Abstract: An apparatus and methods for generating automated communication simulation using artificial intelligence is disclosed. The apparatus comprises at least a processor, a memory communicatively connected to the processor, wherein the memory includes instructions configuring the at least a processor to receive a prior communication datum from a first user, parse the prior communication datum to extract at least a contextual datum relating to a second user, generate a correspondence simulation from the first user to the second user as a function of the at least a contextual datum, receive a prior handwriting image datum from the first user, identify at least a semantic match between the handwriting image datum and the correspondence simulation, generate and transmit an automated communication simulation using the at least a semantic match and the correspondence simulation.

Abstract: An apparatus and methods for generating automated communication simulation using artificial intelligence is disclosed. The apparatus comprises at least a processor, a memory communicatively connected to the processor, wherein the memory includes instructions configuring the at least a processor to receive a prior communication datum from a first user, parse the prior communication datum to extract at least a contextual datum relating to a second user, generate a correspondence simulation from the first user to the second user as a function of the at least a contextual datum, receive a prior handwriting image datum from the first user, identify at least a semantic match between the prior handwriting image datum and the correspondence simulation, receive a tailored communication, generate an automated communication simulation using the at least a semantic match, the correspondence simulation, and the tailored communication, and transmit the automated communication simulation to the second user.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for measuring the width of a strip or the widths of multiple strips being conveyed longitudinally through a sensing region of a gauge. The apparatus includes a correction bar that has very highly accurately machined edges and includes a laser point displacement sensor that traverses across the sensing region of the gauge of the invention. The method of the invention uses the correction bar by sensing its edge distance positions and using the data for the sensed edge distance positions and data for its highly accurately known edge distance positions to generate corrections for all distance positions continuously across the entire sensing region. Corrections are then made to sensed edge distance positions of a strip or strips being sensed by the gauge, regardless of the positions of the strip edges.

Abstract: An apparatus and methods for generating automated communication simulation using artificial intelligence is disclosed. The apparatus comprises at least a processor, a memory communicatively connected to the processor, wherein the memory includes instructions configuring the at least a processor to receive a prior communication datum from a first user, parse the prior communication datum to extract at least a contextual datum relating to a second user, generate a correspondence simulation from the first user to the second user as a function of the at least a contextual datum, receive a prior handwriting image datum from the first user, identify at least a semantic match between the handwriting image datum and the correspondence simulation, generate and transmit an automated communication simulation using the at least a semantic match and the correspondence simulation.

Abstract: An apparatus and methods for generating automated communication simulation using artificial intelligence is disclosed. The apparatus comprises at least a processor, a memory communicatively connected to the processor, wherein the memory includes instructions configuring the at least a processor to receive a prior communication datum from a first user, parse the prior communication datum to extract at least a contextual datum relating to a second user, generate a correspondence simulation from the first user to the second suer as a function of the at least a contextual datum, receive a prior handwriting image datum from the first user, classify at least a portion of the prior handwriting image datum to at least a glyph, identify at least a semantic match to the at least a glyph in the correspondence simulation, generate and transmit an automated communication simulation using the at least a semantic match and the correspondence simulation.

Abstract: A multiphase composite, formed by freeze-casting, lyophilization, and sintering, has sintered particles forming a scaffold having at least one region of aligned porosity; and a second phase formed in pores of the scaffold. In a particular embodiment, the second phase is a nuclear fuel, in another, the first phase is a nuclear fuel, and in others, both phases are nuclear fuels. In some embodiments, the first phase is a ceramic, and in other embodiments a metal such as stainless steel. In other embodiments, the second phase is a metal, and in other embodiments a ceramic. In some embodiments the second phase is positioned in a subset of pores of the scaffold, at least some additional pores being filled with a third phase. In embodiments, the second phase is also sintered.

Abstract: A multiphase composite, formed by freeze-casting, lyophilization, and sintering, has sintered particles forming a scaffold having at least one region of aligned porosity; and a second phase formed in pores of the scaffold. In a particular embodiment, the second phase is a nuclear fuel, in another, the first phase is a nuclear fuel, and in others, both phases are nuclear fuels. In some embodiments, the first phase is a ceramic, and in other embodiments a metal such as stainless steel. In other embodiments, the second phase is a metal, and in other embodiments a ceramic. In some embodiments the second phase is positioned in a subset of pores of the scaffold, at least some additional pores being filled with a third phase. In embodiments, the second phase is also sintered.

Abstract: A sensor and housing suitable for harsh environments includes a central axis and first and second housing sections. The first housing section includes a first fitting including a mating surface orthogonal to the axis and a tapered recess formed in the mating surface and coaxial with the axis. The tapered recess has a decreasing internal dimension at points further from the mating surface and terminates at a faceted recess. The second housing section includes a second fitting having a flange and a frusto-conical projection terminating in a faceted tip. When the first and second housing are coupled, the flange and mating surface are aligned, the frusto-conical projection contacts an interior surface of the first fitting that defines the tapered recess, and the faceted tip seats within the faceted recess. The housing may include a head for housing sensor electronics and a shield that encloses the head and is spaced from the head by an air gap.

Abstract: The interactive messaging system of the present invention provides for an interactive communication process between users, both senders and recipients. The sender composes a message by filling in a template stored in data services. Once completed, the sender pushes the message to a recipient's wireless device if the wireless device contains a WAP browser, which is capable of receiving pushed messages. Typically the message includes a question along with answers for the recipient to choose from. Each answer corresponds with a pre-assigned response key and the recipient answers the question by selecting one of the pre-assigned response keys. The recipient's response is available to the sender in the form of an e-mail, WAP Push, on-line access or interactive message that is shown to the sender on an on-line status screen.

Abstract: A method of managing animals includes receiving animals to be kept at an animal management location for an undetermined time before being removed at a shipping date. The animals area organized in several arrival groups. A future weight estimate and a future backfat estimate are generated for each of the animals. Each of the estimates is generated using at least one physical measurement of the animal and an equation for making estimations for a single animal. Based on the future weight estimate and the future backfat estimate, each of the animals is sorted into one of several predetermined sort groups for separate management at the animal management location. The predetermined sort groups are different from the arrival groups and are associated with different predefined shipping dates. A system for managing animals includes a measurement component and an estimation component that generates the future weight estimate and the future backfat estimate.

Abstract: The interactive messaging system of the present invention provides for an interactive communication process between users, both senders and recipients. The sender composes a message by filling in a template stored in data services. Once completed, the sender pushes the message to a recipient's wireless device if the wireless device contains a WAP browser, which is capable of receiving pushed messages. Typically the message includes a question along with answers for the recipient to choose from. Each answer corresponds with a pre-assigned response key and the recipient answers the question by selecting one of the pre-assigned response keys. The recipient's response is available to the sender in the form of an e-mail, WAP Push, on-line access or interactive message that is shown to the sender on an on-line status screen.

Abstract: A method and apparatus providing a sign post assembly including a stabilizing post member, an outer tubular post and a horizontal post member. The stabilizing post member includes a spike portion and an inner post portion with a blocking portion coupled to the post member above the spike portion. The outer tubular post defines a post bore substantially extending through a length of the outer tubular post with at least a lower open end. The outer tubular post is configured to mate with the inner post portion to substantially extend within the post bore of the outer tubular post. The horizontal post member includes a horizontal post portion and a post coupling portion. The post coupling portion is configured to operatively couple with the inner post portion of the stabilizing post member so that the horizontal post portion extends transverse to the stabilizing post member to hang a sign thereto.

Abstract: A formulation of markers for the identification of liquids is provided. Formulation includes a marker which has a high molar absorptivity in the wavelength range of 600-1000 nm. The invention further provides for a combination marker including a marker with known absorbtivity within a wavelength range and a molecular marker including various molecular formulations and isotopic markers used in conjunction. The invention further provides a method of testing for a marked liquid which employs the testing for an absorbance marker as a screening mechanism to reduce the number of tests for the molecular marker required to assure the unadulterated nature of the liquid.

Abstract: A method and apparatus providing a sign post assembly including a stabilizing post member, an outer tubular post and a horizontal post member. The stabilizing post member includes a spike portion and an inner post portion with a blocking portion coupled to the post member above the spike portion. The outer tubular post defines a post bore substantially extending through a length of the outer tubular post with at least a lower open end. The outer tubular post is configured to mate with the inner post portion to substantially extend within the post bore of the outer tubular post. The horizontal post member includes a horizontal post portion and a post coupling portion. The post coupling portion is configured to operatively couple with the inner post portion of the stabilizing post member so that the horizontal post portion extends transverse to the stabilizing post member to hang a sign thereto.