Abstract: An additive printing device and a method for using the same to manufacture a tower structure of a wind turbine is provided. The additive printing device includes a vertical support structure, a support ring suspended from the vertical support structure, and a printer head movably coupled to the support ring for selectively depositing cementitious material. A drive mechanism, such as a rack and pinion, moves the printer head around the support ring while selectively depositing cementitious material. The vertical support structure may be raised and/or the relative position between the vertical support structure and the printer head may be adjusted to raise the printer head to print subsequent layers. This process may be repeated to print the tower structure layer-by-layer from the ground up.

Abstract: Techniques for performing machine learning inference calls in database query processing are described. A method for performing machine learning inference calls in database query processing may include generating a query plan to optimize a query for batch processing of data stored in a database service, the query plan including a batch mode operator to execute a function reference and an execution context associated with the batch mode operator, executing the query plan to invoke a function associated with the function reference, wherein the function sends a batch of requests, generated using the execution context, to a remote service and obtains a plurality of responses from the remote service, and generating a query response based on the plurality of responses.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods are provided for demographic matching and content selection for unidentified audiences. A method may include receiving, by a first device of a first device type, a request to present first content to a user of a first audience using a second device; determining a time at which the first content is to be presented to the first audience using the second device; identifying a second audience to which the second content is to be presented using devices of the first device type during a time period that includes the time; determining a probability that the user belongs to an audience group that includes users of the second audience based on the second content, the time period, and a second device type of the second device; and causing selection of the first content or third content for presentation to the first audience.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods are provided for managing advertisement exposure. The method may include receiving, by a first device, from a second device, an audio fingerprint based on presentation of first media content using a first media channel at a first time; determining, using automatic content recognition, that the audio fingerprint represents a portion of a first advertisement; determining that the first advertisement was presented at a second time using a second media channel and the second device; determining that a first number of times that the first advertisement has been presented to the user exceeds a first threshold number and that a second number of times that the first advertisement has been presented to the user does not exceed a second threshold number; refraining from selecting the first advertisement at a third time; and selecting the first advertisement for presentation at a fourth time.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods of toy projectile storage, feeding and launch structures having feeding and launching functionality in a single motor combination with a carriage structure including a launch channel being supporting along with a magazine. A propelling mechanism is includes flywheels in communication with the launch channel for propelling projectiles from the magazine. A transmission gear assembly powered with the single motor to sequence and activate the feeding mechanism and the propelling mechanism for activation. Additionally stationary, mobile, dart and projectiles launcher or hand-held structures for propelling darts, balls or other projectiles. The flywheels include an elastomeric expanding flywheel structure mechanism with a flywheel hub and an expanding elastomeric tire allowing the expanding elastomeric tire to move inward and outward along a peripheral circumference.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods are provided for on-target rate optimization for video.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods are provided for on-target rate optimization for video.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods are provided for audience recognition. A method may include receiving over-the-top (OTT) advertisement impression data comprising metadata and content of advertisement bid requests, the metadata indicative of scheduled OTT media presentation; receiving user activity data indicative of day-part times when viewers watch content absent from the OTT advertisement impression data; generating, based on the OTT advertisement impression data, a first demographic probability vector; generating, based on the user activity data, a second demographic probability vector; generating, based on a combination of the first demographic probability vector and the second demographic probability vector, a third demographic probability vector, each entry of the third demographic probability vector indicative of a third probability that a viewer is in a respective age range; and generating an indication of the third demographic probability vector.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described herein for processing claims using rules engines based on specified conditions. A machine learning model may be trained using the outcomes of the claims processed using the rules engine. A trained machine learning system may be used in addition to or instead of the rules engine to process claims, estimate a likelihood of payment, and/or suggest modifications that will increase the likelihood of payment and/or the timeliness of payment.

Abstract: Method(s), system(s), apparatus are provided for storing one or more data item(s) in a quantum-safe (QS) network. The QS network comprising one or more QS server(s) and a repository for storing and accessing said data item(s). Each QS server comprising a hardware security module (HSM) for storing an identical set of quantum distributed (QD) keys. The identical set of QD keys having been distributed to each of said QS server(s) in a quantum-safe manner. The QS server(s) are configured to communicate securely with each other and the repository using one or more available QD keys from the identical set of QD keys. A QS server performs generating a quantum reference (QREF) locator based on input data associated with a data item for storage and an available QD key selected from the set of QD keys, and sending the QREF locator along with the data item encrypted with the available QD key to the repository for storage.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, and systems are provided for performing a quantum key distribution (QKD) protocol between a first device, a second device, and an intermediary device. The intermediary device transmitting: a first secret symbol string over a first quantum channel to the first device; a first basis set over a first communication channel to the first device. The intermediary device; a second secret symbol string over a second quantum channel to the second device; a second basis set over a second communication channel to the second device. The intermediary device generating a third symbol string based on combining the first and second secret symbol strings and transmitting to the second device, via the second communication channel, data representative of the third symbol string.

Abstract: A method of scheduling encryption key delivery communication sessions in a satellite quantum key distribution system comprising a constellation of one or more satellites and a plurality of user ground stations comprises producing a list of user ground stations requiring encryption keys. For each satellite of the constellation of satellites, determining a region of the earths surface within which the satellite can carry out encryption key delivery communication sessions to user ground stations using a quantum optical communications link during a scheduling period. Obtaining a cloud cover map. Comparing the locations of the listed user ground stations, the determined regions of the earths surface for the constellation of satellites, and the cloud cover map, to identify listed user ground stations to which encryption key delivery can be carried out by the constellation of satellites during the scheduling period.

Abstract: A method of scheduling and managing key data in a satellite quantum key distribution system comprising a constellation of one or more satellites and a plurality of user ground stations.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described herein to aggregate data from multiple insurance companies and generate a treatment plan report with expected patient co-pays that are adjusted, estimated, and provided as ranges of expected co-pays based on the quality of the source of the coverage information and/or based on historical co-pays for patients with similar insurance coverage and treatment plans.

Abstract: A toy launch apparatus which includes single motor synchronized quick start/advanced start flywheel apparatus employing a drive mechanism for advancing rotation of projectile-propelling flywheels and driving a projectile-feeding advance mechanism for automatic and sequenced projectile-launching operation, with movement of the pusher mechanism to rapidly fire darts from the toy apparatus. The system apparatus and methods employing the single-motor-driven mechanism facilitate advanced starting projectile-propelling flywheels and driving a projectile-feeding mechanism in a novel fashion for automatic and sequenced projectile-launching operation with reduced mechanism mass and cost.

Abstract: A fluid-containing cap that fits onto corresponding tubing connectors comprised of a housing and rigid, non-compressible internal fluid reservoir. Fluid is retained within the cap by means of a high surface area internal structure providing sufficient surface tension to prevent fluid from exiting the reservoir until a corresponding tubing connector is inserted therein causing the fluid to disperse out of the cap reservoir and onto the inserted tubing connector.

Abstract: An inexpensive toy projectile launch apparatus incorporating pivotally connected housings which may be quickly and easily assembled. The hand held toy projectile launchers include a flexible plastic launch spring having engaging portions mounted within the housings to enable an operator to move the housings in relation to one another using one hand, with an end portion of the launch spring for engaging and launching a projectile. Each component includes a number of structures such that assembly is simple, but the structure is both robust and inexpensive. The apparatus may launch soft foam darts or soft foam spheres and each launch apparatus includes an elongated strip-like plastic launch spring that bends when primed so as to provide energy for launch.

Abstract: A dynamic decision forest may be used to guide clinical or other decision queries such that multiple decision trees are followed in sequence and jumps occur between decision trees based on previously received query responses and the system's determination of what useful data has not been gathered. For example, rather than storing data concerning all possible paths between various decision trees, a system using the dynamic decision forest may determine at the time of use that a jump should occur from one decision tree to another decision tree despite the system not being pre-populated with data representative of a relationship between the source and destination of the jump. A clinical note may be created based on the path followed through the dynamic decision forest, and iterative verification may be used in order to improve the likelihood that the correct path is being followed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a weapon retention device for retaining a weapon on the personal gear of a user. At the core of the weapon retention device is a “U” shaped clamp. The clamp provides a friction force around the frame of the weapon. The weapon retention device may have various secondary and tertiary retention mechanisms. In some embodiments, the weapon retention device may have components which surround the weapon and any sighting optic which may be attached. The components which surround the weapon and optic may provide protection and retention of the weapon.

Abstract: A system and method of controlling the treatment of water systems comprises multiple feeders for separately feeding treatment products, in the form of concentrated, non-hazardous, liquids with a single active ingredient, to a water system to treat various issues, such as corrosion and biofilms. A sensor verifies delivery of the treatment product to the water system. A controller controls activation of each feeder to control a feed rate according to programmed functions. The controller receives signals from sensors, which can be used as inputs in calculating feed rates or feeder activation times according to the programed functions and can alter treatment product feed rates based on real time data regarding water system chemistry or flow rates. The controller can send and receive data, signals, alerts, alarms or changes in programming to or from remote users, remote computers, or a water system controller.