Abstract: A device receives sensor data that provides an indication of a height of a user of a transaction device, receives camera data that includes one or more images of the user, and scale data that provides an indication of a weight of the user. The device identifies one or more features associated with the user based on the camera data and processes the sensor data, the scale data, and feature information describing the one or more features, with a machine learning model, to estimate a body mass index of the user. The device determines whether the user is verified for utilizing the transaction device to conduct a transaction based on the body mass index and one or more credentials associated with the user and performs one or more actions based on determining whether the user is verified for utilizing the transaction device to conduct the transaction.

Abstract: Methods and systems for providing assistance in scheduling a plurality of tasks pertaining to a project are described. The method may include obtaining information pertaining to each of the plurality of tasks associated with the project for scheduling execution of the plurality of tasks. Further, the method may include computing a certainty index and a controllability index for each of the plurality of tasks. The certainty index and the controllability index is computed based on corresponding certainty scores and controllability scores determined for each of the plurality of tasks. The method also includes distributing the plurality of tasks into quadrants based on a threshold value determined for the certainty index and the controllability index. In addition, the method may include generating a sequence of execution of the plurality of tasks of the project based on the division of the tasks.

Abstract: Systems and methods of the invention are directed to provisioning a token by a secure authentication system. A user may initiate a transaction that causes a resource provider computer to transmit an authentication request message to a directory server computer. The directory server computer may transmit the authentication request message to an access control server computer for authentication. Subsequent to receiving the authentication request message, the directory server computer may request a token for the transaction from a token provider computer. If authentication is successful, the token may be included in an authentication response message transmitted by the directory server computer to the resource provider computer. The token may then be utilized by the resource provider computer in lieu of sensitive user information for any suitable purpose. In some embodiments, user-specific-data provided by the access control server computer may be included in the authentication response message.

Abstract: An annular sealing assembly and method are disclosed. The assembly includes a mandrel and an expandable element disposed around the mandrel which expands to seal against the inner diameter of a tubing or casing string. The expandable element seals the mandrel from the annulus between the mandrel and the tubing string. The assembly includes at least one back¬up element having a plurality of pivoting blades circumferentially secured in a ring around the mandrel. The back-up element is capable of radially expanding and contracting upon longitudinal movement along, and engagement with, a generally ring-shaped ramp. A guide ring guides the back-up element along the guide ramp. The method is directed to expanding the expandable element to seal the annulus and the back-up element so the blades come in contact with the inner diameter of the tubing string preventing the expandable element from extruding outward into the annulus beyond the back-up element.

Abstract: A tubing string assembly for fluid treatment of a wellbore includes substantially pressure holding closures spaced along the tubing string, which each close at least one port through the tubing string wall. The closures are openable by a sleeve drivable through the tubing string inner bore.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein generally relate to a method and system of generating text input via facial recognition. A computing system receives a video stream of a user operating an application on a client device. The video stream includes a time series of images of the user. The computing system parses the video stream to identify one or more visual cues of the user. The computing system identifies a current page of the application. The computing system maps the identified on or more visual cues to an operation available on the current page of the application. The computing system executes the mapped operation.

Abstract: Systems, methods and devices for an inline integrity checker are disclosed. The systems, methods and devices may include detection of impedance to a perforating gun disposed in a wellbore using a controller; a built-in impedance device; a shooting safety panel housing at least partially surrounding the built-in impedance device for restricting access to the built-in impedance device; one or more input devices for altering an impedance or resistance threshold level; and one or more alarms for indicating a condition exceeding the impedance or resistance threshold level as determined by the controller.

Abstract: A well tool apparatus comprises a control arrangement configured to control response of the downhole tool by varying a bore-annulus pressure difference. The control arrangement includes a valve piston longitudinally slidable in a generally tubular controller housing that is in operation substantially co-axial with the wellbore, to open or close a valve port to a fluid flow connection between the drill strings interior and the tool. A latch mechanism is configured to latch the valve piston against movement in one axial direction, keeping the valve piston in an open or a closed condition. Unlatching of the valve piston requires displacement thereof in the other axial direction to a mode change position. A stay member is automatically displaceable under hydraulic actuation responsive to bore-annulus pressure differences above a trigger threshold value, to obstruct movement of the latched valve piston under hydraulic actuation to the mode change position.

Abstract: Systems and methods for treating subterranean formations using solid particulates comprising compounds having an aminopolycarboxylic functional group and a phosphoric acid functional group. In one embodiment, the methods comprise: providing a treatment fluid comprising a base fluid and a plurality of solid particulates, wherein the solid particulates comprise at least one compound having an aminocarboxylic functional group and a phosphonic functional group, and wherein the solid particulates have a diameter from about 0.1 microns to about 5 millimeters; and introducing the fluid into a wellbore penetrating a portion of a subterranean formation at a rate and pressure sufficient to create or enhance one or more fractures in the subterranean formation.

Abstract: Various embodiments include apparatus and methods to calibrate a nuclear magnetic resonance tool. Example calibration techniques may include using intended ninety degree pulses as a control mechanism to evaluate echo pulses from generating pulse sequences. Example calibration techniques may include comparing a sequence of measurement signals with a reference sequence. Additional apparatus, systems, and methods are disclosed.

Abstract: A user, particularly a user with a visual impairment, enters a security code or PIN via a touchscreen using different levels of pressure for predetermined count times. The ability to enter the entire PIN without lifting the user's finger or stylus from the touchscreen helps to prevent the user's PIN from being compromised by a bystander. A haptic feedback device may be used to aid the user to count out the correct number for each of the digits of the PIN without visual or audio feedback that may be intercepted by another party.

Abstract: A valve assembly including a valve having an opening and closing mechanism for controlling the flow of a fluid through the valve controlled by an actuator and an actuator mounting bracket secured to the valve. The actuator mounting bracket includes upper and lower clamps securing the valve actuator to the valve regardless of the valve position.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses system and method for generating hyper-personalized recommendations from the enterprise and its partner/(s) product offerings space for the users based on dynamic persona creation, influenced by a dynamic context capture and context-chaining mechanism triggered by the past and current activities of a user or the time of occurrence of an event. The User data may be processed to generate a user persona, which may further vary dynamically based on his current and historic subscription/consumption/association data. The context trigger enables the system to generate recommendations even before the need relevant to the context is realized by the user. Thus, the system is capable of generating real-time dynamic, context-driven, hyper-personalized recommendations, based on the enterprise requirements.

Abstract: Swellable packer assemblies for providing a physical barrier inside a wellbore are provided. In one embodiment, the swellable packer comprises at least one seal element disposed on an outer surface of a tubular body portion which swells when contacted with one or more gases, the seal element comprising a polymer derived from a perfluoro vinyl monomer.

Abstract: A fusion molecule is provided that includes one or more inhibitory nucleic acids, a targeting polypeptide, and a nucleic acid binding moiety. The targeting polypeptide and the nucleic acid binding moiety include specific the amino acid sequences. A fusion molecule is also provided that includes one or more inhibitory nucleic acids, a targeting polypeptide, and a nucleic acid binding moiety adapted to bind a double-stranded RNA or to a small hairpin RNA. The targeting polypeptide being CCL27 or CCL11 or a fragment thereof.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a novel highly concentrated phosphoric or thiophosphoric triamide formulation with enhanced stability against crystallization or freezing under extended exposure to low temperature of 0° C. or below. It also provides a method to make and use such formulations.

Abstract: An e-vapor apparatus may include a pod assembly and a dispensing body configured to receive the pod assembly. A vaporizer may be disposed in the pod assembly and/or the dispensing body. The pod assembly may include a vapor precursor compartment, a device compartment, and a vapor channel extending from the device compartment and traversing the vapor precursor compartment. The pod assembly is a smart pod configured to receive, store, and transmit information that can be communicated with the dispensing body and/or another electronic device. The proximal portion of the dispensing body includes a vapor passage and a through-hole. The vapor passage may extend from an end surface of the proximal portion to a side wall of the through-hole. The through-hole is configured to receive the pod assembly such that the vapor channel of the pod assembly is aligned with the vapor passage of the dispensing body.

Abstract: Disclosed are computer implemented systems and methods for in situ inspection of a roof of a policy holder's dwelling. The inspection system establishes a baseline condition at a first point in time for the roof by scanning using one or more sensors to collect baseline condition data. The roof is scanned at a point in time subsequent to the first point in time to establish a present condition using the one or more sensors to collect present condition data. The baseline condition data and the present condition data are transmitted to a computing device which compares the baseline condition data with the present condition data to determine anomalies indicative of roof damage or deterioration and/or to determine repair needs for the roof.

Abstract: A device obtains information concerning a plurality of customer service representatives to identify a customer service representative and a user device associated with the customer service representative. The device selects a test issue of a plurality of test issues to be presented to the customer service representative, and, based on the test issue, a virtual assistant to converse with the customer service representative. The device initiates, based on an availability of the user device, a communication session with the user device, and causes the virtual assistant to converse with the customer service representative regarding the test issue. The device obtains data concerning a performance of the customer service representative during the communication session, processes the data using a machine learning model to determine a performance score for the customer service representative, and causes, based on the performance score for the customer service representative, at least one action to be performed.