Abstract: In overview, the technology is primarily directed to the implementation of linked gaming in respect of a plurality of gaming machines. In particular, a controller device is disclosed, this controller device being adapted to enable the management of a plurality of linked games via a single piece of hardware. This is achieved in part by virtualization of jackpot controllers within the controller device. More specifically, a user is enabled to configure a plurality of virtual jackpot controllers by way of interaction with a graphical user interface, and select compatible electronic gaming machines to participate in a linked game provided by a given one of the virtual jackpot controllers.

Abstract: A protective panel and methods are disclosed wherein the panel includes a ballistic rear face and hard points in an arrangement at or proximate a front face. A foam core retains the arrangement of hard points and spaces the hard points from the ballistic rear face.

Abstract: A cooking assembly, and a cooking station employing the cooking assembly, is disclosed. The cooking assembly comprises a flexible ring which is conformable to any one of a plurality of different predeterminedly structured templates, any one of which can be interchangeably utilized upon a food station, in order to provide cooked foods with predeterminedly different shapes or configurations as may be desired.

Abstract: The present invention provides a system for synchronising a plurality of electronic gaming machines in electronic communication with each other. Each electronic gaming machine has a lighting device for displaying a light presentation on the electronic gaming machine and a lighting controller in electronic communication with the lighting device for controlling the display of the light presentation by the lighting device. The lighting controllers of the electronic gaming machines are in electronic communication with each other. A master lighting controller for controlling the lighting controllers transmits one or more signals to the lighting controllers so that the lighting devices of the electronic gaming machines (1) are synchronised to display the same light presentation simultaneously. A method is also provided.

Abstract: A method performed at an electronic device with a display includes: processing tasks in an application program; at least partially processing a plurality of layout objects in the application program; in accordance with a determination that one or more predefined control criteria are satisfied, pausing the processing of the plurality of layout objects in the application program; while the processing of the plurality of layout objects in the application program is paused, processing system tasks; and, after processing the system tasks while the processing of the plurality of layout objects in the application program is paused, resuming the processing of the plurality of layout objects.

Abstract: The invention, which is a form of a process map, will be referred to as a wastemap. It is a diagram associated with a process map, or prior art, developed in another location and is to provide a visual representation of the information in a more concise and understandable manner. The wastemap is generated by equating categories and steps within the process map to one or more shapes, typically lines. These shapes will have one serve as the first axis from which associated shapes will originate. These shapes may also vary in attributes based on the characteristics of the originating process map steps. A wastemap is to be generated in a non-transitory computer readable medium.

Abstract: The embodiments herein disclose a composition for a non-medicated liquid cleaning solution for personal care and hygiene and a method of synthesizing the same. The composition comprises cyclomethicone, DC5225C®, ethyl lactate, sesame oil, Vitamin E, organic castile soap, sweet orange oil or fragrances. For synthesizing the composition, the ingredients are procured. The castile soap is treated to remove water content. All the ingredients except cyclomethicone are mixed to obtain clear solution mixture. The clear solution mixture is added to cyclomethicone. The clear solution mixture and cyclomethicone are mixed to obtain a homogeneous mixture. The composition is sprayed or applied on tissue paper/toilet paper. The composition makes the tissue paper into a moist wipe used for cleaning the body parts like private body parts, groin, face, genital area, groin and rear end.

Abstract: A method evaluating a cuttings density while drilling a subterranean wellbore includes acquiring first and second axially spaced pressure measurements in the wellbore. The pressure measurements may then be processed to obtain an interval density of drilling fluid between the measurement locations. A tool string including a large number of axially spaced pressure sensors (e.g., four or more or even six or more) electronically coupled with a surface processor via wired drill pipe may be used to obtain a plurality of interval densities corresponding to various wellbore intervals. The interval density may be measured while drilling and may be further processed to compute a cuttings density in the annulus. Moreover, changes in the computed interval density with time while drilling may be used as an indicator of a change in cuttings density.

Abstract: Systems comprising an input device configured to output a variable control signal, a controller configured to receive the variable control signal and derive a torque command in accordance with the variable control signal, and a freight conveying device comprising a motor configured to receive the torque command and produce an output torque on a motor shaft in accordance with the torque command are disclosed. Also methods comprising receiving, at a controller, a variable control signal from an input device, deriving, by the controller, a torque command in accordance with the variable control signal, and driving, by the controller, a motor of a freight conveying device in accordance with the torque command are disclosed.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to a category based navigation system obtaining user data related to a plurality of users relevant to the primary user. The method further comprises obtaining entity data associated with an entity in a plurality of entities. The category based navigation system then determines one or more entities relevant to the primary user, and determines an initial order of relevance of a set of relevant entities. The method further comprises categorizing and displaying the set of relevant entities with an initial categorization on a user device to the primary user. The category based navigation system may then obtain, via the user device, user feedback, adjust the initial categorization and initial order of relevance based on the user feedback; and display the adjusted categorization and adjusted order of relevance of the set of relevant entities to the primary user on the user device.

Abstract: Methods and systems for providing information to a mortgage recipient or other customer of a financial institution. A system identifies potential customer inquiries and provides a list of scripts responsive to the potential customer inquiries. If none of the scripts address the customer's inquiry, the customer specifies the inquiry and an additional list of scripts is generated. The scripts include scripted text, account information, and financial transaction information. In one variation, the customer accesses a website maintained by the financial institution and views a script responsive to the inquiry. In another variation, the customer telephones a customer service agent who selects a script responsive to the inquiry, and reads the script to the customer. In yet another variation, the script is provided to the customer via an Interactive Voice Response system.

Abstract: A gaming machine includes a cabinet having an upper portion and a lower portion. A primary display is disposed in the upper portion and a user interface is disposed in the lower portion. The maximum frontal width of the lower portion is substantially less than the maximum frontal width of the upper portion such that a clearance is defined under the upper portion on each side of the lower portion.

Abstract: Systems involving portable electronic devices and related methods are provided. In this regard, a representative system includes: an accessory having an antenna and a device interface, the device interface electrically communicating with the antenna; the accessory being movable between an attached configuration, in which the accessory engages the portable electronic device such that the device interface communicates signals between the portable electronic device and the antenna, and a detached configuration, in which the accessory is disengaged from the portable electronic device.

Abstract: The disclosed apparatus, systems and methods relate to various compositions, systems, methods and devices for producing a cultured, or living ink. The cultured ink utilizes a plurality of microbes which are initially invisible and then become visible over time upon growing on a substrate, such as paper.

Abstract: Provided herein are peptidomimetic macrocycles and methods of using such macrocycles for the treatment of disease.

Abstract: Described herein is a gaming machine (12) including a cabinet (12) having an upper portion (14) and a lower portion (16). A primary display (18) is disposed in the upper portion and a user interface (20) is disposed in the lower portion. The maximum frontal width of the lower portion is substantially less than the maximum frontal width of the upper portion such that a clearance is defined under the upper portion on each side of the lower portion.

Abstract: Provided herein are peptidomimetic macrocycles and methods of using such macrocycles for the treatment of disease.