Abstract: Additive-polymer precursor materials for filaments (e.g., for three-dimensional (3D) printing) are provided, as well as methods of fabricating and using the same. One or more two-dimensional (2D) additive materials (e.g., nano materials, such as nanosheets) can be mixed with a polymer base to give an additive-polymer precursor composite material. The additive material can be dissolved in a first solvent to give an additive solution, and the polymer can be dissolved in a second solvent to give a polymer base. The additive solution can be mixed with the polymer base to give a mixed solution. Solvent casting can then be performed on the mixed solution to evaporate the solvent(s) and give the additive-polymer precursor composite material, which can have a layered structure.

Abstract: A system includes a power unit, and a coiled tubing (CT) reel for spooling a CT string. The system includes a CT injector for injecting the CT string from a surface into a subsurface to construct a geothermal borehole. The CT injector includes a gooseneck for guiding the CT string into a body of the CT injector. The system includes a first arm for coupling the CT reel and the power unit. The system includes a second arm for coupling the CT injector and the power unit. The system is configured to modify the distance between the CT reel and the gooseneck by adjusting at least one of (i) the length of the first arm or (ii) the length of the second arm.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to apparatuses, systems, methods, and computer program products for determining an investment strategy for a security. In one embodiment, an apparatus comprises a processor configured to: (1) receive information identifying a security; (2) access historical market data for the security, wherein the historical market data includes historical values, over a historical period of time, for one or more market parameters for the security; (3) use the historical market data to determine a relationship between a market parameter's value and the security's value during the historical period of time; and (4) use the relationship to determine an investment strategy that determines trading decisions based at least partially on the market parameter's value.

Abstract: Aspects of the invention provide for the use of transactional data in the calculation of sub-scores that may be used in an index score. The sub-scores may include an account sub-score, an investment sub-score, and/or a discretionary sub-score. One or more sub-scores that represent an individual, an entity, or an economic sector may be used to create an index. Further aspects relate to calculating novel indices that more accurately represent and/or predict economic conditions.

Abstract: Aspects of the invention provide for the use of transactional data in the calculation of sub-scores that may be used in an index score. The sub-scores may include an account sub-score, an investment sub-score, and/or a discretionary sub-score. One or more sub-scores that represent an individual, an entity, or an economic sector may be used to create an index. Further aspects relate to calculating novel indices that more accurately represent and/or predict economic conditions.

Abstract: Aspects of the invention provide for the use of transactional data in the forecasting of an index score, such as a financial index that predicts market conditions. Such forecasting may better prepare individuals and entities for depressed economic conditions. A comparison engine may be configured to compare the financial variable of the transactional data and the transactional data's date against an index score of an index on a date to determine the correlation of at least a portion of transactions represented by the transactional data with the index score. A selection engine may be configured to select a portion of transactions that are more correlated to the index than other transactions. An index score may be forecasted with the selected transactions. Additional transactional data may be extracted from one or more physical documents, such as an invoice, a statement, and/or commercial paper.

Abstract: Systems and methods for consumer participation in a marketing survey and for development of marketing solicitations by corporate clients based on consumer transactional/demographic data are described. An individual seeking to participate in a marketing survey may first choose to be included in a database containing many surveys that have been added by corporate sponsors. The system may select a willing consumer for participation in the survey based on predefined preferred data metrics. Upon participation, the consumer may also receive a reward in the form of a cash payment or gift, which the system may credit directly to the consumer's bank account and/or to the consumer's account with a corporate affiliate. In addition, the platform may be used to generate marketing contact lists based on consumer demographic and transactional data for a corporate client.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for market-based allocation of internal web advertising space. Internal web advertising typically involves a company website hosting advertisements for company lines of business. Market-based bids for advertising space may be adjusted by an advertisement servicing program for overall site optimization. In some embodiments, bidding power for some lines of business may be adjusted as a reward for successful advertising, or based on other business criteria.