Abstract: A security system obtains data logs from a set of security applications that each output data of different data types and in different formats. A filtering module obtains the data from the security applications as an input message stream and processes the into message stream into an output message stream with messages in a standardized format for processing by a security engine. The filtering module includes a set of filters each tailored to process data from a different data source. The filtering module detects the data source from analysis of the data and applies the corresponding filter to generate the output message stream. The security engine then detects patterns in the output data stream and provides alerts to an administrative interface when it detects a pattern indicative of malicious activity.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for seismic well tie domain conversion. In one embodiment, a process is provided to integrate well and seismic data for reservoir characterization. System configurations and processes described herein use neural networks to predict sonic well logs in the two way time (TWT) domain from measured well logs in depth, rather than predicting drift function. Embodiments are also directed to systems for reservoir characterization. Domain conversion of data includes receiving input data, preprocessing the data, and training a model to determine a length of an output sequence. The method also includes training the model for conversion of data based on at least one neural network. A sequence length prediction may be output as part of training and to perform modeling/prediction operations. The method also includes outputting sequence length in a TWT domain and output of transformed data.

Abstract: Implementations include actions of receiving consumer-specific data and ID-specific data from an identification presented by a consumer to a vending machine, processing at least a portion of the ID-specific data to determine one or more of whether the identification is unexpired and whether the identification is authentic, and serving the consumer from the vending machine at least partially in response to determining that the identification is unexpired and that the identification is authentic and determining that the consumer is authentic relative to the identification.

Abstract: The technology provides a convenient and efficient way for business entities and other organizations to gather and transmit data from remotely located facilities without having to rely on satellite communication or specialized communication equipment. A geographically isolated facility may be used for manufacturing, warehousing, power generation, environmental monitoring, as well as other services. Information about the facility, its equipment and operation are transmitted to a back end system using high altitude platforms (HAPs). This provides opportunistic communication between remote facilities and the back-end system on an as-needed basis, for example based on bandwidth usage, peak/off-peak usage, etc. The HAPs may act as a store and forward service, or process received data before transmitting it to a ground station or the back end system. This approach allows an organization to periodically monitor its facilities, to determine equipment failure, resupply needs, and to assess the status of each facility.

Abstract: Systems, devices and methods including a handheld sensing device comprising: a sensor configured to measure ambient methane, ethane, propane, butane, and/or pentane concentrations; and a handle, where the sensor is disposed on a first end of the handle; control electronics comprising: a processor having addressable memory, the processor in communication with the sensor, where the processor is configured to: receive the measured ambient gas concentrations; and detect elevated ambient gas concentrations that may be attributed to a natural gas emissions source based on the measured ambient gas concentrations.

Abstract: A purification apparatus includes a radio frequency (RF) signal source that generates an RF signal, first and second electrodes, and a conduit. The first electrode receives the RF signal and converts it into electromagnetic energy that is radiated by the first electrode. The conduit includes input and output ports and a chamber. The input and output ports are in fluid communication with the chamber, and the chamber is configured to receive an electrodeless bulb. The chamber is defined by first and second boundaries that are separated by a distance that is less than the wavelength of the RF signal so that the chamber is sub-resonant. The first electrode is physically positioned at the first boundary, and the second electrode is physically positioned at the second boundary. The first and second electrodes and the chamber form a structure that capacitively couples the electromagnetic energy into an electrodeless bulb within the chamber.

Abstract: The invention provides an electronic inhaler for the generation of a condensation aerosol from a liquid comprising: a reservoir (114) adapted to contain a liquid for aerosolization; a heating element (108) having a pre-defined shape; a wicking element (112) formed from fused beads of an amorphous solid so as to at least partially conform to the shape of the heating element (108), thereby providing a porous structure adapted to transport liquid from the reservoir (114) to the heating element (108) such that the heating element (108) is operable to heat the wicking element (112) thereby vaporising at least a portion of the liquid transported from the reservoir (114) by the wicking element (112); and an airflow path (115) to allow the flow of a condensation aerosol formed by said vaporised liquid. The invention further provides a method for the manufacture of a heater-wick element adapted for use in the electronic inhaler.

Abstract: A portable mug holder assembly for facilitating a cup holder in any vehicle includes a first strip that is foldable to define a central portion extending between a pair of outward portions such that the first strip forms a U shape. A second strip is removably attachable to the first strip when the first strip is folded to form a cup holder that can be positioned in a vehicle. A cup is positionable in the cup holder to store the cup in an upright position in the vehicle. The cup has a photo space integrated therein for having a photo inserted therein. A base is removably attachable to the cup to retain the photo in the photo space.

Abstract: An electronic smoking device (10) comprises a power supply/atomizer portion (12) and a replaceable liquid reservoir portion (14) which is coupleable with the power supply/atomizer portion (12). The liquid reservoir portion comprises a liquid reservoir (34) storing a liquid and the power supply/atomizer portion comprises a power supply (18) and an atomizer (26) adapted to atomize the liquid stored in the liquid reservoir when operated by the power supply. The power supply/atomizer portion comprises a penetrating element (40) that is configured to penetrate the liquid reservoir when the power supply/atomizer portion is coupled with the liquid reservoir portion, and a wick (30). The wick (30) is attached to the penetrating element and is configured so that a portion (31) of the wick entering the liquid reservoir when the power supply/atomizer portion is coupled with the liquid reservoir portion has a U-shape.

Abstract: Assemblies for supporting a load relative to a roof of a vehicle, and vehicle roof tray assemblies are disclosed. Disclosed assemblies include an elongate member and an engaging mechanism. The elongate member defines a support surface for supporting the load, and has a pair of opposed, diverging retention surfaces extending away from the support surface. The engaging mechanism is configured to abut the retention surfaces to engage the elongate member. A slat for a vehicle roof tray is also disclosed.

Abstract: Certain aspects involve a lighting system including a compressible gasket. The gasket can include front and back surfaces and at least one substantially rigid support embedded within the gasket. The embedded support can be positioned within the gasket so as not to be exposed on the front or back surfaces of the gasket.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein include a stitched filtering fabric including a barrier layer configured to inhibit air flow through the filtering fabric, a yarn stitched through and forming a plurality of stitch holes in the barrier layer, and a first yarn layer comprising interlocking loops of the yarn. The barrier layer is configured to direct air flow through the yarn within the stitched holes.

Abstract: According to the invention there is provided a compound of Formula (I) in which: A is a C2-8 alkylene group; R1, R2, R3, and R4 are independently selected from hydrogen, C1-4 alkyl, C2-4 dihydroxyalkyl in which the carbon atom attached to the nitrogen atom does not carry a hydroxyl group and no carbon atom is substituted by two hydroxyl groups, or R2 and R3 together form a C2-6 alkylene group which with the nitrogen atom to which R2 and R3 are attached forms a heterocyclic ring; X1, X2 and X3 are independently selected from hydrogen, hydroxyl, NR1-A-NR2R3R4+(Zm?)1/m, for halogeno amino, C1-4 alkoxy or C2-8 alkanoyloxy; and (Zm?)1/m is an anion of charge m; or a derivative in which the group NR1 is quaternarized.

Abstract: Financing obtained from a lender may be processed by a retailer in a manner similar to a credit card. For example, transaction data associated with a transaction to acquire one or more items from the retailer may be entered at a point of sale terminal of the retailer. A request may be sent for a temporary shopping pass associated with an account of a consumer at the lender. The temporary shopping pass may be used as a virtual payment instrument to access financing (e.g., a loan, a lease, or a credit) provided by the lender. After receiving the temporary shopping pass, the shopping pass data included in the temporary shopping pass, such as a one-time card number, may be entered into the point of sale terminal. The transaction may be completed by processing the shopping pass data as a credit card type tender using the point of sale terminal.

Abstract: A power distribution panel with a backplane, an insulating panel covering the backplane, and at least one electronic component mounted to the insulating panel. A set of feet can be mounted to the insulating panel and configured to absorb stress applied to the insulating panel where the set of feet are located in the same plane as the backplane.

Abstract: A display device employs a patterned quantum rod layer having pixel elements driven by pixel splitting to generate a privacy viewing mode. The display device includes a patterned quantum rod layer having first pixel elements including first quantum rods wherein the first quantum rods are aligned in a first alignment direction, and second pixel elements including second quantum rods wherein the second quantum rods are aligned in a second alignment direction different from the first alignment direction. An electronic controller is configured to perform pixel splitting whereby the electronic controller drives the first pixel elements and the second pixel elements such that the patterned quantum rod layer has an off-axis luminance different from an on-axis luminance to generate a privacy viewing mode. The first alignment direction may be oriented 90° relative to the second alignment direction.

Abstract: Compounds useful for treating or preventing diabetes and related conditions, and for preventing, inhibiting or reversing amylin-amyloid fibril formation, preventing islets of Langerhans (Beta)-cell death, preventing or reversing the transition from soluble human amylin to insoluble human amylin, preventing and inhibiting or reversing cytotoxic amylin fibril formation.

Abstract: A heat sink for a heat-generating component of an electronic device has a backbone panel with opposing upper and lower surfaces. Cooling elements extend away from the upper surface of the heat sink and terminate in upper ends that define a topological surface. Thermally conducting structures extend away from the lower surface of the heat sink and terminate in tips that define a surface that is complementary to the surface of the heat-generating component of the electronic device.

Abstract: A flexible insulation material comprising a flexible porous medium defining a pore volume, and a phase change material (PCM) within the pore volume.

Abstract: A slurry outlet system including a top sub having a seal, a closure sleeve positionable in an open position spaced from the top sub during a slurry pumping operation and a closed position wherein the closure sleeve sealingly interacts with the seal, a protector sleeve disposed to protect the seal and movable upon the closure sleeve becoming sufficiently close to the protector sleeve. A method for pressure sealingly closing a slurry outlet system including bringing a closure sleeve into proximity with a top sub of the slurry outlet system, displacing a protector sleeve, with the closure sleeve, off a seal of the top sub and simultaneously making sealing contact between the closure sleeve and the seal.