Abstract: The systems and methods described herein relate to managing transportation of loads of items within a retail supply chain. A unified load tracking system aggregates information from multiple supply chain computing systems for presentation on a user interface accessible by multiple users. One user interface provide access to a multitude of information that is interconnected by a common, unique identifier for each movement of a load between an origin and destination. A load board is also provided which automates the spot market auction process and load tender process between carriers and a retail enterprise transportation management system.

Abstract: The actuator can include a driver coupled with a motor. The actuator can include a shaft extending through the driver. The actuator can include an anchor coupled with the shaft. The motor can be configured to translate the anchor at a first time by translation of the shaft through the driver. The motor can be configured to rotate the anchor at a second time by rotation of the shaft with the driver. The second time can be different than the first time.

Abstract: Proposed is a parameter pattern-driven, data mining system and corresponding method with a knowledge extraction engine based on a customizable chain of machine-learning-structures providing an automated pipeline for data processing of complex data structures with a hidden pattern detection for triggering automated under-writing processes. A plurality of digital risk-transfer policies is assessed via a data interface and storable captured by a persistence repository unit of the parameter pattern-driven, data mining system. The digital policy at least comprises premium parameter values and/or deducible parameter values and/or risk-transfer type definition parameter values and/or policy limits parameter values and/or exclusion parameter values and/or riders/addit parameter values.

Abstract: The actuator can include a driver coupled with a motor. The actuator can include a shaft extending through the driver. The actuator can include an anchor coupled with the shaft. The motor can be configured to translate the anchor at a first time by translation of the shaft through the driver. The motor can be configured to rotate the anchor at a second time by rotation of the shaft with the driver. The second time can be different than the first time.

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments include apparatuses, vehicles, and methods for managing operation of a latch securing a vehicle compartment hatch. In an illustrative embodiment, an apparatus includes a primary latch that defines a slot configured to receive a striker extending from the hatch and is rotatable between a locked position where the slot is oriented to hold the striker to retain the hatch in a closed position and an unlocked position in which the slot is oriented to enable the striker to be withdrawn from the slot to permit opening of the hatch; and a secondary latch mechanism configured to be moved between: a first configuration configured to maintain the primary latch in the closed position; a second configuration configured to enable the striker to move within the slot to permit partial opening of the hatch; and a third configuration configured to enable the primary latch to rotate to the unlocked position.

Abstract: Various disclosed embodiments include illustrative systems, structures, and methods for performing authenticated access to a structure. An illustrative system includes a connector configured to be operably connected to a personal electronics device and to receive an electric charge from the personal electronics device, a controller couplable to an electromechanical locking device and the connector, and a memory. The memory is configured to store computer-executable instructions configured to cause the controller to receive first authentication information, receive second authentication information from the personal electronics device, authenticate the personal electronics device responsive to the first authentication information and the received second authentication information, and activate an electromechanical locking device to unlock responsive to the electric charge and a successful authentication.

Abstract: A machine-implemented method for generating one or more advertisements has an emphasis upon predictive formulation of advertisements having features or elements which are associated with or identified by tags, and where the process of generating ads is modified, such as based upon monitored engagement of displayed ads, for use in optimizing the advertisement creation process. The method is implemented by a model-driven advertisement generator which utilizes templates and rules to select assets defined by tags in order to generate advertisements which are defined by collections of associated tags.

Abstract: A system for managing door operation of a vehicle includes a door system and a doorjamb system configured for the door to close against. The door system includes a door having a handle mechanism, an indicator mechanism coupled to the handle mechanism and actuated by motion of the handle mechanism, and a latch feature configured to be engaged for latching the door closed. The doorjamb system includes a sensor configured to generate a sensor signal indicative of a state of the indicator mechanism, and a latching mechanism configured to secure and release the latch feature of the door. Control circuitry of the vehicle is coupled to the sensor and latching mechanism, and is configured to receive the sensor signal, and control the latching mechanism based on the sensor signal. The control circuitry determines state information for the vehicle and determines whether to secure or release the latch mechanism.

Abstract: Various disclosed embodiments include illustrative systems, structures, and methods for performing authenticated access to a structure. An illustrative system includes a connector configured to be operably connected to a personal electronics device and to receive an electric charge from the personal electronics device, a controller couplable to an electromechanical locking device and the connector, and a memory. The memory is configured to store computer-executable instructions configured to cause the controller to receive first authentication information, receive second authentication information from the personal electronics device, authenticate the personal electronics device responsive to the first authentication information and the received second authentication information, and activate an electromechanical locking device to unlock responsive to the electric charge and a successful authentication.

Abstract: The systems and methods described herein relate to managing transportation of loads of items within a retail supply chain. A unified load tracking system aggregates information from multiple supply chain computing systems for presentation on a user interface accessible by multiple users. One user interface provide access to a multitude of information that is interconnected by a common, unique identifier for each movement of a load between an origin and destination. A load board is also provided which automates the spot market auction process and load tender process between carriers and a retail enterprise transportation management system.

Abstract: The systems and methods described herein relate to managing transportation of loads of items within a retail supply chain. A unified load tracking system aggregates information from multiple supply chain computing systems for presentation on a user interface accessible by multiple users. One user interface provide access to a multitude of information that is interconnected by a common, unique identifier for each movement of a load between an origin and destination. A load board is also provided which automates the spot market auction process and load tender process between carriers and a retail enterprise transportation management system.

Abstract: The systems and methods described herein relate to managing transportation of loads of items within a retail supply chain. A unified load tracking system aggregates information from multiple supply chain computing systems for presentation on a user interface accessible by multiple users. One user interface provide access to a multitude of information that is interconnected by a common, unique identifier for each movement of a load between an origin and destination. A load board is also provided which automates the spot market auction process and load tender process between carriers and a retail enterprise transportation management system.

Abstract: A software system operates to track transit times for shipments between facility locations within a supply chain. Carrier service level agreements are used to generate estimated transit times between a plurality of origins and destinations. Transit times are stored as edges between ZIP code nodes in a graph database. Facility locations are associated with the ZIP code node corresponding to their location. A user interface can access the data from the graph database to easily present the data to a user. In some examples, the data is stored based on ZIP code of each location. The user interface allows for 3 digit ZIP codes to be assigned to various user-defined regions to more easily manage the data on a broader level. Estimated transit times can also be accessed through an application programming interface for use by transportation management systems such as lead time estimation systems and inventory planning systems.

Abstract: A universal end clamp and method for clamping a solar module to a rail are configured for applying a torque to a clamp body and generating a compressive clamping force between the body and a lower flange of a solar panel module frame so that the lower flange of the module frame is clamped to the rail. The clamp is disposed underneath the solar module, where it cannot be seen. The components of the assembly that can move include threaded bolts, front and rear T-slides, drive blocks, cams, coil springs, leaf springs, and offset drive brackets.

Abstract: A system for managing door operation of a vehicle includes a door system and a doorjam system configured for the door to close against. The door system includes a door having a handle mechanism, an indicator mechanism coupled to the handle mechanism and actuated by motion of the handle mechanism, and a latch feature configured to be engaged for latching the door closed. The doorjam system includes a sensor configured to generate a sensor signal indicative of a state of the indicator mechanism, and a latching mechanism configured to secure and release the latch feature of the door. Control circuitry of the vehicle is coupled to the sensor and latching mechanism, and is configured to receive the sensor signal, and control the latching mechanism based on the sensor signal. The control circuitry determines state information for the vehicle and determines whether to secure or release the latch mechanism.

Abstract: A software system operates to track transit times for shipments between facility locations within a supply chain. Carrier service level agreements are used to generate estimated transit times between a plurality of origins and destinations. Transit times are stored as edges between ZIP code nodes in a graph database. Facility locations are associated with the ZIP code node corresponding to their location. A user interface can access the data from the graph database to easily present the data to a user. In some examples, the data is stored based on ZIP code of each location. The user interface allows for 3 digit ZIP codes to be assigned to various user-defined regions to more easily manage the data on a broader level. Estimated transit times can also be accessed through an application programming interface for use by transportation management systems such as lead time estimation systems and inventory planning systems.

Abstract: A software system operates to track transit times for shipments between facility locations within a supply chain. Carrier service level agreements are used to generate estimated transit times between a plurality of origins and destinations. Transit times are stored as edges between ZIP code nodes in a graph database. Facility locations are associated with the ZIP code node corresponding to their location. A user interface can access the data from the graph database to easily present the data to a user. In some examples, the data is stored based on ZIP code of each location. The user interface allows for 3 digit ZIP codes to be assigned to various user-defined regions to more easily manage the data on a broader level. Estimated transit times can also be accessed through an application programming interface for use by transportation management systems such as lead time estimation systems and inventory planning systems.

Abstract: Methods and systems for transferring tax-advantaged retirement account money between tax-advantaged Retirement Accounts at one financial institution to another financial institution are disclosed. The methods may be consumer or merchant driven and may involve transferring between Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs), Roth IRAs, SEP IRAs, SIMPLE IRAs, Inherited IRAs, or Qualified Plans such as 401(k)s, TSPs, 403(b)s, etc. Based on information input by a user and information gathered from external financial institutions, various technology and financial systems interact in a manner that result in the successful transmission of tax-advantaged retirement account money in a manner that is compliant with IRS regulations in order to prevent a taxable event. Such novel methods allow for automated ways of transferring tax-advantaged retirement account money between financial institutions.

Abstract: The systems and methods described herein relate to managing transportation of loads of items within a retail supply chain. A unified load tracking system aggregates information from multiple supply chain computing systems for presentation on a user interface accessible by multiple users. One user interface provide access to a multitude of information that is interconnected by a common, unique identifier for each movement of a load between an origin and destination. A load board is also provided which automates the spot market auction process and load tender process between carriers and a retail enterprise transportation management system.

Abstract: The systems and methods described herein relate to managing transportation of loads of items within a retail supply chain. A unified load tracking system aggregates information from multiple supply chain computing systems for presentation on a user interface accessible by multiple users. One user interface provide access to a multitude of information that is interconnected by a common, unique identifier for each movement of a load between an origin and destination. A load board is also provided which automates the spot market auction process and load tender process between carriers and a retail enterprise transportation management system.