Abstract: Disclosed systems and methods relate to a smart access control reader for an access control system. According to embodiments, a method can include installing the smart access control reader to the access control system by connecting the smart access control reader to the access control system via wiring of the access control system. The method can also include receiving, by the smart access control reader, one or more first credentials for authenticating one or more users by the access control system. The method can further include determining, by the smart access control reader, that the one or more first credentials are authorized. Moreover, the method can include transmitting, by the smart access control reader, a second credential to an access control panel of the access control system, in response to a request by a first user to access an area monitored by the access control system.

Abstract: A method of using a sterilization wrap system including a permeable material having barrier properties and having a first surface and a second opposing surface, the exterior panel being substantially opaque or having a first level of translucence, and an interior panel including a permeable material having barrier properties and having a first surface and a second opposing surface, the interior panel having a level of translucence that is higher than the translucence of the exterior panel, the panels being joined together over at least a portion of their surfaces. Also disclosed is inspection of the sterilization wrap system for exterior panel breaches by looking for light passing through a panel facing the viewer.

Abstract: A method generally includes providing calibration node information to a user system communicably coupled to the calibration management system and associated with at least the user sensor, the calibration node information identifying a calibration node of a plurality of calibration nodes communicably coupled to the calibration management system and disposed at a plurality of geographical locations; receiving, from the user system, a request to access information generated via the calibration node; causing the calibration node to perform at least one calibration action based on the request, wherein the calibration action comprises at least one of: performing an environmental measurement to measure at least one aspect of an environment at the geographical location of the calibration node, or providing a calibration reference signal to the user sensor; receiving calibration results information containing results of the calibration action; and providing information associated with the calibration results informati

Abstract: Example motor assemblies for architectural coverings are described herein. An example architectural covering assembly includes an architectural covering movable between an upper limit position, a lower limit position, and a transition limit position between the upper limit position and the lower limit position. The example architectural covering assembly also includes a motor, a consumer touchpoint, and an architectural covering controller. In response to detecting a first gesture at the consumer touchpoint, the architectural covering controller is to activate the motor to move the architectural covering to the transition limit position and stop, and in response to detecting a second gesture at the consumer touchpoint, different from the first gesture, the architectural covering controller is to activate the motor to move the architectural covering through the transition limit position and to the upper limit position or the lower limit position.

Abstract: The disclosed technology relates to assessing and securing credit risk using credit worthiness tokens issued in a blockchain network responsive to particular financial events. An exemplary blockchain node device may store an issuance smart contract associated with an identity and including a first wallet address and allocation parameters. An event query may be sent to an oracle device external to the blockchain network. The event query may include the identity. Event data associated with the identity may then be received from the oracle device in response to the event query. A number of credit worthiness tokens is determined based on an application of the allocation parameters to the event data. The determined number of credit worthiness tokens is then allocated to the identity via the first wallet address. Thereafter, the credit worthiness tokens can be transferred or collateralized, e.g., and can represent credit worthiness for the identity across financial institutions.

Abstract: A system may receive transaction information associated with a transaction, the transaction information comprising an account number associated with a first user. The system may determine whether the transaction is associated with a second user. Responsive to determining the transaction is associated with the second user, the system may transmit a first prompt to a first user device associated with the first user, the first prompt comprising a request to confirm or deny the transaction. The system may receive, via the first user device, a first user selection confirming the transaction. Responsive to receiving the first user selection, the system may determine whether the transaction exceeds a predetermined threshold. Responsive to determining the transaction exceeds the predetermined threshold, the system may transmit a second prompt to the first user device, the second prompt comprising a recommendation to designate the second user as an authorized user of the account number.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods of treating a plant having a plant part. One method involves providing a plant having a plant part; applying an aqueous treatment formulation to the plant, where the aqueous treatment formulation comprises a thickener, a water soluble divalent salt, a foam control agent, a complexing agent, a film forming agent, and water; and harvesting the plant part, where the aqueous treatment formulation, when applied to a surface of a plant, creates a water fast film on the surface that permits permeation of an aqueous material to the plant while minimizing loss of moisture or loss of a plant treatment chemical from the plant as compared to when the composition is not applied to the surface of the plant. The present invention also relates to a methods of treating a harvested plant part and to the treated harvested plant parts.

Abstract: A system may receive transaction information associated with a transaction, the transaction information comprising an account number associated with a first user. The system may determine whether the transaction is associated with a second user. Responsive to determining the transaction is associated with the second user, the system may transmit a first prompt to a first user device associated with the first user, the first prompt comprising a request to confirm or deny the transaction. The system may receive, via the first user device, a first user selection confirming the transaction. Responsive to receiving the first user selection, the system may determine whether the transaction exceeds a predetermined threshold. Responsive to determining the transaction exceeds the predetermined threshold, the system may transmit a second prompt to the first user device, the second prompt comprising a recommendation to designate the second user as an authorized user of the account number.

Abstract: Pesticidal compositions are provided that include at least one pesticidal active ingredient and benzyl alcohol. Adjuvant compositions and associated methods are provided for use with at least one pesticidal active ingredient that include benzyl alcohol.

Abstract: Pesticidal compositions are provided that include at least one pesticidal active ingredient and at least one organic solvent. Adjuvant compositions are provided for use with at least one pesticidal active ingredient that include at least one organic solvent. Methods of producing an adjuvant composition and pesticidal composition are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an adjuvant premix composition for use with plant treatment chemicals. The adjuvant premix composition includes a thickener, a water soluble divalent salt, a foam control agent, a complexing agent, and a film forming agent. The present invention also relates to adjuvant compositions for use with plant treatment chemicals, plant treatment chemical formulations, methods of treating plants or plant seeds using the compositions of the present invention, and methods of treating a plant seed or growing plant using a plant treatment chemical and a coating material.

Abstract: Pesticidal compositions are provided that include at least one pesticidal active ingredient and benzyl alcohol. Adjuvant compositions and associated methods are provided for use with at least one pesticidal active ingredient that include benzyl alcohol.

Abstract: Pesticidal compositions are provided that include at least one pesticidal active ingredient and at least one organic solvent. Adjuvant compositions are provided for use with at least one pesticidal active ingredient that include at least one organic solvent. Methods of producing an adjuvant composition and pesticidal composition are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an adjuvant premix composition for use with plant treatment chemicals. The adjuvant premix composition includes a thickener, a water soluble divalent salt, a foam control agent, a complexing agent, and a film forming agent. The present invention also relates to adjuvant compositions for use with plant treatment chemicals, plant treatment chemical formulations, methods of treating plants or plant seeds using the compositions of the present invention, and methods of treating a plant seed or growing plant using a plant treatment chemical and a coating material.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method and apparatus for automated measurement of the temperatures of samples on a production line without any human intervention.

Abstract: A gas turbine engine includes: a core engine surrounded by a core fairing; a propulsive fan; a nacelle surrounding the propulsive fan, the core fairing and the core engine; and a fan duct for receiving a bypass air flow accelerated by the propulsive fan, the fan duct being defined between the nacelle and the core fairing. The gas turbine engine further includes an air-oil heat exchanger for cooling engine oil using an air flow diverted from the bypass air flow, the heat exchanger being mounted behind a wall of the fan duct. The gas turbine engine further includes a flow passage which receives the diverted air flow at a first location in the fan duct, delivers the diverted air flow to the heat exchanger, and returns the diverted air flow to the fan duct at a second location which is downstream of the first location.

Abstract: Pesticidal compositions are provided that include at least one pesticidal active ingredient and benzyl alcohol. Adjuvant compositions and associated methods are provided for use with at least one pesticidal active ingredient that include benzyl alcohol.