Abstract: Various embodiments of the invention are detection systems and methods for detecting call provenance based on call audio. An exemplary embodiment of the detection system can comprise a characterization unit, a labeling unit, and an identification unit. The characterization unit can extract various characteristics of networks through which a call traversed, based on call audio. The labeling unit can be trained on prior call data and can identify one or more codecs used to encode the call, based on the call audio. The identification unit can utilize the characteristics of traversed networks and the identified codecs, and based on this information, the identification unit can provide a provenance fingerprint for the call. Based on the call provenance fingerprint, the detection system can identify, verify, or provide forensic information about a call audio source.

Abstract: A locking system for a temperature-controlled container is provided. The container has an interior and a barrier having an open position allowing access to the interior of the container and a closed position blocking access to the interior of the container. The locking system includes a temperature sensor for sensing a temperature within the container; a locking device coupled to the barrier to lock the barrier in the closed position; and a controller in communication with the locking device and the temperature sensor. The controller receives the sensed temperature from the temperature sensor and controls the locking device based on the sensed temperature. The controller is configured to control the locking device to lock the barrier in the closed position when the sensed temperature rises above a predetermined threshold temperature.

Abstract: A tap cell configured to enable electrical connection from a buried power rail of an integrated circuit to a power distribution network includes. The tap cell includes a buried power rail layer including VDD and VSS power supply lines, insulating layers and metal layers alternately arranged on the buried power rail layer, a first power supply interconnect in metal layer M1 or higher electrically coupled to the VDD power supply line, and a second power supply interconnect in metal layer M1 or higher electrically connected to the VSS power supply line. The first power supply interconnect and the second power supply interconnect are configured to be electrically connected to the power distribution network, and the VDD and VSS power supply lines are configured to supply power from the power distribution network to the buried power rail of the integrated circuit. The tap cell is free of any active semiconductor devices.

Abstract: A tap cell configured to enable electrical connection from a buried power rail of an integrated circuit to a power distribution network includes. The tap cell includes a buried power rail layer including VDD and VSS power supply lines, insulating layers and metal layers alternately arranged on the buried power rail layer, a first power supply interconnect in metal layer M1 or higher electrically coupled to the VDD power supply line, and a second power supply interconnect in metal layer M1 or higher electrically connected to the VSS power supply line. The first power supply interconnect and the second power supply interconnect are configured to be electrically connected to the power distribution network, and the VDD and VSS power supply lines are configured to supply power from the power distribution network to the buried power rail of the integrated circuit. The tap cell is free of any active semiconductor devices.

Abstract: A robotic handling apparatus includes a vertical motion mechanism and a first arm member connected to the vertical motion mechanism. The first arm member is movable in a vertical direction by the vertical motion mechanism. The robotic handling apparatus includes a second arm member connected to the vertical motion mechanism via the first arm member, and a first drive unit configured to drive the second arm member to pivot about a first axis. An end effector is connected to the second arm to transfer an article from a first position to a second position by the motion of the vertical motion mechanism, first arm member, and second arm member, the first arm member being mounted to a side of the vertical motion mechanism relative to the vertical direction.

Abstract: A robotic handling apparatus includes a vertical motion mechanism and a first arm member connected to the vertical motion mechanism. The first arm member is movable in a vertical direction by the vertical motion mechanism. The robotic handling apparatus includes a second arm member connected to the vertical motion mechanism via the first arm member, and a first drive unit configured to drive the second arm member to pivot about a first axis. An end effector is connected to the second arm to transfer an article from a first position to a second position by the motion of the vertical motion mechanism, first arm member, and second arm member, the first arm member being mounted to a side of the vertical motion mechanism relative to the vertical direction.

Abstract: A robotic apparatus for transporting a workpiece includes a first arm that pivots about a first axis and a second arm that is pivotably connected to the first arm. The second arm has a surface upon which the workpiece can be received. A first drive unit of the robotic apparatus drives the first arm member to pivot about the first axis. The robotic apparatus includes a controller that controls the first drive unit to move the surface of the second arm member to transport the workpiece. The control unit also controls the first drive unit such that the surface is not moved at an acceleration value that exceeds a predetermined acceleration limit during the transport of the workpiece.

Abstract: A method of error protection. In one embodiment, the method of error protection consists of detecting an error during communication between nodes in a network. The nodes are separated by a link in the network. Further communication between the nodes is blocked in response to the detected error. The blocked communication is then unblocked, provided the communicating nodes have resolved the detected error. The unblocking of communication re-enables communication between the nodes.

Abstract: The herein described system and methods encompass a tradable (e.g., exchange-listed) instrument that represents an interest in a fund asset (e.g., an underlying currency). In an illustrative implementation, the interest in the fund asset can be purchased (or sold) against units of another currency and can function as a tradable instrument (e.g., the tradable instrument can reflect the relative value of pairs (or groups) of currencies). In an illustrative practice of the herein described systems and methods, a trust can be formed whose underlying investment can consist of demand deposits denominated in a selected currency (e.g., euros ()). The trust can operate to receive an investment amount in a first currency (e.g., euros) and provide shares (or trust receipts) having a value in a second currency (e.g., U.S. dollars). The shares (or receipts) of the trust can be listed, quoted, and traded on a trading system.

Abstract: A security and its transaction are provided. In an illustrative implementation, a plurality of securities are provided that are aggregated/combined according to at least one instruction set to form a bundled instrument security. The illustrative implementation provides that, in practice, the exemplary bundled instrument security may be transacted at a bundled price. Furthermore, the implementation provides that the bundled price be derived from the price of the plurality of securities and a selected multiple value and/or security feature. The illustrative implementation further provides that options may be made available and/or transacted on the bundled instrument security.

Abstract: A method of error protection. In one embodiment, the method of error protection consists of detecting an error during communication between nodes in a network. The nodes are separated by a link in the network. Further communication between the nodes is blocked in response to the detected error. The blocked communication is then unblocked, provided the communicating nodes have resolved the detected error. The unblocking of communication re-enables communication between the nodes.

Abstract: This invention is for a system and a process that will allow people to use a wireless phone or a wireline telephone to activate and control remote appliances using their spoken voice. The system is comprised of four operating networks: the speech activated control network, the caller's network, the administrative network and the appliance network. A caller initially registers with the speech activated control network to provide voice sample, credit information and assigned PIN. Thereafter, a caller can call the system to selectively instruct the system to perform a specific function by one of the appliances within the appliance network, such as setting a particular appliance in motion or making a purchase from one of the preprogrammed appliances, including effecting secured payments for the transaction. The administrative network maintains data relating to the user as well as the individual remote appliances and the manufacturers of these appliances.