Abstract: Systems, computer program products, and methods are described herein for virtualization of non-fungible tokens. The present invention is configured to receive, via a first user input device, a resource transfer request using a virtual token from a first user, wherein the virtual token is electronically linked to an NFT of a resource transfer instrument; retrieve the NFT associated with the resource transfer instrument in response to receiving the resource transfer request; retrieve an NFT credential descriptor for the resource transfer request from a first metadata layer of the NFT associated with the resource transfer instrument; receive an authentication credential from the first user; determine whether the authentication credential matches an NFT credential descriptor that is electronically linked to the NFT associated with the resource transfer instrument; and authorize the resource transfer request based on at least determining that the authentication credential matches an NFT credential descriptor.

Abstract: The present specification generally relates to a composition for the manufacture of bio-degradable, bio-compostable, ocean degradable, biocompatible articles that contain a bio-based thermoplastic component. In particular, it has been found, in accordance with the practice of this invention, that marked improvement in tensile strength, toughness and elongation of polyhydroxy alkanoate (PHA) can be achieved by dispersing in the PHA an elastomer, using a compatibilizer, and then optionally cross-linking the dispersed elastomer, The polyhydroxy alkanoate elastomer blends of the present invention comprise from 20-99 percent by weight of the PHA, from 3-40 percent by weight of the elastomer and 2-25 percent by weight of compatibilizer and can be used to produce a wide array of articles that as they degrade release active natural polymers that are beneficial to growth performance, intestinal digestive and immune function of an animal that may have ingested the article.

Abstract: An approach is provided for determining a feature correspondence between image views. The approach, for example, involves retrieving a top down image for an area of interest and determining a ground level camera pose path for the area of interest. The approach also involves selecting a portion of the top down image that corresponds to a geographic area within a distance threshold from the ground level camera pose path, and then processing the portion of the top down image to identify a semantic feature. The approach further involves determining a subset of camera poses of the ground level pose path that is within a sphere of visibility of the semantic feature, and retrieving one or more ground level images captured with the subset of camera poses. The approach further involves determining the feature correspondence of the semantic feature between the top down image and the one or more ground level images.

Abstract: An approach is provided for determining a feature correspondence between image views. The approach, for example, involves retrieving a top down image for an area of interest and determining a ground level camera pose path for the area of interest. The approach also involves selecting a portion of the top down image that corresponds to a geographic area within a distance threshold from the ground level camera pose path, and then processing the portion of the top down image to identify a semantic feature. The approach further involves determining a subset of camera poses of the ground level pose path that is within a sphere of visibility of the semantic feature, and retrieving one or more ground level images captured with the subset of camera poses. The approach further involves determining the feature correspondence of the semantic feature between the top down image and the one or more ground level images.

Abstract: Method and system for scheduling professional service procedures using artificial intelligence, specifically, using evolutionary search. Procedures can be scheduled optimally to achieve user defined goals and objectives. The method and system also optimizes future planning of professional service procedures and makes recommendations to the user on how to optimally deploy resources and professionals.

Abstract: This invention relates to poly(trimethylene terephthalate)/poly(alpha-hydroxy acid) films, methods for making the same and end uses thereof.

Abstract: This invention relates to poly(trimethylene terephthalate)/poly(alpha-hydroxy acid) biconstituent filaments, methods for making the same and end uses thereof.

Abstract: This invention relates to poly(trimethylene terephthalate)/poly(alpha-hydroxy acid) molded,shaped articles, methods for making the same and end uses thereof.

Abstract: A bicomponent fiber wherein (a) the first component comprises from about 90 to 100 wt. % poly(trimethylene terephthalate) and (b) the second component is a polymer composition comprising (i) poly(trimethylene terephthalate) and (ii) polymer containing polyalkylene ether repeating units. Yarn, fiber, fabrics and carpets comprising the bicomponent fiber, as well as the process of making the bicomponent fiber, yarn, fabric, and carpet.

Abstract: A coating composition comprising a film forming binder of a. an acrylic polymer having pendant groups that are reactive with isocyanate moieties and having a glass transition temperature (Tg) of 10 to 80° C.; b. a polytrimethylene ether diol having a Mn (number average molecular weight) of 500 to 5,000; and c. an organic polyisocyanate crosslinking agent; wherein the coating composition contains pigments and cures at ambient temperatures or elevated temperatures and forms a coating that is sandable and when used in combination with a top coat, for example, a colored base coat and clear coat or a pigmented mono-coat forms a chip resistant multi-layer coating useful for refinishing or repairing automotive and truck bodies and parts. the coating composition can be used as an exterior clear coating composition primarily for automobiles, trucks and parts thereof.

Abstract: Electrical apparatuses and a method for their production, the apparatuses containing electrical insulation fluids comprising polytrimethylene homo- or copolyether glycol having a dielectric breakdown voltage greater than about 30 kV, wherein from about 50 to 100 mole percent of the repeating units of the polytrimethylene homo- or copolyether glycol are trimethylene ether units. An electrical insulation fluid comprising (a) polytrimethylene homo- or copolyether glycol having trimethylene ether units at about 50 to 100 mole percent of the repeating units and (b) a blending component selected from the group consisting of vegetable oils, mineral oil, poly alpha olefins, synthetic esters, and silicone fluids, and mixtures thereof, wherein the electrical insulation fluid has a dielectric breakdown voltage of greater than about 30 kV.

Abstract: Heat transfer fluids comprising a polytrimethylene ether glycol or random polytrimethylene ether ester glycol, or mixtures thereof, and processes of using them in order to transfer heat.

Abstract: A coating composition comprising a film forming binder of a. at least one polymer that has pendant groups, such as, hydroxyl, carboxyl, glycidyl, amine, amide, silane and mixtures thereof that are reactive with a crosslinking component and the polymer has a glass transition temperature (Tg) of 10 to 80° C.; b. a polytrimethylene ether diol having a Mn (number average molecular weight) of 500 to 5,000; and c. a crosslinking component, such as, organic polyisocyanates, melamine formaldehydes, alkylated melamine formaldehydes, benzoquanamine formaldehyde, urea formaldehyde, polyepoxides, silane resin and any mixtures thereof; wherein the coating composition can be used as a clear coating composition and can contain pigments and may be used as a pigmented top coating, a pigmented base coating, a primer or primer surfacer coating and is useful for coating automobile and truck bodies and parts, industrial equipment, appliances and exterior structures.

Abstract: Poly(trimethylene dicarboxylate) prepared by polycondensation of: (a) 1,3-propanediol; (b) aliphatic or aromatic diacid or diester; and (c) from about 0.01 to about 0.2 mole %, based on the total number of moles of 1,3-propanediol and diacid or ester, of polyfunctional reactant containing three or more carboxylic acid type groups or hydroxy groups. Shaped articles, including bottles, are made from the poly(trimethylene dicarboxylate).

Abstract: Method and system for dynamically scheduling and managing appointments of professional services using artificial intelligence. The appointment schedule can be shifted, updated and rearranged in real time based on a plurality of inputs.

Abstract: Fluorescent poly(alkylene terephthalate) compositions are provided. The fluorescent poly(alkylene terephthalate) compositions contain fluorescent poly(alkylene terephthalate)s and are made from fluorescent compounds and poly(alkylene terephthalate) oligomers, or by polymerizing amine and acid monomers in the presence of fluorescent compounds.

Abstract: One aspect of the invention is to provide an antimicrobial composition comprising a polymer and an effective amount of polymeric additive. Another aspect of the invention is to provide a process for producing an antimicrobial polymer composition comprising incorporating into a polymer composition an effective amount of polymeric additive.

Abstract: A golf ball having a polytrimethylene ether glycol-based polymer in one or more layers of the ball is disclosed. The polytrimethylene ether glycol polymer is disclosed as being derived from polyether ester elastomers comprising a polytrimethylene ether soft segment; polyether-ester-amide elastomers comprising a polytrimethylene ether soft segment; and polyurethanes and polyurethane-ureas prepared by reaction of (a) polytrimethylene ether glycol, (b) diisocyanate, and (c) diol or diamine chain extender.

Abstract: Highly crimped, fully drawn bicomponent fibers, prepared by melt-spinning, followed by gas-flow quenching, heat treatment and high speed windup, are provided, as are fine-decitex and highly uniform polyester bicomponent fibers.

Abstract: Highly crimped, fully drawn bicomponent fibers, prepared by melt-spinning, followed by gas-flow quenching, heat treatment and high speed windup, are provided, as are fine-decitex and highly uniform polyester bicomponent fibers.