Abstract: A design process and resulting bit structure is provided for drill bits wherein cutter geometries on the face of the bit are tailored to optimize the distribution of one or more of forces, torque, work, or power of each cutter relative to other cutters. Balanced are the forces, torque, work, or power generated by each cutter in respect to other cutters that are working within the same region of cut, so that all cutters within the same region of cut are generating sufficiently comparable forces, torque, work, or power. In this manner all of the cutters on the bit may share as closely as possible the work and loads required to penetrate the subterranean rock. The design process produces a bit structure in which each cutter is doing similar levels of work or creating similar levels of force, torque, or power relative to other cutters within the same region of cut on the bit, within specified ranges of design criteria.

Abstract: A technical information management device includes an information manager, a data manager, a user interface builder, and a vehicle technical information database. The information manager accesses the database in order to provide a segment of the vehicle technical information to the user interface builder. The data manager receives conditioned input data from a vehicle diagnostic tool and sends it to the user interface builder. The user interface builder includes a graphics generator and a display screen formatter. The graphics generator converts the vehicle diagnostic data into graphical coordinate data and the display screen formatter formats the graphical coordinate data for real time display in a digital multimeter mode or in a scope mode. The user interface builder further can display a dual-display screen wherein half of the screen is a vehicle diagnostic data display and the other half of the screen displays vehicle technical information.

Abstract: A person-support apparatus operates according to a set of default operating parameters, processes information corresponding to an occupant of the person-support apparatus from a receiver to determine if an optimal value for an operating parameter is different from the default value, modifies a default operating parameter to an optimal value based on the information corresponding to the occupant of the person-support apparatus to create a modified operating parameter, and operates the person-support apparatus utilizing the modified operating parameter.

Abstract: A recover to cloud (R2C) service replicates a customer production environment to virtual data centers (VDCs) operated in a cloud service provider environment. Customers provision both a disaster recovery VDC and a test VDC. At A Time of Disaster (ATOD), the disaster VDC is made available to the customer through the cloud. The disaster VDC is allocated a first set of resources dedicated to the specific customer and to disaster recovery. The test VDC, brought on line at A Time of Test (ATOT), is allocated resources from second set of resources arranged in a shared pool. separate from the first set. Provisioning of the test VDC does not disturb critical resource assignments needed in the event of a disaster.

Abstract: Various logging-while-drilling (LWD) systems and methods provide resistivity logging coupled with deep detection of elongated anomalies at acute angles, enabling effective geosteering without disrupting drilling operations and without requiring intervention in the operations of the existing well. One LWD system embodiment employs a tool having tilted antennas as the transmitter and the receiver, where at least one of the antennas is placed in the vicinity of the bit, making it possible to detect existing wells at distances of 50-100 feet. In some cases, the detection distance is increased by enhancing the visibility of the existing well using a contrast fluid treatment on target well, either to fill the bore or to surround the well with treated cement or fluids that invade the formation. At least one inversion method separates the inversion of formation parameters from the inversion of parameters specifying distance, direction, and orientation of the existing well.

Abstract: A double firewalled system is disclosed for protecting remote enterprise servers that provide communication services to telecommunication network customers from unauthorized third parties. A first router directs all connection requests to one or more secure web servers, which may utilize a load balancer to efficiently distribute the session connection load among a high number of authorized client users. On the network side of the web servers, a second router directs all connection requests to a dispatcher server, which routes application server calls to a proxy server for the application requested. A plurality of data security protocols are also employed. The protocols provide for an identification of the user, and an authentication of the user to ensure the user is who he/she claims to be and a determination of entitlements that the user may avail themselves of within the enterprise system.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a non-dairy cream includes a non-dairy base, a natural non-nutritive sweetener, and one or more stabilizers. The natural non-nutritive sweetener provides a sweet taste to the non-dairy cream. The stabilizer(s) facilitate maintaining the non-dairy cream in a substantially uniform liquid suspension.

Abstract: A method and system looks for patterns in a series of gesture data samples to determine consistency or inconsistency within the data sample. One embodiment includes device authentication using a unique biometric algorithm that provides biometrically enhanced gesture-based authentication using a software only solution. In this embodiment, the system and method provides a mechanism to gather user gesture timing data, and to analyze and abstract the data into a non-repudiated template against which future gesture timings can be verified.

Abstract: Equipment for inspecting persons and luggage for accessing restricted areas which comprises a machine for controlling the content of hand luggage, preferably an X-Ray machine; a walk through gate detector for detecting the presence of metal objects on persons; an admission conveyor for trays with luggage disposed at the entrance of an X-Ray machine; the walk through gate detector being located upstream the X-Ray machine to create a personal inspection area with access to the admission conveyor; a collection conveyor for collecting the trays containing luggage and personal objects, disposed at the outlet of the X-Ray machine; and a secondary conveyor disposed parallel to the collection tray conveyor, to re-direct the trays with suspicious luggage.

Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided that relate to cementing operations. Methods and compositions that include a latex strength enhancer for enhancing the compressive strength of slag compositions.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for verifying customer identifications. In one embodiment, the method comprises receiving, at a transaction gateway, a communication associated with a transaction initiated by a customer; determining the communication includes an identity verification request to verify encoded data obtained from an identification presented by the customer; routing the identity verification request to an identity verification service; receiving, from the identity verification service, a result including one or more identification values obtained from the encoded data; and transmitting the result to a requester associated with the communication.

Abstract: A system, method, and article of manufacture for transaction account customer acquisition, enrollment, and management is disclosed. The method may comprise receiving a transaction account application, receiving a username and password, creating an account management system (“AMS”) account based upon the username and password, and associating the AMS account with the transaction account application. The method may further comprise requesting information and/or a document from a user associated with the transaction account application, wherein the user's transaction account application is pending. Further still, the method may variously comprise receiving information and/or a document from a user associated with the transaction account application in response to a deficiency associated with the transaction account application.

Abstract: A browser-based simulator may be used to create and send test messages to one or more transaction processing facilities (TPFs) to determine the response of the TPF system. It allows a user or plurality of users to create ISO 8583 messages, send the messages to the TPF systems, receive a response, and display the results to the users. Messages created by the simulator are stored within an ANSI queryable SQL database to make test selection simple. The TPF test messages and results are thus available worldwide. Further, the simulator is server-based, so desktop licenses are not required. The simulator allows a user to either select a preformatted message or derive a new message by selecting the data of interest.

Abstract: A method includes providing a cementing composition that includes an aqueous fluid, a cementitious particulate, and a copolymer particulate which includes a monofunctional monomer, a water degradable first crosslinker, and a second crosslinker. The method further includes placing the cementing composition in a subterranean formation so as to form a set cement sheath and swelling the copolymer particulate in response to a void created in the set cement sheath. The copolymer particulate allows the cementing composition to set to form the cement sheath before substantial swelling of the copolymer particulate occurs.

Abstract: Consumer, merchant, and transactional data from a closed loop network and external sources may be leveraged to increase demand of a merchant's inventory during normally low-demand periods. Extensive data mining is used to determine the excess merchant inventory and demand patterns at different times and different locations for merchants and groups of merchants. Similar data mining is used to analyze cardmember demand patterns to identify the cardmember preferences regarding when and where they which to purchase goods and/or services. Cardmembers may also be grouped based on their demand patterns. Using pricing as a lever, cardholders with specific preferences are targeted to shift the demand from peak periods and locations to non-peak periods and locations, and to increase the non-peak demand by location as well as time period. Higher precision may be obtained using product level transaction data from point-of-sale terminals used by merchants wherever applicable.

Abstract: A source control management system comprises accessing a TPF platform via a web interface. The system checks out a selected component of a package and transmits a copy of the component to a local computer for modification by a user. The user is able to edit and modify the component without having to download the entire package, which is much faster. Once the user completes the editing, the source control management system receives an edited copy of the component from the local computer. Furthermore, the system includes checking in the edited copy and comparing to the unedited component while providing component level warnings of differences. A second copy of the component may be transmitted for independent modification. This allows for multiple users to work on the same component at the same time. The multiple versions of the component are combined and the appropriate modifications are made to the primary component.

Abstract: Disclosed are pyruvate kinase M2 activators which are compounds of Formula (I), including those of Formula (II), wherein A1, A2, L, R, R1 to R3, X1 to X3, k, n, and m are as defined herein, that are useful in treating a number of diseases that are treatable by the activation of PKM2, for example, cancer. A1-NR-L-A2 (I).

Abstract: The present invention relates to nanoparticle smart tags and the use of nanoparticle smart tags in the detection of analyte. In particular, the present invention relates to nanoparticle smart tags that may be used in subgeologic formations to detect analytes of interest in real-time. One embodiment of the present invention provides a suspension having a nanoparticle smart tag analyte complex formed by an interaction having a nanoparticle smart tag and an analyte; and a subterranean treatment fluid.

Abstract: A patient-support apparatus includes receivers for supporting a patient-support deck. The patient-support deck is configured to engage the receivers to support the deck in a cantilevered configuration. The patient-support deck may be secured to the patient-support apparatus by a locking mechanism.

Abstract: Credit applicants may apply for instant credit, and use an instant account number (“IAN”) to make purchases after the instant credit has been granted. Fraud control methods may be used in authorizing the instant credit. When the IAN is issued to purchase airline tickets, it can be ensured that the applicant's last name matches the passenger's last name for the airline ticket being purchased, and that the ticket will not be renamed or sold. When the IAN is issued in conjunction with a partner's loyalty or rewards program, the applicant's account information with the rewards program is captured. It is ensured that the applicant has some tenure with the partner and that data submitted by the applicant is consistent with data on file with the partner.