Abstract: Systems and methods are described for providing user offers based on efficient iterative recommendation structures. In various aspects, a server invokes a bi-directional look-up interface via a lookup request, where the bi-directional look-up interface is exposed via an electronic recommendation structure. The lookup request causes the bi-directional look-up interface to return a bi-directional recommendation value. The bi-directional recommendation value indicates a likelihood of a first user selecting a first offer or a second offer. The bi-directional recommendation value is transmitted via a computer network to a client device associated with the first user upon a determination that the likelihood meets or exceeds a recommendation threshold. The client device is operative to display at least one of the first offer or the second offer.

Abstract: Gas distribution assemblies for semiconductor devices are described. The gas distribution assemblies include a backplate, a faceplate, a counterbored hole, and at least one orifice. The at least one orifice includes, for example, at least one straight orifice, or at least two angled orifices. Some embodiments of the gas distribution assemblies provide for reduced plasma damage in a processing chamber. Some embodiments of the gas distribution assemblies provide for reduced jetting on a substrate in a processing chamber. Methods of reducing plasma damage in gas distribution assemblies are also described.

Abstract: Disclosed is a remote cartridge system for managing concentrate cartridges, both for beverages and cleaning, and the dispenser in which they are installed. Each cartridge contains specific cartridge information which is communicated to a controller of a dispenser allowing remote supervision of maintenance, inventory, cleaning and revision of firmware. The system has a web domain and a mobile app for a smart mobile device which are synchronized, the web domain communicating directly with the controller or indirectly through the smart mobile device.

Abstract: A laser perforation system, including a drive roller, a tensioner roller spaced apart from the drive roller, a thin film belt arranged around both the drive roller and tensioner roller, the thin film belt including a front surface facing radially outward and a rear surface facing radially inward, a backstop arranged radially within the thin film belt, and a laser head arranged proximate the front surface, the laser head operatively arranged to direct a laser at the thin film belt to create holes therein.

Abstract: An apparatus includes three connectors to connect an accessory to a hunting saddle assembly, thereby providing a stable and secure platform in an environment in which materials are primarily flexible and bendable.

Abstract: A pavement paving process including incorporating a rejuvenator in a layer of compacted millings to yield a layer of rejuvenated layer; and compacting a layer of aggregate over the layer of rejuvenated layer to protect the layer of rejuvenated layer and to cause the layer of aggregate to at least be partially infused with the layer of rejuvenated layer.

Abstract: An electromagnetic waveguide component includes multiple planar layers and one or more layers are shaped to accommodate incoming electromagnetic waves. Each layer includes two more alignment features, and corresponding pins, the two or more alignment features in each of the layers providing precise stacking registration among the plurality of layers, and the planar layers, when assembled into a stack, are configured to provide a desired radio frequency (RF) response.

Abstract: A system and platform are provided that enables end-users to gain insight into group and individual practices. Those insights may be obtained for any desirable aspect of each practice and the collection of practices including, but not limited to, financial information, medical information, human resources information, and patient information. That information can be used by group management to identify best practices, and it can be used to advise individual practices on strengths to be reinforced and weaknesses to be addressed. That information may be conveyed to group management and individual practices in the form of dashboards customizable to the particular functions of specific users and their personas.

Abstract: A system and platform are provided that enables end-users to gain insight into group and individual practices. Those insights may be obtained for any desirable aspect of each practice and the collection of practices including, but not limited to, financial information, medical information, human resources information, and patient information. That information can be used by group management to identify best practices, and it can be used to advise individual practices on strengths to be reinforced and weaknesses to be addressed. That information may be conveyed to group management and individual practices in the form of dashboards customizable to the particular functions of specific users and their personas.

Abstract: A segmentation system processes images of a sample that includes fluorescent entities. The segmentation system applies a threshold image that represents background illumination distinct from fluorescence of target entities to pre-process the images. The segmentation system determines numbers of target entities in pre-processed images and determines whether an estimated number of target entities in the sample meets a threshold certainty. The segmentation system continues to analyze one or more images until the threshold certainty is determined. When the threshold certainty is met, the estimated number of target entities may be used to generate a user interface output (e.g., displaying the pre-processed images and visual indicators of the locations of target entities.

Abstract: Commissioning a solar power monitoring system includes imaging a plurality of labels, wherein each label of the plurality of labels is associated with an electronic component. Further, commissioning the solar power monitoring system includes discovering each electronic component at the same time based on the imaging of the plurality of labels, displaying a list of the discovered electronic components, and commissioning a solar power monitoring system including the discovered electronic components for use.

Abstract: An apparatus for analyzing a core sample obtained from a subterranean formation includes a neutron generator, a plurality of detectors, a computed tomography scanner, an information processing device, and a transport system. The neutron generator can operate in a pulsed mode and emit neutrons into the core sample.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a system and method for managing the state of charge of an energy storage system that is used as a backup power supply source in an electrical system. The energy storage system can operate in a selected mode of operation that includes a normal mode, a hibernation mode, and a suspension mode. A controller of the energy control system can determine the selected mode of operation for the energy storage system based on the current time of the day and electronic data related to a backup PV power generation system, the energy storage system, and a plurality of loads.

Abstract: Provided is a document holder having a first wall, a second wall, a top plate, a rear plate, a first divider, and a second divider, where the document holder is configured to interface with a receiving surface. Further, the document holder may include a slider that may traverse a first chamber, a second chamber, and a third chamber, where any of the chambers may include a document. The slider may reversibly conceal the document(s), enabling a third party to view the document(s) from an outside perspective when the slider is removed from the holder.

Abstract: Commissioning a solar power monitoring system includes imaging a plurality of labels, wherein each label of the plurality of labels is associated with an electronic component. Further, commissioning the solar power monitoring system includes discovering each electronic component at the same time based on the imaging of the plurality of labels, displaying a list of the discovered electronic components, and commissioning a solar power monitoring system including the discovered electronic components for use.

Abstract: Provided is a method for bucking a stem that utilizes the combination of moving sensor and a fixed sensor. The fixed sensor measures a location of a first end of the stem travelling on a conveyor to determine a travel distance the first end has moved past the fixed sensor. The movable sensor measures a location of a second end of the stem to determine a sensor distance between the fixed sensor and the movable sensor. The length of the stem is determined by adding the travel distance to the sensor distance.

Abstract: Provided are a system and method for bucking a stem that utilizes the combination of moving sensor and a fixed sensor.

Abstract: The bearing cage with high speed features has a pocket with a first flange and a second flange which defines the outer boundaries of the pocket. The first flange and the second flange each have a plurality of inwardly directed protrusions facing each other. The protrusions are contactable at each end of rollers, which are arranged in the bearing cage. The protrusions can be dome shaped, creating a small area of contact between the rollers and protrusions. The point of contact between the rollers and the protrusions is at the center of the rollers, which reduces the relative speed between the ends of the pockets and the rollers.

Abstract: A thrust needle bearing with an isolating layer has a cage with rollers, washers on which the rollers run, at least one of the washers is attached to the cage, backup surfaces fixed external to each of the washers and an isolating layer attached to at least one of the washers, which is interposed between the at least one of the washers and at least one of the backup surfaces of the bearing. The isolating layer is a layer of vibration-attenuating material. Alternatively, the isolating layer is a layer of material which has properties that prevent creep or sliding wear for at least one of the backup surfaces. The isolating layer is attached to the washers by bonding, use of adhesives or mechanical means.