Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer program products are provided for resource transfers with authentication based on hyperspectral imaging. An example method includes receiving a request for hyperspectral image generation associated with a first user and receiving one or more account credentials of the first user. The method further includes generating, via a hyperspectral imaging module, hyperspectral image data based on the one or more account credentials of a first user and generating, via the hyperspectral imaging module, a hyperspectral image based on the hyperspectral image data. The method may further cause application of the hyperspectral on a body of a resource transfer object.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer program products are provided herein for hyperspectral imaging based electronic authentication resource transfers. An example method includes receiving a resource transfer request associated with at least a first user and receiving hyperspectral image data associated with the first user. The method further includes extracting, via a hyperspectral imaging module, one or more account credentials of the first user from the hyperspectral image data. The method also includes effectuating the resource transfer associated with an account of the first user as defined by the one or more account credentials. The hyperspectral image data may be generated in response to an image capturing operation performed by the hyperspectral imaging module and may be indicative of a hyperspectral image supported by a resource transfer object.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel whitening agents for cellulosic substrates. The whitening agents are comprised of at least two components: at least one chromophore component and at least one polymeric component. Suitable chromophore components generally fluoresce blue, red, violet, or purple color when exposed to ultraviolet light, or they may absorb light to reflect these same shades. The whitening agents are further characterized by having a dispersion component value of the Hansen Solubility Parameter of less than or equal to about 17 MPa0.5. This invention also relates to laundry care compositions including but not limited to liquid and/or powder laundry detergent formulations and rinse added fabric softening (RAFS) compositions that comprise such whitening agents.

Abstract: A protective wrap system protects the handles of a purse or other bag and provides a gripping surface to resist tendency of the purse to slip when supported by the handles. The system includes a wrap configured to wrap around a purse handle and a grip that couples to the wrap and is positioned outside the wrap on the underside of the handle. The system provides protection to the handles from contact with a user's hand or other surface. The system further provides a gripping surface configured to grip a contoured surface without damaging or leaving residue on the surface.

Abstract: A support system for a fashion article cooperates with a clothing hanger for storing purses, jewelry, garments, or similar. The support system allows storage of multiple fashion articles on a single hanger. The support system includes a support strap attachable to the hanger and a protective cover attachable to the support strap. The support strap may include multiple fasteners, and may be configured to support a purse by the handle in a manner that resists damage to the handle. The protective cover may provide access to contents stored therein without removing the cover from the system. Aspects of the system may store purses and other articles in a configuration which requires relatively little storage space.

Abstract: A method of making a tea beverage includes adding a liquid and a tea powder to the vessel of a mixing device. The mixing device includes (i) a rotatable mixing member for mixing the liquid and the tea powder to make a tea mixture and (ii) a heating element for heating the tea mixture up to a desirable serving temperature. mixing member and the heating element can be actuated together to simultaneously heat and mix the tea mixture. The mixing member is a whisking type mixer for frothing the tea mixture as the tea powder is mixed with the liquid and as the tea mixture is heated.

Abstract: A protective wrap system protects the handles of a purse or other bag and provides a gripping surface to resist tendency of the purse to slip when supported by the handles. The system includes a wrap configured to wrap around a purse handle and a grip that couples to the wrap and is positioned outside the wrap on the underside of the handle. The system provides protection to the handles from contact with a user's hand or other surface. The system further provides a gripping surface configured to grip a contoured surface without damaging or leaving residue on the surface.

Abstract: Provided herein are phosphodiesterase 4D (PDE4D) inhibitors, including methods of using the same. Also provided are methods of treating subjects suffering from conditions associated with aberrant PDE activity.

Abstract: A computer system and method for use in retirement planning comprising identifying by a computer a financial account within a retirement plan, assigning by the computer a unique code to each type of transaction activity for the financial account, identifying by the computer an actual withdrawal transaction by the unique code, and calculating an amount withdrawn from the retirement plan based on aggregating transaction amounts for the unique codes representing the actual withdrawal transaction.

Abstract: Provided herein are phosphodiesterase 4D (PDE4D) inhibitors, including methods of using the same. Also provided are methods of treating subjects suffering from conditions associated with aberrant PDE activity.

Abstract: Integrated cargo and seat cover storage systems are presented including: a seat cover that conforms to a vehicle seat; a cargo strap vertically coupled along an upper portion of a seat-back front surface of the seat cover, where the cargo strap includes: an elongated strap, and a number of couplers positioned along the elongated strap; and a securing coupler positioned along a lower portion of the seat-back front surface that removably secures the cargo strap with the seat-back front surface.

Abstract: Integrated cargo and seat cover storage systems are presented including: a seat cover that conforms to a vehicle seat; a cargo strap vertically coupled along an upper portion of a seat-back front surface of the seat cover, where the cargo strap includes: an elongated strap, and a number of couplers positioned along the elongated strap; and a securing coupler positioned along a lower portion of the seat-back front surface that removably secures the cargo strap with the seat-back front surface.

Abstract: The elegance and simplicity of the present invention is its taking pure electronic video poker in a new direction. This invention, with a portal, takes video poker from a static, single screen playing field with known values to a video poker format with a portal into another playing screen whenever any four of a kind, with maximum coins bet, is made by the player. This invention has a primary playing screen, a portal into an informative secondary screen which moves into a bonus screen. The player becomes interactive with the game on the bonus screen and choices he makes on the touch screen determine the amount of winnings the player will receive. When play has finished on the bonus screen, the primary screen returns and regular play video poker resumes. This innovative invention with a portal into other screens allows the player to be interactive in this game in determining their own winnings.

Abstract: The elegance and simplicity of the present invention is its taking pure electronic video poker in a new direction. This invention, with a portal, takes video poker from a static, single screen playing field with known values to a video poker format with a portal into another playing screen whenever any four of a kind, with maximum coins bet, is made by the player. This invention has a primary playing screen, a portal into an informative secondary screen which moves into a bonus screen. The player becomes interactive with the game on the bonus screen and choices he makes on the touch screen determine the amount of winnings the player will receive. When play has finished on the bonus screen, the primary screen returns and regular play video poker resumes. This innovative invention with a portal into other screens allows the player to be interactive in this game in determining their own winnings.

Abstract: The elegance and simplicity of the present invention is its taking pure electronic video poker in a new direction. This invention, with a portal, takes video poker from a static, single screen playing field with known values to a video poker format with a portal into another playing screen whenever any four of a kind, with maximum coins bet, is made by the player. This invention has a primary playing screen, a portal into an informative secondary screen which moves into a bonus screen. The player becomes interactive with the game on the bonus screen and choices he makes on the touch screen determine the amount of winnings the player will receive. When play has finished on the bonus screen, the primary screen returns and regular play video poker resumes. This innovative invention with a portal into other screens allows the player to be interactive in this game in determining their own winnings.

Abstract: The elegance and simplicity of the present invention is its taking pure electronic video poker in a new direction. This invention, with a portal, takes video poker from a static, single screen playing field with known values to a video poker format with a portal into another playing screen whenever any four of a kind, with maximum coins bet, is made by the player. This invention has a primary playing screen, a portal into an informative secondary screen which moves into a bonus screen. The player becomes interactive with the game on the bonus screen and choices he makes on the touch screen determine the amount of winnings the player will receive. When play has finished on the bonus screen, the primary screen returns and regular play video poker resumes. This innovative invention with a portal into other screens allows the player to be interactive in this game in determining their own winnings.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for measuring repetitive events in exercise routines using a pressure-sensitive mat having a base layer of a rubberized material, an intermediate layer attached to said base layer comprising a layer or layers, a top layer attached to said intermediate layer being formed from a durable material, a readout and control unit connected to said device, connective wires between said intermediate layer and said readout and control unit. The device is useful for counting repetitive events in exercises such as running in place, sit ups and knee bends. The device may be used to measure traffic through doorways and within confined spaces.

Abstract: A method of manufacture of a polymer or ceramic polymer capacitor, of various sizes and voltage ratings. The fabrication equipment deposits a polymer or ceramic polymer dielectric layer on a carrier substrate with the electrode structure of the capacitor previously deposited on its surface. The sheet is often then fabricated into a capacitor by rolling into an axial style or the sheet is cut and stacked into a rectangular type. An alternate arrangement of the fabrication process has additional electrode layers deposited alternating with dielectric layers in continuous process until the desired number of layers is achieved. At that point the sheet is cut to form capacitors of a rectangular form.