Abstract: Appropriate ventilation for a building space while maintaining building comfort includes tracking one or more interior environmental conditions within the building space and one or more exterior environmental conditions outside of the building space during operation of the HVAC system. An environmental model for the building space is learned over time based at least in part on these tracked environmental conditions, where the environmental model predicts an environmental state of the building space in response to operation of the HVAC system under various interior and exterior environmental conditions. A maximum allowed ventilation rate that can be achieved without causing the HVAC system to compromise on any of one or more comfort conditions of the building space is predicted using the environmental model. The outdoor air ventilation damper of the HVAC system is then controlled to provide an appropriate ventilation up to or at the predicted maximum allowed ventilation rate.

Abstract: Bubble column reactor assembly (100) is provided, the assembly comprising: a reactor vessel (104) comprising a bottom end and a top end; a pre-distributor plate (150) disposed above the bottom end of the reactor vessel (104) to distribute gas in a liquid, the plate comprising a bottom surface facing the bottom end of the reactor vessel (104) and a top surface opposite to the bottom surface. The pre-distributor plate (150) comprises a plurality of perforations (206), each perforation (206) comprising: a duct (170) projecting from the bottom surface of the pre-distributor plate; and a cap (180) enclosing the duct (170) and the perforation (206). The cap (180) comprises a plurality of openings (210). A gas distributor (110) is disposed below the pre-distributor plate (150) to receive gas and inject gas into the liquid prior to distribution of gas and the liquid by the pre-distributor plate (150).

Abstract: System and computer-implemented method for predicting data replication process durations of virtual computing instance migrations between computing environments uses migration metrics that are collected during data replication processes of migrations of virtual computing instances from source computing environments to destination computing environments to train at least one model for predicting data replication process durations for future migrations of virtual computing instances using at least some of the migration metrics. The at least one trained model is used to generate a prediction of a data replication process duration for the migration by a plurality of predictors.

Abstract: An approach is provided for automatically detecting suspicious device/vehicle presence on non-navigable roads. The approach involves, for example, receiving positioning data associated with a vehicle or a device. The approach also involves processing the positioning data to determine that a location of the vehicle or the device is on a non-navigable road. The approach further involves designating the location on the non-navigable road as a suspicious location. The approach further involves providing an alert message based on the suspicious location as an output.

Abstract: An approach is provided for automatically detecting suspicious device/vehicle presence on non-navigable roads. The approach involves, for example, receiving positioning data associated with a vehicle or a device. The approach also involves processing the positioning data to determine that a location of the vehicle or the device is on a non-navigable road. The approach further involves designating the location on the non-navigable road as a suspicious location. The approach further involves providing an alert message based on the suspicious location as an output.

Abstract: Bubble column reactor assemblies are provided, an assembly (100) comprising: a reactor vessel (102) comprising a bottom end and a top end. A pre-distributor plate (114) having a bottom surface and a top surface, disposed in the 5 reactor vessel (102) such that the bottom surface faces the bottom end of the reactor vessel (102). A gas distributor (106) is disposed below the pre-distributor plate (114) to receive and inject gas into a liquid prior to distribution of gas and liquid by the pre-distributor plate (114). The gas distributor (106) comprises: a common manifold (108) and a plurality of ring-shaped pipes disposed along a length of the 10 common manifold (108); and a plurality of nozzles disposed along an outer circumference of each ring-shaped pipe of the plurality of ring-shaped pipes to inject gas and create vortexes for uniform distribution of the gas in the liquid.

Abstract: A computing system obtains a document that is to be shared between a first user and a second user. A first computing device of the first user displays a first local copy of the document. A second computing device of the second user displays a second local copy of the document. While a first view of the document corresponding to a state of the first local copy is being presented, the computing system receives an indication that the second user is to assume control of presentation of the document from the first user. The computing system receives state data from the second computing device that is indicative of a second view of the document corresponding to the second local copy. Based upon the state data, the computing system causes a state of the first local copy of the content to be updated to present the second view.

Abstract: A client device has a browser application to present webpages, accessed via a network, to a user. The client device has a storage device with instructions stored thereon that, when executed by a processor of the client device, cause the client device to present a browser application on a client device display, wherein a graphical user interface (GUI) of the browser application includes a feedback tool and communicate with a server via the network to access a webpage having a page head including webpage metadata. The method further includes identifying a webpage owner contact information from the webpage metadata and, in response to selection of the feedback tool, transmitting feedback information to the webpage owner based on the webpage owner contact information.

Abstract: System and computer-implemented method for migrating virtual computing instances from source computer networks to target computer networks uses a delta sum of a plurality of the data transfer metrics collected, during a current time window, from at least one of a source computer network and a target computer network during a replication process of copying data of a virtual computing instance from the source computer network to the target computer network. The delta sum is used to derive a current data transfer rate, which is used to compute a first estimation of transfer completion time using a moving average rate, and to compute a second estimation of transfer completion time using a weighted moving average rate with weights defined by an alpha value. The alpha value is selectively adjusted for a subsequent estimation of transfer completion time using divergence of the first and second estimations of transfer completion time.

Abstract: Computing device state or activity based task reminders and automatic tracking of statuses of task-related activities are provided. Users are enabled to create reminders that are triggered based on a device state of the user’s device or activity signals from the operating system, an application, or a user file. The status of a task item can be inferred from signals collected from one or more sources. The signals provide information associated with tasks that the user performs in various life events. Machine learning, statistical analysis, behavioral analytics, and data mining techniques are applied to the signals, and the user’s activities are mapped to task items that the user has created. An inferred status of a task activity can be shared with other systems, or can be used for a variety of functions (e.g., to automatically update the user’s task list, or to remind the user of an uncompleted task item).

Abstract: Bubble column reactor assembly (100) is provided, the assembly comprising: a reactor vessel (104) comprising a bottom end and a top end; a pre- distributor plate (150) disposed above the bottom end of the reactor vessel (104) to distribute gas in a liquid, the plate comprising a bottom surface facing the bottom end of the reactor vessel (104) and a top surface opposite to the bottom surface. The pre-distributor plate (150) comprises a plurality of perforations (206), each perforation (206) comprising: a duct (170) projecting from the bottom surface of the pre-distributor plate; and a cap (180) enclosing the duct (170) and the perforation (206). The cap (180) comprises a plurality of openings (210). A gas distributor (110) is disposed below the pre-distributor plate (150) to receive gas and inject gas into the liquid prior to distribution of gas and the liquid by the pre- distributor plate (150).

Abstract: The instant disclosure provides a process for synthesis of compound of Formula: Xa-Mz+-Yb, wherein Mz+ is a transition metal ion and X and Y are carboxylate anions. The catalysts are hydrocarbon soluble and the process for their preparation, as disclosed herein, constitutes an elegant method for the preparation of such catalysts.

Abstract: Computing device state or activity based task reminders and automatic tracking of statuses of task-related activities are provided. Users are enabled to create reminders that are triggered based on a device state of the user's device or activity signals from the operating system, an application, or a user file. The status of a task item can be inferred from signals collected from one or more sources. The signals provide information associated with tasks that the user performs in various life events. Machine learning, statistical analysis, behavioral analytics, and data mining techniques are applied to the signals, and the user's activities are mapped to task items that the user has created. An inferred status of a task activity can be shared with other systems, or can be used for a variety of functions (e.g., to automatically update the user's task list, or to remind the user of an uncompleted task item).

Abstract: A catalyst is provided having: (a) at least one multimetallic salt; and (b) at least one organic acid, wherein the at least one multimetallic salt to the at least one organic acid weight ratio is in the range of 1:0.01-1:0.5. A process is also provided for the preparation of the catalyst and for the preparation of the multimetallic salt.

Abstract: A user's profile picture is updated from a live video stream. A profile updater analyzes the still images that make up the live video stream and identifies one or more target characteristics of a subject in the still images. Using the target characteristics, one or more still images are selected for use as the updated profile picture. The user provides feedback regarding the selected images, which is used to refine the still image selection.

Abstract: A computing system obtains a document that is to be shared between a first user and a second user. A first computing device of the first user displays a first local copy of the document. A second computing device of the second user displays a second local copy of the document. While a first view of the document corresponding to a state of the first local copy is being presented, the computing system receives an indication that the second user is to assume control of presentation of the document from the first user. The computing system receives state data from the second computing device that is indicative of a second view of the document corresponding to the second local copy. Based upon the state data, the computing system causes a state of the first local copy of the content to be updated to present the second view.

Abstract: A computing system obtains a document that is to be shared between a first user and a second user. A first computing device of the first user displays a first local copy of the document. A second computing device of the second user displays a second local copy of the document. While a first view of the document corresponding to a state of the first local copy is being presented, the computing system receives an indication that the second user is to assume control of presentation of the document from the first user. The computing system receives state data from the second computing device that is indicative of a second view of the document corresponding to the second local copy. Based upon the state data, the computing system causes a state of the first local copy of the content to be updated to present the second view.

Abstract: Various embodiments disclosed herein provide for displaying an alert and options when deleting a file associated with a sequence. A system is disclosed herein that can comprise receiving a first request to display, via a display device, content information, wherein the content information is associated with contents of a folder, determining that the folder comprises at least one file associated with a file sequence, wherein the file sequence represents a group of files assigned a filename comprising a sequence name portion and a sequence value portion, wherein the sequence name portion is assigned a sequence name and the sequence value portion is assigned a sequence value selected from a group of sequence values, and generating a display image according to a first format, wherein the display image comprises a sequence name image and a sequence value image.

Abstract: Various embodiments disclosed herein provide for displaying an alert and options when deleting a file associated with a sequence. A system is disclosed herein that can comprise receiving a request to delete a selected file stored in a first folder; determining that the selected file is part of a group of files associated with a sequence; displaying the group of files associated with the sequence using a first portion of a display device; generating a selectable image to display via a second portion of the display device, wherein the selectable image comprises at least a first selectable option to delete the group of files, a second selectable option to delete the selected file, and a third selectable option to select some files of the group of files to delete; and deleting at least one file of the group of files.

Abstract: Methods and systems for providing digital assistance. One system includes at least one electronic processor configured to access data representing historical tasks performed by a user through at least one user device, determine, based on the data, a first plurality of tasks associated with a life event of the user, and store an association between the first plurality of tasks and the life event. The electronic processor is also configured to, in response to a current occurrence of the life event experienced by the user, retrieve the association and generate a user interface for display to the user, the user interface including a second plurality of tasks for addressing the current occurrence of the life event based on the first plurality of tasks.