Abstract: A system for managing system performance of one or more customer systems, the system comprising: a memory for storing one or more objects; a gateway communicatively coupled to a customer system, the customer system separated from a wide area network by a firewall, and including one or more computer systems and databases within a customer premises; one or more processors communicatively coupled to the memory and the gateway, the firewall being disposed between the gateway and the one or more processors, the one or more processors and the gateway configured to receive data related to speed, performance of the customer system over a first period of time, receive data related to speed and performance of the customer system over a second period of time, and provide one or more displays related to comparisons of speed and performance over the first and second periods of time based on a user input.

Abstract: Systems and methods for autonomous waste and/or recycling collection by a waste services provider during performance of a waste service activity are provided. In a waste services environment, a waste service vehicle is configured to provide services to customers. The system and method can include, without limitation: a collection station or “hub” at a centralized location in a residential neighborhood; a plurality of autonomous collection vehicles capable of traveling between the collection station and the residences in the neighborhood to collect waste/items and/or containers at the residences and deliver the waste/items and/or containers to the collection station; and a waste service vehicle capable of collecting waste/items from the collection station and transporting the waste/items away from the neighborhood to a landfill or other collection, disposal or processing site.

Abstract: Systems and techniques for an adaptive authentication system are described herein. In an example, an adaptive authentication system is adapted to receive a request at a first entity from a second entity for secure data of a user, where the second entity is remote from the first entity. The adaptive authentication system may be further adapted to transmit a prompt to a user device associated with the user for authentication of the user and authentication of the request. The adaptive authentication system may be further adapted to receive a response to the prompt and authenticate the user and the request based on the response. The adaptive authentication system may be further adapted to transmit the secure data of the user to the second entity.

Abstract: Disclosed are 13N-oxytocin molecules, methods of manufacture of 13N-oxytocin molecules and methods of use of 13N-oxytocin molecules in the determination of the distribution and kinetics of 13N-oxytocin molecules after craniofacial or other application methods.

Abstract: Systems and methods for effecting secure transactions are described. A processing device, when executing computer-executable instructions: receives from a requesting entity computing system a transaction request for a payload. The transaction request is transmitted to delivery entity computing system associated with a delivery entity identifier and geographic location. An encryption key, random number and a unique request identifier are generated and transmitted to requesting and delivery entity computing systems. In response to receiving a delivery transaction confirmation from the delivery entity computing system, the processing device verifies the secure transaction. After receiving a requestor transaction confirmation from the requesting entity computing system (indicating a verified transfer of the payload), a payload reimbursement is transferred to a delivery transaction account from a requestor transaction account.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for releasing a catheter from an implant may include a catheter comprising first and second elongate elements, first and second elongate element lumens, a tissue anchor lumen, apertures corresponding to each of the lumens, and retaining portions between adjacent apertures. The first elongate element may extend out of its lumen through the first elongate element aperture, across the retaining portion transversely with respect to a longitudinal axis, and towards the second elongate element aperture. The first elongate element may then extend into the second elongate element aperture, loop over the second elongate element, and extend back across the retaining portion and into the first elongate element lumen. In some instances, the second elongate element is retracted to uncouple the first and second elongate elements from each other and to open a channel for the release of tethered tissue anchors.

Abstract: Acyclic CB[n]-type compounds, methods of making such compounds, and uses of the compounds. For example, these compounds can be used as nanocontainers to solubilize pharmaceutical agents. Also provided are compositions and methods of using them for therapy or prophylaxis of a wide variety of conditions for which therapy or prophylaxis is desirable.

Abstract: A system evaluates currency in an area using image processing. In some examples, the system receives an image of an area from an image sensor, processes the image to identify at least one item of currency in the area, determine a value of the currency irrespective of validity, and counts the currency. In various examples, the system receives an image of an area from an image sensor; processes the image to identify at least one item of currency in the area; determines whether the currency has an error condition; and when the currency is determined to have the error condition, provides output on the error condition. In a number of examples, the system receives an image of an area from an image sensor; processes the image to identify at least one item of currency in the area; determines whether the currency is valid; and when the currency is determined to be suspect, provides output on the currency.

Abstract: Provided are binding molecules, such as TCRs or antigen binding fragments thereof and antibodies and antigen-binding fragments thereof, such as those that recognize or bind human papilloma virus (HPV) 16, including HPV 16 E6 and HPV 16 E7. Also provided are engineered cells containing such binding molecules, compositions containing the binding molecules or engineered cells, and methods of treatment, such as administration of the binding molecules, engineered cells, or compositions.

Abstract: A wellhead bracing system for a subsea well includes a base plate assembly and a wellhead brace assembly. The base plate assembly comprises a top surface, a bottom surface, a base plate aperture, and a plurality of anchor holes. The wellhead brace assembly comprises a vertical plate assembly having a cylindrical shape, a horizontal plate assembly to which the vertical plate assembly is attached, and a vertical support assembly attached to an outer surface of the vertical plate assembly and attached to the top surface of the horizontal plate assembly. Horizontal plate holes of the horizontal plate assembly are configured to attach to studs on the top surface of the base plate to secure the wellhead brace assembly to the base plate assembly. The wellhead bracing system slides onto a wellhead of the subsea well and braces an exterior of the wellhead.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to compounds of formula (I), and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of formula (I), as well as methods of their use and preparation, are also described.

Abstract: A switching power converter is provided that communicates with a mobile device to receive a value of a load detection current. The switching power converter adjusts the cycling of a power switch until a constant current mode of operation is entered with a known output current driving the mobile device. The switching power converter subtracts the load current from the output current to measure a soft-short circuit current.

Abstract: A method of generating customizable goal representation is disclosed. A request from a user to view a goal representation is received. A flexible goal ontology is accessed that comprises one or more goal entities, one or more goal relationships between the goal entities, or one or more goal properties, the one or more goal properties including one or more metadata attributes relating to the one or more goal entities. A set of mapping rules is obtained that defines mappings between one or more goals. The set of mapping rules is evaluated to assemble a customized goal representation tailored to the user. The customized goal representation is updated based on a revaluation of the mapping rules affected by changes to the one or more goal entities, the one or more goal relationships, or the one or more properties.

Abstract: Identification of content gaps based on relative user-selection rates between multiple discrete content sources. A system analyzes search log activity to determine whether users that are conducting particular types of search activities are ultimately selecting and relying upon content resources from a predefined content source of interest or, alternatively, whether such users are unsatisfied with the predefined content source of interest and are instead relying upon other third-party content sources. This particular type of analysis provides valuable insights into whether content gaps exist within the predefined content source of interest.

Abstract: A method of implementing administrative services for a compensation platform is disclosed. One or more interactive compensation representation views are generated based on an evaluation of mapping rules against a flexible ontology and current data state, the flexible ontology comprising customizable compensation components, relationships, and properties. One or more compensation representation views are dynamically updated in real-time in response to changes in compensation data, user context, or access permissions without requiring manual regeneration of the one or more compensation representations. The one or more interactive compensation representation views include a user interface element displayed in response to a user selection of compensation data, wherein the user interface element provides direct access to compensation information relevant to the selected compensation data without requiring a change to another screen or another user context.

Abstract: An abrasive blasting system that includes a blast hose; and a deadman assembly operably coupled therewith for controlling discharge out of the blast hose. The deadman assembly has a position of either a signal-flow or a no-flow position. When engaged to the signal-flow position, a burst or pulse of purge air is transferred to a mixer via a water injection conduit.

Abstract: An insert assembly for a rotating control device (RCD) includes a seal element configured to form an annular seal about a tubular as the tubular rotates, moves axially, or both. The insert assembly also includes a support member positioned within the seal element, wherein the support member includes a shape memory alloy.

Abstract: Three-dimensional (3D) visualization of multi-layer networks include receiving data associated with a network, wherein the network includes interconnected network elements that operate at a plurality of levels that include any of network layers and encapsulations; displaying a plurality of three-dimensional icons each represent one of a plurality of network elements of the interconnected network elements; and displaying links between the plurality of three-dimensional icons each link representing one of a network layer connection and an encapsulation connection.

Abstract: An exemplary system, method, and computer-accessible medium for providing a financial account recommendation to person(s) can include receiving a transaction history for the person(s) associated with a first financial account, determining first rewards information based on the transaction history, accessing database(s) containing rewards rates for a plurality of second financial accounts, determining second rewards information for a particular second financial account of the plurality of second financial accounts based on the transaction history, and providing the financial account recommendation to the person(s) to one of (i) keep the first financial account or (ii) switch to the second financial account based on a comparison of the first rewards information to the second rewards information.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composite polymer matrix carrier for prolonged delivery of active substances suitable for controlled release over a sustained period of time. More particularly, the invention relates to a composite polymer matrix carrier comprising at least one thermoplastic polymer, at least one cellulose derivative, and at least one active agent, and the method for manufacturing same. The invention also relates to the use of a cellulose derivative for improving the incorporation of active agents in a thermoplastic polymer matrix.