Abstract: The techniques described herein relate to methods, apparatus, and computer readable media configured to receive a set of images associated with a candidate, wherein each image is a visual work created by the candidate, and process the set of images using one or more machine learning techniques, artificial intelligence techniques, or both, to add the set of images to a search index.

Abstract: An electric vehicle is coupled to an communicates with the cloud. The cloud is coupled to and communicates with the electric vehicle. The cloud includes a server. The electric vehicle is configured to distribute information between electric vehicles in a fleet. The electric vehicle has cloud connectivity and a second local wireless communication to communication information to the fleet of electric vehicles.

Abstract: An electric vehicle is provided. A cloud is coupled to and in communication with the electric vehicle. The cloud includes a server. A plurality of private keys and private key pairs cryptographically secure sensitive information relative to the electric vehicle. The private keys perform one or more of: decryption; encryption: or signing data. A corresponding public key decrypts or verifies a signature of the data signed by its private key Public keys cannot be used to encrypt or sign data.

Abstract: A vibration-dampening polymeric sleeve is provided for installation within the tubular receiver extension of an AR-10 derivative assault rifle before the action spring and buffer are installed therein. The presence of the sleeve dampens noise and vibration caused by the action spring of an AR-10 derivative assault rifle slapping against the cylindrical wall of the receiver extension. For one embodiment of the sleeve, a generally rectangular sheet of laminar polymeric plastic material equipped with tabs at the rear thereof, that is rolled into a tube. The tabs, which are inwardly bent, are held against the closed, rear end of the receiver extension by the action spring, whether the spring is fully compressed or only partially compressed. For an alternative embodiment, the sleeve, a solvated liquid polymer compound is sprayed into the cylindrical chamber of an axially-rotating receiver extension and allowed to dry.

Abstract: A vibration-dampening polymeric sleeve is provided for installation within the tubular receiver extension of an AR-10 derivative assault rifle before the action spring and buffer are installed therein. The presence of the sleeve dampens noise and vibration caused by the action spring of an AR-10 derivative assault rifle slapping against the cylindrical wall of the receiver extension. For one embodiment of the sleeve, a generally rectangular sheet of laminar polymeric plastic material equipped with tabs at the rear thereof, that is rolled into a tube. The tabs, which are inwardly bent, are held against the closed, rear end of the receiver extension by the action spring, whether the spring is fully compressed or only partially compressed. For an alternative embodiment, the sleeve, a solvated liquid polymer compound is sprayed into the cylindrical chamber of an axially-rotating receiver extension and allowed to dry.

Abstract: A bonusing system allocates bonus awards randomly within a plurality of sets of indicia by inserting a bonus triggering indicia within a subset of the plurality of sets of indicia. Each set of indicia is randomized or shuffled for use in a base game. One of the sets of indicia is randomly selected for use in the base game. During play of the base game, a player is automatically paid a bonus award upon receiving the bonus triggering indicia. If the player achieves a winning outcome at the base game, the player is also paid an award associated with such winning outcome. The bonusing system is configured for use with a variety of wagering games, including video poker, keno and blackjack among others.

Abstract: The method of providing location-based information from portable devices allows for the tracking of the location of portable devices (14), such as cellular telephones, for example, for the recordation and subsequent analysis of demographic, location-based information. The method includes the steps of: determining (200) a geographic location of at least one portable device (14); recording geographic location coordinates (250) of the portable device (14) in computer readable memory (140); establishing a set of public geographic regions (20) and a set of non-public geographic regions (30) within a geographic area in which the portable device (14) is located; and dividing each non-public geographic region (30) into a plurality of geographic non-public zones (52), where if the portable device (14) is located within a non-public geographic region (30), the geographic location coordinates are replaced (260) with a generalized set of geographic coordinates associated with the non-public geographical region (30).

Abstract: A poker-style game and method in which a player who is one card away from achieving a royal flush, following receipt of 0-5 replacement cards, is provided the option to receive one or more supplemental cards for no additional wager. The supplemental cards are drawn from one or more decks of cards to which the discarded cards from the first hand may have been returned. In one embodiment, a player receives a payout with a royal flush. In another embodiment, a player receives a payout if the one or more supplemental cards does not yield a royal flush, but the player's final hand is otherwise a winning hand. In another embodiment, the player may receive a payout for having four to a royal flush in the third hand, even if the player did not otherwise achieve a winning hand.

Abstract: The method of providing location-based information from portable devices allows for the tracking of the location of portable devices (14), such as cellular telephones, for example, for the recordation and subsequent analysis of demographic, location-based information. The method includes the steps of: determining (200) a geographic location of at least one portable device (14); recording geographic location coordinates (250) of the portable device (14) in computer readable memory (140); establishing a set of public geographic regions (20) and a set of non-public geographic regions (30) within a geographic area in which the portable device (14) is located; and dividing each non-public geographic region (30) into a plurality of geographic non-public zones (52), where if the portable device (14) is located within a non-public geographic region (30), the geographic location coordinates are replaced (260) with a generalized set of geographic coordinates associated with the non-public geographical region (30).

Abstract: A poker-style game and method in which a player who is one card away from achieving a royal flush, following receipt of 0-5 replacement cards, is provided the option to receive one or more supplemental cards for no additional wager. The supplemental cards are drawn from one or more decks of cards to which the discarded cards from the first hand may have been returned. In one embodiment, a player receives a payout with a royal flush. In another embodiment, a player receives a payout if the one or more supplemental cards does not yield a royal flush, but the player's final hand is otherwise a winning hand. In another embodiment, the player may receive a payout for having four to a royal flush in the third hand, even if the player did not otherwise achieve a winning hand.

Abstract: A poker-style game and method in which a player who is one card away from achieving a royal flush, following receipt of a first set of replacement cards, is provided the option to receive an additional card for no additional wager. In one embodiment, a player receives a payout even if the additional card does not yield a royal flush. In another embodiment, a player receives a payout if the additional card does not yield a royal flush, but one of the player's prior hands was a winning hand. In still another embodiment, a player receives a payout if the player's final hand is a winning, non-royal flush hand.

Abstract: Speech recognition utilizing categories and prefixes is disclosed. Categories identify types of recognition and allow different grammars and prefixes for each category. Categories can be directed to specific applications and/or program modules. Uttering a prefix allows users to easily direct text to specific grammars for enhanced recognition, and also to direct the recognized text to the appropriate application/module.

Abstract: A poker-style game and method in which a player who is one card away from achieving a royal flush, following receipt of a first set of replacement cards, is provided the option to receive an additional card for no additional wager. In one embodiment, a player receives a payout even if the additional card does not yield a royal flush. In another embodiment, a player receives a payout if the additional card does not yield a royal flush, but one of the player's prior hands was a winning hand. In still another embodiment, a player receives a payout if the player's final hand is a winning, non-royal flush hand.