Abstract: Methods and server systems for computing fraud risk scores for various merchants associated with an acquirer described herein. The method performed by a server system includes accessing merchant-related transaction data including merchant-related transaction indicators associated with a merchant from a transaction database. Method includes generating a merchant-related transaction features based on the merchant-related indicators. Method includes generating via risk prediction models, for a payment transaction with the merchant, merchant health and compliance risk scores, merchant terminal risk scores, merchant chargeback risk scores, and merchant activity risk scores based on the merchant-related transaction features. Method includes facilitating transmission of a notification message to an acquirer server associated with the merchant.

Abstract: Aspects of the technology provide a method including receiving a request for a user to be picked up or dropped off by an autonomous vehicle, in which the request identifying a location, and determining a land parcel containing the identified location. The method also includes identifying a set of features that are within a selected distance from the identified location, filtering the set of identified features to obtain only curated features that are within the selected distance from the identified location, determining a distance between each curated feature and the identified location, and inferring an access point for the identified location based on the distances determined between each curated feature and the identified location. The inferred access point can then be provided to enable the autonomous vehicle to perform a pickup or drop-off.

Abstract: Systems and methods include operating a label distribution protocol (LDP) session with a peer node in a network; responsive to a change in graceful restart of the LDP session, sending a notification message to the peer node with a graceful restart capability change indication; responsive to receiving a second notification message from the peer node with graceful restart capability change indication, updating the graceful restart capability for the LDP session; and, responsive to failing to receive the second notification message, leaving the graceful restart capability as it was prior to the change.

Abstract: An example method includes setting an initial pickup location. The method includes causing an autonomous vehicle to navigate towards the initial pickup location. The method includes periodically generating a plurality of candidate updated pickup locations. The method includes selecting a suggested pickup location from the plurality of candidate pickup locations that achieves a benchmark for reducing one or more of a time and a distance associated with the initial pickup location for one or more of the autonomous vehicle and the client device. The method includes determining that the suggested pickup location satisfies a set of pre-update checks for limiting a number of pickup location updates. The method includes responsive to (i) selecting the suggested pickup location, and (ii) determining that the suggested pickup location satisfies the set of pre-update checks, causing the autonomous vehicle to navigate to the suggested pickup location.

Abstract: A method for determining a driver score for a first driver of a first vehicle. The method comprises receiving, from a database server, first maintenance data, first booking data, and first vehicle data associated with a plurality of vehicles, and first driver behavioral data for a plurality of drivers. The method includes obtaining a plurality of features and a plurality of feature values based on the first maintenance data, the first booking data, the first vehicle data, and the first driver behavioral data. The method further includes segregating the plurality of feature values into a plurality of clusters. The method includes training a classifier to determine the driver score. The method further includes receiving from the database server, a first dataset associated with the first vehicle and the first driver. The method includes determining the driver score for the first driver based on an output of the trained classifier.

Abstract: A method for vehicle maintenance at a service center is provided. A set of vehicular datasets for a set of vehicles, at a service center, is retrieved from a database. Based on the set of vehicular datasets, a service schedule for servicing the set of vehicles is determined. The service schedule is indicative of a first sequence for servicing the set of vehicles. The servicing of a first subset of the set of vehicles is initiated based on the first sequence. A progress of the servicing of the first subset of the set of vehicles is monitored based on status reports. Based on the monitored progress, the service schedule for a second subset of the set of vehicles is updated. Based on the updated service schedule, the servicing of the second subset of the set of vehicles is initiated based on a second sequence.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer readable media for selecting a software defined wide area network (SD-WAN) link using network slice information are disclosed. One method occurs at an SD-WAN controller implemented using at least one processor, the method comprises: receiving a packet containing packet header information including at least one internet protocol (IP) address; determining, using the packet header information, a link selection rule for selecting an SD-WAN link for transmission, wherein the link selection rule uses transmission characteristics associated with the packet, wherein the transmission characteristics are discerned using network slice information associated with the packet; selecting, using the link selection rule, the SD-WAN link; and transmitting the packet via the SD-WAN link.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a kit comprising: at least one microneedle sheet (1) comprising a substrate layer and a plurality of microneedles on the substrate layer, the microneedles comprising at least one water-soluble or water-dispersible polymer; and a device comprising an applicator (2-3) comprising an application surface, a container (2-1) comprising a cosmetic composition and a valve, wherein the microneedle sheet (1) is capable being attached to the applicator (2-3) by attaching the substrate layer of the microneedle sheet to the application surface, the applicator (2-3), the container (2-1) and the valve are configured to supply the cosmetic composition via the valve onto the microneedle sheet (1). The kit according to the present invention can prevent the repeated use of microneedles (1), and can apply a cosmetic product in an easy and sanitary manner.

Abstract: A Point of Local Repair (PLR) network element includes one or more ports and circuitry connected thereto for forwarding and control, wherein the circuitry is configured to receive a PATH message for a Label Switched Path (LSP) tunnel in a Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) network with a specified DiffSery Traffic Engineering (DSTE) Class Type, determine the DSTE Class Type based on the PATH message, and store the DSTE Class Type for the LSP tunnel to ensure a Facility Bypass tunnel used for the LSP tunnel supports the specified DSTE Class Type. The circuitry can be further configured to, responsive to a failure of the LSP tunnel, select the Facility Bypass tunnel for the LSP tunnel such that the Facility Bypass tunnel supports the specified DSTE Class Type.

Abstract: A transit/egress node in a communication network uses a performance measured flow (PMF) identifier for statistics collection for a given PMF. The PMF identifier is carried in the piggy backed information without the use of separate SR label. The Piggy backed information carries the node information role of the node used by the transit egress node to collect statistics for a given PM segment. The node collects the statistics for multiple segments and multiple PM types using a metadata present in single received packet.

Abstract: Accurate operation of a current monitor is provided by injecting a bias voltage to a maintain de-selected sense amplifier input in an active state. An electronic system includes an output stage to supply a load current and includes two push-pull output drivers having sense resistors supplying a first and a second sense voltage. An included mode control circuit selects between a first and a second operating mode and selects a polarity of the current. An included current monitor receives the sense voltages and has a control input coupled to the mode selection control circuit. The current monitor provides an output that is dependent on both sense voltages in the first operating mode and is indicative of one of the sense voltages selected according to the selected polarity in the second operating mode. The bias voltage is injected into an unselected sense inputs to maintain active operation of the sense amplifier.

Abstract: A method, apparatus, system, and computer program code provide a graphical user interface for reminder and escalation in a workflow. In a first page of the graphical user interface, a computer system receives configurations of reminders and escalations for a set of milestones in a workflow. In a second page of the graphical user interface, the computer system displays a separate timeline for each milestone. Each timeline spans from a start date to a completion deadline for a respective milestone. In the second page of the graphical user interface, the computer system displays a number of reminder dates along each timeline, according to a respective configuration. The computer system monitors a completion status for a milestone. Upon a reminder date, the computer system sends a notification if the milestone is not complete. Upon an escalation date, the computer system sends notifications periodically until the milestone is complete.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic process for a keratin substance such as the skin or the lips, comprising the steps of: applying onto the keratin substance at least one composition comprising at least one coloring agent; and applying onto the keratin substance, to which the composition has been applied, a microneedle sheet comprising a substrate sheet and a plurality of microneedles on the substrate sheet such that the microneedles are capable of penetrating into the keratin substance. According to the present invention, microneedles can penetrate into a keratin substance to provide the keratin substance with long lasting and uniform color effects.

Abstract: An opening switch for a vehicle having a decorative cover assembly, a sensor housing region, and a microelectromechanical (MEMS) sensor mounted in the sensor housing region. The decorative cover assembly has an inner surface, an outer surface, an anchor portion, and a deflection portion. When contact from a vehicle user occurs at the deflection portion in the decorative cover assembly, a microdeflection occurs. The microdeflection has a microdeflection apex, and the microdeflection apex is spaced from other surfaces in the sensor housing region when the contact from the user occurs at the deflection portion in the decorative cover assembly. The MEMS sensor is configured to generate an output signal that is indicative of a force of the contact from the user. The force integrated switch can include haptic feedback and/or backlighting.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system (1) for applying at least two kinds of liquid onto respective targeted areas of a substrate (S). The system (1) includes first and second storage unit (10a, 10b) that accommodate first and second liquids (F1, F2); a pressured gas supply unit (20) that is fluidly connected to the first and second storage unit (10a, 10b); first and second applicator (30a, 30b) that are fluidly connected to the first and second storage unit (10a, 10b); and a controller (40) that is operatively connected to the applicator (30a, 30b). The pressured gas supply unit (20) causes pressure of a pressured gas to act on the liquids (F1, F2) within the storage unit (10a, 10b). The first and second applicator (30a, 30b) each include at least one nozzle (300a, 300b) disposed so as to face the substrate (S).

Abstract: Optimizing performance of an autonomous vehicle (AV) includes acquiring information pertaining to a plurality of factors associated with the AV. The plurality of factors includes a route to be traversed by the AV for a ride, a type of a road included in the route, a real-time location of the AV, a time of travel, and a weather condition at the time of travel. An optimal configuration is selected based on the acquired information for operating components of the AV. The components are configured in real time to operate at the optimal configuration. When the components operate at the optimal configuration, a power consumed by the components is reduced and a durability of the components is increased relative to when the components operate at a first configuration that is different from the optimal configuration.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer readable media for selecting a software defined wide area network (SD-WAN) link using network slice information are disclosed. One method occurs at an SD-WAN controller implemented using at least one processor, the method comprises: receiving a packet containing packet header information including at least one internet protocol (IP) address; determining, using the packet header information, a link selection rule for selecting an SD-WAN link for transmission, wherein the link selection rule uses transmission characteristics associated with the packet, wherein the transmission characteristics are discerned using network slice information associated with the packet; selecting, using the link selection rule, the SD-WAN link; and transmitting the packet via the SD-WAN link.

Abstract: An example method includes setting an initial pickup location. The method includes causing an autonomous vehicle to navigate towards the initial pickup location. The method includes periodically generating a plurality of candidate updated pickup locations. The method includes selecting a suggested pickup location from the plurality of candidate pickup locations that achieves a benchmark for reducing one or more of a time and a distance associated with the initial pickup location for one or more of the autonomous vehicle and the client device. The method includes determining that the suggested pickup location satisfies a set of pre-update checks for limiting a number of pickup location updates. The method includes responsive to (i) selecting the suggested pickup location, and (ii) determining that the suggested pickup location satisfies the set of pre-update checks, causing the autonomous vehicle to navigate to the suggested pickup location.

Abstract: A method for facilitating vehicle servicing is provided. A first plurality of feature values corresponding to a first plurality of features are determined, for each of a plurality of vehicles. A second plurality of feature values corresponding to a second plurality of features are determined, for each of a plurality of service centers at which the plurality of vehicles were serviced. Based on the first and second pluralities of feature values, a machine learning model is trained to predict service completion times for servicing vehicles. For determining a service completion time for servicing a first vehicle at a first service center, a vehicular dataset of the first vehicle is provided as input to the machine learning model. The machine learning model predicts the service completion time based on the inputted vehicular dataset. The first vehicle is serviced at the first service center in compliance with the predicted service completion time.