Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a process of preparing an elastomer composite in an extruder, said process comprising: (a) providing at least one solid particulate ingredient in a first mixing zone to obtain a first mix; (b) providing at least one elastomer in a second mixing zone to obtain a second mix; (c) contacting the first mix and the second mix to obtain a third mix; and (d) processing the third mix to obtain an elastomer composite, wherein the first mixing zone and the second mixing zone has a temperature in the range of 30° C.-50° C., the processing of the third mix is carried out at a temperature in the range of 100° C.-250° C. The present disclosure also relates to a formulation comprising an elastomer composite produced by the process as disclosed herein.

Abstract: Current inspection processes employed for pipeline networks data acquisition aided with manually locating and recording defects/observations, thus leading labor intensive, prone to error and a time-consuming task thereby resulting in process inefficiencies. Embodiments of the present disclosure provide systems and methods for that leverage artificial intelligence/machine learning models and image processing techniques to automate log and data processing, reports and insights generation thereby reduce dependency on manual analysis, improve annual productivity of survey meterage and bring in process and cost efficiencies into overall asset health management for utilities, thereby enhancing accuracy in defect identification, analysis, classification thereof.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for managing configuration sessions on remotely configurable network components, and a non-transitory computer readable medium for managing configuration sessions on such components. The method includes configuring a remote configuration interface to transmit a heartbeat signal or keep alive message within a defined interval while the remote configuration interface remains operational and closing a remote configuration session on a remotely configurable network component if a heartbeat signal or keep alive message is not received within a period corresponding to the defined interval.

Abstract: Information for a payment account of a user of a transit system may be received. A risk analysis may be performed using the information for the payment account based on one or more parameters to determine a risk score for the user. The risk score for the user may be provided to a transit payment system. Whether the user is a high risk based on the risk score may be determined. If the user is a high risk, payment or payment authorization from the user via the transit payment system may be required before the user exits the transit system.

Abstract: Information for a payment account of a user of a transit system may be received. A risk analysis may be performed using the information for the payment account based on one or more parameters to determine a risk score for the user. The risk score for the user may be provided to a transit payment system. Whether the user is a high risk based on the risk score may be determined. If the user is a high risk, payment or payment authorization from the user via the transit payment system may be required before the user exits the transit system.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for managing configuration sessions on remotely configurable network components, and a non-transitory computer readable medium for managing configuration sessions on such components. The method includes configuring a remote configuration interface to transmit a heartbeat signal or keep alive message within a defined interval while the remote configuration interface remains operational and closing a remote configuration session on a remotely configurable network component if a heartbeat signal or keep alive message is not received within a period corresponding to the defined interval.

Abstract: Current inspection processes employed for pipeline networks data acquisition aided with manually locating and recording defects/observations, thus leading labor intensive, prone to error and a time-consuming task thereby resulting in process inefficiencies. Embodiments of the present disclosure provide systems and methods for that leverage artificial intelligence/machine learning models and image processing techniques to automate log and data processing, reports and insights generation thereby reduce dependency on manual analysis, improve annual productivity of survey meterage and bring in process and cost efficiencies into overall asset health management for utilities, thereby enhancing accuracy in defect identification, analysis, classification thereof.

Abstract: According to a first aspect, there is provided a method for enabling a communication link over which transaction data is transmitted between a mobile terminal and a receiving terminal, the method comprising: storing in a memory at the mobile terminal, the receiving terminal and a server administering the communication link, a generated unique identifier, the unique identifier used to facilitate the enablement of the communication link; creating a storage slot at the server administering the communication link, the storage slot being assigned the unique identifier and the storage slot used to store the transaction data; and enabling the communication link in response to the creation of the storage slot, wherein the communication link is utilised by both the mobile terminal and the receiving terminal by referencing the unique identifier to the server.

Abstract: A vulcanization mix includes: a) at least one elastomer; b) at least one cross-linking agent; and c) at least one polyol-based accelerator. A vulcanized elastomer can be obtained from the vulcanization mix. A process of preparation of the vulcanization mix and the vulcanized elastomer is also provided.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for modifying transaction credentials. The method involves initiating a transaction at a receiving terminal, the transaction being defined by one or more transaction credentials and then transmitting mobile terminal data from a mobile terminal, via the receiving terminal, to a server, the mobile terminal data comprising a set of account data relating to the mobile terminal. Subsequently, the method involves extracting the set of account data at least partially from the mobile terminal data at the server and transmitting the set of account data from the server to an account manager, the set of account data being associated with a unique consumer account managed by the account manager. One or more transaction modifiers associated with the consumer account are then received at the receiving terminal which modifies at least one of the one or more transaction credentials based on the one or more transaction modifiers.

Abstract: A safety method and system for users in a vehicle is provided. The method includes operations that are executed by a circuitry of the system to facilitate safety features to the users. The operations include detecting an emergency input for activating a camera device to record real-time in-vehicle activities. A preferred contact of a user in the vehicle is determined and audiovisual information of the in-vehicle activities is communicated in real-time with each preferred contact. The recorded in-vehicle activities are further processed in real-time for detecting an emergency incident. An alert signal is generated based on the emergency incident, and one or more entities who can provide help are identified based on a location of the vehicle. The alert signal is communicated to the one or more entities along with the recorded in-vehicle activities.

Abstract: Information for a payment account of a user of a transit system may be received. A risk analysis may be performed using the information for the payment account based on one or more parameters to determine a risk score for the user. The risk score for the user may be provided to a transit payment system. Whether the user is a high risk based on the risk score may be determined. If the user is a high risk, payment or payment authorization from the user via the transit payment system may be required before the user exits the transit system.

Abstract: Systems and methods include a channel (114) through an upper endshield (50) that directs an air stream to cool bearings (30), lubricant, and electrical originated heat.

Abstract: A method and device for digital payment transactions is provided. A method for encoding data for use in a digital payment transaction between a cardholder and a merchant includes generating, by a cardholder electronic device, dynamic magnetic stripe data associated with a digital payment card of a digital wallet application stored in a data storage module of the cardholder electronic device, retrieving merchant-related data stored in the data storage module of the cardholder electronic device, and encoding, by the cardholder electronic device, the generated dynamic magnetic stripe data and the retrieved merchant-related data in a machine-readable visual code for use in the digital payment transaction.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for modifying transaction credentials. The method involves initiating a transaction at a receiving terminal, the transaction being defined by one or more transaction credentials and then transmitting mobile terminal data from a mobile terminal, via the receiving terminal, to a server, the mobile terminal data comprising a set of account data relating to the mobile terminal. Subsequently, the method involves extracting the set of account data at least partially from the mobile terminal data at the server and transmitting the set of account data from the server to an account manager, the set of account data being associated with a unique consumer account managed by the account manager. One or more transaction modifiers associated with the consumer account are then received at the receiving terminal which modifies at least one of the one or more transaction credentials based on the one or more transaction modifiers.

Abstract: A method for facilitating payment using instant messaging application is provided. The method includes establishing, in the instant messaging application, an order with a merchant, the order including an order value, receiving from the instant messaging application, confirmation that payment of the order value should be made using a digital wallet, and sending confirmation of payment from the digital wallet to the merchant after payment of the order value has been made.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for modifying transaction credentials. The method involves initiating a transaction at a receiving terminal, the transaction being defined by one or more transaction credentials and then transmitting mobile terminal data from a mobile terminal, via the receiving terminal, to a server, the mobile terminal data comprising a set of account data relating to the mobile terminal. Subsequently, the method involves extracting the set of account data at least partially from the mobile terminal data at the server and transmitting the set of account data from the server to an account manager, the set of account data being associated with a unique consumer account managed by the account manager. One or more transaction modifiers associated with the consumer account are then received at the receiving terminal which modifies at least one of the one or more transaction credentials based on the one or more transaction modifiers.

Abstract: A method includes, in response to a user presenting a payment-enabled mobile device at a first terminal device, receiving a first parameter at the mobile device indicating a first location associated with the first terminal device and storing the first parameter. In response to the user presenting the mobile device at a second terminal device, a second parameter is received at the mobile device indicating a second location associated with the second terminal device. Parameters, including the first parameter and the second parameter, are provided to a comparison mechanism on the mobile device configured to compare the parameters to fare calculation information stored in the mobile device. Based on the comparison, an amount to be deducted from an open-loop payment account stored in the mobile device is determined. A notification is generated on the mobile device indicating the amount to be deducted, for travel between the first location and the second location.

Abstract: Systems and methods include a channel (114) through an upper endshield (50) that directs an air stream to cool bearings (30), lubricant, and electrical originated heat.

Abstract: An Internet of Things (IoT) system, the system including: (a) an IoT platform in communication with a device via a communications network; and, (b) a payment service provider, wherein, in use: (i) the IoT platform: (1) receives a transaction message from the device, the transaction message being indicative of: (a) a device identifier; and, (b) transaction details indicative of a transaction to be performed; (2) uses the device identifier to retrieve transaction data indicative of: (a) a user identifier; and, (b) transaction rules; (3) generates a payment request using the transaction details and transaction rules, the payment request being indicative of: (a) the user identifier; (b) a merchant identifier; and, (c) transaction information at least partially based on the transaction details; and, (4) provides the payment request to the payment service provider; and, (ii) the payment service provider: (1) receives the payment request; (2) determines a user account at least in part using the user identifier, the