Abstract: A method may include receiving, by a first computing device, a positional message from a second computing device. The positional message may indicate a position and an accumulated error of the indicated position corresponding to the second computing device. The accumulated error of the second computing device may be compared to an accumulated error of the first computing device in which the first and the second accumulated errors respectively represent degrees of uncertainty regarding respective positions and orientations of the first and second computing devices that increase over time. Responsive to the second accumulated error being less than the first accumulated error, a distance and an orientation of the first computing device relative to the second computing device may be assessed and a position of the first computing device in the environment may be updated based on the distance and the orientation.

Abstract: A portable collapsible container for transporting fluids. The container is formed of flexible walls that can be folded to collapse the container. A specialized rim is connected to the container walls through a transition collar which enables a hard rim to be joined to relatively soft and pliable walls. A metallic ring is embedded in an upper aspect of the container to maintain the container in cylindrical form and prevent denting of the rim which could cause separation of the lid from the rim.

Abstract: A method may include obtaining a machine learning model configured to label media files of a given type. The method may include obtaining a saliency map including multiple elements corresponding to aspects of the given type of media files, each element corresponding to encoding parameters. A given encoding parameter of an associated element may be based on an identified salience of the associated element in the machine learning model determining a label. The method may include obtaining a first media sample of the given type. The method may include deriving a second media sample from the first media sample based on applying the given encoding parameter to the associated element of the first media sample according to the saliency map. The method may include labeling, by the machine learning model, the second media sample.

Abstract: A portable collapsible container for transporting fluids. The container is formed of flexible walls that can be folded to collapse the container. A specialized rim is connected to the container walls through a transition collar which enables a hard rim to be joined to relatively soft and pliable walls. A metallic ring is embedded in an upper aspect of the container to maintain the container in cylindrical form and prevent denting of the rim which could cause separation of the lid from the rim.

Abstract: A method may include receiving, by a first computing device, a positional message from a second computing device. The positional message may indicate a position and an accumulated error of the indicated position corresponding to the second computing device. The accumulated error of the second computing device may be compared to an accumulated error of the first computing device in which the first and the second accumulated errors respectively represent degrees of uncertainty regarding respective positions and orientations of the first and second computing devices that increase over time. Responsive to the second accumulated error being less than the first accumulated error, a distance and an orientation of the first computing device relative to the second computing device may be assessed and a position of the first computing device in the environment may be updated based on the distance and the orientation.

Abstract: Described are systems and methods for providing an authorized user access to a restricted area using a combination of biometric identification factors, such as facial feature recognition, and wireless detection of a device associated with the authorized user.

Abstract: A method may include obtaining a machine learning model configured to label media files of a given type. The method may include obtaining a saliency map including multiple elements corresponding to aspects of the given type of media files, each element corresponding to encoding parameters. A given encoding parameter of an associated element may be based on an identified salience of the associated element in the machine learning model determining a label. The method may include obtaining a first media sample of the given type. The method may include deriving a second media sample from the first media sample based on applying the given encoding parameter to the associated element of the first media sample according to the saliency map. The method may include labeling, by the machine learning model, the second media sample.

Abstract: A method of enrolling in an authentication system may include obtaining biometric data of a user, and generating a biometric template vector using the biometric data. The enrolling method may also include encrypting the biometric template vector, and embedding the encrypted biometric template vector into a computer-scannable medium. An additional method of verification via an authentication system may include obtaining an encrypted and encoded form of a biometric template vector associated with a user. The verification method may also include decoding the biometric template vector, and obtaining biometric data of the user of a same form used to create the biometric template vector. The verification method may additionally include determining a similarity score between the decoded biometric template vector and the biometric data, and performing an action based on the similarity score.

Abstract: Described are systems and methods for providing an authorized user access to a restricted area using a combination of biometric identification factors, such as facial feature recognition, and wireless detection of a device associated with the authorized user.

Abstract: The proposed invention relates to a pipe intermodal logistics apparatus and system to facilitate the transportation and storage of industrial pipe The pipe intermodal logistics apparatus includes a lower clamp which embraces the weight of one or more pipes, and an upper clamp which engages the upper surfaces of the one or more pipes to be transported. The lower and upper clamps each frictionally engage with surfaces of the one or more pipes to prevent longitudinal and lateral movement of the pipes during transportation.

Abstract: A method of utilizing location information to augment biometric screening. In some aspects, the method includes determining a mobile computing device's likely location, the mobile computing device associated with a user, and augmenting biometric analysis with the device's likely location. Augmenting biometric analysis with the device's likely location may involve increasing or decreasing a confidence level of the biometric analysis based on the device's likely location. The method may also include determining that the mobile computing device is not moving and entering into a waiting state until the mobile computing device is moving, and/or predicting the mobile computing device's likely location. The subject technology also encompasses mobile computing devices and/or systems programmed and/or configured to perform and/or facilitate the above methods.

Abstract: A container rollout warehousing system is contemplated that includes at least two inter-connectable modular platforms with each platform having at least one roller at one end. The two or more platforms are inter-connectable such that the central longitudinal axis of the platforms are collinear and the two or more platforms are also vertically stackable in a spaced apart relationship to receive cargo therebetween.

Abstract: The proposed invention relates to a pipe intermodal logistics apparatus and system to facilitate the transportation and storage of industrial pipe The pipe intermodal logistics apparatus includes a lower clamp which embraces the weight of one or more pipes, and an upper clamp which engages the upper surfaces of the one or more pipes to be transported. The lower and upper clamps each frictionally engage with surfaces of the one or more pipes to prevent longitudinal and lateral movement of the pipes during transportation.

Abstract: Techniques of controlling access to one or more functions on a computing device. Aspects of the technique include accepting designation of the one or more functions and requiring completion of one or more educational tasks to permit access to the one or more functions. The functions may include playing a game, accessing social media, or the like. Certain functions, such as making an emergency (e.g., 911) call, may be excluded from being affected by the technique. Also, systems including at least one tangible computing element that perform such techniques.

Abstract: The proposed invention provides a container rollout warehousing system including at least two inter-connectable modular platforms, each platform having at least one roller at one end, wherein two or more platforms are inter-connectable such that the central longitudinal axis of the platforms are collinear and wherein two or more platforms are also vertically stackable in a spaced apart relationship to receive cargo therebetween.

Abstract: A technique of performing machine learning enhanced facial recognition. The technique includes accessing a facial image for a facial recognition target, performing facial recognition on the facial image, making a prediction regarding facial recognition candidates for the facial recognition target, and indicating a measure of confidence regarding the facial recognition performed on the facial image, with the measure adjusted based on the prediction. The prediction may be made based at least in part on a people model that statistically predicts the facial recognition candidates who may be present at a particular location at a particular time, a period model that predicts one or more times that the facial recognition candidates may be present at a particular location, behavioral data that indicates an intention of the facial recognition candidates to be at a particular location at a particular time, and/or actions such as purchasing tickets or registering for an event.