Abstract: Methods and systems for remote child monitoring within a vehicle. In some implementations, the method may comprise method may comprise receiving a signal in a vehicle from a remote device requesting that one or more seats in the vehicle be monitored and monitoring a child within the one or more seats using one or more sensors within the vehicle to attempt to identify a plurality of status indicators relating to the child. Signals received from the one or more sensors may be processed to categorize a current safety state of the child within one of a plurality of safety state categories using the plurality of status indicators. A signal may then be transmitted to the remote device indicative of a real-time safety state of the child within a corresponding safety state category of the plurality of safety state categories.

Abstract: A system for automating prescription medication synchronization, including: a processor, a memory storing instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the system to: retrieve prescription data for a patient; verify a use agreement; authenticate the patient; determine eligibility for a synchronization program; receive a patient opt-in; and generate a medication synchronization schedule.

Abstract: A method for generating and displaying a print product offering including a plurality of digital images is provided. In one aspect the method comprises: generating a group of digital images from the plurality of digital images; classifying each of the digital images within the group based on at least one image quality parameter that includes an average image quality based on at least one characteristic of the digital images; selecting only the digital images in the group which conform to the image quality parameter for inclusion in the print product offering; providing a pre-developed electronic image product layout including a plurality of virtual orifices; populating the plurality of virtual orifices with only the digital images which conform to the image quality parameter to provide an image product template design; and displaying the image product template design as the print product offering on a display of a computing device.

Abstract: A system for producing a flipbook includes a processor that receives a video comprising a plurality of frames, selects a start frame and an end frame, and a plurality of frames therebetween. The processor can analyze the frames of the segment to determine an average rate of change of the plurality of frames and a threshold of relative image difference based on the average rate of change of the plurality of frames and a baseline frame rate. The processor can select, based on the results of its analysis, a plurality of selected frames, each of the selected frames being separated from two other selected frames by a sub-segment of the video, wherein each pair of adjacent frames comprises a relative image difference above the threshold and wherein each selected frame meets quality criteria not met by one or more local frames.

Abstract: Methods and systems for remote child monitoring within a vehicle. In some implementations, the method may comprise method may comprise receiving a signal in a vehicle from a remote device requesting that one or more seats in the vehicle be monitored and monitoring a child within the one or more seats using one or more sensors within the vehicle to attempt to identify a plurality of status indicators relating to the child. Signals received from the one or more sensors may be processed to categorize a current safety state of the child within one of a plurality of safety state categories using the plurality of status indicators. A signal may then be transmitted to the remote device indicative of a real-time safety state of the child within a corresponding safety state category of the plurality of safety state categories.

Abstract: Methods and systems for automated child monitoring within a vehicle. In some implementations, the method may comprise monitoring one or more seats within a vehicle using one or more sensors positioned within a cabin of the vehicle. One or more children may be monitored for health, safety, and/or comfort concerns using the one or more sensors to attempt to identify a plurality of safety status indicators relating to the child. Signals received from the one or more sensors may be used to categorize a current safety state of the child within one of a plurality of safety state categories using the plurality of safety status indicators. A display may then be provided to a driver of the vehicle indicative of a real-time safety state of the child within a corresponding safety state category of the plurality of safety state categories.

Abstract: A system and method for rendering a digital image in order to recreate a physical instant analog print developing experience for the digital image is provided. The method includes, for example, receiving a digital image at a first computing device from a source over a network, the digital image including characteristic(s) (e.g., contrast, saturation, etc.), each characteristic having a received level; detecting whether the digital image is to be gradually rendered over a predetermined time in order to provide a user with a simulated experience of instant analog print developing; and based on the detecting, gradually rendering the digital image on a display associated with the first computing device over the predetermined time, the gradually rendering including increasing a level of the characteristic(s) until the level reaches the corresponding received level.

Abstract: Token minting environment includes a physical token minter that is accessible to a group of users. A user initiates a session to mint a non-fungible token associated with an image that the physical token minter generates. When the session is established, the physical token minter connects with a digital wallet associated with the user. The physical token minter identifies a physical interaction provided by the user, such as the user pulling a lever or pressing an input button that is proximate to the physical token minter. Upon identifying the user interaction, the physical token minter responds by triggering the creation of an image and the minting of a non-fungible token that links the image to the wallet of the user. The physical token minter then provides a digital representation of the image and an indication that a token for the image has been added to the digital wallet.

Abstract: A system for producing a flipbook includes a processor that receives a video comprising a plurality of frames, selects a start frame and an end frame, and a plurality of frames therebetween. The processor can analyze the frames of the segment to determine an average rate of change of the plurality of frames and a threshold of relative image difference based on the average rate of change of the plurality of frames and a baseline frame rate. The processor can select, based on the results of its analysis, a plurality of selected frames, each of the selected frames being separated from two other selected frames by a sub-segment of the video, wherein each pair of adjacent frames comprises a relative image difference above the threshold and wherein each selected frame meets quality criteria not met by one or more local frames.

Abstract: A retainer holds an assembly including multiple sub-components which are held together by screws or other threaded fasteners. One example assembly is a hard disk with a printed circuit board to be removed. A source of vibrational energy is brought adjacent to the assembly and activated to impart vibrational energy into the assembly. The vibrational energy is sufficient to cause the screws or other threaded fasteners to become unthreaded from holes in which they were originally located. Separation of the components from each other is thus facilitated. A machine is also disclosed for at least partial automation of the threaded fastener removal process. The machine operates within a case for management of sound caused by the operation of the machine according to one method of this invention. The vibrational energy can also cause sub-components to be removed which have been attached by bonding and/or welding.

Abstract: Methods and systems for web-based management of consumer packaged goods (CPG). In an exemplary method, the management can be implemented at one or more nodes of supplying a product. A computing system can receive at least one input parameter associated with a first selected node of the nodes, and a request to generate a forecast for at least one output parameter based upon the input parameter. The computing system can generate the forecast based upon a database storing data of the nodes and upon implementing a model with the data and the input parameter. The method offers an integrated solution allowing all departments managing the CPG to leverage data to inform their specific use-cases. The bottom-up architecture ties customer DCs to retailers, and ties customer DCs to manufacturer DCs, allowing an integrated approach aligning the needs across all departments to a single system, resulting in a holistically better forecast.

Abstract: A system and method for rendering a digital image in order to recreate a physical instant analog print developing experience for the digital image is provided. The method includes, for example, receiving a digital image at a first computing device from a source over a network, the digital image including characteristic(s) (e.g., contrast, saturation, etc.), each characteristic having a received level; detecting whether the digital image is to be gradually rendered over a predetermined time in order to provide a user with a simulated experience of instant analog print developing; and based on the detecting, gradually rendering the digital image on a display associated with the first computing device over the predetermined time, the gradually rendering including increasing a level of the characteristic(s) until the level reaches the corresponding received level.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method programmed for execution in a computing environment for ordering and facilitating payment of a print product. The method comprises storing a digital image in a memory of the computing system; allowing for the selection of a print product using a user interface accessed by a user computing device to establish a print order, wherein the print product includes the digital image, and wherein the print order includes an identification of the selected print product and an order cost; generating a unique payment link by the processor that corresponds to the print order and provides a user computing device with access to communicate payment information to a remote payment processing system; providing access to the unique payment link to the user computing device; receiving a payment notification at the processor from the remote payment processing system; and allowing for fulfillment of the print order using a printing device.

Abstract: A system and method of measuring a temperature including applying a first set of voltages across a circuit in sequence; detecting a second set of voltages corresponding to the first set of voltages, wherein the second set of voltages includes a first detected voltage, a second detected voltage, and a third detected voltage, wherein the first applied voltage corresponds to the first detected voltage, the second applied voltage corresponds to the second detected voltage, and a third applied voltage corresponds to the third detected voltage; modifying an output of a heater proximate to the diode within the circuit, wherein a combined heat dissipation of the heater and the diode remains constant during operation of the circuit; and determining a temperature proximate to the diode based on the first set of voltages and the second set of voltages.

Abstract: Systems and methods for decoding distributed ledger transactions by data intake and query systems. An example method includes: receiving a transaction of a distributed ledger, wherein the transaction includes transaction data and an identifier of an account of the distributed ledger; receiving a bytecode module, wherein the bytecode module is associated with the account of the distributed ledger; computing a bytecode digital fingerprint associated with the bytecode module; identifying, among a plurality of stored application binary interface (ABI) definitions, an ABI definition having an ABI digital fingerprint that matches the bytecode digital fingerprint; and producing decoded transaction data by decoding, using the identified ABI definition, the transaction data.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are disclosed for storing, transporting, grinding, and/or dispensing/pouring herbs and/or similar materials and things. A compressing/urging plate/platform is disclosed, which can selectively move the herbs or other materials toward a grinding assembly, and the ground material can be captured on the other side of the grinding assembly, for subsequent dispense and/or use. The inventions can reduce and simplify the steps and the overall apparatus needed to accomplish transportation, storage, consumption, and/or use of herb-like materials and things.

Abstract: A system for producing a flipbook includes a processor that receives a video comprising a plurality of frames, selects a start frame and an end frame, and a plurality of frames therebetween. The processor can analyze the frames of the segment to determine an average rate of change of the plurality of frames and a threshold of relative image difference based on the average rate of change of the plurality of frames and a baseline frame rate. The processor can select, based on the results of its analysis, a plurality of selected frames, each of the selected frames being separated from two other selected frames by a sub-segment of the video, wherein each pair of adjacent frames comprises a relative image difference above the threshold and wherein each selected frame meets quality criteria not met by one or more local frames.

Abstract: A blockchain consortium network can be implemented in which nodes of one or more blockchains generate data for pipeline-based processing by a consortium pipeline system. The generated data can include private blockchain data, public blockchain data, and machine data, such as logs or operational metrics from the nodes. The data is collected from different network levels and can be transformed via pipeline processes of the consortium pipeline system to securely share data in the blockchain consortium network.

Abstract: A system for producing a flipbook includes a processor that receives a video comprising a plurality of frames, selects a start frame and an end frame, and a plurality of frames therebetween. The processor can analyze the frames of the segment to determine an average rate of change of the plurality of frames and a threshold of relative image difference based on the average rate of change of the plurality of frames and a baseline frame rate. The processor can select, based on the results of its analysis, a plurality of selected frames, each of the selected frames being separated from two other selected frames by a sub-segment of the video, wherein each pair of adjacent frames comprises a relative image difference above the threshold and wherein each selected frame meets quality criteria not met by one or more local frames.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method programmed for execution in a computing environment for ordering and facilitating payment of a print product. The method comprises storing a digital image in a memory of the computing system; allowing for the selection of a print product using a user interface accessed by a user computing device to establish a print order, wherein the print product includes the digital image, and wherein the print order includes an identification of the selected print product and an order cost; generating a unique payment link by the processor that corresponds to the print order and provides a user computing device with access to communicate payment information to a remote payment processing system; providing access to the unique payment link to the user computing device; receiving a payment notification at the processor from the remote payment processing system; and allowing for fulfillment of the print order using a printing device.