Abstract: The APPARATUSES, METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR A LEAD GENERATING HUB (“HUB”) facilitates the generation, evaluation, and recording of information and activities related to property transactions and associated communications. In embodiments, the HUB may be configured to identify leads for users based on user-entered information, user contacts, and/or the properties associated with a user and/or in which a user is interested. Leveraging connectivity between contract relationship management functionality, property listing service features, intelligent inbox coordination capabilities, and/or the like, the HUB may identify connections between user requirements and/or assets and opportunities to fulfill those requirements and/or to transact those assets.

Abstract: A system and method for integrating a home media system and other home systems. As a non-limiting example, various aspects of this disclosure provide a system and method that flexibly and efficiently provide communication and/or resource sharing between a home media system and various other home systems.

Abstract: A device for detecting stray electrical currents in fluid mediums comprises at least two probes for partially disposing in a fluid medium and a control unit. The control unit comprises at least one analog-to-digital signal converter in electrical communication with at least one of the probes, at least one audio-visual alarm, and a processor operably coupled to the at least one converter and to the at least one audio-visual alarm. The processor is operable to measure an electrical potential difference between the two probes, to calculate at least one frequency-dependent characteristic associated with a plurality of said measurements, and to transmit an alert signal if the at least one frequency-dependent characteristic satisfied a threshold. Advantageously, by monitoring for the frequency, the device more consistently and more reliably detects the presence of stray alternating currents.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to a vehicle having one or more computing devices that may receive instructions to pick up a passenger at a pickup location and determine when the vehicle is within a first distance of the pickup location. When the vehicle is within the first distance, the computing devices may make a first attempt to find a spot to park the vehicle and wait for the passenger. When the vehicle is unable to find a spot to park the vehicle on the first attempt, the computing devices may maneuvering the vehicle in order to make a second attempt to find a spot to park the vehicle and wait for the passenger. When the vehicle is unable to find a spot to park the vehicle on the second attempt, the computing devices may stop the vehicle in a current lane to wait for the passenger.

Abstract: A method, comprising: receiving a first search query that is associated with a video file; retrieving one or more search results in response to the first search query, each of the search results corresponding to a different section in the video file; and displaying the search results on a display device, wherein displaying any of the search results includes displaying a link that points to the section of the video file, which corresponds to the search result.

Abstract: A methodology and apparatus for providing casino game signage for a casino game which incorporates display information that is dynamically interchangeable between game specific and game non-specific information responsive to automatic detection of game play status at the game table. At least one electronic display is provided at respective casino game tables, and selected display information is wirelessly transmitted, and/or manually delivered, thereto. The display information which is displayed is dynamically selected based upon a sensor automatically detecting the status of play of the game, being game specific during play and selectively game specific and game non-specific during game play inactivity.

Abstract: A Person-to-person payments method and system may include receiving a request from a computer network to transfer funds from a first account to a second account, almost instantly. An alias (mobile number or email) is received and is associated with the second account and checked against a database. If the alias exists, multiple options may apply for transferring funds. Next, a secure party identifier is generated and the transfer may be completed. A Payments Switch Module may also communicate with a Third Party Payment Service Provider a request from a Sending or Receiving Financial Institution or party, to send or receive funds from a specific account held by the Third Party Payment Service Provider. This may occur on an adhoc, automatic, or scheduled basis enabling management of ‘personal cash concentration.’ This feature with the Third Party Payment Service Provider be characterized as a “Bring it Home” feature of the system.

Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods are described for wireless communications. A base station may send, to a wireless device, one or more radio resource control messages comprising parameters for one or more bandwidth parts or other wireless resources. The base station may send, to the wireless device, downlink control information comprising one or more bandwidth part identifiers. The wireless device may switch, based on the downlink control information, from a first bandwidth part to a second bandwidth part.

Abstract: In some implementations, a system may receive a status associated with a service of a user account. The system may schedule, based on the status, a transmission of a message at an expiration of a time period, wherein the message is generated to indicate the status. The system may monitor, during the time period, the status to detect an event associated with the service. The system may detect, based on an occurrence of the event, an update to the status. The system may perform, prior to the expiration of the time period, an action associated with the message to account for the update to the status.

Abstract: The invention generally relates to optical fibers, and, more particularly, to hollow-core optical fibers and cables for use in high-speed data transmission, including transmission of telecommunications data, and methods of manufacturing such hollow-core optical fibers and cables.

Abstract: A method of calibrating a collimating lens system includes transmitting, using an optical transmitter, a beam out of an optical fiber and through a collimating lens of the collimating lens system. The beam is reflected off a perfect flat mirror positioned at an output of the collimating lens and back towards the collimating lens, and received, via the collimating lens, at a power meter connected to the optical fiber. The method also includes adjusting a position of a tip of the optical fiber proximal to the collimating lens while tracking a power reading using the power meter, selecting a calibration position of the optical fiber corresponding to a highest power reading, and securing the optical fiber relative to the collimating lens using the calibration position.

Abstract: A method for adapting hotword recognition includes receiving audio data characterizing a hotword event detected by a first stage hotword detector in streaming audio captured by a user device. The method also includes processing, using a second stage hotword detector, the audio data to determine whether a hotword is detected by the second stage hot word detector in a first segment of the audio data. When the hotword is not detected by the second stage hotword detector, the method includes, classifying the first segment of the audio data as containing a negative hotword that caused a false detection of the hotword event in the streaming audio by the first stage hotword detector. Based on the first segment of the audio data classified as containing the negative hotword, the method includes updating the first stage hotword detector to prevent triggering the hotword event in subsequent audio data that contains the negative hotword.

Abstract: A vehicle latch, including: an override mechanism, the override mechanism having: a central door lock sector; a double lock sector; a double lock link, the double lock link operably coupling the central door lock sector to the double lock sector; a key cylinder; and a key cylinder link, the key cylinder link operably coupling the key cylinder to the central door lock sector.

Abstract: Examples of golf club heads and methods to manufacture golf club heads are generally described herein. In one example, a body portion of a golf club head may include a cavity having an opening and an internal structure defined by a wall portion and a base portion. A hosel portion may include an insert portion and a neck portion extending therefrom. The hosel portion may be attached to the body portion by an interference fit between the neck portion and the opening of the cavity. The insert portion may be received inside the cavity and may be spaced apart from the internal structure of the cavity. A space between the insert portion and the internal structure of the cavity may be partially or entirely filled with an adhesive to hold the hosel portion in place. Other examples may be described and claimed.

Abstract: A cart includes a chassis and attached wheels; an upper basket attached to the chassis; and a lower basket attached to the chassis. In some embodiments, the cart includes no widthwise push bar in a rear of the cart such that access is unobstructed to the upper and lower baskets from the rear of the cart by a person. In some embodiments, the chassis defines on each lateral side of the cart a pair of vertically spaced handles, each handle surrounding and defining an opening. The handles preferably include handle bars shaped in an oval. On each cart side a curved elongate member extends between and connects the handles, and the curved elongate members represent the rearmost part of the cart. The rear area of the upper basket defines a seat for an infant, and a rear ledge of the lower basket defines a seat for a toddler.

Abstract: An antenna having a reflector mounted on a rigid boom uses a line feed or phased array feed to operate in the Ka band with frequencies up to 36 gigahertz while maintaining the ability to operate at frequencies down to L-Band of 1-2 GHz.

Abstract: A male population of mosquito pupae sorted according to a sorting method is described. The sorting method may include adding a mixed population of mosquito pupae into an interior volume of a sieving container including base defining a set of openings enabling movement of mosquito pupae from the interior volume through the set of openings. The mixed population of mosquito pupae may include male mosquito pupae and female mosquito pupae. The method may also include adding a volume of aqueous solution to the interior volume. The method may also include removing a portion of the male pupae from the mixed population of mosquito pupae to by performing a sieving action that causes the portion of the male pupae and a portion of the volume of water to pass from the interior volume through the set of openings. The method may also include capturing the portion of the male pupae as the male population of mosquito pupae after the portion of the male pupae has passed through the set of openings.

Abstract: A one piece molded polymeric ligating clip comprises a pair of curved jaws having a hinge at a proximal end and a latch at a distal end. The inner face of each jaw includes two rows of transverse ribs, with the rows separated from one another along a longitudinal center line of each jaw. The ribs of one row are staggered with respect to the ribs of the other row of the same jaw as well as ribs of the corresponding rows of the other jaw. Each rib includes a body and a pyramid which projects away from the inner face of its jaw and toward the longitudinal center of its jaw. The pyramid tip comprises a sharp apex which projects across the longitudinal center of its respective jaw.

Abstract: Embodiments relate to a hydraulic fracturing system that includes a blender unit. The system includes an auger and hopper assembly to receive proppant from a proppant source and feed the proppant to the blender unit for mixing with a fluid. A first power source is used to power the blender unit in order to mix the proppant with the fluid and prepare a fracturing slurry. A second power source independently powers the auger and hopper assembly in order to align the hopper of the auger and hopper assembly with a proppant feed from the proppant source. Thus, the auger and hopper assembly can be stowed or deployed without use of the first power source, which is the main power supply to the blender unit.

Abstract: A roof edge intake vent has a base sheet member that rests over a roof opening and includes an upper edge having an upper mounting structure, and a lower edge has a lower mounting structure, for mounting a the top cover member thereupon. At least one vent opening is generally proximal the upper edge to allow airflow from the roof opening through the base sheet member. A plurality of first nail structures are adjacent the upper edge of the base sheet member, and a first baffle extends upwardly beside the vent opening opposite the first nail structures. A plurality of second nail structures are opposite the first baffle. A grill baffling extends laterally along the length of the top cover member adjacent the lower edge, and a second baffle extends downwardly adjacent the grill baffling and laterally the length of the top cover member.