Abstract: A parking availability predictor system provides a prediction of parking availability that meets a user's specified needs. When the user submits a query for parking availability, he can include desired parking criteria such as location, handicapped status, and desired time to begin parking. The system consults a parking occupancy model which gathers current and historical information about parking occupancy, including parking durations and durations of vacancies between occupancies. The model processes the gathered information into a statistical predictor of parking occupancy and vacancy. The system uses the predictor to predict when parking that meets the user's needs will become available. That prediction, including user-suitable parking locations along with the expected start of their vacancies, is then sent to the user in answer to his query.

Abstract: A connector is provided comprising a hollow connector body having a central aperture and a hollow tube that is rotatable within the central aperture without rotating the hollow connector body.

Abstract: Various implementation described herein are directed to a method for providing access control. User information is received at a device. A request to provide access control is generated by the device based on the received user information. The request is transmitted via a network to an access manager. A response to the request is received from the access manager. Access control via the device is provided based on the response to the request.

Abstract: A contactless transaction terminal and method for interacting with a payment enabled mobile device to permit access to a location or to a service. The contactless transaction terminal includes a processor, a polling signal generator operably connected to the processor, an NFC circuit operably connected to the polling signal generator, and a receiver operably connected to the NFC circuit and to a data recovery circuit that is operably connected to the processor. Also included is a storage device operably connected to the processor.

Abstract: A method of training a machine learning, ML, algorithm to control a watercraft is described. The watercraft is a submarine or a submersible submerged in water. The method is implemented, at least in part, by a computer, comprising a processor and a memory, aboard the watercraft. The method comprises: obtaining training data including respective sets of environmental parameters and corresponding actions of a set of communicatively isolated watercraft, including a first watercraft; and training the ML algorithm comprising determining relationships between the respective sets of environmental parameters and the corresponding actions of the watercraft of the set thereof. A method of controlling a watercraft by a trained ML algorithm is also described.

Abstract: A micro-hazard monitoring system detects and addresses micro-hazards in a user's environment. The system directs the user to traverse the environment, gathering mapping data for the space and objects found there. The system maps the user's environment, noting the locations and types of objects. Movement and wear simulations are performed on the mapped space advancing time to estimate the likelihood of damaging user/object interactions and the extents of any resulting damage, based on information in that map, the system notes potential problems and computes one or more micro-hazard scores reflecting the nature and severity of the potential problems. If a score so warrants, the system takes remedial action to address the micro-hazard, such as warning the user about the existence of the micro-hazard and potentially what to do about it and/or taking a direct action such as shutting off an electronic device.

Abstract: Disclosed is an underwater charging arrangement comprising a first connector coupled to a daughter craft and a second connector coupled to a mother craft, wherein the first and second connectors are arranged to couple underwater to facilitate the transfer of energy from the mother craft to the daughter craft.

Abstract: According to the present invention there is provided an underwater vessel comprising: a body; a thruster operable to produce thrust, wherein the thruster is deployable from the body; an actuator assembly connected to the thruster and operable to deploy the thruster, wherein the actuator assembly is operable to deploy the thruster in a first configuration in which the thruster is oriented to produce a thrust having a vertical component when the thruster is operated.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system comprising: a first, underwater, vessel provided with a substantially flat lower surface; and a second, surface, vessel, comprising a floodable well deck arranged to receive and accommodate the first vessel.

Abstract: A watercraft system (10). The watercraft system (10) comprises a submarine or a submersible configured to be submerged in water. The submarine or submersible have an external hull (12) which defines a hull outer surface (20). There is provided a releasable mounting system (100) for carrying a payload unit (202, 204) external to the hull outer surface (20). The releasable mounting system (100) is operable to release the payload unit (202, 204) from the hull (12). The watercraft system (10) further comprises a payload unit (202, 204) which is neutrally buoyant.

Abstract: A watercraft system (10), wherein the watercraft system (10) is a submarine or a submersible configured to be submerged in water. The watercraft system (10) may comprise: a hull (12) having a longitudinal axis (14) which extends between an aft end (16) and a forward end (18). The hull (12) may comprise at least a first hull module (100) and a second hull module (200). The first hull module (100) may define the aft end (16) and a first interface element (102) which defines a first hull module opening (106). The second hull module (200) may define the forward end (18) and a second interface element (202) which defines a second hull module opening (206). The first interface element (102) and second interface element (202) being configured to couple with each other to form a sealed joint. The first interface element (102) and second interface element (202) may be configured to be uncoupled from one another.

Abstract: A method of training a machine learning, ML algorithm to control a watercraft is described. The watercraft is a submarine or a submersible submerged in water. The method is implemented, at least in part, by a computer, comprising a processor and a memory, aboard the watercraft. The method comprises: obtaining training data including respective sets of sensor signals, related to respective deterrents, and corresponding actions of a set of communicatively isolated watercraft, including a first watercraft; and training the ML algorithm comprising determining relationships between the respective sets of sensor signals and the corresponding actions of the watercraft of the set thereof. A method of controlling a watercraft by a trained ML algorithm is also described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of Formula I as defined herein, and salts and solvates thereof. (I) The present invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of Formula (I), and to compounds of Formula (I) for use in the treatment of proliferative disorders, such as cancer, as well as other diseases or conditions in which inhibition of a RAS-effector protein-protein interaction is implicated.

Abstract: Various implementation described herein are directed to a method for providing access control. User information is received at a device. A request to provide access control is generated by the device based on the received user information. The request is transmitted via a network to an access manager. A response to the request is received from the access manager. Access control via the device is provided based on the response to the request.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus, a method, and a system for determining location. The apparatus comprises an apparatus comprising a camera, and a processor. The camera is configured to capture an image of a microscopic object located at a predetermined location. The microscopic object comprises coded information. The processor is configured to process the image to decode the coded information and to determine a location of the device as being the predetermined location based on the decoded information. The apparatus may further comprise a manually operated inventory carrier (such as a shopping trolley or cart) or a robotic inventory carrier. The predetermined location may be in a supermarket or an inventory facility. The microscopic object may comprise a QR code or other barcode, and may be one of an array or repeating patterns of microscopic objects.

Abstract: A parking availability predictor system provides a prediction of parking availability that meets a user's specified needs. When the user submits a query for parking availability, he can include desired parking criteria such as location, handicapped status, and desired time to begin parking. The system consults a parking occupancy model which gathers current and historical information about parking occupancy, including parking durations and durations of vacancies between occupancies. The model processes the gathered information into a statistical predictor of parking occupancy and vacancy. The system uses the predictor to predict when parking that meets the user's needs will become available. That prediction, including user-suitable parking locations along with the expected start of their vacancies, is then sent to the user in answer to his query.

Abstract: A connector is provided comprising a hollow connector body having a central aperture and a hollow tube that is rotatable within the central aperture without rotating the hollow connector body.

Abstract: A method of measuring parameters associated with a website comprising a complex hierarchy of web pages is described. The method is used for a website adapted to support a user journey through multiple web pages to a user destination. The user journey is defined as a sequence of functional steps. A machine learning system is provided which is trained to provide a website navigation system adapted to navigate from a landing screen to a destination screen by performing each functional step in the sequence. The website is then navigated from the landing screen to the destination screen for that website using the website navigation system. One or more parameters resulting from, or associated with, one or more steps of the journey from the landing screen to the destination screen for the website are measured. A computing system suitable for performing the method, and a method of building a suitable website navigation system are also described.

Abstract: A contactless transaction terminal and method for interacting with a payment enabled mobile device to permit access to a location or to a service. The contactless transaction terminal includes a processor, a polling signal generator operably connected to the processor, an NFC circuit operably connected to the polling signal generator, and a receiver operably connected to the NFC circuit and to a data recovery circuit that is operably connected to the processor. Also included is a storage device operably connected to the processor.

Abstract: A connector is provided comprising a hollow connector body having a central aperture and a hollow tube that is rotatable within the central aperture without rotating the hollow connector body.