Abstract: Provided herein is a device suitable for sweet spot-based machine learning (SSML). There is further provided a processing method in association with completion-based machine learning (COMML). The device can include an input portion configured to receive at least one output signal, the output signal based on at least one production data normalized based on geology and geophysics (G&G)-based data. The device can further include a processing portion coupled to the input portion, the processing portion configured to process the output signal by manner of machine learning-based processing to produce at least one prediction signal, wherein the prediction signal corresponds to at least one visually perceivable graphics-based signal displayable as a three-dimensional (3D) productivity volume for identifying at least one sweet spot location for placement of a structure.

Abstract: Systems and methods for optimizing netting operations of server device are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method is disclosed comprising receiving a plurality of transactions; building one or more currency pair positions based on the transactions; breaking down each of the currency pair positions into individual currency positions; netting the individual currency positions; identifying a plurality of high-priority currency pairs based on the netted individual currency positions; converting the high-priority currency pairs to an absolute value equivalent using current market rates; identifying a largest absolute value equivalent of the high-priority currency pairs; generating a foreign exchange order for the largest absolute value equivalent; and executing the foreign exchange order.

Abstract: An automated animal feeder may have a pair of traditional pet bowls, one for food and one for water, and the water bowl may be physically lifted and dumped on a timed schedule as the water bowl may be mounted upon a hinged plate which swings up to empty the water bowl at programmed intervals controlled by a programmed logic controller, and the water bowl may be refilled whenever the weight of the bowl is light enough to indicate that the bowl is not full. Food may be metered by means of a portion control hopper located beneath the food supply hopper. The programmed logic controller (PLC) allows the timing of feeding and watering to be controlled by the user.

Abstract: An automated animal feeder may have a pair of traditional pet bowls, one for food and one for water, and the water bowl may be physically lifted and dumped on a timed schedule as the water bowl may be mounted upon a hinged plate which swings up to empty the water bowl at programmed intervals controlled by a programmed logic controller, and the water bowl may be refilled whenever the weight of the bowl is light enough to indicate that the bowl is not full. Food may be metered by means of a portion control hopper located beneath the food supply hopper. The programmed logic controller (PLC) allows the timing of feeding and watering to be controlled by the user.

Abstract: A system and method of facilitating a transfer of a refund amount from an educational institution to a student. A refund controller receives from an educational institution a request for authorization of an instant paper check of a payment amount equal to at least a portion of a total refund amount associated with the student of the educational institution student. The refund controller verifies the payment amount is equal to or less than an amount of funds available to the student and transfers funds equal to the payment amount to an instant issuance account. The refund controller authorizes the educational institution to issue an instant paper check for the payment amount to the student. The instant paper check draws from the instant issuance account.

Abstract: According to some embodiments, systems and methods are provided to facilitate a distribution of bank accounts via an educational institution. For example, information associated with a student, faculty member, or alum may be received from a university. A soft bank account may then be established based on the received information. If an indication of acceptance is received (e.g., via a Web site), the soft bank account may be activated. The activated bank account may then be used to process banking transactions.

Abstract: A promotional writing instrument includes elongated first and second barrel portions. The second barrel portion is transparent and hollow and includes an open end and an opposite closed end. A fluid is disposed within the hollow second barrel portion and is viewable through the transparent second barrel portion. A plug seals the second barrel portion such that the fluid is prevented from escaping from the hollow second barrel portion. The plug is configured so as not to contact the inside surface of the first barrel portion even under flexure of the first and second barrel portions.

Abstract: A method of reducing the effects of interference on a radio receiver having access to multiple transmission sources including the steps of monitoring the signals received from all available sources, utilising information derived from the received signals from each source to compute the most likely frequency band of the interference, determining from said most likely frequency in conjunction with known ephemeris for the receiver and the current Doppler shift of the source signals which sources are least susceptible to interference at said most likely frequency, and passing the identities of said least susceptible sources to the receiver acquisition software.

Abstract: An externally screw threaded member of the self-locking, prevailing torque type has a series of convolutions of a standard thread form, and a locking series of convolutions of the same thread pitch as the standard series but of wider section and with incomplete thread crests. When the member is mated with an internal thread of standard form complementary to the standard series, the locking series of convolutions have an interference fit with the internal thread. In consequence of the interference fit one or both flank portions of each convolution of the locking series are caused to be swaged to some extent towards the crest region.