Abstract: A node includes storage that stores a portion of high accessibility data corresponding to a shard that is divided into revisions. The portion of the high accessibility data is managed based on an activity state model including a writing state, a resolving state, a metadata update state, and a reading state. The node further includes a repository manager that obtains a cross-shard read request for the high accessibility data; makes a determination that the portion of the high accessibility data is not in the reading state; in response to the determination, adds the cross-shard read request to a delayed action queue at the revision of a last delayed action in the delayed action queue; and after processing the last delayed action in the delayed action queue and while in the resolving state: converts the cross-shard read request to a read request; and processes the read request.

Abstract: Systems and methods for stroke detection in accordance with embodiments of the invention are illustrated.

Abstract: An example of an apparatus and a method to provide a one-time bonus is provided. The apparatus includes a database management system to maintain a plurality of records. In addition, the apparatus includes a determination engine in communication with the database management system. The determination engine is to identify at least one rewardable record in the plurality of records. Furthermore, the apparatus includes an aggregator to determine if the at least one rewardable record meets a predetermined threshold. The apparatus also includes a communications interface to transmit a command to an external resource. The external resource is to execute the command to provide a payment to a sales agent associated with the at least one rewardable record.

Abstract: Systems and methods for distributed, automated management of brownfield real estate asset remediation and/or redevelopment, including at least one server computer for analyzing and providing recommendations for a potential brownfield investment, wherein the at least one server computer is paired with a web-based graphical interface for accessing and editing stored documents, pictures, tasks, and budget information related to at least one brownfield asset.

Abstract: A system includes a plurality of stocked items arranged throughout a store for picking, a central computing system, and a mobile scanning device. The central computing system is configured to receive a customer order that includes a plurality of ordered items indicating which of the stocked items are to be picked. Each of the ordered items is associated with a location in the store. The central computing system is configured to generate a route for the customer order. The route indicates a sequence in which one or more of the ordered items should be picked. The mobile scanning device includes a display and is configured to wirelessly receive the route from the central computing system and arrange items included in the route on the display based on the sequence indicated in the route.

Abstract: The systems and methods may use one or more artificial intelligence models that predict an effect of a predicted event on a current state of the system. For example, the model may predict how a rate of change in time-series data may be altered throughout the first time period based on the predicted event.

Abstract: Systems and methods include providing a tolerance ring with a friction enhancement feature on at least one surface of the tolerance ring to increase at least one friction-related property of the tolerance ring. The friction enhancement feature provides the tolerance ring with an increased retention force while providing an optimum radial force that allows a component secured by the tolerance ring to move freely while reducing or altogether preventing axial movement of the component.

Abstract: An array of quantum dot qubits (e.g., an array of spin qubits) relies on a gradient magnetic field to ensure that the qubits are separated in frequency in order to be individually addressable. Furthermore, a strong magnetic field gradient is required to electrically drive the electric dipole spin resonance (EDSR) of the qubits. Quantum dot devices disclosed herein use microcoil arrangements for providing a gradient magnetic field, the microcoil arrangements integrated on the same chip (e.g., on the same die or wafer) as quantum dot qubits themselves. Unlike previous approaches to quantum dot formation and manipulation, various embodiments of the quantum dot devices disclosed herein may enable improved control over magnetic fields and their gradients to realize better frequency targeting of individual qubits, help minimize adverse effects of charge noise on qubit decoherence and provide good scalability in the number of quantum dots included in the device.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are quantum dot devices, as well as related computing devices and methods. For example, in some embodiments, a quantum dot device may include: a quantum well stack and a plurality of linear arrays of gates above the quantum well stack to control quantum dot formation in the quantum well stack. An insulating material may be between a first linear array of gates and a second linear array of gates, the insulating material may be between individual gates in the first linear array of gates, and gate metal of the first linear array of gates may extend over the insulating material.

Abstract: A system includes a plurality of stocked items arranged throughout a store for picking according to one or more electronic customer orders, a computing system configured to wirelessly transmit the electronic customer orders, and a mobile scanning device including a display. The mobile scanning device is configured to wirelessly receive an electronic customer order from the computing system. The electronic customer order includes a plurality of ordered items indicating which of the stocked items are to be picked. The mobile scanning device is configured to store an image-based map that indicates locations of the stocked items in the store and arrange at least one of the plurality of ordered items on the display based on the image-based map.

Abstract: A cleaning device includes: a vacuum cleaner including a dust collecting container; and a dust collecting station connectible to the dust collecting container to receive the foreign substances collected in the dust collecting container The dust collecting container includes a dust collecting container main body including a first opening and a dust collecting container door configured to open or close the first opening by rotating around a first axis. The dust collecting station includes: a station main body including an accommodation space, a capturing portion including a second opening to intercommunicate with the first opening, and configured to capture the foreign substances, and a pressurizer configured to rotate around a second axis to apply pressure on one side of the dust collecting container door so that the dust collecting container door rotates around the first axis to be adjacent to the dust collecting container main body.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are quantum dot devices with conductive liners, as well as related computing devices and methods. For example, in some embodiments, a quantum dot device may include a base, a first fin extending from the base, a second fin extending from the base, a conductive material between the first fin and the second fin, and a dielectric material between the conductive material and the first fin.

Abstract: A system includes a plurality of stocked items arranged throughout a store, wherein each of the stocked items includes an item identifier (ID) code. A computing system receives an electronic customer order that includes a plurality of ordered items. A mobile scanning device is carried by a user and includes a mobile scanning device ID. The mobile scanning device wirelessly receives the electronic customer order. The mobile scanning device scans a first item ID code on a first stocked item and wirelessly transmits the mobile scanning device ID to the computing system along with the first item ID code indicating that the first stocked item has been picked and scanned. The computing system generates association data that associates the mobile scanning device ID with the first item ID code. The association data indicates that the first stocked item is moving throughout the store with the mobile scanning device.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula 1, including all geometric and stereoisomers, N-oxides, and salts thereof, Wherein R1, A, R2, R4, R5 and Q are as defined in the disclosure. Also disclosed are compositions containing the compounds of Formula 1 and methods for controlling an invertebrate pest comprising contacting the invertebrate pest or its environment with a biologically effective amount of a compound or a composition of the disclosure.

Abstract: A method for crystallizing an amorphous multicomponent ionic compound comprises applying an external stimulus to a layer of an amorphous multicomponent ionic compound, the layer in contact with an amorphous surface of a deposition substrate at a first interface and optionally, the layer in contact with a crystalline surface at a second interface, wherein the external stimulus induces an amorphous-to-crystalline phase transformation, thereby crystallizing the layer to provide a crystalline multicomponent ionic compound, wherein the external stimulus and the crystallization are carried out at a temperature below the melting temperature of the amorphous multicomponent ionic compound. If the layer is in contact with the crystalline surface at the second interface, the temperature is further selected to achieve crystallization from the crystalline surface via solid phase epitaxial (SPE) growth without nucleation.

Abstract: Systems and methods include providing a tolerance ring in an electric drive motor assembly having a housing and a stator disposed within the housing. The tolerance ring is disposed within the housing and retains or secures the stator within the housing and control movement of the stator within the housing. The tolerance ring includes an annular ring-shaped substrate formed from a metallic material and a plurality of projections protruding radially inward from an inner surface of the substrate or radially outward from an outer surface of the substrate. The tolerance ring optionally includes one or more cooling features formed in the substrate and configured to promote cooling between a fluid disposed in the housing and the stator.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to a method for managing subscriptions. The method includes initiating execution of a first subscription, in response to the initiating, obtaining a first subscription barrier associated with a first subscription, making, using the first subscription barrier, a first determination to block execution of a first query request associated with the first subscription, and in response to the first determination, ceasing execution of the first subscription.

Abstract: An aircraft is provided. The aircraft includes a ducted wing portion and a fan chamber. The fan chamber is attached to a bottom of the ducted wing portion. A fan assembly is provided in the fan chamber and is operative to blow air through the ducted wing portion. The ducted wing portion is configured to direct air blown by the fan assembly down to provide lift for the aircraft.

Abstract: A system includes location indicators, a central computing system, and a mobile scanning device. The location indicators transmit location signals and are arranged in a store that includes stocked items. The central computing system stores an item association table that maps location values to the stocked items. The location values indicate locations of the stocked items in the store. The mobile scanning device receives ordered items from the central computing system, detects location signal(s), and determines a first location value based on the detected location signal(s). The mobile scanning device arranges the ordered items on a display based on the first location value, scans a first ordered item, and transmits data to the central computing system indicating that the first ordered item is associated with the first location value. The central computing system updates the item association table based on the data.