Abstract: In some embodiments, the present disclosure provides an exemplary method that may include steps of determining an identity of at least one user of a plurality of users based on a multi-factor authentication; utilizing an identity tokenizer to generate at least one temporary identity token associated with the identity of the user; transmitting the at least one temporary identity token to an external computing device for authentication; receiving an authenticated digital token from the external computing device; automatically utilizing the authenticated digital token to retrieve a plurality of data items of an account information; utilizing a security module to link the authenticated digital token and the plurality of data items; generating a unique-universal identifier associated with the security module and the authenticated digital token; and utilizing the unique-universal identifier and the security module associated with the authenticated digital token.

Abstract: Methods and systems use an additional determination to generate predictions of future data processing load predictions. Specifically, the methods and systems generate additional predictions based on other data sets and data calculation methodologies (e.g., data with non-homogeneous time dependencies). The methods and systems then use these additional predictions to determine whether or not the prediction of the real-time average of data processing loads is an outlier. Thus, the methods and systems generate a time-specific data processing prediction.

Abstract: This invention relates to compositions and methods for modifying root architecture in a plant through modification of endogenous DEEPER ROOTING 1 (DRO1) nucleic acids. The invention further relates to plants produced using the methods and compositions of the invention.

Abstract: Systems and methods for remote badging and/or computer access, automatic individual verification, automatic vaccine verification and/or automatically remotely determining an individual's physical presence at a site are provided. The systems and methods include automatic vaccine proof verification.

Abstract: Beamforming is a vital component in space division multiple access (SDMA) and currently employed sectorial beamforming that radiates throughout sector(s) is not sufficient for next generation communication systems. Hence, massive Multiple-Input Multiple-Output (MIMO) having large number of antenna elements is employed in 5G and beyond communication systems that has capability to provide practically realizable SDMA. However, such setups are not economical as large number of antenna elements are employed. Present disclosure provides systems and methods that implement electro-mechanical beam tilting based approach, that uses a single antenna element coupled with a meta-surface mounted on top which provides a directional beam leading to an improvement in signal to noise ratio (SNR). The meta-surface-based beamforming architecture of the system provides an improved bit error rate (BER) and spectral efficiency (SE) with huge reduction in number of antenna elements without using phase-shifter.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer program products are provided for ensemble learning. An example system includes at least one processor configured to: (i) generate a rejection region for each baseline model of a set of baseline models (ii) generate a global rejection region based on the rejection regions of each baseline model; (iii) train an ensemble machine learning model; (iv) update, based on a baseline model predictive performance metric for each baseline machine learning model, the set of baseline machine learning models; and (iv) repeat (i)-(iv) until there is a single baseline model in the set of baseline models or a predictive performance or global acceptance ratio of the ensemble model satisfies a threshold.

Abstract: Provided herein are system, apparatus, device, method and/or computer program product embodiments, and/or combinations and sub-combinations thereof for identifying a network issue in a cloud computing environment. In some embodiments, an analytics engine receives a stream of data packets being transmitted from an application to a cloud computing resource. The analytics engine inspects each data packet the stream of data packets and identifies a failure of transmission of a data packet of the stream of data packets. The analytics engine maps an occurrence of the failure of the transmission of the data packet on a graph of a cloud computing environment. The analytics engine identifies a network issue for an element associated with the cloud computing resource, inside the cloud computing environment, based on the mapping and independent of visibility of the stream of data packets inside the cloud computing environment.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for facilitating video search are disclosed. An example apparatus includes one or more processors to execute instructions to process first metadata associated with video to identify the video as corresponding to an episode of a television show, the video made available by a first device. The example one or more processors are to update a database to include first information concerning the episode of the television show based on the first metadata and access second metadata associated with the video, the second metadata collected from a second device. Additionally, the example one or more processors are to process the second metadata to determine second information about the episode of the television show and augment the database with the second information about the episode of the television show.

Abstract: This invention relates to compositions and methods for modifying Brassinosteroid Insensitive-1 (BRI1) genes in plants by introducing at least one mutation in a region of the BRI1 gene encoding the kinase domain, optionally to improve yield traits. The invention further relates to a mutated BRI1 gene, a modified BRI1 polypeptide, and plants having increased improved yield traits produced using the methods and compositions of the invention.

Abstract: One or more check valves may be used in a motor protector for an ESP assembly. Disclosed embodiments relate to a check valve adapter configured to provide additional versatility regarding such check valves. The adapter may have a first end portion, configured for removable attachment to an NPT screw-style vent port, and a second end portion configured to receive a cartridge-style check valve. The first end portion of the adapter is in fluid communication with the second end portion, and the second end portion can be configured to receive the cartridge-style check valve in either orientation, thereby allowing fluid flow through the adapter in either direction merely based on the orientation of the cartridge-style check valve. Systems for using an adapter with a cartridge-style check valve in an ESP assembly, as well as methods of controlling fluid flow in a motor protector using such an adapter, are also disclosed.

Abstract: “Updatable” private set intersection (PSI) protocols allow parties that each have an updatable private set to determine the intersection of their sets after an update without the need to compare each element of each set and without compromising privacy. In some protocols, a first party can determine an update to the intersection by determining an intersection of elements that were previously in the first party's set with elements that were added to the second party's set and determining an intersection of elements that were added to the first party's set with elements that are in the second party's (updated) set. In some protocols, both parties can determine the updated intersection.

Abstract: The innovation disclosed, in one aspect thereof, comprises systems and methods of a browser extension for product quality. Online shopping by a user can be monitored on a browser by a browser extension or integrated application with the browser. A potential purchase of a product is detected by the integrated application. The product is identified via analysis of a web page and cross reference to known products. The integrated application retrieves warranty claims data from an accessible warranty database. The warranty claims data is analyzed to determine a recommendation of the product. The integrated application presents the recommendation via the browser as an alert to the user.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatuses are described herein for protecting sensitive data even when Transport Layer Security (TLS) communication sessions are compromised. A computing device may send, via a web browser plugin of a web browser application executing on the computing device and to one or more remote servers, a request for a server secret that comprises a device fingerprint, an identification of the web browser application, and an identification of the web browser plugin. The computing device may receive the server secret and a public certificate associated with the remote server. The computing device may establish, via the web browser application, a TLS session with the one or more remote servers. The computing device may generate a session key. The computing device may receive data comprising unencrypted data and encrypted data. The computing device may decrypt the encrypted data based on the session key.

Abstract: An automation system uses cameras and sensors to identify a set of vehicle wheels within a lift area, then virtualizes the position and orientation of the vehicle relative to the lift posts. Lift arms extending from the lift posts are moved to a first position that places a profile camera near the predicted position of lift points, and image analysis is used to positively identify the lift points. The lift arms are then moved to a second position that places an adapter camera below the identified lift points, and image analysis is used to confirm safe positioning below the lift point. Captured images and feedback from image analysis are used to improve and refine the system's ability to identify wheels, profile view lift points, and plan view lift points. The system may be integrated with lift arms allowing for automated rotation, extension, and elevation of lift adapters.

Abstract: An exemplary apparatus for use in a tubular string may include piston, a metering device, and a body having a longitudinal bore extending therethrough. When a valve of the apparatus is in an open position, the valve may seal the bore, and when the valve is in a closed position, the valve may allow fluid to flow through the bore. A fluid chamber may be formed between the body and the piston. A pressure activated mechanism may open fluid communication between the fluid chamber and the metering device, in response to pressure in the bore exceeding a threshold, to allow fluid in the fluid chamber to exit through the metering device. The piston may translate from a first position to a second position, as fluid exits the fluid chamber through the metering device, to drive the valve from the closed position to the open position.

Abstract: Some implementations include a modular gun system for use in a wellbore comprising one or more charge segments each including a first electrical conductor having a first set of integrated electrical contacts.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, predicting dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) path outage prediction and recommendation of alternate communication paths. Parameterized DWDM signals are launched, and resulting network characteristics are determined. The parameters and characteristics are used to train one or more machine learning models subsequently used to predict outages and recommend alternate paths. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: A broadcast order placed by a requestor is received at a first processing device configured to implement an automated media scheduling system. The broadcast order includes a request to prohibit placement of at least one media item within a threshold proximity of a restricted media show. In response to receiving the broadcast order, the automated media scheduling system modifies at least one record associated with the requestor to indicate the request. During automated schedule generation, the automated media scheduling system prevents the at least one media item from being scheduled within the threshold proximity of the restricted media show.