Abstract: Systems and methods using a network of wearable devices to support secure payment for a user are described. The network of wearable devices may include a wearable secure unit including a first short-range transceiver, a wearable sensory unit including a second short-range transceiver, and a wearable communication unit including a third short-range transceiver and a long-range transceiver. The systems and methods may include receiving a transaction request from a merchant device. Thereafter, the systems and methods may obtain information from the wearable secure unit configured to provide an environment in which processes and data are securely stored and executed. The systems and methods may also obtain information from the wearable sensory unit configured to capture and compare biometrics of the user with a stored profile. Based on the obtained information, the systems and methods may instruct the wearable communication unit to transmit to the merchant device user authentication data.

Abstract: A system for guiding image sensor angle settings in different environments. The system may include a memory storing executable instructions, and at least one processor configured to execute the instructions to perform operations. The operations may include obtaining a plurality of synthetic images, the synthetic images representing a plurality of scenes; training a classification model to classify, based on the synthetic images, a plurality of images captured from an environment of a user by an image sensor; determining, based on the classification, whether the image sensor is positioned at a predetermined angle; and adjusting, based on the determination, a position of the image sensor.

Abstract: A system for conducting real-time chemical analysis of deposits is provided. The system includes an electromagnetic radiation source positioned on a downhole tool that emits electromagnetic radiation to a surrounding downhole environment within a field of view of interest. The system also includes a multivariate optical element positioned on the downhole tool that has optical filters configured to receive reflected radiation from the field of view of interest and generate respective filtered radiation signals. Each of the optical filters has a different transmission function that corresponds to a respective chemical species of interest. The system also includes an image sensor positioned on the downhole tool that detects each of the respective filtered radiation signals from the multivariate optical element. The image sensor provides image information of the field of view of interest that indicates a presence of at least one chemical species of interest located in the surrounding downhole environment.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for singulating and transferring railroad tie plates is disclosed. The singulating system includes a front chute configured to collect one or more articles, a singulating frame, a pickup assembly operably engaged with the singulating frame, a magnetic roller of the pickup assembly and a roller belt of the pickup assembly wrapped, at least in part, around the magnetic roller. The magnetic roller and the roller belt are configured to pick up the one or more articles from the front chute and transfer the one or more articles to a different location.

Abstract: Preferred embodiments of the invention provide improved catch basin filter system for maintenance and access.

Abstract: An exemplary smoking topography circuit of an electronic aerosol smoking article, includes at least one sensor configured to measure user interaction with the smoking article, a processor, and memory. The processor is configured to detect a smoking event based an output of the at least one sensor, collect data associated with the smoking event, and arrange the data in a pattern that associates the smoking event to shifts in battery voltage. The memory is configured to store the data pattern in a structured multi-byte format.

Abstract: A system and method for early detection of a compromised client device includes a tamper detection service configured to monitor modifications to resource access privileges over time to identify unusual variations in jailbreak status that indicate compromise of the client device. For example, the tamper detection service may monitor the jailbreak status of system files over time to expose attempts to hide the jailbreak status of a protected resource. To validate that malware is attempting to hide the jailbreak status of a protected resources, the tamper detection process may launch multiple different resource accesses, targeting the protected resource, to determine whether different accessibility results are returned, indicating a compromised device.

Abstract: Various embodiments are generally directed to techniques of overlaying a virtual object on a physical object in augmented reality (AR). A computing device may receive one or more images of the physical object, perform analysis on the images (such as image segmentation) to generate a digital outline, and determine a position and a scale of the physical object based at least in part on the digital outline. The computing device may configure (e.g., rotate, scale) a 3D model of the physical object to match the determined position and scale of the physical object. The computing device may place or overlay a 3D virtual object on the physical object in AR based on a predefined location relation between the 3D virtual object and the 3D model of the physical object, and further, generate a composite view of the placement or overlay.

Abstract: A computer-implemented contact center platform has a receiver that receives a service request for a service provided by a remotely situated service server. Further, the computer-implemented contact center platform has a transmitter that sends, to a customer relationship management system via a network, a data request for data pertaining to the service request via a first function call through an application programming interface corresponding to a remotely-situated customer relationship management system that stores one or more records pertaining to the service. The computer-implemented contact center platform is distinct from the remotely-situated customer relationship management system. Further, the computer-implemented contact center platform has a memory device have a data cache that stores the data pertaining to the service request.

Abstract: A system and method for self-inspection of a vehicle is disclosed. The self-inspection may be performed by an application executed on a mobile device, with the application being configured to determine excessive wear and use. The mobile device may obtain images from a plurality of predetermined views of the vehicle, with damage input being determined for the plurality of predetermined views. In turn, a cost estimate may be output for repair or replacement due to the damage for each of the plurality of predetermined views as well as a total cost for repair or replacement, which may be dynamically updated as additional damage is input for the plurality of predetermined views.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure include computer-implemented methods and systems for providing generative adversarial network (GAN) digital image data. GAN digital image data corresponding to a suggested transaction for an identified customer can be determined.

Abstract: A melt-blown fabric for pouching smokeless tobacco or a smokeless tobacco substitute can include melt-blown polymer fibers. The fabric can have a basis weight of less than 30 gsm and a tensile strength of at least 4 mJ in at least one predetermined direction. Method of making the fabric can include melt-blowing a polymeric material against a support surface and bonding the fibers or arranging them in a predetermined orientation. Pouched smokeless tobacco or tobacco substitute products including the fabrics provided herein can provide desirable flavor and tactile experience.

Abstract: A cartridge of an e-vaping device includes a housing extending in a longitudinal direction, a reservoir in the housing, a heater in the housing, and an absorbent material at least partially surrounding the sinusoidal shaped member. The reservoir is configured to store a pre-vapor formulation. The heater has a sinusoidal shaped member translating about an elliptical shape to define a channel there through. The absorbent material is in fluid communication with the reservoir.

Abstract: A system and method for quoting a customer's eligibility for a financial product are disclosed. According to certain embodiments, the system may include a memory storing instructions. The system may also include a processor configured to execute the instructions to: receive a quotation request from a client device associated with the customer, the quotation request including customer-identifying information; acquire, from a second source, information relating to a level of risk associated with the customer-identifying information; aggregate the customer-identifying information and the information relating to the level of risk; extract a plurality of variables from the aggregated data; determine an eligibility score based on the extracted variables and an eligibility model, the eligibility score indicating a likelihood of being approved for the financial product; and provide the eligibility score to the client device.

Abstract: An anchoring extrusion limiter for a non-retrievable packer has a plurality of ring segments with a top surface having at least one ring segment insert designed to, bite and grip a well casing in which a packer is set. The anchoring extrusion limiter inhibits an extrusion of a main sealing element of the packer while providing anchoring backup to the anchoring slips of the packer.

Abstract: An e-vapor device may include a capsule, a mouthpiece configured to receive the capsule, and a vaporizer configured to engage with the mouthpiece to enclose the capsule therebetween. The capsule is configured to hold a pre-vapor formulation therein. The vaporizer is configured to pierce the capsule to access the pre-vapor formulation therein and to heat the pre-vapor formulation to generate a vapor. Additionally, the vaporizer may be configured to cease a heating of the pre-vapor formulation when a current in the heater structure is less than a reference level. Accordingly, the occurrence of an unpleasant taste resulting from overheating may be reduced or prevented.

Abstract: A variety of systems, methods and compositions are disclosed, including, in one method, a method of cementing may comprise: providing a cement composition comprising: a hydraulic cement comprising Portland cement in an amount of about 50% by weight of hydraulic cement or less, water, and a phosphorylated amino polycarboxylic acid cement retarder; placing the cement composition in a wellbore; and allowing the cement composition to set. A cement composition, the composition comprising: a hydraulic cement comprising Portland cement in an amount of about 50% by weight of hydraulic cement or less; water; and a phosphorylated amino polycarboxylic acid cement retarder.

Abstract: A system for reducing far-field noise produced by well operations includes a passive sound barrier shielding an area, in which the well operations are performed, in an open-air environment. The system further includes a sound sensor to receive near-field noise from the well operations. The system further includes an analysis module, coupled to the sound sensor, to generate an anti-noise signal. The system further includes active anti-noise generators, coupled to the analysis module, to generate anti-noise, based on the anti-noise signal, that destructively interferes with noise from the well operations outside of the passive sound barrier at a predetermined distance from the passive sound barrier. The analysis module generates the anti-noise signal based on the near-field noise, the predetermined distance, and adjustable positions and orientations of the active anti-noise generators.

Abstract: A perforating tool assembly may be modularized by providing modular charge segments to provide for multiple configurations of shaped charges without the requirement of excess inventory. The modular charge segments may comprise any number of modular charge holder segments and modular charge spacer segments which are configured to provide for different spacings and offsets of shaped charges disposed within the modular charge holder segments. The modular charge holder segments include slots and locking tabs to allow for the differing offsets between charges. The modular charge holder segments may comprise a slit that allows the modular holder segment to be flexed or deflected to permit the loading and downloading of shaped charges. The modular charge segments may comprise a plastic or rubber material to provide for safer deployment of shaped charges downhole.

Abstract: A method for designing a core bit to control and reduce the cutting forces acting on a core of rock is disclosed. The method includes generating a model of a core bit including a plurality of cutting elements on a plurality of blades. The method may additionally include simulating a coring operation with the model of the core bit. The method may further include calculating at least one force vector generated by at least one of the plurality of cutting elements on the model of the core bit during the coring operation. The method may further include determining at least one force acting on a core in the model of the core bit based on the at least one force vector and generating a design of the core bit based on the at least one force acting on the core.