Abstract: Item singulation systems and methods may include an input conveyor, a separation conveyor, and an output conveyor that is positioned orthogonally to the input conveyor. A vision system may determine individual columns of items from among a plurality of items on the input conveyor. Operations of the input conveyor, separation conveyor, and output conveyor may be controlled substantially as a pull system to transfer individual columns of items to the output conveyor, such that singulated items can be transferred by the output conveyor to downstream processes.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are disclosed for automated item sortation and container handling. In one embodiment, an example method may include determining, by a controller, a first item identifier of a first item at an induction portion of a sortation system, determining an order identifier associated with the first item identifier, and determining a first container associated with the order identifier. The method may include causing a first mobile carrier unit to receive the item, and causing the first mobile carrier unit to deliver the first item to the first container.

Abstract: According to an embodiment of the present invention, a computer-implemented method of cleansing data is provided that comprises determining a criticality score and a complexity score for identified attributes of an enterprise, wherein the criticality score represents a relevance of an attribute to one or more enterprise dimensions and the complexity score represents complexity of cleansing data for an attribute. The identified attributes for data cleansing based on the criticality and complexity scores are prioritized, and data of the identified attributes is cleansed in accordance with priority of the identified attributes. Embodiments further include a system, apparatus and computer readable media to cleanse data in substantially the same manner as described above.

Abstract: Item singulation systems and methods may include an input conveyor, a separation conveyor, a turn conveyor, and an output conveyor that is positioned parallel with the input conveyor. A vision system may determine individual columns of items from among a plurality of items on the input conveyor. Operations of the input conveyor, separation conveyor, turn conveyor, and output conveyor may be controlled substantially as a pull system to transfer individual columns of items to the output conveyor, such that singulated items can be transferred by the output conveyor to downstream processes.

Abstract: A releasable connection assembly for connecting tubing sections is disclosed. The assembly includes a male bayonet connector including a shaft having a distal end and a proximal end, and a female latch connector. The male bayonet connector includes a shaft having a distal end and a proximal end, and defining a lumen extending between the distal end and the proximal end. A rib extends radially from the distal end of the shaft. The female latch connector defines an exterior opening configured to receive at least part of the distal end and the rib of the shaft. A method of using a releasable connection assembly for connecting tubing sections is also disclosed.

Abstract: A process for production of galacto-oligosaccharides is provided. The process for production of galacto-oligosaccharides includes growing Sporobolomyces singularis in a fermentation medium, harvesting the said microbes from the fermentation medium, inoculating the said microbes with lactose solution in a reactor and incubating in an aerobic condition to convert lactose into galacto-oligosaccharides. The process also includes separating the galacto-oligosaccharides from the microbes; filtering thus obtained galacto-oligosaccharides; and optionally making the powder form of galacto-oligosaccharides. The process for producing galacto-oligosaccharides provides high yield and high purity.

Abstract: A composition which is particularly effective for removing paint or varnish from wood concrete or metal surfaces comprising synergistic mixed solvents-based compositions with Improved efficiency of performance and environmental safety. The mixed solvent compositions are made from about 10-90% by weight of each polar solvent selected from the group consisting of (pentanoic acid, 5-(dimethylamino)-4-methyl-5-oxo-methyl ester; propylene carbonate, N,N-dimethyl imidazolidinone, dimethyl sulfoxide, dimethyl acetamide, gamma butyrolactone, benzyl alcohol, and mixtures thereof and an activator, ethyl ethoxy propionate, and an aqueous system additive. Methods for use of the composition are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for secure payment transactions over a network between a support help desk computing system and a customer computing system is provided. The method includes establishing a chat session between the help desk and the customer using a chat application program; receiving a purchase order from the customer; communicating a unique URL payment link to the customer, wherein the URL payment link is configured for allowing the customer to establish communication with an order processing system to provide sensitive payment information to the order processing system; receiving the sensitive payment information at the order processing system communicated from the customer; encrypting the sensitive payment information; providing the encrypted sensitive payment information to the help desk, wherein the encrypted sensitive payment information is displayed in a masked format on a display of the help desk; and completing the purchase order using the encrypted sensitive payment information.

Abstract: A matrix composition capable of forming an emulsion/micro-emulsion comprising an emulsifiable matrix, essentially free of alkyl pyrrolidone and alkoxylated alcohol, comprising: (i) a long chain substituted amide; (ii) a surface active agent; and (iii) optionally, an organic diluent.

Abstract: Embodiments provide a system and method for integrating a cognitive system into a call center. The system and method include ingesting, in real-time through an instant messaging application, one or more questions from one or more call center agents; ingesting, in real-time through the instant messaging application, one or more answers associated with the one or more questions; storing one or more question and answer pairs in a corpus; analyzing, through a cognitive system, the corpus of the one or more question and answer pairs; receiving, through the instant messaging system, one or more additional questions; determining a proposed answer to each additional question based on the analysis of the corpus; analyzing, through the cognitive system, the proposed answer; and incorporating the analysis of the proposed answer into the analysis of the one or more question and answer pairs. The answers can be provided by subject matter experts or call center managers.

Abstract: Embodiments provide a system and method for integrating a cognitive system into a call center.

Abstract: A system transfers data between source systems and a target system. The system determines a domain score for data domains of source data from the source systems based on data quality metrics for the target system. The domain score indicates data quality with respect to the target system. Corresponding processes of the target system are identified for the data domains, and a process score is determined for the identified processes based on a corresponding domain score. The process score indicates data quality with respect to the identified processes. The system cleanses the source data based on the domain score and/or process score, and validates the cleansed source data against the target system for transference. Embodiments of the present invention further include a method and computer program product for transferring data between source systems and a target system in substantially the same manner described above.

Abstract: A method for secure payment transactions over a network between a support help desk computing system and a customer computing system is provided. The method includes establishing a chat session between the help desk and the customer using a chat application program; receiving a purchase order from the customer; communicating a unique URL payment link to the customer, wherein the URL payment link is configured for allowing the customer to establish communication with an order processing system to provide sensitive payment information to the order processing system; receiving the sensitive payment information at the order processing system communicated from the customer; encrypting the sensitive payment information; providing the encrypted sensitive payment information to the help desk, wherein the encrypted sensitive payment information is displayed in a masked format on a display of the help desk; and completing the purchase order using the encrypted sensitive payment information.

Abstract: Embodiments provide a system and method for integrating a cognitive system into a call center. The system and method include ingesting, in real-time through an instant messaging application, one or more questions from one or more call center agents; ingesting, in real-time through the instant messaging application, one or more answers associated with the one or more questions; storing one or more question and answer pairs in a corpus; analyzing, through a cognitive system, the corpus of the one or more question and answer pairs; receiving, through the instant messaging system, one or more additional questions; determining a proposed answer to each additional question based on the analysis of the corpus; analyzing, through the cognitive system, the proposed answer; and incorporating the analysis of the proposed answer into the analysis of the one or more question and answer pairs. The answers can be provided by subject matter experts or call center managers.

Abstract: Described is a class of symmetrical and asymmetrical N-alkyl lactam ethers. One preferred ether is bis-N-ethyl pyrrolidone ether. Preferred compositions and uses of the ethers are in performance chemicals, personal care, and pharmaceutical fields, where they function a variety of roles, including as a solvent, solubilizer, freezing point depressor, diluent, extracting agent, cleaning agent, degreaser, absorbent and/or dispersion agent.

Abstract: A method for secure payment transactions over a network between a support help desk computing system and a customer computing system is provided. The method includes establishing a chat session between the help desk and the customer using a chat application program; receiving a purchase order from the customer; communicating a unique URL payment link to the customer, wherein the URL payment link is configured for allowing the customer to establish communication with an order processing system to provide sensitive payment information to the order processing system; receiving the sensitive payment information at the order processing system communicated from the customer; encrypting the sensitive payment information; providing the encrypted sensitive payment information to the help desk, wherein the encrypted sensitive payment information is displayed in a masked format on a display of the help desk; and completing the purchase order using the encrypted sensitive payment information.

Abstract: According to an embodiment of the present invention, a computer-implemented method of cleansing data is provided that comprises determining a criticality score and a complexity score for identified attributes of an enterprise, wherein the criticality score represents a relevance of an attribute to one or more enterprise dimensions and the complexity score represents complexity of cleansing data for an attribute. The identified attributes for data cleansing based on the criticality and complexity scores are prioritized, and data of the identified attributes is cleansed in accordance with priority of the identified attributes. Embodiments further include a system, apparatus and computer readable media to cleanse data in substantially the same manner as described above.

Abstract: Embodiments provide a system and method for integrating a cognitive system into a call center.

Abstract: Embodiments provide a system and method for integrating a cognitive system into a call center. The system and method include ingesting, in real-time through an instant messaging application, one or more questions from one or more call center agents; ingesting, in real-time through the instant messaging application, one or more answers associated with the one or more questions; storing one or more question and answer pairs in a corpus; analyzing, through a cognitive system, the corpus of the one or more question and answer pairs; receiving, through the instant messaging system, one or more additional questions; determining a proposed answer to each additional question based on the analysis of the corpus; analyzing, through the cognitive system, the proposed answer; and incorporating the analysis of the proposed answer into the analysis of the one or more question and answer pairs. The answers can be provided by subject matter experts or call center managers.

Abstract: According to an embodiment of the present invention, a computer-implemented method of cleansing data is provided that comprises determining a criticality score and a complexity score for identified attributes of an enterprise, wherein the criticality score represents a relevance of an attribute to one or more enterprise dimensions and the complexity score represents complexity of cleansing data for an attribute. The identified attributes for data cleansing based on the criticality and complexity scores are prioritized, and data of the identified attributes is cleansed in accordance with priority of the identified attributes. Embodiments further include a system, apparatus and computer readable media to cleanse data in substantially the same manner as described above.