Abstract: A video pass-through computing system includes a head-mounted display device including a display, a camera configured to image a physical scene according to an exposure timing, and an augmented reality control circuit configured to receive a virtual image pixel stream and composite the camera image pixel stream with the virtual image pixel stream to generate a display image pixel stream output to the display, and if a corresponding pixel of the camera image pixel stream is not in temporal synchronization with a pixel of the virtual image pixel stream adjust the exposure timing of the camera.

Abstract: A safety assembly for use with a laser-directed energy weapon is disclosed. The assembly comprises a control system comprising a photodetector and a processing unit; and an optical device configured to attach to a target such that, when attached, the optical device provides a light beam to the photodetector. The processing unit is arranged to compare the received light beam against one or more predetermined attributes, and to permit the laser-directed energy weapon to fire only when the received light beam is determined to have the one or more attributes.

Abstract: A data application programming interface (API) platform can help connect to a data API of a financial entity. The present disclosure is related to determining that a connection to the data API via a first data API platform is likely to be unsuccessful (e.g., fail, not support, low performance, etc.) and providing a connection via a second data API platform.

Abstract: Methods, systems and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage medium, for processing parts using machine tool workstations. The machine tool workstations are grouped into multiple groups, where each group includes workstations of the same type. For each of the multiple groups, data representing parts to be processed by the type of workstations included in the group are transmitted to a combinatorial optimization problem solver. Data representing a sequence of ordered subsets of the multiple parts that produce a reduced setup time for the workstations in the group are received from the solver. An average delay time associated with the generated sequence of ordered subsets of the collection of parts is computed. If the average delay time is less than the predetermined threshold, parts are released according to the generated sequence of ordered subsets of the collection of parts to the group for processing.

Abstract: A hydrodynamic bearing for supporting a shaft includes a bearing housing and one or more pad modules. The bearing housing defines an inner surface and one or more axial grooves adjoining the inner surface. Each of at least one of the one or more pad modules includes a pad body, a root portion configured to couple in one of the axial grooves of the bearing housing, and a web portion connecting the pad body and the root portion.

Abstract: A system and method for aggregating account data, and more specifically, a system and method for aggregation of financial account data that provides enhanced privacy and security protections to a user by enabling the user to maintain custody of his or her login credentials. A syncing agent in coordination with a system add-on coordinates log-in to a remote system and storage of session information. Syncing agent utilizes the session agent to retrieve additional information on behalf of the user or perform other tasks on the remote server.

Abstract: An aspect that includes a method for constructing a wall. The method includes placing a plane of insulation (1) at the location for the wall. Applying a layer of cladding (2) on a side of the plane of insulation (1). The method further includes forming a concrete wall structure (3) on an opposite side of the plane of insulation (1) such as by in situ placing a cementitious material against the plane of insulation (1). Another aspect includes an apparatus for constructing a wall. A third aspect includes a system for constructing a wall. A fourth aspect includes an admixture composition.

Abstract: A soft-switching Phase-Shift Full-Bridge (PSFB) converter system may include a transformer comprising a primary side and a secondary side. Phase-leading circuitry and phase-lagging circuitry may be located on the primary side of the transformer. The phase leading a phase lagging circuitry may include one or more bridge switches. The system may further include clamping circuitry coupled to the secondary side of the transformer. The clamping circuitry configurable to, when in an active clamping mode, short the secondary side of the transformer. An inductance may be included on the primary side of the transformer to collect and store energy from an input source when the secondary side of the transformer is shorted. The energy stored in the inductance may be used to enable soft-switching of the bridge switches in the phase-lagging circuitry during a dead time or a circulating time of the bridge switches in the phase-leading circuitry.

Abstract: A system for navigating through dynamic virtual lounges comprises a processor associated with a server. The processor is configured to access a virtual environment comprising a virtual lounge and a plurality of associated virtual sub-lounges. The processor is configured to authorize an interaction session between an avatar and the virtual lounge in response to an interaction request from a user device. The processor is configured to automatically detect and authorize the avatar to enter and interact with each virtual sub-lounge of the virtual lounge. The processor is configured to conduct multiple interactions between the avatar and the virtual sub-lounges. The processor is further configured to generate corresponding interaction datasets and interaction tokens for the avatar. The processor is further configured to generate a user interaction session dataset for the avatar based on the interaction datasets and interaction tokens.

Abstract: Systems and methods for performing adaptive bitrate streaming using alternative streams of protected content in accordance with embodiments of the invention are described. One embodiment of the invention includes a processor, and memory containing a client application. In addition, the client application configures the processor to: request a top level index file identifying a plurality of alternative streams of protected content, where each of the alternative streams of protected content are encrypted using common cryptographic information; obtain the common cryptographic information; request portions of content from at least the plurality of alternative streams of protected content; access the protected content using the common cryptographic information; and playback the content.

Abstract: Automated migration systems and methods are described for discovering and tracking a migration of legacy networked resources within a computer network environment. A network resource discovery application (app) implemented on a migration server executes, during an active migration session, a predefined migration query selected from one or more predefined migration queries customized based on corresponding migration types. The predefined migration query discovers a set of network dependencies of a legacy networked resource, corresponding to a migration type, and accessible on a computer network comprising a plurality of online network resources.

Abstract: According to one or more embodiments of the present invention, modification of concrete within a pumping line is achieved with new designs of inline static mixers allowing passage of concrete material that is primarily of solids in the form of suspended minerals, cement and aggregates, and without benefit of the flow of additional fluid, such as the airflow driving a shotcrete process. According to one or more embodiments of the present invention, modification within a concrete pumping line is essential where unmodified concrete is necessary for purposes of batching or pumping, such as where the modification creates a very rapid set or an extreme thickening. According to one or more embodiments of the present invention, modification, unmodified concrete can be delivered to the point of inline modification at the end of a pumping line, where highly reactive components can then be intermixed.

Abstract: A method is provided in one example embodiment and includes detecting actions taken by users in a computer-implemented matching system and, for each of the detected actions, storing data indicative of the detected action. The method further includes filtering the stored data in accordance with at least one filter selected by an administrator of the computer-implemented matching system and creating a user action log from the filtered stored data. The user action log includes all of the stored data that matches the selected at least one filter. The at least one filter may include log start time, log end time, type of action, user ID, target user ID, and/or site type. The detected action may include viewing another user's profile, changing the user's own profile, sending a message to another user via the computer-implemented matching system, and/or performing a matching search using the computer-implemented matching system.

Abstract: A method for validating an access request with respect to an application is provided. The method includes: receiving an access request from a user with respect to an application; retrieving, from a memory, group identification information that relates to at least one group to which the user belongs; retrieving, from the memory, scope information that indicates qualifications and/or characteristics of a relationship between the user and the at least one group; and generating a token that notifies the application of the group identification information and the scope information, and is usable by the application for validating the access request. The method may be implemented in an Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS) environment.

Abstract: Federated systems for issuing playback certifications granting access to technically protected content are described. One embodiment of the system includes a registration server connected to a network, a content server connected to the network and to a trusted system, a first device including a non-volatile memory that is connected to the network and a second device including a non-volatile memory that is connected to the network. In addition, the registration server is configured to provide the first device with a first set of activation information in a first format, the first device is configured to store the first set of activation information in non-volatile memory, the registration server is configured to provide the second device with a second set of activation information in a second format, and the second device is configured to store the second set of activation information in non-volatile memory.

Abstract: A system comprising a computer-readable storage medium storing at least one program, and a computer-implemented method for enhancing and personalizing an interactive marketplace. The systems and methods provided herein may allow a user to receive search results that are tailored to the user's personal preferences based on social and purchasing information known about the user. In addition, the systems and methods provided herein may provide shipping updates to a buyer that include a personalized message based on location information provided by the package being shipped. In addition, the systems and methods provided herein allow merchants to provide incentives and rewards for shoppers by participating in interactive shopping games.

Abstract: A coated container having reduced nonspecific adsorption of nonspecific targets can have an interior volume surrounded by one or more walls having one or more interior surfaces, and a coating comprising a spray-coated hydrogel layer surface attached to the one or more interior surfaces, the spray-coated hydrogel having surface roughness with surface features with an average features height of less than 20 nm.

Abstract: Phased loss function training of machine learning models that are configured for performing super-resolution image processing includes training with two or more discrete phases that each apply different combinations of loss function training to the super-resolution models. In a first phase, for example, a first loss function is applied to the model that is a per-pixel or a non-perceptual loss function. In a second phase, which begins after the model reaches a threshold of convergence in the first phase, a blended loss function is applied, which includes the application of at least one perceptual loss function. Then, after the model reaches a subsequent threshold of convergence in the second phase, which is greater than the threshold of convergence in the first phase, the model is optionally further modified with optimizations such as quantization and/or sparsity optimizations for further facilitating subsequent super-resolution processing.

Abstract: A footpad for a self-balancing vehicle comprising a low durometer elastomeric material body for enhanced ride comfort and a support structure comprising at least one stiffer reinforcing member having at least a portion embedded in the elastomeric material body and in close proximity to the elastomeric material body edges for improved footpad response and fixation integrity.