Abstract: In one approach, a method includes: receiving a reference login event input from a user, the reference login event input being associated with a first session of the user logging into an account; receiving a new login event input from the user, the new login event input being associated with a second session of the user logging into the account; accessing a machine learning model, wherein the machine learning model is trained using data selected based on a similarity of behavior between different users; and authenticating, with the machine learning model, the user for the account, based at least in part on the reference login event input and the new login event input. In examples, the reference and new login event inputs comprise one or more items of biometric data generated by interaction of the user in a web environment and/or a mobile environment for logging into the account.

Abstract: In one approach, a method includes: receiving a login event input from a user, the login event input being associated with a session of the user logging into an account; accessing a machine learning model; and authenticating, with the machine learning model, the user for the account, based at least in part on the login event input. In examples, the login event input comprises one or more items of biometric data associated with the user, an item of the one or more items of biometric data associated being generated by interaction of the user with an input device for logging into the account, and the interaction communicating a login credential of the user. In examples, an item of the one or more items of biometric data associated with the user is keyboard event-related biometric data, or mouse event-related biometric data.

Abstract: The present invention relates, without being limited thereto, to the field of power electronics and non-linear control, and in particular to a topology structure of a multilevel power converter of the type of a cascaded bridge. The present invention provides a new configuration of power converter comprising a functional block and is composed of a low number of devices; five sources of DC voltage, nine semiconductor switches, and two semiconductor diodes. Where switches S1, S1 and S2, S2 are devices complementary to each other. On the other hand, switch S corresponds to a bidirectional switch. The present invention, in addition, presents a plurality of functional blocks connected in series, each of said functional blocks having the configuration of the circuit.

Abstract: In one approach, a method includes: receiving a reference login event input from a user, the reference login event input being associated with a first session of the user logging into an account; receiving a new login event input from the user, the new login event input being associated with a second session of the user logging into the account; accessing a machine learning model, wherein the machine learning model is trained using data selected based on a similarity of behavior between different users; and authenticating, with the machine learning model, the user for the account, based at least in part on the reference login event input and the new login event input. In examples, the reference and new login event inputs comprise one or more items of biometric data generated by interaction of the user in a web environment and/or a mobile environment for logging into the account.

Abstract: A method for verifying authenticity of a physical document includes receiving an image of a physical document to be authenticated including the physical document and a background. A pre-processed image is produced that includes the physical document separated from the background. The producing includes separating the physical document from the background by semantic segmentation utilizing an artificial neural network trained using an augmented dataset generated by applying geometric transformations over different backgrounds. Features of the pre-processed image are extracted to determine a document type. In response to determining the document type of the physical document, the method includes verifying, utilizing a machine learning classifier, whether the physical document is authentic based on the extracted features relative to expected features for the corresponding document type. An indication of whether the physical document is authentic based on the verifying is generated.

Abstract: In one approach, a method includes: receiving a login event input from a user, the login event input being associated with a session of the user logging into an account; accessing a machine learning model; and authenticating, with the machine learning model, the user for the account, based at least in part on the login event input. In examples, the login event input comprises one or more items of biometric data associated with the user, an item of the one or more items of biometric data associated being generated by interaction of the user with an input device for logging into the account, and the interaction communicating a login credential of the user. In examples, an item of the one or more items of biometric data associated with the user is keyboard event-related biometric data, or mouse event-related biometric data.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for retaining a spare tire in a storage position on a motor vehicle. The apparatus includes a retainer assembly and a cooperating post. The retainer assembly includes a housing and a first actuator, a first retainer and a first biasing element carried by the housing. The post includes a retainer receiver wherein the first biasing element biases the first retainer into engagement with the retainer receiver. A related method of removing a spare tire from a storage position in a motor vehicle is also presented.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for retaining a spare tire in a storage position on a motor vehicle. The apparatus includes a retainer assembly and a cooperating post. The retainer assembly includes a housing and a first actuator, a first retainer and a first biasing element carried by the housing. The post includes a retainer receiver wherein the first biasing element biases the first retainer into engagement with the retainer receiver. A related method of removing a spare tire from a storage position in a motor vehicle is also presented.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are disclosed for speed-based window control. An example disclosed vehicle includes a speed sensor and a body control module. When a side window is open, the body control module monitors, via the speed sensor, a speed of the vehicle. In response to the speed of the vehicle satisfying a first speed threshold, the body control module closes the side window and then, after the side window is closed, activates an air conditioner.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are disclosed for speed-based window control. An example disclosed vehicle includes a speed sensor and a body control module. When a side window is open, the body control module monitors, via the speed sensor, a speed of the vehicle. In response to the speed of the vehicle satisfying a first speed threshold, the body control module closes the side window and then, after the side window is closed, activates an air conditioner.

Abstract: A composition, which includes ingredients capable of enhancing the immunogenic effect of a vaccine, includes an aluminium salt and at least one ginsenoside, such as a tri-terpenoid glycoside, preferably a tri-terpenoid glycoside of the structure of Rb1. In one particular embodiment, the aluminium salt is Al(OH)3. A kit for use as adjuvant or co-adjuvant of an immunogenic composition includes the composition. The use of such a tri-terpenoid glycoside in the manufacture of a pharmaceutical preparation enhanced the immunogenic effect of a vaccine. A pharmaceutical preparation includes the composition and an aluminium salt, such as Al(OH)3 and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition, which includes ingredients capable of enhancing the immunogenic effect of a vaccine, which composition comprises an aluminium salt and at least one ginsenoside, such as a tri-terpenoid glycoside, preferably a tri-terpenoid glycoside that comprises the structure of Rb1. In one particular embodiment, said aluminium salt is Al(OH)3. In a further aspect, the present invention relates to a kit comprising the composition, for use as adjuvant or co-adjuvant of an immunogenic composition as well as to the use of such a tri-terpenoid glycoside in the manufacture of a pharmaceutical preparation for enhancing the immunogenic effect of a vaccine. In addition, the invention also relates to a pharmaceutical preparation manufactured by the present use, which pharmaceutical preparation further comprises an aluminium salt, such as Al(OH)3 and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.