Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for skin parameter measurement, comprising a housing structure (112) defining an interior cavity (120) and a first opening (122) at a skin contact end (124) of the interior cavity (120), a movable part (113, 117) connected to the housing structure (112) via an elastic connecting arrangement (126), the movable part (113, 117) being movable with respect to the housing structure (112) and configured to protrude the skin contact end (124) through the first opening (122) of the housing structure when no external force is applied to move the movable part (113, 117) with respect to the housing structure, the movable part (113, 117) further comprising a second opening (116), an optical sensing unit (118) for performing measurement of a first skin parameter when the device is in contact with a skin surface, the optical sensing unit being provided within the interior cavity of the housing structure and comprising an illuminating unit (118A) for illuminating the skin surface by

Abstract: Methods of encoding and decoding depth data are disclosed. In an encoding method, depth values and occupancy data are both encoded into a depth map. The method adapts how the depth values and occupancy data are converted to map values in the depth map. For example, it may adaptively select a threshold, above or below which all values represent unoccupied pixels. By adapting how the depth and occupancy are encoded, based on analysis of the depth values, the method can enable more effective encoding and transmission of the depth data and occupancy data. The encoding method outputs metadata defining the adaptive encoding. This metadata can be used by a corresponding decoding method, to decode the map values. Also provided are an encoder and a decoder for depth data, and a corresponding bitstream, comprising a depth map and its associated metadata.

Abstract: An end fitting (14) of a flexible pipe (14) for conveying a fluid that includes: an end vault (42) and an outer cover (44) fixed around the end vault (42), at least a front region (36) of an internal polymeric sheath (18), at least end sections (40) of at least one tensile armor layer (24, 25) arranged around the internal polymeric sheath (18), a front sealing assembly (54) arranged around the front region (36) of the internal polymeric sheath (18). The front sealing assembly (54) includes a cannula (64) supporting at least one part of the front region (36) of the internal polymeric sheath (18) and an annular protrusion (66) arranged on an internal surface (48) of the end vault (42). The front region (36) of the internal polymeric sheath (18) is circumferentially tightened between the one protrusion (66) and the cannula (64).

Abstract: A method may include a first party computer program: (1) receiving, a first real-time communication comprising a first offer for a first amount from a second party computer program; (2) partially accepting the first offer, causing first funds to be transferred to a second party account from a first party account; sending a second real-time communication to the second computer program comprising a partial acceptance of the first offer and a second offer for a second amount; (3) receiving, from the second computer program, partial acceptance of the second offer and a third offer for a third amount, causing second funds to be transferred to the second party account from the first party account; and (4) accepting the third offer, causing third funds to be transferred to the second party account associated from the first party account.

Abstract: There is provided an air-based fryer including a housing defining a cooking chamber; a basket for supporting food items to be cooked, and to be mounted in the cooking chamber during a cooking operation; an air guiding element located above the basket; an air mover for circulating air within the cooking chamber, such that air is directed towards the air guiding element and then guided downwards by the air guiding element through the basket; and a heater for heating the air circulated by the air mover.

Abstract: A method for valuing one or more cash flow occurrences in an interest rate swap transaction. An example method includes estimating a mean interest rate for each tenor of one or more combinations of two or more tenors of an interest rate swap. The method may include determining a forward interest rate based on the mean interest rate of each tenor of the one or more combinations for the cash flow occurrences. The method may include determining an estimate value, a standard deviation of the estimate value, and a probability or outcome associated with the estimate value. The method may include determining an overall value of the interest rate swap based on one or more determinations of estimate value, standard deviation of the estimate value, and probability or outcome associated with the estimate value.

Abstract: Various methods, apparatuses/systems, and media for automatically upgrading an application are disclosed. A processor creates a dynamic machine learning (ML) model; trains the dynamic ML model and scans for SDK upgrade for the application against the dynamic ML model by implementing ML algorithm for predictions. The processor executes the SDK upgrade in response to detecting that the training of the dynamic ML model is completed to trigger the processor to perform the following automated processes: implement the ML algorithm against the trained dynamic ML model to generate predictive results data for deprecated reference corresponding to the application; evaluate the predictive results data to determine whether there is a match for the deprecated reference; and when it is determined that there is a match for the deprecated reference, automatically replace code and upgrade the application to newer version of the programming language specification.

Abstract: Various embodiments are generally directed to techniques for test automation portals for behavior-driven development. Some embodiments are particularly directed to a user interface portal and supporting systems that allow users of various capabilities to view available Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) tests, select one or more BDD tests, execute/schedule automated BDD tests, view execution results, and view execution history from one central location without the need for programming/developer skills.

Abstract: The validity of a mail item containing a monetary solicitation is determined. An image is received of the mail item and the image is analyzed to identify a plurality of data fields within the mail item. The validity or invalidity of the data within each of the plurality of identified data fields is then established, and a user-interactive image overlay is generated for the image of the mail item that includes a validity indicator for each of the plurality of identified data fields. The validity indicator is representative of the validity or invalidity of the data within each of the identified plurality of data fields. The user-interactive image overlay is sent to a user device to display the image of the mail item.

Abstract: Artificial intelligence and machine learning systems provide collection and correlation between publicly available regulatory and technology industry framework authoritative sources for proactive operational risk management, guidance, and regulatory obligation adherence. These systems can employ artificial intelligence techniques such as Robotic Process Automation, Natural Language Processing, Explication, Statistical Data Aggregation, Heuristics, and Machine Learning algorithms to perform analysis using machine understanding to identify assets or policies that warrant closer human scrutiny for governance, risk and compliance.

Abstract: An apparatus for providing electrical protection at a device including a motor unit, is described. The apparatus includes a first fuse having a first breaking capacity, a first set of time-current characteristics, and a first rating; and a second fuse having a second breaking capacity, a second set of time-current characteristics, and a second rating. The second set of time-current characteristics is different from the first set of time-current characteristics and the second rating is different from the first rating. The first fuse and the second fuse are connected in series, a value of the first breaking capacity is set such that at a high current fault condition, the first fuse acts to interrupt a current before the second fuse. Further, a value of the second set of time-current characteristics is set such that at a locked rotor condition of the motor unit, the second fuse acts to interrupt a current before the motor unit reaches a maximum winding temperature.

Abstract: Systems and methods for a software development lifecycle traceability tool. In some aspects, the system may implement a traceability tool that generates a system data stream for an SDLC management platform that stitches together source data from multiple sources, trains a machine learning model to generate progress information and execution risks for a user story on the SDLC management platform, generates a graphical user interface with information for each user story and corresponding progress tracking indicia based on output from the machine learning model, and generates an event-based view of prior actions for each user story and one or more recommended actions to address execution risks.

Abstract: First signal processing is applied to a first input signal oscillating at an input frequency and a first set of control signals to generate a first output signal oscillating at a multiple of the input frequency with an amplitude controlled by a control signal in the first set of control signals. Second signal processing is applied to a second input signal oscillating in quadrature at the input frequency and a second set of control signals to generate a second output signal that oscillates at the multiple of the input frequency with an amplitude controlled by a control signal in the second set of control signals. A further output signal, generated in response to the first and second output signals, oscillates at the multiple of the input frequency with a phase shift controlled by a ratio of control signal amplitudes for the first and second sets of control signals.

Abstract: Systems and methods for requesting, generating, and processing digital tokens are disclosed. A system can receive, from a first user device associated with a first user, a first request to generate a digital token representing a transfer of a resource to a second user. Upon verifying authentication information received from the first user device, the system generates the digital token for transmission to the second user device. The digital token is associated with a usage timestamp. The system receives, from a transaction machine, a second request to redeem the digital token, the second request designating a portion of the resource. Responsive to determining that the second request to redeem the digital token is valid, the system causes the transaction machine to provide the portion of the resource, and credits a remainder of the resource to an account associated with the second user.

Abstract: A method and system for centrally modifying a rule in a product definition are disclosed. The method includes receiving, from a user, a change to a product subject to a set of rules, determining whether the change is incompatible with the set of rules, and when the change is determined to be incompatible with the set of rules, prompting the user to modify the change without storing the data associated with the change in a dynamic database residing on the cloud network. However, when the change is determined to be compatible with the set of rules, capturing data associated with the change in the dynamic database residing on a cloud network for first updating rules data, generating and uploading a data object as a microservice based on the first updated rules data, and versioning the product based on the set of rule objects associated with the product.

Abstract: A pleat counter and methods are provided to accurately count the number of pleats in a corrugated sheet of material to be used for the production of air filters. The pleat counter comprises a pleat detector mounted underneath a mounting board for counting the pleats. The mounting board is configured to position the pleat detector adjacent to the corrugated sheet of filter material. The pleat detector includes one or more sensors configured to detect the presence of individual pleats comprising the corrugated sheet. The pleat counter includes an interface configured to enable coupling the pleat counter with a data processing system. The data processing system may comprise any of a desktop, a tablet, a server, a mobile phone, a media player, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a personal communicator, a network router or hub, a wireless access point (AP) or repeater, a set-top box, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: In one example, a method for updating data models includes selecting a data model standard with which the data model is to comply based on attributes identified therein. The method further includes identifying a set of attributes required by the standard, but not present in the data model, and identifying at least one highest priority change to apply to the data model to increase compliance of the data model with the standard, based on weightings of priority of the set of attributes. The method further includes visually presenting a request for approval to apply the at least one highest priority change to the data model, and applying the at least one highest priority change to the data model and updating at least one of the weightings of priority based on whether the response comprises approval to apply the at least one highest priority change.

Abstract: The invention relates to a lithium aluminosilicate-type glass-ceramic plate characterized in that it has a chemical composition comprising the following constituents, within the limits defined below expressed in weight percent SnO2 0.05 to <0.35% V2O5 0.05 to 0.40% Fe2O3 >0.30 to 0.40% Cr2O3 0.005 to 0.040%.