Abstract: Systems as described herein generate an outstanding check alert. An alert generating server may receive transaction records associated with a plurality of checking accounts. The alert generating server may user a first machine learning classifier to determine a transaction pattern indicating a merchant has failed to process outstanding checks for a period of time. The alert generating server may receive sequential check information comprising at least one missing check number associated with a particular checking account. The alert generating server may user a second machine learning classifier to determine at least one outstanding check associated with the particular checking account. The alert generating server may send an alert indicating the at least one outstanding check to a user device.

Abstract: Computing systems and methods are provided for defining, within a data platform, a segment having constraints at a level of the segment, implementing the constraints or the classification rules within the segment while insulating resources within the segment from inheriting the constraints, and controlling an ingestion of an external resource into the segment based on the constraints.

Abstract: A heated water reservoir for use as a heated water dispenser, in conjunction with a beverage dispenser or for other uses. The heated water reservoir (5) includes a baffle (20) which communicates with an outlet port (7) positioned along the reservoir and an upper portion of the reservoir. In the reservoir a quantity of water is retained in a heated condition with an upper portion of the reservoir containing generally heated water of a higher temperature. An upper edge (35) of the baffle is positioned relative to the upper portion of the heated water reservoir such that passage of water from the reservoir into a cavity (22) defined, at least in part, by the baffle facilitates flow of water over the upper edge and into the outlet port. In this manner, water having a higher temperature is dispensed from the reservoir.

Abstract: A method, system, and computer program product for continuous availability of non-persistence messages in a distributed platform are provided. The method includes providing a first client application independently in operative communication with at least two servers via a first client abstraction layer, generating a critical message by the first client application, duplicating the critical message at the first client abstraction layer for each of the servers, and transmitting the duplicate critical messages independently to each of the servers. The method further includes providing a second client application independently in operative communication with each of the servers via a second client abstraction layer, receiving one or more of the duplicate critical messages at the second client abstraction layer, selecting a critical message from the one or more duplicate critical messages, and delivering the selected critical message to the second client application.

Abstract: A method, system, and computer program product for continuous availability of non-persistence messages in a distributed platform are provided. The method includes providing a first client application independently in operative communication with at least two servers via a first client abstraction layer, generating a critical message by the first client application, duplicating the critical message at the first client abstraction layer for each of the servers, and transmitting the duplicate critical messages independently to each of the servers. The method further includes providing a second client application independently in operative communication with each of the servers via a second client abstraction layer, receiving one or more of the duplicate critical messages at the second client abstraction layer, selecting a critical message from the one or more duplicate critical messages, and delivering the selected critical message to the second client application.

Abstract: A beverage system including a communication means (300) for communicating between a beverage dispensing module (32) and a base station (304). Each beverage-dispersing module (32) includes a controller (76), which is centralized for use with multiple modules (32) or dedicated to an individual module (32). The controller (76) collects information about the module (32) or modules. The controller (76) includes link (302), which connect the controller (76) to the base station (304). The base station (304) includes a means for displaying display (305) and can provide visual auditor or other information about numerous conditions.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a system, method and apparatus for controlling the flavor of a beverage produced from a concentrate, based on the conductivity of the beverage being produced. The apparatus includes a conductivity sensor which provides a controller with real time conductivity data from the beverage being served. The controller is capable of comparing the real time conductivity data to a preprogrammed range of conductivity readings and adjusting a variable speed pump to keep the real time conductivity data within the preprogrammed range.

Abstract: A beverage apparatus is provided for heating a liquid and is operable either by foreign or domestic voltages. The apparatus may have a heating element that couples directly to the voltage source, regardless of whether the voltage source is foreign or domestic. The apparatus also may have a power supply that couples directly to the voltage source, regardless of whether the voltage source is foreign or domestic. The power supply outputs a DC voltage that may be coupled to various other components of the apparatus either directly or after subsequent processing.

Abstract: A semiconductor device, comprising a trench extending into the device from a surface. The trench has sidewalls extending along the length of the trench, a depth and a width defined at said surface between said sidewalls. The trench is at least partly filled with a material. At least one of the sidewalls is provided with at least one lateral recess, the or each recess providing a discrete localised increase in said trench width.

Abstract: A beverage apparatus (30) having a plurality of dispensing modules (32) and a housing (34) that defines a chamber (36) containing water or liquide suitable for use in brewing.

Abstract: A heated water reservoir for use as a heated water dispenser, in conjunction with a beverage dispenser or for other uses. The heated water reservoir (5) includes a baffle (20) which communicates with an outlet port (7) positioned along the reservoir and an upper portion of the reservoir. In the reservoir a quantity of water is retained in a heated condition with an upper portion of the reservoir containing generally heated water of a higher temperature. An upper edge (35) of the baffle is positioned relative to the upper portion of the heated water reservoir such that passage of water from the reservoir into a cavity (22) defined, at least in part, by the baffle facilitates flow of water over the upper edge and into the outlet port. In this manner, water having a higher temperature is dispensed from the reservoir.

Abstract: A container positioner assembly for use in positioning a volume of material in a container relative to a dispensing apparatus. The container positioner assembly includes structures for engagement with the apparatus allowing relative movement of a container attached thereto. The container positioner assembly may include an assist system which facilitates biased movement of the container relative to the apparatus.

Abstract: An apparatus for making and dispensing a plurality of beverages, the dispensing apparatus comprising; a plurality of beverage dispensing modules (32), each beverage module having a container (68) and a brewing assembly (30) for making a respective beverage and delivering the respective beverage to the container, and a housing (34) associated with the plurality of beverage dispensing modules and defining a chamber containing a liquid for supply to the beverage making assemblies to make respective beverages.