Abstract: An out-of-balance (OOB) ticket is generated when an OOB condition occurs in relation to a product, and product information related to the OOB ticket is accessed. The product information comprises a plurality of features associated with the product associated with the OOB ticket. A subset of features from the product information is extracted to determine relationships between cause agents and the product associated with the OOB ticket. A probability value is determined for each scenario type, wherein each probability value indicates a likelihood that a corresponding scenario type caused the OOB condition associated with the product. A scenario type associated with a highest probability value is output. Remedial actions to remedy the OOB condition are generated for one or more scenario types based on user defined rules. The remedial actions are performed based on a primary cause identified in the scenario type.

Abstract: The Real-Time System Progression Optimizer Apparatuses, Processes and Systems (“RTSPO”) transforms system progression simulation input, system progression simulation update input datastructure/inputs via RTSPO components into system progression simulation output, system progression simulation update output outputs. A system progression simulation request datastructure structured as specifying a set of initial scenario parameters values for a set of scenario parameters is obtained. A set of parameter evaluation values for each scenario parameter in the set of scenario parameters is determined. A set of scenario evaluation points is determined. A scenario result value for each scenario evaluation point is computed via a system progression simulation. A set of surface descriptor datastructures is determined. A scenario evaluation datastructure structured as specifying an evaluation function determined via interpolation is generated for each surface descriptor datastructure.

Abstract: Detection devices comprising microbe-targeting molecules (MTMs) and engineered MTMs in the form of a lateral flow assay (LFA) are provided. Methods of using the detection devices in the detection and/or identification of microbes and microbe components in a sample are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides mannose-binding lectin (MBL)-based compositions, and methods of using the MBL-based compositions in the reduction of unintended platelet activation, such as during a medical procedure.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method and system for automated optimization of delivery of products to users on a digital platform. Said method comprising: (1) fetching, by a processing unit [102], a location data of the multiple users of the digital platform and a hub location data of one or more hubs of the digital platform, from a memory unit [104]; (2) generating, by a pixel generator [106], a set of one or more geographic pixels from the location data of the multiple users; (3) determining, by the processing unit [102], a set of distance parameters (4) mapping, by a mapping unit [108], the set of one or more geographic pixels with the one or more hubs and (5) determining, by the mapping unit [108], an optimized hub for each subset of geographic pixels.

Abstract: A system and method of predicting a last mile design productivity of a delivery hub. The method comprises predicting: an inter-shipment time for last mile agent(s) of the delivery hub, and a productive on field time in a day for the last mile agent(s). The method thereafter encompasses predicting, a total number of delivery attempts in a day for the last mile agent(s) based on: the predicted inter-shipment time and the predicted productive on field time. Further, the method comprises predicting, a total number of successful deliveries in a day for the last mile agent(s) based on: the predicted total number of delivery attempts in a day, and an average hub conversion data. The method further comprises predicting the last mile design productivity of the delivery hub based on the predicted total number of successful deliveries in a day.

Abstract: The present application relates to novel HIV-1 envelope glycoproteins which may be utilized as an HIV-1 vaccine immunogens, antigens for crystallization and for the identification of broad neutralizing antibodies. The present invention encompasses the preparation and purification of immunogenic compositions which are formulated into the vaccines of the present invention.

Abstract: The present application relates to novel HIV-1 envelope glycoproteins which may be utilized as an HIV-1 vaccine immunogens, antigens for crystallization and for the identification of broad neutralizing antibodies. The present invention encompasses the preparation and purification of immunogenic compositions which are formulated into the vaccines of the present invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to using HIV-1 broadly neutralizing antibodies to screen for glycan-dependent or protein-dependent self reactivities inherent in these mutated antibodies, and defining this cross recognition at the molecular level, and utilizing the information to re-elicit trimer-specific and/or N-glycan-dependent or protein-surface-dependent broadly neutralizing antibodies and therapeutic applications thereof.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a computer implemented method, a system, and/or a non-transitory computer readable medium can receive an actionable rule that represents user intent to share media data. The actionable rule can be analyzed to determine a set of conditions and a set of actions included in the actionable rule. The actionable rule, including the set of conditions and the set of actions, can be stored in a rule database. Context data can be acquired from a context database. Whether or not the set of conditions is satisfied based on the acquired context data can be determined. The set of actions can be executed when the set of conditions is satisfied based on the acquired context data. In some cases, executing the set of actions can include, at least in part, initiating a sharing of the media data with at least one target system.

Abstract: A program creates a unitary mask for use over a whole image, with one pattern. The mask need not be full image size; it may be tiled. In the field a printer forms a mask and prints with it, best in the same session, before another image needing another mask, whether due to different image activity or type, or operating conditions. Constraints are controlled to ensure solution. Printout can start before a mask (even the part needed to finish a top swath) is done, going columnwise in each swath. In other invention facets, a program forms a mask of size significant relative to the program and prints with it. Other facets check print conditions and form adapted masks; or find nozzles that cannot back up a known-failed nozzle and to back it up form masks with all able nozzles; or assess image activity and inject mask randomness accordingly.

Abstract: Described is a dynamic multi-pass print mode correction method which corrects for malfunctioning or inoperable ink ejection elements by substituting a fully functioning ink ejection element. The method comprises the steps of obtaining a printmask; identifying ink ejection elements which are malfunctioning; ascertaining potential replacement ink ejection elements from the printmask for the ejection elements which are malfunctioning; selecting replacement ink ejection elements from the potential replacement ink ejection elements; and modifying the printmask by removing the malfunctioning ink ejection elements from the printmask and replacing them with the selected replacement ink ejection elements.

Abstract: Full-color swaths produced in opposite scanning directions are offset to conceal or eliminate the color-cast effects of the varying deposition order which is inherent in bidirectional operation with in-line pens. Offsets are produced by unequal printing-medium advance between oppositely directed sweeps, or by alternating forward and reverse advance steps between oppositedly directed sweeps, or by both unequal and alternate-reverse steps; or by pen masking. Color-cast effects of varying drying/wicking time, too, are minimized.

Abstract: A single chip integrated remote access processor circuit has a plurality of communication interface units, including a local area network (LAN) interface unit, a first multi-protocol serial wide area network (SWAN) interface unit, a telephony coder-decoder interface unit and a peripheral component interface (PCI) unit. A data routing control circuit is coupled to the plurality of communication interface units for controlling data transfer between the interface units.

Abstract: In a inkjet print cartridge ink flows from the reservoir around the edge of the silicon substrate before being ejected out of the nozzles. During operation, warm thermal boundary layers of ink form adjacent the substrate and dissolved gases in the thermal boundary layer of the ink form the bubbles. If the bubbles to grow larger than the diameter of subsequent ink passageways these bubbles choke the flow of ink to the vaporization chambers. This results in causing some of the nozzles of the printhead to become temporarily inoperable. The disclosure describes a method of avoiding such a malfunction in a liquid inkjet printing system by providing a method for reducing residual air bubbles in an inkjet print cartridge by flushing the empty cartridge by passing carbon dioxide through the fill port or the ink ejection nozzles prior to filling the print cartridge with ink and thereby eliminating residual air bubbles from the print cartridge when the print cartridge is filled with ink.

Abstract: An identification card and method and apparatus for producing and authenticating such an identification card. A person whom the identification card will identify, is scanned to produce a digital signal which is compressed, encrypted, and coded as a two dimensional barcode or as some other appropriate form of coding, which is incorporated into one portion of the identification card. The image is also printed or otherwise embodied onto another portion of the identification card. A text message maybe appended to the signal before it is encrypted and also printed as plain text on the identification card. In one embodiment the signal representing the image is encrypted using a public key encryption system and the key is downloaded from a center. To validate the card the coded message is scanned, decoded, decrypted, expanded and displayed.

Abstract: An identification card and method and apparatus for producing and authenticating such an identification card. An object or other entity for which the identification card will evidence identity, status or characteristics is scanned to produce a digital signal a portion of which is compressed, encrypted, and coded and which is recorded on a magnetic strip on the identification card. The image is also printed or otherwise embodied onto another portion of the identification card. A text message maybe appended to the signal before it is encrypted and also printed as plain text on the identification card. In one embodiment the signal representing the image is encrypted using a public key encryption system and the key is downloaded from a center. This key maybe changed from time to tome to increase security. To facilitate authentication the corresponding decryption key is encrypted with another key and incorporated on the card.

Abstract: An electrical resistor of resistivity of less than about 600 ohms per square and with a temperature coefficient of resistance within the range of .+-.200 ppm/.degree.C. comprises an insulating substrate, electrically conductive terminations on a surface of the substrate, and a layer of resistor material on the surface of the substrate and in contact with the terminations. The resistor material comprises from about 25 to about 35% by weight glass and from about 50% to about 75% by weight conductive particles. Preferably the conductive particles consisting essential of tin oxide and at least about 0.2% by weight of ruthenium containing material, expressed as RuO.sub.2. The mass ratio of ruthenium containing material (as RuO.sub.2) to tin oxide is less than 7:93.