Abstract: An automated teller machine comprises a communications module; an image module; a processor; and a memory coupled to the processor storing instructions that, when executed by the processor, configure the processor to receive a first cheque for deposit; engage the image module to capture an image of the first cheque; send, via the communications module and to a server computer system, a signal that includes the image of the first cheque for acceptance; send, via the communications module and to an automated teller machine switch, a signal that includes a request for transaction authorization approval based on the first cheque; receive, via the communications module and from the server computer system, a signal that includes an indication of acceptance of the image of the first cheque; receive, via the communications module and from the automated teller machine switch, a signal that includes an indication of approval of the request for the transaction authorization based on the first cheque; and responsive to r

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide methods, systems, and computer program products for implementing intelligent timing aware metal fill optimization for an IC layout. The disclosed methods enable fill tooling to identify the existing metal tile density and provide timing-aware metal fill insertion to specifically target density requirements and enable effective timing characteristics of signal path nets.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for identifying, selecting and/or producing a plant or germplasm having root increased drought tolerance and/or increased yield under non-drought conditions as compared to a control plant. A maize plant, part thereof and/or germplasm, including any progeny and/or seeds derived from a maize plant or germplasm identified, selected and/or produced by any of the methods of the present invention is also provided.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a rectangular ceramic package structure having opposite first and second sides, an interior cavity that extends to an opening in the second side, opposite third and fourth sides spaced along a first direction, opposite fifth and sixth sides spaced along an orthogonal second direction, and non-conductive indents extending into the third and fourth sides. The device also includes a semiconductor die in the cavity, a lid that covers the opening and seals the cavity, a conductive terminal having a planar side exposed along the first side that is electrically coupled to a circuit of the semiconductor die and extends to a first one of the non-conductive indents, and conductive pins spaced apart from the conductive terminal and extending outward from the first side of the ceramic package structure along a third direction.

Abstract: A network of microfibers are fabricated with a core-shell construction from sustainable materials, where the core includes a phase-change material, such as coconut oil, and the shell includes a biomass, such as cellulose. The microfibers are made via a wet-wet electrospinning process utilizing a coaxial spinneret with an inner conduit and an outer conduit. The biomass and the phase-change material are coaxially extruded into a coagulation bath including a mixture of ethanol and water. The collected microfibers exhibit a beaded structure of PCM aggregates and biomass connecting regions between the aggregates and are effective to aid in the thermoregulation of the immediate environment surrounding the network. The microfibers are suitable for use in a variety of sustainable products such as wearable thermoregulating textiles, wall/ceiling panels, insulation, packaging material, and more.

Abstract: A portable fluid tank system can include wireless control capabilities. The portable fluid tank system can include a fluid tank with an internal volume for fluid storage and a fluid actuation system for controlled fluid movement and pressurization. An electronics housing within the portable fluid tank system can accommodate a removable energy storage device, providing power to the actuation system. The portable fluid tank system can include a multi-state control interface, facilitating direct user interaction or remote operation via a wireless communication module. The module can receive and execute commands from a remote transmitting device, enabling remote activation and control of the fluid actuation system.

Abstract: A portable fluid tank system can include a mounting assembly for secure and adaptable attachment to external docking assemblies. The portable fluid tank system can include a fluid tank with an internal volume for fluid storage and a fluid actuation system for controlled fluid movement and pressurization. An electronics housing within the portable fluid tank system can accommodate a removable energy storage device, providing power to the actuation system. The mounting assembly can include a first engagement member on the fluid tank, configured to mechanically engage with a complementary second engagement member on an external docking assembly. This engagement facilitates the secure attachment of the portable fluid tank system to the docking assembly. The mounting assembly can include a mounting frame, contoured to match the exterior geometry of the fluid tank and extend around its periphery.

Abstract: A portable fluid tank system can include a fluid tank with an internal volume for fluid storage and a fluid actuation system for controlled fluid movement and pressurization. An electronics housing within the portable fluid tank system can accommodate a removable energy storage device, providing power to the actuation system. The portable fluid tank system can include a multi-handle structure, with a first handle positioned proximate a top portion of the system and a second handle positioned proximate a side portion of the fluid tank.

Abstract: A portable fluid tank system can include a fluid tank with an internal volume for fluid storage and a fluid actuation system for controlled fluid movement and pressurization. An electronics housing within the portable fluid tank system can accommodate a removable energy storage device, providing power to the actuation system. The portable fluid tank system can include a battery compartment housing suitable for holding a removable energy storage device. The housing can define an opening for inserting the removable energy storage device therein. A battery compartment cover, capable of removably sealing the opening, can be pivotably joined to the housing by a biasing element. The biasing element can apply a force that biases the cover towards a closed position. To open the cover, a user can exert effort against the biasing force. Once released, the cover can automatically return to the closed position due to the biasing element.

Abstract: A card shuffler and a method of operating a card shuffler is provided. The method includes the step of establishing a virtual deck structure defines a virtual card assignment, defined by a matrix, for a plurality of cards. Each card is associated with one of the cells of the matrix. The method includes a first pass including the steps of placing a set of cards into the card receiving area of the shuffling device and delivering the cards, using the shuffling device, into the associated first assigned card receiving pockets of a card receiver forming a partially shuffled set of card. A second pass includes the steps of placing the partially shuffled set of cards into the card receiving area of the shuffling device and delivering the cards, using the shuffling device, into the associated second assigned card receiving pockets of the card receiver forming a shuffled set of cards.

Abstract: A portable fluid tank system can include a fluid tank with an internal volume for fluid storage and a fluid actuation system for controlled fluid movement and pressurization. An electronics housing within the portable fluid tank system can accommodate a removable energy storage device, providing power to the actuation system. The portable fluid tank system can include an integrated spill face that has an annular rim defining an aperture for fluid transfer into or out of the fluid tank. An upper segment of the rim can be elevated and closer to the housing, guiding fluid overflow away from the electronics housing and thus the electronics. A lower segment of the rim can serve as an egress point during overflows.

Abstract: A portable fluid tank system can include a fluid tank with an internal volume for fluid storage and a diaphragm pump for fluid pressurization and conveyance. The diaphragm pump can include a body defining a chamber that is in communication with the internal volume of the fluid tank, and a flexible diaphragm for pressure modulation. The portable fluid tank system can include an electronics housing to accommodate a removable energy storage device for providing power to the diaphragm pump.

Abstract: A system for data recording across a network includes a session border controller connecting incoming data from the network to an endpoint recorder. A load balancer is connected to the network between the session border controller and the endpoint and receives the incoming data from the session border controller, wherein the load balancer comprises computer memory and a processor configured to parse the incoming data into video data and audio data according to identification protocols accessible by the processor from the computer memory. A recording apparatus includes recording memory that receives the incoming data from the load balancer, stores a duplicate version of the incoming data in the recording memory, and connects the incoming data to the endpoint.

Abstract: Rotary positive displacement machines can include a rotor having a teardrop-shaped profile that undergoes planetary motion relative to a stator having an elliptical or near-elliptical profile. In some embodiments, these rotary positive displacement machines can be used for a variety of applications including as positive displacement pumps. In some embodiments the rotor and stator are helical. In some embodiments the rotor comprises a dynamic seal. Aspects of the machine geometry can be selected to provide operational and/or durability benefits.

Abstract: An integrated process and system for the production of at least one gas fermentation product from a gaseous stream has been developed. The disclosure provides improved carbon utilization through both the recycle of a bioreactor tail gas via various different flow schemes and the employment of a CO2 to CO conversion system such as a reverse water gas shift unit and hydrogen separation unit. Recycling of the bioreactor tail gas and employment of a CO2 to CO conversion process provides for favourable H2:CO molar ratios of the feed to the gas fermentation bioreactor(s) for enhanced production of fermentation products.

Abstract: A consumable for an aerosol generating device, methods and systems for manufacturing a consumable, and methods for using a consumable are provided. The consumable includes a columnar portion of aerosol generation substrate; and a heating element embedded in the columnar portion. The heating element includes a base portion and a plurality of elongate portions extending from the base portion along the columnar portion. The heating element is adapted to be driven towards the columnar portion via a force applied to the base portion.

Abstract: A drive unit for a skid steered vehicle includes a controlled differential positioned between two shafts. The end of each shaft forms an output of the drive unit connected directly to the differential outputs via the shafts. A steer motor is in driveable communication with the differential, and an electric propulsion motor is in driveable communication with the shaft outputs. A gear reduction unit, and optional gear change unit, is positioned between the differential and the electric propulsion motor. The electric propulsion motor, the gear reduction unit and optional gear change unit are connected in a parallel connection with an output of the differential to the shaft outputs. The optional gear change unit includes an epicyclic gear reduction unit having an input and an output which provides drive input from the gear change unit to the shaft.

Abstract: Systems and methods relating to dynamic spargers for generating fine bubbles within reactors such as biological and chemical reactors. A sparger system is positioned within a reactor and comprises a support plate, multiple annular shrouds engaged with the support plate, and spargers positioned within the annular shrouds defining a gap between an interior surface of the annular shroud and an exterior surface of the corresponding sparger. Liquid flows through the defined gap between an interior surface of the annular shroud and an exterior surface of the sparger. Acceleration of the liquid through the gap shears bubbles at the exterior surface of the sparger creating bubbles or fine bubbles.

Abstract: An integrated temperature swing adsorption (TSA) process and gas fermentation process and device is disclosed. A heated tail gas stream from the gas fermentation process is used to heat and regenerate adsorbent in the TSA device. A portion of treated feedstock from the TSA device is used to cool the regenerated adsorbent. Integration of a tail gas stream from the gas fermentation zone used for regeneration of absorbent in the TSA eliminates the need for an inert gas regenerant and using TSA treated gas feedstock for cooling regenerated adsorbent allows for maximum recovery and use of available gas feedstock. Alternatively, when a pressure swing adsorption (PSA) process is also employed, a purge stream from the PSA may be used as regenerant in the TSA process.

Abstract: Embodiments include translation of an integrated circuit design data into a production file. Aspects of the invention include identifying a top cell in the integrated circuit design data and a first cell-file associated with the top cell, assigning the first cell-file to a first translation module of a plurality of translation modules, and receiving, from the first translation module, an identification of child cells referenced by the first cell-file. Aspects also include assigning cell-files of the integrated circuit design data that correspond to each of the child cells to different translation modules of the plurality of translation modules, receiving, by a merger module, a single-cell production file from each of the plurality of translation modules, wherein each single-cell production file corresponds to a cell in the integrated circuit design data, and combining, by the merger module, the single-cell production files to create the production file.