Abstract: A multimodal biometric device is disclosed. An apparatus may include a non-contact imaging system. The non-contact imaging system may include imaging optics, optical illumination optically coupled to the imaging optics, and a configurable body part support to support different body parts at corresponding focal lengths to capture different portions of the different body parts. An apparatus may also include a housing coupled to the imaging optics, the optical illumination, and the configurable body part support.

Abstract: A system and method for accelerated content classification and routing of digital files in a data handling and data governance service includes identifying a digital computer file; sequentially routing the digital computer file to one or more machine learning-based content classification models of a plurality of distinct machine learning-based content classification models based on a service-defined model instantiation and execution sequence, wherein: the service-defined model instantiation and execution sequence defines a model instantiation and execution order for the plurality of distinct machine learning-based content classification models that enables a fast content classification of the digital computer file while minimizing a computation time or runtime of the one or more machine learning-based content classification models; computing, via a machine learning-based filename classification model, a content classification inference based on extracted filename feature data of the digital computer file; and

Abstract: A non-iterative revising tool is provided, which interfaces with a WFM service running on one or more WFM hosts. The non-iterative revising tool can configure a client computing device to export timetable records and staffing forecast records from a WFM service; non-iteratively revise, for a referent employee, task assignments of timetable records to fulfill forecast workload volumes of a primary task type according to conditions not implemented by conventional WFM services; and import revised timetable records into the WFM service after work task assignments have been at least partially aligned with forecast workload volumes based on an alignment objective.

Abstract: A dummy block for a metal extrusion press includes: a generally cylindrical base having a forward surface and an outwardly extending circumferential flange; an expandable collar coupled to the base, the collar having an inwardly extending circumferential rib abutting the circumferential flange; a plunger disc seated against the forward surface of the base and accommodated by the collar, and a plunger shaft extending through the plunger disc and coupled to the base.

Abstract: A dummy block for a metal extrusion press includes: a generally cylindrical base having a forward surface and an outwardly extending circumferential flange; an expandable collar coupled to the base, the collar having an inwardly extending circumferential rib abutting the circumferential flange; a plunger disc seated against the forward surface of the base and accommodated by the collar, and a plunger shaft extending through the plunger disc and coupled to the base.

Abstract: Systems and Methods are disclosed for detecting acute coronary syndrome (ACS) events, arrythmias, heart rate abnormalities, medication problems such as non-compliance or ineffective amount or type of medication, and demand/supply related cardiac ischemia. The system may have both implanted and external components that communicate with a Physicians's programmer, and smart-devices for monitoring and alerting to detected medically relevant events or states. At least one processor provides event detection using statistical threshold criteria calculated upon at least a portion of a patient's data/distributions and set for a patient or based upon what a doctor determines as abnormal for a patient. Cardiovascular condition is tracked using histogram, trend, and summary information related to heart rate and/or cardiac features such as S-T segment measures of heartbeats.

Abstract: A multipoint lock including a pivoting lock bolt including a fixed pivot point and a sliding pivot point, a translating lock bolt, a linkage coupled to and configured to pivot the pivoting lock bolt and to translate the translating lock bolt, an actuation mechanism configured to actuate the linkage and to effect pivoting of the pivoting lock bolt and translation of the translating lock bolt, and an input mechanism configured to receive user input and transmit the user input to the actuation mechanism, the user unput including shifting the input mechanism between an unlocked position and a locked position.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for generating a runway landing alert for an aircraft. The method comprises establishing an altitude parameter and a safety envelope for a designated target runway of the aircraft. A track of the aircraft is monitored with reference to a centerline of the target runway. Any deviation by the aircraft from the centerline of the target runway is detected and determined if it is within a margin of error. If the deviation is within the margin of error, an altitude parameter is increased. If the aircraft is determined to still be maneuvering with respect to the centerline of the target runway, the altitude parameter is decreased. Otherwise, an alert is generated if the aircraft is outside of the safety envelope.

Abstract: The normalization of data originating from endpoints within low power wide area networks (LPWANs) is contemplated. The normalization may be beneficial to facilitate normalizing data when collected and/or communicated according to disparate protocols, languages, formats, syntaxes, structures, etc. of the endpoints and/or the LPWANs so as to enable commonization of the data prior to being interfaced with applications or other entities intending to make use thereof.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for generating a runway landing alert for an aircraft. The method comprises establishing an altitude parameter and a safety envelope for a designated target runway of the aircraft. A track of the aircraft is monitored with reference to a centerline of the target runway. Any deviation by the aircraft from the centerline of the target runway is detected and determined if it is within a margin of error. If the deviation is within the margin of error, an altitude parameter is increased. If the aircraft is determined to still be maneuvering with respect to the centerline of the target runway, the altitude parameter is decreased. Otherwise, an alert is generated if the aircraft is outside of the safety envelope.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for generating a runway landing alert for an aircraft. The method comprises establishing a Runway Awareness Advisory System (RAAS) envelope for the designated target runway of the aircraft. A track of the aircraft is monitored with reference to a centerline of the target runway. Any deviation by the aircraft from the centerline of the target runway is detected and determined if it is within a margin of error. If the deviation is within the margin of error, an altitude parameter of the RAAS envelope is increased. If the aircraft is determined to still be maneuvering with respect to the centerline of the target runway, the altitude parameter of the RAAS envelope is decreased. Otherwise, an alert is generated if the aircraft is outside of the RAAS envelope.

Abstract: A system and method of shifting a premature descent protection envelope for an aircraft has been developed. First, a premature descent protection envelope (PDP) is determined including a first boundary at a first distance from the runway. Next, a nominal approach path is determined for approaching the runway and an approach path angle. Also, a flight path angle of the aircraft is determined. The first boundary is shifted in an upward direction from the runway in response to the aircraft being below the nominal approach path, and the flight path angle being greater than the nominal approach path angle.

Abstract: A device for detecting acute coronary syndrome (ACS) events, arrythmias, heart rate abnormalities, medication problems such as non-compliance or ineffective amount or type of medication, and demand/supply related cardiac ischemia is disclosed. The device may have both implanted and external components and can communicate with other user devices such as smartphones and smartwatches for monitoring and alerting in response to detected medically relevant events or states of a patient. The processor is configured to provide event detection based upon various criteria including what is found to be statistically abnormal for a patient or what has been defined by a doctor to be abnormal. A patient's cardiovascular condition can be tracked over time using histogram, trend, and summary information related to heart rate and/or cardiac features such as those measured from the S-T segment of heartbeats.

Abstract: A device for detecting acute coronary syndrome (ACS) events, arrythmias, heart rate abnormalities, medication problems such as non-compliance or ineffective amount or type of medication, and demand/supply related cardiac ischemia is disclosed. The device may have both implanted and external components and can communicate with other user devices such as smartphones and smartwatches for monitoring and alerting in response to detected medically relevant events or states of a patient. The processor is configured to provide event detection based upon various criteria including what is found to be statistically abnormal for a patient or what has been defined by a doctor to be abnormal. A patient's cardiovascular condition can be tracked over time using histogram, trend, and summary information related to heart rate and/or cardiac features such as those measured from the S-T segment of heartbeats.

Abstract: The normalization of data originating from endpoints within low power wide area networks (LPWANs) is contemplated. The normalization may be beneficial to facilitate normalizing data when collected and/or communicated according to disparate protocols, languages, formats, syntaxes, structures, etc. of the endpoints and/or the LPWANs so as to enable commonization of the data prior to being interfaced with applications or other entities intending to make use thereof.

Abstract: An analytics system is disclosed for providing real time analytical data regarding operational characteristics of a plurality of object processing systems that process objects. The analytics system includes a communication system for accessing the warehouse management system and for obtaining object specific data, a data collection system for receiving real time data regarding processing at each of the plurality of object processing systems, each of the plurality of object processing systems including a programmable motion device that is programmed to process objects independent of other of the plurality of processing systems, an integration system for integrating the real time data with the object assignment data, and a graphic display system for displaying the real time data as associated with the assignment data.

Abstract: A shot sleeve for a die casting apparatus has a piston bore, and includes: an elongate body fabricated of a first material, the body having an axial bore extending therethrough; a first sleeve insert fabricated of a second material, the first sleeve insert being accommodated in the axial bore and defining a first surface of the piston bore; and a second sleeve insert fabricated of a third material, the second sleeve being accommodated in the axial bore and defining a second surface of the piston bore, the third material having a higher ductility than the second material.

Abstract: The bezel assembly for data reception, for use with a bill validator in a financial transactional device, includes a bezel housing and a data reception assembly. The bezel housing includes a customer-facing front portion and a back plate connectable to the bill validator that is mounted within the transactional device cabinet. The front portion includes an insertion/dispensing slot for receiving currency and a projecting protrusion forward of the casing. The forward-extending protrusion accommodates at least a portion of the data reception assembly. The bezel assembly can include a wireless communication function that is communicably connectable with a mobile device via a wireless communication method, a manual entry function, a biometric reader, one or more cameras for scanning and decrypting 2D barcodes and the like, thus enhancing the overall functionality of the financial transactional device.