Abstract: A tire picking system (100) performs a process for picking one or more tires stored in an unknown arrangement and for which a target location must be realized. A gripper (108) and a robot (102) including a gripping device (104) supported by a pivotable elongated arm (106), the gripping device extending from the elongated arm to a free end (104a) where the gripper is disposed, form part of the system (100). An image processing module applies data representative of the physical environment around the robot (102) to a deployed neural network in order to determine one or more parameters of a target tire (P*); the robot is set in motion based on the determined parameters of the target tire, so that the gripper can pick a target tire (P*) selected by the system (100) from among the stored tires.

Abstract: Phytoceutical compositions from polar organic extracts of the Ambrosia maritima plants and uses thereof for treatment of coronavirus infections are described.

Abstract: A computer system comprises a communications module; a processor coupled to the communications module; and a memory coupled to the processor, the memory storing processor-executable instructions which, when executed, configure the processor to receive, via the communications module, a signal that includes an ownership key associated with a digital asset minted on a payment card network; store the ownership key associated with the digital asset in a digital wallet; send, via the communications module and to the payment card network, a signal that includes a request to perform an action on the digital asset using the ownership key; receive, via the communications module and from the payment card network, a signal that indicates permission for the action to be performed on the digital asset; and perform the action.

Abstract: A process for directing the movement of a robot (102) with a gripper (108) that picks a target tire (P*) from an arrangement of tires includes the following steps: providing a system (100) for picking one or more tires stored in the arrangement of tires, the robot forming part of this system; determining one or more parameters of the target tire in the arrangement of tires; determining the diameter of the target tire; determining the tire radius (RP) and the rim radius (RJ) of the target tire; an approaching step whereby the robot approaches the target tire identified for picking; a picking step whereby the target tire is picked by the gripper; and extracting the target tire from the arrangement of tires in order to place it in a target location.

Abstract: An example operation includes one or more of receiving a block, extracting information from the block, correlating an identifier to the information as previously stored in a first storage area, replacing the information in the block with the identifier, and submitting the block with the identifier for storage in a second storage area. The identifier links to the information previously stored in the first storage area in order to allow for recovery of the information, and at least the second storage area is in a blockchain.

Abstract: A computer-implemented process for training a model for automatically recognizing positions in tire product profiles, includes calculating an error term with respect to a label assigned in a reference of the interfaces searched in captured images of the tire product profiles that will serve as inputs to the neural network to be trained. A system (100) automatically recognizes interface variations captured in images of samples according to the disclosed process.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method is disclosed. The method includes: displaying, on a touch-sensitive display of an electronic device, an indicated value and an annulus having a base segment and a highlighted segment, wherein points along a circumference of the annulus are associated with values between a base amount and a maximum amount and wherein a size of the highlighted segment is based on the indicated value; receiving, via the touch-sensitive display, a first value-adjusting input comprising a tap operation; and in response to receiving the first value-adjusting input, adjusting at least one of the base amount or the maximum amount for causing a range of the annulus to be changed, wherein a proportion of the annulus represented by the highlighted segment corresponds to a proportion of the range represented by the indicated value.

Abstract: A computer server system comprises a communications module; a processor coupled with the communications module; and a memory coupled to the processor and storing processor-executable instructions which, when executed by the processor, configure the processor to receive, via the communications module and from a first device, a signal including a request to schedule access to a shared resource within a time window; identify, based on a load projection for the shared resource, at least one time period within the time window for the access to the shared resource; send, via the communications module and to the first device, a signal including the at least one time period and requesting confirmation that a particular one of the at least one time period is acceptable; receive, via the communications module and from the first device, a signal including confirmation that the particular one of the at least one time period is acceptable; determine that a current time has reached the particular one of the at least one ti

Abstract: A method for establishing a trusted session between a first computing device and a computer server includes obtaining identifying information for the first computing device and a second computing device. The identifying information includes identifying information corresponding to the networks to which each of the computing devices are directly connected. Based on the identifying information it may be determined that there is sufficient correspondence between the first and second computing devices. If so, an indication is sent to the second computing device requesting confirmation that the first computing device should be authenticated to the account. An indication confirming this may then be received and, responsive thereto, the first computing device is authenticated to the account. Related computer systems and computer-readable media are also disclosed.

Abstract: Systems and methods of augmenting objects associated with personal data. A system includes a communication module, a processor, and a memory. The memory stores instructions that, when executed, configure the processor to authenticate a client device based on a credential associated with an account record. The processor receives, from the client device, an indication of a document marker and obtains, from the account record, personal data associated with the document marker. The processor transmits, to the client device, display data based on the personal data. The display data configures the client device to display an augmented reality output based on the personal data and at least one further image of the document. The personal data may include dynamic data varying over time. The display data configuring the client device to display the augmented output may be based on current personal data obtained from the account record.

Abstract: Methods and devices are provided for receiving, displaying and adjusting user input through a wearable device. An indicated value and an annulus are displayed on a touch-sensitive display of the wearable device. The annulus has a base segment and a highlighted segment. The highlighted segment begins at an origin of the annulus and extends to a first position of the annulus. The size of the highlighted segment corresponds to the indicated value. A first value-adjusting input is received at the touch-sensitive display. The first value-adjusting input includes one or both of a drag operation and a tap operation. The indicated value and the size of the highlighted segment are adjusted in accordance with the first value-adjusting input, such that the proportion of the annulus represented by the highlighted segment corresponds to a proportion of a difference between a base amount and a maximum amount represented by the indicated value.

Abstract: A computer server system comprises a communications module; a processor coupled with the communications module; and a memory coupled to the processor and storing processor-executable instructions which, when executed by the processor, configure the processor to receive, via the communications module and from a first device, a signal including a request to schedule access to a shared resource within a time window; identify, based on a load projection for the shared resource, at least one time period within the time window for the access to the shared resource; send, via the communications module and to the first device, a signal including the at least one time period and requesting confirmation that a particular one of the at least one time period is acceptable; receive, via the communications module and from the first device, a signal including confirmation that the particular one of the at least one time period is acceptable; determine that a current time has reached the particular one of the at least one ti

Abstract: A method including obtaining x-ray data for a multi-component object; processing the x-ray data to obtain at least first and second 3D representations of the object with respective first and second resolutions, the first resolution being higher than the second resolution; identifying a plurality of regions of the second 3D representation, each region corresponding to one of a number of components of the object, by at least identifying a number of initial regions of the second 3D representation, each initial region having pixel values in one of a plurality of ranges of pixel values, and adjusting each of the number of initial regions based on a comparison between the initial region and features derived from 2D sections of the object from the first 3D representation; and obtaining a 3D model.

Abstract: A computer server system comprises a communications module; a processor coupled with the communications module; and a memory coupled to the processor and storing processor-executable instructions which, when executed by the processor, configure the processor to receive, via the communications module and from a first device, a signal including a request to schedule access to a shared resource within a time window; identify, based on a load projection for the shared resource, at least one time period within the time window for the access to the shared resource; send, via the communications module and to the first device, a signal including the at least one time period and requesting confirmation that a particular one of the at least one time period is acceptable; receive, via the communications module and from the first device, a signal including confirmation that the particular one of the at least one time period is acceptable; determine that a current time has reached the particular one of the at least one ti

Abstract: A computer server system comprises a communications module; a processor coupled with the communications module; and a memory coupled to the processor and storing processor-executable instructions which, when executed by the processor, configure the processor to receive, via the communications module and from a first device, a signal including a request to schedule access to a shared resource within a time window; identify, based on a load projection for the shared resource, at least one time period within the time window for the access to the shared resource; send, via the communications module and to the first device, a signal including the at least one time period and requesting confirmation that a particular one of the at least one time period is acceptable; receive, via the communications module and from the first device, a signal including confirmation that the particular one of the at least one time period is acceptable; determine that a current time has reached the particular one of the at least one ti

Abstract: Methods and devices are provided for receiving, displaying and adjusting user input through a wearable device. An indicated value and an annulus are displayed on a touch-sensitive display of the wearable device. The annulus has a base segment and a highlighted segment. The highlighted segment begins at an origin of the annulus and extends to a first position of the annulus. The size of the highlighted segment corresponds to the indicated value. A first value-adjusting input is received at the touch-sensitive display. The first value-adjusting input includes one or both of a drag operation and a tap operation. The indicated value and the size of the highlighted segment are adjusted in accordance with the first value-adjusting input, such that the proportion of the annulus represented by the highlighted segment corresponds to a proportion of a difference between a base amount and a maximum amount represented by the indicated value.

Abstract: A simulator for providing teaching and training related to negotiable instruments is disclosed. The provided simulation includes a simulated negotiable instrument. The simulator captures an image of a portion of an environment including a piece of printed collateral. The simulator then displays an augmented reality version of the environment. Displaying the augmented reality version of the environment includes detecting the printed collateral in the image, replacing the printed collateral in the image of the portion of the environment with an image of the negotiable instrument to yield an image depicting the portion of the environment as including the negotiable instrument, and presenting, the image depicting the portion of the environment as including the negotiable instrument. The simulator provides an indication of an outcome of a simulated negotiation of the negotiable instrument. Related methods and computer-readable media are disclosed.

Abstract: Systems and methods of augmenting objects associated with personal data. A system includes a communication module, a processor, and a memory. The memory stores instructions that, when executed, configure the processor to authenticate a client device based on a credential associated with an account record. The processor receives, from the client device, an indication of a document marker and obtains, from the account record, personal data associated with the document marker. The processor transmits, to the client device, display data based on the personal data. The display data configures the client device to display an augmented reality output based on the personal data and at least one further image of the document. The personal data may include dynamic data varying over time. The display data configuring the client device to display the augmented output may be based on current personal data obtained from the account record.

Abstract: A simulator for providing teaching and training related to negotiable instruments is disclosed. The provided simulation includes a simulated negotiable instrument. The simulator captures an image of a portion of an environment including a piece of printed collateral. The simulator then displays an augmented reality version of the environment. Displaying the augmented reality version of the environment includes detecting the printed collateral in the image, replacing the printed collateral in the image of the portion of the environment with an image of the negotiable instrument to yield an image depicting the portion of the environment as including the negotiable instrument, and presenting, the image depicting the portion of the environment as including the negotiable instrument. The simulator provides an indication of an outcome of a simulated negotiation of the negotiable instrument. Related methods and computer-readable media are disclosed.

Abstract: Systems and methods of augmenting objects associated with personal data. A system includes a communication module, a processor, and a memory. The memory stores instructions that, when executed, configure the processor to authenticate a client device based on a credential associated with an account record. The processor receives, from the client device, an indication of a document marker and obtains, from the account record, personal data associated with the document marker. The processor transmits, to the client device, display data based on the personal data. The display data configures the client device to display an augmented reality output based on the personal data and at least one further image of the document. The personal data may include dynamic data varying over time. The display data configuring the client device to display the augmented output may be based on current personal data obtained from the account record.