Abstract: A system includes a secondary computing device not owned by a user, a hardware processor, a memory and instructions that cause the processor to generate a transient wallet identifier (ID) for a transient mobile wallet, the transient mobile wallet being of limited duration, and provide a configuration user interface the user, presenting configuration information for the transient mobile wallet. The processor also identifies a usage specification for the transient mobile wallet defining allowed uses for the transient mobile wallet. The processor also activates the transient mobile wallet on the secondary computing device, receives a payment transaction approval request, compares the payment transaction data to the usage specification, determines that the payment transaction data is non-conforming, and transmits a rejection message for the first payment transaction.

Abstract: The invention provides for a medical imaging system (100, 400) comprising a memory (110) storing machine executable instructions (120) and a configured artificial neural network (122). The medical imaging system further comprises a processor (104) configured for controlling the medical imaging system. Execution of the machine executable instructions causes the processor to receive (200) magnetic resonance imaging data (124), wherein the magnetic resonance imaging data is BOLD functional magnetic resonance imaging data descriptive of a time dependent BOLD signal (1100) for each of a set of voxels. Execution of the machine executable instructions further causes the processor to construct (202) a set of initial signals (126) by reconstructing the time dependent BOLD signal for each of the set of voxels using the magnetic resonance imaging data.

Abstract: The invention relates to a motor suspension for rigid and watertight mounting of a motor to a housing of an electric device, an electric device comprising such a motor suspension and a hair cutting device comprising an electric device with such a motor suspension. The motor suspension comprises a motor fixation element, a sealing suspension element and a motor axis seal. The motor fixation element is configured to provide a rigid connection of a motor to a housing in one direction, while it provides some flexibility in another direction for not deforming the housing. The sealing suspension element is configured for providing a fluid-tight connection to the housing, and the motor axis seal is configured for providing a fluid tight connection of the sealing suspension element to a rotational axis of the motor.

Abstract: An accessory (50,80) adapted to be used with a breath actuated inhaler (10), the breath actuated inhaler (10) comprising an air inlet (19), an outlet (20) for delivering medicament and a trigger mechanism (30) for triggering the delivery of a dose of the medicament in response to a flow (40) between the air inlet (19) and the outlet (20), wherein the accessory comprises: a pressure assist unit (52, 54) for application to the air inlet, comprising an assist chamber (52) for holding a volume of air and a mechanical release system (54, 70) for expelling air from the assist chamber to the air inlet, at a rate sufficient to trigger the trigger mechanism. Hence, it has an assist chamber for holding a volume of air and a mechanical release system for expelling air from the assist chamber to the air inlet, at a rate sufficient to trigger a dose trigger mechanism of the breath actuated inhaler.

Abstract: The invention provides for a medical instrument (100, 300) comprising: a subject support (110) comprising a support surface (112); a camera system (118); and a signal system (148). The execution of the machine executable instructions (152) cause a processor (142) controlling the medical instrument to: receive (400) a list of selected objects (160) each with a selected coordinate (162); and signal (402) the list of selected objects.

Abstract: Disclosed is an approach for evaluating internal consistency of object classifications using machine learning modeling. In an example, models are iteratively trained, using supervised learning, on different majority segments (e.g., about 90%) of a dataset as training data segments. Trained models can be applied to the remaining data (e.g., about 10%) as test data segments to obtain, for each object, a predicted classification and a confidence score. Models in training iterations (e.g., 10 iterations) may be independently trained on substantially non-overlapping test data segments (with each iteration testing, e.g., about 10% of the dataset). When a model's predicted classification disagrees from a prior classification, and the confidence of the prediction is sufficiently high (indicating sufficiently strong disagreement), the object's prior classification may be revised. Training data, other than the data itself being evaluated for consistency, is not necessarily required.

Abstract: A method monitors an air-conditioner having a semi-conductor gas sensor, the method including: determining that a refrigerant leakage has occurred on condition that the detection value is equal to or greater than a first threshold when the fan is in operation; starting operation of the fan as a provisional operation if the detection value is equal to or greater than a second threshold when the fan is not in operation; stopping the provisional operation of the fan; determining that a refrigerant leakage has occurred on condition that the detection value is equal to or greater than a third threshold after stopping the provisional operation of the fan; and taking a predetermined action for outputting alarm information and/or limiting supply of refrigerant to the heat exchanger when a refrigerant leakage is determined to have occurred.

Abstract: An apparatus for evaluating a quality for image capture comprises a stored (101) for storing a model of a scene and a capture circuit (105) for generating virtual captured images for a camera configuration by rendering from the model. A depth generation circuit (107) generates model depth data from the model and a depth estimation circuit (111) generates estimated depth data from the virtual captured images. A first synthesis circuit (109) and a second synthesis circuit (113) generates first and second view images for test poses by processing the virtual captured images based on the model depth data or estimated depth data respectively. A reference circuit (103) generates reference images for the f test poses by rendering based on the model. A quality circuit (115) generates a quality metric based on a comparison of the first view images, the second view images, and the reference images.

Abstract: The innovation discloses systems, methods and computer program products that reduce complexity and associated measures that are taken to ensure trust in secured transactions as necessitated by requirements present only in an ecommerce environment that do not have a parallel with traditional bricks and mortar commercial transactions. The innovation enables a multitude of mobile wallet applications to engage and obtain services from ecommerce applications wherein backend processing by a mobile wallet server obtains and delivers funds to ecommerce applications without sharing a subset of sensitive data, associated with a mobile wallet application user for the secured transactions. The innovation further provides for a wallet network to be initiated and engaged in which the secured transactions can take place, adopting and adapting social network application connectivity.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method are provided for a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system air filter for a building ventilation system. The HVAC system air filter comprises a supportive frame configured to orient the HVAC system air filter within the building ventilation system. A composite filter medium retained within the supportive frame comprises a cotton gauze portion and an electrostatic portion. The cotton gauze portion is configured for treatment with a filter oil composition to enhance airflow and filtration of air flowing through the composite filter medium. The electrostatic portion is configured to electrostatically attract and agglomerate airborne molecular contaminants and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) as small as 0.001 microns in diameter. In some embodiments, the composite filter medium comprises substances configured to release a fragrance into air passing through the composite filter medium.

Abstract: Offset calibration for an analog front-end system is provided. The analog front-end system includes a variable-gain amplifier, and the calibration mitigates an offset error of the variable-gain amplifier. Calibration is based on a difference-based estimation technique combined with digital iteration. Difference-based estimation includes measuring different digital output signals from an analog-to-digital converter for different respective gains of the variable-gain amplifier. The digital iteration is utilized to estimate offsets values which converge a digital output difference to a target of zero volts.

Abstract: A computer-based network system and method for using a payment vehicle having an on and off function. The system comprises a payment vehicle comprising an on and off function to enable or to disable the payment vehicle in the computer-based network for processing an electronic payment transaction, a holder of the payment vehicle, and a computer payment network wherein the computer payment network comprises a transaction engine for enabling or for disabling the payment vehicle at a request of the holder of the payment vehicle.

Abstract: Systems and methods in accordance with present implementations can include decrypting, by one or more processors, a data packet using a session key to recover a decrypted data packet, the data packet comprising a data element encrypted with a first content-specific key associated with a shared secret, the data packet encrypted with the session key, and decrypting, by the one or more processors, the data element of the decrypted data packet using a second content-specific key corresponding to a data type of the data element, to recover a decrypted data element.

Abstract: One or more embodiments of techniques or systems for intelligent data presentation are provided herein. Data can be presented on similar devices having different characteristics in different manners. For example, data may be rendered in a first manner on a first device having one monitor, the same data may be rendered in a second manner on a second device having two displays or a different display size. Financial information, sales data, banking information, etc. may be presented in a variety of ways based on capabilities or properties of a device accessing the information or data. Similarly, renderings may be selected based on interaction capabilities or interaction options a user may have with different renderings or presentations. In other embodiments, user interaction with an automated teller machine (ATM), call center, vehicle, or other interface can be based on device properties or device capabilities.

Abstract: A circuit for use, e.g., as current sense amplifier in a DC-DC converter in a hybrid vehicle includes a first input node and a second input node, configured to have an input voltage signal applied therebetween, a floating-ground input stage configured to operate between a first supply voltage and a second non-zero supply voltage and to convert into a current signal the input voltage signal applied between the first input node and the second input node. The circuit includes an output stage configured to receive the current signal from the floating-ground input stage and to convert the current signal back to an output voltage signal referred to ground. The output voltage referred to ground is a replica of the input voltage signal applied between the first input node and the second input node.

Abstract: A method and a system for automated masking of targeted categories of information in resume documents in order to reduce potential implicit biases are provided. The method includes: receiving a resume document; retrieving categories that correspond to types of information to be masked from a memory; extracting, from the resume document, information that belongs to the categories; masking the extracted information; and outputting a modified version of the resume document that includes the masking.

Abstract: Stevia varieties with a high content of RebM, are disclosed Further provided are methods for producing Stevia plants having a high RebM content by negatively regulating certain genes selecting the resulting plants, and breeding with such plants to confer such desirable Reb M phenotypes to plant progeny.

Abstract: A financial institution computing system includes a network circuit exchanging information over a network, a customer database storing financial information, and a transaction circuit. The transaction circuit receives a transaction request associated with a user computing device. The transaction request specifies a financial account. The transaction circuit receives payment card location information indicative of a location of a payment card with respect to the user computing device. The payment card location information indicates that the payment card is within a threshold distance of the user computing device. The transaction circuit authenticates the transaction request using the payment card location information and by determining whether the payment card is associated with an authorized user of the financial account.

Abstract: A method includes determining a payment amount based in response to receiving a transaction request; providing transaction data to a user device in response to initiating a transaction with a user device, the transaction data including the payment amount; receiving user data from the user device, the user data including a request to provide funds via a payment rail and account information identifying a first institution associated with the user device; and receiving a funds received confirmation from a second institution computing system. The funds received confirmation is provided to the terminal device in response to a fund transfer corresponding with the payment amount being received by the second institution computing system from a payment rail. The payment rail receives the fund transfer from the first institution computing system in response to the transaction data being provided to the first institution computing system from the user device.