Abstract: The present application discloses a method of handling a transaction request, including: performing an information exchange between a manufacturing execution system and a machine control system by an agent module; the information exchange including: sending a first transaction request by the machine control system to the agent module, and then sending the first transaction request by the agent module to the manufacturing execution system.

Abstract: A computer-implemented system may include a treatment device configured to be manipulated by a user while the user is performing a treatment plan, a patient interface. and a computing device configured to: receive treatment data pertaining to the user who uses the treatment device to perform the treatment plan; identify at least one enhanced component using the treatment data; generate an enhanced environment using the at least one enhanced component and the treatment plan; output at least one aspect of the enhanced environment to at least one of the patient interface and another interface; receive subsequent treatment data pertaining to the user; and selectively modify at least one of the enhanced environment and at least one of the at least one aspect of the treatment plan and any other aspect of the treatment plan using the subsequent treatment data.

Abstract: A non-volatile memory system comprises an integrated memory assembly in communication with a memory controller. The integrated memory assembly includes a memory die bonded to a control die. The control die includes one or more control circuits for controlling the operation of the memory die. The control circuits are configured to receive a request to copy data on the memory die, read codewords on the memory die in response to the request, decode the codewords to identify errors in the codewords, correcting the errors in the codewords, and program the codewords back into the memory die. In one embodiment, the codewords read are stored in the memory die as single bit per memory cell data and the codewords programmed back into the memory die after correcting errors are programmed as multiple bit per memory cell data.

Abstract: An agent can be installed that is separate from an unsecure application, such as a third party browser, executing on a client device. Content to be displayed by, or accessible to, the application can be rendered or determined remotely, such that only unrestricted data is received by the application. Restricted data to be stored on the device, as may include one or more authentication credentials, can be transmitted over a secure connection to the agent, which can store the sensitive information to a secure location on the client device that is inaccessible to the application. Such management allows the sensitive information to be stored on the client device and provided with requests for restricted data, for example, while preventing the restricted data from being exposed to the application on the client device.

Abstract: An optical cell for performing light spectroscopy (including absorbance, fluorescence and scattering measurements) on a liquid sample in microfluidic devices is disclosed. The optical cell comprises an inlaid sheet having an opaque material inlaid in a clear material, and a sensing channel that crosses the clear material and the opaque material provides a fluidic path for the liquid sample and an optical path for probe light. Integral optical windows crossing a clear-opaque material interface permit light coupling into and out of the sensing channel, and thus light transmission through the sensing channel is almost entirely isolated from background light interference. A microfluidic chip comprising one or more optical cells is also disclosed. The optical cells may have different lengths of sensing channels, and may be optically and fluidly coupled. A method of manufacturing an optical cell in a microfluidic chip is also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for blockchain-based product configuration and referral. An originator may interact with a product configuration service to generate a product combination, which may include a particular combination and arrangement of physical or virtual items. A blockchain data object may be generated that is unique to the product configuration. The blockchain data object may be inserted into a blockchain using a blockchain network service such that, when the product configuration is subsequently accessed or consumed by another user account, a predetermined task is performed in association with a user account of the originator.

Abstract: Illustrative embodiments provide automated methods and systems for generating customer communications through analysis of known data of the customer, and data derived from third-party systems such as social media platforms and government data sources. Some embodiments provide automated methods and systems that produce, based on past interactions with a customer, a set of future interactions for execution by a sender. The set of future interactions is preferably configured, relative to a previous set of interactions, to increase the likelihood of a favorable response from the customer.

Abstract: An airlock system that includes a plurality of adjacent chambers successively arranged along a guide path. Predetermined pressures are produced in each chamber so that the predetermined pressure in each chamber is at a pressure different from the predetermined pressure produced in an adjacent chamber. Gate valves are positioned to separate adjacent chambers in order to maintain a pressure differential between the adjacent chambers.

Abstract: A system and method is disclosed for identifying demographics of an audience (e.g., customers, shoppers and the like) using machine learning and delivering relative content to the audience. In one embodiment, a processing unit receives images and/or audio of an audience and uses a machine learning logic to identify audience demographical characteristics. Demographical characteristics are used to select and deliver audio entertainment, and/or audio information, and/or visual entertainment and/or visual information to the audience that is relevant to the audience. In other embodiments, demographic information is used to analyze audience or customer demographics based on time periods (hour, day, week, etc.), location(s), and/or point of sale data.

Abstract: Described herein are improvements for a power system by operating the power system using updated performance characteristics for a protection device. In one example, a method includes operating the power system based on a first operational curve for a first protection device of the one or more protection devices. The first operational curve indicates conditions upon which the first protection device will trip. The method also provides obtaining trip information describing conditions that cause the first protection device to trip at each of one or more trip occurrences during operation of the power system. The method further provides adjusting the first operational curve to generate an adjusted first operational curve that reflects the trip information and operating the power system based on the adjusted first operational curve.

Abstract: Systems and methods for cardiac fast firing (e.g., atrial fast firing) detection perform frequency analysis on channels of collected cardiac waveform data and test the data for outlier frequency complex content that is of higher frequency than baseline frequency complex content associated with cardiac fibrillation (e.g., atrial fibrillation) or other arrhythmogenic activity. Anatomical regions from whence the cardiac fast firing originates can be displayed in real time on an epicardial surface map via a graphical display, aiding administration of therapy. Prior to such detection, QRST complex removal can be performed to ensure that ventricular activity does not infect the atrial fast firing analysis. A frequency-based method for QRST complex removal is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for operating a device includes measuring a radio condition for channels between the device and each of a plurality of candidate serving nodes, thereby producing radio condition measurements, adjusting for each of the plurality of candidate serving nodes, an associated radio condition measurement in accordance with stratum information of the candidate serving node, and selecting a serving node from the plurality of candidate serving nodes in accordance with the adjusted radio condition measurements.

Abstract: Wearable coordinate measurement devices are described. The wearable coordinate measurement devices include a wearable member and a measurement portion attached to the wearable member. The measurement portion includes a first rotary measurement device, a first probe linkage having a first probe tip on an end thereof, and a second probe linkage having a second probe tip on an end thereof. The first rotary measurement device is configured to detect a separation distance between the first probe tip and the second probe tip.

Abstract: An inflatable flotation device including two panels extending from a body an inflatable bladder. The two panels and the body may be closed to enclose the inflatable bladder with the two panels attached to each other using magnets. When the inflatable bladder is inflated, the magnets separate from each other and the two panels open up to expose the inflatable bladder and allow further inflation.

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, methods, and computer program products are disclosed for automated event migration. A method includes aggregating a set of events from one or more servers to a trusted hardware device. Certain different events of a set of events may be associated with different service providers. A method includes identifying, on a trusted hardware device, a repeating event from a set of events. A method includes prompting a user to migrate subsequent instances of a repeating event from one service provider to a different service provider of a plurality of service providers based on a likelihood that the aggregated set of events includes each event for the user of an event type of the aggregated set of events. A method includes migrating subsequent instances of a repeating event, using a user's electronic credentials, from one service provider to a different service provider in response to the user accepting a prompt.

Abstract: A fire extinguisher discharge nozzle is provided and includes sidewalls and a biasing element. The sidewalls define an aperture through which a medium(s) is dischargeable and are adjustable between multiple first and multiple second positions associated with dilated and constricted conditions of the aperture, respectively. The biasing element is configured to bias the sidewalls toward assuming one of the multiple first or multiple second positions. The sidewalls are drivable toward assuming the other one of the multiple first or multiple second positions in opposition to bias applied by the biasing element in accordance with a characteristic of the medium(s).

Abstract: A pixel cell includes a first photodiode, a second photodiode, a first deep trench isolation region, a second deep trench isolation region, a buffer oxide layer, and a light attenuation layer. The attenuation layer partially encapsulates the first photodiode by extending laterally from the first deep trench isolation region to the second deep trench isolation region between the semiconductor material and the buffer oxide layer.

Abstract: An on-line sealing detecting device, which is set on a butting surface of two parts, and includes: a seal ring installed in the butting surface of two parts, and a circumferential chamber set in this seal ring ; an inlet and outlet unit connected with the inner of the chamber, and one detection unit set on this inlet and outlet unit. This detection unit is connected with a processor through electric connection and is used for detecting the gas pressure value and/or gas concentration value in the inlet and outlet unit, and for sending the gas pressure value and/or gas concentration value to the processor. An on-line sealing detecting method realizing an on-line detection of part sealing, and detecting each operation position of multi-section-type seal chamber processing equipment at the same time effectively improves the sealing detection efficiency of multi-section-type seal chamber processing equipment.

Abstract: A system comprising a polarization CMOS image sensor, at least one processor and a non-transitory computer-readable medium having computer-executable instructions stored thereon that, in response to execution by the at least one processor, cause the system to perform actions including receiving, from the polarization CMOS image sensor, polarization information and two-dimensional image information. The polarization information is processed using a machine learning model to generate an output that indicates whether the polarization information represents a valid biometric measurement of a physical feature of a subject.

Abstract: A debugging tool, such as may take the form of a software daemon running in the background, can provide for the monitoring of utilization of access mechanisms, such as Direct Memory Access (DMA) mechanisms, for purposes such as debugging and performance improvement. Debugging tools can obtain and provide DMA utilization data, as may include statistics, graphs, predictive analytics, or other such information. The data can help to pinpoint issues that have arisen, or may arise, in the system, and take appropriate remedial or preventative action. Data from related DMAs can be aggregated intelligently, helping to identify bottlenecks where the individual DMA data might not. A debugging tool can store state information as snapshots, which may be beneficial if the system is in a state where current data is not accessible. The statistics and predictive analytics can also be leveraged to optimize system-performance.