Abstract: A computer-implemented method of generating a marketing offer for a user associated with a mobile device may include: receiving first data that includes offers for sale of a product; generating and transmitting a stream of the offers to the mobile device; adding a respective incentive to a corresponding offer in the stream, wherein: a magnitude of the respective incentive is incremented toward a corresponding maximum based on a quantity of users that have redeemed the corresponding offer; and the maximum for the respective incentive is determined based on a first machine learning model configured to optimize a net present value of offers, the first machine learning model being trained using historical data of engagement rates of users for offers with a variety of incentives; receiving historical user information associated with the user; and using a second machine learning model, selecting a particular offer from the stream and transmitting a notification to the mobile device, separate from the stream, that i

Abstract: Holsters for a pistol have a body defining a receptacle configured to removably receive in a holstered condition a pistol with an illuminator device, the body when oriented for use having an open upper end from which the grip extends when in the holstered condition, the receptacle having a forward surface associated with the slide, the receptacle having a trigger guard space defined by a trigger guard support portion of the body, the receptacle having an illuminator space below the trigger guard and aft of a lower portion of the forward surface and configured to receive the illuminator device, and the forward surface of the receptacle having a relief space configured to receive the top surface of the slide adjacent to the muzzle end when the pistol is rotated while moved between an unholstered condition and the holstered condition such that the illuminator device clears the trigger guard support portion.

Abstract: The oral supplements of the present invention utilize phenolic compounds in combination with creatine, choline, and trisodium citrate, wherein when taken together result in enhanced cellular permeation in comparison to cellular permeation in the absence of the other compounds of the combination leading to improved brain and/or physical functioning.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for forming cemented ground support columns is disclosed. Namely, driving mandrels are provided for the efficient construction of incrementally enlarged diameter support columns. For example, the driving mandrel includes a feed tube that has a top portion and an expansion head portion. The expansion head portion further includes an expansion (or compaction) chamber and a flexible tubular egress port. Further, construction methods are provided of using the driving mandrels for the efficient construction of incrementally enlarged diameter support columns.

Abstract: A portable exercise device includes a pedal spaced away from and pivotably connected to a base and having a neutral position relative to a pivot axis. The pedal is configured to rotate about the pivot axis in a first direction toward the base and in a second direction, opposite the first direction, toward the base. The device also includes a resistance mechanism configured to exert a force on the pedal about the pivot axis in a direction opposite to the respective direction of rotation of the pedal. The device is movable between an open, in-use configuration, where the pedal is disposed in the neutral position to receive a foot and spaced away from the base, and a closed configuration, where the pedal is adjacent the base.

Abstract: Methods and systems for a software application for the marketing and sale of prescription drugs. Pharmaceutical companies must adapt to an ever changing, ever shrinking sales environment. Systems and methods described below may reach those targeted providers and provide every service that a human sales rep may provide. Discussed further below, the methods and systems provide video details, samples, co-pay cards, full product information, web page links, access to CE courses, Q and A links, printable insurance snapshot, product launch dates, virtual lunch and learn scheduling, partnered pharmacies, specialty pharmacies, convention links, printable and orderable detail literature and more.

Abstract: A method includes receiving text input data for conversion into synthesized speech and determining, using a hotword-aware model trained to detect a presence of a hotword assigned to a user device, whether a pronunciation of the text input data includes the hotword. The hotword is configured to initiate a wake-up process on the user device for processing the hotword and/or one or more other terms following the hotword in the audio input data. When the pronunciation of the text input data includes the hotword, the method also includes generating an audio output signal from the text input data and providing the audio output signal to an audio output device to output the audio output signal. The audio output signal when captured by an audio capture device of the user device, configured to prevent initiation of the wake-up process on the user device.

Abstract: Processing inputs to electronic list systems. Receiving, from a user device, a user input. Parsing the received user input for a minimum set of product data for querying a shopping service. Upon parsing a minimum set of product data for querying a shopping service, querying at least one shopping service using the parsed data. Receiving, from at least one queried shopping service, at least one product description responsive to the query. Presenting, via the user device, each received at least one product description to the user.

Abstract: Processes herein may be used to thermally crack various hydrocarbon feeds, and may eliminate the refinery altogether while making the crude to chemicals process very flexible in terms of crude. In embodiments herein, crude is progressively separated into at least light and heavy fractions. Depending on the quality of the light and heavy fractions, these are routed to one of three upgrading operations, including a fixed bed hydroconversion unit, a fluidized catalytic conversion unit, or a residue hydrocracking unit that may utilize an ebullated bed reactor.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are system, method, and computer program product embodiments for creating a personalized barcode for an account holder at an Automated Teller Machine (ATM). An embodiment operates by storing account holder unique data and a first rule for generating a personalized barcode unique to the account holder based on the account holder unique data. After receiving a request for completion of a transaction from the first account holder, placing the account holder unique data and the first rule in a pairing service. Thereafter, the ATM is configured to retrieve the account holder unique data and the first rule from the pairing service, generate the first personalized barcode based on the first rule and the account holder unique data, and present the first personalized barcode to the first account holder.

Abstract: Combined online game and e-commerce systems and methods are provided. The systems and methods provide an online gaming and shopping experience for the gamer in which the gamer may play various aspects of the game wherein at least one of the aspects of the game is a store or group of stores that offer the option to purchase items and/or services for receipt in the physical world.

Abstract: This document describes apparatuses and techniques for radar-enabled sensor fusion. In some aspects, a radar field is provided and reflection signals that correspond to a target in the radar field are received. The reflection signals are transformed to provide radar data, from which a radar feature indicating a physical characteristic of the target is extracted. Based on the radar features, a sensor is activated to provide supplemental sensor data associated with the physical characteristic. The radar feature is then augmented with the supplemental sensor data to enhance the radar feature, such as by increasing an accuracy or resolution of the radar feature. By so doing, performance of sensor-based applications, which rely on the enhanced radar features, can be improved.

Abstract: Systems and methods for decoding are provided. A method includes receiving a bitstream including a sequence parameter set (SPS), the SPS including a flag that specifies whether the bitstream includes only one coded picture; inferring a value of at least one syntax element of the SPS, based on the flag specifying that the bitstream includes only the one coded picture; and decoding the one coded picture based on the inferring.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a container opener for opening a planar portion of a sealed container by cutting the planar portion of the container, while leaving little to no sharp edges on the container at the point of the cut.

Abstract: A sulfuric acid generating system can include: a primary burn chamber; an exhaust pipe extending from the burn chamber at a first end to an opposite second end; a secondary burn chamber located between the first end and second end; and a primary venturi pump having a gas inlet coupled to an outlet at the second end of the exhaust pipe and having an aqueous media in let and having a fluid outlet. A method of producing sulfurous acid can include: providing sulfur to the primary burn chamber; burning a first portion of the sulfur in the primary burn chamber to form a first portion of sulfur dioxide; burning a second portion of the sulfur in the secondary burn chamber to form a second portion of sulfur dioxide; and mixing the first portion and second portion of sulfur dioxide with an aqueous composition so as to produce aqueous sulfurous acid.

Abstract: A variety of kits are provided that are configured with components, systems and methods for monitoring various industrial settings, including kits with self-configuring sensor networks, communication gateways, and automatically configured back end systems.

Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method for balancing traffic loads on beam outroutes that contain both multicast and unicast traffic. An outroute is designated for supplying at least multicast traffic within a beam of a satellite communication system. Terminals interested in receiving the multicast traffic are moved to the designated outroute. Traffic loads on all outroutes within the beam, including the designated outroute, are compared to determine if variations in the traffic loads exceed a predetermined threshold. A load balancing routine is performed to redistribute the traffic loads on all outroutes, while excluding any terminal that is actively receiving the multicast traffic from the load balancing routine.

Abstract: An electronic vaping device includes a power supply section, a heater assembly section, and a cartridge. The power supply section includes a power supply. The cartridge section includes a reservoir configured to store a pre-vapor formulation, and a wick in fluid communication with the pre-vapor formulation. The heater assembly section is connected to the power supply section and the cartridge. The heater assembly section includes at least one plate heater in physical contact with a portion of the wick. The at least one plate heater is selectively electrically connectable to the power supply.

Abstract: The invention relates to the therapy of diseases associated with the activity of histamine receptors, in particular for the treatment of allergic diseases, preferably the therapy of perennial and persistent allergic rhinitis, itch, as well as a number of other diseases associated with the activity of histamine receptor type 3 and/or 4, using compound N,N?-bis(2-(1H-imidazol-5-yl)ethyl)malonamide. This compound, as well as pharmaceutically acceptable salts, hydrates, or solvates thereof, is an antagonist of histamine receptor type 3 and/or 4. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing a therapeutically effective amount of Compound I.

Abstract: A method to produce crude tall oil (CTO) having a reduced sulfur content is disclosed. Black liquor soap (BLS) is treated with 0.05 to 0.45% by weight H2O2. Hydrogen peroxide treated BLS compositions, CTO compositions, and chemical compositions derived thereof, including depitched CTO, TOP, depitched CTO distillation fractions, and products derived therefrom are disclosed. The use of a small amount of H2O2 results in a decreased degree of foaming.