Abstract: A blockchain-based exchange system includes a distributed group of computers operating a distributed consensus algorithm and having a distributed ledger. The system enables trades to be recorded on the distributed ledger. The system performs operations including receiving, from a first user, a deposit of a first value, converting the first value into a first pool token, adding the first value to a first pool, receiving, from a second user, a deposit of a second value.

Abstract: A method of developing a road conditioning monitoring model is disclosed. The method comprises utilizing vehicle sensors to collect data under controlled conditions over a road surface to develop a training data set. The training data set undergoes a data analysis to determine an absolute running mean associated with the first road surface under controlled conditions. Abnormalities in the road surface are detected by comparing the absolute running mean with the training data set. The detected abnormalities are classified to create road surface classification rules. A method of developing a road condition database is also disclosed, that comprises utilizing vehicle sensors during operation of a vehicle to collect data during the operation and feeding the data into the road conditioning monitoring model to classify the road conditions on which the vehicle is driven. A system for determining road condition impact on a vehicle is also disclosed.

Abstract: The microstructure of titanium alloy powder compacts is refined and improved by a method which comprises beta solution heat treating the compact, hydrogenating and then dehydrogenating the compact.

Abstract: The microstructure of cast titanium alloy articles is improved by a method which comprises beta solution heat treating the article, followed by hydrogenating and then dehydrogenating the article.