Abstract: In various embodiments, a system, method, and computer readable medium of the present disclosure comprises obtaining credential information of a user of the computing device; authenticating the credential information of the user; releasing, in response to authenticating the credential information, a first secret element to a secure element processor of the computing device, wherein the first secret element is associated with a first transaction account; comparing the first secret element with an issuer element associated with the first transaction account; verifying that the user is an authorized user based on the comparison of the first secret element with the issuer element; initiating a payment transaction using first transaction account information with a point of sale terminal; and/or sending an indication that the user has been confirmed as an authorized user to the point of sale terminal to enable authorization of the payment transaction initiated by the computing device.

Abstract: Systems for producing a cosmetic effect in skin tissue of a patient are provided. The systems include a treatment module and an actuation assembly. The treatment module includes at least one coring element configured to remove a portion of skin tissue when the coring element is inserted into and withdrawn from the skin tissue. The actuation assembly is operably attached to the treatment module and can translate and/or actuate the treatment module in one or more directions relative to a surface of the skin tissue. The system can perform a microcoring procedure that provides a cosmetic effect to the patient. Methods of performing a microcoring procedure are also provided.

Abstract: In various embodiments, a system, method, and computer readable medium of the present disclosure comprises obtaining credential information of a user of the computing device; authenticating the credential information of the user; releasing, in response to authenticating the credential information, a first secret element to a secure element processor of the computing device, wherein the first secret element is associated with a first transaction account; comparing the first secret element with an issuer element associated with the first transaction account; verifying that the user is an authorized user based on the comparison of the first secret element with the issuer element; initiating a payment transaction using first transaction account information with a point of sale terminal; and/or sending an indication that the user has been confirmed as an authorized user to the point of sale terminal to enable authorization of the payment transaction initiated by the computing device.

Abstract: In various embodiments, a system, method, and computer readable medium of the present disclosure comprises authenticating, by a processor of a computing device, credential information of a user of the computing device; releasing, by a processor of the computing device and in response to authenticating the credential information, a first secret element to a secure element processor of the computing device; verifying, by the processor of the computing device from the secure element processor of the computing device, that the user is an authorized user of a first transaction account by comparing the first secret element with an issuer element associated with the first transaction account; and activating, by the processor of the computing device, the first transaction account for a transaction on the computing device.

Abstract: The invention provides a managed pressure drilling system. The system comprises a rotating sealing device and a drill string assembly comprising a plurality of drill pipe members. Each drill pipe member has a first tool joint having a first tool joint outer diameter; a second tool joint having a second tool joint outer diameter; and a tubular body between the first and second tool joints having a tubular body outer diameter. In at least one section of the drill string the first tool joint outer diameter, the second tool joint outer diameter and the tubular body outer diameter are substantially the same. The rotating sealing device is configured to form a fluid seal against at least a part of the at least one section of drill string.

Abstract: In various embodiments, a system, method, and computer readable medium of the present disclosure comprises authenticating, by a processor of a computing device, credential information of a user of the computing device; releasing, by a processor of the computing device and in response to authenticating the credential information, a first secret element to a secure element processor of the computing device; verifying, by the processor of the computing device from the secure element processor of the computing device, that the user is an authorized user of a first transaction account by comparing the first secret element with an issuer element associated with the first transaction account; and activating, by the processor of the computing device, the first transaction account for a transaction on the computing device.

Abstract: In various embodiments, a system, method, and computer readable medium (collectively, the “System”) for authenticating a mobile device configured to initiate payments is provided. The System may be configured to perform operations and/or steps comprising receiving, by the processor and in a secure environment, a secret element. The secret element may be transmitted to the processor (e.g., the issuer system) via a payment terminal. The System may further comprise comparing, by the processor and in the secured environment, the secret element to an issuer element. The issuer element may be linked with a flag that is associated with the transaction account. Moreover, the issuer element may be a data module that corresponds to be is not equal to the secret element. The System may also comprise authorizing, by the processor, a transaction initiated by the mobile device in response to the comparing being a satisfactory comparison.

Abstract: The invention provides well control system for a riser. The well control system comprises a riser assembly and at least one flow meter. The at least one flow meter is configured to be mounted on the riser.

Abstract: The invention provides a managed pressure drilling system. The system comprises a rotating sealing device and a drill string assembly comprising a plurality of drill pipe members. Each drill pipe member has a first tool joint having a first tool joint outer diameter; a second tool joint having a second tool joint outer diameter; and a tubular body between the first and second tool joints having a tubular body outer diameter. In at least one section of the drill string the first tool joint outer diameter, the second tool joint outer diameter and the tubular body outer diameter are substantially the same. The rotating sealing device is configured to form a fluid seal against at least a part of the at least one section of drill string.

Abstract: Described herein are technologies, methods, and/or devices for treating skin (e.g., eliminating tissue volume, tightening skin, lifting skin, and/or reducing skin laxity) by selectively excising a plurality of microcores without thermal energy being imparted to surrounding (e.g., non-excised) tissue. The technologies, methods, and/or devices described herein satisfy an unmet need for rapid and safe treatment of skin, including, e.g., faster pretreatment preparation and post-treatment healing times compared to current surgical and thermal treatment methods.

Abstract: A replacement heart valve comprising a memory shape element. The various embodiments use internal body heat to seat and retain the valve within a blood passage. The element can be provided in a variety of shapes and sizes, and is at least partially encased within an inert and pliant encasing material. The encasing material is one that is adapted to be contiguous with the structure of the valve nozzle or backflow-resistant leaf structure, and may be used in combination with existing stents or an incorporated stent, including ones having a structure similar to conventional stents.

Abstract: A replacement heart valve comprising a memory shape element. The various embodiments use internal body heat to seat and retain the valve within a blood passage. The element can be provided in a variety of shapes and sizes, and is at least partially encased within an inert and pliant encasing material. The encasing material is one that is adapted to be contiguous with the structure of the valve nozzle or backflow-resistant leaf structure, and may be used in combination with existing stents or an incorporated stent, including ones having a structure similar to conventional stents.

Abstract: A replacement heart valve comprising a memory shape element. The various embodiments use internal body heat to seat and retain the valve within a blood passage. The element can be provided in a variety of shapes and sizes, and is at least partially encased within an inert and pliant encasing material. The encasing material is one that is adapted to be contiguous with the structure of the valve nozzle or backflow-resistant leaf structure, and may be used in combination with existing stents or an incorporated stent, including ones having a structure similar to conventional stents.

Abstract: In various embodiments, a system, method, and computer readable medium (collectively, the “System”) for authenticating a mobile device configured to initiate payments is provided. The System may be configured to perform operations and/or steps comprising receiving, by the processor and in a secure environment, a secret element. The secret element may be transmitted to the processor (e.g., the issuer system) via a payment terminal. The System may further comprise comparing, by the processor and in the secured environment, the secret element to an issuer element. The issuer element may be linked with a flag that is associated with the transaction account. Moreover, the issuer element may be a data module that corresponds to be is not equal to the secret element. The System may also comprise authorizing, by the processor, a transaction initiated by the mobile device in response to the comparing being a satisfactory comparison.

Abstract: In various embodiments, a system, method, and computer readable medium (collectively, the “System”) for authenticating a mobile device configured to initiate payments is provided. The System may be configured to perform operations and/or steps comprising receiving, by the processor and in a secure environment, a secret element. The secret element may be transmitted to the processor (e.g., the issuer system) via a payment terminal. The System may further comprise comparing, by the processor and in the secured environment, the secret element to an issuer element. The issuer element may be linked with a flag that is associated with the transaction account. Moreover, the issuer element may be a data module that corresponds to be is not equal to the secret element. The System may also comprise authorizing, by the processor, a transaction initiated by the mobile device in response to the comparing being a satisfactory comparison.

Abstract: A motion analysis system includes an acceleration measuring device, an acceleration processor, a velocity processor, a distance processor, a peak velocity processor, a profile correlation processor, and a vehicle action processor. The system determines a time for an initiation of an action for a vehicle by determining that a distance traveled by the vehicle is greater than a safe separation distance and that a peak velocity is greater than a minimum velocity. The system initiates the action for the vehicle based on the verified position of the vehicle and the confirmed profile data as determined by the profile correlation processor, and based on the determination that the distance traveled by the vehicle is greater than the safe separation distance and that the peak velocity is greater than the minimum velocity as determined by the vehicle action processor.

Abstract: In various embodiments, a system, method, and computer readable medium (collectively, the “System”) for authenticating a mobile device configured to initiate payments is provided. The System may be configured to perform operations and/or steps comprising receiving, by the processor and in a secure environment, a secret element. The secret element may be transmitted to the processor (e.g., the issuer system) via a payment terminal. The System may further comprise comparing, by the processor and in the secured environment, the secret element to an issuer element. The issuer element may be linked with a flag that is associated with the transaction account. Moreover, the issuer element may be a data module that corresponds to be is not equal to the secret element. The System may also comprise authorizing, by the processor, a transaction initiated by the mobile device in response to the comparing being a satisfactory comparison.

Abstract: A method and system for the estimation of the effect of packet loss on a viewer's subjective perception of a packet video stream. The method involves estimating a quality metric for every frame in the video stream, accumulating such metrics over time, and transforming the result into a Mean Opinion Score (“MOS”) which represents the viewer's subjective perception of the video stream. The method takes into account various factors such as frame rate, frame types and sizes, decoding algorithms, propagated error rates, and the effect of video content on viewer perception. The method can be used for both encrypted and unencrypted video streams.

Abstract: A method and system for the estimation of the effect of packet loss on a viewer's subjective perception of a packet video stream. The method involves estimating a quality metric for every frame in the video stream, accumulating such metrics over time, and transforming the result into a Mean Opinion Score (“MOS”) which represents the viewer's subjective perception of the video stream. The method takes into account various factors such as frame rate, frame types and sizes, decoding algorithms, propagated error rates, and the effect of video content on viewer perception. The method can be used for both encrypted and unencrypted video streams.

Abstract: A method and system for the estimation of the effect of packet loss on a viewer's subjective perception of a packet video stream. The method involves estimating a quality metric for every frame in the video stream, accumulating such metrics over time, and transforming the result into a Mean Opinion Score (“MOS”) which represents the viewer's subjective perception of the video stream. The method takes into account various factors such as frame rate, frame types and sizes, decoding algorithms, propagated error rates, and the effect of video content on viewer perception. The method can be used for both encrypted and unencrypted video streams.