Abstract: A quantum computing system includes a cryostat to support a low-temperature vacuum environment during operation of the quantum computing system; a quantum processor positioned in the cryostat; a first electronic control module external to the cryostat; a second electronic control module within the cryostat; at least one optical transmission line connecting the first electronic control module external to the cryostat with the second electronic control module internal to the cryostat, the optical transmission line being configured to transmit optical signals to and from the second electronic control module during operation of the quantum computing system; and a plurality of signal lines connecting the second electronic control module with the quantum processor, a first subset of the signal lines being configured to transmit microwave signals to and from the quantum processor during operation of the quantum computing system.

Abstract: In a digital image annotation and retrieval system, a machine learning model identifies an image feature in an image and generates a plurality of question prompts for the feature. For a particular feature, a feature annotation is generated, which can include capturing a narrative, determining a plurality of narrative units, and mapping a particular narrative unit to the identified image feature. An enriched image is generated using the generated feature annotation. The enriched image includes searchable metadata comprising the feature annotation and the plurality of question prompts.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a catalyst article for the exhaust system of a natural gas engine with improved sulphur and/or water tolerance. The catalyst article comprises a doped palladium-on-alumina catalyst, wherein the palladium-on-alumina catalyst is doped with manganese and/or zinc. The invention further relates to an exhaust gas treatment system, a natural gas combustion engine and to a method for the treatment of an exhaust gas from a natural gas combustion engine.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a catalyst article for the exhaust system of a natural gas engine with improved sulphur and/or water tolerance. The catalyst article comprises a doped palladium-on-alumina catalyst, wherein the palladium-on-alumina catalyst is doped with manganese and/or zinc. The invention further relates to an exhaust gas treatment system, a natural gas combustion engine and to a method for the treatment of an exhaust gas from a natural gas combustion engine.

Abstract: In a general aspect, methods and systems are described for dynamically partitioning and virtualizing a monolithic quantum-classical hybrid computing resource into multiple different and independently-saleable, as a resource to a user, parcels. These parcels may comprise configurations of qubits and qubit-qubit links on one or more quantum processor units for use by users for running computer programs.

Abstract: A quantum computing system includes a cryostat to support a low-temperature vacuum environment during operation of the quantum computing system; a quantum processor positioned in the cryostat; a first electronic control module external to the cryostat; a second electronic control module within the cryostat; at least one optical transmission line connecting the first electronic control module external to the cryostat with the second electronic control module internal to the cryostat, the optical transmission line being configured to transmit optical signals to and from the second electronic control module during operation of the quantum computing system; and a plurality of signal lines connecting the second electronic control module with the quantum processor, a first subset of the signal lines being configured to transmit microwave signals to and from the quantum processor during operation of the quantum computing system.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments relate to a drone system including a drone configured for navigation of an outdoor facility and equipped with an RFID reader, an optical code reader, and at least one of powertrain control module data receiver and an electronic control module data receiver. The system includes a computing system in communication with the drone.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments relate to an indoor drone system including an autonomous drone configured for autonomous navigation, and a computing system in communication with the autonomous drone. The autonomous drone includes an optical code reader and at least one navigational sensor. The computing system includes a verification module.

Abstract: An autonomous vehicle-based item retrieval system and method utilizing a logic train autonomous stock picking vehicle that provides support for the picking of items in a facility is discussed. The logic train autonomous stock picking vehicle may utilize sensors to detect a location, a user, obstacles, and the placement of items in the vehicle and may be dispatched as part of a logical group of vehicles forming a “logic train” to meet with a specified individual at a designated location in a facility.

Abstract: Described herein are a modular robotic rover and a system for a modular robotic rover. An exemplary system includes a modular robotic rover that has a motor coupled to a drive train, a body frame, at least one battery and one or more sensors. The system further includes multiple removable attachments configured to couple to the rover's body frame. The attachments include at least a temperature-controlled compartment with a configurable size. The system also includes a cooling and heating mechanism with an integrated electrical interface that is removably coupled to the body frame and configured to control a temperature of the temperature-controlled compartment. The system also includes a control system to control the drive train and to provide power to the cooling and heating mechanism via the integrated electrical interface.

Abstract: According to one embedment, a supply chain monitoring system can collect performance information from a server associated with each of a tier 1 control tower, tier 2 product assembler, tier 3 part and/or component manufacturer, and tier 4 material supplier to monitor a performance of one or more functions of a supply chain. The system obtains event information regarding an event potentially adversely impacting performance of the supply chain, determines a range of disruption of the event indicating a likely spatial range impacted by the event, and compares the range of disruption of the event against the supply chain to determine that a supply chain component has been impacted by the event.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments relate to a drone system including a drone configured for navigation of an outdoor facility and equipped with an RFID reader, an optical code reader, and at least one of powertrain control module data receiver and an electronic control module data receiver. The system includes a computing system in communication with the drone.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments relate to an indoor drone system including an autonomous drone configured for autonomous navigation, and a computing system in communication with the autonomous drone. The autonomous drone includes an optical code reader and at least one navigational sensor. The computing system includes a verification module.

Abstract: Described are systems, methods, and computer readable medium for drone dispatch and operation. Exemplary embodiments provide a group of drones, a server in communication with the drones, and a detachable basket coupled to a shopping cart including an optical machine-readable label that represents identifying data for the basket. The identifying data for the basket is received from a client device at a server. The basket is associated with a user profile corresponding to the client device. Information identifying a vehicle associated with the user profile is determined. A checkout message is received indicating that a user of the client device completed a purchase transaction and requested a drone for transporting the basket. In response to the checkout message, identifying data for the basket is transmitted to a selected drone in the group of drones, and instructions to carry the basket to the vehicle are also transmitted to the selected drone.

Abstract: An apparatus for dispersing an aromatic fragrance includes an oscillating fan, a stand, a base, a fragrance dispenser, and a fragrance container. The fragrance dispensing apparatus is used to evenly and effectively disperse a fragrance throughout a room or household.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a server having a microprocessor, a memory, a network interface to receive incoming and send outgoing messages, a buffer for temporary storage of incoming and send outgoing messages, and an interface driver to provide the control signals to effect operation of the network interface and buffer. The memory can include a microprocessor executable impact assessment analyzer to determine and provide, via the network interface, buffer, and interface driver and for an event impacting a selected supply and/or logistics chain, a significance of an impact of the event on a selected object in the selected supply and/or logistics chain.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a communication device and server configured to provide to a user a display containing a networked structure comprising (a) a first set of nodes comprising plural members and (b) plural branches interconnecting at least some of the nodes in the first set of nodes, each node in the first set of nodes corresponding to a part, component, and/or product and each branch representing a type of relationship between the corresponding interconnected nodes, whereby the displayed networked structure shows, for a selected part, component, or product, upstream materials, parts, and/or components used to manufacture the selected part, component, or product and downstream parts, components, and/or products manufactured using the selected part, component, or product.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a supply chain management system that can estimate manufactured item delivery times at a facility, manufactured item costs or prices, and dynamically control supply chain performance.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a supply chain management system that can estimate manufactured item delivery times at a facility, manufactured item costs or prices, and dynamically control supply chain performance.