Abstract: Systems, methods, and other embodiments associated with swarm management are described. One example system comprises a communication component configured to establish a communication link with at least one element, where the at least one element is part of a swarm. The example system also comprises a management component configured to manage performance of a task list by the swarm through the communication link.

Abstract: A method includes receiving, from an exchange rate computer, a rate for exchange between a first value type and a second value type, providing, to a clearing and settlement system, the rate or a derivative thereof, and receiving a trade sum from the clearing and settlement system. The trade sum corresponds to an expected settlement amount for a plurality of transactions in which receivers in the transactions receive values of the second value type. At least some of the transactions utilize the rate or a derivative thereof. The method also includes transmitting, to a correspondent entity computer, an exchange request to exchange an amount of value from the first value type to the second value type. The amount of value is based on the trade sum. The clearing and settlement system initiates a transfer message to the correspondent entity computer to transfer the value of the second value type.

Abstract: A die roll used to form soft gel capsules via rotary encapsulation are disclosed herein. The die roll has a main body surface around an exterior of a plurality of cavities. The plurality of cavities is arranged in juxtaposed orientations of a trailing portion of one and a leading portion of an immediately neighboring cavity, and the main body surface has an elevated surface between each respective set of the trailing portion of one and the leading portion of the immediately neighboring cavity. Methods of using the die roll in rotary encapsulation and the soft gel capsules formed thereby are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method, system, and computer program product for explaining predictions made by black box time series models. The method may include identifying a black box time series model. The method may also include predicting one or more time instances using the black box time series model. The method may also include selecting a predicted time instance from the predicted data. The method may also include receiving training data for the black box time series model. The method may also include generating a set of white box time series models similar to the black box time series model. The method may also include selecting a preferred white box time series model. The method may also include analyzing behavior of the preferred white box time series model. The method may also include generating an explanation illustrating why the black box time series model forecasted the predicted time instance.

Abstract: Methods of making orally available softgels includes pre-wetting a probiotic with an edible oil to produce a wetted supplement, wherein the edible oil is present in a range of 25% to 75% by weight of a total weight of the probiotic and edible oil, heating the wetted supplement to a temperature in a range of 35° C. to 40° C., blending the wetted supplement and a molten chocolate component together to produce a liquid fill material, encapsulating the liquid fill material in a softgel coating to produce an orally available softgel, and cooling the orally available softgel to have a softgel capsule shell comprising 5% to 15% by weight water. The fill material is a solid at room temperature in the cooled orally available softgel.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for centralized validation of potential network calls, such as calls proposing database transactions, on a distributed system. The distributed system may include multiple systems that apply independent criteria for validating proposals, which criteria may not be available external to the individual systems. Moreover, the systems may lack an ability to validate proposals prior to submitting such proposals for commitment. A centralized network call parameter validation system as disclosed herein may validate potential network calls with high confidence by applying probability models of data pattern and hashing digit checksum to potential network call parameter values, which models are generated based on statistical analysis of historical network call values.

Abstract: An ankle foot orthopaedic apparatus (10) includes a sole (66), a control part (18), and a connection arrangement (16) for connecting the sole (66) to the control part (18) for controlling or guiding the orientation of the sole (66) in use. The sole (66) includes a sole connector part (20), which comprises part of the connection arrangement (16). The control part (18) includes a control part connector part (22), which comprises part of the connection arrangement (16). The connection arrangement (16) permits movement of the apparatus (10) between a connected condition, in which the sole (66) is connected to the control part (18), and a disconnected condition, in which the sole (66) is disconnected from the control part (18).

Abstract: A die roll may be used to form soft gel capsules via rotary encapsulation. The die roll may include a plurality of cavities. At least one cavity includes a cavity length, and the die roll includes a first die surface provided along a first portion of the cavity length and a second die surface provided along a second portion of the cavity length. The second die surface may be elevated relative to the first die surface.

Abstract: The present invention provides a fragrance composition comprising at least one fragrance, at least one alkoxy alcohol solvent, and at least one co-solvent, and wherein the composition has a water content of less than 5 wt. %. The invention further provides an atomiser for dispensing a fragrance; the atomiser comprising: a. An outer housing; b. An orifice plate and piezo electric element; c. A liquid reservoir comprising a liquid to be atomised, the liquid comprising the fragrance composition hereinabove; and d. A liquid transport member, wherein the liquid transport member extends from within the liquid reservoir to abut the orifice plate, and wherein the liquid transport member is substantially contained within the liquid reservoir and both the liquid transport member and liquid reservoir are readily detachable together from the atomiser.

Abstract: Methods and systems for implementing one-time pad (OTP) encryption in industrial wireless instruments advantageously make use of data storage devices now available that can store a large number of encryption keys or pads in a small enough package to fit within an industrial wireless instrument. In some embodiments, the wireless instruments use solid-state memory devices that can easily hold a sufficient number of pads to last the expected lifetime of the wireless instruments. The solid-state memory devices are installed only during manufacturing of the wireless instruments where tamper-resistant manufacturing and assembly techniques may be used to ensure security for the pads. Likewise, the solid-state memory devices of the wireless instruments are also replaced or replenished only at an authorized manufacturer should additional pads be needed.

Abstract: Gaming content for a game session is provided to a first client device associated with a user, the game session operating in a first mode of operation. An indication is received that the game session on the first client device has initiated a second mode of operation. Based on the initiation of the second mode, the game session operating in the second mode is initiated on a second client device associated with the user. An interface element is presented in the game session on the first client device to facilitate a connection with the second client device, which may then be used to control aspects of operations in the second mode.

Abstract: A power pack for a power tool. The power pack includes an electric motor configured to drive a power tool. The power pack also includes a motor controller with a relay circuit communicating with the electric motor. The relay circuit has a switch that may be connected to a power supply, whereby the power supply powers the electric motor. The power pack also comprises non-transitory computer-readable storage media having computer-executable instructions for monitoring operation of the power pack. When executed by at least one processor, the computer-executable instructions cause the at least one processor to: monitor input data relating to operation of the power pack; determine, based at least in part on the input data, that operation of the power pack deviated from an ideal state; and, based on the determination of deviation, cause the switch to electrically disconnect the electric motor from the power supply.

Abstract: Methods of making orally available softgels includes pre-wetting a probiotic with an edible oil to produce a wetted supplement, wherein the edible oil is present in a range of 25% to 75% by weight of a total weight of the probiotic and edible oil, heating the wetted supplement to a temperature in a range of 35° C. to 40° C., blending the wetted supplement and a molten chocolate component together to produce a liquid fill material, encapsulating the liquid fill material in a softgel coating to produce an orally available softgel, and cooling the orally available softgel to have a softgel capsule shell comprising 5% to 15% by weight water. The fill material is a solid at room temperature in the cooled orally available softgel.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for centralized validation of potential network calls, such as calls proposing database transactions, on a distributed system. The distributed system may include multiple systems that apply independent criteria for validating proposals, which criteria may not be available external to the individual systems. Moreover, the systems may lack an ability to validate proposals prior to submitting such proposals for commitment. A centralized network call parameter validation system as disclosed herein may validate potential network calls with high confidence by applying probability models of data pattern and hashing digit checksum to potential network call parameter values, which models are generated based on statistical analysis of historical network call values.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to orally available stabilized supplement-containing articles (e.g., softgels). The stabilized supplement may be a probiotic, and may contain a stabilizing component derived from chocolate. The present disclosure also relates to methods of making such stabilized articles.

Abstract: A method for automatically collecting and analyzing data from a plurality of industrial equipment includes automatically establishing communication between sensor nodes of the plurality of equipment and a walk-in device in response to the walk-in device entering a data collection area in a facility associated with the plurality of electrical equipment. The method also includes determining if the walk-in device is an authorized device to collect data from the plurality of industrial equipment and, in response to determining the walk-in device is an authorized device, automatically collecting select data from the plurality of industrial equipment on the walk-in device. The collected data is processed and one or more actions are performed based on the collected data.

Abstract: A wireless sensor preferably has a case which is intrinsically safe and has no exposed parts which can become not intrinsically safe due to the passage of time or through contact with chemicals typically encountered in a location where the wireless sensor is used. It preferably has no integral visual display other than lights, and it preferably includes at least one signal light. The sensor preferably includes a wireless transceiver for allowing remote read and remote control of the sensor. The sensor preferably includes piezoelectric pressure detectors for allowing a user to locally interact with the sensor by pressing on the case. Data can be automatically harvested from the sensors by a portable electronic data-retrieving device which is usually geographically remote from the sensors when the portable electronic data-retrieving device and the sensors are in range of a wireless system which allows them to communicate when they are geographically proximate each other.

Abstract: Systems and methods for heteroaromatic silicon fluoride compounds as radiopharmaceuticals with theranostic properties are described. The theranostic heteroaromatic silicon fluoride compounds can be conjugated with various disease binding ligands and/or chelators for imaging and therapeutic applications.

Abstract: In one implementation, a method for visually indicating positional/rotational information of a finger-wearable device. The method includes: determining a set of translational values and a set of rotational values for the finger-wearable device, wherein the finger-wearable device is worn on a finger of a user; displaying, via a display, a visual representation of a location of the finger-wearable device based on the set of translational values; generating a visual representation of a grasp region of the user based on the set of translational values and the set of rotational values; and concurrently displaying, via the display, the visual representation of the grasp region with the visual representation of the location of the finger-wearable device.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for centralized validation of potential network calls, such as calls proposing database transactions, on a distributed system. The distributed system may include multiple systems that apply independent criteria for validating proposals, which criteria may not be available external to the individual systems. Moreover, the systems may lack an ability to validate proposals prior to submitting such proposals for commitment. A centralized network call parameter validation system as disclosed herein may validate potential network calls with high confidence by applying probability models of data pattern and hashing digit checksum to potential network call parameter values, which models are generated based on statistical analysis of historical network call values.