Abstract: Methods and systems for transmitting data are disclosed. In one embodiment a portable electronic device comprises a processor-implemented user interface module to cause the presentation of a first information field to a user as part of a graphical user interface in the portable electronic device, and to receive information entered or data identification in the first information field. A data transmitting module commences transmitting the information entered or the data identified over a network in response to the user interface module detecting that the user has navigated away from the first information field.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus to allocating and/or configuring persistent memory are described. In an embodiment, memory controller logic configures non-volatile memory into a plurality of partitions at least in part based on one or more attributes. One or more volumes (visible to an application or operating system) are formed from one or more of the plurality of partitions. Each of the one or more volumes includes one or more of the plurality of partitions having at least one similar attribute from the one or more attributes. In another embodiment, memory controller logic configures a Non-Volatile Memory (NVM) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) into a persistent region and a volatile region. Other embodiments are also disclosed and claimed.

Abstract: A camera system comprises an image capturing device, object detection module, object tracking module, and match classifier. The object detection module receives image data and detects objects appearing in one or more of the images. The object tracking module temporally associates instances of detected objects, each of which has a signature representing features of the detected object. The match classifier matches object instances by analyzing data derived from the signatures. The match classifier determines whether the signatures match.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and non-transitory computer readable media are correction of geographic inconsistency in item properties. A system identifies locations of interest based on a location of a mobile device and acquires item-descriptive and item-property data associated with an item at the location of interest. The system connects to a secure network to identify a corresponding item and retrieve corresponding item-property data associated with the corresponding item from a secure item database server. The system determines a difference between the corresponding item-property data and the item-property data and updates the secure item database server based on the difference.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method the preparation of an inverted sugar product, called high test molasses, using novel reaction parameters. More particularly it relates to the preparation of high-test molasses using an acid wherein the loss of sugar due to use of acid and high temperature as in conventional method is eliminated.

Abstract: The present invention is directed towards a method for evaluating driver performance. In exemplary embodiments, the method comprises receiving driver activity associated with a driver of a vehicle in a fleet, determining a driver score based on predetermined criteria and generating and updating a driver profile based on the driver activity and evaluating the driver score to generate rewards for the driver and updating the driver profile accordingly.

Abstract: This disclosure provides systems and methods for improving the performance of a water pumping station. A server can be configured to receive data from a plurality of sensors included within the water utility plant. The server can cleanse the data received from the water utility plant to generate cleansed data. The server can prepare the cleansed data for use by the water utility plant to generate plant-specific data. The server also can generate real-time analytic data based on the plant-specific data.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for a touchless testing platform employed to, for example, create automated testing scripts, sequence test cases, and implement determine defect solutions. In one aspect, a method includes the actions of receiving a log file that includes log records generated from a code base; processing the log file through a pattern mining algorithm to determine a usage pattern; generating a graphical representation based on an analysis of the usage pattern; processing the graphical representation through a machine learning algorithm to select a set of test cases from a plurality of test cases for the code base and to assign a priority value to each of the selected test cases; sequencing the set of test cases based on the priority values; and transmitting the sequenced set of test cases to a test execution engine.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for communicating between applications. In one exemplary embodiment, there is provided a system for communicating between applications where the system includes a Rich Internet Application and a control room within a server system The Rich Internet Application broadcasts information to the control room and the control room broadcasts the information to applications connected to the system. Moreover the Rich Internet Application also transmits low priority information to a web application for delayed logging and processing.

Abstract: A variable width support system includes an adjustable width person support apparatus (PSA), an adjustable width person support surface (PSS), and first and second controllers. The first controller controls a function of the PSA and receives a first input corresponding to a function of the PSA via a first user interface. The second controller controls a function of the PSS and: a) receives a second input corresponding to a function of the PSS via a second user interface when the first controller is not in communication with the second controller, and b) receives a third input corresponding to a function of the PSS via the first controller when the first controller is in communication with the second controller. The second controller controls a function of the PSS in accordance with the third input when the first controller is in communication with the second controller.

Abstract: The invention relates to the compounds or its pharmaceutical acceptable polymorphs, solvates, enantiomers, stereoisomers and hydrates thereof. The pharmaceutical compositions comprising an effective amount of compounds of formula I, formula II, formula III, formula IV, formula V, formula VI, formula VII and formula VIII and, the methods for the treatment of cancer and infectious diseases may be formulated for oral, buccal, rectal, topical, transdermal, transmucosal, lozenge, spray, intravenous, oral solution, buccal mucosal layer tablet, parenteral administration, syrup, or injection. Such compositions may be used to treatment of cancer, neoplasm, infections and skin diseases.

Abstract: A visibly transparent, homogeneous UV-blocking cellulose nanocrystal/lignin nanocomposite film and a method of making the same. The film is made by dispersing cellulose nanocrystals and lignin in an aqueous, alkaline solution to yield a dispersion; casting the dispersion onto a substrate; and evaporating the aqueous, alkaline solution to yield a homogeneous, visibly transparent film that at least partially absorbs ultraviolet (UV) radiation.

Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to methods and systems for providing exactly-once transaction semantics for fault tolerant FPGA based transaction systems. The systems comprise middleware components in a server as well as client end. The server comprises Hosts and FPGAs. The FPGAs control transaction execution (the application processing logic also resides in the FPGA) and provide fault tolerance with high performance by means of a modified TCP implementation. The Hosts buffer and persist transaction records for failure recovery and achieving exactly-once transaction semantics. The monitoring and fault detecting components are distributed across the FPGAs and Hosts. Exactly-once transaction semantics is implemented without sacrificing performance by switching between a high performance mode and a conservative mode depending on component failures. PCIE switches for connectivity between FPGAs and Hosts ensure FPGAs are available even if Hosts fail.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a device including a processor, a plurality of hardware accelerator engines and a hardware scheduler is disclosed. The processor is configured to schedule an execution of a plurality of instruction threads, where each instruction thread includes a plurality of instructions associated with an execution sequence. The plurality of hardware accelerator engines performs the scheduled execution of the plurality of instruction threads. The hardware scheduler is configured to control the scheduled execution such that each hardware accelerator engine is configured to execute a corresponding instruction and the plurality of instructions are executed by the plurality of hardware accelerator engines in a sequential manner. The plurality of instruction threads are executed by plurality of hardware accelerator engines in a parallel manner based on the execution sequence and an availability status of each of the plurality of hardware accelerator engines.

Abstract: Phone systems, phone devices (including hardware, software and firmware), and methods of operating a phone. Described herein are dissociated phone systems including one or a plurality of local client phones with basic call handling capability that communicate though a remote phone server but are locally controlled by a controller gateway that manages the local network including the local client phones.

Abstract: The Fischer-Tropsch process can be used for the conversion of hydrocarbonaceous feed stocks into normally liquid and/or solid hydrocarbons (i.e. measured at 0° C., 1 bar). The feed stock (e.g. natural gas, associated gas, coal-bed methane, residual oil fractions, biomass and/or coal) is converted in a first step into a mixture of hydrogen and carbon monoxide. This mixture is often referred to as synthesis gas or syngas. The present invention relates to process for preparing a paraffin product from a carbonaceous feedstock and a system for preparing a paraffin product from a carbonaceous feedstock.

Abstract: Gamified computerized project/workflow/activity management system and method which harnesses the innate human desire for playful competition and continual skill advancement to improve organizational productivity. The system allows team member (or team group) bidding on project tasks, where the members or groups accumulate points according to various criteria including how well their work product meets previously established criteria, as well as an opportunity to acquire additional points from mastering various task related learning material. Other factors, such as providing assistance to other team members, evaluating work product, and the like are also awarded points. Competition is fostered by allowing team members or groups to see where their point score ranks versus other players or groups, while teamwork and member skill growth is also encouraged.

Abstract: Provided herein is are multilayer damping laminates comprising alternating damping and constraining layers. The materials and configurations of the damping layers are selected such that the damping layers have a decreasing glass transition temperature profile beginning at the first damping layer, allowing the laminates to effectively dissipate vibrations over a wider range of operating temperatures and/or frequencies. Also provided are systems and methods using the multilayer damping laminates.

Abstract: Examples provide a system for score-based verification of basket contents. A user trust score is generated based on the user's transaction history, item selection area data, and trust rules. The trust score provides a base value which is decremented by a predetermined amount based on behavior-related triggers detected as the user scans items during item selection to generate a temporary per-basket verification score. The triggers include a threshold number of item voids, a threshold number of unknown items scanned, and/or a threshold time elapsed after scanning an item. If the per-basket verification score is greater than or equal to a minimum threshold score, the basket is approved for check-out. If the per-basket verification score is below the threshold value, the basket of items is selected for a partial verification of the contents of the basket. If the partial verification fails, a comprehensive verification of the basket contents is initiated.

Abstract: Authentication of electronic document is based on multiple digital signatures incorporated into a blockchain. Structured data, metadata, and instructions may be hashed to generate the multiple digital signatures for distribution via the blockchain. Any peer receiving the blockchain may then verify an authenticity of an electronic document based on any one or more of the multiple digital signatures incorporated into the blockchain.