Abstract: Method and system for predicting temporal-spatial distribution of load demand on an electric grid due to a plurality of Electric Vehicles (EVs) is described. The method includes creating an EV load demand (EVLD) model for a Region of Interest (ROI) serviced by the electric grid, wherein the EVLD model integrates an EV model and a transport simulator simulating EV traffic conditions for the ROI. Further, the method includes computing the load demand in time and space in terms of State of Charge (SOC) of a battery for each EV among the plurality of EVs in the ROI, based on the EVLD model. Furthermore, the method includes aggregating the computed the load demand, in terms of the SOC, of each EV in time domain and space domain to create a temporal-spatial impact of the load demand by the plurality of EVs on the electric grid for the ROI.

Abstract: Systems for caller identification and authentication may include an authentication server. The authentication server may be configured to receive audio data including speech of a plurality of telephone calls, use audio data for at least a subset of the plurality of telephone calls to store a plurality of known characteristics each associated with a specific demographic, and/or use audio data for at least one of the plurality of telephone calls to identify the telephone caller making the telephone call based on determining a most similar known characteristic of the plurality of known characteristics to the audio data of the caller.

Abstract: A global userID may be linked to many individual locations. A user may login to the global userID and select an experience environment. The experience environment may provide access to locations associated with the experience environment, such as all locations in a country. The user may switch between experience environments without providing login credentials for each individual location the user wishes to view.

Abstract: A spacing drum comprising: a segment receiving drum section capable of receiving a predetermined number of segments per revolution of the drum from a procession of segments approaching the segment receiving drum section at a segment-feed spacing and a segment-feed speed; a segment releasing drum section capable of releasing the predetermined number of segments at a segment-release spacing and a segment-release speed; and a radial profile flight comprising a continuous arc segment extending across at least portions of the segment receiving drum section and the segment releasing drum section. Associated methods are also provided, including method of changing pitch along a spacing drum progressively with a radial profile flight.

Abstract: A compound, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester thereof, comprising (i) a CB1 receptor mediating scaffold conjugated to (ii) a second therapeutic scaffold.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for managing shared expenses. The systems and methods may include a financial service provider identifying shared expenses in a customer's transaction history with software application executed on a server or personal computing device. The financial service provider may identify other individuals with whom the customer shares the expense, and send requests for reimbursement on the customer's behalf. The financial service provider ay monitor the status of reimbursement payments, and send reminders as necessary until the shared expense has been reimbursed.

Abstract: An example mobile drilling fluid plant includes a plurality of intermodal containers each exhibiting a length, a width, and a height compliant with universal shipping container dimensions and configurations dictated by the International Organization for Standardization, wherein the plurality of intermodal containers include a plurality of fluid storage containers and one or more fluid mixing containers, one or more pumps in fluid communication with the plurality of fluid storage containers and the one or more fluid mixing containers, and one or more flexible hoses fluidly coupled to the one or more pumps and placing the plurality of fluid storage containers in fluid communication with the one or more fluid mixing containers.

Abstract: Systems and methods for subterranean formation testing. A method may include lowering a formation testing tool into a subterranean formation, wherein the formation testing tool may comprise a plurality of chambers, a pump and a probe channel; extracting a fluid from the subterranean formation into the probe channel; determining fluid properties at different depths; generating a fluid property-depth gradient; moving the fluid into the plurality of chambers; and determining a concentration of an inorganic portion of a downhole flashed gas.

Abstract: Human monoclonal antibodies that specifically bind Fms-like tyrosine kinase 3 (FLT3) are described. Chimeric antigen receptors (CARs) and other antibody conjugates that include the FLT3-specific monoclonal antibodies are also described. Methods for the diagnosis and treatment of FLT3-associated cancer, such as acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) or acute myeloid leukemia (AML), are further described.

Abstract: A tamper indication device has a film attached and connected within the circuit that generates a signal in response to a tamper event. The tamper indication device can be incorporated into a ceiling, corners of a wall and/or a floor. The sensor circuit detects breaches and alert someone as to where the breach is located specifically in the building and also determines and send information as to the location of the breach struck.

Abstract: Systems and methods for allocating jobs in a distributed file system queue are provided. The system may receive a job request and intelligently divide the job request into one or more logical job stages. Each job stage may be assigned a stage weight based on historical data corresponding to each job stage, such as job stage computing requirements, job stage data outputs, and the like. The system may assign each job stage to a job queue n the distributed file system based on the stage weight and the current computing availability of each job queue. The system may execute each job stage in the assigned job queue to complete the job request.

Abstract: A method, system and/or device for validating encoded information, the validation device including a memory having computer readable instructions stored thereon and a database including a plurality of validation rules, and at least one processor configured to execute the computer readable instructions to receive formatted data from at least one formatting device, extract attributes associated with encoded information from the formatted data, the extracted attributes including at least one of a formatting device identifier, a store identifier, value information from the encoded information, and time information, validate the formatted data based on the extracted attributes and the plurality of validation rules, store the results of the validation and at least a subset of the extracted attributes in the database, generate modified formatted data compatible with a POS terminal based on the results of the validation, and transmit the modified formatted data to the at least one of formatting device.

Abstract: Systems and methods for metering a granular material for packaging in pouches are disclosed. A system includes a hopper structured and arranged to hold a granular material in a hopper cavity. The system also includes a measuring system including a measuring cavity and a tube that is slidable in the hopper cavity between a first position unaligned with the measuring cavity and a second position over and aligned with the measuring cavity. The measuring system is structured and arranged to move a portion of the granular material from the hopper cavity to the measuring cavity when the tube is in the first position. The measuring system is structured and arranged to move the portion of the granular material from the measuring cavity to a pouch making machine using pressurized gas when the tube is in the second position.

Abstract: A directional drilling system includes a rotary steerable tool. The rotary steerable tool includes an extendable member configured to extend outwardly from the rotary steerable tool upon actuation, and a geolocation electronics device configured to track a position of the rotary steerable tool and the extendable member and control actuation of the extendable member. The geolocation electronics device and extendable member are configured to rotate with the rotary steerable tool.

Abstract: Quality of Customer Experience (CX) is dependent on various dimension of non-functional parameters and influenced by standards, usage patterns for a particular application such as a web application or a mobile application that can change real-time. Existing methods evaluating CX do not provide methodical approach to determine quality of the CX is terms of a quantified value or score. Embodiments herein provide a method and system for quantifying the CX quality for an application in terms of non-functional parameter such as browser compatibility (C), usability (U), application security (S), accessibility (A) and application performance (P). Further, the embodiments provide a cumulative CX rating that provides a cumulative effect of individual CX rating computed for all non-functional parameters.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating system may include a liquid storage portion configured to hold liquid aerosol-forming substrate, a vaporizer including a heating element with an internal passage at least partially defined by a surface of the heating element, and a micro pump configured to deliver liquid aerosol-forming substrate from the liquid storage portion to the internal passage of the heating element, such that the vaporizer is configured to heat the delivered liquid aerosol-forming substrate at the internal passage to a temperature sufficient to volatilize at least a part of the delivered liquid aerosol-forming substrate. The micro pump may be configured to deliver a particular amount of liquid aerosol-forming substrate to the internal passage based on the micro pump performing an individual pump cycle.

Abstract: A tamper indication device incorporated with goods shipped on a pallet includes a sensor panel comprising silver conductive etched ink printed on either film laminate or sterile made of poly-coated, spun-bounded polypropylene fabric and for fluid resistant protection, coated with a dielectric. The sensor generates a signal in response to a tamper event. The stretchable flexible film is covered by stretch wrap, shrink wrap, banded or covered by a box or container to the goods in place on said pallet. A communication module attached to the sensor panel transponder receives the signal which generates an output signal to up to 30 cell phones and/or a display or data collection device and transceiver for receiving the message due to is a breach/ tear and or injury to the film and a Google® Map link identifies a location of the detected breach/tear or damage and generates an output to a display or data collection device and transceiver.

Abstract: A modular force multiplier converts a pull-up force applied to a work string from the surface into a multiplied opposite linear force that can be used to operate downhole tools to perform tasks requiring the application of linear force.

Abstract: A transaction card may comprise a first card component having an electrically conductive surface configured to receive an electrically applied coating. An electrically applied coating may be formed on the electrically conductive surface. The transaction card may be manufactured by forming a first card component having an electrically conductive surface configured to receive an electrically applied coating. The method may also include applying an electrically applied coating to the electrically conductive surface.

Abstract: Techniques for limiting risks in electronically communicating patient information are disclosed. In one particular embodiment, the techniques may be realized as a method for limiting risks in electronically communicating patient information according to a set of instructions stored on a memory of a computing device and executed by a processor of the computing device, the method comprising the steps of: determining a number of electronic security related services employed by a healthcare provider that electronically communicates patient information; calculating a level of coverage of a liability insurance to be provided to the healthcare provider based on the number of services; and calculating a premium cost of the liability insurance based on the number of services.