Abstract: A system for enabling in store routing of a user generated shopping list using existing store cameras and artificial intelligence and machine learning is provided. The system uses a pixelbuffer comparison of items imaged in real time to compared to a database of machine learned images. The system further provides item recognition and detection through machine learning so as to improve a shoppers experiences. The system and method further includes drone assistance means and radio signal item and biological detection so as to improve accuracy. Other features to improve guidance and accuracy include landmark navigation and masking to improve accuracy of item recognition and detection. The system may be a standalone kiosk.

Abstract: A floor finishing composition comprises water, polymer of ethylenic unsaturated monomers having a glass transition temperature of at least 90#C as measured using differential scanning calorimetry according to the ASTM Method D3418-15, coalescing solvent, and polyvalent metal crosslinking agent. The ethylenic unsaturated monomers comprise methyl (meth)acrylate, ?,?-unsaturated carboxylic acid, aromatic vinyl monomer, and no more than 25% by weight of ?,?-unsaturated carboxylic ester of C2-10 alcohol based on total weight of the monomers. The ethylenic unsaturated monomers may comprise from about 14% to about 18% by weight of the ?,?-unsaturated carboxylic acid based on total weight of the monomers. The amount of coalescing solvent in the floor finishing composition may be more than 6% by weight based on total weight of the floor finishing composition.

Abstract: Navigation devices, systems, and methods for transmitting notifications to and/or receiving notifications from electronic devices associated with passengers of connectable vehicles are described herein. In one example, a method is provided for sending a notification regarding a planned detachment of a designated vehicle from a plurality of connected vehicles. The method includes receiving a navigation destination for a passenger of an initial vehicle, calculating a detachment time or detachment location of the designated vehicle from the plurality of connected vehicles based on the received navigation destination, and transmitting a personalized notification to an electronic device associated with the passenger regarding the detachment time or detachment location of the designated vehicle from the plurality of connected vehicles.

Abstract: Navigation devices, systems, and methods for transmitting notifications to and/or receiving notifications from electronic devices associated with passengers of connectable vehicles are described herein. In one example, a method is provided for sending a notification regarding a planned detachment of a designated vehicle from a plurality of connected vehicles. The method includes receiving a navigation destination for a passenger of an initial vehicle, calculating a detachment time or detachment location of the designated vehicle from the plurality of connected vehicles based on the received navigation destination, and transmitting a personalized notification to an electronic device associated with the passenger regarding the detachment time or detachment location of the designated vehicle from the plurality of connected vehicles.

Abstract: A method for executing a flight mission by one or more unmanned aerial vehicles is disclosed. The method comprises receiving, from an unmanned aerial vehicle, a data stream containing audience location information; analyzing the audience location information to determine the presence of one or more people; receiving an instruction setting a predetermined number of people; determining whether a number of people at the location is equal to or greater than the predetermined number of people; retrieving a message data file; transmitting the message data file to the unmanned aerial vehicle; and displaying, by the unmanned aerial vehicle, the message data file on a display screen integral to the first unmanned aerial vehicle. In other embodiments, individuals may present visual information to the UAV. The system then selects a response based on the visual information presented to the UAV.

Abstract: An approach is provided for determining and presenting notifications and options to users for reconfiguring a vehicle environment of the users. The approach includes determining whether to initiate a reconfiguration of a vehicle environment for one or more users based, at least in part, on one or more reconfiguration criteria. The approach also includes determining a reconfiguration model for the vehicle environment based, at least in part, on one or more preferences associated with the one or more users. The approach further includes causing, at least in part, a presentation of one or more notifications about the reconfiguration model to the one or more users. Furthermore, the approach includes determining one or more responses from the one or more users based, at least in part, on the presentation. Additionally, the approach includes initiating the reconfiguration of the vehicle environment based, at least in part, on the one or more responses.

Abstract: Navigation devices, systems, and methods for transmitting notifications to and/or receiving notifications from electronic devices associated with passengers of connectable vehicles are described herein. In one example, a method is provided for sending a notification regarding a planned detachment of a designated vehicle from a plurality of connected vehicles. The method includes receiving a navigation destination for a passenger of an initial vehicle, calculating a detachment time or detachment location of the designated vehicle from the plurality of connected vehicles based on the received navigation destination, and transmitting a personalized notification to an electronic device associated with the passenger regarding the detachment time or detachment location of the designated vehicle from the plurality of connected vehicles.

Abstract: An approach is provided for determining and presenting notifications and options to users for reconfiguring a vehicle environment of the users. The approach includes determining whether to initiate a reconfiguration of a vehicle environment for one or more users based, at least in part, on one or more reconfiguration criteria. The approach also includes determining a reconfiguration model for the vehicle environment based, at least in part, on one or more preferences associated with the one or more users. The approach further includes causing, at least in part, a presentation of one or more notifications about the reconfiguration model to the one or more users. Furthermore, the approach includes determining one or more responses from the one or more users based, at least in part, on the presentation. Additionally, the approach includes initiating the reconfiguration of the vehicle environment based, at least in part, on the one or more responses.

Abstract: The invention is directed toward a system and method for placing, activating, and testing sensors. The system comprises one or more server computers, one or more communication hubs, one or more unmanned aerial vehicles, and one or more sensors. The method comprises the steps of receiving geographic sensor placement locations, receiving sensor parameters, determining the geographic location of sensors, respectively sending location query signals to the unmanned aerial vehicles, respectively receiving location reply signals from the unmanned aerial vehicles, and calculating a geographic flight path for the unmanned aerial vehicles. The method also comprises calculating mission objectives and the energy needs of the unmanned aerial vehicles to complete the mission objectives. The method then determines the most efficient combination of unmanned aerial vehicles to complete the mission objectives and assigns the tasks to the unmanned aerial vehicles.

Abstract: The invention is directed toward a system and method for assigning mission directives to one or more unmanned vehicles and transferring mission directives from one unmanned aerial vehicle to a second unmanned aerial vehicle. The method comprises providing a set of instructions to a first unmanned aerial vehicle, storing the set of instructions on a nonvolatile memory component of the first unmanned aerial vehicle, executing one or more tasks of the set of instructions by the first unmanned aerial vehicle, transferring a set of instructions comprising unexecuted tasks from the first unmanned aerial vehicle to a second unmanned aerial vehicle, and storing the set of instructions on a nonvolatile memory component of the second unmanned aerial vehicle. The invention is further directed toward a method of determining a flight path for one or more unmanned aerial vehicles stationed at charging stations.

Abstract: The invention is directed toward a system and method for placing, activating, and testing sensors. The system comprises one or more server computers, one or more communication hubs, one or more unmanned aerial vehicles, and one or more sensors. The method comprises the steps of receiving geographic sensor placement locations, receiving sensor parameters, determining the geographic location of sensors, respectively sending location query signals to the unmanned aerial vehicles, respectively receiving location reply signals from the unmanned aerial vehicles, and calculating a geographic flight path for the unmanned aerial vehicles. The method also comprises calculating mission objectives and the energy needs of the unmanned aerial vehicles to complete the mission objectives. The method then determines the most efficient combination of unmanned aerial vehicles to complete the mission objectives and assigns the tasks to the unmanned aerial vehicles.