Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include systems, methods, and computer-program products for providing an internal digital encoding as an overlay of a data element on a resource distribution instrument for blank space correction. The invention identifies a type of resource distribution instrument with blank space or faded spaces and queue it for encoding. In this way, the encoding may be a layer for a user to view the data element to confirm the resource associated with the resource distribution instrument. The encoding may be embedded into the resource distribution instrument and removable upon external transmission.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to systems, methods, and computer program products for mobile device based real-time resource deposition processing. In this way, a hold recommendation screen may be presented on a mobile device display upon identification of a potential hold on one or more physical resource distribution document depositions. The screen may transmit information regarding the hold to the user based on real-time decisioning at the terminal. The user able to reverse the recommendation and cancel a specific resource distribution document deposition within a group of resource distribution documents based on the processing hold indication.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include systems, methods, and computer-program products for providing an internal digital encoding as an overlay of a data element on a resource distribution instrument for white space correction. The invention identifies a type of resource distribution instrument with white space or insufficiencies and queue it for encoding. In this way, the encoding may be a layer for a user to view the data element to confirm the resource associated with the resource distribution instrument. The encoding may be embedded into the resource distribution instrument and removable upon external transmission.

Abstract: Polymeric charge transfer layer compositions suitable for organic layers of electronic devices that show reduced driving voltage and increased luminous efficiency.

Abstract: Various embodiments are related to apparatuses and methods for detecting a malfunctioning device using a sensor. An electronic device, such as a card reader, can be coupled to a mobile device, such as a smartphone. The smartphone has an integrated sensor, such as a motion sensor. An application can run on the smartphone and can use the sensor to determine the status of the electronic device, for example using the motion sensor to determine that the card reader has a status of malfunctioning. The application can determine that the card reader is malfunctioning by analyzing the motion sensor data to detect movements indicating multiple card swipes. If the card reader did not read any data during the card swipes, the application can deduce that the card reader is malfunctioning. The application can cause a replacement card reader to be sent to replace the malfunctioning card reader.

Abstract: A wrap system for a bucket or other vessel that is comprised of a pliant sheet of material that encases all or part of the outer surface of said bucket or vessel and is textured to resemble a desired article. The wrap can be removed but is fitted tight enough as not to fall off during normal use. The textures can include but not be limited to sports balls, (i.e. basketballs, footballs, or baseballs) or company logos, insignias, or a combination of the two.

Abstract: According to the present invention there is provided a metal matrix composite material and a method for the manufacture thereof, the material comprising an aluminium-based alloy matrix, the matrix comprising a microstructure composed of at least a first aluminium alloy phase and having a second phase of nanostructured quasicrystalline particles embedded therein and further including in said matrix fibrils of at least one other dissimilar material.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, this method encompasses a shaft with a neutral flex point mark and identification mark/sticker of quantitative characteristics that has been achieved by deflecting a shaft, at its tip, a specific distance while resting in a free floating position. Shafts are then sorted by the quantitative measurement of its propensity to bend(flex weight) into sets of shafts to be assembled into golf clubs by aligning the neutral flex point mark on the golf shaft to the neutral point mark on a golf club head.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, this method encompasses a shaft with a neutral flex point mark and identification mark/sticker of quantitative characteristics that has been achieved by deflecting a shaft, at its tip, a specific distance while resting in a free floating position. Shafts are then sorted by the quantitative measurement of its propensity to bend(flex weight) into sets of shafts to be assembled into golf clubs by aligning the neutral flex point mark on the golf shaft to the neutral point mark on a golf club head.

Abstract: A system for incrementally depositing material includes a delivery system for directing a material toward a deposition zone (5), a monitoring system for monitoring a parameter of the deposited (a) material and a processing system (11) arranged to obtain a monitored value for the parameter, derive a predicted future parameter value for the monitored parameter, compare the predicted value with a reference parameter value for the monitored parameter, and produce a control output based on the comparison of the predicted value with the reference value, the control output being capable of modifying operation of the system. The parameter monitored has the tendency to vary over time (and space), and the processing means ensure that control output is not based upon the difference between an originally monitored parameter value and a reference value but rather between a prediction generated value (accounting for passage of time or spacital difference) and the reference value.

Abstract: A multilayer ceramic repair process which provides a new electrical repair path to connect top surface vias. The repair path is established between a defective net and a redundant repair net contained within the multilayer ceramic substrate. The defective net and the repair net each terminate at surface vias of the substrate. A laser is used to form post fired circuitry on and in the substrate. This is followed by the electrical isolation of the defective net from the electrical repair structure and passivation of the electrical repair line.

Abstract: A system for incrementally depositing material includes a delivery system for directing a material toward a deposition zone (5), a monitoring system for monitoring a parameter of the deposited (a) material and a processing system (11) arranged to obtain a monitored value for the parameter, derive a predicted future parameter value for the monitored parameter, compare the predicted value with a reference parameter value for the monitored parameter, and produce a control output based on the comparison of the predicted value with the reference value, the control output being capable of modifying operation of the system. The parameter monitored has the tendency to vary over time (and space), and the processing means ensure that control output is not based upon the difference between an originally monitored parameter value and a reference value but rather between a prediction generated value (accouting for passage of time or spacital difference) and the reference value.

Abstract: An asynchronous to synchronous converter is disclosed which produces clock pulses in synchronism with data bits of a non-return-to-zero code having a variable data rate. The converter comprises a first bit clock generator which is adapted to produce a first timing signal for the first bit clock pulse of a data pulse which is one or more bits in width. The bit width is measured separately for high level and low level data pulses and the timing signal is generated accordingly. It also comprises a second bit clock generator which produces successive timing signals, one for each additional bit width, according to the maximum allowable number of bits per data pulse. Means are provided for compensating for systematic error in measured bit widths such as caused by ink spread variations. Additionally, means are provided to insert a bit clock pulse in the event of a missing pulse in the bit clock stream. Also, a digital noise rejection means is provided.