Abstract: Systems and methods include a computer-implemented method for autonomous bidder solicitation and selection. A pro forma contract defined by a variables matrix of variables is created from a received procurement request. The web is scraped to identify potential bidders based on the variables. Suppliers are registered, including obtaining, through an on-line registration process, supplier registration information including commercial license information and bank account information for each supplier. Supplier registration information of the suppliers is authenticated. Bidders for the contract are selected, including creating a bidder list identifying suppliers who are to be invited to participate in bidding. Solicitations of interest are issued to bidders identified in the bidder list, the solicitations of interest including a statement of work. Bidding parties are evaluated to identify qualified bidders. A winning bidder is selected from the bidding parties. A final contract is created for the winning bidder.

Abstract: Intraday alert volume adjustment based on risk parameters is disclosed. A set of alerts associated with user transactions can be displayed to one or more human reviewers for processing. The set of alerts can be analyzed to determine whether or not the volume of alerts exceeds a threshold capacity level, which is based on a number of human reviewers available to process alerts. If the volume of alerts exceeds the threshold capacity level, alerts in the set of alerts can be prioritized based on risk in descending order and displayed to the human reviewers. In one instance, alerts below a threshold can be hidden from view of the human reviewers and optionally automatically approved. Further, prioritization can be performed dynamically as new alerts are added to the set.

Abstract: A number of embodiments can include a system. The system can include one or more processors and one or more non-transitory computer-readable storage devices storing computing instructions. The computing instructions can be configured to run on the one or more processors and perform: receiving a request for a picked order that can comprise: a conveyance type; and one or more goods; estimating a fulfillment time interval to make ready the one or more goods of the picked order by: evaluating whether the picked order is able to be batched in a picked order batch; and when the picked order is able to be batched, evaluating the conveyance type to determine a conveyance type average fulfilment time interval; determining, using the fulfillment time interval, as estimated, and the conveyance type average fulfilment time interval, a receivable clock time at which to promise the one or more goods for receipt by a receiver; and communicating the receivable clock time to an electronic device of the receiver.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media for carpool dual-pricing in ridesharing are provided. An exemplary method comprises: obtaining a machine-learning model trained to generate a probability for a carpool request from a rider to convert to a trip based at least on a pair of price adjustment multipliers applied to the carpool request; determining one or more Key Performance Indicator (KPI) models based on the machine-learning model; constructing an optimization model based on the KPI models, the optimization model comprising a plurality of pairs of price adjustment multipliers as decision variables; and determining optimal values of the plurality of pairs of price adjustment multipliers for the plurality of pricing units by solving the optimization model based on a plurality of historical carpool requests.

Abstract: Systems and methods for determining an aircraft flightline delivery schedule are disclosed. In one embodiment a method includes receiving a set of milestones for delivery of the plurality of aircraft, receiving a set of costs for set of milestones, receiving a set of scheduling constraints, generating a network flow chart for each aircraft in the plurality of aircraft, the network flow chart having an order of milestones for delivery of the aircraft, determining a cost of delivery for each aircraft in the plurality of aircraft based on the network flow chart and the set of costs for the milestones, determining the aircraft flight line delivery schedule for delivery of the plurality of aircraft based on reducing a total cost for delivery of the plurality of aircraft, and outputting the determined aircraft flight line delivery schedule.

Abstract: A system for rental of vehicles stores reservation information for a customer reservation of a rental vehicle, including a scheduled pickup time and pickup location for the rental vehicle. The system receives information from the customer's a mobile device, including image information and location information. When the customer arrives at the rental pickup location, the system prompts the customer to use the mobile device to capture and upload an image of the customer's driver's license, a current image of the customer, and location information for confirming that the customer image was captured at the rental pickup location. The system displays the uploaded driver's license image, the uploaded customer image and the stored reservation information to an operator to verify the identity of the customer before the customer is approved to pick up the rental vehicle.

Abstract: A management layer for electronic or virtual meeting tools is configured to automatically manage a virtual meeting environment established between computing devices using time based controls, data collection, and feedback mechanisms.

Abstract: A method and system for generating an audit report is described. Structured data that represents a prior performance of a business process is received at a processor from a staging database configured to receive raw data from a plurality of distinct data sources. Test control functions are selected by the processor from a plurality of predetermined test control functions. The plurality of predetermined test control functions are configured to read structured data from the staging database and to process the structured data to determine whether business processes have been properly performed. The selected one or more test control functions are executed by the processor to determine whether the business process has been properly performed using the received structured data. The audit report is generated by the processor to include the determination by the selected one or more test control functions of whether the business process has been properly performed.

Abstract: A vehicle information display system includes a digital license plate attachable to a vehicle and having a display able to present electronically readable visual information. This electronically readable visual information is usable to facilitate provision of services, including but not limited to vehicle rental or providing vehicle access to authorized service providers.

Abstract: A method, computer system, and a computer program product for consulting a technician on one or more appropriate articles based on a digital twin associated with a physical asset is provided. The present invention may include assigning a technician to a job associated with the physical asset. The present invention may then include associating the digital twin with the physical asset. The present invention may also include matching one or more digital twin resources from a digital twin repository. The present invention may then include identifying a piece of relevant data from the matched one or more digital twin resources to the job associated with the physical asset. The present invention may further include identifying the one or more appropriate articles for the assigned technician to utilize to perform the job associated with the physical asset from the identified piece of relevant data.

Abstract: A computer system is provided. The computer system includes a memory and at least one processor coupled to the memory and configured to provide office safety controls. The at least one processor is further configured to perform computer vision analysis on an image of a shared resource to determine safety related conditions associated with the shared resource, the safety related conditions including a count of people using the shared resource and timing of the use of the shared resource, and update analytics associated with the shared resource based on the determined safety related conditions. The at least one processor is further configured to maintain a notification subscription associated with a user, the notification subscription including user specified safety parameters related to the shared resource, and generate a notification regarding the shared resource, the generation based on a comparison of the updated analytics and the user specified safety parameters.

Abstract: A computing device and computer-implemented method to provide user-control short message service (SMS). The method begins with accessing, by a server, data in a third-party format from a third-party server. The server and the third-party server are controlled by different business entities. Next, the data in the third-party format is filtered, which has been accessed according to user preferences, the user preferences including a mobile device identifier. Next, the data in the third-party format is converted which as specified by the user preferences into a format compatible with the SMS protocol or an instant message for receipt by a messaging app. Finally, the data is sent in which has been converted into the SMS format or instant message to the mobile device as specified by the mobile device identifier.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, and computer readable media are described herein for allowing a first user to interface with an automated assistant to assign tasks to additional user(s), and/or for causing notification(s) of the assigned task to be rendered to the additional user(s) via corresponding automated assistant interface(s). In various implementations, one or more criteria can be utilized in selecting a group of client device(s), linked to the additional user, via which to provide the notification(s) for the task assigned to the additional user. Also, in various implementations condition(s) for providing the notification(s) for the task can be determined, and the notification(s) provided based on determining satisfaction of the condition(s).

Abstract: This application relates to a method for establishing a finalized route for transporting passengers throughout a region to an event, is described. The method includes determining a tentative route for transporting the passengers to the event, where determining the tentative route includes: determining event information for the event that is scheduled to occur in the region, where the event information includes at least one of (i) a time associated with the event or (ii) a location associated with the event. The method further includes determining the finalized route for transporting the passengers to the event by adjusting the tentative route, where adjusting the tentative route includes at least one of (i) determining a change in status of the tentative route or (ii) determining a geographical condition associated with the region. The method further includes publishing the finalized route.

Abstract: A network device receives first signaling from a first parent device that assigns a first task for completion by a first child, and includes a first task allotment designated by the parent for the first child's completion of the first task. The network device receives second signaling, from a first child device, indicating that the first child has completed the first task. The network device sends third signaling to the first parent device requesting approval of the completion of the first task, and receives, responsive to the third signaling, an indicator of an approval, or a rejection, from the first parent device. The network device initiates provision of the first task allotment to the first child based on receipt of the indicator of approval from the first parent device.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, detecting an interruption of a supply of operating power to a cell site of a cellular communication network, estimating an estimated time to restoration (ETR) of the supply of operating power to the cell site, wherein the estimating is based on information of an operator of the cellular communication network, determining, based in part on the ETR, to dispatch a portable generator to the cell site to provide a new supply of operating power to the cell site, and initiating a communication to dispatch the portable generator. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: A business analytics conversational tool comprising: a device comprising a communication channel, a natural language processor (NLP), a fulfillment application program interface (F-API), a database application program interface (D-API), and a business management database; wherein: the NLP receives a user-input from a user through the communication channel; the NLP deduces an intent of the user-input; the NLP communicates the intent to the F-API; the F-API communicates a request for data associated with the intent to the database via the D-API; the D-API communicates the data associated with the intent to the F-API; the F-API converts the data associated with the intent to conversational form and sends the conversational form for voice output through the communication channel.

Abstract: An autonomous enterprise bot observes video, audio, and operational real-time data for an enterprise. The real-time data is processed and a predicted activity needed for the enterprise is determined. The bot proactively communicates the predicted activity to a staff member of the enterprise for performing actions associated with the predicted activity.

Abstract: A dynamic resource allocation engine which can assist in automating activities and processes within an organization. More specifically, the concepts disclosed herein can reduce operational costs by eliminating unnecessary devices, processes, and/or personnel, while also providing an efficient mechanism for testing the effects of new resources on the entire system. This is done by first combining data associated with devices, processes, and personnel, in a common (normalized) data format. This combination represents a simulation of the business or enterprise associated with the data, and can be referred to as a “resource allocation engine.” The resource allocation engine provides information about how resources are being used within the organization.

Abstract: A transport arrangement system operates to receive a transport request from a user, and to make a selection of a vehicle type for the user based at least in part on a set of criteria associated with the transport request or user information. For example, the determination of whether an autonomous vehicle is to be provided can be based at least in part on the destination specified with the transport request.

Abstract: A system and method for requesting service providers in real time. The system comprises a service request server and at least one database. The service request server is configured to enable a requestor such as customer to provide a request for service. The request includes type of service required and location where service is required. The server is further configured to display approved, authentic and qualified service providers matching the request provided by the requestor, within a particular area defined by the requestor. The server is further configured to provide a notification of the request to the service provider to accept or deny the request. The server is further configured to connect the service provider and the requestor on acceptance of the request. The server is further configured to process invoice on completion of service by the service provider.

Abstract: Estimating maintenance for a storage system includes accessing a model that outputs time and materials estimates based on input configuration data, providing configuration data of the storage system to the model, and obtaining an estimate of maintenance time and materials based on the configuration data provided to the model. The model may be provided by a neural network, which may be a self-organized map. Weights of neurons of the self-organized map may be initialized randomly. The model may be initially configured using training data that may include an I/O load of the storage system, memory size of the storage system, a drive count of the storage system, and/or size and parameter information corresponding to hardware being added for the maintenance operation. The training data may include actual time and materials for prior storage system maintenance operations used for the training data. The model may be provided on the storage system.

Abstract: Systems, methods and non-transitory computer readable media for generating tasks from images of construction sites are provided. For example, image data captured from a construction site using at least one image sensor may be obtained. The image data may be analyzed to determine at least one desired task related to the construction site and to determine at least one parameter of the at least one desired task. The determined at least one parameter of the at least one desired task to provide information configured to cause the performance of the at least one desired task.

Abstract: Systems and methods may include a cloud computing system configured to execute instructions to generate a planning console accessible from an instance provided on a client network, wherein the planning console includes a semi-automated scheduling mode and a project with a plurality of project tasks that include a predecessor task with a planned timing, and wherein executing the instructions includes determining at least one dependency relationship between the predecessor task and at least one successor task, identifying a timing difference between the planned timing and an actual timing of the predecessor task, and generating an one or more user-selectable interaction points, in the semi-automated scheduling mode, to automatically update the project such that the at least one successor task is modified based on the actual timing of the at least one predecessor task and interaction with a second interaction point causes the project to remain the same.

Abstract: A request to perform a workflow is received. A first instance is caused to be instantiated to perform a first portion of the workflow. First information and a handle associated with a second snapshot is received from the first instance. The first information is processed to produce a first result. A second instance is caused to be instantiated based on the handle to perform a second portion of the workflow. Second information is received from the second instance. The second information is processed to produce a second result, and an operation is performed dependent at least on the first result or the second result.

Abstract: Novel techniques are described for platooning of computational resources in automated vehicle networks. An on-board computational processor of an automated vehicle typically performs a large number of computational tasks, and some of those computational tasks can be computationally intensive. Some such tasks, referred to as platoonable tasks herein, are well-suited for parallel processing by multiple processors. Embodiments can detect one or more on-board computational processors in one or more automated vehicles that are likely, during the time window in which the platoonable task will be executed, to have available computational resources and to be traveling along respective paths that are close enough to each other to allow for ad hoc network communications to be established between the processors. In response to detecting such cases, embodiments can schedule and instruct shared execution of the platoonable tasks by the multiple processors via the ad hoc network.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus includes an extraction unit that extracts a worker who participates in cooperative work and has performed work regarding remaining work along with a person in charge of the remaining work in a case where the person in charge of the remaining work in the cooperative work does not participate in the cooperative work, and a request unit that requests the worker extracted by the extraction unit to be in charge of the remaining work.

Abstract: A system for and a method of using user-entered information to return more meaningful information in response to Internet search queries are disclosed. A method in accordance with the disclosed subject matter comprises managing a database in response to multiple user inputs and displaying search results from the database in response to a search query. The search results include a results list and supplemental data related to the search query. Managing the database includes, among other things, re-ranking elements in the results list, storing information related to relevancies of elements in the results list, blocking a link in the results list, storing links to documents related to the search query, or any combination of these. The supplemental data include descriptions of or indices to one or more concepts related to the search query.

Abstract: An on-demand predefined route automated driving vehicle comprising a vehicle-mounted controller configured to cause the vehicle to run toward a planned riding location such that the vehicle automatically runs along a predefined route which is determined in advance and in a runnable area. The vehicle-mounted controller communicates with an on-demand predefined route automated driving vehicle fleet controller. Based on route information and an in-advance vehicle dispatch command signal received from the vehicle fleet controller, the vehicle-mounted controller controls the vehicle so that the vehicle runs toward an anticipated riding location based on the in-advance vehicle dispatch command signal.

Abstract: An on-demand predefined route automated driving vehicle automatically travels, regardless of whether a passenger is on board, along a annular-connecting predefined route which has a annular predefined route and a connecting predefined route.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure disclose a method for remotely managing a cleaning quality for an indoor location being cleaned. The method includes accessing a training dataset including a plurality of plot points and associated signal strengths of a predefined signal received from a fixed network device, where at least one plot point is preselected based on a predefined cleaning attribute associated with a physical spot corresponding to the at least one plot point; receiving the predefined signal at a position in the indoor location from the fixed network device, where the received signal has a second signal strength and the position is determined proximate to the plot point based on the second signal strength and each of the signal strengths; and calculating a cumulative duration spent at the determined position based on a predefined cleaning schedule to assess the cleaning quality for the physical spot.

Abstract: Techniques for behavioral pairing in a contact center system are disclosed. In one particular embodiment, the techniques may be realized as a method for pairing in a contact center including ordering one or more contacts, ordering one or more agents, comparing a first difference in ordering between a first contact and a first agent in a first pair with a second difference in ordering between a second contact and a second agent in a second pair, and selecting the first pair or the second pair for connection based on the comparing, wherein the first contact and the second contact are different or the first agent and the second agent are different.

Abstract: A computer based system and method for automatically detecting frustration in an interaction, may include: identifying in the interaction using a set of linguistic rules, natural language patterns related to frustration, wherein the linguistic rules further define weights associated with the natural language patterns and rule metadata; reviewing the rule metadata associated with the identified natural language patterns to identify override attributes, wherein if the rule metadata does not include override attributes, then a frustration level in the interaction is determined based on the identified natural language patterns and weights associated with the identified natural language patterns; and if the rule metadata includes override attributes than the frustration level is determined based on the identified override attributes.

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention sets forth a technique for performing tasks associated with a construction project. The technique includes transmitting to a worker, via a mobile computing device worn by the worker, a first instruction related to performing a first task included in a plurality of tasks associated with a construction project, and transmitting to a light-emitting device a command to provide a visual indicator to the worker that facilitates performing the first task, based on an input received from the mobile computing device, determining that the worker has completed the first task of the construction project, selecting, from a database that tracks eligibility of each of the plurality of tasks, a second task included in the plurality of tasks that the worker is eligible to perform, and transmitting to the worker, via the mobile computing device, a second instruction related to performing the second task.

Abstract: Examples for a prospect assessment system are provided. The system may receive a query from a user and obtain prospect data from a plurality of data sources. The system may create a plurality of prospect clusters. The system may determine a cluster significance value. The system may determine a prospect churn value. The system may determine a set of significant prospect clusters from among the plurality of prospect clusters having the cluster significance value and the prospect churn value above a threshold value. The system may determine a prospect pattern matrix including a plurality of patterns from the set of significant prospect clusters. The system may identify a set of products for each of the plurality of patterns. The system may determine a prospect profile for each of the plurality of patterns. The system may generate a prospect assessment result based on the prospect profile for the resolution of the query.

Abstract: Embodiments for learning personalized actionable domain models by a processor. A domain model may be generated according to a plurality of actions, extracted from one or more online data sources, of a plurality of cluster representatives. The plurality of actions achieve a goal. A hierarchical action model may be generated based on probabilities of the domain model and the plurality of actions. The hierarchical action model comprises a sequence of actions of the plurality of actions for achieving the goal. The hierarchical action model may be personalized by filtering to a selected set of actions according to weighted actions of the plurality of actions.

Abstract: A key information management device includes an information processing device. The information processing device is configured to deliver key information to a mobile terminal as the mobile terminal transmits a predetermined transmission signal toward a vehicle. The key information is information for unlocking the vehicle, starting the vehicle, or unlocking and starting the vehicle. The information processing device is configured to register permission for a user of the vehicle to use a predetermined service using the vehicle. The permission is permission to cause the information processing device to deliver the key information to a mobile terminal of a third party concerned with the predetermined service, other than the user of the vehicle.

Abstract: System for optimal matching of ride sharing requests. A trip request manager receives trip requests from patrons and a shareability network is established. The system checks to see whether certain parameters related to ride-sharing delays are less than or equal to other parameters to decide whether trips are shareable.

Abstract: The present invention is a method for collecting a person's information, completing a form, and searching for the form, the method comprising; processing, by one or more processors, a blank form, wherein a plurality of fields and field coordinates are identified, receiving, by one or more processors, a set of information, populating, by one or more processors, each of the plurality of fields with sections of the set of information in the plurality of fields, generating, by one or more processors, a superimposed image of a completed form, and applying, by one or more processors, at least one tag associated with the completed form.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are system, method, and device embodiments for implementing an order management graphical user interface (GUI). An application service may monitor completion of a workflow associated with a purchase order, generate a GUI layout associated with the purchase order, the GUI layout including a graphical workflow frame dimensioned to present a predicted amount of graphical representations associated with the workflow, and a detailed information frame. Further, the application service may generate a first graphical representation representing the purchase order and the order status, generate a graphical area corresponding to an operation of the plurality of operations for providing the product to the customer, determine performance of the operation based on the monitoring, generate a second graphical representation within the graphical area based on the performance of the operation, and generate a connection item between the first graphical representation and the second graphical representation.

Abstract: Described herein is a relationship based fulfillment system. Such a system may provide on-demand product fulfillment by personal and/or social contacts of a purchaser. The system may utilize the personal contacts and/or relationships of a user, as indicated through various contact databases or social groups of the user, to connect the user to various potential partners for providing relationship based fulfillment of products that are purchased by the user or performance of other relationship based services.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and techniques are disclosed for selecting and dispatching a worker to assist a robot. The system may include a computer comprising a processor and a computer readable memory. The computer readable memory may include lists of worker criteria items for a plurality of workers and a list of assistance criteria items for a robot. The system may include a triggering application executable by the processor for identifying triggering data corresponding to a triggering item within sensor data from the robot. A ranking application may also be stored on the computer and may be executed in response to an identification of triggering data corresponding to the triggering item. The ranking application may be operable to cross-reference the worker criteria items on each of the first lists with the assistance criteria items on the second list and to generate a ranking of the plurality of workers based on the cross-referencing.

Abstract: A computer-implemented system for construction management. Operations include receiving as input an electronic version of a document; identifying at least one string of data from the electronic version of the document; mapping the identified at least one string of data to a predetermined unitary database including at least one key string of data associated with at least one key event; tagging the mapped and identified at least one string of data with a tag associated with the at least one key string of data associated with the at least one key event; and transmitting a signal based on the tagged, mapped, and identified at least one string of data. Related methods, devices, apparatuses, systems, techniques and articles are also described.

Abstract: In an example embodiment, a bid of an impression of a piece of content, while dynamically set at impression time, may be based on a base bid that is something of a rough indicator of what the estimated price will be. That base bid then is adjusted dynamically up or down at impression time. This base bid can be determined by dividing the expected number of impressions for a day by a total daily budget. The expected number of impressions may be determined by using the empirical number of impressions from the previous day. As such, in an example embodiment, the prediction of the number of impressions for a day utilizes a corrected version of the empirical number of impressions from the prior day, with the corrected version based on a specialized formula with weights trained by a machine learning algorithm.

Abstract: There is provided a system for workscoping an asset. The system includes a processor and a memory that includes instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to perform operations including fetching information indicative of a service bulletin and associating the information with a module of the asset.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods are provided for enhancing delivery option user interfaces. A method may include receiving, at a first device and at a first time, a delivery request from a second device, and determining a location for the delivery request. The method may include determining, based on the first time and the location, a first available delivery time window and a second available delivery time window, each having respective start and end times. The method may include facilitating presentation of first interface data and second interface data at the second device, including a first indication that a third available delivery time window associated with a no-charge delivery begins at the first time and ends at the second end time, and including a second indication of the first available delivery time window.

Abstract: Techniques for workforce management in a task assignment system are disclosed. In one particular embodiment, the techniques may be realized as a method for workforce management in a task assignment system comprising: determining, by at least one computer processor configured to operate in the task assignment system, a first efficiency level of a first task assignment strategy for a first number of agents to be employed in the task assignment system; determining, by the at least one computer processor, a second efficiency level of a second task assignment strategy for a second number of agents to be employed in the task assignment system; comparing, by the at least one computer processor, the first and second efficiency levels; and selecting, by the at least one computer processor, one of the first and second numbers of agents having the higher of the first and second efficiency levels.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure may provide methods and systems enabled to perform the following stages: receiving a plurality of content streams; retrieving metadata associated with each of the plurality of content streams; processing the metadata to detect at least one target annotation within at least one target content stream; retrieving telemetry data associated with the at least one target content stream; processing the telemetry data and the metadata associated with a plurality of frames in the at least one target content stream to ascertain vector motion data; and mapping a spatial relationship associated with at least one capturing device associated with at least one target content source.

Abstract: The efficiency of commercial vehicle operations can be facilitated by using a blockchain. The blockchain can be used to track commercial operators and provide a logistical network for swapping operators. An operator identity for an initial operator of a vehicle and a route limitation indicating operator restrictions with respect to a route can be recorded in a blockchain database. Using a vehicle operation history retrieved from the blockchain database for the initial operator, a time frame for operation of the vehicle by the initial operator can be determined based on the route limitation and the vehicle operation history. An operator swap event at a swap location can be coordinated so that control of the vehicle can be transferred from the initial operator to a subsequent operator based on the time frame. The operator swap event and a subsequent operator identity can be recorded in the blockchain database.

Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product are provided for automatically determining customer issues and resolving issues using graphical user interface (GUI) based interactions with a chatbot. In operation, a system implements a self-learning algorithm that keeps track of all activities and usages associated with a subscriber account. Further, the system prepares storylines based on the activities and usages. The storylines are used to automatically create hypothetical issues that a subscriber associated with the subscriber account may be facing. The system also provides a GUI based chat option to the subscriber to communicate with a chatbot. The GUI based chat option includes a graphical representation of created hypothetical issues, and also suggests solutions to the hypothetical issues.