Abstract: A tracking and recording system is provided for tracking and documenting personal property. Personal property, such as electronic or “IOT” devices having a communication interface, are placed in communication with a tracking system which receives information from those items of personal property and utilizes that information to verify the location and/or existence of the property. A record of the personal property may also be created which includes information which identifies the property, liens, transfers of ownership, and verifications of the location of the property. The record may comprise a block chain of information regarding the property.

Abstract: A scanner monitors a vehicle engine module's performance, such as, for example, a vehicle engine powertrain by creating and compiling performance data either in real time or based on a data post-processing schedule. A preventive maintenance or repair is suggested if the critical boundaries of a probable failure are reached.

Abstract: Described herein is a system for responding to a frustrated user with a response determined based on spoken language understanding (SLU) processing of a user input. The system detects user frustration and responds to a repeated user input by confirming an action to be performed or presenting an alternative action, instead of performing the action responsive to the user input. The system also detects poor audio quality of the captured user input, and responds by requesting the user to repeat the user input. The system processes sentiment data and signal quality data to respond to user inputs.

Abstract: Techniques for performing runtime ranking of skill components are described. A skill developer may generate a rule indicating a skill component is to be invoked at runtime when a natural language input corresponds to a specific context. At runtime, a virtual assistant system may implement a machine learned model to generate an initial ranking of skill components. Thereafter, the virtual assistant system may use skill component-specific rules to adjust the initial ranking, and this second ranking is used to determine which skill component to invoke to respond to the natural language input. Overtime, if a rule results in beneficial user experiences, the virtual assistant system may incorporate the rule into the machine learned model.

Abstract: Described herein is a system for responding to a frustrated user with a response determined based on spoken language understanding (SLU) processing of a user input. The system detects user frustration and responds to a repeated user input by confirming an action to be performed or presenting an alternative action, instead of performing the action responsive to the user input. The system also detects poor audio quality of the captured user input, and responds by requesting the user to repeat the user input. The system processes sentiment data and signal quality data to respond to user inputs.

Abstract: Devices and techniques are generally described for using user feedback to determine routing decisions in a speech processing system. In various examples, first data representing a first utterance may be received. Second data representing a first semantic interpretation of the first utterance may be determined. A first intent data processing application may be selected for processing the second data. Feedback data may be determined related to the first intent data processing application processing the second data. Third data representing a semantic interpretation of a second utterance may be received, wherein the first semantic interpretation is the same as the second semantic interpretation. A second intent data processing application may be determined for processing the third data based at least in part on the feedback data.

Abstract: A tracking and recording system is provided for tracking and documenting personal property. Personal property, such as electronic or “IOT” devices having a communication interface, are placed in communication with a tracking system which receives information from those items of personal property and utilizes that information to verify the location and/or existence of the property. A record of the personal property may also be created which includes information which identifies the property, liens, transfers of ownership, and verifications of the location of the property. The record may comprise a block chain of information regarding the property.

Abstract: A tracking and recording system is provided for tracking and documenting personal property. Personal property, such as electronic or “IOT” devices having a communication interface, are placed in communication with a tracking system which receives information from those items of personal property and utilizes that information to verify the location and/or existence of the property. A record of the personal property may also be created which includes information which identifies the property, liens, transfers of ownership, and verifications of the location of the property. The record may comprise a block chain of information regarding the property.

Abstract: Described herein is a system for responding to a frustrated user with a response determined based on spoken language understanding (SLU) processing of a user input. The system detects user frustration and responds to a repeated user input by confirming an action to be performed or presenting an alternative action, instead of performing the action responsive to the user input. The system also detects poor audio quality of the captured user input, and responds by requesting the user to repeat the user input. The system processes sentiment data and signal quality data to respond to user inputs.

Abstract: Primer adapter assemblies have a body having a cylindrical exterior sidewall adapted to be closely received in a chamber having a chamber diameter, the body defining a central passage including a cylindrical aft portion adapted to closely receive a primer having a primer diameter greater than or equal to the chamber diameter, the body having an aft surface, and a malleable skirt extending aft of the aft surface and defining an installation aperture, the malleable skirt being operable to deform inward to form an opening having a diameter less than the primer diameter, such that a primer in the cylindrical aft portion of the central passage is retained. The skirt may have a tapered cross-section. The skirt may encircle the central passage. The skirt may be concentric with the central passage. The body may include a flange defining the aft surface and having a diameter greater than the chamber diameter.

Abstract: A tracking and recording system is provided for tracking and documenting personal property. Personal property, such as electronic or “IOT” devices having a communication interface, are placed in communication with a tracking system which receives information from those items of personal property and utilizes that information to verify the location and/or existence of the property. A record of the personal property may also be created which includes information which identifies the property, liens, transfers of ownership, and verifications of the location of the property. The record may comprise a block chain of information regarding the property.

Abstract: A tracking system is provided for tracking personal property, such as to track collateral which is used to secure a loan. Collateral belonging to a borrower, such as electronic devices or other items of personal property having a wireless communication interface, is placed in communication with a tracking system which receives information from those items of collateral and utilizes that information to verify the existence of the borrower's collateral.

Abstract: Primer adapter assemblies have a body having a cylindrical exterior sidewall adapted to be closely received in a chamber having a chamber diameter, the body defining a central passage including a cylindrical aft portion adapted to closely receive a primer having a primer diameter greater than or equal to the chamber diameter, the body having an aft surface, and a malleable skirt extending aft of the aft surface and defining an installation aperture, the malleable skirt being operable to deform inward to form an opening having a diameter less than the primer diameter, such that a primer in the cylindrical aft portion of the central passage is retained. The skirt may have a tapered cross-section. The skirt may encircle the central passage. The skirt may be concentric with the central passage. The body may include a flange defining the aft surface and having a diameter greater than the chamber diameter.

Abstract: A tracking system is provided for tracking personal property, such as to track collateral which is used to secure a loan. Collateral belonging to a borrower, such as electronic devices or other items of personal property having a wireless communication interface, is placed in communication with a tracking system which receives information from those items of collateral and utilizes that information to verify the existence of the borrower's collateral.

Abstract: A tracking system is provided for tracking personal property, such as to track collateral which is used to secure a loan. Collateral belonging to a borrower, such as electronic devices or other items of personal property having a wireless communication interface, is placed in communication with a tracking system which receives information from those items of collateral and utilizes that information to verify the existence of the borrower's collateral.

Abstract: A tracking system is provided for tracking personal property, such as to track collateral which is used to secure a loan. Collateral belonging to a borrower, such as electronic devices or other items of personal property having a wireless communication interface, is placed in communication with a tracking system which receives information from those items of collateral and utilizes that information to verify the existence of the borrower's collateral.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method is provided that includes executing instructions stored on a computer-readable medium. The method includes receiving lead information from a computing device and generating a lead listing based at least in part on the received lead information. The method further includes identifying at least one retailer based on the received lead information and at least one buying preference associated with each retailer of a plurality of retailers, transmitting the lead listing to the identified at least one retailer, and receiving at least one bid from the identified at least one retailer.

Abstract: The Easy-Tie combines the better of the two primary types of tie downs, the buckle and the ratchet. Each tie is a sealed unit and, therefore, parts of the tie cannot be lost. The unit incorporates the soft tie and the ratchet, which are permanently attached (unlike almost all other ratchet ties). With the bike on its kickstand, loosely attach the Easy-Tie on the bike and to the anchor point. Mount the bike, center it, and pull up on the straps (buckle side). This takes the slack out of the straps and holds the bike upright. Dismount motorcycle, and use the ratchets to secure the motorcycle and finalize the tie down. To release the motorcycle, push one of the buckles. The ratchets never have to be loosened when a load exists on the straps. The Easy-Tie allows one person to tie down their motorcycle in about one minute.

Abstract: A system and method for monitoring physical assets. An asset is registered at a site and simultaneously appraised for value. The registered asset is periodically evaluated over time to estimate and record value fluctuations in the asset. Upon request, the asset's current value is reported. Asset owners are periodically offered new or upgraded versions of existing registered assets, and a time and quality dependent buy-back voucher in the amount of the registered asset's current estimated value based on the asset in question conforming to the valuation algorithm. The buy-back voucher may be redeemed at the appropriate retail establishment.