Abstract: A computing system for querying multiple data sources and a method therefor is provided. The computing system may comprise one or more nodes in communication with at least one data source of the multiple data sources to access data therefrom. The computing system may further comprise a second node in communication with the one or more nodes. The second node may be configured to receive a query instance and process the query instance to generate one or more relational query instances. The one or more relational query instances may be distributed among the one or more nodes to extract data from the at least one data source in communication therewith corresponding to the respective one or more relational query instances. The second node may be further configured to receive extracted data from each of the one or more nodes queried. The second node may be further configured to aggregate the extracted data.

Abstract: A side pocket mandrel for use in a gas lift system is configured to improve the recovery of petroleum fluids from a well. The side pocket mandrel includes an upper assembly joint, a lower assembly joint, and a central portion that has a total length (LT). The side pocket mandrel further comprises a central bore extending through the side pocket mandrel along a central longitudinal axis that extends through the upper and lower assembly joints. The side pocket mandrel further includes a tool channel offset from the central bore and a side pocket tube linearly aligned with the tool channel and configured to receive a gas lift valve. The side pocket mandrel further includes a pair of primary flow blocks that each have a length (LFa) that is at least 35% of the total length (LT) of the central portion of the side pocket mandrel.

Abstract: A method for managing data processes in a network of computing resources includes: receiving at least one child request being routed from an intermediary device to at least one corresponding destination device, the at least one child request requesting execution of at least one corresponding child data process, each of the at least one child data process for executing at least a portion of the at least one parent data process from an instructor device, and each of the at least one child request including a destination key derived at least in part from the at least one instructor key; storing the at least one child request in at least one storage device; modifying the at least one child request upon receiving a child request modification signal; and generating signals for communicating the child requests to one or more requesting devices.

Abstract: A system for near-surface geophysical subsurface imaging for detecting and characterizing subsurface heterogeneities comprises an instrument that outputs probing electromagnetic signals through a ground surface that interact and are affected by scattered signals of acoustic waves that travel through the ground surface and further senses vibrational modes of a subsurface below the ground surface; an imaging device that dynamically generates a time sequence of images of properties of the acoustic waves and maps elastic wave fields of the acoustic waves; and a processor that analyzes dynamic multi-wave data of the images to quantify spatial variations in the mechanical and viscoelastic properties of the subsurface.

Abstract: A rotatable chip-on-tip endoscope is configured to be operated with a single hand, with the palm holding the body of the device and one or two fingers operating a distal rotatable end of the handle that carries the needle. The needle is small in diameter, preferably less than 2.5 mm at its largest end. As the tip is rotated to view more widely in a patient's joint, for example, video processing electronics correct rotational orientation in real time to present a consistent moving image on a monitor.

Abstract: A side pocket mandrel is configured for use within a gas lift system deployed in a well that has an annular space surrounding the gas lift system. The side pocket mandrel includes a central body that includes a central bore, a gas lift valve pocket, and a gas lift valve installed within the gas lift valve pocket. The side pocket mandrel may also include a motorized choke valve assembly to selectively cover some or all of an internal tubing port extending between the central bore and the gas lift valve pocket. The side pocket mandrel may also include an automatic closing valve assembly configured to automatically close the gas lift valve port when the gas lift valve is removed from the side pocket mandrel.

Abstract: An omni-channel, intelligent, proactive virtual agent system and method of use are provided by which a user may engage in a conversation with the agent to interact with structured and unstructured data of an enterprise that is stored in a domain-specific world model for the enterprise.

Abstract: A method, computer program product, and computer system identifying an intent relating to a query associated with an object. A plurality of informational items associated with the object may be identified. At least a first informational item associated with the object for which a first portion of information is already known may be identified. At least a second informational item associated with the object for which a second portion of information is unknown may be identified. A question may be generated to determine the second portion of information based upon the second portion of information being unknown. An answer may be received to determine the second portion of information. A response to the intent relating to the query may be provided based upon the first informational item for which the first portion of information is already known and the answer for the question generated to determine the second portion of information.

Abstract: Ethylene copolymer compositions having a density of 0.902 g/cm3 or less exhibit rapid crystallization behavior. The ethylene copolymer compositions comprise a first ethylene copolymer, a second ethylene copolymer and optionally a third ethylene copolymer, where the number average molecular weight of the first ethylene copolymer is greater than the number average molecular weight of the second ethylene copolymer. The ethylene copolymer compositions are useful in the formation of monolayer and multilayer films.

Abstract: A method, computer program product, and computer system identifying intent relating to a query associated with an object. A plurality of informational items associated with the object may be identified. At least a first informational item associated with the object for which a first portion of information is already known may be identified. At least a second informational item associated with the object for which a second portion of information is unknown may be identified. A question may be generated to determine the second portion of information based upon the second portion of information being unknown. An answer may be received to determine the second portion of information. A response to the intent relating to the query may be provided based upon the first informational item for which the first portion of information is already known and the answer for the question generated to determine the second portion of information.

Abstract: A system for near-surface subsurface imaging for detecting and characterizing subsurface heterogeneities comprises a non-contact acoustic source that senses a plurality of acoustic waves that travel through a surface; an instrument that outputs probing electromagnetic signals through the surface that interact and are affected by scattered signals of the acoustic waves and further senses vibrational modes of a subsurface below the surface; an imaging device that dynamically generates a time sequence of images of properties of the acoustic waves and maps elastic wave fields of the acoustic waves; and a processor that analyzes dynamic multi-wave data of the images to quantify spatial variations in the mechanical and viscoelastic properties of the subsurface.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to ethylene interpolymer products comprising a Melt Flow-Intrinsic Viscosity Index value, MFIVI, from ?0.05 to ?0.80; a first derivative of a melt flow distribution function, formula (I) at a loading of 4000 g, from >?1.51 to ??1.15; a sum of unsaturation, SUMU, from ?0.005 to <0.047 unsaturations per 100 carbon atoms; and a residual catalytic metal from ?0.03 to ?5 ppm of hafnium. Ethylene interpolymer products comprise at least two ethylene interpolymers. Ethylene interpolymer products are characterized by a melt index (I2) from 0.3 to 500 dg/minute, a density from 0.855 to 0.975 g/cc and from 0 to 25 mole percent of one or more a-olefins. Ethylene interpolymer products have polydispersity, Mw/Mn, from 1.7 to 25; and CDBI50 values from 1% to 98%. These ethylene interpolymer products have utility in flexible as well as rigid applications.

Abstract: Systems and methods for executing a second application within a primary application window are provided, thereby improving the usability of graphical user interfaces (GUI). An exemplary method comprises executing a first application on the primary application window. The primary application window displays a plurality of GUI elements associated with the first application. The first application is configured to execute a second application upon processing an event invoked on the primary application window. Thereafter, the first application and the primary application window are suspended and a secondary application window is displayed within the primary application window. The second application window displays a plurality of GUI elements associated with the secondary application. The first application and primary application window automatically resume after closing the secondary application window.

Abstract: A method of generating a display object is provided, the method comprising operating a first processor comprised within a first device to: execute an application; generate an display object associated with the application; output the active display object on the first device; transmit the display object to a second device for output by the second device; and receive user input to the application via the display object output on the second device.

Abstract: An optimisation method is presented for the transmission of data along any radio frequency link which can be split into distinct transmission blocks, an example being a beam hopping system. By reordering the packets to be transmitted, it is possible to send packets either at, or nearer to, their optimal modulation and encoding configuration. This will allow for a higher bit to symbol conversion for the majority of packets and hence more data bits can be sent for the same number of symbols.

Abstract: An omni-channel, intelligent, proactive virtual agent system and method of use are provided by which a user may engage in a conversation with the agent to interact with structured and unstructured data of an enterprise that is stored in a domain-specific world model for the enterprise.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to systems and methods for carbonating a liquid at ambient temperature. The system may include a liquid source; a carbon dioxide source; and a contactor for carbonating the liquid. The contactor may include channels and a sparge for carbonating liquid flowing through the channels. The system may produce a liquid having high levels of carbonation at ambient temperature. The sparge may generate microbubbles or nanobubbles to allow for cost-effective carbonation at ambient temperatures. The bubbles may have an average diameter of 100 ?m or less. The system may carbonate liquid at a rate of 1 gram to 10 grams carbon dioxide per liter.

Abstract: An optical lens contains a laminated film, which includes a first adhesive layer, a first barrier layer, a photochromic layer, a second barrier layer, and a second adhesive layer. The layers are arranged in succession and the laminated film is substantially incorporated into the optical lens body. A method for producing this optical lens as well as a pair of spectacles containing this optical lens are also disclosed.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to ethylene interpolymer products comprising a Melt Flow-Intrinsic Viscosity Index value, MFIVI, of from ?0.05 to ?0.80; a first derivative of a melt flow distribution function, formula (I) of form ??1.85 to ??1.51; an unsaturation ratio, UR, of from >0.06 to ?0.60; and a residual catalytic metal of from ?0.03 to ?5 ppm of hafnium. Ethylene interpolymer products comprise at least two ethylene interpolymers. Ethylene interpolymer products are characterized by a melt index (I2) from 0.3 to 500 dg/minute, a density from 0.855 to 0.975 g/cc and from 0 to 25 mole percent of one or more a-olefins. Ethylene interpolymer products have polydispersity, Mw/Mn, from 1.7 to 25; and CDBI50 values from 1% to 98%. These ethylene interpolymer products have utility in flexible and rigid applications.

Abstract: A visual bot designer displays a user interface that has a visual authoring canvas and a property pane. It can also have a serialized file display pane. A user can provide authoring inputs on any of the user interfaces, and the visual bot designer computing system generates and displays updates on the other parts of the user interface.