Abstract: A system and method for obtaining sales promotions via a text-messaging based interaction. The system comprises a call-to-action link that reduces the number of steps needed to obtain a sales promotion via a website. The call-to-action link triggers a prepopulated text message on a user's mobile device, whereby the user needs to only press send, and receive the sales promotion text message in return. The returned text message may provide the sales promotion in a variety of ways, such as a scannable bar code or QR code, a hypertext or URL link, an alphanumeric text, or other medium send-able via messaging services and usable by business establishments.

Abstract: Generating and/or utilizing image shortcuts that cause one or more corresponding computer actions to be performed in response to determining that one or more features are present in image(s) from a camera of a computing device of a user (e.g., present in a real-time image feed from the camera). An image shortcut can be generated in response to user interface input, such as a spoken command. For example, the user interface input can direct the automated assistant to perform one or more actions in response to object(s) having certain feature(s) being present in a field of view of the camera. Subsequently, when the user directs their camera at object(s) having such feature(s), the assistant application can cause the action(s) to be automatically performed. For example, the assistant application can cause data to be presented and/or can control a remote device in accordance with the image shortcut.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method of identifying unauthorized logins may include: receiving a login request from a user device; using a machine learning model, generating a score corresponding to the login request, the machine learning model being trained to learn associations between identification data associated with login requests and scores based at least on (i) a set of prior login requests and (ii) a set of login classifications, each of the set of login classifications corresponding to at least one of the set of prior login requests; determining whether the score exceeds a predetermined score threshold; and in response to a determination that the score exceeds the predetermined score threshold, rejecting the login request and prompting a user of the user device to submit a renewed login request.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing an improved thin film composite solid electrolyte is provided. The method includes spray coating an aqueous suspension of ceramic particles onto a substrate to form a ceramic thin film. The film is sintered to form a porous ceramic structure having an interconnected necked morphology that defines cavities. The cavities are backfilled with an polymer electrolyte, for example a crosslinkable poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO)-based polymer electrolyte. The resulting thin film composite solid electrolyte is highly ionically conductive and mechanically robust with good manufacturability, particularly suitable for, but not limited to lithium metal batteries. The present method represents a departure from conventional mixing-then-casting methods and instead includes the fabrication of a solid electrolyte having a high ceramic volume fraction, high ionic conductivity, low thickness, and good chemical stability with metallic lithium.

Abstract: A battery management system integrated in a battery pack configured for use in electric aircraft, the system comprising a first battery management component comprising a first sensor suite configured to measure a first plurality of battery pack data. The battery management system comprising a second battery management component comprising a second sensor suite configured to measure a second plurality of battery pack data. The battery management system comprising a data storage system configured to store the first plurality of battery pack data and the second plurality of battery pack data.

Abstract: A cover for a cushion includes a first panel, a second panel, and a primary receptacle defined between the first panel and the second panel. The primary receptacle may receive a primary cushioning element, such as a pillow, a pillow insert, or a fill material. At least one of the first panel and the second panel includes a secondary cushioning element. The secondary cushioning element may be defined from a compressible, resilient elastomeric material that defines a plurality of thin interconnected walls that in turn define an array of open cells or columns. Each cell or column may have a hexagonal shape, imparting the array of open cells or columns with a honeycomb appearance. Methods for assembling a primary cushioning element with such a cover are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for a search engine to provide domain-agnostic options for structured exploration based on a query. The method comprises clustering a corpus of historical queries into a plurality of query clusters. The method further comprises identifying a set of variable query terms in each query cluster. Then, a query structure of a new user query is identified, and a specific query cluster matching the query structure of the new user query is selected. Furthermore, the variable query term in the query structure of the new user query is identified. The method further comprises providing a query exploration interface offering user-selectable options for structured exploration of the new user query. Each of the user-selectable option corresponds to a variable query term in the identified set of variable query terms for the specific query cluster identified as matching the query structure of the new user query.

Abstract: A system is provided for registration, check-in, and service tracking of patients. In an example arrangement, the system includes a front end system and a back end system. The front end system including one or more web servers that are configured to provide one or more web portals. The back end system is communicatively connected to the front end system. The back end system includes a data server and a processing server. The processing server configured to store patient data for scheduled appointments in the data server in a standardized format. The processing server is configured to provide access to the patient data to the one or more web portals. The one or more web portals are configured to communicate with the processing server to provide access permit the patient and staff remote access to the patient data to facilitate pre-registration, check-in, and service tracking of patients.

Abstract: A system controlled responsive at least in part to data read from data bearing records is operative to cause vehicle parts usable to repair or upgrade vehicles to be determined and furnished. Data from the vehicle such as data read by a reader from a tag associated with a vehicle or from a circuit of the vehicle is used to determine vehicle identifying data. A repair estimate calculation circuit (RECC) operates responsive to the read data to produce a needed parts record (NPR). The records produced by the RECC are operative to cause a vehicle repair entity (VRE) to be furnished the vehicle repair or upgrade parts.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a frame configured to pivot relative to a support surface through both positive and negative roll angles and a wheel support coupled to the frame. The wheel support includes an axle mounting portion. An axle defining an axis of rotation is mounted to the wheel support at the axle mounting portion. A downforce generating system is mounted to the wheel support between the frame and the axle mounting portion. The downforce generating system includes a wing support mounted to the wheel support and a downforce generating wing pivotally mounted to the wing support. The downforce generating wing includes an aerodynamic surface having a leading edge. The downforce generating system is configured to maintain a substantially horizontal orientation of the leading edge relative to the support surface as the frame pivots between the positive and the negative roll angles.

Abstract: Systems and methods for generating deployment databases based on preloaded data from heterogeneous sources are disclosed herein. The system may receive first structured data. The system may extract first data of a first format and second data of a second format. The system may determine that the first data has a first update rate. The system may determine that the second data has a second update rate. The system may preload the first data by retrieving a first identifier and by storing a first preloaded representation of a first parent dataset for the first data. The system may receive a first request for a deployment database. The system, based on the first request, may retrieve the first preloaded representation. The system may generate the deployment database.

Abstract: Provided are a system and method for obtaining, according to current and historical URL placement(s) on search engine results pages (SERPs) for identified keywords, predicted URL performance in SERP positioning. Such performance can, using URL titles and snippets appearing on SERPS, be assessed for URLs filtered to meet targeted (i.e., non-branded, informational, transactional) classifications. When a machine learning model receives input, including, for example, (a) historical trajectories of SERP positions for filtered URLs matched for identified keywords, (b) URL classification as informational or transactional, and (c) URL work type categorization (e.g. optimization, new Content, or no action), positioning for an analyzed URL on one or more SERPs returned for query according to one or more identified keywords can be predicted for a predetermined time horizon.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides for automatic peering between virtual networks, such as virtual private clouds (VPCs). A VPC may be configured to operate in an “auto-peering” mode, allowing for automatic peering to be turned on or off. When auto-peering is turned on, that VPC may seek connections with other VPCs, such as other VPCs matching one or more predefined policies. In addition, the particular VPC with auto-peering turned on may be open to accept connection requests from other VPCs matching one or more predefined policies. The policies for requesting connection may be the same as or different than the policies for accepting connection requests. According to some examples, the VPC may be set to a “listening” mode, in which it is open to peering with any other VPC that matches a predefined policy, but is not actively seeking to establish other connections.

Abstract: An amplitude-modulated pulsed direct current (DC) electrotherapy system may comprise an electrotherapy glove for insertion of a practitioner's hand and an exterior surface including an electrically conductive patient-contact surface for contacting a patient's skin during an electrotherapy-assisted physical manipulation treatment of the patient's muscle within a physical manipulation target region, a signal generator operably connected to the glove via an electrically conductive interface to deliver an amplitude-modulated pulsed DC electrical signal to the target region via the patient-contact regions of the glove, the amplitude-modulated pulsed DC electrical signal having an alternating current electrical signal for inhibiting painful sensation in the patient's skin within the target region due to application of the amplitude-modulated pulsed DC electrical signal mixed with a pulsed DC electrical signal frequency and amplitude capable of inducing relaxation of the patient's muscle to increase a portion thereo

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for making a multilayer confectionery product provided. The method and apparatus include at least two sets of forming drums that form and laminate confectionery sheets.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for determining contextual objects related to web content. Web content may include one or more elements, which may be extracted from the web content and analyzed to identify any contextual objects. The web content elements may be hyperlink elements, and contextual objects may be identified based on the hyperlink elements. A dominant entity may be identified for the web content, and contextual objects relating to the dominant entity may be identified. When a request for web content is received, contextual objects may be provided with the requested content. Personalized contextual objects may be selected from the identified contextual objects based on data associated with the request for web content. Selection of a contextual object may result in navigation to a browsing environment associated with the selected contextual object.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a self-contained unit having a system for recovering polymer overspray from a pallet coating process. The self-contained unit includes a common enclosure having at least four walls, a ceiling and a floor. There is a collection tank located below the floor of the common enclosure and a roof platform is located above the ceiling of the common enclosure. Within the common enclosure is at least one spray booth having a waterfall wall with liquid flowing down a face of the waterfall wall to the collection tank. Mounted on the roof platform is a consolidation tank, hydrocyclone and pressure filter that are all part of the system for removing the polymer from the overspray mixture collected at the collection tank.