Abstract: Connections among two different entities are identified by processing a collection of documents to identify one or more documents that contain co-occurring mentions of each of the two different entities. This relationship may be graphically displayed in a user interface with an icon or the like for each of the two entities, along with a graphical link interconnecting the entities. The graphical link can be an active element of the user interface that responds to user interactions by providing access to evidence within the collection of documents that substantiates the connection between the two entities. In one aspect, a search input form field in a user interface may be used to explicitly request documents that substantiate a relationship between two entities. In another aspect, a user may ground entity mentions by explicitly selecting documents that mention an entity of interest.

Abstract: New to the art, which Sound and Or Light Automatic Variation System introduces is both computer controlled volume implemented in a method of varying the volume and changing this volume level to adjacent speakers which creates a sensation of movement of the sound being played. New to the art of strobe lights used to disorientate people or animals as a non-lethal weapon, implemented in a method that varies the frequency with computer control to improve the effectiveness.

Abstract: A packet queueing system includes an ingress port configured to receive packets; queueing logic communicatively coupled to one or more egress queues for transmission via an egress port, wherein the queueing logic is configured to maintain an Acceptable Burst Size (ABS) token bucket which is set to enable absorption of microbursts, and implement a congestion avoidance algorithm to one of randomly drop packets and queue packets, wherein the congestion avoidance algorithm only performs the randomly drop packets responsive to the ABS token bucket being empty.

Abstract: A method comprising: collecting information on one or more network devices; storing the collected information in a database; mapping the stored information to abstracted values; presenting the mapped information to a user for selection and inclusion into a template; creating, responsive to the user input, one or more templates comprising one or more abstracted values; activating, responsive to the user input, one or more created templates; and accessing one or more network devices based on the activated one or more templates.

Abstract: A ride attraction system includes a tower track and a ride vehicle configured to accommodate one or more riders. The ride vehicle is coupled to and configured to move relative to the tower track and the ride vehicle includes one or more user input devices. The ride attraction system further includes an image system configured to display a ride environment, wherein the user input devices are configured to enable the one or more riders to interact with elements of the ride environment via the one or more user input devices. The ride attraction system further includes a controller communicatively coupled to the ride vehicle and the image system and configured to control movement of the ride vehicle relative to the tower track based on signals from the one or more user input devices.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to circuit that improves alarm systems by adding the flexibility through software to configure an output terminal for typical device functions of Alarm System Devices. With a number of these circuits on a single Circuit Board, installers can use fewer different Circuit Boards. Alarm systems may be constructed from many different components and sensors. These components and sensors may be connected either with wires or wireless networks. This present invention improves the ability to connect components and sensors for a Wired Alarm System. Present Alarm systems have dedicated terminals for each different sensor, keypad or human interface, Contacts for Windows and Doors, Solenoids to remotely unlock Doors.

Abstract: A packet switch includes an ingress port; queue admission control circuitry connected to the ingress port; one or more egress queues configured to manage packet buffers; and an egress port connected to the packet buffers, wherein the packet buffers are managed such that already queued lower priority packets are discarded from the packet buffers when it is required to drop higher priority packets that should otherwise be accepted in the packet buffers. The queue admission control circuitry can be configured to determine if a packet should be dropped or not, and the queue admission control circuitry communicates to buffer reallocation circuitry that is configured to discard one or more lower priority packets to support enqueuing the higher priority packet.

Abstract: A ride attraction system includes a tower track and a ride vehicle configured to accommodate one or more riders. The ride vehicle is coupled to and configured to move relative to the tower track and the ride vehicle includes one or more user input devices. The ride attraction system further includes an image system configured to display a ride environment, wherein the user input devices are configured to enable the one or more riders to interact with elements of the ride environment via the one or more user input devices. The ride attraction system further includes a controller communicatively coupled to the ride vehicle and the image system and configured to control movement of the ride vehicle relative to the tower track based on signals from the one or more user input devices.

Abstract: A journal of operations persistently stores a collection of user and machine interactions with documents, concepts within documents, and relationships/mentions among such documents and concepts. A knowledge graph or other visual expression can be used to provide an interactive format for user interactions with this information, and to visually display the accumulated information in the journal of operations on user's device of choice. Such accumulations are often called aggregations or aggregates. Both human users and computer users such as automated recommendation engines, machine learning algorithms, and the like can interact with the journal of operations to facilitate computer-assisted discovery and organization of data around a topic of interest to the human user. The resulting journal of operations and aggregations of those operations such as a knowledge graph or other visual expression(s) also provides a useful medium for sharing knowledge with other users and collaborating on investigation of a topic.

Abstract: Present systems and methods are directed to an audio system integrated into a restraint system for an amusement park ride vehicle. Specifically, a system includes a restraining system for a ride vehicle of an amusement park. The system includes an audio system comprising a speaker and a microphone, wherein the audio system is positioned inside of the restraining system and configured to produce audio via the speaker in response to a received audio activation signal.

Abstract: Provided herein is a conveyor ride system that includes a conveyor structure having a plurality of conveyor beams and a plurality of conveyor grooves. The plurality of conveyor beams and the plurality of conveyor grooves are configured to direct a ride vehicle along a surface of the conveyor structure. The surface of the conveyor structure defines at least a portion of a ride path of the conveyor ride system.

Abstract: An apparatus for an amusement park includes a bogie system that moves along a ride path, a platform coupled to the bogie system, and a plurality of seats coupled to a surface of the platform. The platform may rotate about a guide axis with respect to the bogie system, and the plurality of seats may rotate about the guide axis with the platform.

Abstract: All equipment will fail if not properly maintained so it is imperative to check the state of the equipment, periodically. Accordingly, an assessment system including an equipment analyzer is provided for analyzing the state of equipment. The analyzer includes an interactive interface for arranging a plurality of selectable assessment elements. Each element represents an assessment procedure for evaluating a state of equipment and is linked to a respective process pipeline. A controller activates a tool in the process pipeline for carrying out an assessing task. The controller verifies whether the task is complete based on feedback provided by the user and stores the feedback for generating reports. Whether a tool is activated or a task can be completed is limited to when the user is at the point of evaluation. Accordingly, the assessment system can ensure that evaluations are accurately completed at the time of evaluation.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a small cell, and more particularly it relates to a small cell pole system, a method for installing a small cell pole system, and to a system and method for mounting components within a capsule in the small cell pole system. The small cell pole system includes an adjustable pole assembly, a capsule with pre-installed communication components, and a base. The mounting system includes a frame including a backplane and a locking bar and one or more removable cards configured to hold a communications component or another associated device.

Abstract: A packet queueing system includes an ingress port configured to receive packets; queueing logic communicatively coupled to one or more egress queues for transmission via an egress port, wherein the queueing logic is configured to maintain an Acceptable Burst Size (ABS) token bucket which is set to enable absorption of microbursts, and implement a congestion avoidance algorithm to one of randomly drop packets and queue packets, wherein the congestion avoidance algorithm only performs the randomly drop packets responsive to the ABS token bucket being empty.

Abstract: Provided herein is a conveyor ride system that includes a conveyor structure having a plurality of conveyor beams and a plurality of conveyor grooves. The plurality of conveyor beams and the plurality of conveyor grooves are configured to direct a ride vehicle along a surface of the conveyor structure. The surface of the conveyor structure defines at least a portion of a ride path of the conveyor ride system.

Abstract: Systems, methods, devices, and other techniques using machine learning for interpreting, or assisting in the interpretation of, biologic specimens based on digital images are provided. Methods for improving image-based cellular identification, diagnostic methods, methods for evaluating effectiveness of a disease intervention, and visual outputs useful in assisting professionals in the interpretation of biologic specimens are also provided.

Abstract: An amusement park system in accordance with present embodiments includes multiple separated park areas, an autonomous vehicle configured to drive along ground surfaces within the multiple separated park areas, and a gondola system configured to transport the autonomous vehicle between the multiple separated park areas. The amusement park system further includes a control system configured to operate the autonomous vehicle to engage with and disengage from the gondola system to facilitate transport of the autonomous vehicle by the gondola system.

Abstract: A mount device is disclosed for securing a swimming starting block to a floor. In at least one embodiment, the mount device provides an upper mount conduit engagable with the starting block and sized for at least partially extending into a receiver conduit in the floor. A lower mount conduit is positioned below the upper mount conduit and has an outer diameter or width sized for being completely positioned within the receiver conduit. An expansion bolt extends through respective substantially coaxially aligned bores of each of the upper mount conduit and the lower mount conduit, each of the bores having a diameter that is relatively larger than a diameter the bolt. Upon tightening the expansion bolt, the lower mount conduit is urged along an angled common axis toward the upper mount conduit, such that opposing long outside surfaces of the upper mount conduit and lower mount conduit are urged in opposite, substantially horizontal directions, creating a frictional engagement within the receiver conduit.