Abstract: The invention relates to a method and system that processes a plurality of transactions shared by a group of members. A mobile device comprises: a memory; and a computer processor, coupled to the memory, programmed to: identify a plurality of members of a group sharing an event; identify a plurality of transactions made by each member of the group; determine whether each transaction is relevant to the event; automatically add each relevant transaction to the group; automatically categorize each transaction into a category associated with the event; and access, via an interactive display on the mobile device, a running total of expenses associated with the event and an individual share for a member of the group at a point in time.

Abstract: An example of a kit includes a flow cell and a genotyping probe fluid. The flow cell includes a substrate, and first and second capture primers attached to the substrate. The genotyping probe fluid includes a liquid carrier, and a genotyping oligonucleotide in the liquid carrier. The genotyping oligonucleotide includes a first primer sequence; a probe sequence that is representative of a target genotyping locus; a restriction endonuclease site; and a second primer sequence that is at least partially complementary to the second capture primer.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with compositions and methods for improving the rate of correct sample identification in indexed nucleic acid library preparations for multiplex next generation sequencing by modifying or blocking 5? and 3? ends of pooled indexed polynucleotides from multiple samples, with an optional exonuclease treatment, prior to amplification and sequencing.

Abstract: Systems and methods for determining the efficiency of an organization by analyzing data feeds from various applications are disclosed. According to one embodiment, in an information processing apparatus comprising at least one computer processor a method for measuring efficiency may include: (1) receiving, from an enterprise software program, raw data related to an entity's performance; (2) calculating a plurality of efficiency metrics based on the raw data; (3) identifying a recommended action based on one of the efficiency metrics; and (4) automatically implementing the recommended action.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with compositions and methods for improving the rate of correct sample identification in indexed nucleic acid library preparations for multiplex next generation sequencing by exonuclease treatment after protective adapters are ligated to target polynucleotides to degrade unincorporated adapters prior to amplification and sequencing.

Abstract: A harvesting assembly for harvesting a crop includes a frame, a cutting knife configured cut crop, a feed drum, a draper assembly, a first auger assembly, and a second auger assembly. The draper assembly and the auger assemblies are configured to move the cut crop toward to the feed drum. The auger assemblies each include a first auger, a second auger, and a mounting unit coupled to the frame and coupled between the first auger and the second auger to support the first auger and the second auger during rotation of the augers.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with compositions and methods for improving the rate of correct sample identification in indexed nucleic acid library preparations for multiplex next generation sequencing by modifying or blocking 5? and 3? ends of pooled indexed polynucleotides from multiple samples, with an optional exonuclease treatment, prior to amplification and sequencing.

Abstract: A phase-separation device and method of use is provided for separating immiscible liquids. The phase-separation device has a porous membrane with a filter surface having a non-planar contour that forms a receiving cavity to receive a liquid mixture. The filter surface is configured to impede flow of a polar liquid into the porous membrane and permit flow of a non-polar liquid into the porous membrane.

Abstract: The invention provides methods for pairwise sequencing of a double-stranded polynucleotide template, which methods result in the sequential determination of nucleotide sequences in two distinct and separate regions of the polynucleotide template.

Abstract: A toy vehicle launcher comprising a housing, a guide track connected to the housing, and a slidable member movably engaged with the guide track. The housing includes a lever mechanism, wherein actuation of the lever mechanism causes the slidable member to move along the length of the guide track in a forward direction. A plurality of projections are pivotally mounted to the slidable member and protrude upwardly from the guide track. The plurality of projections are configured to allow a toy vehicle to pass over the one or more projections only when the toy vehicle travels along the guide track in the forward direction.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and system that processes distributed transactions. A mobile device that processes distributed transactions comprises: a memory that accesses customer profile data, customer transaction data and payment rules data; and a computer processor, coupled to the memory, programmed to: request a distributed transaction for a transaction at a merchant; identify a plurality of co-payors based on a geo-location proximity determination; receive a distributed transaction code; share the distributed transaction code with each of the plurality of co-payors; identify a split factor for the transaction; and automatically settle the transaction for a portion of a transaction amount determined by the split factor.

Abstract: Systems and methods for implementing vehicle-based payments are disclosed.

Abstract: Systems and methods for an intelligent virtual assistant for meetings are disclosed. In one embodiment, a system for an intelligent virtual assistant for meeting may include a server comprising at least one computer processor executing a virtual assistant computer program; a communication server in communication with the server; and a plurality of communication devices in communication with the server and the communication server, wherein the communication server facilitates an electronic meeting with a plurality of attendees via the plurality of communication devices. The virtual assistant may receive at least an audio feed and a video feed of the electronic meeting in real-time, may transcribe the audio feed using a speech-recognition algorithm, may provide the transcription to at least one of the plurality of attendees, may receive an edited transcription, and may update the speech recognition algorithm based on the edited transcription.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses are described for unstructured computer text is analyzed for masking of confidential information using artificial intelligence. A client device generates a message comprising unstructured computer text including confidential information. A server trains a word embedding model using the unstructured text. The server generates a multidimensional vector for each word in the unstructured text, generates a mapping table comprising a predetermined set of words corresponding to confidential information from the unstructured text, and determines one or more neighboring words in the trained word embedding model using the predetermined set of words. The server updates the mapping table to incorporate the one or more neighboring words and executes rules on the unstructured text that filter out one or more words, and applies the updated mapping table to match words in the updated mapping table with words in the filtered text and mask the matching words in the unstructured text.

Abstract: Disclosed is a toy racetrack having a variety of features that together allow a user to control and effect the travel path of toy vehicles as they travel through the toy racetrack. One or more car feeders are provided as starting points for a toy vehicle that is to be introduced onto a continuous closed loop track. A manually adjustable handle is operatively connected to a toy vehicle release that extends upward into the path of the car feeder, which release blocks a toy vehicle's path until a user deliberately lowers the release through movement of the handle. Movement of the handle in a first direction will lower the release while raising a trigger upward into the path of the car feeder, thus preventing additional cars from entering the closed loop track. Movement of the handle in a second direction will lower the release while keeping the trigger retracted, thus allowing all cars on the car feeder to enter the closed loop track.

Abstract: A toy vehicle track set includes a base having a first pivotable end and a second pivotable end. A first segment is coupled to the first pivotable end. A first connector has a first hinge, a first tongue and a second tongue. A second segment is hingedly coupled to the first segment by the first connector. A third segment is coupled to the second pivotable end. A second connector has a second hinge, a third tongue and a fourth tongue. A fourth segment is hingedly coupled to the third segment by the second connector. The first and second tongue of the first connector are configured to slidably couple to the first and second segments, respectively, and rotate relative to the first hinge. The third and fourth tongue of the second connector are configured to slidably couple to the third and fourth segments, respectively, and rotate relative to the second hinge.

Abstract: A system and method of storing purchase card information to enable a consumer to make purchases without carrying a separate purchase card for a plurality of accounts at disparate financial institutions. The system and method may additionally provide a consumer with vendor product and service offerings in a format common across multiple vendors. The system and method may also provide the consumer with a way to pay for products and services using purchase card information stored by an exemplary embodiment.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing dynamic visualization of application and infrastructure components are disclosed. In one embodiment, in an information processing apparatus comprising at least one computer processor, a system for providing dynamic visualization of application and infrastructure components may include: (1) receiving, at an interface and from a requestor, a request for information about an application or infrastructure; (2) querying one or more systems of record or a data cache containing data from the one or more systems of record for data about the application or infrastructure components within the infrastructure; (3) formatting the data received from the one or more systems of record or the data cache according to a data definition; (4) identifying relational links between the applications and the infrastructure components in the formatted data; and (5) graphically rendering the formatted data and relational links in a plurality of interactive levels.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for detecting cancer or precancerous condition in a subject. It uses rhPCR based target enrichment of nucleic acid for better sensitivity and specificity for sequencing and analysis. The method provides use of cfDNA form plasma, serum or other bodily fluids of the subject.

Abstract: Systems and methods for automatically enabling and disabling a purchase card based on predetermined preferences set by a cardholder are provided. The systems and methods enable users to set preferences in advance, and then automatically determine whether to accept or decline a transaction based on the preset preferences. The systems and methods may also implement a learning algorithm to develop preferences based on historical cardholder behavior.