Abstract: Point-of-sale (POS) systems and methods that enable purchase of instant win lottery tickets through the POS systems, wherein each wager amount for each instant win lottery ticket and each award that can be won via each instant win lottery ticket are directly based on the purchase amount of a purchase of one or more goods and/or services by a purchaser on which the instant win lottery ticket is based.

Abstract: Disclosed are embodiments for providing temperature control for to a temperature-controlled storage compartment in a tunnel of a vehicle. The tunnel extends from a first side of the vehicle, such as the passenger side, to a second side of the vehicle, such as the driver side. The vehicle also includes a refrigeration module that is moveable on a shuttle of the tunnel. The refrigeration module includes a temperature-controlled storage unit configured to open and close in accordance with a path defined by an accessibility assembly. The shuttle transfers power from a power source, such as a battery, to the temperature-controlled storage unit, for example, to provide temperature control even when the vehicle is powered off. Accordingly, the refrigeration module provides a space-efficient system for ensuring prolonged temperature control of items stored in the temperature-controlled storage unit.

Abstract: The Variable Data Source Dynamic and Automatic Ingestion and Auditing Platform Apparatuses, Methods and Systems (“DIAP”) transforms file upload request, external data request, and analytics request inputs via DIAP components into clean data, metadata data sets, visualization module output, and audit notification outputs. A data ingest request is obtained via a user interface. A data file to ingest is obtained and processed to generate a clean file. A database table with a unique name is created and data in the clean file loaded into the database table. A metadata data set identifier is generated. Table columns from the database table to include into the metadata data set are determined, and the metadata data set is generated. The metadata data set links columns from the database table to analytics engine UI elements, and columns are associated with audit trail data via the metadata data set identifier.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method of monitoring the severity of infection in a group of individuals. A set of data for each individual is obtained, the data comprising at least one piece of diagnostic test data indicating the level of a biomarker associated with the individual's response to infection. The data is then split into a plurality of segments, each segment comprising all data for each individual within a corresponding one of a plurality of time periods. For each segment, a level of the biomarker across the group of individuals during the time period is estimated. The level of the biomarker for each segment to is then determined provide an indication of the change in severity of infection in the group of individuals over time.

Abstract: A cleat assembly comprising two wall-defining members 12, 14 between which an elongate element to be gripped can be inserted and a gate 40, 42. Each wall-defining member defines at least one ridge 30, 32 for gripping an elongate element. The gate 40, 42 controls entry of elongate element between the ridges. The gate is movable to a condition in which an elongate element is permitted to enter between the ridges by a pressing force applied via the elongate element.

Abstract: A transparent flat sheet template facilitates joining and cutting of pieces of fabric used to make conventional quilting units, prior to assembly of the units into in a quilt. The template comprises a first edge having a first straight edge portion and a concave edge portion, the concave edge portion being a portion of a circle. The template has second and third straight edges disposed perpendicularly to each other, and a fourth edge disposed parallel to the second edge. The template also includes an arcuate guideline which is generally similar in size and shape to the concave edge portion, and a grid of first and second sets of straight guidelines marked on the template. The first set of guidelines are parallel to each other and to the first straight edge portion of the template. The second set of guidelines are parallel to each other and to the second edge of the template. The straight guidelines are used to align the template with edges of a square of fabric.