Abstract: A method includes generating a plurality of pages from a plurality of records received from a plurality of data sources. Deduplication of the plurality of pages is facilitated based on a plurality of page metadata of the plurality of pages based on, for the each page of the plurality of pages. A filtered set of potentially-intersecting pages is identified for each given page as a proper subset of the plurality of pages stored in the page storage system based on first comparison parameters, and an intersecting set of pages that include a row number intersection with the given page is identified as a proper subset of the filtered set of potentially-intersecting pages based on second comparison parameters. Records with records with row numbers included in row number intersections with other pages in the intersecting set of pages are removed from the each page.

Abstract: Disclosed are examples of a method, a wearable device and a system enabling authentication of a user of a payment account or completion of a purchase transaction via signals generated by the wearable device. A process may include a wearable device generating a modulated signal using an encryption algorithm. The modulated signal may contain authentication information related to the wearable device including a cryptographic authentication message. The modulated signal is output to a biological medium interface of the wearable device that is coupled to a biological medium of a wearer of the wearable device. The biological medium is operable to conduct the modulated signal. A receiving device processes including decrypting and demodulating the modulated signal received from the biological medium. Using the demodulated signal, the authentication information transmitted from the wearable device is obtained. Based on the obtained authentication information, a transaction may be authorized, or a user authenticated.

Abstract: The method, system, and non-transitory computer-readable medium embodiments described herein are directed to verifying documents. In various embodiments, a server may receive a first image of a front-side of a document. The server may extract a first feature of the front-side of the document from the first image and identify a first environmental feature from the first image. The server may receive a second image of a backside of the document and identify a second feature of the backside of the document from the second image. The server may also identify a second environmental feature from the second image. The server may verify the document by confirming that the first feature matches the second feature and the first environmental feature matches the second environmental feature.

Abstract: An expandable annular seal tool including a cone having an actuation surface, a seal member disposed in the actuation surface, and an annular seal element disposed on the actuation surface. An embodiment of a borehole system including a borehole in a subsurface formation, and a tool disposed in the borehole.

Abstract: According to examples, an apparatus may include a processor that may calculate a normalized threat intelligence score (TIS) for an autonomous system (AS) based on a sum of threat intelligence (TI) signals associated with Internet protocol (IP) addresses controlled by the AS and a count of the IP addresses controlled by the AS. The processor may also determine, based on the normalized TIS for the AS, a probability that activities associated with the IP addresses controlled by the AS are likely to be malicious. The processor may further output the determined probability that the activities associated with the IP addresses controlled by the AS are likely to be malicious.

Abstract: A method, apparatus, and system of pause and replay of media content through bookmarks on a server device are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method of a server device includes authenticating a user of a client device, communicating a media content to the client device through a network, processing a pause request of the client device to pause the media content, storing a bookmark location indicating a current playback location of the media content in the client device on the server device, processing a play request of the user to play the media content from the bookmark location (e.g., the play request may be received from a different client device of the user), and communicating the media content from the bookmark location to the user.

Abstract: Devices and methods for treating tissue with microwave energy used in applications such as destroying a soft tissue by microwave ablation and/or creating point, line, area or volumetric lesions. Various embodiments of flexible, low-profile devices are also disclosed where such device can be inserted non-invasively or minimally invasively near or into the target tissue such as cardiac tissue. The devices disclosed herein comprise antennas wherein the field profile generated by an antenna is tailored and optimized for a particular clinical application. The antennas use unique properties of microwaves such as interaction of a microwave field with one or more conductive or non-conductive shaping elements to shape or redistribute the microwave field.

Abstract: An aquatic environment audio system for communication of wireless audio signals between a smartwatch and headphones worn by a user includes one or more wireless repeaters. Each of the one or more wireless repeaters includes a waterproof housing, an attachment mechanism for attaching the waterproof housing to the user between the smartwatch and the headphones. Each of the one or more wireless repeaters further includes a first antenna for receiving wireless signals from the smartwatch, repeater circuitry coupled with the first antenna for processing the wireless signals received from the smartwatch, and a second antenna coupled with the wireless repeater circuitry for transmitting the processed wireless signals to the headphones. One or more of the first antenna, repeater circuitry, and second antenna are contained in the waterproof housing.

Abstract: A no-kill computer-implemented method for collection of physical information and production of a three-dimensional visual replica of a fish includes: first providing a computer-implemented wireless mobile device having a processor; second providing a computer-implemented collection and production platform application to receive and record collected visual image data of the field of view; training a collector lens on a physical visual reference in the field of view; collecting visual image data of the field of view; identifying specimen visual image data within overall visual image data for the complete field of view; compensating for uncontrolled floating motion; of the vessel; generating a virtual three-dimensional visual model of the fish; and fabricating, by a three-dimensional printer, a physical three-dimensional visual replica from the virtual three-dimensional visual model of the fish.

Abstract: A system for bidirectional two-factor remote user authentication includes a workflow engine comprising one or more processors and at least one memory element for storing instructions. The system further includes a client device with one or more processors, a display, and a user login interface. The workflow engine generates and encrypts one or more login identifiers, which is visually encoded as an authentication image and displayed on the terminal's display. An electronic device, also connected to the workflow engine, includes a password, a display with a graphical user interface, one or more processors, and at least one memory element. The device's authentication identifier reader decrypts the one or more login identifiers from the authentication image and compares it with the password to determine a match. Upon a match, the device transmits an authorization for the login request to the workflow engine.

Abstract: Provided is an illumination device comprising a support structure and a light-emitting component being provided on one side of the support structure. The support structure also has an opening on one of its sides and an optical component cooperating with the opening to form an accommodating space. The illumination device also comprises an integrally formed light transmission portion provided above a light-emitting side of the light-emitting component. The light transmission portion is configured to transmit light from the light-emitting component. The illumination device additionally comprises a plurality of sealing portions being integrally formed.

Abstract: A database system is operable to generate a first segment that includes a first subset of a plurality of rows. A first secondary indexing scheme for indexing the first segment is selected from a plurality of secondary indexing options, and first index data for the first segment is generated in accordance with the first secondary indexing scheme. A second segment is generated that includes a second subset of the plurality of rows. A second secondary indexing scheme for indexing the second segment is selected from the plurality of secondary indexing options, and second index data is generated for the second segment in accordance with the second secondary indexing scheme. Execution of a query is facilitated by utilizing the first index data and the second index data.

Abstract: A computing system that includes one or more server computing devices including one or more processors configured to execute instructions for a domain extensibility module that provides software development tools for building domain extensions for a database platform, and a data ingestion module that provides software development tools for defining a metadata schema for extracting metadata from data files. The one or more processors are configured to receive a set of data from a user computing device, define a target metadata schema that includes one or more metadata fields that will be populated during a data ingestion process, define a target domain extension that defines one or more data types for storing the received set of data after performing the data ingestion process, and ingest the received set of data using a metadata extraction pipeline to generate metadata files based on the target metadata schema.

Abstract: The method of obtaining DICOM files may comprise receiving, by a processor, scanning data of a scannable graphic associated with an item, wherein the scannable graphic is associated with DICOM tag data; extracting, by the processor, the DICOM tag data from the scanning data; determining, by the processor, that the DICOM tag data is associated with a first DICOM file; identifying, by the processor, a user of the first DICOM file; retrieving, by the processor, the first DICOM file; searching, by the processor, for other DICOM files that are associated with at least one of the user or the first DICOM file; retrieving, by the processor, the other DICOM files; and sending, by the processor and to the user, the first DICOM file and the other DICOM files.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to direct lysis apparatus and methods for molecular diagnostics. Certain embodiments include a piston cycled from a first position proximal to a first end of a housing, to a second position proximal to a second end of the housing, and back to the first position proximal to the first end of the housing. In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to devices, methods, and systems for molecular diagnostics that do not comprise a piston.

Abstract: Expandable intervertebral spacer system having a top plate and a bottom plate which are separated and held apart a changeable distance forming a cage. The plates are held apart by four locking mechanisms in the cage at or near the corners or the periphery of the plates, leaving the cavity of the cage substantially unobstructed. Each locking mechanism is made of two saw-toothed posts that cooperate to lock the top plate a desired distance from the bottom plate. The saw-tooth posts are biased against each other with a spring. Once the spacer is implanted in a patient with a removable insertion tool, the top and bottom plates are forced apart incrementally, one saw tooth at a time, in a ratchet-like motion, using a removable expansion mechanism. Optionally, each stanchion is surrounded by a sheath to prevent bone particles and other debris from interfering with the mating of the saw teeth.

Abstract: A multi-axis rotation control ankle brace, wherein the direction and magnitude of force can be controlled around three axes of the ankle joint through an adjustable tensioning apparatus. The device may be applied to address conditions such as chronic ankle instability, foot drop, or osteoarthritis by providing such forces around the joint as an external-muscle tendon system to improve function, reduce pain, or restore mobility of the user. While more are contemplated herein, five preferred embodiments are specifically disclosed in the current application. Three preferred embodiments comprise a proximal portion and a distal portion, wherein the proximal portion is anchored above the ankle joint and houses, in aspects, the adjustment mechanism. The proximal portion is connected to the distal portion by tensioning or compressive elements, through which threes can be controlled by the user via the adjustment mechanism.

Abstract: Presented is an apparatus and a means to more broadly apply a projected fluid to a surface by the passing of the fluid through a convergent diffuser. The use of a convergent diffuser runs counter to the present state of the art which suggests the use of a divergently configured diffuser. A preferred embodiment teaches a construction of the diffuser employing mesh configurations in various shapes. Another embodiment envisions a diffuser configured of a coil of material formed in a donut shape through which a fluid passes and is dispersed.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to 3-heteroaryl pyrrolidine and piperidine compounds which are agonists of orexin receptors. The present invention is also directed to uses of the compounds described herein in the potential treatment or prevention of neurological and psychiatric disorders and diseases in which orexin receptors are involved. The present invention is also directed to compositions comprising these compounds. The present invention is also directed to uses of these compositions in the potential prevention or treatment of such diseases in which orexin receptors are involved.

Abstract: A computing system is provided, including one or more processors configured to receive a plurality of input matrices M. Each input matrix M may include a plurality of estimated input correlation coefficients. The one or more processors may be further configured to compute a respective plurality of estimated closest correlation matrices X0 for the plurality of input matrices M at a semidefinite program solver. Each estimated closest correlation matrix X0 may be a positive definite matrix. The one or more processors may be further configured to generate a training data set including at least the plurality of estimated closest correlation matrices X0. The one or more processors may be further configured to train a machine learning model using the training data set.