Abstract: The disclosure provides methods for producing plant-based compositions. The plant-based composition comprises a mixture comprising mucilage derived from Opuntia ficus-indica and polyurethane, wherein the mixture comprises at least about 10 wt % of mucilage. The plant-based composition further comprises a textile support coupled to the mixture, wherein at least a portion of the textile support is saturated by the mixture.

Abstract: The disclosure provides methods for producing plant-based compositions. The plant-based composition comprises a mixture comprising mucilage derived from Opuntia ficus-indica and polyurethane, wherein the mixture comprises at least about 50 wt % of polyurethane. The plant-based composition further comprises a textile support coupled to the mixture, wherein at least a portion of the textile support is saturated by the mixture.

Abstract: An electronic toll data collection management system comprises a plurality of nodes, wherein at least one of the plurality of nodes is a toll collection point, wherein the toll collection point comprises: a computing system; and a receiver; wherein each of the plurality of nodes has access to a copy of a distributed ledger, wherein the processor of each of the plurality of nodes is configured to: utilize blockchain protocols to verify and record a transaction occurring within the distributed ledger; parse through the blockchain to locate the block containing the transmitted data from the transmitter, de-encrypt the block, and extract the data; and encrypt a new block indicating a debit to an account of an operator of a vehicle, wherein the account is identifiable through the transmitted data from the transmitter.

Abstract: An electronic toll data collection management system comprises a plurality of nodes, wherein at least one of the plurality of nodes is a toll collection point, wherein the toll collection point comprises: a computing system; and a receiver; wherein each of the plurality of nodes has access to a copy of a distributed ledger, wherein the processor of each of the plurality of nodes is configured to: utilize blockchain protocols to verify and record a transaction occurring within the distributed ledger; parse through the blockchain to locate the block containing the transmitted data from the transmitter, de-encrypt the block, and extract the data; and encrypt a new block indicating a debit to an account of an operator of a vehicle, wherein the account is identifiable through the transmitted data from the transmitter.

Abstract: An electronic toll data collection management system comprises a plurality of nodes, wherein at least one of the plurality of nodes is a toll collection point, wherein the toll collection point comprises: a computing system; and a camera; wherein each of the plurality of nodes has access to a copy of a distributed ledger, wherein the processor of each of the plurality of nodes is configured to: utilize blockchain protocols to verify and record a transaction occurring within the distributed ledger; parse through the blockchain; perform automated vehicle identification protocols on the extracted data to determine a license plate number of the vehicle in the one of the one or more images flagged by the computing system; and encrypt a new block indicating a debit to an account of an operator of a vehicle, wherein the account is identifiable by the license plate number.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a botanical processing module, comprising a housing, wherein the housing comprises a plurality of surfaces, wherein there is an internal cavity defined between the plurality of surfaces; a first inlet disposed on a top surface of the housing; a second inlet disposed on a first side surface of the housing, wherein the first side surface is orthogonal to the top surface; a first outlet disposed on the first side surface; a controller, wherein the controller comprises a processor; a memory; and a display, wherein the display is disposed on a second side surface of the housing, wherein the second side surface is orthogonal to both the top surface and the first side surface; a grinder; and a first heating chamber; wherein the grinder and the first heating chamber are disposed within the internal cavity of the housing, wherein the first heating chamber is coupled to the grinder.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a botanical processing module, comprising a housing, wherein the housing comprises a plurality of surfaces, wherein there is an internal cavity defined between the plurality of surfaces; a first inlet disposed on a top surface of the housing; a second inlet disposed on a first side surface of the housing, wherein the first side surface is orthogonal to the top surface; a first outlet disposed on the first side surface; a controller, wherein the controller comprises a processor; a memory; and a network interface; a first heating chamber; and a liquid composition analyzer; wherein the first heating chamber and the liquid composition analyzer are disposed within the internal cavity of the housing, wherein the liquid composition analyzer is communicatively coupled to the processor of the controller.

Abstract: An electronic toll data collection management system comprises a plurality of nodes, wherein at least one of the plurality of nodes is a toll collection point, wherein the toll collection point comprises: a computing system; and a receiver; wherein each of the plurality of nodes has access to a copy of a distributed ledger, wherein the processor of each of the plurality of nodes is configured to: utilize blockchain protocols to verify and record a transaction occurring within the distributed ledger; parse through the blockchain to locate the block containing the transmitted data from the transmitter, de-encrypt the block, and extract the data; and encrypt a new block indicating a debit to an account of an operator of a vehicle, wherein the account is identifiable through the transmitted data from the transmitter.

Abstract: An electronic toll data collection management system comprises a plurality of nodes, wherein at least one of the plurality of nodes is a toll collection point, wherein the toll collection point comprises: a computing system; and a camera; wherein each of the plurality of nodes has access to a copy of a distributed ledger, wherein the processor of each of the plurality of nodes is configured to: utilize blockchain protocols to verify and record a transaction occurring within the distributed ledger; parse through the blockchain; perform automated vehicle identification protocols on the extracted data to determine a license plate number of the vehicle in the one of the one or more images flagged by the computing system; and encrypt a new block indicating a debit to an account of an operator of a vehicle, wherein the account is identifiable by the license plate number.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to implementing an electronic toll data collection management system in a decentralized computing network that employs a distributed ledger. An electronic toll data collection management system may comprise a plurality of nodes, wherein the plurality of nodes are connected to each other over a communication network. Each node may have access to a copy of a distributed ledger, wherein the plurality of nodes is configured to utilize blockchain protocols to verify and record a transaction occurring within the distributed ledger. Data may be recorded as a block, wherein a blockchain is formed by the addition of blocks. Each block may be encrypted and linked to a previous block, wherein a consensus must be reached to update the distributed ledger with the addition of a new block.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to implementing an electronic prescription and drug system in a decentralized computing network that employs a distributed ledger. A method for prescribing and dispensing drugs may comprise of examining a patient; checking an electronic prescription and drug system, wherein the electronic prescription and drug system comprises a plurality of nodes, wherein the plurality of nodes comprise a processor, a memory unit, and a bus, wherein the plurality of nodes are connected to each other over a communication network, wherein each of the plurality of nodes has access to a copy of a distributed ledger, wherein the plurality of nodes verify and record transactions occurring within the distributed ledger; administering a prescription; dispensing a drug; and broadcasting transactions to the distributed ledger.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to implementing an electronic toll data collection management system in a decentralized computing network that employs a distributed ledger. An electronic toll data collection management system may comprise a plurality of nodes, wherein the plurality of nodes are connected to each other over a communication network. Each node may have access to a copy of a distributed ledger, wherein the plurality of nodes is configured to utilize blockchain protocols to verify and record a transaction occurring within the distributed ledger. Data may be recorded as a block, wherein a blockchain is formed by the addition of blocks.