Abstract: Techniques are described herein for training a generative model to detect feature-level relationships across portions of an article representing a resource transfer. The method receives first and second images of respective areas containing user-defined features, supplies the images to a generative model that produces embeddings, and forms a combined embedding. A vector distance metric is computed by comparing the combined embedding to prior embeddings stored in a datastore. Based on whether the metric exceeds a threshold, a training label indicating match or mismatch is generated. The label is assigned a sample weight that varies with the age of the prior article that produced the compared prior embedding. The generative model is then trained by adjusting weights to reduce error between a generated output and the training label, yielding a trained model.

Abstract: Techniques are described herein for training a generative model to detect feature-level relationships across portions of an article representing a resource transfer. The method receives first and second images of respective areas containing user-defined features, supplies the images to a generative model that produces embeddings, and forms a combined embedding. A vector distance metric is computed by comparing the combined embedding to prior embeddings stored in a datastore. Based on whether the metric exceeds a threshold, a training label indicating match or mismatch is generated. The label is assigned a sample weight that varies with the age of the prior article that produced the compared prior embedding. The generative model is then trained by adjusting weights to reduce error between a generated output and the training label, yielding a trained model.

Abstract: Techniques are described herein for correlating vector metrics for image embedding processing. Techniques can include receiving an image associated with an article, where the image represents a user-defined feature of the article and providing, to a generative model configured to generate image embeddings. An image embedding may be received from the generative model associated with the image associated with the article representing the transfer of the at least one resource from the first entity to the second entity, the image embedding encoding at least the user-defined feature of the article. A vector distance metric may be determined based at least in part on a vector distance comparison between the image embedding and a prior image embedding and one or more operations of a computer system may be controlled based at least in part on the vector distance metric.

Abstract: An illumination apparatus comprises a housing configured to be coupled to an aerial vehicle. Coupled to the housing are a light source and a lens system at least partially covering the light source and configured to adjust an angular divergence of light therefrom. At least one position sensor is positioned within the housing and generates signals corresponding to an altitude of the illumination apparatus, a distance between the illumination apparatus and a ground surface, and/or a multi-axis angular position of the illumination apparatus relative to the ground surface. A controller within the housing adjusts the angular divergence of the light from the light source using the lens system based at least in part on monitored data from the at least one position sensor and a selected spot size of the light on a target wherein an actual spot size on the target is approximately equal to the selected spot size.

Abstract: A device attachable to an aerial vehicle that incorporates electronics to control sensor position data and verify safety of aerial vehicle landing area. The device may be easily attached to an existing aerial vehicle. The device monitors sensor data from one or more distance measuring sensors and pressure sensors to set an angle of incidence for the distance measuring sensors. This pressure sensor derived angle setting allows for a continual data mapping of the aerial vehicles landing area to enhance and improve the landing zone.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided which may be selectively used in a variety of different ways. In one example the apparatus may be attached to one or more preexisting optical accessories to allow a user to view external environmental information concurrently when looking through the ocular lens of an optical device. Advantageously, such an implementation may permit a user to effectively obtain environmental data without moving away from an optical device. In another example, an optical system may be used to selectively attach an external device to an optical device to transmit environmental data recorded by the external device in order to superimpose an image through an ocular lens to be displayed concurrently with a target scene.

Abstract: A USB plug in vehicle air freshener for dispensing a fragrance in a host vehicle. The vehicle air freshener has an elongated freshener body that includes on its exterior a USB jack for plugging into a USB plug on the host vehicle at one end and a vent as the other end, as well as an exterior manual activating switch. On the interior, the freshener body includes a fragrance that hold a fragrant material to be dispensed, a heating element for vaporizing the fragrant material so that it may exit through the vent, and an internal control system that allows the dispensing of fragrance to be controlled wirelessly by a separate device, such as a computer system on the host vehicle.

Abstract: A time-of-flight laser distance device includes a laser transmitter, a laser pulse return detector to receive reflected laser pulses, and comparators with respective first and second trip levels. A preliminary distance to a target is based on a linear ramp as a function of lapsed time from laser pulse generation through an effective time period wherein an associated return pulse is detected. Time-of-flight values associated with a leading edge of the return pulse are obtained at each of the first and second trip levels. A time difference is determined between the obtained values, and a correction factor is applied with respect to the preliminary measured distance based on the determined time difference. A dual ADC may be used wherein the leading edge of the return pulse is calculated by measuring a slope associated with the time-of-flight values and extrapolating a slope origin to a zero crossing point.

Abstract: A system for monitoring a machine includes first and second mobile units. The first mobile unit includes an emitter, a clock in communication with the emitter, and a sensor in communication with the clock. The second mobile unit includes a detector, a clock in communication with the detector, and a sensor in communication with the clock. The detector of the second mobile unit is configured to detect a signal from the emitter of the first mobile unit, and the clocks in the first and second mobile units are configured to be synchronized in response to the detection of the signal.

Abstract: A system for monitoring a machine includes first and second mobile units. The first mobile unit includes an emitter, a clock in communication with the emitter, and a sensor in communication with the clock. The second mobile unit includes a detector, a clock in communication with the detector, and a sensor in communication with the clock. The detector of the second mobile unit is configured to detect a signal from the emitter of the first mobile unit, and the clocks in the first and second mobile units are configured to be synchronized in response to the detection of the signal.

Abstract: Data is transmitted from a portable handheld device (“HHD”) at a remote site to a control facility using wireless data transmission. In response, the control facility creates and sends a measurement instruction or command to the HHD. The command sent to the HHD can be based at least in part on the data previously received from the HHD.