Abstract: In an aspect, the present application describes a computer system. The computer system includes a communications module and a processor coupled to the communications module. The computer system include a memory coupled to the processor storing instructions that, when executed by the computer system, cause the computer system to: receive, from an automated teller machine (ATM) and via the communications module, an indication of a deposit of a value instrument; save, in the memory, a retention instruction including an associated temporal period, the retention instruction preventing withdrawal of value instruments corresponding to an amount of the deposit; receive, via the communications module, an instruction to process a data transfer to a recipient, the data transfer to the recipient accessing at least a portion of the deposit; and process the data transfer to the recipient during the temporal period using at least a portion of the deposit.

Abstract: A method includes monitoring performance of a system that determines locations of items in a retail store based on sensor values from a collection of sensors in the retail store. When the performance is insufficient to process the sensor values as the sensor values are received, a spatial resolution used to determine the locations of the items in the retail store is reduced.

Abstract: The present invention is related to an improved method for production of 7-dehydrocholesterol (7-DHC), an important intermediate towards biotechnological production of vitamin D3 or derivatives/metabolites thereof. The invention features modified yeast strains expressing enzymes having improved C-8 sterol isomerase activity leading to increased ratios of 7-DHC in the sterol mix.

Abstract: A microneedling system may reciprocate a plurality of microneedles disposed on a handpiece into the skin of a patient. The microneedles and/or electrode plates may deliver RF energy to the patient for inducing collagen coagulation and regeneration. An interrogative modality such as ultrasound may combined into the microneedling handpiece or used as a separate instrument to interrogate the skin and identify or measure the thicknesses of constituent layers. The data obtained from the interrogative modality may be displayed and can be used to automatically adjust operating parameters of the microneedling device, including the penetration depth of the needles, the pulse duration, and/or the power level of the RF energy to optimize the treatment for the specific patient and/or condition being treated. The microneedling system may recall the skin measurements for distinct sectors of the skin which are expected to have different properties.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for implementing and utilizing lighting attachments for use in conjunction with handheld magnetization equipment during non-destructive testing (NDT). The lighting attachments may incorporate snap-fit based designed, and may be configured for providing lighting based on the magnetization function of the magnetization equipment.

Abstract: The present invention is related to an improved method for production of 7-dehydrocholesterol (7-DHC), an important intermediate towards biotechnological production of vitamin D3 or derivatives/metabolites thereof. The invention features modified host strains expressing enzymes having improved C-5 sterol 5 desaturase activity and their use in a process for production of vitamin D3 or derivatives and/or metabolites thereof.

Abstract: Superconductor cable or superconductor cable-in-conduit-conductor having a plurality of generally flat, ribbon-shaped superconductor tapes assembled to form a single stack or multiple stacks or a plurality of round or nearly round superconducting wires assembled to form a single bundle or multiple bundles. The superconductor cable or superconductor cable-in-conduit-conductor has at least one or more clocking features that identify its angular position with respect to the background magnetic field. Multiple types and geometries of superconductor cables and superconductor cable-in-conduit-conductor are disclosed. Superconductor power cable disposed within and separated from an electrical insulator with a space passing cryo-coolant between the superconducting cable and insulator is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method may include: sending a first signal representing a message identifying an entity from a server computer system to a resource usage tracking server; in response to the message, receiving, from the resource usage tracking server, a second signal representing historical resource usage data for the entity; identifying a first data transfer recipient associated with the historical resource usage data for the entity by using a database of supported data transfer recipients; sending a third signal, the third signal causing a client device associated with the entity to display a selectable option for data transfer to the identified first data transfer recipient; receiving a fourth signal, the fourth signal indicating selection of the selectable option for data transfer to the identified first data transfer recipient; and in response to receiving the fourth signal, configuring an account associated with the entity based on the first data transfer recipient.

Abstract: Systems and methods use sound waves for evaluating a fuel. The fuel supplied from a storage tank to an engine by a feed pipe can be evaluated by determining its properties based on the velocity of one or more sound waves in the fuel.

Abstract: A system provided at nodes within a network of nodes enabling the nodes to migrate activities to other nodes within its communication range to provide load balancing across the network. The other nodes having power and processing capabilities and capacity enabling them to undertake the migrated activities.

Abstract: Electrodes for and methods of electrical discharge machining are provided. For example, a method for forming a feature in a ceramic matrix composite (CMC) component comprises repeatedly advancing an electrode into and retracting the electrode from the CMC component until a desired depth is reached, where the electrode has a head end, a tip end, and a shaft extending from the head end to the tip end. The shaft has a first side and a second side each recessed inward such that the head end and the tip end are wider than the shaft. A method for forming a feature in a CMC component also may include feeding a dielectric fluid into the feature utilizing the recessed sides. In some embodiments, electrodes may include a shaft extending from a head end to a tip end and a central plane, where the shaft is recessed widthwise toward the central plane.

Abstract: An example device includes an image capture lens having a first field of view and a viewfinder having a second field of view separate from the first field of view. The image capture lens is to capture an image of a subject in the first field of view. The viewfinder has a first surface that is partially reflective. The first surface is to partially reflect incident light and to partially transmit the incident light therethrough to allow viewing through a second surface of the viewfinder. The second surface is opposite the first surface.

Abstract: A method, apparatus, system, and computer program product provide the ability to enhance linear video content. Linear video content is received. A request to enhance the linear video content is received. Based on the request, a toolbar with options for enhanced content is rendered. One or more of the options are selected. Based on the selection, the enhanced content is invoked simultaneously with a rendering of the linear video content.

Abstract: Provided are methods for clinical treatment of hematological malignancies, such as relapsed or refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia or lymphoma using an anti-LAG-3 antibody. Particular malignancies include, e.g., chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), Hodgkin lymphoma (HL), or non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL).

Abstract: One or more embodiments relates to compositions, method of using and methods of producing a gas mixture. The method includes supplying a composition LaxSryCozMwO3, where x ranges from 0.5 to 1, y ranges 0.0 to 1-x, z ranges from 0.1 to 1.0, and M is a dopant or dopants where w ranges from 0.0 to 1-z; and energizing the composition directly using electromagnetic energy to heat the composition to a temperature above 700° C. The method further includes contacting the composition with a reactant gas mixture comprising methane and an oxidant forming a product gaseous mixture.

Abstract: The present invention is related to modified sterol acyltransferase enzymes with improved activity and/or specificity towards acylation of the vitamin D3 precursor 7-dehydrocholesterol (7-DHC) to be used in biotechnological production of vitamin D3. The invention further relates to a yeast strain expressing said modified enzymes and their use in a process for production of vitamin D3 or derivatives and/or metabolites thereof.

Abstract: Computer-implemented methods for automatically identifying and configuring transfer targets in a transaction system are disclosed. Such a method may include: identifying a location associated with a first account. The first account may be associated with an account holder. A set of known transfer targets associated with the identified location is identified. Based on transaction data for one or more accounts associated with the account holder, a processor identifies transactions involving the transfer targets. One or more transactions involving a particular one of the transfer targets may be determined to correspond to one or more transfers to the particular one of the transfer targets. A prompt for presentation by a client device to add the particular one of the transfer targets to a transfer interface may then be generated. Related systems and computer-readable media are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method of granting control access comprises displaying a QR code on a fire panel annunciator. A user device captures the QR code, extracts information from it, and forwards the extracted information to the fire panel. If the fire panel verifies that the extracted information is valid, the panel grants temporary control access to the user device.

Abstract: Method and apparatus are described for enabling the lookup of metadata on the Internet, from a centralized system. The present invention offers a Link Metadata System (“LMS”), available on the Internet, of information associated with any given, specific Internet domain and URL or URI path combination (the “link”). Software browsing user agents are configured with the ability to request information from the LMS and perform actions based on the received information which can include navigation. The invention provides for receiving a request for information at a lookup server, looking up information, using the URI, in a lookup server, and sending a response with a payload of the requested information.

Abstract: A method of processing a value transfer by a computer system may include obtaining an amount of a value transfer to be made using a primary transfer source. Responsive to determining that an available transfer quantity associated with the primary transfer source for effectuating the value transfer is less than the amount of the value transfer, a selectable option to use an existing secondary transfer source for effectuating at least a portion of the instructed value transfer is provided. Responsive to receiving, based on the selectable option to use the existing secondary transfer source for effectuating at least the at least a portion of the instructed value transfer, a transfer of value using the existing secondary transfer source for effectuating the at least a portion of the instructed value transfer is initiated. Related computer systems and methods are also disclosed.