Abstract: Embodiments include a search and match computing system configured to: access, from a third party computing system, a query regarding at least one entity; determine if the query is a structured query or an unstructured query; process the query with at least one of an application programming interface configured to receive structured queries or a second application programming interface receive unstructured queries; initiate a search and match application configured to execute queries on at least one of: a relational data scheme or a non-relational data scheme; receive search results from the at least one of: the relational data scheme or the non-relational data scheme; and process the received search results to generate an output data packet for access by the third party computing system.

Abstract: A switch status detection device includes a power source, a first resistor, a first switch, a control device, and a first capacitor. The first resistor has one end connected to the power source. The first switch is configured to switch between a connected state and a disconnected state of a first contact point, provided on a first current path between the other end of the first resistor and ground. The control device detects an on/off status of the first switch, on a basis of a voltage at the other end of the first resistor. The first capacitor has one end connected to the first contact point at a position on the first current path on a side of the first resistor with respect to the first contact point, and the other end connected to the power source or the ground.

Abstract: Radio frequency (RF) communication systems with coexistence management are provided herein. In certain embodiments, a method of coexistence management in a mobile device includes processing an RF receive signal to generate a digital baseband receive signal using a receive channel of a first transceiver, processing a first RF observation signal to generate a first digital observation signal using a first observation channel of the first transceiver, generating spectral regrowth observation data based on processing process the first digital observation signal using a first spectral regrowth baseband sampling circuit of the first transceiver, and compensating the digital baseband receive signal for RF signal leakage based on the spectral regrowth observation data and on direct transmit leakage observation data using a discrete time cancellation circuit of the first transceiver.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes a drum unit, a developing device, a development holder, and a sliding member. The drum unit includes a photosensitive drum. The developing device includes a developing roller. The development holder is swung so as to bring and separate the developing roller close to and apart from the photosensitive drum. The sliding member is slidable in an axial direction of the developing roller. The development holder is swung so as to bring the developing roller close to the photosensitive drum in association with a sliding of the sliding member from a first position to a second position, and the development holder is swung so as to separate the developing roller apart from the photosensitive drum in association with a sliding of the sliding member from the second position to the first position.

Abstract: Described in detail herein are systems and methods for generating computerized models of structures using geometry extraction and reconstruction techniques. The system includes a computing device coupled to a input device. The input device obtains raw data scanned by a sensor. The computing device is programmed to execute a data fusion process is applied to fuse the raw data, and a geometry extraction process is performed on the fused data to extract features such as walls, floors, ceilings, roof planes, etc. Large- and small-scale features of the structure are reconstructed using the extracted features. The large- and small-scale features are reconstructed by the system into a floor plan (contour) and/or a polyhedron corresponding to the structure. The system can also process exterior features of the structure to automatically identify condition and areas of roof damage.

Abstract: A virtual calibration system uses a reference printing device to add new printing devices and perform verification operations. The reference printing device is defined using color printing resources from an initial printing device. Policies define environmental specification information regarding the operating conditions for a printing device in the system. When a new printing device is added, the new printing device performs a match calibration using the color printing resources provided by the reference printing device. If the match calibration is acceptable, then the new printing device is added to the virtual calibration system. The reference printing device also instructs the printing devices to perform quality checks and to provide environmental information. Using the environmental information, the reference printing device determines if an issue is impacting color printing that is not related to the color printing capabilities of the printing device.

Abstract: A refrigerator appliance may include a cabinet, a door, and a shelf assembly. The cabinet may define a chilled chamber. The door may be rotatably hinged to the cabinet to provide selective access to the chilled chamber. The shelf assembly may be disposed below the image module within the chilled chamber. The shelf assembly may include a mounting bracket attached to the cabinet, a shelf attached to the mounting bracket, and a weight sensor disposed within the cabinet in cantilevered engagement with the shelf to detect stored mass at the shelf.

Abstract: An appliance, such as a washing machine appliance, includes a cabinet comprising a wall defining an aperture configured for receiving support features during shipment of the appliance. When the appliance is installed, the support features are removed, leaving the aperture open and creating a path for noise transmission. Therefore, a sound reducing plug is configured for receipt within the aperture, the sound reducing plug being slightly oversized relative to the aperture such that an interference fit is formed between the sound reducing plug and the wall when the sound reducing plug is installed.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods and systems for a bill payment platform that enables consumers to make bill payments using simplified methods of communication, such as by using text messages or short messaging service (SMS) messages and the like, through message interfaces provided by the bill payment platform, which may include components for context-based notification, intelligent message interpretation, and regulatory compliance.

Abstract: One exemplary system can determine a digital footprint for a user. The system can determine a first transmission pattern in which first content was transmitted to a first user device based at least in part on the digital footprint. The system can determine training data that includes a relationship between (i) one or more characteristics of the first content and (ii) the first transmission pattern. The system can then train a machine-learning-model using the training data to enable the machine-learning-model to predict a second transmission pattern in which to transmit second content that is different from the first content. The system can provide the second content as input to the machine-learning-model to obtain the second transmission pattern as output from the machine-learning-model. The system can cause the second content to be transmitted to the first user device in accordance with the second transmission pattern, which may conserve computing resources.

Abstract: Radio frequency (RF) communication systems with coexistence management are provided herein. In certain embodiments, a method of coexistence management in a mobile device includes providing an RF receive signal from a first front end system to a first transceiver, generating an RF transmit signal and an RF observation signal using a second front end system, the RF observation signal generated based on observing the RF transmit signal, generating digital observation data based on the RF observation signal using a second transceiver, downconverting the RF receive signal to generate a baseband receive signal using the first transceiver, and compensating the baseband receive signal for RF signal leakage based on the digital observation data using the first transceiver.

Abstract: A lead-free solder alloy may comprise tin, silver, copper, bismuth, cobalt, titanium, and antimony. The alloy may further comprise antimony, nickel, or both. The silver may be present in an amount from about 3.1% to 3.8% by weight of the solder. The copper may be present in an amount from about 0.5% to 0.8% by weight of the solder. The bismuth may be present in an amount from about 0.0% (or 1.5%) to about 3.2% by weight of the solder. The cobalt may be present in an amount from about 0.03% to about 1.0% (or 0.05%) by weight of the solder. The titanium may be present in an amount from about 0.005% to about 0.02% by weight of the solder. The antimony may be present in an amount between about 1.0% to about 3.0% by weight of the solder. The balance of the solder is tin.

Abstract: Systems and methods relate generally to set up for a touchless use of a printing device, as well as touchless use thereof, are disclosed. In such a method, a printer driver programmed into a host computational device is accessed to display a user interface on a display device for input of job settings displayed via the user interface. A graphical user interface image of the user interface is displayed on the display device. The input of the job settings is accepted via the graphical user interface image. A quick response (QR) code is generated by the printer driver using the job settings for contents for the QR code. The QR code is displayed on the display device. The QR code is captured with a camera of a programmed mobile device. The QR code is converted into a near field communication (NFC) message by the programmed mobile device.

Abstract: A reading portion generates an original image including an image of a document sheet. A first document sheet end detection portion, in a case where the thickness of the document sheet is equal to or greater than a threshold value, identifies a peripheral edge shape of the document sheet by detecting a shadow portion that occurs at a peripheral edge portion of the document sheet in the original image. A second document end detection portion, in a case where the thickness of the document sheet is less than a threshold value, identifies the peripheral edge shape based on a specification by the user. A document sheet size determination portion determines a size of the document sheet according to a result of shape identification by the first document sheet end detection portion or a result of shape identification by the second document sheet end detection portion.

Abstract: A sheet conveying device includes a sheet placement table, a sheet discharge table, a conveyance mechanism, raising/lowering mechanism, and a raising/lowering control portion. The sheet discharge table is located below the sheet placement table. The conveyance mechanism conveys a sheet placed on the sheet placement table onto the sheet discharge table via an execution position at which image processing is executed by an image processing portion. The raising/lowering mechanism raises and lowers the sheet placement table. The raising/lowering control portion controls the raising/lowering mechanism to lower the sheet placement table when a human detection sensor configured to detect a human in a detection region has detected a human in the detection region.

Abstract: A high-speed chain cutter apparatus with a self-lubrication capability that is configured to clean and descale a pipe may include a basket plate mounted to a cart frame; a motor coupled to the basket plate; a cable having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the proximal end is operably coupled to the motor; an outer tubular member disposed around the cable and positioned to expose both a first portion of the cable proximate to the proximal end and the distal end of the cable; and an oil block coupled to the basket plate, wherein the oil block includes a bore, wherein the first portion of the cable extends through the bore and wherein the oil block is configured to store oil.

Abstract: A real-time streaming service predicts an incoming flash crowd event and manages computing resources to respond to the event before traffic peaks, thus reducing the likelihood that the streaming service's resources will be overwhelmed. Embodiments of a real-time streaming server predict a flash crowd event by detecting actions by client devices during a multi-step process to access a real-time content stream from an endpoint server cluster. Initially, the endpoint server has first computing resources configured to stream the content stream to the client devices. The streaming server provisions second computing resources at the endpoint server based on a rate at which the client devices perform an action associated with a first step in the multi-step process. The second computing resources are configured to stream the real-time content stream based on a rate at which the client devices perform an action associated with a second step in the multi-step process.