Abstract: To communicate with a magnetometer (82) within a golf ball (20) used in a golf facility, an electromagnetic coil (30) is configured to supply pulsed signals to the magnetometer. A plurality of coils (30) are provided at different locations around the golf facility, and the pulsed signals are preferably coded so that the location of the golf ball is known.

Abstract: SMA actuators and related methods are described. One embodiment of an actuator includes a base; a plurality of buckle arms; and at least a first shape memory alloy wire coupled with a pair of buckle arms of the plurality of buckle arms. Another embodiment of an actuator includes a base and at least one bimorph actuator including a shape memory alloy material. The bimorph actuator attached to the base.

Abstract: A method and system for order management that allows access to additional pools of liquidity is described. Other embodiments are also described.

Abstract: Various card devices and methods involving card devices are described. Other embodiments are also described.

Abstract: Tapered stator designs are engineered in a positive displacement motor (PDM) power section to relieve stator stress concentrations at the lower (downhole) end of the power section in the presence of rotor tilt. A contoured stress relief (i.e. a taper) is provided in the stator to compensate for rotor tilt, where the taper is preferably more aggressive at the lower end of the stator near the bit.

Abstract: In various embodiments, promotions are featured on mobile gaming devices. Data based on which a first promotion associated with a first advertiser may be displayed on a mobile gaming device. The data may include a first set of criteria identifying when the first promotion should be displayed.

Abstract: An electronic device for mobile alerts is disclosed, along with a method for the same. The electronic device includes a network interface, a processor, and a data storage device. The processor implements the method, including receiving a stream of data for sporting events, receiving a gaming preference from a device, identifying matches with the gaming preference, and for each identified match, generating an alert for the mobile device including some summarization of information on the corresponding game.

Abstract: Various systems and methods that may relate to referral and/or delivery services are described. Some embodiments may include incentivizing groups to meet goals. Various other embodiments are described.

Abstract: A method for providing a federated, multi-product data mesh via automated code generation is disclosed. The method includes receiving, via an application programming interface, a data model, the data model including model artifacts that define data governance for a data product; automatically generating source code for software components based on the data model, the software components corresponding to data mesh components for the data product; integrating data product customizations into the software components, the data product customizations including business logics and testing configurations; initiating an automated continuous integration and continuous delivery pipeline to generate a service that corresponds to the data product based on the integrated software components; and deploying the generated service in a namespace that corresponds to the data product.

Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure include a suspension assembly having a support member, a moving member movably coupled to the support member, and shape metal alloy wires coupled between the support and moving members by attachment structures. In embodiments, the attachment structures include a first portion and a second portion configured to be crimped together. In embodiments, at least one of the first and second portions include an etched recess.

Abstract: Various card devices and methods involving card devices are described. Other embodiments are also described.

Abstract: Systems and methods related to gaming based on the results at intervals of a race. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: A method and system for order management that allows access to additional pools of liquidity is described. Other embodiments are also described.

Abstract: Games related to the aggregation of information are described.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and systems for identifying one or more potential biomarkers for a clinical outcome related to administration of an agent. The method includes processing molecular profile data for a plurality of subjects where the molecular profile data includes data obtained before, during and/or after administration of an agent to the plurality of subjects. The method also includes processing clinical records data for the subjects, where the clinical records data includes clinical outcome data, integrating the processed molecular profile data and the processed clinical records data for the subjects and storing in a database as merged data, selecting two or more subsets of the merged data using one or more criteria based on the clinical records data to generate two or more selected data sets, and analyzing one or more of the selected data sets to identify one or more potential biomarkers for a clinical outcome related to administration of the agent.

Abstract: A medical assembly includes a sheath having a channel that extends therethrough; a medical device that extends into the channel of the sheath via a proximal end of the sheath; and a cover at least partially enclosing a space and having a first opening that provides access to the space, wherein the sheath extends through the first opening such that the medical device emerges from the proximal end of the sheath within the space.

Abstract: Various systems and methods that may relate to referral and/or delivery services are described. Some embodiments may include incentivizing groups to meet goals. Various other embodiments are described.

Abstract: In various embodiments a single reel on a gaming device contains multiple symbols.

Abstract: Various systems and methods that may relate to referral and/or delivery services are described. Some embodiments may include receiving from a user on a remote device an order for delivery of a plurality of items. Each item comprises a unique identifier. Embodiments also may include determining a location of the user; identifying at least two providers located within a radius of the user, in which each provider is capable of delivering the requested items; computing for each provider a total cost of delivery of the requested items; receive a request for a first provider to deliver the requested item; and facilitate delivery of the items.

Abstract: Systems and methods related to gaming based on the results at intervals of a race. Other embodiments are disclosed.