Abstract: In one aspect, the present disclosure relates to a method for improved security in a networked computing environment, the method comprising: receiving, from a user device, a registration request comprising a user identifier for a user; receiving, from the user device, user credentials to access one or more online accounts associated with the user; accessing the one or more online accounts to retrieve user activity data for the user; analyzing the retrieved user activity data to determine one or more merchants associated with the user; storing, in a database coupled to a server device, a mapping between the user and the one or more merchants; receiving, from a monitoring service, an indication that a first merchant of the one or more merchants has experienced a data breach; and sending a notification to the user in response to determining that the first merchant has experienced a data breach.

Abstract: A downhole tool includes a hydraulically operated actuation device to actuate the downhole tool and a control system that regulates flow of hydraulic fluid to the actuation device. The control system includes a pilot module and a power module. The power module has a first solenoid valve and a second solenoid valve fluidly coupled to a pressure source and a fluid return. The power module is fluidly coupled to the actuation device at an output line and a power line. A first power module check valve is arranged in the power line, a second power module check valve is arranged in a control pressure return line fluidly coupled to the fluid return, a first input communicates with the first solenoid valve, and a second input communicates with the second solenoid valve. A pilot-operated check valve is actuatable in response to a pilot signal to drain hydraulic fluid from the power module.

Abstract: Various downhole logging tools and methods of using and making the same are disclosed. In one aspect a method evaluating cement bond quality in a well is provided. In a well with a particular casing/tubing configuration, waveforms of acoustic energy returning from the tubing and the casing with the tubing present are recorded. A frequency spectrum from the recorded waveforms is determined. Amplitudes of the returning acoustic energy at one or more preselected frequency(s) of interest of a range of frequencies at which the amplitudes are noticeably affected by cement bond quality for the particular casing/tubing configuration are determined. The determined amplitudes are compared with one or more baseline amplitudes to look for indications of cement bond quality. Other aspects involve time domain analysis.

Abstract: A frac zipper manifold bridge connector comprises two bridge spools for connecting a well configuration unit of a frac zipper manifold to a frac tree of a wellhead. The connector comprises multiple connections involving threaded flanges, such that the orientation of the bridge spools may be adjusted to ensure that they are correctly aligned with the frac tree. The bridge connector further comprises one or more flow diverters to decrease turbulence and reduce erosion.

Abstract: A device receives a request for information regarding a debt resolution plan available for a delinquent account. The request may include a first input indicating a payment amount, a second input indicating a payment frequency, and a third input indicating a payment start date. The device obtains account data associated with the delinquent account and determines, using a model, a score for the delinquent account based on the first input, the second input, the third input, and/or the account data. The score predicts a likelihood that the delinquent account will charge off within a predetermined time period. The device determines a plurality of plan parameters for an accelerated charge off plan when the score satisfies a threshold. The device transmits the plurality of plan parameters, receives an enrollment request, enrolls the delinquent account in the accelerated charge off plan, and performs one or more actions based on the enrolling.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to an electrocrushing drilling fluid with an electrocrushing drilling base fluid including a polar oil, a non-polar oil, or a combination thereof and glycerine carbonate. The electrocrushing drilling fluid or base fluid may further include water or glycerin. The electrocrushing drilling fluid may further contain at least one additive. The electrocrushing drilling fluid may have a dielectric constant or dielectric strength of at least a set amount, an electric conductivity less than a set amount, or a combination of these properties. The disclosure further relates to an electrocrushing drilling system containing the electrocrushing drilling fluid and an electrocrushing drill bit.

Abstract: A method of treating a subterranean formation penetrated by a wellbore, wherein the subterranean formation comprises one or more permeable zones, comprising introducing a superabsorbent polymer (SAP) fluid into the wellbore, wherein the SAP fluid comprises an aqueous fluid and an SAP material comprising a reaction product of a reaction mixture comprising one or more viscosifying polymeric materials, one or more crosslinking agents, and water, allowing the SAP fluid to flow into at least a portion of the one or more permeable zones in the subterranean formation, and allowing the SAP material to absorb water and form a swollen SAP material, wherein the swollen SAP material impedes fluid flow through at least a portion of the one or more permeable zones.

Abstract: Techniques for monitoring operating statuses of an application and its dependencies are provided. A monitoring application may collect and report the operating status of the monitored application and each dependency. Through use of existing monitoring interfaces, the monitoring application can collect operating status without requiring modification of the underlying monitored application or dependencies. The monitoring application may determine a problem service that is a root cause of an unhealthy state of the monitored application. Dependency analyzer and discovery crawler techniques may automatically configure and update the monitoring application. Machine learning techniques may be used to determine patterns of performance based on system state information associated with performance events and provide health reports relative to a baseline status of the monitored application. Also provided are techniques for testing a response of the monitored application through modifications to API calls.

Abstract: At least one example embodiment discloses a non-combustible smoking element including a pre-vapor formulation reservoir element configured to contain a pre-vapor formulation material, a pre-vapor heating element coupled to the pre-vapor formulation reservoir element and configured to heat at least a portion of the pre-vapor formulation material into a vapor and provide the vapor to a channel, a tobacco heating element configured to heat at least a portion of tobacco and generate an aroma and a tobacco housing configured to contain the tobacco and provide the aroma to the channel.

Abstract: A method may include: introducing a treatment fluid comprising a descaling agent and a carrier fluid into a wellbore, the descaling agent comprising an N-(phosphonoalkyl)iminodiacetic acid wherein the treatment fluid has a pH less than 13.

Abstract: A blockchain based alias directory may be utilized. Encrypted lists of aliases may be stored on the blockchain and may be accessible to network computers and secure gateways. Embodiments are directed to secure gateways and user devices for accessing the alias directory stored in the blockchain during a financial transaction. The user device may be provided with a list of aliases from which a user may select a payment account. Upon selection the user may be redirected to an identity verification system of the associated payment network.

Abstract: In accordance with presently disclosed embodiments, systems and methods for sequencing portable containers of bulk material to provide continuous bulk material usage at an outlet are provided. The disclosed sequencing techniques may involve identifying a sequence for opening different portable containers of bulk material (or identifying the “next” portable container to open) and automatically actuating the discharge gates of the portable containers in the desired sequence to provide a continuous flow of bulk material to the outlet (e.g., blender unit). The identified sequence may be executed through a control system communicatively coupled to actuators used to open/close the discharge gates of the portable bulk material containers. A GUI may be communicatively coupled to the control system to allow an operator to select the desired sequence for execution by the control system and to display information regarding the portable bulk material containers.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a subsurface sensor in a borehole to provide a measurement series, a first processor, and a machine-readable medium having program code. The program code causes the apparatus to obtain the measurement series and generate a combination of functions based on the measurement series, wherein the combination of functions includes a subset of functions from a basis function library. The system also generate a set of values and communicates the set of values to a second processor, wherein the set of values includes a function identifier and corresponding function weight. The second processor is to generate a set of reconstructed measurement series based on the set of values and determine at least one of a formation property, a fluid property, and a well status based on the set of reconstructed measurement series.

Abstract: A method of treating a reservoir penetrated by at least one well involves placing a consolidated solids pack into a permeable zone of rock in the reservoir. The consolidated solids pack has a reduced permeability to water and a reduced mobility in the permeable zone. For example, when placed in the permeable zone in connection with a water flooding operation, the consolidated solids pack diverts the injectant from the permeable zone to other less permeable zones of the reservoir that contain oil.

Abstract: An apparatus for calibration of vehicle sensors comprising a target structure and an alignment structure. The target structure comprises a portable arrangement, including a number of folding legs configurable into at least a first position. The target structure is further operable to be reconfigured to accommodate a variety of vehicles having different sensor placements.

Abstract: A lateral rotation apparatus may include a person support surface having a head segment and a torso segment. An adjustable leg may have a head support positioned below the head segment. The adjustable leg may have a torso support positioned below the torso segment. The head support may be adjustable to rotate the head segment. The torso support may be adjustable to rotate the torso segment. A linkage assembly may be coupled to the head support and the torso support. The linkage assembly may have a sliding link that is movable between an open position and a closed position. The sliding link may also be rotatable between a first rotational position and a second rotational position. An actuator is operable to move the sliding link.

Abstract: Embodiments of an equalizing device for use with a safety valve and a safety valve are provided herein. In one embodiment, the equalizing device includes at least a tubular having a central bore extending axially there through, the tubular having a ball seat. The equalizing device may further include a ball positioned proximate the ball seat, the ball configured to move from a first position engaged with the ball seat to a second position disengaged from the ball seat to equalize pressure across the safety valve, and an arced ring positioned radially outside the ball, the arced ring configured to keep the ball engaged with the ball seat when in the first position and maintain the ball radially outside the ball seat when in the second position.

Abstract: A method for providing identification using an endpoint device is disclosed. The endpoint device may include an electronic identity that is unique and can be securely stored. The electronic identity may be passed to an access device along with signed interaction data and a cryptogram. The access device may generate an authorization request with the cryptogram and may send it to a remote server computer for further processing.

Abstract: A system and computer-implemented method for authenticating digital transactions. The method includes receiving a device registration request and a device attestation response including at least a device integrity status from a device. In response to the device registration request, the method includes providing a device registration response to the device, based on validation of the device integrity status. Further, the method includes receiving a first payment transaction request and an enrolment request from the device via an application to authenticate a second payment transaction request using a first type of authentication technique. Finally, the method includes enrolling the device to the first type of authentication technique and providing a second token to the device based on a result of the first payment transaction request, wherein the second token is used for authenticating the second payment transaction request.