Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for providing aid to the industrial workforce based on intelligent learning, comprising receiving a query via an input acceptor, routing the query to an autodidact engine, said autodidact engine comprising a knowledge base and a native accumulator. The method further comprises receiving, by a data segregator, data associated with a product or services from one or more data sources, said data sources including at least a product data source, a customer data source and a tribal knowledge source and segregating, by the data segregator, the received data from said data sources into structured and unstructured data. Further, the method comprises providing, by the data segregator, the structured and the unstructured data to the native accumulator and performing, by the native accumulator, one or more operations to process the received data from the segregator. Further, the method includes storing the processed data from the native accumulator into the knowledge base.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, systems, and articles of manufacture are disclosed that decode purchase data using an image. An example apparatus includes processor circuitry to execute machine readable instructions to at least crop an image of a receipt based on detected regions of interest, apply a first mask to a first cropped image to generate first bounding boxes corresponding to rows of the receipt, apply a second mask to a second cropped image to generate second bounding boxes corresponding to columns of the receipt, generate a structure of the receipt by mapping words detected by an optical character recognition engine to corresponding first bounding boxes and second bounding boxes based on a mapping criterion, classify the second bounding boxes by identifying an expression of interest in ones of the second bounding boxes, and generate purchase information by extracting text of interest from the structured receipt based on the classifications.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, systems, and articles of manufacture are disclosed that decode purchase data using an image. An example apparatus includes a dictionary including associated product descriptions and barcodes, interface circuitry, and processing circuitry to execute machine readable instructions to obtain purchase details and barcodes corresponding to a receipt, the purchase details including receipt product descriptions, generate a search query that includes a first receipt product description of the receipt product descriptions, a list of barcodes corresponding to the barcodes, and a store identifier associated with the receipt, execute a search against the dictionary using the search query to identify a barcode from the list of barcodes that corresponds to the first receipt product description, and in response to identifying the barcode that corresponds to the first receipt product description, associating the barcode and the first receipt product description and adding the association to the dictionary.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, systems, and articles of manufacture are disclosed that decode purchase data using an image. An example apparatus includes a dictionary including associated product descriptions and barcodes, interface circuitry, and processing circuitry to execute machine readable instructions to obtain purchase details and barcodes corresponding to a receipt, the purchase details including receipt product descriptions, generate a search query that includes a first receipt product description of the receipt product descriptions, a list of barcodes corresponding to the barcodes, and a store identifier associated with the receipt, execute a search against the dictionary using the search query to identify a barcode from the list of barcodes that corresponds to the first receipt product description, and in response to identifying the barcode that corresponds to the first receipt product description, associating the barcode and the first receipt product description and adding the association to the dictionary.

Abstract: Techniques and solutions are provided for checking two or more object instances or files for consistency. If an inconsistency is detected, remedial action can automatically be taken to resolve the inconsistency. For example, a check type to determine a particular type of consistency can be associated with a remedial action to be implemented if a check fails. The two or more object instances or files can represent data that is stored at a source system, sent to a target system, and where a version of the data sent to the target system is then received back by the source system and used for consistency checking. In particular implementations, object instances or files can be assigned a common identifier to facilitate their comparison.

Abstract: Techniques and solutions are provided for checking two or more object instances or files for consistency. If an inconsistency is detected, remedial action can automatically be taken to resolve the inconsistency. For example, a check type to determine a particular type of consistency can be associated with a remedial action to be implemented if a check fails. The two or more object instances or files can represent data that is stored at a source system, sent to a target system, and where a version of the data sent to the target system is then received back by the source system and used for consistency checking. In particular implementations, object instances or files can be assigned a common identifier to facilitate their comparison.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, systems, and articles of manufacture are disclosed that decode purchase data using an image. An example apparatus includes processor circuitry to execute machine readable instructions to at least crop an image of a receipt based on detected regions of interest, apply a first mask to a first cropped image to generate first bounding boxes corresponding to rows of the receipt, apply a second mask to a second cropped image to generate second bounding boxes corresponding to columns of the receipt, generate a structure of the receipt by mapping words detected by an optical character recognition engine to corresponding first bounding boxes and second bounding boxes based on a mapping criterion, classify the second bounding boxes by identifying an expression of interest in ones of the second bounding boxes, and generate purchase information by extracting text of interest from the structured receipt based on the classifications.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, systems, and articles of manufacture are disclosed that decode purchase data using an image. An example apparatus includes a dictionary including associated product descriptions and barcodes, interface circuitry, and processing circuitry to execute machine readable instructions to obtain purchase details and barcodes corresponding to a receipt, the purchase details including receipt product descriptions, generate a search query that includes a first receipt product description of the receipt product descriptions, a list of barcodes corresponding to the barcodes, and a store identifier associated with the receipt, execute a search against the dictionary using the search query to identify a barcode from the list of barcodes that corresponds to the first receipt product description, and in response to identifying the barcode that corresponds to the first receipt product description, associating the barcode and the first receipt product description and adding the association to the dictionary.

Abstract: A messaging service is disclosed that provides access to data center event data for physical infrastructure assets via dynamically configurable custom tags defined by customers. For example, a network services exchange provider or co-location provider deploys a data center monitoring system that monitors physical infrastructure assets that enable system operation within a data center for events. The system implements an API which applies custom tags defined by customers to the assets, wherein each custom tag defines attributes of the assets. The system receives subscription requests that describe events and custom tags applied to the assets. The data center infrastructure monitoring system publishes a subscription of event data related to the events for the assets to which the custom tags are applied. Further, a feed manager receives updates to asset equipment and changes to metadata describing the assets and automatically updates the subscription to account for the changes.

Abstract: Ad segments on a Web page are filled with ads that are served by a service provider operating between a user computer and publisher on one end and multiple ad serving entities on the other. The service provider implements a bidding process for the ad segment. The winning ad serving entity (DSP, ATD, advertiser, etc.) has its ad delivered to the user browser by the service provider where it is displayed in the Web page. The floor e-CPM for the ad segment is determined by the publisher using data related to the user (demographic, geographic, socio-economic, etc.), information on the ad segment (e.g., location on page), and relationships the publisher (e.g., a DSP having a relationship with the publisher may be offered a lower e-CPM). The service provider provides tools and highly granular information for the publisher in order to create an appropriate floor e-CPM for the ad segment.

Abstract: Various methods and systems for using email to convey backup and restore data are disclosed. One method involves: receiving a request to perform a backup system operation; generating an email that includes data and metadata (which is associated with the data); and sending the email to an email address associated with a backup system component. The request can be a backup request, in which case the data includes data to be backed up, and the backup system component is a backup server. Alternatively, the request can be receiving a restore request. In this scenario, the data includes data to be restored, and the backup system component is a backup client.

Abstract: A process and an apparatus for producing a composite material utilize a rotatable hollow body that is inclined with an upstream side being higher than a downstream side. A reaction zone is defined within an elongated chamber in the hollow body. Protrusions inwardly extend from an inner peripheral wall of the hollow body adjacent to the reaction zone. Base material is input into the chamber via a base material introduction port and a carbon source vapor is input into the chamber via a carbon source supply port. A heater heats the reaction zone to a temperature at which carbon nanotubes form on the base material from the carbon source vapor. The protrusions catch base material disposed on the inner peripheral wall of the hollow body when the hollow body rotates and then drop the base material through the reaction zone so that the base material contacts the carbon source vapor.

Abstract: A mobile computing device and an accessory device are individually equipped with features and components that enable magnetic coupling of the two devices. Specific embodiments provide for the use of one or more horseshoe magnets for use in the magnetic coupling mechanisms. As an addition or alternative, electromagnetic coupling may be used to selectively maintain and/or orient the two devices in a mated position.

Abstract: Auto-trespass can be at least temporarily disabled subsequent to an automatic failover. The automatic failover exchanges roles between an active path and a passive path, such that the passive path becomes the active path and vice versa. By disabling auto-trespass, hosts that are unaware that the automatic failover has occurred will not trigger another failover when those hosts attempt to perform I/O operations via the formerly-active path. This can reduce performance decreases that would otherwise occur due to the active role being traded in a “ping-pong” manner between the paths.

Abstract: Described herein is technology for, among other things root image caching and indexing for block-level distributed application management. The technology involves storing blocks of a root image on a first storage unit and storing blocks of leaf images on respective second storage units. The leaf images include additional data blocks not previously contained in the root image and changes made by respective compute nodes to the blocks of the root image. The technology includes caching blocks of the root image that have been accessed by at least one compute node. The technology also includes receiving indexing results pertaining to the root image from one compute node and providing the results for other compute nodes.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for scheduling a backup operation for a computer is described. The method includes searching a database for at least one record possessing an absence indicia. The method further includes scheduling an operation to be performed during a time period associated with the at least one record.

Abstract: A process and an apparatus for producing a composite material utilize a rotatable hollow body that is inclined with an upstream side being higher than a downstream side. A reaction zone is defined within an elongated chamber in the hollow body. Protrusions inwardly extend from an inner peripheral wall of the hollow body adjacent to the reaction zone. Base material is input into the chamber via a base material introduction port and a carbon source vapor is input into the chamber via a carbon source supply port. A heater heats the reaction zone to a temperature at which carbon nanotubes form on the base material from the carbon source vapor. The protrusions catch base material disposed on the inner peripheral wall of the hollow body when the hollow body rotates and then drop the base material through the reaction zone so that the base material contacts the carbon source vapor.

Abstract: Described herein is technology for, among other things virus scanning for block-level distributed application management. The technology involves storing blocks of a root image on a first storage unit and storing blocks of leaf images on respective second storage units. The leaf images include additional data blocks not previously contained in the root image and changes made by respective compute nodes to the blocks of the root image. The technology includes receiving a notification from one of the compute nodes that the root image has been scanned for viruses and providing the notification to other compute nodes.

Abstract: Various methods and systems for using email to convey backup and restore data are disclosed. One method involves: receiving a request to perform a backup system operation; generating an email that includes data and metadata (which is associated with the data); and sending the email to an email address associated with a backup system component. The request can be a backup request, in which case the data includes data to be backed up, and the backup system component is a backup server. Alternatively, the request can be receiving a restore request. In this scenario, the data includes data to be restored, and the backup system component is a backup client.

Abstract: The present invention provides an exemplary process for manufacturing a flexible packaging laminate into a pouch for containing liquids such as edible oil. The process includes taking granules of polypropylene and medium density polyethylene in a proportion of 1-1.5:1.5-2.5, —melting the granules at 200-230 degrees Celsius in a 3 layer blown film extruder to form a co-extruded film, —printing the film by a Rotogravure printing technique at 40-60 degrees Celsius, —laminating the printed film with a conventional 5 layer co-extruded nylon film at 60-80 degrees Celsius, —curing the laminated film at 35-45 degrees Celsius for at least 2 days, —and slitting the cured laminated film to a desired size for using with a Form Fill Seal machine (FFS Machine) at 160-180 degrees Celsius, to make pouches that hold liquids, such as edible oil.