Abstract: Techniques are disclosed relating to index metadata that is usable for accessing multi-level data structures. A computer system may operate a database, including maintaining a set of records having a set of corresponding keys. The computer system may create multi-level data structures that facilitate key range lookups against those records. A given multi-level data structure may store key information indicative of a subset of the corresponding keys. The computer system may create separate index metadata that is usable for accessing the multi-level data structures. The index metadata may specify indications of key information that is stored in the multi-level data structures and locations of the multi-level data structures. The computer system may perform a key range lookup that includes using the index metadata to determine a particular set of the multi-level data structures whose key information corresponds to a key range of the key range lookup.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes detecting activity of one or more agents that modifies a processing state of a first of multiple invoices, each invoice requesting approval. The activity is conducted by the one or more agents through interacting with the procurement processing system. The method includes updating, based on the detected activity, an invoice interaction history record associated with the first invoice in an invoice interaction history datastore communicatively coupled to the procurement processing system. The method includes generating one or more metrics regarding activity of the agents affecting a processing state of the invoices based on the updated invoice interaction history datastore. The method includes providing the one or more metrics for presentation to the procurement processing system.

Abstract: In various embodiments, a computer-based loan decisioning system includes a data ingestion engine programmed for automatically ingesting information associated with making a financial decision for a borrower, and for receiving financial data associated with the borrower from a variety of file formats and from multiple external databases. A data extraction module may be used in the system for automatically parsing and classifying the ingested information and received data. Also, an analytic engine can be provided for performing calculations and financial analysis in response to the parsed and classified information and data. The analytic engine can assist with making financial decisions associated with the borrower.

Abstract: An output driver with slew rate control includes an output transistor that includes a control terminal coupled to a switching input signal, a drain node coupled to the output node for coupling to a load device, and a source node coupled to a reference voltage. The output driver also has a slew control circuit including a current source coupled in series at a connection node with parallelly connected first switch transistor and second switch transistor. The connection node is coupled to the control terminal of the output transistor. The first switch transistor has a control terminal coupled to the switching input signal. The second switch transistor has a control terminal that is coupled to either the switching input signal or a dynamically modulated switching input signal, depending on a current direction at the output node.

Abstract: A path generating device is configured to generate a path for a robot formed by connecting a plurality of units that are each bendable to have a desired single curvature, and the path generating device includes: an analysis unit configured to output position posture information indicating a position and a posture of the robot corresponding to an operation amount, using a robot model with which the position and the posture are able to be simulated in a virtual space; a generating unit configured to generate a path extending from a predetermined entry position to a target position in the virtual space; and a specification unit configured to specify an operation amount for making the robot model advance along the path, while making a position of a connection portion of each of the units of the robot model match the path.

Abstract: A computer-implemented system and method for associating immune system repertoires with specific stimuli (exposures) based on the biophysical properties of the repertoire's receptors. Sequences of a training repertoire are converted into a set of biophysical properties, and a computer-based compact representation of the training repertoire is built using maximum entropy modeling. In one version, an “immunome-wide association study” is performed by computer scoring a test repertoire using several such models to classify the test repertoire as being associated with a biological condition or not. In another version, one or more sets of parameters from the models are found that together classify each model as being from an individual that has the condition or from an individual that does not.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and methods for generating routing assignments. One example method includes obtaining delivery data associated with a plurality of objects to be delivered from an object distribution hub to a plurality of delivery destinations, wherein a plurality of loading areas are associated with the object distribution hub; obtaining data indicative of a current location for each of the plurality of objects within the object distribution hub; determining data indicative of a respective amount of time required to transfer each of the plurality of objects from its current location to each of the plurality of loading areas; determining routing assignment data based at least in part on the delivery destinations and the respective amount of time required to transfer each of the plurality of objects to each loading area; and providing the routing assignment data to facilitate loading and delivery of the set of one or more objects.

Abstract: Various embodiments are generally directed an apparatus and method for determining a profile for an application, the profile to specify a setting for one or more storage services provided by a storage system, determining whether settings for provided storage services for the application conform to the profile. Further and in response to determining one or more of the provided storage services is non-conforming, performing a remediation operation to correct non-conforming storage services, and in response to determining the provided storage services are conforming storage services, providing an indication indicating the provided storage services are conforming to the profile.

Abstract: A switching regulator (2-5) supplies a controllable stable average current to a load (1), such as series-connected light emitting diodes. A regulator controller (2) includes a hysteretic comparator (12, 30) which controls a switch in the form of a transistor (15) for switching current into an inductor (3). The comparator (12) has upper and lower thresholds. A first circuit comprising a fast current monitor (6) supplies a first signal to the comparator representing the instantaneous current in the inductor (3). A second circuit (36, 37, 41, and 42) supplies a second signal to the comparator representing an error between a desired regulator output and an actual regulator output.

Abstract: Tools, strategies, and techniques are disclosed for matching the needs of small business owners with credit products offered by lenders such as banking institutions, alternative lenders, and private money lenders. Processes are provided for matching the funding requirements of small business owners with credit products offered by multiple banks and facilitating an intelligent comparison of the multiple credit options. In addition, tools are disclosed for analyzing risk factors and other information associated with business borrowers.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a composition comprising two or more feedstocks and an ionic liquid (IL). The present invention also provides for a method for treating feedstocks, comprising providing a composition of the present invention comprising two or more feedstocks and an ionic liquid (IL).

Abstract: A switching regulator (2-5) supplies a controllable stable average current to a load (1), such as series-connected light emitting diodes. A regulator controller (2) includes a hysteretic comparator (12, 30) which controls a switch in the form of a transistor (15) for switching current into an inductor (3). The comparator (12) has upper and lower thresholds. A first circuit comprising a fast current monitor (6) supplies a first signal to the comparator representing the instantaneous current in the inductor (3). A second circuit (36, 37, 41, and 42) supplies a second signal to the comparator representing an error between a desired regulator output and an actual regulator output.

Abstract: An integrated tool captures institutional and expert knowledge, then stores policy exclusion rules used to evaluate and enforce legal, regulatory, business and contract policy. Rules driven intelligent user interfaces enable efficient, validated and standardized entry of both policy exclusion rules and business operations plans to increase time and cost efficiency and lower risk. A rules engine evaluates business operation plans and identifies policy exclusions that should be enforced. A management information system automates methods and integrates tools to provide a tangible, integrated system.

Abstract: An “access point” data terminal device is positioned at or incorporated into a display or acting as a standalone device accessible to a user transporting a portable computing device. A short-range communication link is provided by an IrDA infrared transceiver, or a Bluetooth radio transceiver, or both, to permit data and programs to be exchanged between the access point and nearby portable computing devices. The access point is provided with a program installation mechanism that is manually operable by the user when the portable computing device is positioned near the access point to download and install application software which programs the portable computing device to utilize the services made available at the access point.