Abstract: A system comprising at least one processor; and at least one storage device. The storage device(s) store instructions that, when executed, cause the at least one processor to: determine an initial state of a production processing system, store the initial state, capture information about a plurality of transactions executing within the production processing system, configure, based on the initial state of a production processing system, a test processing system, deploy, within the test processing system, source code not included in the production processing system, generate, based on the information about the plurality of transactions, a replay test script, wherein the replay test script comprises a replay of the plurality of transactions, and wherein the replay test script further comprises transactions based on a new use case for the source code not included in the production processing system, and execute, within the test processing system, the replay test script.

Abstract: The present invention provides a radio frequency (RF) receive coil device (110) for use in a magnetic resonance (MR) imaging system (100), comprising a RF receive coil (114), a plug (112) for connecting the RF receive coil (114) to the MR imaging system (100), sensing means (118) for sensing the presence of a magnetic field of the MR imaging system (100), detecting means (119) for detecting if the plug (112) is connected to the MR imaging system (100), and a warning means (120, 122) for generating a warning when the sensing means (118) sense the presence of a magnetic field of the MR imaging system (100) and the detecting means (119) detect that the plug (112) is not connected to the MR imaging system (100).

Abstract: A magnetic resonance (MR) imaging system (100) including a housing (102) having first and second openings (110, 116), and first and second solenoid coils (160, 150), the first and second solenoid coils (160, 150) generate a magnetic field suitable for imaging within a region of interest (ROI). The first and second solenoid coils (160, 150) have a common longitudinal axis (LA). The first and second openings (110, 116) are situated on opposite sides of the housing (102) along the longitudinal axis (LA). The first solenoid coil (160) has a different inside diameter than the second solenoid coil (150) and is positioned adjacent the first opening (110). The second solenoid coil (150) is positioned adjacent the second opening (116). Accordingly, the system provides improved access to the patent during imaging, e.g. for MR guided interventional procedures.

Abstract: Systems and methods of analyzing client activity and identifying loss risk candidates based on the client activities is provided. A client database can be analyzed for determination of clients having a high risk of losses for a financial institution. The determination is based on known activities of filtered clients where the activities are historically indicative of resulting in a loss for the financial institution. A target client profile representative of a high risk client may be selected. The client database can be mapped to find similar clients to be identified as a high risk of loss.

Abstract: Various embodiments relate to a method performed by a processor of a computing system. An example method includes determining a first cryptographic algorithm utilized in a first block of a first blockchain. The first block of the first blockchain has a first unique block identifier. A second cryptographic algorithm utilized in a second block of the first blockchain is determined. The second block of the first blockchain having a second unique block identifier. A first cryptographic algorithm status transition (“CAST”) event is defined if the second cryptographic algorithm is different than the first cryptographic algorithm. A first CAST record is defined upon occurrence of the first CAST event. The first CAST record includes the second cryptographic algorithm and the second unique block identifier. The first CAST record is digitally signed and stored on a second blockchain. The second blockchain may be referenced out-of-band of the first blockchain.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system (1) for estimating cardiovascular fitness of a person, comprising a heart rate monitor (10) for acquiring a heart rate signal including information about the heart rate of the person, an activity monitor (20) for acquiring an activity signal indicative of physical activity of the person, a classifier (30) for classifying the activity of the person based on the acquired activity signal, a selector (40) for selecting one or more heart rate features obtained from the acquired heart rate signal based on the acquired heart rate signal and the classification of the activity for use in an estimation of the cardiovascular fitness of the person, and an estimator (50) for estimating the cardiovascular fitness of the person based on the one or more selected heart rate features.

Abstract: A jet grouting method is capable of reducing an unnecessary portion (redundant portion) exceeding an effective wall thickness without narrowing a construction pitch, and capable of allowing easy mechanical control. A ground improvement structure including a plurality of ground improvement bodies is constructed through use of the jet grouting method. Each of the ground improvement bodies is constructed so as to have a sectional shape formed by a combination of different kinds of fan shapes having different radiuses. The sectional shape of the ground improvement body is a combination of at least two kinds of fan shapes. One of the kinds of the fan shapes corresponds to a fan shape with a smaller radius, and the other corresponds to a fan shape with a larger radius. The sectional shape of the improvement body has a minimum diameter portion formed of the fan shapes with the smallest radius and a maximum diameter portion formed of the fan shapes with the largest radius.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a patient interface (10) for delivering a flow of breathable gas to a patient (12), comprising: a sealing portion (22) for sealing an interface between the patient interface (10) and a patient's face when the patient (10) interface is worn by the patient (12); a detection unit (30) including a displacement sensor (32, 32?) for generating a displacement signal including information on a displacement of the sealing portion (22) with respect to the patient's face relative to an identified reference position of the sealing portion (22) with respect to the patient's face; one or more actuators (36, 36?, 36?) for positioning at least parts of the sealing portion (22) relative to the patient's face; and a control unit (34) that is configured to actuate the one or more actuators (36, 36?, 36?) based on the displacement signal in order to adjust a position of at least parts of the sealing portion (22) with respect to the patient's face during use.

Abstract: Enhanced graphical user interfaces and methods for interacting with graphical user interfaces are disclosed. According to one embodiment, a method may include: (1) receiving a selection of a transaction from a user; (2) presenting a first selection row comprising first selection row options associated with the selected transaction; (3) receiving a selection of one of the first selection row options; (4) presenting a second selection row comprising second selection row options; (5) receiving a selection of one of the second selection row options; (6) receiving an indication to execute the transaction using the selected first selection row option and the selected second selection row option; and (7) executing the transaction using the selected first selection row option and the selected second selection row option. The first selection row and the second selection row may remain presented on the display screen until the indication to execute the transaction is received.

Abstract: A technique is provided that transforms account number data received from the consumer into one or more forms based on use by specific processes. Further provided is a technique for establishing payees using these account numbers such that remittances can be routed via the most cost effective means, e.g. which remittance processor is determined and/or which processor among internal processors within an enterprise is determined, and such that, when available, electronic bills can be successfully requested for on-line presentation. The technique to transform account number data can be applied by systems in industries other than banking and for account numbers from sources other than a customer.

Abstract: A method and apparatus provides a coffee beverage having a reduced terpene content, in which terpene content is reduced by increasing the particle size of the coffee grounds.

Abstract: An interferometer grating support (118) of an imaging system (100) configured for grating-based x-ray imaging includes at least two elongate supports (302) separated from each other by a non-zero distance, wherein the at least two elongate supports have a first end (312) and a second end (316). The grating support further includes a first arc shaped grating (202) affixed to the first end and a second arc shaped grating (204) affixed to a second end (316). A non-transitory computer readable medium is configured with computer executable instructions which when executed by a processor of a computer cause the processor to: move a grating support, which supports G0 and G1 gratings of an interferometer and a bowtie filter, into a region between a low energy photon filter and a beam collimator, which are between a radiation source and an examination region, for a grating-based x-ray imaging scan.

Abstract: A circuit includes a voltage converter converting a source voltage to a supply voltage at a first node as a function of a feedback voltage at a feedback node. A first output path is coupled between the first node and a second node. Feedback circuitry compares the voltage at the second node to first and second overvoltages, and selectively couples the second node to the feedback node based thereupon. Impedance circuitry is coupled between the first node and a third node. A light emitting diode (LED) chain is coupled to the third node, and is selectively turned on and off as a function of the selective coupling of the second node to the feedback node by the feedback circuitry.

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: The present invention is in the technical field of synthetic biology and metabolic engineering. More particularly, the present invention is in the technical field of fermentation of metabolically engineered microorganisms. The present invention describes engineered microorganisms able to synthesize sialylated compounds via an intracellular biosynthesis route. These microorganisms can dephosphorylate N-acetylglucosamine-6-phosphate to N-acetylglucosamine and convert the N-acetylglucosamine to N-acetylmannosamine. These microorganisms also have the ability to convert N-acetylmannosamine to N-acetyl-neuraminate.

Abstract: In authenticating a first circuit by a second circuit, the second circuit selects one of a set of public values and sends to the first circuit a request for a secret value corresponding to the selected one of the set of public values. The first circuit derives the secret value from the selected one of the set of public values using a seed from set of seeds that is stored in a destructive fashion such that each use of a seed destroys that seed. The set of seeds is smaller in number than the set of public values. The second circuit determines whether the secret value matches the selected one of the set of public values using a one-way function. A positive authentication is generated based upon the determination of a match.

Abstract: A method of generating a biometric electronic signature authenticated key exchange (“BESAKE”) token. The method begins when a biometric sample captured from a signing party is received. A secret knowledge factor is received. An encryption key is generated using the secret knowledge factor as an input to a password authenticated key exchange protocol. The biometric sample is encrypted with the encryption key. The BESAKE token is generated and includes the encrypted biometric sample and a signing party identifier associated with the secret knowledge factor. The BESAKE token can be verified using a decryption key generated using a stored knowledge factor as an input to the password authenticated key exchange protocol. The secret knowledge factor is retrieved based on the signing party identifier. The identity of the signing party can be authenticated by decrypting the biometric sample from the BESAKE token using the decryption key and matching the decrypted biometric sample.

Abstract: A lithographic apparatus includes an alignment sensor configured to determine the position of an alignment target having a periodic structure. The alignment sensor includes a demultiplexer to demultiplex a number of intensity channels. The demultiplexer includes a number of stages arranged in series and a number of demultiplexing components, each demultiplexing component operable to divide an input radiation beam into two radiation beam portions. The first stage has a first demultiplexing component that is arranged to receive as an input radiation beam an incident radiation beam. Each successive stage is arranged such that it has twice the number of demultiplexing components as a preceding stage, each demultiplexing component of each stage after the first stage receiving as an input one of the radiation beam portions output from a demultiplexing component of the preceding stage.

Abstract: Theft identification, prevention, and remedy are provided. A determination is made that a client device has been compromised. When the device makes the determination, a message is conveyed to the server and the server replies with a security challenge. When the server makes the determination, the security challenge is automatically sent to the device. An intelligence manager on the device attempts to answer the security question without interaction from the user. If there is an anomaly, a challenge is output to the user. Based on a false response to the challenge, a current data stream may be disrupted and removed from the device. Further, other devices in the network may be notified about the compromised device.

Abstract: Nonlamellar bioresorbable microparticles to which protein substances are bonded, and a method for preparing the microparticles, comprising: (i) preparing the microparticles from at least one bioresorbable polymer without stabilizer and without surfactant; and (ii) bonding the protein substances to the microparticles obtained in step (i) without surfactant.