Abstract: A system can comprise one or more processors; and one or more non-transitory computer-readable media storing computing instructions. In this embodiment, the computing instructions can be configured to run on the one more processors and perform a method for creating and closing a customer feedback loop, by using customer feedback to adjust future driver dispatching decisions. In this embodiment, the method can comprise dispatching a driver for a delivery of an order at a grocery store to a customer. In this embodiment, the driver can be selected from a delivery driver network of multiple delivery driver networks based on one or more driver selection factors associated with the driver and retrieved from a database; and the multiple delivery driver networks can comprise one or more on-demand delivery service providers and one or more scheduled omnichannel delivery service providers.

Abstract: This disclosure describes systems and methods for synthesizing UCl3 from UCl4. These systems and methods may also be used to directly synthesize binary and ternary embodiments of uranium salts of chloride usable as nuclear fuel in certain molten salt reactor designs. The systems and methods described herein are capable of synthesizing any desired uranium chloride fuel salt that is a combination of UCl4, UCl3 and one or more non-fissile chloride compounds, such as NaCl. In particular, the systems and methods described herein are capable of synthesizing any UCl3—UCl4—NaCl or UCl3—NaCl fuel salt composition from UCl4—NaCl.

Abstract: A method for conditionally redeeming transportation credits through a transportation credit program having a sponsor may include verifying, through a validation network provider across a computer network, a recipient's eligibility for a transportation credit having one or more redemption conditions, issuing the transportation credit to the recipient, transmitting the transportation credit to a transportation service provider through the validation network provider across the computer network, and enforcing one or more of the redemption conditions by monitoring one or more of the redemption conditions using a mobile computing device.

Abstract: A system includes a sensor including a window; at least three lamps positioned to illuminate the window and able to generate different ranges of wavelengths than one another; a cleaning component positioned to clean the window; and a computer communicatively coupled to the sensor, the lamps, and the cleaning component. The computer is programmed to activate the lamps and actuate the cleaning component based on data generated by the sensor during the activations of the lamps.

Abstract: A method and system for locating a fugitive with a disabled personal monitoring device is provided. The method includes: providing a monitored individual with a personal monitoring device being: (a) secured to the monitored individual, (b) configured to determine a location of the personal monitoring device at particular times, and (c) configured to upload the determined location of the personal monitoring device at the particular times; storing the uploaded location data to thereby create a movement history of the monitored individual; cross referencing at least a portion of the movement history with a record of detected probe signals emitted by wireless devices to thereby identify wireless devices that the personal monitoring device has encountered; selecting, based on at least one predetermined rule, a wireless device identified by the cross referencing; determining a relevant location of the wireless device; and notifying a supervising authority of the relevant location.

Abstract: A computer is programmed to determine a target area to project, along a planned travel path of a vehicle, a symbol based on detecting a target object. The computer is further programmed to actuate a light source to project the symbol moving within the target area.

Abstract: A support for an imaging device includes a first rotatable assembly supportable by a support that rotates in a generally horizontal plane and a horizontal locking member. The imaging device includes a second rotatable assembly that rotates in a generally vertical plane. imaging device includes an interconnection structure that interconnects the first rotatable assembly to the second rotatable assembly such that the second rotatable assembly is rotatable around the first rotatable assembly at an elevation higher than the first rotatable assembly and offset laterally from the first rotatable assembly. imaging device includes the first rotatable assembly including a panning structure that rotates the support in the generally horizontal plane and a leveling base that is rotatable in a non-coplanar manner relative to the panning structure.

Abstract: A system can include one or more processors and non-transitory computer-readable media storing computing instructions configured to run on the one or more processors and perform a method for automatically processing an online return request. The method performed by the system can receive a refund request from a user computer used by a customer of a grocery store, the refund request for returning a grocery item (a) previously purchased as part of a transaction of the grocery store and (b) paid for by a payment method via the transaction; and process a refund solution based on the transaction and the grocery item. In this system, the method can process the refund solution by determining a returnable status of the grocery item according to one or more returnability rules dynamically generated by a machine learning model. If the returnable status of the grocery item is negative, the method performed by this system can deny the return request.

Abstract: A pump assembly includes a pump and a base. The pump has mounts located at multiple positions on the pump to effect different configurations of the assembly. Each mount includes two engagements spaced apart on the pump. The base has a retainer constructed to slidably engage one engagement and a seat constructed to support the other engagement. The seat has a socket with two holes extending into the base. A bracket includes a jaw engageable with the second engagement and two locking pins extending from the bracket for sliding engagement with the socket. The locking pins retain the bracket and jaw from moving away from the base. A fastener engages the bracket with the base so the two locking pins cannot slidably disengage the socket.

Abstract: An orthopaedic implant includes an implant body having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. The second surface includes a fixation feature. The fixation feature is configured to have a variable width for fastening the implant to a fixation bore formed in a bone. The implant body is D-shaped and has a straight edge and a curved edge. A length of the fixation feature is substantially parallel to the straight edge of the implant body. The fixation feature is configured to have a width that tapers along the length of the fixation feature.

Abstract: A vehicle door includes a trim panel coupled to a frame. A single-piece armrest substrate is coupled with the frame. The armrest substrate is a three-dimensionally printed member having interior walls that are printed within the armrest substrate according to a virtual force model generated during a virtual impact scenario. The interior walls define a plurality of voids defined within the armrest substrate.

Abstract: An impact-modified polyamide composition comprising from 5 wt % to 85 wt % of polyamide polymer; from 10 wt % to 60 wt % glass fiber; from 3 wt % to 30 wt % of an impact modifier; and a melt stabilizer at a concentration less than 5 wt %; wherein the weight ratio of the impact modifier to the melt stabilizer ranges from 1.0:1 to 100:1; and wherein the polyamide composition demonstrates an un-notched Charpy impact energy loss at 23° C. that is greater than 80 kJ/m2 and a tensile strength greater than 135 MPa.

Abstract: A position determining system includes a surveillance and monitoring special purpose computer, one or more sensors in electrical communication with the surveillance and monitoring special purpose computer, one or more surveillance cameras in electrical communication with the surveillance and monitoring special purpose computer, the surveillance and monitoring special purpose computer receiving from the one or more sensors positional data about an asset and assembling and forwarding instructions to the one or more surveillance cameras in electrical communication with the surveillance and monitoring special purpose computer, the instructions requesting specific surveillance to be undertaken by the one or more surveillance cameras; and a processor in electrical communication with the surveillance and monitoring special purpose computer that determines if additional data is required about the asset and when additional data is required, assembling and forwarding instructions regarding an action.

Abstract: A sphere drive line retarder is presented that is mounted to a drive shaft from an engine. The sphere drive line retarder comprises a sphere rotor mounted to the drive shaft and housed within a retarder housing. The sphere drive line retarded has a piston assembly comprising at least one piston, a brake shoe mounted to each piston, and hemispherical friction material mounted to the brake shoe. The hemispherical friction material is located between the sphere rotor and the brake shoe. Each piston is housed within a piston housing that is hydraulically isolated from the retarder housing. The retarder housing contains hydraulic fluid to cool the sphere rotor.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a frame, a series of tractive assemblies coupled to the frame, a cabin, and a mount. The mount includes a boss coupled to the cabin, a first bracket pivotably coupled to the boss, a second bracket coupled to the frame, and a first isolator and a second isolator extending between the first bracket and the second bracket and coupling the first bracket to the second bracket.

Abstract: Disclosed are a system, apparatus and techniques for training a model to account for a relationship depth of an enterprise user with an enterprise. A machine learning engine may evaluate a machine learning model using user-related generalized data drawn from multiple service areas of the enterprise, data sources external to the enterprise, or both as an input or inputs to quantify the relationship depth. A relationship depth value may be generated that is representative of a user a dept.

Abstract: A system and method include a gaming device having a processor programmed to provide a game of chance to a player, an electronic storage device configured to store gameplay data for the game of chance, a user interface device configured to receive input from the player to enable the player to play the game of chance, at least one wager accepting device configured to receive a physical item representing a monetary value to increase a credit balance maintained at the gaming device, and an output device configured to deliver a physical item having a monetary value. A player comp indicator coupled to the gaming device is configured to receive data representative of gameplay information from the gaming device and provide at least one of a visual, audible, and physical notification of player comp status based on the data representative of gameplay.

Abstract: A wireless device receives configuration parameters indicating data bearers each identified by a data bearer identifier. The data bearers comprise: first data bearer(s) configured with duplication; and second data bearer(s) that are not configured with duplication. A received control element comprises duplication activation bits comprising an activation bit for a first data bearer of the first data bearer(s). A first position of the activation bit in the control element identifies a second position of a first data bearer identifier in an ordered list of data bearer identifiers of the first data bearer(s) configured with the duplication. The ordered list of data bearer identifiers excludes the second data bearer(s). In response to the duplication being activated for the first data bearer: a first packet via a first cell; and a duplicate of the first packet is transmitted via a second cell different from the first cell.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are described for use with a vaporizer that vaporizes at least one active ingredient of a material. In response to receiving a first input to the vaporizer, the material is heated, in a first heating step. An indication of the temperature of the material is detected, and, in response to detecting an indication that the temperature of the material is at a first temperature, the first heating step is terminated, by withholding causing further temperature increase of the material. The first temperature is less than 95 percent of the vaporization temperature of the active ingredient. Subsequently, a second input is received at the vaporizer. In response thereto, the material is heated to the vaporization temperature, in a second heating step. Other applications are also described.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions and methods for altering gibberellin (GA) content in corn or other cereal plants. Methods and compositions are also provided for altering the expression of genes related to gibberellin biosynthesis through suppression, mutagenesis and/or editing of specific subtypes of GA20 or GA3 oxidase genes. Modified plant cells and plants having a suppression element or mutation reducing the expression or activity of a GA oxidase gene are further provided comprising reduced gibberellin levels and improved characteristics, such as reduced plant height and increased lodging resistance, but without off-types.