Abstract: This disclosure relates to functionalized polymers and compositions comprising such where the functionalized polymers comprise amide, imide, and/or ester functionalized partially or fully saturated polymer comprising C4-5 olefins having: i) an Mw/Mn of less than 2, ii) a Functionality Distribution (Fd) value of 3.5 or less, and iii) an Mn of 10,000 g/mol or more (GPC-PS) of the polymer prior to functionalization, provided that, if the polymer prior to functionalization is a copolymer of isoprene and butadiene, then the Mn of the copolymer is greater than 25,000 g/mol (GPC-PS).

Abstract: A vehicle rocker panel torsion lever configured to reduce intrusion in the event of a side impact, the vehicle rocker panel torsion lever including a rigid elongated member including a first end and a second end, the first end configured to be fixedly coupled to a rocker panel of a vehicle, the second end free-floating within a cavity defined by a B-pillar of the vehicle, the rigid elongated member configured to translate a linear external side-impact applied to the B-pillar to a rotational force applied to the rocker panel.

Abstract: A gas turbine engine includes a fan located at a forward portion of the gas turbine engine, and a compressor section and a turbine section arranged in serial flow order. The compressor section and the turbine section together define a core airflow path. A rotary member is rotatable with the fan and with a low pressure turbine of the turbine section. The low pressure turbine includes a rotating drum to which a first airfoil structure is connected and extends radially inward toward the rotary member. A torque frame connects the rotating drum to the rotary member and transfers torque from the first airfoil structure mounted to the rotating drum to the rotary member. The torque frame includes an inner disk mounted to the rotary member, an outer ring and a second airfoil structure formed separately from the outer ring and connected thereto by a releasable connecting structure. The second airfoil structure extends radially inward from the outer ring toward the inner disk.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method of communicating with a point of sale terminal. The method includes establishing wireless communication with a point of sale terminal using a first communication channel, and establishing communication with the point of sale terminal using a second communication channel. The method also includes transmitting a first section of communication data via the first communication channel; and transmitting a second section of the communication data using the second communication channel.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method of communicating with a point of sale terminal. The method includes establishing wireless communication with a point of sale terminal using a first communication channel, and establishing communication with the point of sale terminal using a second communication channel. The method also includes transmitting a first section of communication data via the first communication channel; and transmitting a second section of the communication data using the second communication channel.

Abstract: Improved negative electrodes can comprise a silicon based active material blended with graphite to provide more stable cycling at high energy densities. In some embodiments, the negative electrodes comprise a blend of polyimide binder mixed with a more elastic polymer binder with a nanoscale carbon conductive additive. The silicon-based blended graphite negative electrodes can be matched with positive electrodes comprising nickel rich lithium nickel manganese cobalt oxides to form high energy density cells with good cycling properties.

Abstract: A merchant website includes a QR code button to initiate a payment transaction. The QR code button is selected by a consumer at checkout. If selected, a QR code is generated on a second computing device. The QR code is displayed on a second computing device and contains embedded data such as a token for a PAN stored in a memory of the second computing device and two cryptograms. A webcam in communication with the first computing device is used to scan the QR code. The data embedded in the QR code is passed from the second computing device to the merchant website via the first computing device and used to complete the payment transaction.

Abstract: A merchant website includes a QR code button to initiate a payment transaction. The QR code button is selected by a consumer at checkout. If selected, a QR code is generated on a second computing device. The QR code is displayed on a second computing device and contains embedded data such as a token for a PAN stored in a memory of the second computing device and two cryptograms. A webcam in communication with the first computing device is used to scan the QR code. The data embedded in the QR code is passed from the second computing device to the merchant website via the first computing device and used to complete the payment transaction.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to systems and methods for authenticating a user device using an authenticating device that has previously been associated with a user and/or a credential. The user may initiate a transaction at the user device. An authenticating device associated with the transaction may be sent an authentication request corresponding to the user device. The user may indicate whether or not the user device is authenticated utilizing the authenticating device. If the user device is authenticated, the transaction may proceed. If the user device is not authenticated the transaction may be rejected.

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed relating to speculatively processing transactions. A transaction processing system may receive an indication of a trigger event associated with an electronic transaction not yet initiated by a client computing device. In some embodiments, in response to the indication of the trigger event and prior to receiving an indication of the electronic transaction being initiated, the computer system begins speculative processing of the electronic transaction. In some embodiments, the speculative processing includes identifying the client computing device based on device authentication information received from the client device, determining a user account based on the identifier client computing device, retrieving account information for the determined account, and storing the retrieved account information.

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed relating to speculatively processing transactions. A transaction processing system may receive an indication of a trigger event associated with an electronic transaction not yet initiated by a client computing device. In some embodiments, in response to the indication of the trigger event and prior to receiving an indication of the electronic transaction being initiated, the computer system begins speculative processing of the electronic transaction. In some embodiments, the speculative processing includes identifying the client computing device based on device authentication information received from the client device, determining a user account based on the identifier client computing device, retrieving account information for the determined account, and storing the retrieved account information.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method of communicating with a point of sale terminal. The method includes establishing wireless communication with a point of sale terminal using a first communication channel, and establishing communication with the point of sale terminal using a second communication channel. The method also includes transmitting a first section of communication data via the first communication channel; and transmitting a second section of the communication data using the second communication channel.

Abstract: Improved negative electrodes can comprise a silicon based active material blended with graphite to provide more stable cycling at high energy densities. In some embodiments, the negative electrodes comprise a blend of polyimide binder mixed with a more elastic polymer binder with a nanoscale carbon conductive additive. The silicon-based blended graphite negative electrodes can be matched with positive electrodes comprising nickel rich lithium nickel manganese cobalt oxides to form high energy density cells with good cycling properties.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method of communicating with a point of sale terminal. The method includes establishing wireless communication with a point of sale terminal using a first communication channel, and establishing communication with the point of sale terminal using a second communication channel. The method also includes transmitting a first section of communication data via the first communication channel; and transmitting a second section of the communication data using the second communication channel.

Abstract: A system for generating indications of neurological impairment is described. Baseline test data is gathered from neurological functioning tests performed on individuals at regular intervals via mobile devices. The system receives test data and updates baselines of expected neurological functioning for individuals. After an individual experiences an impairment, the system receives post-impairment test data from a mobile device associated with the individual and probabilistically determines a likelihood that the post-impairment test data is indicative of neurological impairment, and the system outputs an indication of the likelihood thereof.

Abstract: Improved negative electrodes can comprise a silicon based active material blended with graphite to provide more stable cycling at high energy densities. In some embodiments, the negative electrodes comprise a blend of polyimide binder mixed with a more elastic polymer binder with a nanoscale carbon conductive additive. The silicon-based blended graphite negative electrodes can be matched with positive electrodes comprising nickel rich lithium nickel manganese cobalt oxides to form high energy density cells with good cycling properties.

Abstract: Systems and methods provide for communication of transaction data that is formatted according to a transaction type that is support by an access device. First transaction data may be formatted according to a first type of transaction supported by a first access device and second transaction data may be formatted according to a second type of transaction supported by a second access device. The first transaction data may be transmitted over a first communication link to the first access device and the second transaction data may be transmitted to the second access over a second communication link.

Abstract: Unknown devices may be bound to an identity using a four step process that involves trusted relationships only between known partner entities and a known user attribute. The identity may be an account, such as a personal account number (PAN). The PAN may be abstracted using a token for use with the device. The unknown device may first be enrolled at a service to establish a cryptographically verifiable identity. A binding request for the enrolled device may be sent to an issuer of the PAN resulting in the issuer generating a challenge. After a successful authentication of the challenge at the token service provider, the binding of the token to the device is complete.

Abstract: A merchant website includes a QR code button to initiate a payment transaction. The QR code button is selected by a consumer at checkout. If selected, a QR code is generated on a second computing device. The QR code is displayed on a second computing device and contains embedded data such as a token for a PAN stored in a memory of the second computing device and two cryptograms. A webcam in communication with the first computing device is used to scan the QR code. The data embedded in the QR code is passed from the second computing device to the merchant website via the first computing device and used to complete the payment transaction.

Abstract: Techniques for conducting a transaction in a wireless communication system are described. The techniques may include detecting a transmission from a wireless communication device, determining that the transmission includes a transaction service identifier, and invoking a transaction application associated with the transaction service identifier. The techniques may also include receiving transaction information for a transaction associated with a transaction identifier mapped to the device identifier; and sending a transaction cryptogram from the transaction application to the wireless communication device to conduct the transaction.