Abstract: Systems and methods for performing open-loop quantum error mitigation using quantum measurement emulations are provided. The open-loop quantum error mitigation methods do not require the performance of state readouts or state tomography, reducing hardware requirements and increasing overall computation speed. To perform a quantum measurement emulation, an error mitigation apparatus is configured to stochastically apply a quantum gate to a qubit or set of qubits during a quantum computational process. The stochastic application of the quantum gate projects the quantum state of the affected qubits onto an axis, reducing a trace distance between the quantum state and a desired quantum state.

Abstract: Systems and methods for performing open-loop quantum error mitigation using quantum measurement emulations are provided. The open-loop quantum error mitigation methods do not require the performance of state readouts or state tomography, reducing hardware requirements and increasing overall computation speed. To perform a quantum measurement emulation, an error mitigation apparatus is configured to stochastically apply a quantum gate to a qubit or set of qubits during a quantum computational process. The stochastic application of the quantum gate projects the quantum state of the affected qubits onto an axis, reducing a trace distance between the quantum state and a desired quantum state.

Abstract: The present invention comprises four embodiments of an apparatus, which allows fishing poles or other items to be carried with a standard sized tackle box in combination with one hand. The present invention also allows fishing poles to be stored on the lid (or elsewhere) on a tackle box so that the tackle box and poles form one compact unitary package. The rods are arranged longitudinally with the tackle box, and are attached to the lid of the tackle box, not the handle, such that the handle is left clear. In each embodiment, a tube or tube portion secures the handle end of the pole, while an optional cutout may be provided to secure the reel portion to on side of the box lid. The apparatus may be built into the box lid, or may be provided as an aftermarket or OEM attachment. Optional rod clips may be used to hold the upper portion of the rod if a multi-piece rod is disassembled.

Abstract: A contact relating to a communication being processed in a contact center (such as for example a voice call, video call or chat session) is allocated a unique identifier. A web page is accessible to the remote customer involved in the communication. On entering the unique identifier in the web page the user is provided with a customised page including information regarding the status of the contact (such as for example queue position, queue skillset, and expected wait time) and the user can select options in this page to influence the processing of the contact by the contact center, such as by switching queues, requesting a specific agent to handle the contact or terminating the contact and substituting an email or a callback request.

Abstract: A bristle brush has a head with a multiplicity of closely spaced recesses in one surface thereof and in which are disposed bristle tufts of U-shaped configuration which extend outwardly thereof. The tufts are comprised of multiple bristles and have a bight portion disposed adjacent the bottom of the recesses and vertically extending leg portions. Staples are disposed between the leg portions of the tufts and pressing the bight portions downwardly in the recesses. The staples have a body portion of generally rectangular cross section and of greater length than the diameter of the recesses. A multiplicity of ribs are provided on at least one side surface and extend transversely thereof. The ribs are spaced apart in the vertical direction a distance at least three times the width of the ribs, and the ribs are of substantially lesser height than the thickness of the body portion. At least some of the ribs are embedded in the material of the head about the recesses.

Abstract: The present invention comprises four embodiments of an apparatus, which allows fishing poles or other items to be carried with a standard sized tackle box in combination with one hand. The present invention also allows fishing poles to be stored on the lid (or elsewhere) on a tackle box so that the tackle box and poles form one compact unitary package. The rods are arranged longitudinally with the tackle box, and are attached to the lid of the tackle box, not the handle, such that the handle is left clear. In each embodiment, a tube or tube portion secures the handle end of the pole, while an optional cutout may be provided to secure the reel portion to on side of the box lid. The apparatus may be built into the box lid, or may be provided as an aftermarket or OEM attachment. Optional rod clips may be used to hold the upper portion of the rod if a multi-piece rod is disassembled.

Abstract: This invention provides a spectacle holder for containment of a pair of spectacles, the holder being attachable to any convenient surface, wherein the holder comprises:(a) a body (10) having a substantially flat surface (11) for attachment of the holder to the convenient surface;(b) an upper (as viewed in use) clasp (12) adapted to encircle or partially encircle one arm of a pair of spectacles; and(c) at least one lower (as viewed in use) side support (13A, 13B) adapted to maintain the abovementioned arm in position,wherein the pair of spectacles may be contained by means of insertion of the abovementioned arm through the clasp (12) and through the support or supports and removed as required.