Abstract: A computer-implemented method for providing a personalized interface to a user based on whether the user is serious about making a purchase may include: obtaining customer identification data and customer input data a customer, wherein the customer input data comprises a request from the customer; determining a request status of the customer based on the customer identification data and the customer input data; obtaining customer interface activity data of the customer based on the request status; obtaining customer purchasing data of the customer based on the request status; generating a prediction model based on the customer interface activity data and the customer purchasing data; training the generated prediction model by classifying the customer based on the customer interface activity data and the customer purchasing data; obtaining user identification data and user interface activity data of a user via a user device, the user interface activity data indicating interactive activities between the user an

Abstract: Polishing systems and methods are described. An exemplar polishing system includes: (i) a jig designed to secure mobile device; (ii) a polishing head designed to contact and polish a mobile device surface; (iii) a spindle disposed above the jig and fitted with the polishing head; (iv) a slurry dispenser arranged adjacent to the spindle and designed to store and dispense polishing slurry on the mobile device surface; and (v) a central controller programmed to control operation of the jig, the spindle, and the slurry dispenser such that during an operative state of the jig and the spindle, and under control of the central controller, the slurry dispenser dispenses polishing slurry to facilitate polishing of the mobile device surface.

Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle and control method thereof are provided. Data associated with the unmanned aerial vehicle that is to be communicated during handoff is identified. A service supplier is informed of an operational status of the unmanned aerial vehicle based on the identified data. Instructions corresponding to operation of the unmanned aerial vehicle are received from the service supplier.

Abstract: A light, durable, and user friendly cover for a laptop computer that integrates the protective qualities of hard shell cases with the aesthetics of soft cut-and-sew covers is disclosed. The cover includes top and bottom panels configured to cover the display and keyboard portions, respectively. Each panel is independent and separate from the other and each is formed as a unitary component of a molded resilient polymer material, such as polycarbonate, that is configured to reversibly and retentively snap-fit over the outer surface of the laptop computer. Each panel includes a raised lip along its perimeter edge region that defines an internally extending recessed region on the panel's outer surface. Fabric and/or leather overlays are positioned, sized and adhesively coupled atop the recessed regions and are protected from delaminating, fraying, and/or peeling by the raised perimeter lip.

Abstract: A touch screen display includes a display, a video graphics processing module, electrodes integrated into at least a portion of the display, and drive-sense circuits coupled to the electrodes. The drive-sense circuits, when enabled and concurrent with the display rendering frames of data into the visible images, detect changes in electrical characteristics of electrodes. At least some drive-sense circuits monitor sensor signals on at least some electrodes. A sensor signal includes a drive signal component and a receive signal component. The at least some drive-sense circuits generate the drive signal components of the sensor signals. The receive signal component is a representation of a change in an electrical characteristic of an electrode of the at least some electrodes when a corresponding drive signal component is applied to the electrode. The change in the electrical characteristic of the electrode is indicative of a proximal touch to the touch screen display.

Abstract: Methods for the thermal olefination of a methane feedstream involving the thermal cracking of the methane feedstream at selected temperatures and pressures in the absence of a catalyst, steam or added oxygen. The methane feedstream contains greater than 85 wt % methane, and the thermal cracking produces an effluent stream containing greater than 20 wt % ethylene. Thermal cracking is optionally performed at less than 1,100° C., and in some embodiments at 850-900° C. The methane feedstream optionally contains greater than 95 wt % methane and produces an effluent stream containing greater than 30 wt % olefins. Methane in the effluent stream may be recycled to the methane feedstream.

Abstract: Low head loss systems are detailed. The systems may include chambers having low impedance to water flow therethrough and repositionable gates or other valves within the chambers. The valves may direct water as a function of whether an associated heating device is active. At least some gates may incorporate poppet valves or other high-flow by-passes.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and system for providing on-site electrical power to a fracturing operation, and an electrically powered fracturing system. Natural gas can be used to drive a turbine generator in the production of electrical power. A scalable, electrically powered fracturing fleet is provided to pump fluids for the fracturing operation, obviating the need for a constant supply of diesel fuel to the site and reducing the site footprint and infrastructure required for the fracturing operation, when compared with conventional systems.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a technical solution by generating a value index score based on aggregation of a value from a combination of features as a unit. In one embodiment, instead of generating a value index score based on a collection of features with each feature being a discrete parameter, aspects of the invention generate the value index score while accounting for weights of a combination of features as a unit. Furthermore, embodiments of the invention generate a weight value for each feature and that the weight, not only will it be a factor in the calculation, but also be modifiable in response to other factors of the features.

Abstract: A computer includes a processor and a memory storing instructions executable by the processor to input strain data measuring mechanical strain on a vehicle camera and operation data of a vehicle component, the operation data describing at least one of an output or a state of the vehicle component, to a machine learning program that outputs a displacement of the vehicle camera from a neutral position based on the strain data and the operation data. The instructions further include instructions to identify a transformation matrix that transforms data from the vehicle camera to a coordinate system of the vehicle camera in the neutral position based on the output displacement of the vehicle camera, to apply the transformation matrix to data collected by the vehicle camera to generate transformed data, and to actuate one of the vehicle component or a second vehicle component based on the transformed data.

Abstract: In a combine harvester (10), the forward-directed driveline from the combine is coupled to the transversely oriented header drive axle through a transverse gearbox (26) that is mounted on a moveable cradle frame (20) onto which the header is mounted. in addition, the housing (28) of the gearbox or at least the portion of the housing including the input axle of the gearbox is rotatably arranged relative to the cradle frame (20), about a rotation axis oriented transversely to the combine's forward direction. A mechanical link (45) is furthermore provided between the rotatable gearbox housing (portion) (28) and the feeder housing (11), configured to control the orientation of the input axle (29) of the transverse gearbox, so as to maintain the alignment of the input axle (29) relative to the driveline of the combine.

Abstract: A monofin swimming device comprising a skeleton and an outer shell, wherein the combination attaches to a user's feet to assist in propelling the user through the water.

Abstract: A method, computer program, and computer system is provided for coding video data. Video data including one or more reference locations is received. The one or more reference locations are updated in a history list associated with the received video data based on intra block copy for a single value string mode. The video data is decoded based on the updated reference locations.

Abstract: In a method of video decoding at a video decoder, a first high level syntax (HLS) element and a second HLS element can be received. The first HLS element can indicate whether an explicit multiple transform selection (MTS) is enabled or disabled for an intra coded block. The second HLS element can indicate whether the explicit MTS is enabled or disabled for an inter coded block. The first and second HLS elements can control a same set of coding blocks that include the intra coded block and the inter coded block. An implicit MTS can be enabled for the intra coded block when the first HLS element indicates the explicit MTS is disabled for the intra coded block, and the second HLS element indicates the explicit MTS is enabled for the inter coded block.

Abstract: A wireless device receives one or more radio resource control messages comprising configuration parameters of a configured uplink grant Type 1 associated with a cell. The wireless device transmits one or more transport blocks based on the configured uplink grant Type 1. The wireless device transitions the cell to a dormancy in response to receiving a downlink control information (DCI). The wireless device suspends the configured uplink grant Type 1 associated with the cell in response to the transitioning the cell to the dormancy.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods related to describing slot information. In one aspect, a first wireless communication device determines a bitmap having a value for each of a plurality of slots for wireless traffic. The bitmap may indicate a status or type of a corresponding slot. The first wireless communication device may send, using a wireless local area network (WLAN) based protocol, to a second wireless communication device, a message comprising the bitmap. The message may further comprise a duration of each of the plurality of slots, a period of the plurality of slots, and a persistency of the plurality of slots.

Abstract: A watchband for a watch case that has straight upper and lower edges, each edge having a channel, and a cylindrical boss protruding from a back surface of the watch case. The watchband includes a mounting structure including a base having an aperture therein, and first and second bars connected to the base. A bracelet extends in an elongation direction between a first end connected to the mounting structure and a free end spaced from the mounting structure. When the watch case is assembled to the watchband, the first bar is positioned in one of the channels, the second bar is positioned in another one of the channels, and the cylindrical boss is positioned in the aperture. Optionally, the bracelet may include a hinge to facilitate application of the watchband to a user's wrist.

Abstract: Impedance systems and methods of use. The impedance systems include only one electrode positioned upon an elongate body, and at least two external electrodes. The only one electrode is configured to both excite an electric field and detect the electric field. The only one electrode works with a first external electrode to generate an electric field and works with a second external electrode to obtain conductance measurements from the electric field. In other embodiments the first external electrode and/or the second external electrode may also be configured to both excite an electric field and detect the electric field. In other embodiments, both the first external electrode and the second external electrode can work with the only one electrode to both generate an electric field and obtain at least one conductance measurement.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lighting system comprising a main power source, a light source driver electrically coupled to the main power source, and a light source unit driven by the light source driver. The light source driver is encased within a dedicated or independent driver housing. The light source driver and the driver housing are physically and electrically connected to the light source unit via a flexible cord. The length of the flexible cord is so configured that the light source unit can be installed at different locations inside a building without moving the light source driver around.

Abstract: Some implementations of the disclosure are directed to techniques for facial reconstruction from a sparse set of facial markers. In one implementation, a method comprises: obtaining data comprising a captured facial performance of a subject with a plurality of facial markers; determining a three-dimensional (3D) bundle corresponding to each of the plurality of facial markers of the captured facial performance; using at least the determined 3D bundles to retrieve, from a facial dataset comprising a plurality of facial shapes of the subject, a local geometric shape corresponding to each of the plurality of the facial markers; and merging the retrieved local geometric shapes to create a facial reconstruction of the subject for the captured facial performance.