Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing a melanoidin product, the process comprising: a) an extraction step in which coffee grounds are treated with an extraction agent with a pH value greater than 7 to extract a melanoidin-containing solute in a fluid phase of the extraction agent; b) a first separation step in which the fluid phase is separated from the coffee grounds; c) a precipitation step in which the fluid phase is contacted (i) with an acid to obtain an acidic mixture with a pH value lower than 4 or (ii) with an organic phase separation agent and with an acid to obtain a mixture with a pH value in the range of from 4 to 8, thereby forming precipitates containing melanoidin; and d) a second separation step in which the formed precipitates are separated from the acidic mixture. The invention further relates to melanoidin nanoparticles and melanoidin nanofibers obtained from coffee grounds.

Abstract: A feature for electronic games installed in stand-alone electronic gaming machines, game playing devices, mobile devices and personal electronic devices or on a networked system of gaming machines, game playing devices mobile devices and personal electronic devices where prior to starting the game, the player can choose from a variety of game modes with different numbers of balls to be drawn and the number and layout of cards to be played. The player is offered via the machine hard buttons or touch screen to choose the number balls and number and layout of cards. This invention may be applied to bingo and various types of games with balls, numbers or symbols in various types and patterns.

Abstract: A program code component module implementing a portion of a program application is received. A trained machine learning model is used to automatically predict to which one among a plurality of program architecture layer classifications the program code component module belongs. An automatic analysis option is selected based on the predicted program architecture layer classification for the program code component module. The selected automatic analysis option is performed on the program code component module.

Abstract: The technology disclosed relates to systems and methods for digitally unpackaging one or more hosted Internet service products from a set of available hosted Internet service products. The method includes receiving a selection of a starting point and determining whether the selected starting point is one selected from (i) a domain and (ii) a hosted Internet service product. If the starting points is domain, then the method includes prompting for and receiving a selection of at least one hosted Internet service product category in a plurality of hosted Internet service product categories. If the starting point is a hosted Internet service product then the method includes for the hosted Internet service product, prompting for and receiving at least one domain to connect to the hosted Internet service product. The method includes setting up connections between hosted Internet service products selected and configuring the hosted Internet service products selected.

Abstract: A specification of a program code component module implementing a portion of a program application is received. A trained machine learning model is used to automatically predict to which one among a plurality of program architecture layer classifications the program code component module belongs. An automatic analysis option is selected based on the predicted program architecture layer classification for the program code component module. The selected automatic analysis option is performed on the program code component module.

Abstract: The use of tocotrienols in medicine, veterinary or cosmetics, namely through the stabilization of tocotrienols, in particular in cosmetic formulations without hampering its functions in the skin is provided. In particular, the modification of tocotrienols with nicotinic acid results in the stabilization of the molecule and the penetration profile in human skin. The compounds and composition of are useful in medicine, veterinary or cosmetic industry namely in the prevention, therapy or treatment of skin diseases, skin disorders, or as a therapy or treatment of acne, seborrheic dermatitis or as an anti-aging agent.

Abstract: A touchpoint system includes a mobile device, a server and an intelligent touchpoint terminal and facilitates a process flow for a user, such as passenger or a visitor, to pass through the facility in a contact-free manner and safe manner.

Abstract: A method for facilitating communication between a first person such as an occupant of a building with a smart lock and a second person such as a visitor includes receiving at a computer system, from a visitor device app, a smart lock identifier and a visitor device app identifier so the occupant can establish a communication channel between the occupant and the visitor and if desired allow the visitor access to the building (or other property).

Abstract: A method and a computing apparatus for allocating space in a building are provided. The method includes: receiving a first input that includes information that relates to a plurality of persons that intend to occupy the building; receiving a second input that includes information that relates to building specifications; receiving a third input that includes information that relates to constraints that are mandatory and preferences that are not mandatory; and determining, based on each of the first input, the second input, and the third input, an allocation of each person to a corresponding space within the building and a respective schedule for each person to occupy the corresponding space. The determination of the allocation and the respective schedule may be effected by applying an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm that is configured to satisfy all of the mandatory constraints and to optimize a satisfaction of the preferences.

Abstract: A method for optimizing personnel utilization is provided. The method includes: accessing first task management planning information that relates to a first project that has not been completed; using the accessed first task management planning information to identify a plurality of tasks to be performed in connection with the first project and to identify a plurality of persons to be assigned to respective tasks; retrieving historical task management information that relates to at least one project that has been completed; and adjusting at least a first portion of the first task management planning information based on the retrieved historical task management information.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an optical assembly comprising a first optical circuit and a second optical circuit. The invention further relates to an optical device in which the first and second optical circuit are fixedly connected to each other. In addition, the present invention relates to a method for manufacturing the optical device. According to the invention, flexible waveguide ends of waveguides on the second optical circuit are used that extend upwards from the second optical circuit to optically couple to waveguides on the first optical circuit.

Abstract: Digital dimmer for varying the luminous intensity of an electronic light source, including an operation interface module, arranged for receiving a user command, and a control and processing module, arranged for modulating each half cycle of alternating current on the basis of the user command. If the user command is to turn on the electronic light source at a dimming value lower than 25%, the control and processing module modulates the alternating current at a first dimming value equal or higher than 30% in a given number of half cycles of the alternating current, wherein the duration of the given number of half cycles is not perceptible by the user's eye. Then, the control and processing module modulates the alternating current at a second dimming value lower than 25% to ensure that the user sees only that the electronic light source lights up at the second dimming value.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an optical assembly comprising a first optical circuit and a second optical circuit. The invention further relates to an optical device in which the first and second optical circuit are fixedly connected to each other. In addition, the present invention relates to a method for manufacturing the optical device. According to the invention, flexible waveguide ends of waveguides on the second optical circuit are used that extend upwards from the second optical circuit to optically couple to waveguides on the first optical circuit.

Abstract: A wastewater filter conversion kit for replacing filter elements connected to a shaft includes first and second conveyor segments. Each conveyor segment includes a perforated panel. At least one first tube is secured to a first end of the panel. At least one second tube is secured to a second end of the panel. The least one first tube on the first conveyor segment and the at least one second tube on the second conveyor segment are aligned along a common centerline for receiving the shaft to replace the filter elements on the shaft.

Abstract: A method for generating schedules for a group of persons within a common workspace is provided. The method includes: receiving a first user input that relates to employee preferences; receiving a second user input that relates to at least one manager preference; receiving a third user input that relates to business constraints; generating, based on the received first, second, and third user inputs, a respective schedule for each corresponding group member; and outputting each respective schedule to a user interface for display thereon. The method may also include generating a set of metrics that corresponds to the employee preferences.

Abstract: Compounds are provided for stabilizing protein transthyretin (TTR) and inhibiting amyloid fibril formation, for example, transthyretin-mediated amyloid fibril formation, and for treating, preventing, or ameliorating one or more symptoms of amyloid diseases, for example, transthyretin-related amyloidosis (ATTR).

Abstract: A feature for electronic games installed in stand-alone electronic gaming machines, game playing devices, mobile devices and personal electronic devices or on a networked system of gaming machines, game playing devices mobile devices and personal electronic devices where prior to starting the game, the player can choose from a variety of game modes with different numbers of balls to be drawn and the number and layout of cards to be played. The player is offered via the machine hard buttons or touch screen to choose the number balls and number and layout of cards. This invention may be applied to bingo and various types of games with balls, numbers or symbols in various types and patterns.

Abstract: A structure for a photonic integrated circuit, comprising: a substrate; a first portion of n-type semiconductor material on a first surface area of the substrate, a second portion of n-type semiconductor material on a second surface area of the substrate; a waveguide; and an element between the first portion and the second portion. The waveguide is on and in contact with the element. The element is configured to reduce electric current flow from the first portion to the second portion during propagation of light via the waveguide.

Abstract: A feature for electronic games installed in stand-alone electronic gaming machines, game playing devices, mobile devices and personal electronic devices or on a networked system of gaming machines, game playing devices mobile devices and personal electronic devices where prior to starting the game, the player can choose from a variety of game modes with different numbers of balls to be drawn and the number and layout of cards to be played. The player is offered via the machine hard buttons or touch screen to choose the number balls and number and layout of cards. This invention may be applied to bingo and various types of games with balls, numbers or symbols in various types and patterns.