Abstract: A method for preventing the double-spending of digital currency that transfers between multiple distributed ledger technology (DLT) networks. The method includes receiving a message including a smart contract and executing the smart contract. The method further includes detecting a transaction request to transfer the first digital currency from the first DLT network to the second DLT network. The method further includes destroying the digital currency and creating, based on the unit of fiat currency, a second digital currency of a second type on the second DLT network. The method further includes transferring, responsive to detecting the transaction request, the first digital currency from the first DLT network to the second DLT network.

Abstract: There is provided a personal care apparatus that is configured to connect to a display apparatus. The personal care apparatus comprises a first control unit configured to: determine a current operation mode of the personal care apparatus as a usage mode or a control mode, and detect a first predetermined user maneuver. The first predetermined user maneuver corresponds to a control operation of the personal care apparatus in the usage mode and corresponds to a control operation of the display apparatus in control mode. When the first predetermined user maneuver is detected, the first control unit is further configured to: perform the control operation of the personal care apparatus if the determined current operation mode is the usage mode, or transmit a control signal corresponding to the control operation of the display apparatus to the display apparatus if the determined current operation mode is the control mode.

Abstract: The invention provides for a magnetic resonance imaging system (100, 300). The magnetic resonance imaging system comprises: a subject support (120) configured for moving a subject between a loading position (121) and an imaging position (200); a receive magnetic resonance imaging coil (114) configured for being placed on the subject; and a light detection system (115) comprising at least one ambient light sensor for measuring light data (144). The light detection system is any one of the following: mounted to the main magnet such that the light data is measured from the imaging zone and mounted to the receive magnetic resonance imaging coil.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method comprising receiving a transaction request from a first node within the plurality of nodes, the transaction request corresponding to a pending transaction between the first node and a second node; identifying a distributed ledger associated with the pending transaction, the distributed ledger including a first record having a hierarchy file indicating a hierarchy among the first node, the second node, and the third node; identifying a second record having an executable file to approve the transaction request received from the first node; executing the executable file, wherein the executable file is configured to retrieve data from a data source associated with the third node and analyze data to approve or deny the transaction request; and appending a third record comprising the set of transaction attributes to the distributed ledger.

Abstract: A method of imprinting a substrate (180), comprising affixing a flexible stamp (104) carrying an imprinting pattern (106) to a first carrier (102) comprising an array of apertures (112) which, by gas pressure, either pull the flexible stamp towards the first carrier or push it away; pushing it to a second carrier (170) carrying a substrate (180) with a resist layer (182), leaving a gap (190) for creating a controllable contact area between the flexible stamp and the substrate and space (196) between the first carrier and the flexible stamp; progressively pushing areas of the flexible stamp into the resist layer to imprint it; developing the resist layer; and progressively releasing the flexible stamp by applying suction through successive apertures whilst controlling the inward flow of gas to the space (196) through the apertures that are not yet under suction in order to maintain the space (196) there above ambient but below a predetermined maximum pressure.

Abstract: A method for facilitating serialized data interchange and access via an application programming interface is provided. The method includes retrieving a data set from a networked repository, the data set including information in a multidimensional data structure; mapping the data set to a predetermined file format; generating a standardized data set based on a result of the mapping, the standardized data set corresponding to the predetermined file format; persisting the standardized data set in the networked repository; and exposing the standardized data set in the networked repository via the application programming interface.

Abstract: Methods and systems of authorizing transaction requests are disclosed. A financial institution computing system includes a network circuit exchanging information over a network, a customer database storing financial and identification code information for a plurality of customers, and a transaction circuit. The transaction circuit receives a transaction request over the network that specifies a financial account and includes a first identification code provided by an authentication device in conjunction with a separate customer computing device. The transaction circuit authenticates the transaction request by determining whether the first identification code is associated with an authorized user of the financial account specified in the transaction request, authorizes the transaction request, and transmits a confirmation to a transaction terminal over the network via the network circuit.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for a dual motor electric transmission configured with two dual synchronizers to reduce torque interruption during gear shifting. In one example, a method may include dropping torque of a first electric motor, allowing a first synchronizer to shift from a first gear arrangement to a second gear arrangement, and compensating for dropped torque with a second electric motor. The method may be repeated to shift a second synchronizer from the first gear arrangement to the second gear arrangement, allowing uninterrupted torque supply during gear shifting.

Abstract: A system for generating rate and payment information for a customer receives an inquiry type from a customer relating to a loan or mortgage. The system also receives a value specific to the potential loan or mortgage. In combination with a product and policy database and a pricing/fee database, relevant financial products are determined and provided to the customer. The inquiry type can include buying a property, refinancing a mortgage, improving a property, and/or using funds from a property.

Abstract: A patterning device for patterning product structures onto a substrate and an associated substrate patterned using such a patterning device. The patterning device includes target patterning elements for patterning at least one target from which a parameter of interest can be inferred. The patterning device includes product patterning elements for patterning the product structures. The target patterning elements and product patterning elements are configured such that the at least one target has at least one boundary which is neither parallel nor perpendicular with respect to the product structures on the substrate.

Abstract: A baby bottle device (100) is provided which comprises a teat (110) having a teat volume (115), a container (120) having a container volume (125) and a partitioning element (300) between the teat volume (110) and the container volume (125). The partitioning element (300) comprises a plurality of openings (310) for letting fluid in the container volume (125) flow into the teat volume (115). The baby bottle device comprises a floater (400) having a buoyancy, being coupled to the partitioning element (300) and being adapted to close at least one of the plurality of openings (310) in the partitioning element (300).

Abstract: Various methods, apparatuses/systems, and media for implementing an automated data extraction, formatting, and distribution module are disclosed. A receiver receives input data to create a feed from a user via a user interface (UI). A processor operatively coupled to the receiver defines reusable data sets to be utilized for creating the feed; and selects desired number of a plurality of first selectable icons for selecting exact data from the reusable data sets required for creating the feed. Each of the selected first selectable icon is associated with a corresponding data source having columns to supply the exact data from the reusable data sets. The processor selects desired number of a plurality of second selectable icons for selecting a desired transformation or formatting process needed for the columns of each data source; creates the feed and defines a custom distribution process of the created feed from the UI.

Abstract: An alpha channel is added in addition to multiple channels forming an image of an item. A second pixel value differing from a first pixel value, which is assigned to a defect-free region, is assigned to a region corresponding to a defect region in the alpha channel. The image including the alpha channel is divided into multiple image segments. A defect label is assigned to the image segment in which the second pixel value is included in the alpha channel, and a non-defect label is assigned to the image segment, in which the second pixel value is not included in the alpha channel. The alpha channel is removed from the image segments to generate labeled image segment data.

Abstract: The invention relates to a control module for controlling an x-ray system (140) during the acquisition of step images for phase imaging. The control module comprises a step image quantity providing unit (111) for providing a step image quantity, a detector dose providing unit (112) for providing a target detector dose, an applied detector dose determination unit (113) for determining an applied detector dose absorbed by a part of the detector (144) during the acquisition of a step image, and a step image acquisition control unit (114) for controlling the x-ray imaging system (140) during the acquisition of each step image based on the applied detector dose, the target detector dose and the step image quantity. The control module allows to control the x-ray imaging system such that the target detector dose is not exceeded while at the same time ensuring a sufficient quality of the step images.

Abstract: The invention relates to a processing system and corresponding method for processing image data and for indexing regions of interest in an object of interest. The system comprises a registration unit for registering the image data, a sub-volume generator generating sub-volumes from the image data, a composite image generator for generating multiple sets of composite images from each sub-volume, each set of composite images representing a different projection. The system comprises an indexing unit for generating indexed regions of interest in each sub-volume by assessing each of the set of composite images in parallel and a combining unit for combining each set of composite images of each sub-volume into a scan level prioritization.

Abstract: Techniques are described for enabling a user to access a secure system based on vital signs of the user that are collected by a wearable device worn by the user. The vital signs of the user may be used as an extra level of security when accessing the secure system. For example, a computing device may automatically validate that a user requesting access to a secure system is a person and not a robot based on receipt of vital signs of the user. As another example, a computing device may operate as a secure access badge that first analyzes vital signs of a user to confirm that the user is not in distress before sending an access signal to gain access to a secure system. In either example, the computing device may be a wearable device, or be paired to a wearable device to receive the vital signs.

Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention is directed to a market data hub. The innovative system comprises a processing engine that manages contributed content and allows for custom analytics, alerting, reporting, machine learning interfaces, etc., while preserving entitlements controls specific to participants. Moreover, the system disseminates market data to downstream consumers and syndicated entities that are entitled to view the market data.