Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for automatically re-routing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). In one implementation, a system for automatically re-routing a UAV includes at least one processor configured to: retrieve a plurality of requests to deposit currency using the UAV, generate a first route including at least two of the requests such that an associated expected total amount of currency is less than a depository threshold; transmit the first route to the UAV; receive, from the UAV, an indication that an amount of currency collected at a location is greater than an amount of currency included in the request associated with the location; revise the expected total amount accordingly; when the revised expected total amount exceeds the depository threshold, generate a second route having an associated expected total amount below the depository threshold; and transmit the second route to the UAV to override the first route.

Abstract: A method and a system are provided for correlation detection in multiple spatio-temporal datasets for event sensing in a geographical area. The method includes extracting datasets, comprising information about one or more events, from one or more data sources. The method further includes identifying a primary data source and secondary data sources from the one or more data sources. The method further includes extracting primary features from the datasets associated with the primary data source and secondary features from the datasets associated with the secondary data sources. The primary features are categorized into one or more categories. The method further includes training classifiers based on the primary features and/or the one or more categories. The method further includes detecting a correlation among the information associated with the one or more events based on a category transfer distribution from the primary data source to the secondary data sources.

Abstract: In one embodiment, one or more non-transitory, computer-readable mediums store computer instructions that, when executed by a processor, cause the processor to receive inputs from one or more request sources. The inputs include user credentials to an electronic medical record (EMR) source provider system. The computer instructions, when executed by the processor, also cause the processor to validate the credentials via communication with the EMR source provider system without an external authorization process, retrieve one or more EMRs from the EMR source provider system after the credentials are validated by the EMR source provider system, and store the one or more EMRs in a single data repository.

Abstract: An automated teller machine (ATM) system may include an instrument storage and dispensing device configured to store and provide instruments, and a plurality of ATM head units. Each ATM head unit may be configured to interact with users to facilitate ATM-based transactions. The ATM system may include a transfer device configured to interface the instrument storage and dispensing device with each ATM head unit. The ATM system may cause the transfer device to obtain one or more instruments from the instrument storage and dispensing device based on user inputs received at one or more ATM head units, and cause the transfer device to deliver the one or more instruments to the one or more ATM head units after obtaining the one or more instruments.

Abstract: An apparatus comprising a stacked node configured to be positioned within a subterranean opening and comprising a plurality of separate receivers oriented end-to-end and each configured to independently detect subterranean activity, and a transmission medium configured to transmit data from the stacked node, wherein the data is representative of subterranean activity detected by the plurality of separate receivers.

Abstract: A system and method for recording video healthcare information of an individual under care based on properties of the information without deleting data, includes a device for capturing data relating to an individual, and configured to transmit a signal identifying the device, a memory for storing rules relating to the device, a buffer, a database; and a processor. The processor receives the device identification signal and said data, and retrieves the rules from the memory. Based on the rules, the processor determines, whether the data is to be stored in the database; or stored in the buffer. Based on the content of the data, the processor determines the location of the device, the time that the data was recorded, whether the individual recorded is identified as the individual under care, and the activity performed by the individual.

Abstract: A device may receive a job request associated with a data processing job, including job timing data specifying a time at which the data processing job is to be executed by a virtual computing environment. The device may receive user data associated with the job request and validate the data processing job based on the user data. In addition, the device may identify a priority associated with the data processing job, based on the user data and the job timing data. The device may provide, to a job queue, job data that corresponds to the data processing job, and monitor the virtual computing environment to determine when virtual resources are available. The device may also determine, based on the monitoring, that a virtual resource is available and, based on the determination and the priority, provide the virtual resource with data that causes execution of the data processing job.

Abstract: A device transmits an instruction for completing a human authentication challenge, to access a server device. The instruction includes information indicating a biometric parameter to be provided by a user, and information indicating a task, to be performed by the user, for varying the biometric parameter. The device receives a request to validate performance of the task. The device obtains a first measurement of the biometric parameter, provided by the user at a first point in time, and obtains a second measurement of the biometric parameter, provided by the user at a second point in time that is later than the first point in time. The device compares the first measurement and the second measurement, and selectively validates the request, based on a result of comparing the first measurement and the second measurement, to selectively grant access to the server device.

Abstract: Techniques are described for providing a simultaneous, multi-device user experience for one or more users, on computing devices that include different capabilities for data input and/or data output. A user may register multiple devices with a service, and the service may determine capabilities of the devices for data input and data output. During a communication session involving the user and another user, such as a service representative, the service may receive input data collected through one or more devices and/or provide output data to be presented on one or more devices, where such data input and data output is received and provided according to the various input/output capabilities of the various devices. The data input and/or data output may switch from device to device during a session. In some instances, data may be replicated for presentation through multiple devices simultaneously.

Abstract: A tubular string comprises a plurality of torque connectors connecting a plurality of tubular members. At least one torque connector of the plurality of torque connectors comprises a pin component threadably connected to the box component. The pin comprises a three torque shoulders corresponding to three surfaces of the box component. In at least one embodiment, a sacrificial material is deposited between one of the torque shoulders and one of the surfaces to provide additional torque capacity to the torque connector. Additional apparatus, methods, and systems are disclosed.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for managing mobile device updates. In some embodiments, the disclosed systems can include a key provisioning system, a key system, and mobile devices. The key provisioning system can provide keys to the mobile devices and the key system. The key system can receive a key from the key provisioning system, receive a request from an application system, calculate a first token, and provide the first token to the application system for transmission to a mobile device. The mobile device can receive a key from the key provisioning system, establish a local connection with a connected device, receive an application and the first token from the connected device, generate a second token using the application and the key, compare the first token and the second token, and update the mobile device according to the application based on a result of the comparison.

Abstract: A concealment device comprising an opaque, removable, reusable sheet of static cling material sized to match up with a notary book having a plurality of pages, the sheet having an upper surface and a lower surface, the lower surface configured to secure to the notary book pages by static cling. A combination of a notary book having a plurality of pages and a concealment device comprising an opaque, removable, reusable sheet of static cling material sized to match up with the notary book, the sheet having an upper surface and a lower surface, the lower surface configured to secure to the notary book pages by static cling. A method of utilizing a notary book comprises the steps of providing a notary book and placing the concealment device thereon.

Abstract: To optimize the efficiency of a perforating tool system, downhole conditions may be simulated to determine the optimal configuration for the perforating tool system. A simulated wellbore is disposed in a pressure vessel and coupled to a target composite core assembly. A perforating tool system is disposed in the simulated wellbore above the target composite core assembly. The target composite core assembly includes an outer shell. The outer shell comprises a material that supports a rubber bladder or flexible jacket that is disposed about the outer shell. The outer shell isolates the overburden fluid and pressure from the inner core during a radial flow test to more accurately simulate conditions downhole. A parameter of a perforating tool system may be altered based, at least in part, on a result from the radial flow test.

Abstract: An egg identification system for determining viability of an avian egg is provided. Such a system includes an emitter assembly configured to emit electromagnetic radiation having a predetermined wavelength toward an egg. A detector assembly is spaced-apart from the emitter assembly and configured to detect electromagnetic radiation transmitted through the egg. A light controlling assembly is positioned proximate to the emitter assembly. The light controlling assembly includes an absorbing layer configured to absorb electromagnetic radiation at the predetermined wavelength. The absorbing layer defines an opening through which electromagnetic radiation emitted from the emitter assembly is capable of passing therethrough toward the egg. A processor is configured to process an output signal of the detector assembly to determine viability of the egg. An associated method is also provided.

Abstract: Methods and tools for modifying magnetic tilt angle using a magnetically anisotropic material are disclosed. An electromagnetic logging tool includes an antenna coil oriented at a physical tilt angle relative to a longitudinal axis of the tool and a magnetically anisotropic material that modifies a magnetic tilt angle of the coil relative to the physical tilt angle a coil tilted at a physical tilt angle relative to an axis of the tool.

Abstract: The present application relates to a computer implemented method of identifying a channel between at least two objects from image data comprising a plurality of pixels or voxels. The method comprises a cycle comprising the steps of choosing a portion of the image data which contains image data of at least a part of at least two of the objects, calculating image gradients of the pixels or voxels of the portion of the image data, and analyzing an orientation of the image gradients. If at least two of the image gradients point into opposing directions, the chosen portion of the image data is determined to contain edges of the objects defining the channel. This method can subsequently be used to separate or segment the objects or parts of the objects defining the channel.

Abstract: A downhole assembly includes a base pipe, a power generator, and a flow control device positioned within a flow path for a fluid that extends between the exterior and the interior of the base pipe. The flow control device can control an amount of incoming flow that is directed to the power generator and an amount that is directed to the interior of the base pipe without passing through the power generator. A flow through the power generator can be maintained so that power is provided throughout operation of the flow control device.

Abstract: An egg processing apparatus is provided. Such an apparatus includes a processing head and processing devices associated therewith. Each processing device has an end configured to interact with an avian egg. Each processing device is capable of being selectively held in a non-contact or contact position with respect to an avian egg during a processing sequence such that a first subset of the processing devices is in the non-contact position while simultaneously having a second subset of the processing devices in the contact position. An associated method is also provided.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for an integrated flush-mount spider and power-tong apparatus comprising a flush-mount spider integrated with an attached power-tong and electronic load cell torque monitor. The power-tong applies rotation in opposite directions to make-up and breakout the pipe string. The flush mount spider holds the lower pipe string in place and serves as a backup tong to prevent rotation of the lower pipe string. The addition of a pipe spinner allows the integrated flush-mount spider and power-tong apparatus to replace a top drive for advancing a wellbore.