Abstract: An investor feedback system is provided having a single general user interface; and a computer connected to the single general user interface and having: a computer readable storage device having a database module for collecting, storing, and linking data associated with financial performance of a user account; a central processing unit connected to the single general user interface and the computer readable storage device, and running a plurality of core modules to display a progressive series of images for an action element representing the financial performance of the user monetary account, the plurality of core modules include: a user goal selection module configured to allow a user to set a financial goal for the monetary account in numerical value; and a data display module configured to present a graphical representation of financial performance of the financial goal in view of current status of the monetary account.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for obtaining, for each of multiple words or sub-words, audio data corresponding to multiple users speaking the word or sub-word; training, for each of the multiple words or sub-words, a pre-computed hotword model for the word or sub-word based on the audio data for the word or sub-word; receiving a candidate hotword from a computing device; identifying one or more pre-computed hotword models that correspond to the candidate hotword; and providing the identified, pre-computed hotword models to the computing device.

Abstract: A package release system for delivering packages using radio controlled or autonomous vehicle like a drone. The package is carried at a first angle then released when the package changes angles such as when set on the ground.

Abstract: Apparatus to enforce network policy based on identity authentication at a network endpoint device by offloading the authentication to a network attached authentication devices is disclosed. The authentication device may use Statistical Object Identification to perform the authentication. The present disclosure greatly reduces the resources needed by the network endpoint device to perform the authentication and eliminates the topological restrictions found in traditional network appliance based approaches.

Abstract: Deep neural network accelerators (DNNs) with independent datapaths for simultaneous processing of different classes of operations and related methods are described. An example DNN accelerator includes an instruction dispatcher for receiving chains of instructions having both instructions for performing a first class of operations and a second class of operations corresponding to a neural network model. The DNN accelerator further includes a first datapath and a second datapath, where each is configured to execute at least one instruction chain locally before outputting any results. The instruction dispatcher is configured to forward instructions for performing the first class of operations to the first datapath and forward instructions for performing the second class of operations to the second datapath to overlap in time a performance of at least a subset of the first class of operations with a performance of at least a subset of the second class of operations.

Abstract: A rowing exercise apparatus has a linkage assembly that is provided in two boxes. One box includes a forward frame member, a crank rotatably mounted on the forward frame member, and a forward portion of a seat supporting link operatively connected to the crank. Another box includes a rearward frame member, a rocker link pivotally mounted on the rearward frame member, and a rearward portion of the seat supporting link operatively connected to the the rocker link. The linkage assembly is made suitable for use by rigidly connecting the two frame members to one another and by rigidly connecting the two portions of the seat supporting link to one another. At least one bracket is rigidly interconnected between the two portions of the seat supporting link. One such bracket is welded onto a rearward end of the forward portion of the seat supporting link to underlie and directly support a proximate end of the rearward portion of the seat supporting link.

Abstract: An exemplary accessory for an electronic smoking article includes a hollow body having inner and outer surfaces and a sensor in the body. The sensor is configured to detect an emission of the electronic smoking article. A processor is embedded in the body, where the processor is configured to generate smoking topography data based on the emission. A display generates an output based on the smoking topography data provided by the processor.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides apparatuses and methods for measurement of the biocapacitance of tissue. The apparatus comprises a sensor comprising two electrodes, a movable element coupled to the sensor, and a switch disposed between the movable element and a fixed element, wherein the switch electrically closes when a gap between the movable element and the fixed element is less than or equal to a pre-determined value. The device makes a measurement of the biocapacitance between the two electrodes when the switch closes.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus includes a user supporting member having a beam member at one end and a U-shaped member at an opposite end. At least one bracket is rigidly interconnected between the beam member and the U-shaped member. One such bracket is welded onto a middle portion of the U-shaped member to underlie and directly support a proximate end of the beam member. At least one bolt extends through the beam and the bracket to establish a rigid connection therebetween. In a preferred application, a seat is mounted on the user supporting member, and the user supporting member is part of a linkage assembly operatively connected to a frame to move the seat through at least one elliptical path.

Abstract: A system for and method of, processing post-consumer and post-industrial waste streams, producing active ingredients for waste stream processing, processing aqueous waste streams, preparing and collecting a multi-purpose chemical precursor, removing phosphates, nitrates, heavy metals, and other contaminants from aqueous waste streams, collecting and processing a post-consumer and post-industrial product from aqueous waste streams, administering and positioning assets and processes associated with waste stream processing, and scheduling operations for sub-systems of the system.

Abstract: Chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) polishing compositions, methods and systems are provided to reduce oxide trench dishing and improve over-polishing window stability. High and tunable silicon oxide removal rates, low silicon nitride removal rates, and tunable SiO2: SiN selectivity are also provided. The compositions use a unique combination of abrasives such as ceria coated silica particles and chemical additives such as maltitol, lactitol, maltotritol or combinations as oxide trench dishing reducing additives.

Abstract: Embodiments may relate to a vehicle comprising: a sensor to identify, based on an audio or visual condition, the occurrence of a condition related to a passenger of the vehicle. The vehicle may further include a processor coupled with the sensor. The processor may be configured to identify, in a user profile of the first passenger of the vehicle, a pre-identified action. The processor may further be configured to perform, or facilitate the performance of, the pre-identified action by the vehicle based on the occurrence of the audio or visual condition. Other embodiments may be described or claimed.

Abstract: Described is an apparatus for finishing metallic and non-metallic surfaces by abrasion techniques. Described is an apparatus configured for finishing a zone on the surface of a bladed article of manufacture, wherein the apparatus comprises one or more channels having a cross-sectional profile including at least one finishing area to finish an operative zone of the article that optimizes a clearance portion of the article, wherein an angle of each finishing area of the cross-sectional profile is substantively the same as an optimal clearance angle of the article, wherein the apparatus is configured to position the operable zone of the article along the angle of the finishing area during sharpening.

Abstract: A capsule for a heat-not-burn (HNB) aerosol-generating device may include a base of a thermally-conductive material, the base defining a first cavity therein, the base including a first surface, the first surface defining an opening to a second cavity, the first surface including a first plurality of apertures through the first surface. The capsule may further include a cover coupled to the base and on the base, the cover including a second plurality of apertures in a middle portion of the cover, the first plurality of apertures and the second plurality of apertures defining an air flow path through the base and the cover.

Abstract: In systems and methods for adjusting the firmness of a mattress assembly and/or modulating the pressure in a mattress assembly, a mattress assembly includes: a two-dimensional array of bladders; at least one pump that is in fluid communication with the bladders to provide air and/or fluid to the bladders; multiple valves that are interposed between the pump and the bladders to control the flow of air and/or fluid to or from the bladders; a pressure sensor operably connected to one or more of the bladders; and a controller in communication with the pump, the valves, and the pressure sensors. The controller is configured to selectively actuate the pump and one or more of the valves, while receiving feedback from the pressure sensors, in order to adjust the firmness of the mattress assembly and/or modulate the pressure in the mattress assembly.

Abstract: A header that includes at least one support and transport wheel assembly having an axle and two wheels. The wheel assembly is coupled to the main body of the header by an actuating system that includes an actuator mechanism configured to actuate a swivel movement of the axle and the wheels, the swivel movement being configured to bring the wheel assembly to or from a position wherein the axle is transversal to the longitudinal direction of the header. The wheel assembly is equipped with a drawbar that is deployable from a storage position to a deployed position, wherein the movement of the drawbar between the positions is synchronized with the swivel movement of the wheel assembly.

Abstract: A system and method of use are provided for a hand sanitizer dispenser bottle. Disclosed herein is a system comprising a hand sanitizer dispenser bottle, including a reservoir configured to contain sanitizing liquid, an arm extending from the reservoir, a nozzle positioned on a lower surface of an upper portion of the arm, the nozzle configured for dispensing sanitizing liquid, and a sensor for detection the presence of a user's hand. In some embodiments, the nozzle is a dual-headed nozzle.

Abstract: A Conductor on Molded Barrel (COMB) magnet assembly optimized for High Temperature Superconducting (HTS) materials. The magnet assembly comprises a magnetic coil(s) carried by a conductor support structure and configured in cosine-theta geometry. Created using additive manufacturing, the conductor support structure features a continuous cable channel that fittedly carries and positions elongated straight portion(s) of the magnetic coil(s) parallel to a magnetic axis. The conductor support structure may be cylindrically shaped and longitudinally bored, with the continuous cable channel comprising an outer channel portion (distal on the cylinder) and an inner channel portion (proximal on the cylinder). A transition hole that joins the outer channel portion and the inner channel portion allows a single magnetic coil to be wound along both the outer and inner surfaces of the conductor support structure.

Abstract: Communications between heavy equipment machines during tree felling operations. A method includes identifying a tree felling area to be cut in a tree felling operation and determining instructions for executing the tree felling operation with two or more heavy equipment machinery. The method includes receiving first sensor data from a first heavy equipment during execution of the tree felling operation and providing the first sensor data to a second heavy equipment during execution of the tree felling operation.

Abstract: System and methods are disclosed to facilitate the active management and allocation of the knowledge resources of an organization. In one exemplary implementation, the systems and methods include an Artificial Intelligence (AI) controller module installed on a computing device, such as a computer server, configured to pass enterprise and transactional data to one or more AI systems, and accept the results back into the organization, either by changing data values or by creating cases or entities. The system collects data about the transaction and stores the data in a database for future use.