Abstract: In a method for handling out-of-sequence caller dialog, an intelligent voice interface is configured to lead callers through pathways of an algorithmic dialog that includes available voice prompts for requesting different types of caller information. The method may include, during a voice communication with a caller via a caller device, receiving from the caller device caller input data indicative of a voice input of the caller, without having first provided to the caller device any voice prompt that requests a first type of caller information, and determining, by processing the caller input data, that the voice input includes caller information of the first type. The method also includes after determining that the voice input includes the caller information of the first type, bypassing one or more voice prompts, of the available voice prompts, that request the first type of caller information.

Abstract: A system for dilating tissue includes a retractor having a pair of retractor blades that are movable towards and away from each other to retract tissue of a patient. The retractor blades have longitudinal guide channels. A first pin is attachable to a first vertebra. The system also includes an interbody spacer insertion device that has a guide channel for slidably engaging the longitudinal channel guide and is releasably attachable to an interbody spacer. The interbody spacer insertion device is configured to guide the interbody spacer into a space between adjacent vertebrae. A method for using the system includes advancing the retractor blades towards first and second vertebrae. The first retractor blade is attached to the first vertebra using the first pin and the retractor blades are moved away from each other. The interbody spacer insertion device is translated towards the vertebrae to position the interbody spacer between the vertebrae.

Abstract: A URL velocity monitor is integrated with a message-hold decision maker of an electronic mail processing system that processes electronic messages for a protected computer network. The URL velocity monitor receives or obtains a URL, decomposes the URL into URL features based on logical boundaries, and determines features of interest from the URL features for velocity tracking. Examples of URL features can include a randomized URL segment. The velocity of each feature of interest is tracked over a period of time using a counting algorithm that employs a slow counter or a fast counter. The two different counters track two types of velocities which represent different domain behaviors targeting the protected computer network. The URL velocity monitor determines whether the velocity of a feature of interest is accelerating within the time period. If so, the URL is placed in a queue or a sandbox.

Abstract: A particular option selection may be provided by an online service platform (OSP) to a client regarding one or more predefined services that the OSP can be configured to perform. These may include automatic activities option selection(s) that may trigger the OSP to automatically start one or more activities upon one or more thresholds being crossed. The OSP may apply digital rules to the dataset(s) of the client to determine whether or not to automatically start or stop activities, including producing respective resources, upon a threshold being crossed, to determine a requested resource and then push, send, or otherwise cause to be transmitted a notification regarding the produced resource or other activities.

Abstract: A thermal management system and a method of operating thereof includes a housing body having a first broad surface and an opposing second broad surface and may extend between a first end and a second end. The housing body defines plural passages disposed between the first and second broad surfaces. The plural passages extend in one or more orthogonal directions between the first and second ends of the body. An inlet conduit is fluidly coupled with a first passage of the plural passages via an inlet structure that defines an inlet of the housing body, and directs a fluid into the first passage of the plural passages. An outlet conduit is fluidly coupled with a second passage of the plural passages via an outlet structure that defines an outlet of the housing body, and directs the fluid out of the second passage of the plural passages.

Abstract: A computer-based system is described that includes a plurality of end-user devices and a computing device executing a contract assessment tool in an enterprise network. An example method includes initiating, by an agent device and with the contract assessment tool, an assessment session for a contract being negotiated; presenting, by the contract assessment tool and to the agent device, one or more prompts for information related to the contract; receiving, by the contract assessment tool and from the agent device, input data representative of the information related to the contract; determining, by the contract assessment tool, whether negotiations for the contract are to be escalated to an enterprise legal group; generating, by the contract assessment tool, one or more reports associated with the contract; and outputting, by the computing device, the one or more reports to at least one of the end-user devices.

Abstract: A method for facilitating reviews of caller interactions with an intelligent voice interface may include receiving raw voice data representing dialog between one or more callers and the intelligent voice interface during one or more respective voice calls, determining, by processing text translation of the raw voice data using one or more natural language processing models, one or more intents of the one or more callers during the one or more voice calls, generating one or more event labels indicative of one or more events associated with the one or more voice calls, and causing a user interface to be presented on a display device. The user interface may enable a user to (i) listen to the raw voice data, (ii) view the one or more intents, and/or (iii) view the one or more event labels.

Abstract: Systems and methods electronically generate sample dots, produce resources associated with the dots and estimate a resource for a target point from known resources of dots near the target point based on client side version of digital rules, cataloged data and coarse values previously received from the online service platform. A client receives cataloged data of a cataloged domain in which the cataloged data includes data representing a plurality of dots and a respective computed resource value for each of the dots and each dot of the plurality of dots represents a point in the cataloged domain. In response to confirming a target point is in the cataloged domain, the system discovers a closest one or more dots to the target point based on the cataloged data, estimates a statistic for a resource for the target point based on the respective computed resource values of the closest one or more dots, stores the estimated statistic in a memory, and produces the local estimate based on the estimated statistic.

Abstract: The invention provides methods for producing plants that reduce nitrous oxide (N2O) production from the soil in which they are grown. The invention involves expressing modified oleosins with artificially introduced cysteine residues in the plants. The plants optionally also express a triacylglycerol (TAG) synthesising enzyme. The invention also provides methods for reducing nitrous oxide (N2O) production from the soil in which the plants are grown. The invention also includes methods for the production of seed of the plants, and packages and use of such seed.

Abstract: A maritime dewatering pump container having an auxiliary function as a storage spill kit. The container is made from fiberglass and provides a base and a lid, wherein the base defines a compartment dimensioned and shaped to house a maritime dewatering pump. A bottom of the base may be reinforced with oriented salt-treated strand board. An upper portion of the base has an opening providing access to the compartment. A periphery of the base opening provides a water-resistant seal that engages a periphery of the lid. First clamping mechanisms along of the lid periphery operatively associate with second claiming mechanisms downward of the opening periphery so as to selectively urge the water-resistant sealing when the lid is in a closed condition relative to the base.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a conductive coating composition that includes a functionalized carbon nanomaterial and/or boron nanomaterial and a fluid component. The nanomaterial and fluid component forms hydrogen bond network in the disclosed composition. Because of the formed hydrogen bonds, the disclosed coating exhibits enhanced thermal or electrical conductivity. Also disclosed is a method to improve thermal or electrical conductivity of an existing coating composition.

Abstract: A method for automated device disassembly includes, at a computerized demanufacturing system, receiving a target electronic device for disassembly. Using a set of one or more sensors of the computerized demanufacturing system, a set of sensor data is collected that quantifies one or more physical properties of the target electronic device. Based at least in part on the set of sensor data, correspondences are identified between one or more effectors of the computerized demanufacturing system and one or more interactable elements of the target electronic device. The interactable elements are automatically manipulated using the one or more effectors to at least partially disassemble the target electronic device.

Abstract: A headrest storage pocket for use in a vehicle headrest seat is disclosed. The headrest storage pocket for use in a vehicle seat comprises a pocket made of a webbing, wherein that pocket is attached to a rear surface of the headrest of the vehicle seat. The headrest storage pocket also comprises an elastic band attached to a top edge of the pocket, wherein the pocket having a first side edge, a second side edge and a bottom edge. The first side edge, second side edge and bottom edge are secured to the rear surface of the headrest via at least one sewn seam. The headrest storage pocket may allow for storage of objects in the back rear surface of the vehicle headrest thus preventing the objects from being thrown around the interior compartment of the vehicle during driving thereof and keeping the objects in an easy to reach area of the vehicle.

Abstract: Techniques are described for providing a threat analysis platform capable of automating actions performed to analyze security-related threats affecting IT environments. Users or applications can submit objects (e.g., URLs, files, etc.) for analysis by the threat analysis platform. Once submitted, the threat analysis platform routes the objects to dedicated engines that can perform static and dynamic analysis processes to determine a likelihood that an object is associated with malicious activity such as phishing attacks, malware, or other types of security threats.

Abstract: A zipper closure arrangement for use with a reclosable package includes: a first attachment flange and a second attachment flange; a first zipper profile member extending from the first attachment flange; a second zipper profile member extending from the second attachment flange and positioned to releasably mate with the first zipper profile member. The first and second attachment flanges each having an area of weakness and are sealed together along a seal region. The seal region is between the area of weakness and terminal ends of the first attachment flange and the second attachment flange. This results in a tear-off region that is straight and consistent.

Abstract: Techniques are described for providing a threat analysis platform capable of automating actions performed to analyze security-related threats affecting IT environments. Users or applications can submit objects (e.g., URLs, files, etc.) for analysis by the threat analysis platform. Once submitted, the threat analysis platform routes the objects to dedicated engines that can perform static and dynamic analysis processes to determine a likelihood that an object is associated with malicious activity such as phishing attacks, malware, or other types of security threats.

Abstract: Techniques are described for providing a threat analysis platform capable of automating actions performed to analyze security-related threats affecting IT environments. Users or applications can submit objects (e.g., URLs, files, etc.) for analysis by the threat analysis platform. Once submitted, the threat analysis platform routes the objects to dedicated engines that can perform static and dynamic analysis processes to determine a likelihood that an object is associated with malicious activity such as phishing attacks, malware, or other types of security threats.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a conductive coating composition that includes a functionalized carbon nanomaterial and/or boron nanomaterial and a fluid component. The nanomaterial and fluid component forms hydrogen bond network in the disclosed composition. Because of the formed hydrogen bonds, the disclosed coating exhibits enhanced thermal or electrical conductivity. Also disclosed is a method to improve thermal or electrical conductivity of an existing coating composition.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for a biometric authentication system. In one aspect, a method includes identifying a target user in proximity to a kiosk. Data for the target user is gathered from equipment on and in proximity to the kiosk. The gathered data is processed to generate a feature vector. The feature vector includes at least motion characteristics of the target user as the target user approaches the kiosk and touch input characteristics of the target user at the kiosk. A candidate user to compare to the target user is determined. Reference data for the candidate user is retrieved. The feature vector is compared to the reference data for the candidate user to determine a likelihood that the target user is the candidate user. A kiosk application is customized for the target user based on the determined likelihood.

Abstract: A gas mixing apparatus for a laser cutter and a laser cutter including that apparatus. The mixing apparatus includes a housing defining a chamber, first and second inlet ports opening into the chamber at an obtuse angle to each other, and an outlet port. A hollow lance mounted in the first inlet port conducts a first gas into the chamber. In some embodiments, a gas sensor is in fluid communication with the chamber; and an adjustable pressure regulator is responsive to the gas sensor and is in fluid communication with the first inlet port to control the first gas as it mixes with a second gas flowing into the chamber through the second inlet port to maintain a predetermined ratio of the first gas to the second gas and thereby provide an assist gas. In some applications, a laser cutting head is in fluid communication with the output port to receive the assist gas.