Abstract: A distributed key management system, which contains a server, a plurality of key-holding devices adapted to communicate with the server; and a key-requesting device adapted to communicate with the server. Each one of the plurality of key-holding devices is adapted to hold a different fragment of a private key. The server is adapted to reconstruct the private key based on the fragments received from the plurality of key-holding devices. The key-requesting device is adapted to obtain the private key from the server. The systems according to the invention provide a zero-trust model key management scheme and would eliminate the risk of key leakage to unauthorized person while providing flexibility of authorizing devices.

Abstract: An emulsifier-free composition includes in a water phase a hydroxy acid system that includes alpha hydroxy, a blend of low pH, high electrolyte compatible thickeners and in an oily phase one or a combination of emollient oils. The composition has a pH in the range from about 1 to about 5.0 and is essentially free of emulsifiers and comprises a gel cream architecture.

Abstract: An emulsifier-free composition includes in a water phase a hydroxy acid system that includes alpha hydroxy, a blend of low pH, high electrolyte compatible thickeners and in an oily phase one or a combination of emollient oils. The composition has a pH in the range from about 1 to about 5.0 and is essentially free of emulsifiers and comprises a gel cream architecture.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable storage media that may be used to generate a category Bayesian hierarchical model. One method includes receiving a brand data set for each of a plurality of brands within a category, each brand data set comprising content input for a particular brand of the plurality of brands for a plurality of media channels at a plurality of times and a response for the particular brand of the plurality of brands at the plurality of times. The method includes determining a plurality of informative priors by generating a category Bayesian hierarchical model based on the plurality of brand data sets and a plurality of weak priors. The method further includes generating a brand Bayesian hierarchical model that models response for the particular brand for each of the plurality of media channels based on the brand data set for the particular brand and the plurality of informative priors.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of the subject invention comprise methods and apparatus for mounting a tread ring onto a tire carcass. Such methods include providing a tire tread ring having opposing side edges, arranging the tread ring in an initial ring arrangement in communication with a pressure source, and expanding the tread ring radially outward from the initial ring arrangement to an expanded arrangement. The pressure source is in communication with an outer side of the tread ring, the tread ring being expanded by applying vacuum pressure along the outer side of the tread ring supplied by the pressure source. Such methods also include inserting a tire carcass within a central opening of the tread ring while in the expanded arrangement, contracting the tread ring into an installed arrangement about an outer surface of the tire carcass, and, releasing the vacuum along the outer side of the tread ring.

Abstract: Skin-tightening compositions for providing a physical tightening effect to the skin and methods for using the same. The compositions may be in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion and include about 0.1 wt. % to about 6 wt. % of sodium silicate; at least 3 wt. % to about 11.5 wt. % of magnesium aluminum silicate; about 1 wt. % to about 15 wt. % of one or more fatty compounds; about 0.1 to about 20 wt. % of one or more nonionic emulsifiers; about 1 to about 25 wt. % of one or more polyols; and about 50 to about 90 wt. % of water, wherein the weight percentages are based on the total weight of the composition. The weight ratio of the sodium silicate to magnesium aluminum silicate is from 0.08 to 1.0 and a total amount of sodium silicate and magnesium aluminum silicate is 3 wt. % to 13 wt. %.

Abstract: Skin-tightening compositions and methods for using the same, which provide a long-lasting skin-tightening effect and a mattifying finishing effect are described. The skin-tightening composition may be in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion and comprise one or more polyvalent silicates; one or more cellulose thickeners; one or more clays selected from hectorite and organically modified hectorites; one or more polysaccharide film forming agents; one or more polyols; one or more acrylate polymers; and water. The skin-tightening compositions are useful for improving the appearance of skin, especially skin of the neck and face.

Abstract: A memory-shape skin-care composition, in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion, including a UV filter system, including avobenzone, octocrylene, and homosalate. The composition additionally includes a thickening emulsifier including a co-polymer including a stearate derivative and a polyethylene glycol derivative, a non-thickening emulsifier including a polyglyceryl stearate co-polymer, and a memory-shape material including a polyethylene glycol/hexamethylene diisocyanate co-polymer.

Abstract: Skin-tightening compositions and methods for using the same, which provide a long-lasting skin-tightening effect and a mattifying finishing effect are described. The skin-tightening composition may be in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion and comprise one or more polyvalent silicates; one or more cellulose thickeners; one or more clays selected from hectorite and organically modified hectorites; one or more polysaccharide film forming agents; one or more polyols; one or more acrylate polymers; and water. The skin-tightening compositions are useful for improving the appearance of skin, especially skin of the neck and face.

Abstract: A two-phase cosmetic composition includes an anhydrous phase and an aqueous phase in which the anhydrous and aqueous phases are separated by a single-phase interface. The anhydrous phase includes a plurality of fatty compounds and at least one thickener where the plurality of fatty compounds is present at about 30% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, and the aqueous phase includes an acetic acid component.

Abstract: An electrical connector for high speed signals. The connector has multiple conductive elements that may serve as signal or ground conductors. A member formed with lossy material and conductive compliant members may be inserted in the connector. The conductive compliant members may be aligned with conductive elements of the connector configured as ground conductors. For a connector configured to carry differential signals, the ground conductors may separate pairs of signal conductors. The member may further include a conductive web, embedded within the lossy material, that interconnects the conductive compliant members. For a receptacle connector, the conductive elements may have mating contact portions aligned along opposing surfaces of a cavity. The conductive elements may have contact tails for attachment to a printed circuit board and intermediate portions connecting the mating contact portions and the contact tails. The conductive compliant members may press against the intermediate portions.

Abstract: A method of guiding a user to a suitable parking spot is a method used to aid a user in finding a suitable parking spot near a desired location. The method uses at least one remote server and a mobile computing device. The remote server manages information related to potential parking spots, and performs calculations to determine if a potential parking spot is a suitable parking spot. The mobile computing device monitors the location of the user and allows the user to interact with the method. A parking search request is sent from the mobile computing device to the remote server. Upon receiving the parking search request, the geospatial vehicle detection system is used to locate potential parking spots. At least one filtering process is used to identify suitable parking spots from the potential parking spots, before the suitable parking spots are displayed to the user.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable storage media that may be used to generate a Bayesian hierarchical model. One method includes generating a plurality of geographic regions by grouping one or more geographic sub-regions into each of the plurality of geographic regions. The method further includes receiving data for the geographic sub-regions, the data including responses, content inputs, content types, and location identifiers. The method further includes generating geo-level data from the received data by grouping the responses and content inputs of the received data based on a correlation of the location identifiers of the received data to the plurality of geographic regions. The method includes fitting a Bayesian hierarchical model based on at least the geo-level data, the content types, and the geographic regions and determining a content input mix for the content types for each geographic region based on the Bayesian hierarchical model and a content input constraint.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition includes a non-acid-resistant-grade ultramarine dye, a stabilizing agent, at least one additive, and water. The ultramarine dye may be present at a concentration of about 0.1% to about 0.4%, by weight, of the cosmetic composition and may include a trisulfur radical anion. The stabilizing agent may include baicalin and may be at a concentration of about 0.2% or less, by weight, of the cosmetic composition. The cosmetic composition may have a pH in the range of 6.5 to 8.0. A method of stabilizing a cosmetic composition includes forming a cosmetic composition including a non-acid-resistant-grade ultramarine dye, a stabilizing agent, at least one additive, and water. The method also includes adjusting a pH of the cosmetic composition to a predetermined value. The stabilizing agent inhibits degradation of the ultramarine dye, thereby stabilizing the cosmetic composition and inhibiting generation of an odor caused by degradation of the ultramarine dye.

Abstract: A composition is provided, including an emulsion of an aqueous phase in a lipophilic phase, wherein the composition includes water, more than 8 wt % butylene glycol, one or more nonionic polysaccharides, and one or more lipophilic materials. The composition may be prepared by a method including the steps of a) mixing the one or more lipophilic materials with an aqueous mixture including water, the one or more nonionic polysaccharides, and the butylene glycol at a temperature in a range from 30 to 70° C. until homogeneity is reached; b) cooling the product of step a) to room temperature; and optionally c) adding ethanol and/or aluminum starch octenylsuccinate to the product of step b) with mixing. A method of caring for a keratin material in an animal includes applying an effective amount of the composition to the keratin material.

Abstract: An aqueous gel mask composition is disclosed including a plurality of sodium alginates constituting, by weight, between 2.2% to 4.5% of the aqueous gel mask composition, and water, wherein the aqueous gel mask composition is reactive with an activator to form a continuous film. An aqueous gel mask kit is disclosed including the aqueous gel mask composition and an activator.

Abstract: An electrical connector for high speed signals. The connector has multiple conductive elements that may serve as signal or ground conductors. A member formed with lossy material and conductive compliant members may be inserted in the connector. The conductive compliant members may be aligned with conductive elements of the connector configured as ground conductors. For a connector configured to carry differential signals, the ground conductors may separate pairs of signal conductors. The member may further include a conductive web, embedded within the lossy material, that interconnects the conductive compliant members. For a receptacle connector, the conductive elements may have mating contact portions aligned along opposing surfaces of a cavity. The conductive elements may have contact tails for attachment to a printed circuit board and intermediate portions connecting the mating contact portions and the contact tails. The conductive compliant members may press against the intermediate portions.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method is proposed for website verification. The method comprises: storing registration records for legitimate websites in a verification register; receiving, from a website to be verified, a user-initiated verification request; responsive to the user-initiated verification request, checking that the website to be verified is in the verification register; generating and transmitting a dynamic code for display on the website if the website to be verified is in the verification register; and responsive to a user entering the dynamic code into a verification module, retrieving details of the website from the verification register and transmitting the details of the website to the user for checking against the website to be verified.