Abstract: A method of communicating between a first electronic communication device of a plurality of electronic communication devices and a wireless communication initiating device for reading the first electronic communication device. The method comprises receiving, at the first electronic communication device, a communication signal from the wireless communication initiating device and determining a first characteristic value relating to the communication signal. The method further comprises receiving at least a second characteristic value relating to a communication signal received by at least a second electronic communication device that is connected to the first electronic communication device and initiating communication with a reading device based on the first and second value.

Abstract: A system for location-aware authentication is configured to receive an authentication request associated with an identifier of a user for accessing an application and retrieves user information associated with the identifier and the application. The system then determines that the user information includes a geofence and information associated with a device of the user. Based on the geofence and the device information, the system sends a geolocation data request to the device, causing the device to gather and send the device's current geolocation data to the computing system. A data structure is generated to store data related to the device's current geolocation and sent to the application, which in turn causes the application to grant or deny the authentication request.

Abstract: Tamper-proofing and secure identity validation techniques in a transaction processing system and secure electronic payment techniques are disclosed. A tamper-proof transaction processing device is provided and comprises at least two different strength adhesives to secure parts of the device together and a housing comprising at least a first and second protective layer. An electronic component comprising a secure element chip storing unique information relating to the chip is located between the first and second protective layer in the housing. In another aspect, a transaction processing system includes a payment instrument that is configured to approve only negative value and/or zero value transaction requests. Another aspect provides an identity card checking system and method where the identity card is brought into proximity of a data processing device and identity information is displayed on the screen of the data processing device for the period of time while the card is in proximity.

Abstract: A method of communicating between a first electronic communication device of a plurality of electronic communication devices and a wireless communication initiating device for reading the first electronic communication device. The method comprises receiving, at the first electronic communication device, a communication signal from the wireless communication initiating device and determining a first characteristic value relating to the communication signal. The method further comprises receiving at least a second characteristic value relating to a communication signal received by at least a second electronic communication device that is connected to the first electronic communication device and initiating communication with a reading device based on the first and second value.

Abstract: Under one aspect, a composition includes a substrate; a first polynucleotide coupled to the substrate; a second polynucleotide hybridized to the first polynucleotide; and a catalyst coupled to a first nucleotide of the second polynucleotide, the catalyst being operable to cause a chemiluminogenic molecule to emit a photon. Under another aspect, a method includes providing a catalyst operable to cause a first chemiluminogenic molecule to emit a photon; providing a substrate; providing a first polynucleotide coupled to the substrate; hybridizing a second polynucleotide to the first polynucleotide; coupling a first quencher to a first nucleotide of the second polynucleotide; and inhibiting, by the first quencher, photon emission by the first chemiluminogenic molecule.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for detecting a suspicious and/or a non-suspicious activity during an electronic transaction performed by a user device. One method comprises identifying, by a monitoring and detection component, a starting check point in the electronic transaction. The monitoring and detection component may then receive contextual data from one or more sensors of the user device. Based on the contextual data and a machine learning model, the monitoring and detection component may determine whether an expected behavior occurred. Entry of user credentials may be enabled in response to determining that the expected behavior occurred, whereas the electronic transaction may be terminated in response to determining that the expected behavior did not occur.

Abstract: A system allows the identification and protection of sensitive data in a multiple ways, which can be combined for different workflows, data situations or use cases. The system scans datasets to identify sensitive data or identifying datasets, and to enable the anonymisation of sensitive or identifying datasets by processing that data to produce a safe copy. Furthermore, the system prevents access to a raw dataset. The system enables privacy preserving aggregate queries and computations. The system uses differentially private algorithms to reduce or prevent the risk of identification or disclosure of sensitive information. The system scales to big data and is implemented in a way that supports parallel execution on a distributed compute cluster.

Abstract: Systems and methods include providing a tolerance ring with a friction enhancement feature on at least one surface of the tolerance ring to increase at least one friction-related property of the tolerance ring. The friction enhancement feature provides the tolerance ring with an increased retention force while providing an optimum radial force that allows a component secured by the tolerance ring to move freely while reducing or altogether preventing axial movement of the component.

Abstract: The present invention provides detection methods for detecting a pre-cancerous epithelial cell signature. The present invention further provides reagents for use in the detection methods. A subject detection method is useful in various imaging, diagnostic, prognostic, and patient monitoring methods, which are also provided.

Abstract: An automatic dishwashing cleaning composition having a new protease.

Abstract: An isolated or purified AON for modifying pre-mRNA splicing in the Receptor for Advanced Glycation End-products (RAGE) to modulate splicing of the RAGE gene transcript or part thereof is provided.

Abstract: A brominated copolymer of at least one conjugated diene and at least one styrenic monomer is prepared such that at least 45 percent, but no more than 70 percent, of the non-aromatic double bonds In the copolymer are brominated. The produced brominated copolymer is useful as a flame retardant and exhibits surprisingly small domain sizes after dissolution in styrenic monomer which is subsequently polymerized.

Abstract: An electronic wireless communication device is provided, comprising: a wireless communication means for communicating with a wireless communication initiating device; means for monitoring a communication signal received by the wireless communication means; means for sending at least a first characteristic value relating to the communication signal received by the wireless communication means to at least one other electronic wireless communication device; means for receiving at least a further characteristic value relating to a communication signal received by the at least one other electronic wireless communication device; and processing means for carrying out a comparison based on the first characteristic value and the further characteristic value, wherein the electronic wireless device is configured to selectively activate communication with the wireless communication initiating device based on the result of the comparison.

Abstract: An electronic wireless communication device is provided, comprising: a wireless communication means for communicating with a wireless communication initiating device; means for monitoring a communication signal received by the wireless communication means; means for sending at least a first characteristic value relating to the communication signal received by the wireless communication means to at least one other electronic wireless communication device; means for receiving at least a further characteristic value relating to a communication signal received by the at least to one other electronic wireless communication device; and processing means for carrying out a comparison based on the first characteristic value and the further characteristic value, wherein the electronic wireless device is configured to selectively activate communication with the wireless communication initiating device based on the result of the comparison.

Abstract: A block transfer apparatus for transferring a block between an upstream and downstream clamps of a block delivery system. The apparatus includes: a frame pivotally mounted to a support; a clamping assembly mounted to the frame and linearly extendable relative thereto, and including a pair of gripper jaws for clamping opposing sides of the block. The apparatus receives a block in the gripper jaws in an approximate position; rotates to a drop position and releases the block allowing it to self-datum onto first and second orthogonal datum surfaces. The apparatus re-clamps the block after the drop by applying a clamping force to opposing sides of the block to register the block against a third datum surface to thereby datum the position of the block with respect to the clamping assembly; and presents the block clamped in the datumed position for transfer to the downstream clamp.

Abstract: Systems and methods of achieving feasibility of optimization constraints. One system includes an electronic processor configured to receive a request associated with an original set of constraints and determine an irreducible infeasible subset (IIS) of the original set of constraints. The electronic processor is also configured to remove the IIS from the original set of constraints resulting in a subset of remaining constraints of the original set of constraints. The electronic processor is also configured to remove a constraint from the IIS resulting in a feasible subset of remaining constraints of the IIS. The electronic processor is also configured to determine a new set of constraints, the new set of constraints including the subset of remaining constraints of the original set of constraints and the feasible subset of remaining constraints of the IIS. The electronic processor is also configured to output a result based on the new set of constraints.

Abstract: A fast, flexible, and affordable structural building solution is disclosed. Current construction methodologies are prohibitively costly, slow, and wasteful. This construction method provides responsive and adaptive short to long term structural solutions. A reconfigurable flat packed modular structure can be shipped, assembled, and move-in ready in a fraction of the time of standard structural solutions. This system is easy to assemble and reusable with decreased maintenance costs and utilizes standardized shipping infrastructure. The structural elements are designed to build flexible residential, commercial, and industrial spaces. Component standardization reduces construction and maintenance cost over traditional building methods. The ease of construction reduces the learning curve for the assembly process. Embedded utilities in the components further minimize construction time. The modular nature of the design system allows for rapid assembly, disassembly, and redeployment as needed.

Abstract: Under one aspect, a composition includes a substrate; a first polynucleotide coupled to the substrate; a second polynucleotide hybridized to the first polynucleotide; and a catalyst coupled to a first nucleotide of the second polynucleotide, the catalyst being operable to cause a chemiluminogenic molecule to emit a photon. Under another aspect, a method includes providing a catalyst operable to cause a first chemiluminogenic molecule to emit a photon; providing a substrate; providing a first polynucleotide coupled to the substrate; hybridizing a second polynucleotide to the first polynucleotide; coupling a first quencher to a first nucleotide of the second polynucleotide; and inhibiting, by the first quencher, photon emission by the first chemiluminogenic molecule.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for generating an acoustic authentication data entry interface. One method comprises generating a random sequence of characters and a visual user interface element comprising a plurality sections, each section of the visual user interface element being associated with a respective character of the generated random sequence of characters. A section of the visual user interface elements is displayed to a user. Concurrently, an audio recording of a character associated with the displayed section is played to the user. Based on determining user selection of the displayed section, the character associated with the displayed section is logged as part of an authentication data. When all of the characters constituting the authentication data are logged, an electronic transaction authorization request is sent to an acquirer processor.

Abstract: A method of communicating between a first electronic communication device of a plurality of electronic communication devices and a wireless communication initiating device for reading the first electronic communication device. The method comprises receiving, at the first electronic communication device, a communication signal from the wireless communication initiating device and determining a first characteristic value relating to the communication signal. The method further comprises receiving at least a second characteristic value relating to a communication signal received by at least a second electronic communication device that is connected to the first electronic communication device and initiating communication with a reading device based on the first and second value.