Abstract: Techniques for gamifying risk management services include associating a financial status of a user with a defensible position display element in a gameplay scenario, receiving risk management data regarding at least one risk management service secured by the user, associating the risk management service with at least one defensive display element in the gameplay scenario, and providing the defensible position display element and each defensive display element to a display to cause the display to visualize the defensible position display element protected by each defensive display element in the gameplay scenario.

Abstract: A system includes a production tubing string. The system can also include a tubing encapsulated conductor (TEC). At least a portion of the TEC can contact the production tubing string at one or more locations along a length of the production tubing string. The TEC can include an interior wire to transmit electric power from a power source to at least one piece of electrical equipment during a wellbore operation performed with respect to the wellbore. The TEC can also include a metal sheath positioned around the interior wire and an encapsulation layer positioned on an outer side of the metal sheath. Further, the TEC can include a conductive bridging component positioned to pierce the encapsulation layer to contact the metal sheath and to facilitate an electrical coupling between the metal sheath and the production tubing string at a location along the length of the production tubing string.

Abstract: In some implementations, a data migration device may querying a relational data store for a plurality of metadata items. Accordingly, for each metadata item, the data migration device may transmit, to an application programming interface (API), a request for the metadata item, and receive, from the relational data store via the API, the metadata item. Furthermore, for each metadata item, the data migration device may execute a transformation on the metadata item to generate an adapted metadata item for a non-relational data store and transmit, to the API, a request to store the adapted metadata item in the non-relational data store.

Abstract: A system for categorizing data in or more domains for storage in a database. The system may include at least one processor; and at least one memory configured to execute the instructions to perform operations. The operations may include receiving the one or more data domains from a source system, wherein each of the one or more data domains is configured to be distributed between one or more applications and each of the data domains is categorized according to a logical grouping of the data domains based on instruments within the source system for storage within the database; store the categorized data for each of the or more data domains within the database; and further categorize each of the one or more data domains as having a data velocity selected from a range of data velocities, each representative of a frequency with which data of the data domain changes.

Abstract: A method is disclosed. The method comprises transmitting, by an access device to a communication device, a resource provider certificate and an access device certificate. Then, establishing a secure channel between the access device and the communication device using data from the resource provider certificate and the access device certificate. Then, transmitting to or receiving data from the communication device using the secure channel.

Abstract: A reader device includes a processor; and a computer readable medium coupled to the processor. The computer readable medium including code, executable by the processor, to perform a method including: receiving, from a user device operated by a user, signed data and a cryptogram, wherein the signed data is determined by digitally signing data, which includes an electronic identifier associated with the user using a key stored in a secure element of the user device; determining, by the reader device, whether the cryptogram can be verified; and, upon verifying the cryptogram, sending, by the reader device, a request to a remote server computer to include the signed data in an electronic ledger.

Abstract: This disclosure presents an apparatus to improve the position sensing of a moving mechanism, such as a fluid valve located within a borehole. The apparatus can utilize a light beam or an optical fiber to measure changes in the position sensor. The smaller and lighter apparatus can improve the accuracy of the sensing mechanism. In addition, three systems are presented. The first system utilizes a vibration sensor, such as a MEMS, and an accelerometer to calculate changes in the mechanism position of the moving mechanism. The second system utilizes a radiation source and detector combination, along with a moving radiation shield to provide more accurate position sensing than conventional techniques. In addition, a lens-based system is presented, that when combined with a radiation source, can calculate position information by detecting the diffusion or dispersal of the radiation against a radiation detector.

Abstract: In some embodiments, the present disclosure provides an exemplary method that may include steps of obtaining a trained spam upsurge detection machine learning model that determines when a current frequency associated with spam communications received by a current user exceeds a baseline frequency associated with the current user; receiving a permission indicator identifying a permission by the user to detect communications being received by the computing device; receiving an indication of at least one communication being received; determining the at least one communication as a particular spam communication; updating a frequency at which spam communications have been received by the user based at least in part on the particular spam communication; utilizing the trained spam upsurge detection machine learning model to determine that the frequency exceeds a baseline frequency associated with the user; and initiating a scan of one or more dark web resources.

Abstract: An apparatus is described for robotic control of an ultrasound imaging device. The apparatus comprises a fixed base and a movable platform with an end-effector. A plurality of passive soft links connects the platform to the base. A series of cables connect the platform to a set of motors adjacent the base. When the platform is at rest, the tension in the cables counter-balances the passive soft links pushing the platform away from the base plate. Control electronics move the motors so as to control the location and the orientation of the platform. By increasing or decreasing tension in the cables, the motors smoothly control the location and the orientation of the platform and thus the end effector. Such a robotic apparatus can be used to provide expert handling of an ultrasound imaging device remotely.

Abstract: A flow control system for use in controlling flow of a fluid composition in a subterranean well is disclosed. The flow control system includes a flow chamber that includes an inlet and an outlet oriented such that the fluid composition flows circuitously through the chamber, forming a vortex at least at the outlet. The flow control system further comprises at least one flow control structure shaped and positioned in the flow chamber such that a velocity of the circuitous flow is reduced and the vortex is eliminated or substantially reduced.

Abstract: In certain embodiments, a personal network of devices including one or more wearable devices and one or more other devices may facilitate secure payment. In some embodiments, a first device of the personal network may be configured to store a plurality of virtual slots, where each of the plurality of virtual slots stores a virtual token associated with a financial account. A second device of the personal network may be configured to transmit, to a merchant device, user authentication data and a first virtual token stored in a first virtual slot to cause the merchant device to obtain information related to a financial account associated with the first virtual token to facilitate a payment transaction. Each of the first, the second device, and at least one other device of the personal network may include a short-range transceiver configured to relay information to one another as part of the personal network.

Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for determining valuation and risk analysis of municipal debt instruments on an after-tax basis. In one embodiment, bond terms, yield curve and interest rate volatility data are received for a set of bonds. Additionally, IRS treatment data and applicable tax rates for the set of bonds and a purchaser of the bonds are also received. Theoretical tax-neutral values of the bonds are calculated using a buy-and-hold methodology, wherein the tax-neutral value comprises the price of the at least one municipal debt offering such that its discounted after-tax value equals the price. A theoretical maximum after-tax values of the bonds are also calculated using a recursive valuation path-dependent methodology. Optimal bond management is determined using the calculated theoretical tax-neutral values and maximum after-tax values of the bonds.

Abstract: In some embodiments, the present disclosure provides an exemplary method that may include steps of receiving a permission indicator from a computing device of a user identifying a permission by the user to detect a plurality of interaction sessions; registering the computing device of the user as a token for subsequent authentication of the user; instructing the computing device to monitor a plurality of activities associated with the detected plurality of interaction sessions initiated; receiving an indication of a current interaction session being initiated at a current period of time to a particular data point stored with the prestored database of token data; dynamically determining a risk metric associated with the computing device; automatically authenticating the computing device associated with the user; transmitting the current interaction session to a queue; and automatically generating a script for the at least one agent.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein disclose methods and systems for encryption and decryption of data. In some implementations, an encryption and decryption system can protect private information of a user in documents with an artificial reality device. The encryption and decryption system can determine the portion of a document containing private information and encrypt that portion of the document. In some implementations, the encryption and decryption system can receive a document and identify the protected (e.g., encrypted) portion of the document. In some cases, the protected portion of the document can contain a security token that the encryption and decryption system can extract. The system can compare the security token to an authentication token associated with the user and determine whether the security and authentication token match. If the tokens match, the system can decrypt the protected portion of the document and display the decrypted data as a virtual object.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a queue may be monitored to perform an automated adjustment related to a data item in the queue. In some embodiments, the data item may be associated with a product or service and include a code related to an access to the product or service. Based on the code, configuration information related to the product or service may be obtained. Based on a detected change related to the product or service, an indication of a set of self-support actions may be sent to a user device. One or more self-support actions (performed via the user device) may be determined, and an adjustment related to the access to the product or service may be performed based on the determined self-support actions. In some embodiments, the adjustment may include modifying a configuration of the access to the product or service based on the determined self-support actions.

Abstract: Embodiments provide methods and systems for associating a single token with multiple accounts of a user, and enabling the user to define rules for processing transactions using the token. A Federated Virtual Card (FVC) may be provisioned on a digital wallet of a user device through a token associated with the FVC. Transactions conducted using the FVC may be divided among the two or more user accounts based on user-defined rules. An account (e.g. card) may be added to or removed from the FVC without disrupting the card holder's ability to use the card to transact outside the FVC. A mobile application or an online platform may be provided for managing the FVC.

Abstract: In some implementations, a device may receive a notification to authenticate a user associated with a user account of an application server. The device may send, to the user device, an authentication request that prompts the user to provide a contextual description of an operation associated with the user account. The device may receive, from the user device, an authentication response that includes a described characteristic of the operation that is associated with a parameter of the operation. The device may determine whether the authentication response is valid based on a comparison of the described characteristic of the operation and the parameter of the operation. The device may cause, based on a determination that the authentication response is valid, performance of the operation based on the parameter.

Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to multi-port multi-functional meta-surface coplanar antenna system. Conventional electronic or mechanical solutions for beam steering incur high installation costs with less performance speed and bulk structures. The present disclosure provides multi-port multi-functional meta-surface coplanar antenna system for beam steering control. The disclosed antenna system enables radiator to have a performance diversity application through beam steering functionalities. The disclosed antenna system provides a minimal design complexity and minimal usage of active or passive lumped components. The disclosed system comprises Gradient Refractive Index Meta-surface (GRIM) and the antenna disposed on the same side of a substrate. Beam steering control is performed using port excitations and controlling the phase between the concerned ports externally.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to tool string embodiments, system embodiments, and method embodiments for testing and/or sampling a formation in an open hole hydrocarbon well, for example in order to determine whether the well merits production. Disclosed embodiments can be concerned with minimizing hydrocarbon emissions during testing, for example to provide a greener testing approach. Thus, improvements to reservoir testing a hydrocarbon well are disclosed.

Abstract: A patient support apparatus that is adaptable to multiple modes of transport includes a variable length base and a drive system that includes two independently drivable wheels that are responsive to inputs from a user to steer the patient support apparatus. A barrier assembly is secured to the upper frame by a tab which is received into a receiver formed in a head end of the frame.