Abstract: The present disclosure is generally directed to systems and methods for providing privacy to a user of a user device that is used for interacting with a networked software platform. A server computer coupled to the user device receives a hashed device ID of the device and generates a unique user ID in the form of a unique number. The user ID can be used by the server and other entities to gather information related to the activities of the user with respect to the networked software platform, which can be, for example, a video game platform, a social media platform, or a health-related diagnostic tool. The identity of the user remains anonymous during the information gathering procedures because neither the device ID nor the identity of the user is transmitted over the network when the user is participating in activities of the networked software platform.

Abstract: Malicious attacks by certain devices against a radio access network (RAN) can be detected and mitigated, while allowing communication of priority messages. A security management component (SMC) can determine whether a malicious attack against the RAN is occurring based on a defined baseline that indicates whether a malicious attack is occurring. The defined baseline is determined based on respective characteristics associated with respective devices that are determined based on analysis of information relating to the devices. In response to determining there is a malicious attack, SMC determines whether to block connections of devices to the RAN based on respective priority levels associated with respective messages being communicated by the devices.

Abstract: The described techniques relate to coordinating and managing faults of systems of a vehicle, such as an autonomous vehicle, to enable the vehicle to respond safely and appropriately to the faults. In examples, a centralized fault monitor system receives faults from different vehicle systems, maps the received faults to associated fault constraints, prioritizes different and shared parameters between the fault constraints, and communicates the constraint parameters to appropriate vehicle systems accordingly.

Abstract: The described techniques relate to coordinating and managing faults of systems of a vehicle, such as an autonomous vehicle, to enable the vehicle to respond safely and appropriately to the faults. In examples, a centralized fault monitor system receives faults from different vehicle systems, maps the received faults to associated fault constraints, prioritizes different and shared parameters between the fault constraints, and communicates the constraint parameters to appropriate vehicle systems accordingly.

Abstract: A machine trains an artificial intelligence engine to facilitate authentication of a request to verify a user. The machine accesses a reference set of obfuscated geolocations generated from actual geolocations from which a device submitted requests to verify the user. The machine groups the obfuscated geolocations into geographical clusters based on a predetermined cluster radius value and calculates a corresponding representative geolocation for each geographical cluster and a corresponding variance distance from the representative geolocation for each geographical cluster. The machine then generates a reference location score based on the representative geolocations of the geographical clusters and on the variance distances of the geographical clusters. The machine trains an artificial intelligence engine to output that reference location score in response to the reference set being input thereto. The trained artificial intelligence engine may then be provided to one or more devices.

Abstract: A machine trains an artificial intelligence engine to facilitate authentication of a request to verify a user. The machine accesses a reference set of obfuscated geolocations generated from actual geolocations from which a device submitted requests to verify the user. The machine groups the obfuscated geolocations into geographical clusters based on a predetermined cluster radius value and calculates a corresponding representative geolocation for each geographical cluster and a corresponding variance distance from the representative geolocation for each geographical cluster. The machine then generates a reference location score based on the representative geolocations of the geographical clusters and on the variance distances of the geographical clusters. The machine trains an artificial intelligence engine to output that reference location score in response to the reference set being input thereto. The trained artificial intelligence engine may then be provided to one or more devices.

Abstract: A door assembly for an appliance includes an inner door panel and outer door panel that define an interior chamber for receiving at least a first light source and a second light source. An indicator lens extends from a split receiving surface facing the light sources to an indicator aperture defined in the outer door panel. The split receiving surface has a first surface for receiving light from the first light source and a second surface for receiving light from the second light source. In addition, an opaque partition is positioned between the first light source and the second light source for at least partially blocking light from first light source and the second light source from bleeding onto the second surface and the first surface, respectively.

Abstract: A device authenticates a request to verify a user. The device accesses a face image that depicts a face of the person and includes a characteristic noise pattern inserted by a camera of the device. The device also accesses a geolocation at which the device captured the face image and inputs the face image and the geolocation into an artificial intelligence engine that outputs a face score, a device score, and a location score. The device next submits the request with the scores to a server machine and obtains an authentication score from the server machine. The device then presents an indication that the request to verify the person is authentic based on a comparison of the obtained authentication score to a threshold authentication score.

Abstract: A device authenticates a request to user. The device accesses a face image that depicts a face of the person and includes a characteristic noise pattern inserted by a camera of the device. The device also accesses a geolocation which the device captured the face image and puts the face image and the geolocation into an artificial intelligence engine that outputs a face score, device score, and a location score. The device next submits the request with the scores to a server machine and obtains an authentication score from the server machine. The device then presents an indication that the request to verify the person is authentic based on a comparison of the obtained authentication score to a threshold authentication score.

Abstract: An appliance includes a control console. The control console includes a console cover with a circuit board. A front surface of the circuit board is attached to an interior surface of the console cover. A capacitive touch sensor is in operative communication with a face surface of the console cover and an LED is on a back surface of the circuit board. A light guide is mounted on the circuit board and provides optical communication from the LED to the face surface of the console cover.

Abstract: A device authenticates a request to user. The device accesses a face image that depicts a face of the person and includes a characteristic noise pattern inserted by a camera of the device. The device also accesses a geolocation which the device captured the face image and puts the face image and the geolocation into an artificial intelligence engine that outputs a face score, device score, and a location score. The device next submits the request with the scores to a server machine and obtains an authentication score from the server machine. The device then presents an indication that the request to verify the person is authentic based on a comparison of the obtained authentication score to a threshold authentication score.

Abstract: A machine trains an artificial intelligence engine to facilitate authentication of a request to verify a user. The machine accesses a reference set of obfuscated geolocations generated from actual geolocations from which a device submitted requests to verify the user. The machine groups the obfuscated geolocations into geographical clusters based on a predetermined cluster radius value and calculates a corresponding representative geolocation for each geographical cluster and a corresponding variance distance from the representative geolocation for each geographical cluster. The machine then generates a reference location score based on the representative geolocations of the geographical clusters and on the variance distances of the geographical clusters. The machine trains an artificial intelligence engine to output that reference location score in response to the reference set being input thereto. The trained artificial intelligence engine may then be provided to one or more devices.

Abstract: A method may involve, for each of one or more messages that are selected from a plurality of messages from an account: (a) extracting one or more phrases from a respective selected message; (b) determining that a conversation includes the respective selected message and one or more other messages from the plurality of messages; (c) generating a first feature vector based on the conversation, wherein the first feature vector includes one or more first features, wherein the one or more first features include one or more words from the conversation; and (d) generating, by a computing system, one or more training-data sets, wherein each training-data set comprises one of the phrases and the first feature vector.

Abstract: A method implemented at least in part on a head-mountable device (HMD) may involve: for each of one or more messages that are selected from a plurality of messages from an account: (a) extracting one or more phrases from a respective selected message; (b) determining that a conversation includes the selected message and one or more other messages from the plurality of messages; (c) generating a first feature vector based on the conversation; and (d) generating one or more training-data sets that include one or more of the phrases and the first feature vector. The method also includes training a machine-learning application with at least a portion of the one or more training-data sets, and applying the trained machine-learning application to process an incoming message and to determine one or more reply messages corresponding to the incoming message. The method may display the reply message(s) on a graphic display of the HMD.

Abstract: An LED apparatus is provided in which at least one LED is simply and reliably mounted. LEDs are connected mechanically, electrically, and thermally within a lighting assembly. An LED comprises an emission layer on a substrate such as a circuit board. The circuit board is both an LED support and a conductor for connection to LED terminals. A frame has a cutout receiving the printed circuit board. The frame is fastenable to a heat dissipating surface. The cutout also defines cantilevered beams cut out within the surface of the frame. The cantilevered beams surround the LED to distribute force across the LED. The circuit board includes copper vias providing power to terminals on the LED. The terminals may be soldered to the power contact without the need for additional wiring.

Abstract: An alarm system at a premises reduces the overall delay in signalling an alarm condition in the presence of an entry delay timer. The alarm system establishes, or commences the establishment of, a network connection prior to the expiry of the entry delay. This allows an alarm message to be quickly dispatched upon expiry of the entry delay timer, or if a tamper condition is sensed.

Abstract: The present invention detects the presence of occupancy or activity in one or more locations of a building and remotely takes action to shut off the flow of water by keeping the main shutoff valve to the building closed when no activity or occupancy has been detected for a predetermined amount of time and opening this valve when activity has been sensed. Motion sensors are placed throughout the building in areas commonly traveled during occupancy/activity. The system is designed such that motion sensors have a means to communicate with a motorized water valve each time motion is sensed to control the opening and closing of the water valve. The means of communication between the one or more motion sensors and the motorized water valve may be a wireless signal such as a radio signal generator which transmits a radio signal to a receiver integrated with the motorized water valve.

Abstract: A control panel of an alarm system at a premises stores call-back numbers/addresses and provides these to a monitoring center, as required. In embodiments, the call-back numbers/address may be provided along with the signalling of an alarm condition. In other embodiments, call-back numbers/addresses may be retrieved from the panel at the request of an operator or installer, or periodically. Call-back numbers/address may be stored or updated at the panel by installers or occupants, or automatically.

Abstract: A lighting fixture utilizing LED light sources for illumination of commercial, outdoor and other large area applications incorporates efficient heat dissipation and improved convective air flow. An integrated heat transfer assembly is disclosed that is configured to enhance heat dissipation by providing an efficient thermal conductive pathway for radiation of heat to an external environment. The lighting fixture body is configured with a lens body and heat sink having a chimney tube with internally facing finned heat sink arrangement for providing enhanced convective air flow through the light fixture body. When the heat sink transfers heat from the LED light sources during operation so as to create heated air surrounding the heat sink, ambient air is drawn through the chimney and the heated air is exhausted through air gaps so as to create a conductive air current with the environment.