Abstract: A crop prediction system performs various machine learning operations to predict crop production and to identify a set of farming operations that, if performed, optimize crop production. The crop prediction system uses crop prediction models trained using various machine learning operations based on geographic and agronomic information. Responsive to receiving a request from a grower, the crop prediction system can access information representation of a portion of land corresponding to the request, such as the location of the land and corresponding weather conditions and soil composition. The crop prediction system applies one or more crop prediction models to the access information to predict a crop production and identify an optimized set of farming operations for the grower to perform.

Abstract: A turbo machine with a shaft, an impeller arranged on said shaft, an inlet channel configured to guide operating fluid to said impeller, and an outlet channel configured to guide operating fluid from said impeller, wherein the turbo machine comprises an insulation component having two component parts separated from each other, at least in part, by a gap, wherein one of the two component parts forms part of or rests at a wall of said inlet channel, and the other one of the two component parts forms part of or rests at a wall of said outlet channel. The invention also relates to a method of manufacturing such turbo machine.

Abstract: Systems, methods, computer-readable media, and apparatuses for providing hazard detection and broadcast functions are provided. In some examples, sensor data may be captured by a mobile device, vehicle, or the like. The data may be used to detect a hazard, identify a type of hazard, and the like. One or more users or groups of users for notification of the hazard may be identified and one or more notifications may be transmitted to users within the group.

Abstract: A transducer comprising a primary element comprising a magnet configured to provide a magnetic field within a magnetic zone, the magnetic field extending in a magnetic field direction; a secondary element comprising a first graphene sheet located within the magnetic zone; a static portion; and a rotating portion configured to rotate about an axis of rotation relative to the static portion. The rotating portion comprises a first one of a set comprising the primary element and the secondary element; and wherein the static portion comprises a second one of the set; and wherein an axis of rotation of the rotating portion is such that: in a first position of the static portion relative to the rotating portion, the first graphene sheet lies in a first plane that is parallel to the magnetic field direction; and in a second position of the static portion relative to the rotating portion, the first graphene sheet lies in an offset plane that is at an angle to the first plane about the axis of rotation.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for privacy-preserving cross-domain experiment monitoring are described. In one aspect, a method includes receiving, by a first server of a MPC system, a request for digital content including a first secret share of an application instance identifier that identifies the application instance associated with the device. The first server conducts, in collaboration with a second server of the secure MPC system, a privacy-preserving selection process to select a winning digital component from a set of digital components. Each digital component has a corresponding unique experiment identifier and unique control identifier. A first secret share representing the winning digital component is generated. A response is generated and includes the first secret share of the selection result and data representing whether the application is in the experiment group or a control group for each digital component.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for privacy-preserving cross-domain experiment monitoring are described. In one aspect, a method includes receiving, by a first server of a MPC system, a request for digital content including a first secret share of an application instance identifier that identifies the application instance associated with the device. The first server conducts, in collaboration with a second server of the secure MPC system, a privacy-preserving selection process to select a winning digital component from a set of digital components. Each digital component has a corresponding unique experiment identifier and unique control identifier. A first secret share representing the winning digital component is generated. A response is generated and includes the first secret share of the selection result and data representing whether the application is in the experiment group or a control group for each digital component.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for use in facilitating network messages. An exemplary method includes receiving, at a network, an instruction associated with a first user and specific to a first user account, where the instruction is directed to a second user account associated with a second user. The method also includes compiling a pre-authorization message indicative of the instruction, consistent with a first message standard and including an identifier of the first user account, and transmitting the pre-authorization message to a first institution associated with the first user account.

Abstract: Systems, methods, computer-readable media, and apparatuses for providing hazard detection and broadcast functions are provided. In some examples, sensor data may be captured by a mobile device, vehicle, or the like. The data may be used to detect a hazard, identify a type of hazard, and the like. One or more users or groups of users for notification of the hazard may be identified and one or more notifications may be transmitted to users within the group.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds isolated from avocado seeds for use as a natural colorant in edible materials. The compounds of the invention are useful for coloring edible materials red, orange, or yellow. The invention also provides compositions and methods for coloring edible materials to a desired color such as red, orange, or yellow.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds isolated from avocado seeds for use as a natural colorant in edible materials. The compounds of the invention are useful for coloring edible materials red, orange, or yellow. The invention also provides compositions and methods for coloring edible materials to a desired color such as red, orange, or yellow.

Abstract: Systems, methods, computer-readable media, and apparatuses for providing hazard detection and broadcast functions are provided. In some examples, sensor data may be captured by a mobile device, vehicle, or the like. The data may be used to detect a hazard, identify a type of hazard, and the like. One or more users or groups of users for notification of the hazard may be identified and one or more notifications may be transmitted to users within the group.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for use in facilitating messages. An exemplary method includes receiving a first electronic message including an instruction from a first user and specific to a first user account, where the instruction is directed to a second user account of a second user, and transmitting a second electronic message including the instruction associated with the second user account. In response, the second user account is adjusted consistent with the instruction. The method also includes determining whether the instruction satisfies one or more parameters and then, in response to the instruction satisfying the one or more parameters, compiling and transmitting a third electronic message including a hold instruction, whereby the second user account is adjusted to include a hold feature consistent with the hold instruction.

Abstract: A robot accessory and/or device that provides a sample collector device, a sample storage device, and a work surface. Upon activation, the sample collector device performs a full cycle in which an actuator causes the movement (i.e., extension and then retraction) of an actuator arm that simultaneously causes the top link plate, the lance plunger, the plunger guide, and the plunger to likewise move, including the depression and/or compression and release of the pipette. During this full cycle, this single device is able to remotely collect solid, liquid and/or multiphase samples of potentially hazardous materials and reduces human exposure to this hazardous material and dangerous environment.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds isolated from avocado seeds for use as a natural colorant in edible materials. The compounds of the invention are useful for coloring edible materials red, orange or yellow. The invention also provides compositions and methods for coloring edible materials to a desired color such as red, orange or yellow.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed. The method includes the steps of providing an elongate sheet having a uniform thickness and a first and further spaced apart long edge, to a first pair of a plurality of spaced apart pairs of opposed forming roller elements, and via the pairs of roller elements, progressively forming a cross-sectional profile in the sheet that comprises a body portion comprising a folded central region of the sheet and a first and further wing portion that each extend away from the body portion and terminate at a respective long edge of the sheet, and securing adjacent regions of the wing portions and/or opposed regions of the body portion together thereby providing a windable elongate tape element having laterally immobilised wing portions.

Abstract: A hair care appliance comprising a cylindrical housing having a first end and a second end and a fluid inlet which is cylindrical and is adjacent the first end of the housing, a fluid outlet, a fluid flow path extending between the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet and a cable for supplying power to the appliance wherein the cable connects to the housing at the first end of the housing, wherein the fluid inlet is provided with a filtering system comprising a removable portion wherein the removable portion comprises a filter grille having first and second states and the filter grille is retained in a first state by a magnetic coupling between two portions of the filter grille.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds isolated from avocado seeds for use as a natural colorant in edible materials. The compounds of the invention are useful for coloring edible materials red, orange or yellow. The invention also provides compositions and methods for coloring edible materials to a desired color such as red, orange or yellow.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for use in facilitating network messages. An exemplary method includes receiving, at a network, an instruction associated with a first user and specific to a first user account, where the instruction is directed to a second user account associated with a second user. The method also includes compiling a pre-authorization message indicative of the instruction, consistent with a first message standard and including an identifier of the first user account, and transmitting the pre-authorization message to a first institution associated with the first user account.

Abstract: One exemplary embodiment is a system comprising a dual-fuel engine structured to selectably combust a first fuel type and a second fuel type, and an electronic control system in operative communication with the dual-fuel engine. The electronic control system is structured to control a transition of the dual-fuel engine from a dual-fuel mode to a single-fuel mode. After initiating the transition from the dual-fuel mode to the single-fuel mode, the control system stops provision of the second fuel type, requires combustion using control parameters configured for the dual-fuel mode until a transition ventilation condition is satisfied, permits non-emergency commanded engine shutdown only if the transition ventilation condition is satisfied.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds isolated from avocado seeds for use as a natural colorant in edible materials. The compounds of the invention are useful for coloring edible materials red, orange, or yellow. The invention also provides compositions and methods for coloring edible materials to a desired color such as red, orange, or yellow.