Abstract: Methods and systems for creation and management of a clearance schedule for in-store clearance of a retail item are disclosed. A markdown schedule may be generated using a first model representing a demand forecast and a second model that represents estimated price elasticity for the item to be placed into the clearance program. The estimated price elasticity may be determined from historical sales data of an identified past clearance item. In some instances, backtesting data may be generated from past clearance sales, and a comparison of the backtesting data to the current clearance program may be performed to update the markdown schedule. In some instances, updated sales data may be received, and model parameters updated. A user interface presenting a revised demand forecast may be generated, and a clearance schedule implementation tool may update the optimal markdown schedule for the inventory item for future periods of the clearance program.

Abstract: Servers at a data center having similar hardware configurations are grouped together; a leader server is determined from members of the group. A remote network management console discovers the leader without necessarily discovering each particular server and provides a firmware update to only the leader via a communication network over which the systems management console/application and the group of servers can communicate. The leader receives the firmware update and distributes the update to the other group members. In a cluster environment where servers of a group are substantially identical to one another, a leader of the cluster may use a discovery protocol to determine a catalog of current firmware versions of cluster members and their respective peripherals. Based on the catalog, the systems management console/application determines a custom firmware update that will normalize each member of the cluster to one another and forwards the custom update to the cluster leader.

Abstract: Systems, devices and methods are provided for inserting at least a portion of a sensor for sensing an analyte level in a bodily fluid of a subject. In particular, disclosed herein are various embodiments of reset tools for resetting an insertion apparatus, and containers for storing an analyte monitoring assembly. The analyte monitoring assembly can be a combination of components used for monitoring an analyte of the subject. The containers described herein can be used to load an analyte monitoring assembly into an insertion apparatus. The insertion apparatus can then be used to insert at least a portion of the sensor into the subject's skin. The insertion apparatus can be reusable.

Abstract: Facilitation of transfer of pre-operating system (pre-OS) data to a persistent store is enabled relative to an operation performed external to the OS. A system can comprise a processor, and a memory that stores computer executable instructions that, when executed by the processor, can facilitate performance of operations. The operations can comprise writing data relative to a pre-OS environment to a partition external to an operating system (OS) partition, and, in response to a reboot operation, booting an OS and transferring the data or a copy of the data to the OS partition. Alternatively, the operations can comprise, writing data relative to an updating operation to a log accessible by an OS of the system, assigning a variable value to the log, automatically searching, while operating the OS, for the variable value, and copying or transferring the data relative to the OS via identifying the variable value upon the identification.

Abstract: Provided are systems and methods enabling enrollment in promotions via a tokenization platform. In one example, the method may include establishing a network communication channel between a tokenization platform and a digital wallet of a user device, transmitting a promotion from the tokenization platform to the digital wallet on the user device via the established network communication channel, receiving authorization to accept the promotion at the tokenization platform from the digital wallet on the user device, and identifying tokenized payment account information of the digital wallet stored at the tokenization platform and automatically transmitting information about the tokenized payment account information of the digital wallet information from the tokenization platform to a promotion enrollment system associated with the promotion.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses are disclosed for helical container conveyance. In one embodiment, an example container conveyance system may include a set of rails having a first rail and a second rail, the set of rails configured to guide a container from an upright position at a first point along the set of rails to an inverted position at a second point along the set of rails. The system may include a drive mechanism configured to propel the container along the set of rails, and a conveyor disposed under a portion of the set of rails corresponding to the second point.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to downhole fluid additives including a clay, a hydroxylated polymer, a cation, and water. The disclosure further relates to downhole fluids, including drilling fluids, spaces, cements, and proppant delivery fluids containing such as downhole fluid additive and methods of using such fluids. The downhole fluid additive may have any of a variety of functions in the downhole fluid and may confer any of a variety of properties upon it, such as salt tolerance or desired viscosities even at high downhole temperatures.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for container shuttles having omnidirectional wheels. In one embodiment, an example system for shuttle transportation may include a first linear synchronous motor arranged in a first orientation, a second linear synchronous motor arranged in a second orientation that is offset with respect to the first linear synchronous motor, and a shuttle having a permanent magnet and a plurality of omnidirectional wheels. The shuttle may be configured to be propelled in a first direction via the first linear synchronous motor and the permanent magnet, and to be propelled in a second direction via the second linear synchronous motor and the permanent magnet.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses are disclosed for automated securing and releasing of items on shuttles. In one embodiment, an example item sortation system may include a shuttle having a conveyor, a first gate portion having a second width that is about half a first width of the conveyor, a second gate portion having the second width, an optional third gate portion having the second width, and an optional fourth gate portion having the second width, wherein the third gate portion and the fourth gate portion are disposed at a second side of the conveyor. The first gate portion, the second gate portion, the third gate portion, and the fourth gate portion may be configured to: (i) secure the at least one item on the conveyor during transport, and (ii) guide the at least one item along the conveyor when the item is unloaded.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for contactless powering and control of conveyors on shuttles. An example system may include a track, a first transmitter disposed at a first location along the track, the first transmitter configured to transmit power and data wirelessly, and a shuttle configured to move along the track. The shuttle may include a conveyor, and a first receiver configured to wirelessly receive the power and the data from the first transmitter, where the power is used to power the conveyor. The shuttle may not have an onboard power source coupled to the conveyor.

Abstract: A portable power supply for charging power tool battery packs. The portable power supply includes a battery core including a plurality of battery cells and a converter, a first modular charger block received in a first charging slot and connected to a first charging port, a second modular charger block received in a second charging slot and connected to a second charging port and a third charging port, and a controller including an electronic processor. The controller is configured to determine that a first battery pack is received by the first charging port, determine that a device is received by the second charging port, determine a first characteristic of the first battery pack, and provide a first current to the first battery pack based on the first characteristic and a second current to the second battery pack based on the device being received by the second charging port.

Abstract: Systems, devices and methods are provided for inserting at least a portion of an in vivo analyte sensor for sensing an analyte level in a bodily fluid of a subject. In particular, disclosed herein are various embodiments of applicators, and components thereof, designed to reduce trauma to tissue of a sensor insertion site and to increase the likelihood of a successful sensor insertion.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for shuttle turning systems having linear synchronous motors. In one embodiment, an example system for shuttle transportation may include a first linear synchronous motor arranged in a first orientation, a second linear synchronous motor arranged in a second orientation that is transverse to the first orientation, and a shuttle. The shuttle may have a first permanent magnet coupled to the shuttle and a second permanent magnet coupled to the shuttle, where the first permanent magnet is arranged parallel to the first orientation and the second permanent magnet is arranged parallel to the second orientation. The shuttle may be configured to be propelled in a first direction via the first linear synchronous motor and the first permanent magnet, and to be propelled in a second direction via the second linear synchronous motor and the second linear synchronous motor.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for interconnected sortation systems with multiple inputs and destinations. In one embodiment, an example system may include a first sortation system, a second sortation system, a first induction station to induct items into the system, and a second induction station to induct items into the system. The system may include a track configured to connect the first sortation system to both the first induction station and the second induction station, and to connect the second sortation system to both the first induction station and the second induction station. The system may include a number of shuttles configured to move along the track.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for contactless powering and control of conveyors on shuttles. An example system may include a track, a first transmitter disposed at a first location along the track, the first transmitter configured to transmit power and data wirelessly, and a shuttle configured to move along the track. The shuttle may include a conveyor, and a first receiver configured to wirelessly receive the power and the data from the first transmitter, where the power is used to power the conveyor. The shuttle may not have an onboard power source coupled to the conveyor.

Abstract: A quick management action system includes a computing device having a management subsystem that is coupled to a management device. The management subsystem provides a management subsystem Graphical User Interface (GUI) launch page for display on the management device, receives credentials and an identification of a management action associated with the computing device from the management device via the management subsystem GUI launch page. The management subsystem then, automatically while the management subsystem GUI launch page is provided for display on the management device, authenticates the credentials, authorizes the management action based on the credentials and, in response, performs the management action, and provides information associated with a result of the performance of the management action for display on the management subsystem GUI launch page.

Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted hexahydro-5H-chromen-5-one and/or substituted tetrahydrobenzofuran-4(2H)-one derivatives which are useful as fragrance or flavor materials.

Abstract: Servers at a data center having similar hardware configurations are grouped together; a leader server is determined from members of the group. A remote network management console discovers the leader without necessarily discovering each particular server and provides a firmware update to only the leader via a communication network over which the systems management console/application and the group of servers can communicate. The leader receives the firmware update and distributes the update to the other group members. In a cluster environment where servers of a group are substantially identical to one another, a leader of the cluster may use a discovery protocol to determine a catalog of current firmware versions of cluster members and their respective peripherals. Based on the catalog, the systems management console/application determines a custom firmware update that will normalize each member of the cluster to one another and forwards the custom update to the cluster leader.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses are disclosed for external mobility systems for heavy machinery and equipment. In one embodiment, an example system may include a first module, a second module coupled to the first module, and a third module coupled to the first module and the second module. Systems may include an air bearing system disposed under the third module, where the air bearing system is configured to apply an upward force on the third module, and an air supply coupled to the air bearing system. The upward force on the third module may reduce a static friction of the third module with respect to a floor surface by at least 90%, such that the third module can slide from a default position to an expanded position.

Abstract: A system includes a sensor applicator, a sensor control device arranged within the sensor applicator and including an electronics housing and a sensor extending from a bottom of the electronics housing, and a cap coupled to one of the sensor applicator and the sensor control device, wherein the cap is removable prior to deploying the sensor control device from the sensor applicator.