Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for implementing a tiered user identity verification framework. Instead of traditional standardized Boolean verification (i.e., yes or no), the framework includes multiple tiers (more than two), each having at least one corresponding identity verification method, with higher levels requiring more robust verification. A ‘low’ tier may simply require an agent to manually indicate that a user identity has been verified, while a ‘full’ tier may require execution of an email verification flow (assuming the user identity is an email address). Primary user identities must be unique, but multiple different users may share a secondary pseudo-identity called a contact. Until an identity or contact has been verified according to an approved method, it may be flagged as pending. Some organizations may partition users into directories, wherein uniqueness is required within each directory, but users in different directories may have the same identity.

Abstract: A photonic integrated circuit (PIC) is disclosed, and includes a substrate, and a diffractive optical element (DOE), which is adapted to receive an input optical signal. The DOE is disposed over the substrate and includes surface relief patterns that define a reflective, diffractive focusing lens apertured to retroreflect and focus light back over a prescribed incidence angular range to a DOE-defined focal point located at a reference position above a surface of the PIC. The DOE reflects light of the input optical signal such that reflected optical irradiance is at a maximum when the input optical signal is incident from the reference position.

Abstract: A textile treatment composition for reducing environmental odors on textile material, a treated article having the textile treatment composition applied thereon, and a method of reducing environmental odors on a textile material is provided. The textile treatment composition includes a ricinoleate salt and an acrylate binder at effective concentrations to reduce environmental odors, such as smoke, on textile materials.

Abstract: A textile treatment composition for reducing environmental odors on textile material, a treated article having the textile treatment composition applied thereon, and a method of reducing environmental odors on a textile material is provided. The textile treatment composition includes a ricinoleate salt at effective concentrations to reduce environmental odors, such as smoke, on textile materials.

Abstract: An apparatus for providing two wavelengths (? and ?+??) from a laser that are locked to the same resonance. The apparatus includes an optical resonator connected to the optical coupler and adapted to attenuate the third optical signal at a characteristic wavelength. The apparatus also includes a feedback control circuit configured to change properties of the laser to be locked until an error signal indicative of the difference between the characteristic wavelength and the wavelength of the laser is offset by approximately ??/2. The apparatus may be a photonic integrated circuit (PIC), and may have the feedback control circuit off-chip.

Abstract: An odor control concentrate composition including a plant derived non-volatile triglyceride that binds and/or neutralizes organic malodor molecules; and a zeolite that binds and/or neutralize organic malodor molecules. The odor control concentrate composition may be diluted and further applied to a textile/textile material. Textiles having the odor control compositions applied thereon and/or treated with the odor control compositions in which the treated textile binds, neutralizes, and/or reduces odor(s) associated with odor molecules for a prolonged period of time (e.g., up to twenty-five (25) wash cycles, for several months, for several years, or any combination thereof).

Abstract: A system for determining optical probe location relative to a photonic integrated circuit (PIC) is described. A diffractive optical element (DOE) disposed in the PIC, and has a focal point of absolute maximum reflection at location having coordinates in three-dimensions above the PIC. The system includes an optical waveguide probe, and an optical source adapted to provide light through the optical waveguide probe and incident on the DOE. The DOE reflects and focuses light back to the optical waveguide probe, and a power meter is adapted to receive at least a portion of the light reflected and focused at the focal point above the PIC. Based on the determination of a location of the absolute maximum reflection, consistent and reliable testing of PIC can be achieved.

Abstract: A system for determining optical probe location relative to a photonic integrated circuit (PIC) is described. A diffractive optical element (DOE), which includes a plurality of lens elements, is disposed in the PIC, and has a focal point of absolute maximum reflection at location having coordinates in three-dimensions above the PIC. The system includes an optical waveguide probe, and an optical source adapted to provide light through the optical waveguide probe and incident on the DOE. The DOE reflects and focuses light back to the optical waveguide probe, and a power meter is adapted to receive at least a portion of the light reflected and focused at the focal point above the PIC. Based on the determination of a location of the absolute maximum reflection, consistent and reliable testing of PIC can be achieved.

Abstract: An odor control composition including an essential oil that binds and/or neutralizes organic malodor molecules; and a high surface area essential mineral (HSAEM) that binds and/or neutralize organic malodor molecules. Textiles having the odor control compositions applied thereon and/or treated with the odor control compositions in which the treated textile binds and/or neutralizes the organic malodor molecules for a prolonged period of time (e.g., up to twenty-five (25) wash cycles, for several months, for several years, or any combination thereof).

Abstract: An odor control concentrate composition including a plant derived non-volatile triglyceride that binds and/or neutralizes organic malodor molecules; and a zeolite that binds and/or neutralize organic malodor molecules. The odor control concentrate composition may be diluted and further applied to a textile/textile material. Textiles having the odor control compositions applied thereon and/or treated with the odor control compositions in which the treated textile binds, neutralizes, and/or reduces odor(s) associated with odor molecules for a prolonged period of time (e.g., up to twenty-five (25) wash cycles, for several months, for several years, or any combination thereof).

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for gathering analytics. In an embodiment, a method includes monitoring interactions of multiple users related to at least one of: multiple base content and multiple supplemental content. The supplemental content is associated with one or more products or services identified in the base content. The method also includes obtaining interaction information associated with the interactions. The method also includes selecting specified supplemental content to present to a specified user based on (i) the interaction information and (ii) specified base content presented to the specified user. The method also includes sending the specified base content and the specified supplemental content to an endpoint associated with the specified user.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for gathering analytics. In an embodiment, a method includes monitoring interactions of multiple users related to at least one of: multiple base content and multiple supplemental content. The supplemental content is associated with one or more products or services identified in the base content. The method also includes obtaining interaction information associated with the interactions. The method also includes selecting specified supplemental content to present to a specified user based on (i) the interaction information and (ii) specified base content presented to the specified user. The method also includes sending the specified base content and the specified supplemental content to an endpoint associated with the specified user.

Abstract: A curvilinear track section of a linear motor system including: a straight track portion; a curvilinear track portion coupled to the straight track portion; at least one motor unit for driving a moving element along the straight track portion and the curvilinear track portion; wherein the curvilinear track portion has a clothoid transition region adjacent to the straight track portion. In some cases, the curvilinear track portion includes a first slot grouping formed in an exterior edge of the curvilinear track portion, wherein the first slot grouping is at a predetermined angle relative to the exterior edge; a second slot grouping formed in the exterior edge of the curvilinear track portion, wherein the second slot grouping is at a second predetermined angle; and motor units inserted into the first and second slot groupings.

Abstract: A method implemented in a content management system (CMS) is provided, for providing integration between APPS configured for use with an editor application of the CMS, including: installing a first APP and a second APP in a content project of the CMS, wherein installing the first and second APPs enables functionalities of the first and second APPs to be accessed for the content project through the editor application, wherein the editor application provides an interface for editing the content project; receiving from the first APP a request to invoke an action by the second APP; responsive to receiving the request, then validating contents of the request; responsive to successful validation of the request, then sending an acknowledgement to the first APP, and generating a call to the second APP to invoke the action by the second APP.

Abstract: A content management system (CMS) provides integration between APPS configured for use with an editor application of the CMS, the CMS including at least one server computer configured to perform the following operations: installing a first APP and a second APP in a content project of the CMS, wherein installing the first and second APPs enables functionalities of the first and second APPs to be accessed for the content project through the editor application, wherein the editor application provides an interface for editing the content project; receiving from the first APP a request to invoke an action by the second APP; responsive to receiving the request, then validating contents of the request; responsive to successful validation of the request, then sending an acknowledgement to the first APP, and generating a call to the second APP to invoke the action by the second APP.

Abstract: A content management system (CMS) provides integration between APPS configured for use with an editor application of the CMS, the CMS including at least one server computer configured to perform the following operations: installing a first APP and a second APP in a content project of the CMS, wherein installing the first and second APPs enables functionalities of the first and second APPs to be accessed for the content project through the editor application, wherein the editor application provides an interface for editing the content project; receiving from the first APP a request to invoke an action by the second APP; responsive to receiving the request, then validating contents of the request; responsive to successful validation of the request, then sending an acknowledgement to the first APP, and generating a call to the second APP to invoke the action by the second APP.

Abstract: A method implemented in a content management system (CMS) is provided, for providing integration between APPS configured for use with an editor application of the CMS, including: installing a first APP and a second APP in a content project of the CMS, wherein installing the first and second APPs enables functionalities of the first and second APPs to be accessed for the content project through the editor application, wherein the editor application provides an interface for editing the content project; receiving from the first APP a request to invoke an action by the second APP; responsive to receiving the request, then validating contents of the request; responsive to successful validation of the request, then sending an acknowledgement to the first APP, and generating a call to the second APP to invoke the action by the second APP.

Abstract: A curvilinear track section of a linear motor system for use with a moving element including a machine readable medium, the track section including: a curvilinear track portion having a predetermined curved shape; a plurality of sensors provided to the track portion such that each of the plurality of sensors is oriented perpendicular to the direction of motion while the plurality of sensors are placed along the direction of motion and the plurality of sensors are configured such that the machine readable medium will overlap at least two of the plurality of sensors at the same time; and a processor configured to determine a position of the moving element on the curvilinear track section based on the readings from the sensors.