Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes receiving, from a receiver processor, a transaction authorization request to authorize a transaction associated with a transfer of resources to a receiving entity from a user, the request including publicly routable account credentials of a virtual bank account (VBAN) generated by the receiver processor, the VBAN being associated with the receiving entity, the user, and a stored value balance of an external resource account generated by a receiver financial entity associated with the user, retrieving, from a VBAN database, a transaction resource configuration of the VBAN decoupled from the external resource account, determining whether parameters of the transaction resource configuration are satisfied based on metadata associated with the request, and transmitting, to the external server, a transaction authorization response indicating whether the transaction is authorized to cause the stored value balance to be reduced based on the transfer of resources.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes storing a set of first transaction entries comprising real-time transaction data, identifying identical pairs of a first transaction entry and a second transaction entry from the set of first transaction entries and a set of second transaction entries derived from the historical transaction data, wherein the first and second transaction entries are excluded from the remaining sets of first and second transaction entries for each identical pair, identifying matching pairs of a first and a second transaction entries for each matching cycle from the remaining sets of first and second transaction entries, and wherein the first and second transaction entries are excluded from the remaining sets of first and second transaction entries for each matching pair, and analyzing the remaining sets of first and second transaction entries to identify incongruous transaction entries and determine remediations for some of the incongruous transaction entries.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes receiving customized schema parameters associated with a request for a customized transaction schema associated with a payment processor from an external server associated with the payment processor by servers of a receiver processor platform, retrieving a pre-configured transaction schema comprising pre-configured schema parameters, generating the customized transaction schema associated with the payment processor by integrating the customized schema parameters into the pre-configured transaction schema, wherein the servers of the receiver processor platform are configured to generate transaction resource configurations based on the customized transaction schema, each transaction resource configuration being configured for processing transaction authorization requests to authorize respective transactions associated with a transfer of resources to a receiving entity from a user associated with the payment processor, and storing the customized transaction schema associated

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes receiving from an external server a transaction authorization request to authorize a transaction associated with a transfer of resources to a receiving entity from a user, retrieving a transaction resource configuration of a virtual bank account (VBAN) for transactions associated with the receiving entity and the user from a VBAN database, the transaction resource configuration being decoupled from an external resource account associated with the user and the VBAN, determining whether parameters of the transaction resource configuration are satisfied based on metadata of the transaction authorization request, and transmitting a transaction authorization response indicating whether the transaction is authorized to the external server, wherein the transaction being authorized causes a stored value balance associated with the external resource account to be reduced based on the transfer of resources associated with the transaction.

Abstract: This clamping tool uses optical distance verification with a laser. Clamping tools, like all tools, are known to be operated improperly. Many tools verify process completion by monitoring the pressure within the pneumatic tool. Previous qualifiers use pressure to determine many things. However, it often misses if a small object impedes a full stroke. With the addition of an optical laser sensor, we are able to determine if a clamping tool reaches full stroke.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes receiving a transaction authorization request associated with a transfer of resources to a receiving entity from a user, retrieving a transaction resource configuration of a virtual bank account (VBAN) associated with the receiving entity and the user, the transaction resource configuration being decoupled from an external resource account associated with the user and the VBAN, determining parameters of the transaction resource configuration are not satisfied, transmitting instructions for presenting a notification indicating a transaction authorization failure to a client device associated with the user, wherein the notification comprises an interactive prompt operable for receiving an input indicating whether the transaction authorization request should be authorized, and transmitting a transaction authorization response indicating whether the transaction is authorized, wherein the transaction being authorized causes a stored value balance of the external resource accoun

Abstract: This clamping tool uses optical distance verification with a laser. Clamping tools, like all tools, are known to be operated improperly. Many tools verify process completion by monitoring the pressure within the pneumatic tool. Previous qualifiers use pressure to determine many things. However, it often misses if a small object impedes a full stroke. With the addition of an optical laser sensor, we are able to determine if a clamping tool reaches full stroke.

Abstract: This clamping tool uses optical distance verification with a laser. Clamping tools, like all tools, are known to be operated improperly. Many tools verify process completion by monitoring the pressure within the pneumatic tool. Previous qualifiers use pressure to determine many things. However, it often misses if a small object impedes a full stroke. With the addition of an optical laser sensor, we are able to determine if a clamping tool reaches full stroke.

Abstract: Devices, systems and methods are disclosed for allowing a mobile device to roam from a first frequency band to a second frequency band for a dual band access point when a signal strength associated with the first frequency band improves. For example, the mobile device may store a first signal strength associated with the first frequency band when the mobile device first connects to the first frequency band and may monitor subsequent signal strengths to determine if they exceed the first signal strength. When a subsequent signal strength exceeds the first signal strength, the mobile device may use this as an indication that the mobile device is closer to the access point and within range of the second frequency band. The mobile device may then detect and connect to the second frequency band.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a first reactive component coupled between a first antenna and a second antenna in a multi-band antenna system. The apparatus further includes a first operation circuit coupled to the first reactive component. The first reactive component and the first operation circuit together form a signal path to enable signal flow between the first and the second antennas when the first and the second antennas are operating at a first frequency. The first operation circuit disables signal flow along the signal path when the first and the second antennas are operating at a second frequency.

Abstract: Devices, systems and methods are disclosed for allowing a mobile device to connect to a network based on data rates. For example, the mobile device may select from available networks based on data rates associated with the available networks. In addition, the mobile device may determine to roam from a current network based on data rates. For example, the mobile device may roam when an expected throughput exceeds an actual throughput or when an anticipated throughput requirement exceeds the actual throughput.

Abstract: Antenna structures and methods of operating the same of an electronic device are described. One apparatus includes a radio frequency (RF) including a surface-current dispersing circuit and an antenna structure coupled to the RF feed at a feeding point and coupled to a ground plane at a grounding point. The antenna structure comprises an even multiple of quarter-wavelength elements with a first element coupled to the feeding point and a second element coupled to the grounding point and the grounding point is located at a specified distance from the feeding point. Surface currents, generated as a result of the RF signals being applied to the RF feed at the feeding point, create a first hot spot of an even multiple of hot spots of magnetic field at the feeding point. The surface-current dispersing circuit and the ground point disperse a portion of the surface currents at the feeding point towards the grounding point to create other hot spots of the even multiple of hot spots.

Abstract: A horn assembly is disclosed. The horn assembly includes a shutter than can cooperate with a horn valve. The shutter disposed on an end portion of the horn assembly can help seal the horn assembly and prevent moisture, rain or debris from entering the interior of the horn assembly. In operation, the shutter can be moved to allow the horn to provide a signal. After the horn has completed operation, the shutter can be moved back to its original sealing position.

Abstract: A horn assembly is disclosed. The horn assembly includes a shutter than can cooperate with a horn valve. The shutter disposed on an end portion of the horn assembly can help seal the horn assembly and prevent moisture, rain or debris from entering the interior of the horn assembly. In operation, the shutter can be moved to allow the horn to provide a signal. After the horn has completed operation, the shutter can be moved back to its original sealing position.

Abstract: An apparatus for conveying articles from one or more input streams to at least two output streams using air to support, convey and divert the articles is disclosed. The apparatus uses a plurality of primary air passageways to support and convey the articles and a plurality of secondary air passageways to divert and convey the articles. Also disclosed is a method for conveying articles from on or more input streams into at least two output streams utilizing the diverting apparatus.

Abstract: An apparatus for conveying articles from one or more input streams to at least two output streams using air to support, convey and divert the articles is disclosed. The apparatus uses a plurality of primary air passageways to support and convey the articles and a plurality of secondary air passageways to divert and convey the articles. Also disclosed is a method for conveying articles from on or more input streams into at least two output streams utilizing the diverting apparatus.

Abstract: A visual feedback aid, for a computer system performing speech recognition functions, provides indications on a display monitor of the system representing the current state of operation of a system microphone, the current mode of operation of the system in respect to speech, and a string of text representing the system's recognition (correct or incorrect) of commands instantly spoken into the microphone. The indications preferably are located in a reserved area of a display window associated with a currently active application involving speech recognition. The reserved area preferably would be a prominent one, such as the application title bar.

Abstract: This bag opener has a ring-shaped portion dimensioned to fit inside the top of a bag. A plurality of substantially straight leg portions extend substantially normal to a plane defined by the ring-shaped portion. The leg portions are dimensioned to extend inside the bag when the ring-shaped portion is in place inside the top of the bag. The bag opener is especially adapted for use in yard work for filling the bag while it lies along the ground. The bag opener is readily removed from the bag without disturbing its contents when the bag is full of leaves, grass or other materials.