Abstract: A method and system for virtual object interactions based on code scanning. The method includes scanning, at a first device, a code (e.g., quick response (QR) code) printed on an object in a physical reality within a field of view (FOV) of a user. The method also includes accessing a network site associated with the object based on the code. The method also includes generating virtual content including at least one virtual object based on the network site. The method also includes displaying the virtual content in the first device. The method also includes navigating the virtual content in response to a gesture from the user.

Abstract: An example of an array includes a support, a cross-linked epoxy polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane (POSS) resin film on a surface of the support, and a patterned hydrophobic polymer layer on the cross-linked epoxy POSS resin film. The patterned hydrophobic polymer layer defines exposed discrete areas of the cross-linked epoxy POSS resin film, and a polymer coating is attached to the exposed discrete areas. Another example of an array includes a support, a modified epoxy POSS resin film on a surface of the support, and a patterned hydrophobic polymer layer on the modified epoxy POSS resin film. The modified epoxy POSS resin film includes a polymer growth initiation site, and the patterned hydrophobic polymer layer defines exposed discrete areas of the modified epoxy POSS resin film. A polymer brush is attached to the polymer growth initiation site in the exposed discrete areas.

Abstract: A system having components coupled to an aircraft in operation processes sensor-derived data, performs a localization cross-checking procedure, and dynamically generates updated analyses of the position and orientation of the aircraft. Based on the updated analyses, the system can generate instructions for flight control of the aircraft and can update flight control instructions as new data is received and processed. The system functions to reduce the “worst-case” bounds on a localization estimate for the aircraft to a low enough level that is appropriate for completing a flight operation.

Abstract: A method employs consumer permissioned financial data to generate an updated credit score following a consumer authorization to access to at least one demand deposit account of the consumer for use in generating the credit score for the consumer. The consumer permissioned financial data may be sourced from any one of a plurality of aggregators where the aggregators employ different data structures for the financial data. The financial data is processed to automatically normalize the data received from an aggregator by applying a common classification system across the plurality of aggregators to classify a first set of data fields; and automatically, regardless of whether an updated credit score is advantageous for the consumer and independent of any further consumer permission, generating the updated credit score using a combination of credit file data for the consumer and the financial data received from the aggregator.

Abstract: The system and method of the present invention expand/enhance modeling for credit risks scores. The expanded modeling system and methods discussed herein identify new credit risk related attributes using limited and/or unconventional credit data. In an aspect, the system and method enhance performance definitions to capture incremental insight, expanding the applicable consumer segments previously inaccessible.

Abstract: A method for 3D printing a patient-specific bone implant having variable density, in various aspects, comprises: (1) providing a thermoplastic polymer composition comprising: (A) between about 20% and about 50% bioactive agent by weight; (B) between about 0.5% and about 10% chemical foaming agent by weight; and (C) balance structural polymer by weight; (2) receiving, by computing hardware, a scan of a bone, the scan comprising at least a 3D image of the bone and radiodensity data for the bone; and (3) causing, by the computing hardware, a 3D printer to form the patient-specific bone implant from the 3D image using the thermoplastic polymer by modifying a 3D printing temperature of the 3D printer during printing of the patient-specific bone implant such that each portion of the patient-specific bone implant is produced at a temperature that corresponds to a desired density defined by the radiodensity data for the bone.

Abstract: A method for solving an optimization problem inputted by a user may include: (a) using an interface of a digital computer to receive an indication of (i) said optimization problem, (ii) one or more optimization problem specifications of a plurality of optimization problem specifications, (iii) at least one generation method and at least one evaluation method, (iv) one or more algorithms of a plurality of algorithms, wherein said one or more algorithms is configured to solve said optimization problem subject to at least said one or more optimization problem specifications using said at least one generation method and said at least one evaluation method, and (v) one or more computational platforms of a plurality of computational platforms, wherein said one or more computational platforms is configured to execute said one or more algorithms; (b) using said one or more computational platforms to execute said one or more algorithms to yield a solution to said optimization problem; and (c) providing said solution t

Abstract: A process for producing a lithium transition metal oxide is provided. The process comprises pre-calcination of a transition metal precursor in the absence of a lithium source followed by a high-temperature calcination of the pre-calcined intermediate compound in the presence of a lithium source.

Abstract: The system and method of the present invention expand/enhance modeling for credit risks scores. The expanded modeling system and methods discussed herein identify new credit risk related attributes using limited and/or unconventional credit data. In an aspect, the system and method enhance performance definitions to capture incremental insight, expanding the applicable consumer segments previously inaccessible.

Abstract: The system and method of the present invention expand/enhance modeling for credit risks scores. The expanded modeling system and methods discussed herein identify new credit risk related attributes using limited and/or unconventional credit data. In an aspect, the system and method enhance performance definitions to capture incremental insight, expanding the applicable consumer segments previously inaccessible.

Abstract: Systems for managing user-level security in a cloud-based service platform. A server in a cloud-based environment is configured to interface with storage devices that store objects that are accessible over a network by two or more users. An enterprise entity is identified using an enterprise identifier associated with the enterprise, and an application service is associated with an application identifier. An application service request comprising a user identifier and the application identifier is received, and authentication is determined based on the combination of the user identifier and a pre-authenticated application identifier. Once the application service request is authenticated, then specific aspects of the service request are authorized. The integrity of the application identifier is confirmed by locating a secure association of the given application identifier to a pre-shared enterprise identifier.

Abstract: Systems for managing user-level security in a cloud-based service platform. A server in a cloud-based environment is configured to interface with storage devices that store objects that are accessible over a network by two or more users. An enterprise entity is identified using an enterprise identifier associated with the enterprise, and an application service is associated with an application identifier. An application service request comprising a user identifier and the application identifier is received, and authentication is determined based on the combination of the user identifier and a pre-authenticated application identifier. Once the application service request is authenticated, then specific aspects of the service request are authorized. The integrity of the application identifier is confirmed by locating a secure association of the given application identifier to a pre-shared enterprise identifier.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of combined cycle power plants having elevated exhaust pressure from a steam turbine. The elevated exhaust pressure from the steam turbine may result in an elevated condensate pressure and temperature. A cooling system removes sensible heat from the condensate. The elevated condensate temperature results in a greater temperature difference between the condensate and the working medium in the cooling system. The amount of heat that is dissipated by the cooling system is proportionate to the heat transfer surface and the temperature difference between the condensate and the working medium. As a result of the greater temperature difference, a smaller cooling system configured to operate with a higher temperature condensate may be utilized in place of a larger cooling system configured to operate with lower temperature condensate. By reducing the size of the cooling system, the overall size of the combined cycle power plant may be reduced.

Abstract: A synchronisation system and corresponding method for synchronising a set of records in a first database with a second database which comprises a copy of the set of records. The first database has a transaction log with entries indicating changes made to records in the first database. The second database stores a global version. The synchronisation system comprises at least one processor which is configured to process entries in the transaction log relating to the set of records to record changes from the first database in the second database; and associate the global version with any records written to the second database.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of combined cycle power plants having elevated exhaust pressure from a steam turbine. The elevated exhaust pressure from the steam turbine may result in an elevated condensate pressure and temperature. A cooling system removes sensible heat from the condensate. The elevated condensate temperature results in a greater temperature difference between the condensate and the working medium in the cooling system. The amount of heat that is dissipated by the cooling system is proportionate to the heat transfer surface and the temperature difference between the condensate and the working medium. As a result of the greater temperature difference, a smaller cooling system configured to operate with a higher temperature condensate may be utilized in place of a larger cooling system configured to operate with lower temperature condensate. By reducing the size of the cooling system, the overall size of the combined cycle power plant may be reduced.

Abstract: Playing cards having a deck divided into a first suit of threat cards and a second suit of tool cards. Play is conducted by each player concocting a story based on the cards, for instance, a defense, using what is shown on the tool card or cards the player has, against the threat shown on the threat card the player has. Points may be awarded for creativity in telling a story with the winner having the most points at the end of play, or alternatively, players may play for the fun of creating stories.

Abstract: A data processing apparatus having a plurality of memories is provided in which address generation logic (109) outputs to at least one of the plurality of memories a target memory address corresponding to the data to be accessed. Target memory prediction logic (113) outputs a prediction indicating in which one of the plurality of memories a target data is stored. The target memory prediction logic (113) outputs the prediction in the same processing cycle as the output of the target memory address by the address generation logic (109). An associated method is also provided.

Abstract: A device for solar panels and method allows seasonal tilting by human assistance for changes in sun angle above equator, and unassisted daily positioning east to west to east. A primary support member is fixed to the back of a typical solar panel, generally from corner to corner along a line of balance. This support member is elongated and enabled for rotation, with attached panel by rotation sleeves or pivots. Extensions of the rotation sleeves in connection with two posts are positioned on a polar axis. The posts are solidly fixed in the earth or a base. The rotation sleeve covering the longer post, closest to the pole, is manually adjusted and secured to change the angle of the collector with the equator. Stops are provided. A linear actuator is pivotally attached at an edge or corner of the solar panel with the other end attached to a post, which is pivotally attached relative to the ground or base. An electric motor is powered by batteries to drive the linear actuator.

Abstract: A data processing apparatus and method of handling conditional instructions in such a data processing apparatus are provided. The data processing apparatus has a pipelined processing unit for executing instructions including at least one conditional instruction from a set of conditional instructions, and a register file having a plurality of registers operable to store data values for access by the pipelined processing unit when executing the instructions. A register specified by an instruction may be either a source register holding a source data value for that instruction or a destination register into which is stored a result data value generated by execution of that instruction. The register file has a predetermined number of read ports via which data values can be read from registers of the register file.

Abstract: A data processing apparatus comprising a plurality of data processors, each data processor comprising: first logic operable in a first clock domain and further logic operable in a second clock domain, said first and second clock domains being asynchronous with each other; a synchroniser operable to synchronise a signal processed by said first logic to produce a signal synchronised to said second clock domain; a synchronised signal output operable to export from said data processor said synchronised signal output from said synchroniser; and a signal input operable to import a signal to said data processor, said data processor being operable to route said imported signal to said further logic; wherein said plurality of data processors are arranged to operate in parallel with each other and said data processing apparatus further comprises: combining logic arranged to receive said exported synchronised signals from each of said plurality of data processors and to combine said exported synchronised signals to prod