Abstract: This is a novel magnetic configuration that is to be used to build extra efficient PM motors. This magnetic configuration uses mono polarities of permanent magnet as field-poles instead of dipolar field-poles configuration. Armature teeth are built, energized and used very differently in this magnetic configuration. This configuration revitalizes repulsive force three times inside a running PM motor without using more than usual current. Revitalized repulsive force allows using very strong permanent magnets, which produces heavy attractive force in the same running motor. The revitalized repulsive force along with the heavy attractive force produces extra output power in the motor at no-cost. This magnetic configuration is self-sufficient and unparalleled. It could only be implanted in new designs of PM motors. This magnetic configuration has been built around new experimental findings.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an oil dispersant composition for dispersing a crude oil or a petrochemical spill comprising at least 20% (w/w) of a gum comprising a mannosylerythritol lipids mixture; at least 10% (w/w) polyethylene glycol sorbitan ester; and at least 20% (w/w) of a hydrophobic organic solvent, wherein said organic solvent has a flash point superior to the crude oil or the petrochemical spill flash point, preferably superior to 60° C. The disclosure also relates to a method for obtaining said composition as well as a method for dispersing an oil spill, comprising the step of applying the disclosed oil dispersant composition with an oil present in a body of water.

Abstract: A wireless power transfer controller in a wireless power transfer network is configured to receive a wireless power transfer request message for a wireless power receiver and execute a wireless power transfer load-balancing algorithm among a plurality of wireless power transmitters. A wireless power transmitter is selected from the plurality of wireless power transmitters to serve the wireless power receiver based upon a result of the execution of the wireless power transfer load-balancing algorithm.

Abstract: This is a novel magnetic configuration that is to be used to build extra efficient PM motors. This magnetic configuration uses mono polarities of permanent magnet as field-poles instead of dipolar field-poles configuration. Armature teeth are built, energized and used very differently in this magnetic configuration. This configuration revitalizes repulsive force three times inside a running PM motor without using more than usual current. Revitalized repulsive force allows using very strong permanent magnets, which produces heavy attractive force in the same running motor. The revitalized repulsive force along with the heavy attractive force produces extra output power in the motor at no-cost. This magnetic configuration is self-sufficient and unparalleled. It could only be implanted in new designs of PM motors. This magnetic configuration has been built around new experimental findings.

Abstract: This is a novel magnetic configuration that is to be used to build extra efficient PM motors. This magnetic configuration uses mono polarities of permanent magnet as field-poles instead of dipolar field-poles configuration. Armature teeth are built, energized and used very differently in this magnetic configuration. This configuration revitalizes repulsive force three times inside a running PM motor without using more than usual current. Revitalized repulsive force allows using very strong permanent magnets, which produces heavy attractive force in the same running motor. The revitalized repulsive force along with the heavy attractive force produces extra output power in the motor at no-cost. This magnetic configuration is self-sufficient and unparalleled. It could only be implanted in new designs of PM motors. This magnetic configuration has been built around new experimental findings.

Abstract: Systems and methods disclosed herein relate to reducing the losses associated with processing payments using credit card payment processing gateways. Payment processing gateways have different deposit success rates due to the gateways' varying arrangements with acquiring banks and the ability to process certain types of payments. A payment request related to a user may be received, wherein the request specifies a particular type of credit card, a transaction currency, and an amount. A payment application then routes, via a payment agent, the payment request to an adaptive gateway switching system (AGSS) in an attempt to complete a payment transaction. If in learning mode, the AGSS may randomly choose a payment processing gateway. Or the AGSS may choose the gateway based upon a learned gateway status based upon results learned through reinforcement learning. Upon receiving the result of a transaction attempt from the gateway, the agent reports the result to the AGSS.

Abstract: Systems and methods disclosed herein relate to reducing the losses associated with processing payments using credit card payment processing gateways. Payment processing gateways have different deposit success rates due to the gateways' varying arrangements with acquiring banks and the ability to process certain types of payments. A payment request related to a user may be received, wherein the request specifies a particular type of credit card, a transaction currency, and an amount. A payment application then routes, via a payment agent, the payment request to an adaptive gateway switching system (AGSS) in an attempt to complete a payment transaction. If in learning mode, the AGSS may randomly choose a payment processing gateway. Or the AGSS may choose the gateway based upon a learned gateway status based upon results learned through reinforcement learning. Upon receiving the result of a transaction attempt from the gateway, the agent reports the result to the AGSS.

Abstract: Systems and methods disclosed herein relate to reducing the losses associated with processing payments using credit card payment processing gateways. Payment processing gateways have different deposit success rates due to the gateways' varying arrangements with acquiring banks and the ability to process certain types of payments. A payment request related to a user may be received, wherein the request specifies a particular type of credit card, a transaction currency, and an amount. A payment application then routes, via a payment agent, the payment request to an adaptive gateway switching system (AGSS) in an attempt to complete a payment transaction. If in learning mode, the AGSS may randomly choose a payment processing gateway. Or the AGSS may choose the gateway based upon a learned gateway status based upon results learned through reinforcement learning. Upon receiving the result of a transaction attempt from the gateway, the agent reports the result to the AGSS.

Abstract: A method and apparatus is provided for facilitating the assessment of entities including persons, standards, and/or environments. Contextual information, such as that representing the assessment by a teacher for a student, can be captured by a portable ingestion device and recorded onto media for processing and mapping into rubrics. Assessments can be optionally processed for further analysis.

Abstract: A method and apparatus is provided for facilitating the assessment of entities including persons, standards, and/or environments. Contextual information, such as that representing the assessment by a teacher for a student, can be captured by a portable ingestion device and recorded onto media for processing and mapping into rubrics. Assessments can be optionally processed for further analysis.