Abstract: A process for making oligomers of polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) with desirable intrinsic viscosity and carboxylic end group concentrations includes combining 1.4-butane diol (BDO). terephthalic acid and a catalyst to from a mixture and heating the mixture until the clearing point is reached based on visual inspection. The PBT oligomers are used in a continuous process for making polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) resin.

Abstract: Embodiments include a method, system, and computer program product for acquiring a data repository, the data repository being associated with a log configured to receive metadata. Then, a content of the log with respect to at least one manipulation of the data repository is modified by adding first metadata of the metadata. Further, signatures that identify control statements configured to govern the at least one manipulation of the data repository are collected by adding second metadata of the metadata into the log.

Abstract: Embodiments are directed to a computer-implemented method for determining whether a program has been modified. The method can include determining that a first instance of the program is loaded in main memory. The method can further include determining a starting memory location of the first instance of the program. A second instance of the program is loaded into main memory. The second instance of the program is loaded such that memory references in the second instance of the program are resolved as if the second instance were loaded at the starting memory location of the first instance of the program. The first instance of the program is compared with the second instance of the program.

Abstract: Embodiments are directed to a computer-implemented method for determining whether a program has been modified. The method can include determining that a first instance of the program is loaded in main memory. The method can further include determining a starting memory location of the first instance of the program. A second instance of the program is loaded into main memory. The second instance of the program is loaded such that memory references in the second instance of the program are resolved as if the second instance were loaded at the starting memory location of the first instance of the program. The first instance of the program is compared with the second instance of the program.

Abstract: An intelligent switching method and system. The method includes retrieving by a computer processor of an intelligent switching device, detection data indicating that an individual is located within a specified proximity of an apparatus. The intelligent switching device is lockably attached to the apparatus. The computer processor receives a request from an individual for enabling the apparatus. The computer processor determines that the individual is in compliance with safety procedures associated with operating the apparatus and generates an enable signal. The enable signal enables a power signal for the apparatus. The computer processor indicates that the apparatus has been enabled and is operational.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are disclosed to determine a consumer classification segment. A disclosed example method involves generating, with a processor, a list of consumer classification segments based on geographic indicators associated with a mobile device, associating, with the processor, the mobile device with a first consumer classification segment of the list of consumer classification segments if the geographic indicators were retrieved while a first application was executed, and associating, with the processor, the mobile device with a second consumer classification segment of the list of consumer classification segments if the geographic indicators were retrieved while a second application was executed.

Abstract: A method, apparatus, computer-readable medium, and/or system may comprise a computing device comprising a processor and memory storing computer-executable instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the computing device to generate a secure session connection between a computing device and a server associated with a plurality of routing networks. The computing device may receive, from the server and via the secure session connection, data associated with the plurality of routing networks. The computing device may determine whether a request to use a routing network of the plurality of routing networks at a location of a second computing device has been received. In response to determining that the request to use the routing network has been received, the computing device may determine, based on the data associated with the plurality of routing networks, a score for the request to use the routing network.

Abstract: A method, apparatus, computer-readable medium, and/or system may comprise a user device configured to transmit, to a computing device, data indicative of a first routing network and data indicative of a second routing network. The computing device may comprise a processor and memory storing computer-executable instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the computing device to receive, from the user device, the data indicative of the first routing network and the data indicative of the second routing network. The computing device may determine, based on the data indicative of the first routing network, a plurality of parameters for the first routing network. The computing device may determine, based on the data indicative of the second routing network, a plurality of parameters for the second routing network. The computing device may generate a secure session connection between the computing device and a server associated with the second routing network.

Abstract: A method, apparatus, computer-readable medium, and/or system may comprise a computing device comprising a processor and memory storing computer-executable instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the computing device to generate a secure session connection between the computing device and a server associated with a plurality of routing networks. The computing device may receive, from the server and via the secure session connection, data associated with the plurality of routing networks. The computing device may determine whether activity associated with a user and involving at least one of the plurality of routing networks is detected. In response to determining that the activity associated with the user is detected, the computing device may determine, based on the data associated with the plurality of routing networks, a score for the activity. The computing device may determine a third party routing network different from each routing network of the plurality of routing networks.

Abstract: A method, apparatus, computer-readable medium, and/or system may comprise a computing device comprising a processor and memory storing computer-executable instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the computing device to receive, from a user device, data indicative of an item. The computing device may be located at a first location, and the user device may be located at a second location, where the first location is different from the second location. The computing device may identify the item based on item recognition using the data indicative of the item. The computing device may determine, based on the identified item, one or more routing networks for the user device to use for the identified item. The computing device may generate, for display via the user device, a notification indicating the one or more routing networks for the user device to use for the identified item.

Abstract: A method, apparatus, computer-readable medium, and/or system may comprise a computing device comprising a processor and memory storing computer-executable instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the computing device to generate a secure session connection between the computing device and a server associated with one or more routing networks. The computing device may receive, from the server and via the secure session connection, data associated with the one or more routing networks. The computing device may store, at a database, the data associated with the one or more routing networks. The computing device may determine whether new activity associated with a user and involving at least one of the one or more routing networks is detected. In response to determining that new activity associated with the user is detected, the computing device may transmit, to the database, a request for the stored data associated with the one or more routing networks.

Abstract: A method, apparatus, computer-readable medium, and/or system may comprise a wireless sensing device configured to detect that a user device is within range of a location. In response to detecting that the user device is within range of the location, the wireless sensing device may transmit, to a computing device, data indicating that the user device is within range of the location. The computing device may comprise a processor and memory storing computer-executable instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the computing device to generate, for display via the user device, a notification indicating the one or more routing networks for the user device to use at the location. After the user device is within range of the location, the computing device may generate a secure session connection between the computing device and the user device.

Abstract: A method, apparatus, computer-readable medium, and/or system may comprise a computing device comprising a processor and memory storing computer-executable instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the computing device to generate a first secure session connection between the computing device and a first server associated with a first routing network. The computing device may receive, from the first server and via the first secure session connection, data associated with the first routing network. The computing device may generate a second secure session connection between the computing device and a second server associated with a second routing network. The computing device may receive, from the second server and via the second secure session connection, data associated with the second routing network. The computing device may analyze the data associated with the first routing network and the data associated with the second routing network.

Abstract: A method, apparatus, computer-readable medium, and/or system may comprise a computing device comprising a processor and memory storing computer-executable instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the computing device to generate a first secure session connection between a computing device and a first server associated with a first routing network. The computing device may receive, from the first server and via the first secure session connection, a plurality of pieces of data associated with the first routing network. The computing device may generate a second secure session connection between the computing device and a second server associated with a second routing network. The computing device may receive, from the second server and via the second secure session connection, a plurality of pieces of data associated with the second routing network.

Abstract: An intelligent switching method and system. The method includes retrieving by a computer processor of an intelligent switching device, detection data indicating that an individual is located within a specified proximity of an apparatus. The intelligent switching device is lockably attached to the apparatus. The computer processor receives a request from an individual for enabling the apparatus. The computer processor determines that the individual is in compliance with safety procedures associated with operating the apparatus and generates an enable signal. The enable signal enables a power signal for the apparatus. The computer processor indicates that the apparatus has been enabled and is operational.

Abstract: In accordance with one embodiment, a method is provided that includes providing a liquid nitrogen storage system configured to cool a supply of liquid nitrogen to a temperature below the vapor point of liquid nitrogen; coupling a piping system with the liquid nitrogen storage system to convey a portion of the supply of liquid nitrogen from the liquid nitrogen storage system; coupling the piping system with a liquid nitrogen control valve configured to control a flow of liquid nitrogen to at least one liquid nitrogen dispensing head; disposing the at least one liquid nitrogen dispensing head above a conveyance device operable to convey an aggregate stream of a concrete batching plant during use; and disposing the at least one liquid nitrogen dispensing head in a position to dispense an output flow of liquid nitrogen onto the aggregate stream of the concrete batching plant during use.

Abstract: A system, method, apparatus, and computer program product for a privacy ensured brokered identity federation system. The privacy ensured brokered identity federation system connects a user in a brokered identity federation environment that blinds relying parties (RP) from credential service providers (CSP), blinds CSPs from RPs, and blinds a user's identity and data from the federation middleware hubs. The system utilizes ring signatures to attest to CSPs that a valid RP of the federation is making a request. The process utilizes CSP ring signatures to assure RPs that a valid CSP of the federation has provided a response. The process utilizes per transaction encryption keys created by the RP to ensure the federation has no access to data messages. It can further ensure that only the correct RP can decrypt a CSP response.

Abstract: Various embodiments for an adjustable flow nozzle system having a manifold with a plurality of adjustable flow nozzles in which the flow rate of each adjustable flow nozzle may be individually adjusted are described herein.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for making oligomers of polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) with desirable intrinsic viscosity and carboxylic end group concentrations. The PBT oligomers are used in a continuous process for making polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) resin.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are disclosed to determine a consumer classification segment. A disclosed example method involves generating, with a processor, a list of consumer classification segments based on geographic indicators associated with a mobile device, associating, with the processor, the mobile device with a first consumer classification segment of the list of consumer classification segments if the geographic indicators were retrieved while a first application was executed, and associating, with the processor, the mobile device with a second consumer classification segment of the list of consumer classification segments if the geographic indicators were retrieved while a second application was executed.