Abstract: An extendable augmented reality (AR) system for recognizing objects. The AR system may incorporate plugins to improve the AR system's ability to recognize objects, such as by adding external matchable data or using external recognition algorithms. The plugins may be installed/activated dynamically by a user to expand the system's AR capabilities. The AR system may also incorporate plugins to improve the AR system's post-recognition features such as supplying a user with supplemental content or follow-up functionality. The AR system may filter communications with the plugins to centralize identification processes, to shield plugins, and to ensure plugins are only activated at appropriate times.

Abstract: A mechanical interface for a robotic medical instrument permits engagement of the instrument and a drive system without causing movement of an actuated portion of the instrument. An instrument interface can include a symmetrical, tapered or cylinthical projection on one of a medical instrument or a drive system and a complementary bore in the other of the drive system or the medical instrument. Symmetry of the projection and the bore allows the projection to be compression fit to the bore regardless of the rotation angle of the drive system relative to the medical instrument.

Abstract: A cannula is provided that includes a head portion that defines a proximal opening sized to receive one or more surgical instruments; an elongated inner tube rigidly fastened to the head portion defines an elongated conduit; a surgical instrument can be inserted within the conduit; an elongated overtube rigidly fastened to the head portion is coaxially aligned with the inner tube and extends about a portion of the inner tube; an inner wall of the overtube is spaced apart from an outer wall of the inner tube; sensors are disposed on the overtube to provide an indication of forces applied to the outer wall of the overtube in a direction generally transverse to the longitudinal dimension of the overtube.

Abstract: A system includes a medical instrument that includes a termination fixture, an actuated element, and drive members coupled to the actuated element and extending to the termination fixture. The termination fixture provides an interface that exposes portions of the drive member to direct movement by an external system that may include a manipulator and a sterile barrier.

Abstract: This invention relates to polymeric compositions for application onto natural stone in order to provide for long-term chemical, stain, and water resistance, along with antimicrobial properties. Many natural, unsealed stones do not have stain, etch, or water resistance. The described compositions were developed using a technology of chemical grafting that involves the use of prepolymers, monomers, catalysts, graft initiators, wetting agents, antimicrobial agents, and other ingredients. The composition, when thus applied to the stone surface allows it to obtain a graft polymerization, thereby forming a polymer film that is chemically attached to the natural stone, rather than typical physical bonding of other sealer compositions. The natural stones react with a graft initiator in the composition, which creates the reaction sites on the natural stone surface via free radical mechanisms.

Abstract: Computer software for creating and displaying intuitively understandable visual representations of personal budgeting information that use proportionate bubble graphics for portions of a budget, each graphic having a visual size depiction proportionate to its percentage of the total budget being considered.

Abstract: The disclosure extends to computer-implemented personal financial management tools, methods and systems for providing financial transaction data to a user in the form of transaction images, such as check images, deposit images, receipt images, and other transaction related images, which may be incorporated into the personal financial management tool. The disclosure also extends to computer-implemented personal financial management tools, methods and systems for receiving core data, which may include transaction data, from a financial or banking institution and processing the data by cleansing the data, automatically categorizing the data, classifying the data, and then sending that processed data back to the financial or banking institution. The disclosure also extends to receiving and sending such data to and from the financial or banking institution in real-time.

Abstract: A liquid dispenser for dispensing a liquid such as a hand sanitizer uses a receptacle that is dimensioned to properly fit within a typical vehicle cup holder. A receptacle cap is attached to the top of the receptacle. A pumping system passes through the receptacle cap so as to have a dip tube disposed within the receptacle and an actuator located above the receptacle cap. Actuation of the actuator draws liquid from the receptacle and dispenses the liquid onto a user's hand through a discharge portion of the actuator. Spilled liquid is captured within a collection pool defined on a upper surface of the receptacle cap. An protective dome cap is attached to an upper portion of the receptacle cap, has an opening therein for access to the discharge port, and can be pressed downwardly to actuate the pumping system.

Abstract: An instrument system includes an instrument, a drive system, and a controller operably connected to a first drive mechanism and a second drive mechanism of the drive system. The controller is configured to operate the first drive mechanism and the second drive mechanism drive a flexible tensioning member of the instrument to cause movement of an end effector of the instrument while maintaining a tension applied to the flexible tensioning member of the instrument in a tension range.

Abstract: A method comprises providing a medical instrument having a first tendon that extends from an interface at a proximal end of the medical instrument to an actuated element at a distal end of the medical instrument. The first tendon has a first tension in the medical instrument as provided. The interface comprises a first plate connected to a second plate by a support. The first tendon has a portion extending between the first and second plate and passing through holes in the first and second plates. The interface also comprises an engagement structure attached to a proximal end of the first tendon. The method also comprises receiving the engagement structure into engagement with a manipulator which includes increasing tension in the first tendon from the first tension to a preload tension. After receiving the engagement structure, the actuated element is actuated by pulling the first tendon.

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, methods, and computer program products are disclosed for distributed and/or decentralized data aggregation. A method includes determining a user's electronic credentials for a third party service provider. A method includes detecting that access to a third party service provider is unavailable. A method includes processing, using machine learning, a website of a third party service provider to determine a prediction of an input location for a user's electronic credentials. A method includes accessing a third party service provider using a predicted input location for a user's electronic credentials to download data associated with the user from the third party service provider.

Abstract: A mechanical interface for a robotic medical instrument permits engagement of the instrument and a drive system without causing movement of an actuated portion of the instrument. An instrument interface can include a symmetrical, tapered or cylindrical projection on one of a medical instrument or a drive system and a complementary bore in the other of the drive system or the medical instrument. Symmetry of the projection and the bore allows the projection to be compression fit to the bore regardless of the rotation angle of the drive system relative to the medical instrument.

Abstract: A cannula is provided that includes a head portion that defines a proximal opening sized to receive one or more surgical instruments; an elongated inner tube rigidly fastened to the head portion defines an elongated conduit; a surgical instrument can be inserted within the conduit; an elongated overtube rigidly fastened to the head portion is coaxially aligned with the inner tube and extends about a portion of the inner tube; an inner wall of the overtube is spaced apart from an outer wall of the inner tube; sensors are disposed on the overtube to provide an indication of forces applied to the outer wall of the overtube in a direction generally transverse to the longitudinal dimension of the overtube.

Abstract: Apparatuses, methods, systems, and program products are disclosed for optimizing aggregation routing over a network. An apparatus includes a processor and a memory that stores code executable by the processor. The code is executable by the processor to receive a request for aggregated account data accessible from a data aggregator server, select a data aggregator server from a plurality of data aggregator servers to service the request for the aggregated account data based on a plurality of factors associated with each of the plurality of data aggregator servers, format a request for the aggregated account data to be compatible with the selected data aggregator server, route the formatted request over the network to the selected data aggregator server, and receive the requested aggregated account data over the network from the selected data aggregator server.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a wrist, an end effector, a cable pair, and a transmission. A proximal wrist portion is coupled to a distal end portion of a shaft. Actuation of the wrist moves a distal wrist portion relative to the proximal wrist portion. The end effector is coupled to the distal wrist portion, and can be actuated to move relative to the wrist. The transmission is coupled to a proximal end portion of the shaft, and can move an end of the cable pair to actuate the end effector. The end of the cable pair is routed through a transmission cable path within the transmission. The transmission includes an adjustment mechanism having an input portion that receives a force exerted by the end of the cable pair. The adjustment mechanism is configured to change a length of the transmission cable path in response to a change in the force.

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, methods, and program products are disclosed for historical transaction-based account monitoring. A method includes receiving historical and current transaction data for a plurality of user accounts at a mobile device over a computer network. A method includes normalizing transactions of the historical transaction data for the historical time period based on one or more transactions of the historical transaction data that correspond to one or more transactions of the current transaction data. A method includes generating and presenting a graphical representation of the historical transaction data and a graphical representation of the current transaction data within an interactive interface on the touch screen display.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a phone holder for holding a mobile phone. The holder includes at least one lateral support. At least one insert can be located between the lateral support and the phone. Preferably, the insert can be replaceable, and the lateral support is manufactured separately and fastenable to a common body used with holders for multiple phone types.

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, methods, and program products are disclosed for transaction-based debt management and visualization. A method includes receiving debt data for one or more debt accounts of a user over a data network at a mobile device. A method includes generating a graphical representation of debt data based on one or more characteristics of the debt data determined for a period of time related to the debt data. A method includes presenting a graphical representation of debt data within an interface of a display device of a mobile device. A method includes dynamically adjusting a graphical representation of debt data with a new period of time related to the debt data in response to a user selecting one of a plurality of debt plans for reducing a balance in the one or more of the user's debt accounts.

Abstract: Apparatus, systems, architectures and methods for communication over an enterprise internet-of-things (EIoT) network are disclosed. Network(s) may be micro-segmented. Network segment(s) may be associated with distinct function(s). EIoT device(s) may be identified by type(s), class(es), functionality(ies), function(s) and/or security level(s). EIoT device protocol(s) may be translated/emulated. EIoT device(s) may be temporarily/permanently quarantined. Network gateway(s) may factor EIoT device/network data based on function(s) and/or specification(s). Data may be routed to network segment(s) based on associated function(s).

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for a reverse proxy server are provided. The reverse proxy server may provide compatibility and security for nodes on an IoT network. A reverse proxy server may normalize inter-node communications. A reverse proxy server may identify an IoT node and upon identification of the node, determine native communication protocol(s) specific to the node. The reverse proxy server may encapsulate data transmitted via the native communication protocol. The reverse proxy server may impose a master-slave relationship. For example, the reverse proxy server may be a master of one or more nodes (slaves) on the IoT. The reverse proxy server may enforce security protocols on all slaves. A slave (e.g., node) may be required to route all communications to other IoT devices through the master (e.g., reverse proxy server). An IoT network may include more than one reverse proxy server. Each slave may have one or more masters.