Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to A beverage dispensing machine (1) for dispensing a beverage (BV) into a vessel (2). The beverage dispensing machine (1) has a upper engaging member (63) movable to a deployed position for engaging a upper portion of the vessel (2) and at least one side engaging member (68-1, 68-2) movable to a deployed position for engaging a sidewall (51) of the vessel (2). An actuating mechanism (5) is provided for deploying the upper engaging member (63) in conjunction with the at least one side engaging member (68-1, 68-2) to retain the vessel (2) in the beverage dispensing machine (1). Aspects of the present invention also relate to a vehicle having a beverage dispensing machine (1).

Abstract: Systems and methods for automated incident response are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method for managing response to an incident may include (1) receiving training incident data from a training data source; (2) identifying at plurality of incident-related training keywords in the training data; (3) receiving one of a plurality of tags for each of the plurality of training keywords from a trainer; (4) executing a machine learning process to associate the received tags with the training keywords; (5) receiving incident data related to an incident from an incident data source; (6) identifying a plurality of incident-related keywords in the incident data; (7) automatically tagging the incident-related keyword with one of the plurality of tags; (8) automatically identifying at least one incident pattern from the tags; (9) automatically retrieving a solution for the incident based on similar resolved incidents; and (10) automatically applying the solution to the incident.

Abstract: A system for enhancing communications based on physical trade documents includes a document intake machine comprising a document scanner and a data extractor. The document intake machine receives a physical trade document from an entity. The document scanner may scan the physical trade document to create an electronic file of the physical trade document. The data extractor determines entity identification information from the electronic file and entity performance information from the electronic file. A trade executing machine receives the entity identification information and entity performance information from the document intake machine and assigns an electronic customer number to the electronic file, wherein the electronic customer number is associated with the entity identification information.

Abstract: A system for preventing restricted transactions using physical trade documents includes a document intake machine comprising a document scanner and a data extractor. The document intake machine receives a physical trade document associated with a transaction of goods from an entity. The document scanner scans the physical trade document to create an electronic file. The data extractor identifies trade terms from the electronic file. A trade-executing machine receives the trade terms and compares them to a database of restricted trade terms. For each of the trade terms that match a restricted trade term, the trade executing machines identifies a confidence level associated with the trade term indicating a likelihood that the transaction of goods is a restricted transaction. If the confidence level is greater than a predetermined threshold, the trade executing machine flags the transaction of goods as a potential restricted transaction and communicates a notification message to the entity.

Abstract: Systems and methods for automated incident response are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method for managing response to an incident may include (1) receiving training incident data from a training data source; (2) identifying at plurality of incident-related training keywords in the training data; (3) receiving one of a plurality of tags for each of the plurality of training keywords from a trainer; (4) executing a machine learning process to associate the received tags with the training keywords; (5) receiving incident data related to an incident from an incident data source; (6) identifying a plurality of incident-related keywords in the incident data; (7) automatically tagging the incident-related keyword with one of the plurality of tags; (8) automatically identifying at least one incident pattern from the tags; (9) automatically retrieving a solution for the incident based on similar resolved incidents; and (10) automatically applying the solution to the incident.

Abstract: A system for executing terms of physical trade documents includes a document intake machine comprising a document scanner and a data extractor. The document intake machine receives a physical trade document from an entity. The document scanner may scan the physical trade document to create an electronic file of the physical trade document. The data extractor may identify trade terms from the electronic file. A trade executing machine receives the trade terms from the document intake machine and compare the trade terms to a trade condition, wherein the trade condition is identified from a document related to the physical trade document. If the trade terms match the trade condition, the trade executing machine may process the physical trade document according to the trade terms and communicate a notification message to the entity indicating that the physical trade document was processed according to the trade terms.

Abstract: A system for transforming unstructured documents includes a document intake machine comprising a document scanner. The document intake machine receives a physical trade document from an entity wherein the physical trade document has a format. The document scanner scans the physical trade document to create an electronic file of the physical trade document. A trade-executing machine receives the electronic file and compares the format of the electronic file to a database of known document templates.

Abstract: A system for transforming unstructured documents includes a document intake machine comprising a document scanner. The document intake machine receives a physical trade document from an entity wherein the physical trade document has a format. The document scanner scans the physical trade document to create an electronic file of the physical trade document. A trade-executing machine receives the electronic file and compares the format of the electronic file to a database of known document templates.

Abstract: A system for executing shipments based on physical trade documents includes a document intake machine comprising a document scanner and a data extractor. The document intake machine receives a physical trade document associated with a shipment of goods from an entity. The document scanner scans the physical trade document to create an electronic file. The data extractor identifies shipment information from the electronic file. A trade executing machine receives the shipment information from the document intake machine and compares the shipment information to a shipment condition. If the shipment information matches the shipment condition, the trade executing machine issues shipment instructions according to the shipment information and communicates a notification message to the entity indicating that the physical trade document was processed according to the shipment information.

Abstract: A system for preventing restricted transactions using physical trade documents includes a document intake machine comprising a document scanner and a data extractor. The document intake machine receives a physical trade document associated with a transaction of goods from an entity. The document scanner scans the physical trade document to create an electronic file. The data extractor identifies trade terms from the electronic file. A trade-executing machine receives the trade terms and compares them to a database of restricted trade terms. For each of the trade terms that match a restricted trade term, the trade executing machines identifies a confidence level associated with the trade term indicating a likelihood that the transaction of goods is a restricted transaction. If the confidence level is greater than a predetermined threshold, the trade executing machine flags the transaction of goods as a potential restricted transaction and communicates a notification message to the entity.

Abstract: A system for executing terms of physical trade documents includes a document intake machine comprising a document scanner and a data extractor. The document intake machine receives a physical trade document from an entity. The document scanner may scan the physical trade document to create an electronic file of the physical trade document. The data extractor may identify trade terms from the electronic file. A trade executing machine receives the trade terms from the document intake machine and compare the trade terms to a trade condition, wherein the trade condition is identified from a document related to the physical trade document. If the trade terms match the trade condition, the trade executing machine may process the physical trade document according to the trade terms and communicate a notification message to the entity indicating that the physical trade document was processed according to the trade terms.

Abstract: A system for enhancing communications based on physical trade documents includes a document intake machine comprising a document scanner and a data extractor. The document intake machine receives a physical trade document from an entity. The document scanner may scan the physical trade document to create an electronic file of the physical trade document. The data extractor determines entity identification information from the electronic file and entity performance information from the electronic file. A trade executing machine receives the entity identification information and entity performance information from the document intake machine and assigns an electronic customer number to the electronic file, wherein the electronic customer number is associated with the entity identification information.

Abstract: A security system and security devices, optionally for a vehicle. The security system comprising a control unit, a locking system, a primary key and a secondary key, the primary key and the secondary key each normally operable to activate and deactivate the locking system and upon operation of the secondary key to activate the locking system, at least some or all of the functionality of the primary key is caused to be disabled and/or the control unit is caused to temporarily ignore command signals transmitted by the primary key.

Abstract: The GTank-C90 Auxiliary Fuel Transfer System consists of an auxiliary fuel transfer cell 1 that connects to and becomes an integral part of the increased fuel capacity of the motorcycle extending its usable riding range. The GTank-C90 Auxiliary Fuel Transfer System enables fuel transfer from the auxiliary fuel transfer cell 1, to the stock fuel tank 17 by activation of the momentary toggle switch 21, activating the Fuel Transfer Pump Timed Electrical circuit, transferring fuel for a predetermined time to allow for complete transfer of fuel. This fuel transfer is designed for use during normal operation of the motorcycle without disruption of use or adversely affecting the operation.

Abstract: The ‘GTank-C90 Auxiliary Fuel Transfer System’ consists of an auxiliary fuel transfer cell that connects to and becomes an integral part of the extended fuel storage of the motorcycle increasing its capacity and riding range. The ‘GTank-C90 Auxiliary Fuel Transfer System’ allows the motorcycle operator to transfer fuel from the auxiliary fuel transfer cell to the stock fuel tank by activating a momentary 12V toggle switch. This fuel transfer is designed to be performed during normal operation of the ‘motorcycle’ without disruption of use or adversely affecting the operation of the motorcycle in any way.

Abstract: The GTank-LC & Mini-GTank-LC ‘Gtank’ is a supplemental fuel storage/delivery system that connects to and becomes an integral part of the existing fuel storage/delivery system of the Suzuki Intruder 1500 LC, increasing its capacity by between 2.0 and 2.5 gallons all the while not disrupting the normal fuel flow or intended operation of the ‘motorcycle’. This invention allows the operator to select fuel from either the existing fuel storage tank/cell or the new fuel storage tank/cell from either ‘Gtank’ during normal operation of the ‘motorcycle’ without disruption or adversely affecting its use.

Abstract: Information is provided to on-air personnel that is synchronized to a playlist executed by a broadcast automation system. A type is defined within a broadcast automation system and is associated with studio segments and non-studio segments that follow studio segments in a playlist. As the playlist is executed, the broadcast automation system provides a count until the next segment with the specified type. The count is monitored and if the count matches a predetermined value, then a trigger is generated based on the predetermined value and the playlist. Each trigger is associated with a particular action, such as the display of a message on certain display units. Once the trigger is generated, the action is performed. The invention can be used to automatically provide countdown information to on-camera personnel based on the playlist.

Abstract: The invention relates to a display device including a luminous element and a light guide which has coupling locations and decoupling locations and transports a light signal that is emitted by the luminous element. The inventive luminous element has a radiation characteristic, the solid angle of which can be controlled.

Abstract: The GTank-LC & Mini-GTank-LC ‘GTank’ is a supplemental fuel storage/delivery system that connects to and becomes an integral part of the existing fuel storage/delivery system of the Suzuki Intruder 1500 LC, increasing its capacity by between 2.0 and 2.5 gallons all the while not disrupting the normal fuel flow or intended operation of the ‘motorcycle’. This invention allows the operator to select fuel from either the existing fuel storage tank/cell or the new fuel storage tank/cell from either ‘GTank’ during normal operation of the ‘motorcycle’ without disruption or adversely affecting its use.

Abstract: A system and method for providing prepaid wireless services. One embodiment includes a mobile unit configured to maintain an amount of time units for which the mobile unit is authorized to utilize wireless services. The amount of time units is preferably prepaid for by the customer. The mobile unit prevents utilization of wireless services upon the expiration of the amount of prepaid time units. Furthermore, it is preferred that a prepaid application server receive notification from the wireless service provider of the use of time units by the mobile unit. In this manner, the prepaid application server may monitor the availability of time units and prevent fraudulent use when the amount of prepaid time units expire.