Abstract: A system includes a self-learning module for creating a self-learned planogram based on images of shelving units at a location and shelving unit tracking. The self-learned planogram includes shelving unit locations for the shelving units. The system also includes a training module for training the merchandise tracking model based on merchandise-shelving unit clustering. The merchandise-shelving unit clustering is based on the self-learned planogram and sensor readings received from sensors at the location. The sensor readings are associated with items at the location. The system further includes a tracking module for tracking and storing locations of the items based on the sensor readings and the merchandise tracking model. The system also includes a planogram compliance module for determining planogram compliance based on comparing the self-learned planogram to the item locations.

Abstract: In a distributed network, there are different data rates on different connections between a central computer system and remote terminal. The central computer system includes one or more sets of data to be distributed to the remote terminals by extracting subsets of data from the set(s) of data. The subsets of data are distributed to selected groups of remote terminals based on an infrastructure load in order to adaptively distribute the data.

Abstract: A presentation box for presenting a transaction card may include a hinged lid connected to a hinge edge of the presentation box, the hinged lid to pivot about the hinge edge of the presentation box when moved between a closed position and an open position; and a presentation apparatus that may include a tether that may be attached to the hinged lid, and a sleeve to receive the transaction card, where the presentation apparatus is to move the transaction card between a first position when the hinged lid is in the closed position and a second position when the hinged lid is in the open position, where the first position is different from the second position.

Abstract: Systems and methods for separation of hydrocarbon containing fluids are provided. More particularly, the disclosure is relevant to separating fluids having a gas phase, a hydrocarbon liquid phase, and an aqueous liquid phase using indirect heating. In general, the system uses a first gas separation followed by pressure reduction and then a second gas separation. Indirect follows the second gas separation and then three-phase separation.

Abstract: The present technology relates to distributed computerized exchange systems for trading of financial instruments. In particular it relates to a passive matching engine and an active matching engine that cooperates in handling data messages such that less bandwidth is used and so that improvement in latency can be achieved.

Abstract: The present technology relates to distributed computerized exchange systems for trading of financial instruments. In particular it relates to a passive matching engine and an active matching engine that cooperates in handling data messages such that less bandwidth is used and so that improvement in latency can be achieved.

Abstract: Data transaction processing requests are received from user terminals over one or more data communications networks. Pending data transaction processing requests are stored in a memory queue. Each pending data transaction processing request has associated attributes and an associated queue number. A higher queue number associated with a pending data transaction processing request indicates a lower data transaction processing priority than a lower queue number associated with a pending data transaction processing request. Data message information is transmitted to user terminals that includes an identifier and a current status for pending data transaction processing requests stored in queue. A current data transaction processing request is received having an identifier for selecting a first pending data transaction processing request that has an associated queue number of two or higher over a lower queue number associated with a second pending data transaction processing request.

Abstract: A user terminal for communicating with a computer server is operated on behalf of a first user (a second user terminal is operated on behalf of a second user). The user terminal transmits to the computer server pre-trade information including an order and receives first offset information that indicates a first price offset value, which is different from a second price offset value sent to the second user terminal. The terminals receive a single message from the server that indicates a market price but does not include the first price offset value or the second price offset value. The user terminal modifies the market price using the first price offset value to obtain a first actual price different from a second actual price corresponding to a modification of the market price based on the second price offset value.

Abstract: A ground thawing device. The ground thawing device includes an insulated rectangular housing defining an interior volume with parallel sidewalls, end walls, and an open bottom. A pipe having a burn chamber connected to a first end and a second end adapted to connect to an external source of combustible gases is configured to be received through apertures disposed on the end walls. Perforations disposed along the length of the pipe allow for the combustible gas to be released in the interior volume of the housing. The burn chamber allows for an ignition source to be applied to the combustible gases carried therein. Once ignited, heat emanating from the pipe warms the interior volume and thaws the ground beneath, softening frozen soil to be excavated.

Abstract: A computerized trading system receives buy and sell trade orders in financial instruments traded in the central trading system from user terminals connected to the central trading system is provided. Users and/or user terminals are associated with different offset spread values. The trading system transmits price information and associated offset spread values to different user terminals. Each of the user terminals displays an actual price for the instrument that corresponds to the combined price information and associated offset spread value.

Abstract: The technology is suitable for any kind of distributed networks having different data rates on different connections and a computer system where the data to distribute is created. The system comprises one or more supersets of data to be distributed to client computers by extracting subsets of data from the superset(s) of data. Thereafter, the subsets of data are distributed to selected groups of clients based on information about the network architecture. This provides an efficient way of distributing data without having to duplicate distributed data. In example implementations, subsets may be distributed to clients based on a counter performance or a data rate of a client's connection to the computer system.

Abstract: A novel device, method and systems disclosed managing the thermal challenges of LIBS laser components and a spectrometer in a handheld structure as well the use of simplified light signal collection which includes a bare fiber optic to collect the emitted light in close proximity to (or in contact with) the test material. In one example embodiment of the handheld LIBS device, a burst pulse frequency is 4 kHz is used resulting in a time between pulses of about 250 ?s which is a factor of 10 above that of other devices in the prior art. In a related embodiment, an active Q-switched laser module is used along with a compact spectrometer module using a transmission grating to improve LIBS measurement while substantially reducing the size of the handheld analyzer.

Abstract: A method for a purchasing interface is described. In one embodiment, the method includes initiating an order for a prescription, prompting a user to capture a photo of the prescription, and fulfilling the order for the prescription upon receiving input based on capturing the photo of the prescription. The order for the prescription is initiated from an application executing on a computing device and the photo of the prescription is captured using a camera connected to the computing device.

Abstract: A novel device, method and systems disclosed managing the thermal challenges of LIBS laser components and a spectrometer in a handheld structure as well the use of simplified light signal collection which includes a bare fiber optic to collect the emitted light in close proximity to (or in contact with) the test material. In one example embodiment of the handheld LIBS device, a burst pulse frequency is 4 kHz is used resulting in a time between pulses of about 250 ?s which is a factor of 10 above that of other devices in the prior art. In a related embodiment, an active Q-switched laser module is used along with a compact spectrometer module using a transmission grating to improve LIBS measurement while substantially reducing the size of the handheld analyzer.

Abstract: In a distributed network, there are different data rates on different connections between a central computer system and remote terminal The central computer system includes one or more sets of data to be distributed to the remote terminals by extracting subsets of data from the set(s) of data. The subsets of data are distributed to selected groups of remote terminals based on an infrastructure load in order to adaptively distribute the data.

Abstract: The technology is suitable for any kind of distributed networks having different data rates on different connections and a computer system where the data to distribute is created. The system comprises one or more supersets of data to be distributed to client computers by extracting subsets of data from the superset(s) of data. Thereafter, the subsets of data are distributed to selected groups of clients based on information about the network architecture. This provides an efficient way of distributing data without having to duplicate distributed data. In example implementations, subsets may be distributed to clients based on a counter performance or a data rate of a client's connection to the computer system.

Abstract: Electronic messages regarding a current order status of an order book of an electronic exchange system are transmitted to users including information concerning identities of parties having placed orders stored in the order book. The current order status is associated with a queue of orders stored in the order book. Each stored order has associated properties and an associated queue number. A higher queue number indicates a lower trading priority than a lower queue number. An electronic order message is received to trade selecting an order stored in the order book having a queue number of two or higher than over a lower queue number order stored in the order book. Both the selected order and the lower queue number order have properties matching both the selected order and the lower queue number order. The received message is identified as including information that selects the order stored in the order book having a queue number of two or higher.

Abstract: In a distributed network, there are different data rates on different connections between a central computer system and remote terminal. The central system comprises one or more supersets of data to be distributed to the remote terminals by extracting subsets of data from the superset/s of data. The subsets of data are distributed to selected groups of remote terminals based on an infrastructure load. In this way, data is adaptively distributed.

Abstract: The invention is suitable for any kind of distributed networks having different data rates on different connections and a centralized computer system wherein the data to distribute is created. The central system comprises one or more supersets of data that is to be distributed to client computers by extracting subsets of data from the superset/s of data. Thereafter the subsets of data are distributed to selected groups of clients based on information about the network architecture. In this way an efficient way of distributing data is executed and no duplicated data is distributed. Preferably the subsets are distributed to clients based on a counter performance or a data rate of a client's connection to the central computer system.

Abstract: Matching orders on an electronic trading system is disclosed. Information is broadcasted regarding the current order status of an order book of the electronic trading system The order status includes a queue of orders. An order is received to trade that selects or indicates an order in the order book having queue number two or higher. If the received order has one or more properties matching the selected order, the received order is matched with the selected order.