Abstract: A method includes providing a distributed instance of a machine learning model to a client computing device and access to a predetermined token associated with a predetermined label to a client-side application at the client computing device. The client-side application is configured to cause the client computing device to detect a user input that includes the first predetermined token, provide the user input to the distributed instance to obtain a first predicted label for the first predetermined token, and update a set of model parameters of the distributed instance based on the first predicted label and the first predetermined label. The method may also include updating the machine learning model by obtaining the one or more updated model parameters of the distributed instance from the client computing device.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatuses are described herein for improving computer authentication processes by generating authentication questions based on the location of a user. Transaction data indicating a plurality of transactions associated with a user account may be received. Location data indicating a plurality of locations of a user device might be received. At least a subset of the plurality of transactions may be tagged, based on the location data, with an indication that a user was present for a respective transaction. For example, a location of a merchant might be compared to a user device location indicated by the location data. A plurality of authentication questions might be generated based on the subset of the plurality of transactions. Access to the user account might be provided based on responses to the plurality of authentication questions.

Abstract: State of the art food quality measurement techniques fail to determine quality of the food item once it is packed and sealed in a container. The disclosure herein generally relates to food quality prediction, and, more particularly, to a system and method for predicting food quality in a non-invasive manner. A Color Changing Indicator (CCI) in a biosensor strip forming a component of the enclosed package in which the liquid food item is packed, changes color when came in contact with the liquid food item. For different quality of the liquid food item the CCI has different color. Based on the color of the CCI, and ambient temperature and relative humidity at the time the color of the CCI is determined, a machine learning model determines rate of deterioration of the liquid food item, and then predicts remaining shelf life, which in turn provided as output to a user.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for performing secure communications with rotating key communications. For example, the system may receive a first applet request to perform a first rotating key communication across one or more computer networks to access a first server host. The system may then determine a first processing characteristic for the first applet request and a first plurality of server locations of the first server host (e.g., across the one or more computer networks). The system may then determine a first plurality of connection paths to a first subset of the first plurality of server locations. The system may then filter the first plurality of connection paths to generate a first subset of the plurality of connection paths. Based on the first subset of the plurality of connection paths, the system may generate a first rotating key for performing the rotating key communication.

Abstract: A method and system for dynamic value determination and performance based royalty calculation of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) created for agricultural assets is disclosed. The method enables reliable and authentic ownership tracking and the removal of frauds/biases affecting the valuation of the said asset(s), as all the transactions are recorded and visible to everybody on the platform. Various biases, such as location (or spatial), temporal or human judgment-based biases in the existing valuation systems are removed by having dynamic and performance-based valuation approach proposed in this invention. NFT valuations of farm diary and farm art have hardly been proposed in earlier works. Royalty or reward computations from agricultural NFTs has not been attempted. Thus, the method provides performance or creation-based (creation of IP, Knowledge base, Geographical Indication IP) royalties/rewards for the NFT owner or entities involved in the process.

Abstract: Disclosed in the invention are a lithium-rich manganese-based positive electrode material, a preparation method therefor and an application thereof. The lithium-rich manganese-based positive electrode material comprises a lithium-rich manganese-based positive electrode material core and a shell coated on the surface of the core. The shell comprises a first coating and a second coating. The first coating comprises a composite oxide of Al, Zr, Ce and La and an n-type thermoelectric material. The second coating comprises a composite carbon material, a hydrogen-containing lithium titanium oxide compound and molybdenum disulfide. The lithium-rich manganese-based positive electrode material of the present application has excellent specific discharge capacity, rate capability and cycle stability, and has broad application prospects.

Abstract: A natural gas system includes a process suction conduit, a compressor package to receive natural gas from the process suction conduit and to increase a pressure of the flow of natural gas whereby it is discharged from the compressor package as a pressurized flow of natural gas, a process discharge conduit connected downstream of the compressor package, and an emissions management module coupled to the compressor package and configured to capture emissions from the compressor package, wherein the emissions management module includes a vapor recovery unit configured to circulate the captured emissions from the VRU along an emissions discharge conduit coupled to the VRU such that the captured emissions are discharged directly to at least one of the process suction conduit, a fuel gas system of the natural gas system, and a hydrocarbon processing component of the natural gas system that is separate from the compressor package.

Abstract: This disclosure provides a number of sequences involved in the transport of alkaloids from the root to the leaf in tobacco, methods of using such sequences, tobacco plants carrying modifications to such sequences, and tobacco products made from such plants.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a specific combination of a progestin and testosterone in a transdermal composition and usage thereof in a method for ensuring male contraception with more efficacy and less side effects.

Abstract: Nipah henipavirus (NiV) virus replicon particles (VRPs) are disclosed herein. These VRPs can be used to induce an immune response to NiV or Hendra virus (HeV). In some embodiments, the NiV VRP include a recombinant NiV genome, wherein the recombinant NiV genome comprises a deletion in a nucleic acid sequence encoding the F protein such that functional mature F protein cannot be produced from the recombinant NiV genome; and a NiV envelope comprising F, G and M proteins of NiV. These VRP can infect human cells but cannot produce NiV particles from the infected human cells. Immunogenic compositions including the NiV VRP are also disclosed. In some embodiments, methods are disclosed for producing NiV VRP. The use of the disclosed NiV VRP to induce an immune response is also disclosed.

Abstract: In certain embodiments, image-feature malicious-activity detection and access prevention may be facilitated, where an activity notification associated with a transaction triggers feature detection for at least one image related to a different transaction. In some embodiments, a first image (received in connection with a first transaction) may be associated with the first transaction, and a second image (received in connection with a second transaction) may be associated with a second transaction. In response to a malicious activity notification associated with the first transaction, an identifying characteristic (e.g., a facial feature) detected in the first image may be used to determine whether to prevent access to an account related to the second transaction. As an example, in response to determining that the identifying characteristic is present in the second image, access to the account related to the second transaction may be prevented.

Abstract: A fluid composition including a mixed metal oxide viscosifier, a clay viscosifier, and solid eutectic metal alloy particles. A method including pumping a drilling fluid downhole in a wellbore. The drilling fluid including water, a mixed metal oxide viscosifier, a clay viscosifier, and solid eutectic metal alloy particles. The method further including allowing the drilling fluid to reach a target zone with elevated permeability and forming a filter cake containing solid eutectic metal alloy particles in the target zone. The method including heating the filter cake to a temperature greater than the melting temperature of the eutectic metal alloy particles, allowing the particles to melt and become liquid eutectic metal alloy particles. The method including discontinuing heating and allowing the filter cake to cool to a temperature lower than the melting temperature of the solid eutectic metal alloy particles to produce a strengthened filter cake.

Abstract: A method to perform a field operation of an unconventional reservoir is disclosed. The method includes selecting, from rock samples and based on test reports of corresponding companion rock samples, selected rock samples representing rock characteristics of formation zones in the unconventional reservoir, performing, using a rock sample test apparatus, a sequence of rock sample test cycles on each selected rock sample to generate rock sample test results, generating, based on the rock sample test results, a ranking of the selected rock samples representing enhanced oil recovery (EOR) potential of the formation zones, selecting, from the formation zones and based on the ranking, a target formation zone having an EOR potential meeting a pre-determined criterion, and performing, based at least on the EOR potential of the target formation zone, the field production of the unconventional reservoir.

Abstract: Implementations of the of the present stripping corner may include a first forward surface, a second forward surface, hingedly connected to the first forward surface, a first rearward surface, hingedly connected to the first forward surface, a second rearward surface hingedly connected to the second forward surface, and an extender coupling the first rearward surface to the second rearward surface. The extender may be configured to receive an input torque about a first axis and may be configured to provide an output force along a second axis. The first axis may be substantially perpendicular to the second axis.

Abstract: A flavored vapor generator (100, 200, 300, 400) used for an electronic smoking apparatus (10) comprises a housing; a liquid retention material (155, 255) which is filled, soaked or immersed with a flavored liquid and received inside the housing; an electric heater (150, 350, 450) for heating the liquid retention material (155, 255) to generate flavored vapor; and a sensor (156, 356, 456) for monitoring soaking or wetness conditions of the liquid retention material (155, 255) and providing signals for determining whether the flavored liquid in the liquid retention material (155, 255) is exhausted or almost exhausted.

Abstract: Conventionally, mechanical methods of measuring linear position over a scale required physical coupling with system(s), such as potentiometer-based feedback etc. Such kinds of mechanical feedback mechanisms need geared coupling. And along with a mechanical system comes problems of wear and tear of parts which can lead to increased inaccuracy of the setup over time. With increased capabilities of computer vision-based techniques, a non-contact image-based measurement of linear position has become of prime importance. Embodiments of the present disclosure provide system and method that implement direct visual measurement of liquid level inside a linear measurement setup (syringe here) by employing various techniques such as computer vision, machine learning techniques, and the like, wherein various features are extracted that in turn allow to have a measurement of a liquid level identified or indicator (plug/meniscus) position in a syringe/container.

Abstract: Unaddressed technical problem is how to make the window manager select and update the appropriate visual design given the Just-In-Time constraint to optimize Profit/Economic Goal for a Basic Emergent User and not have a locking/permanent binding on a particular Socio Economic Cohort (SEC) or Contract Management System Companies (CMSCs). A method and system is disclosed that provides interface layout to discover and optimize economics of information exchange of digitally virtualized physical space for a Basic Emergent User (BEU). A correlation score is determined based on correlation between i) the expected profit range provided by the BEU indicating the tolerance around the SP(selling price) and ii) the buying price(BP) and the tolerance specified by the SEC or the CMSC to identify a best match for the BEU based on goal provided by the BEU in terms of expected profit range and corresponding time range within which it is to be achieved.

Abstract: A compressible sleeve includes a first shoulder configured to press against an insert. The compressible sleeve also includes a second shoulder positioned along an opposite end of the first shoulder, and configured to receive a pin of a rotary connection of the magnetic assembly. The compressible sleeve further includes a plurality of slots extending along a curved surface.

Abstract: The disclosure relates generally to symbiotic warning methods and systems to warn nearby target actors while driving for collision avoidance. Current ADAS systems are limited in assisting only the driver of the host vehicle in the potential dangers. The present disclosure identifies various driving scenarios and gives necessary warning to the target vehicles, pedestrians, and animals around the host vehicle. A symbiotic warning method involves receiving one or more road contextual parameters to create a 360-degree scene perception of road surroundings of a host vehicle, with one or more actors. Then, estimating one or more 3-dimensional (3-D) scene semantics of each of the one or more actors and detecting one or more priority actors those lead to probable collisions. Further, deciding to generate a symbiotic warning signal, to one or more priority actors, and generating the symbiotic warning signal to one or more priority actors those lead to probable collisions.

Abstract: Regulating downhole fluid flow through a plurality of valves to treat wellbore sections while also allowing for production to continue. If it is determined that fluid flow through a valve of a plurality of valves is below a threshold, maintaining fluid flow through the below threshold valve may be maintained while restricting fluid flow through other valves of the plurality. This restriction fluidly isolates a section of a well from other sections of the well. Once isolated, a treatment substance may be injected through the below threshold valve into the isolated section of well. Afterwards, the closed valves may be reopened while restricting fluid flow through the treated section valve for a threshold period of time, the treated section valve may then be reopened after the threshold period of time.