Abstract: A system, method, and computer-readable medium are disclosed for improved image search and retrieval. In various embodiments, a multi-image information retrieval system is implemented to perform image searching and provide image search results based on user intent. Returned image results include correlated images and associated information regarding objects such as product lines. Images can include metatags and are updated with correlated information.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly includes a connector housing defining a cavity in which at least two electrical terminals are interconnected. The connector housing defines an opening configured to receive a cover that is configured to protect the at least two electrical terminals and thermally manage heat within the cavity. The connector housing may be configured to receive one cover configuration of a plurality of different cover configurations. A first cover configuration in the plurality of different cover configurations provides different mechanism to thermally manage heat within the cavity electrical connector assembly than a second cover configuration in this plurality of different cover configurations.

Abstract: A coupler may include a first chuck, the first chuck including an outer surface and first external threads and a second chuck, the second chuck including an outer surface and second external threads having a reverse orientation relative to the first external threads. The coupler may also include a coupler body including a first end, a second end, and a passageway extending between the first end and the second end, the first end secured to the first chuck, the second end secured to the second chuck, the first end including first internal threads engaging the first external threads, the second end including second internal threads engaging the second external threads.

Abstract: A system for troubleshooting network problems is disclosed. A model can use demographic information, network usage information, and network membership information to determine an importance of a problem. The importance of the problem for the user who reported the problem, a number of other users affected by the problem, and the importance of the problem to the other users can be used to determine a priority for resolving the problem. Before and after a work order is executed to resolve the problem, network metrics can be gathered, including aggregate network metrics, and automatically presented in various user interfaces. The analysis of the metrics can be used to update a database of which work orders are assigned in response to which problems.

Abstract: A method for forming a concrete anchor may comprise the steps of providing an anchor body, at least partially encapsulating the anchor body in a sealing cover, providing at least one tubular member, engaging an end surface of the tubular member against a surface of the sealing cover so as to weld the member to the sealing cover.

Abstract: A method of preparing a sealed connector system for connection is presented. The sealed connector system has a male connector body, a female connector body defining a shroud to receive the male connector body, and a resilient seal surrounding the male connector body. The method includes the steps of applying lubricant on a seal wiping surface on the shroud interior and inserting the male connector body within the female connector body such that the resilient seal is in compressive contact with the seal wiping surface. A tool to apply the lubricant includes an insert disposed within the shroud having a central cavity and passages extending from the central cavity to portals defined in an outer surface of the insert and a spray valve disposed within the insert configured to dispense a lubricant mist into the central cavity, through the passages to the portals, and onto the seal wiping surface.

Abstract: A cover is provided for sealing a concrete anchor including a flange and a bore extending through the flange. The bore defines an axis and the flange has a first side and a second side. The cover includes a first cover portion for covering a portion of the anchor proximate the first side of the flange, a second cover portion for covering a portion of the anchor proximate the second side of the flange, and a latch coupling the first cover portion and the second cover portion together with the anchor disposed between the latch.

Abstract: A coupler may include a first chuck, the first chuck including an outer surface and first external threads and a second chuck, the second chuck including an outer surface and second external threads having a reverse orientation relative to the first external threads. The coupler may also include a coupler body including a first end, a second end, and a passageway extending between the first end and the second end, the first end secured to the first chuck, the second end secured to the second chuck, the first end including first internal threads engaging the first external threads, the second end including second internal threads engaging the second external threads.

Abstract: A coupler for connecting first and second tendons may comprise a body including first and second ends, a passageway therethrough and an access port; first and second wedges each configured to receive an end of the first and second tendons, respectively, each of the wedges being positioned in the passageway and oriented so as to resist withdrawal from the coupler of a tendon received therein; and first and second pistons positioned within the passageway proximate the first and second wedges, respectively; wherein the first and second pistons define a pressure chamber therebetween; wherein the pressure chamber is in fluid communication with the access port; and wherein the first and second pistons are configured to bear on the first and second wedges, respectively, and urge the first and second wedges apart in response to pressure in the pressure chamber.

Abstract: An anchor assembly for use with a tensioning strand includes an anchor body including a bore therethrough, the bore configured to receive the strand therethrough, an inner surface of the bore including a frustoconical wedge-receiving cavity, at least one frustoconical wedge including a strand-engaging inner surface and an anchor body engaging outer surface, the wedge being at least partially received in the wedge-receiving cavity, an encapsulating layer at least partially surrounding the anchor body, and a wedge retention disk mechanically coupled to the anchor body and positioned so as to prevent the wedge from fully exiting the wedge-receiving cavity. The wedge retention disk may be spaced apart from the anchor body such that the wedge can move axially with respect to the anchor body between a seated position in which the wedge engages the wedge-receiving cavity and an unseated position in which the wedge engages the wedge retention disk.

Abstract: A method for forming a concrete anchor may comprise the steps of providing an anchor body, at least partially encapsulating the anchor body in a sealing cover, providing at least one tubular member, engaging an end surface of the tubular member against a surface of the sealing cover so as to weld the member to the sealing cover.

Abstract: This apparatus provides a system and method of determining significant repeating themes in a collection of documents. The apparatus operates unsupervised and leverages a natural language processing mechanism supported with lexicon, synonym and taxonomy dictionaries to determine themes and establish their relevance using a two-level hierarchical structure. The apparatus also assigns meaningful names to identified themes and determines a set of rules that describe the theme such that it can be applied to categorize other documents outside of the collection as well.

Abstract: A distributed telecommunication network including a VPN, a cellular network, a LAN, an Ethernet network, a server, a database, all communicatively coupled to the backbone of the network, a Wi-Fi network, a firewall, and a mobile device, communicatively coupled to the Wi-Fi network and the cellular network, wherein the database is configured to store a profile of a user of the distributed telecommunication network, the profile including a biography of the user, user relationships, a plurality of posts, an activity level of the user, and wherein the server is configured to determine whether the profile belongs to a category using a weighted average of a biography indication related to the biography of the profile and a post indication related to posts and relationship indication related to user relationships.

Abstract: A cover is provided for sealing a concrete anchor including a flange and a bore extending through the flange. The bore defines an axis and the flange has a first side and a second side. The cover includes a first cover portion for covering a portion of the anchor proximate the first side of the flange, a second cover portion for covering a portion of the anchor proximate the second side of the flange, and a latch coupling the first cover portion and the second cover portion together with the anchor disposed between the latch.

Abstract: A distributed telecommunication network including a VPN, a cellular network, a LAN, an Ethernet network, a server, a database, all communicatively coupled to the backbone of the network, a Wi-Fi network, a firewall, and a mobile device, communicatively coupled to the Wi-Fi network and the cellular network, wherein the database is configured to store a profile of a user of the distributed telecommunication network, the profile including a biography of the user, user relationships, a plurality of posts, an activity level of the user, and wherein the server is configured to determine whether the profile belongs to a category using a weighted average of a biography indication related to the biography of the profile and a post indication related to posts and relationship indication related to user relationships.

Abstract: An individual having a plurality of first features and a second characteristic is identified. A plurality of second features associated with a second characteristic is determined. For each first feature among the plurality of first features, a respective probability distribution indicating, for each respective second feature, a probability that a person having the respective second feature has the first feature, is determined, thereby generating a plurality of probability distributions. A probabilistic classifier is used to combine the plurality of probability distributions, thereby generating a merged probability distribution. A Monte Carlo method is used to generate a prediction set based on the merged probability distribution, the prediction set including a plurality of prediction values for the second characteristic of the individual, each respective prediction value being associated with one of the plurality of second features. The prediction set is stored in a memory.

Abstract: A scuff plate for a vehicle includes a sloped front side in physical contact with a cargo-area floor panel. The cargo-area floor panel can have a slope angle greater than zero in a downward direction and the sloped front side can have a ramp angle at least equal to the slope angle in an upward direction.

Abstract: A drive gear for a generally cylindrical imaging component. The drive gear includes a body for engaging the generally cylindrical imaging component having an axis of rotation, a drive portion extending out from body along the axis of rotation, wherein the drive portion comprises a plurality of pillars and narrows towards the axis of rotation of the drive gear as the distance from the end surface increases outward.

Abstract: An individual having a plurality of first features and a second characteristic is identified. A plurality of second features associated with a second characteristic is determined. For each first feature among the plurality of first features, a respective probability distribution indicating, for each respective second feature, a probability that a person having the respective second feature has the first feature, is determined, thereby generating a plurality of probability distributions. A probabilistic classifier is used to combine the plurality of probability distributions, thereby generating a merged probability distribution. A Monte Carlo method is used to generate a prediction set based on the merged probability distribution, the prediction set including a plurality of prediction values for the second characteristic of the individual, each respective prediction value being associated with one of the plurality of second features. The prediction set is stored in a memory.

Abstract: A system includes a processor and a memory device communicatively coupled to the processor. The system also includes a database communicatively coupled to the processor. The database is configured to store a first plurality of prediction sets. Each prediction set is associated with a respective individual within a first population. Each prediction set comprises a plurality of prediction results, and each prediction result corresponds to a selected one of a plurality of features. The processor is configured to receive a request for a distribution value associated with a selected feature and one or more parameters. The distribution value indicate how often the selected feature appears in a second population of individuals, the second population being defined by the one or more parameters.