Abstract: A computer-based apparatus for managing data based on performance of an underlying securities index including a memory element of a computer configured to store computer executable instructions and a processor for the computer, configured to execute the computer readable instructions to receive information on a lower buffer threshold against losses for an investment, and determine a total return on the investment during an outcome period o, wherein the total return is adjusted to fall above the buffer threshold.

Abstract: A system and accompanying methods for sanitizing indoor air is disclosed. The system may receive air from an air supply unit and analyze characteristics associated with the received air, such as by utilizing sensors of a sensor unit. Based upon the characteristics of the air, the system may direct the air along one of multiple possible pathways. In certain embodiments, the system may include determining, based on an analysis of the characteristics of the air, whether the air requires treatment and, if the air requires treatment, whether the air can be treated. Based on the analysis, the system may allow the air to pass directly into an indoor environment without treatment, activate one or more treatment modules to treat the air if the air can be treated, or activate an exhaust module to exhaust the air to another environment if the air requires treatment but cannot be treated effectively.

Abstract: A vertically oriented solar concentrator reactor system and method of use for high temperature thermochemical processes and/or electrical power generation. In one embodiment, the vertically oriented solar concentrator reactor system produces a thermochemical reaction of a stream of irradiated particles arranged concentrically with a concentrated light cone. In one aspect, the vertically oriented solar concentrator reactor system collects an irradiated particle stream within a hot particle containment vessel which communicates thermal energy to a heat exchanger, the heat exchanger in turn driving an electrical power generator. In one embodiment, the particles are a lunar regolith.

Abstract: A method is disclosed herein. A computing system receives a data feed for an event. The data feed includes real-time player and team information. The computing system generates a feature representation of the data feed. The computing system generates micro predictions for the event. The micro predictions for the event are associated with predictions at a match level. The computing system generates macro predictions for each team involved in the event. The macro predictions are associated with predictions across one or more seasons. The computing system generates an output. The output includes the micro predictions and the macro predictions.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to utilizing paid time off. In one example, the systems and methods described herein may provide an infrastructure to repurpose paid time off into other uses, such as cash, travel, bill payments, and the like.

Abstract: An axle assembly that includes a sector cam. The sector cam may be rotatable about a sector cam axis and may be operatively connected to first and second shift collars. Rotation of the sector cam about the sector cam axis may control movement of the first and second shift collars.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to systems, media, and methods of accessing data from a test settlement file. An application programming interface (API) configured to permit alteration of one or more fields of test data in a test data file is exposed by a settlement generator. One or more fields of test data exposed by the API are altered. A test data file in a configurable format is generated based on the one or more fields of test data and alteration. The test data file is transmitted from the settlement generator to an orchestrator. A binary file, converted from the test data file, is transmitted from the settlement generator to a third-party processor. One or more pieces of data from a test settlement file are retrieved by the settlement generator, where the test settlement file includes processing results of the binary file received from the third-party processor.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to systems and methods for providing an enterprise user with an electronic identity and an electronic mailbox when the user has denied, degraded, intermittent, or latent network connectivity. In aspects, a database limited to a single user containing the user's electronic identity and electronic mailbox is provided. The single user database is replicated using a multi-master replication scheme across the cloud and on-premises servers. When a user is entering an environment with denied, degraded, intermittent, or latent network connectivity (“DDIL”), the single user database is replicated to a DDIL server. The user is provided access to their electronic identity and electronic mailbox in the single-user database via the DDIL server during periods of denied, degraded, intermittent, or latent network connectivity.

Abstract: A system for localized information provision using wireless communication, includes a computing device designed and configured to receive, from a wireless signal generator located in a navigable space, a location identifier, input at least a user-entered datum associated with the location identifier, instantiate a display data structure as a function of the at least a user-entered datum, wherein, the display data structure includes a plurality of data signals including the at least a user-entered datum, each display signal of the plurality of display signals includes a subset of a plurality of categories of data, and the display data structure includes a display order for the plurality of data signals, record at least an element of contextual data, and generate a localized data record, wherein the localized data record include display data structure, location identifier, and an association of the contextual data with the display order.

Abstract: The various implementations described herein include methods, devices, and systems for implementing high dynamic range and automatic exposure functions in a video system. In one aspect, a method is performed at a video camera device and includes, while operating in a non-high dynamic range (HDR) mode: capturing first video data of a scene with the image sensor; determining whether a minimum number of pixels of the first video data meets one or more first color intensity criteria; and in accordance with the determination that the minimum number of pixels of the first video data meets the one or more first color intensity criteria, switching operation from the non-HDR mode to an HDR mode.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to utilizing paid time off. In one example, the systems and methods described herein may provide an infrastructure to repurpose paid time off into other uses, such as cash, travel, bill payments, and the like.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus for automatic sharding and load balancing in a distributed data processing system. In one aspect, a method includes determining workload distribution for an application across worker computers and in response to determining a load balancing operation is required: selecting a first worker computer having a highest load measure relative to respective load measure of the other work computers; determining one or more move operations for a partition of data assigned to the first worker computer and a weight for each move operation; and selecting the move operation with a highest weight the selected move operation.

Abstract: A system for signaling extension functions used in decoding a sequence including a plurality of pictures, each picture processed at least in part according to a picture parameter set is disclosed. An extension presence signaling flag is read and used to determine whether flags signaling the performance of extension functions are to be read. The flags are only read if indicated by the extension presence signaling flag.

Abstract: A retrieval catheter and methods of use are described for removing a heart valve therapy such as a leaflet clip or artificial leaflet cord. The retrieval catheter can include a cutting element and a basket, piercing element, clamping mechanism, or similar grasping device. The method includes delivering a catheter to the region of the heart valve therapy and then manipulating the catheter and associated instruments to cut tissue as necessary and then remove the heart valve therapy and withdraw the catheter.

Abstract: An image sensor may include an array of image pixels arranged in rows and columns. Each column of pixels may be coupled to current source transistors and capacitance cancellation circuitry. The capacitance cancellation circuitry may include capacitors, a common source amplifier transistor, an autozero switch, a switch for selectively deactivating at least one of the capacitors during sample-and-hold reset and sample-and-hold signal operations.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of golf bags, golf bag tops, and methods to manufacture golf bags and golf bag tops are generally described herein. In one example, a golf bag top may include a club divider portion and a handle portion. A club fastener portion may extend from the handle portion and may receive a golf club shaft. A magnetic portion in the club fastener portion may magnetically attract the shaft. A magnet cover portion may be coupled to the club fastener portion and may include a flap portion entirely or partially covering the magnetic portion that would otherwise directly contact the shaft. The flap portion may provide physical separation between the magnetic portion and the shaft without prohibiting magnetic attraction therebetween. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.

Abstract: A method for remote management of appointment data includes: receiving appointment data including a time range, an originating user identifier, invitee user identifiers, and an appointment length; identifying an originating user data entry that includes the originating user identifier and invitee user data entries that include the invitee user identifiers; transmitting a calendar data request to the respective associated calendar provider for each calendar data entry included in the originating and invitee user data entries; receiving calendar data for each calendar data entry that includes availability in the time range; identifying an appointment time having a highest availability of invitees based on received availability; and transmitting the appointment time, for each calendar data entry included in the originating and invitee user data entries, to the associated calendar provider.

Abstract: A method for producing clean black mass, anode or cathode for subsequent recycling is provided, the method comprising subjecting an intact battery to a shredding process to produce an aggregate, wherein the smallest particle generated is between 2.5 percent and 40 percent of original battery size. Also provided is a shredder for minimizing aggregation of whole batteries, the shredder comprising a shaft defining a longitudinal axis and a latitudinal axis; and a plurality of teeth disposed on said knives which fit on said shaft at an angle to the latitudinal axis selected from 15 degrees and 45 degrees, wherein the teeth have a first proximal end integrally molded to the shaft and a second free distal end.

Abstract: An electronic device that selectively provides secure access of a second electronic device to a network is described. This electronic device receives an access request associated with a computer, where the access request includes one or more authentication parameters associated with a user. In response, the electronic device confirms the one or more authentication parameters to determine whether there is an authentication match. Moreover, when there is an authentication match, the electronic device accesses a policy associated with or that includes: a spatial criterion, a temporal criterion, information associated with the user, information associated with the one or more authentication parameters, and/or information associated with the network.

Abstract: Embodiments of golf club heads, golf clubs, and methods to manufacture golf club heads and golf clubs are generally described herein. In one example, a golf club head may include a body portion including an interior cavity, a filler material in the interior cavity, and a face portion having a front surface, a back surface, a face perimeter defined by a face toe edge, a face heel edge, a face top edge, and a face sole edge.