Abstract: Systems and methods of software enhancement and management can comprise inputting one or more data transformation algorithms representing asset data; decomposing the one or more data transformation algorithms into a plurality of Time-Affecting Linear Pathways (TALPs), executing the plurality of TALPs to generate at least one or more value complexity prediction polynomials, executing a TALP execution engine using predictive analytics and external unoptimized context data to create temporally sequenced TALP output data from the plurality of TALPs, modeling predictive outcomes using at least TALP optimization criteria data and the temporally sequenced TALP output data and merging additional external unoptimized context data via a feedback loop over time, and outputting optimized and discretized temporally sequenced output data based on the modeled predictive outcomes.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to generating and processing spatiotemporal data transformation objects of an algorithm, and a Time-Affecting Linear Pathway (TALP)-based enhancement and management system that can use blockchain networks to generate and pool TALP predictive analytics.

Abstract: Software systems and methods convert algorithms and software codes into time affecting linear pathways (TALPs) via decomposition and convert paired Input/Output (I/O) datasets into TALPs via Value Complexity polynomials. Generated TALPs can be enhanced through merging with other TALPs. TALPs can be grouped by matching the outputs of the TALP-associated prediction polynomials with some set of given criteria into families and cross-families that are useful in a new type of software optimization that allows for output values of grouped TALPs to be modeled, pooled, discretized and optimized to enhance goals or meet user goals.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a flood vent panel includes a plurality of insulation pieces positioned together, and a panel frame surrounding the plurality of insulation pieces. The flood vent panel is configured to be coupled to a frame positionable on a structure, so as to at least partially block a fluid passageway through an opening in the structure. Each of the plurality of insulation pieces is separate from the other insulation pieces of the plurality of insulation pieces. Each of the plurality of insulation pieces is separate from the panel frame.

Abstract: Disclosed in some examples are methods, systems, and machine-readable mediums which provide for an agent support application with a plurality of plug-in communication support assistants. Each of the plurality of plug-in communication support assistants monitors communications between the agents and customers for different conversational triggers. Conversational triggers may be any conversation, either by the agent or the customer, that the communication support assistant is trained to detect. Upon detecting one of these conversational triggers, the plug-in communication support assistant provides one or more suggestions to the agent.

Abstract: A method of kitting a robotic assembly for servicing aviation equipment including determining a current workscope associated with the equipment; determining at least one of parts and tooling associated with the current workscope; equipping the robotic assembly with at least some of the determined parts, tooling, or both; and the robotic assembly at least partially autonomously servicing the equipment using the equipped parts, tooling, or both.

Abstract: A computer implemented method for servicing an engine including receiving information including an initial condition profile, CP1, of the engine; forming a workscope associated with a servicing operation of the engine in view of the initial condition profile, CP1; servicing the engine in view of the workscope; determining at least in part an updated condition profile, CP2, of the engine in view of information acquired during the service; and storing the updated condition profile, CP2, for use in a subsequent service operation.

Abstract: A method for securing an access to a location using a gate system including an entrance door and an exit door that opens onto the location, comprising: obtaining a number of persons who will form a group to pass through the gate system together, opening the entrance door, counting the number of persons present between the entrance door and the exit door using an overhead sensor, verifying, using biometric data, that all the persons present between the entrance door and the exit door are authorized, and triggering opening the exit door if the counted number of persons and the obtained number of persons are equal and if all the persons present in the gate system are authorized.

Abstract: Cargo transport systems and cargo transport vessels that are used in combination with removable carriers that can be loaded and unloaded into the cargo transport vessel, and methods of using these systems, vessels, and removable carriers.

Abstract: A rechargeable battery unit for powering a street-side electrical utility such as a street lamp, the unit having a substantially cylindrical shape and being connected to a solar array, the battery unit further comprising a housing for rendering the unit water tight so that it may be located underground proximate the electrical utility.

Abstract: A method includes supporting, by a support, a bag containing one or more items of an order and detecting, by a sensor coupled to an end of the support, a weight of the bag and the one or more items when the bag is suspended on the support such that the weight of the bag and the one or more items is exerted on the support. The method also includes comparing, by a hardware processor, the detected weight to an expected weight of the order and communicating, by the hardware processor, an alert when the expected weight is unequal to the detected weight.

Abstract: The present invention is a wheeled case with enhanced mobility on all surfaces as seen in the mobile wheeled case has a main body, a of side wheels, a handle, an extending wheel system, and a cup holder. The main body holds various luggage items. The extending wheel system allows the present invention to stand or roll with the main body positioned in various ways. The main body has a of attachment rails, a main compartment, a side compartment, and connecting rails. The side wheels have a side wheel pivot that allows the wheels to tilt inwards. The handle has a handle hinge and a handle button. The extending wheel system has an extending wheel, an extending wheel hinge, an extending wheel lock, and an extending wheel rotator.

Abstract: Cargo transport systems and cargo transport vessels that are used in combination with removable carriers that can be loaded and unloaded into the cargo transport vessel, and methods of using these systems, vessels, and removable carriers.

Abstract: Techniques for self-checkout alert reduction based on packaging detection. A deflection in a first bag reservoir associated with a self-checkout kiosk is determined. The first bag reservoir is positioned adjacent to a packing area and includes a first type of bags. The self-checkout kiosk includes a terminal scale and further includes a platform scale in the packing area. That an empty bag is retrieved from the first bag reservoir is determined based on the deflection in the first bag reservoir. A bag type and a weight range are identified for the empty bag. An allowed weight range of a combination of the empty bag and a desired item is then determined. Presence of the empty bag on the platform scale is prevented from causing a loss prevention alert to be generated when the desired item has been placed in the empty bag on the platform scale.

Abstract: Techniques of self-checkout alerts based on packaging detection. A given bag type of a bag selected at a self-checkout kiosk is identified out of a bag types available from a bag dispenser associated with the self-checkout kiosk, the bag being an empty bag. A weight range of the empty bag is identified based on the given bag type. An allowed weight range of a combination of the empty bag and a desired item is determined based on the weight range of the empty bag, a weight of the desired item as measured by a terminal scale, and at least one of a measurement tolerance of the terminal scale and a measurement tolerance of a platform scale. A loss prevention alert is generated, and a transaction at the self-checkout kiosk is paused, upon determining that the allowed weight range is exceeded.

Abstract: An active attestation apparatus verifies at runtime the integrity of untrusted machine code of an embedded system residing in a memory device while it is being run/used with while slowing the processing time less than other methods. The apparatus uses an integrated circuit chip containing a microcontroller and a reprogrammable logic device, such as a field programmable gate array (FPGA), to implement software attestation at runtime and in less time than is typically possible with comparable attestation approaches, while not requiring any halt of the processor in the microcontroller. The reprogrammable logic device includes functionality to load an encrypted version of its configuration and operating code, perform a checksum computation, and communicate with a verifier. The checksum algorithm is preferably time optimized to execute computations in the reprogrammable logic device in the minimum possible time.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides improved packaging detection at self-checkout kiosks by identifying a given bag type for a bag selected at a self-checkout kiosk out of a plurality of bag types available from a bag dispenser associated with the self-checkout kiosk; identifying a weight range for the given bag type; in response to determining that the bag has been moved to a packing area of the self-checkout kiosk, comparing a first weight in the packing area from before the bag was moved to the packing area with a second weight in the packing area that includes the bag; and in response to a difference between the first weight and the second weight falling outside of the weight range, generating a loss prevention alert and pausing a transaction at the self-checkout kiosk.

Abstract: An active attestation apparatus verifies at runtime the integrity of untrusted machine code of an embedded system residing in a memory device while it is being run/used with while slowing the processing time less than other methods. The apparatus uses an integrated circuit chip containing a microcontroller and a reprogrammable logic device, such as a field programmable gate array (FPGA), to implement software attestation at runtime and in less time than is typically possible with comparable attestation approaches, while not requiring any halt of the processor in the microcontroller. The reprogrammable logic device includes functionality to load an encrypted version of its configuration and operating code, perform a checksum computation, and communicate with a verifier. The checksum algorithm is preferably time optimized to execute computations in the reprogrammable logic device in the minimum possible time.