Abstract: Computer-implemented method for entity standardization that includes: inputting unstructured transaction data corresponding to a financial transaction to a natural language processor (NLP) to generate NLP output comprising a portion of the unstructured transaction data; inputting the NLP output to an entity service; inputting a recurring transaction indicator to the entity service; based on the NLP output and the recurring transaction indicator, generating a probabilistic confidence indicator via the entity service, the probabilistic confidence indicator meeting or exceeding a threshold for standardized matching of an entity to the financial transaction; and, based on the probabilistic confidence indicator, associating the entity with one or more of the financial transaction and the NLP output in an entity identification database.

Abstract: Computer-implemented method for entity standardization that includes: inputting unstructured transaction data corresponding to a financial transaction to a natural language processor (NLP) to generate NLP output comprising a portion of the unstructured transaction data; inputting the NLP output to an entity service; inputting merchant metadata for a plurality of merchants to the entity service; based on the NLP output and the merchant metadata, generating a probabilistic confidence indicator via the entity service, the probabilistic confidence indicator meeting or exceeding a threshold for standardized matching of a merchant of the plurality of merchants to the financial transaction; and, based on the probabilistic confidence indicator, associating the matched merchant with one or more of the financial transaction and the NLP output in an entity identification database.

Abstract: Computer-implemented method for entity standardization that includes: inputting unstructured transaction data corresponding to a financial transaction to a natural language processor (NLP) to generate NLP output comprising a portion of the unstructured transaction data; based on the NLP output, generating a probabilistic confidence indicator via an entity service, the probabilistic confidence indicator matching an entity to the financial transaction; receiving input from the account holder relating the entity to one or both of the NLP output and the financial transaction; and, based on the input from the account holder, associating the entity with one or both of the financial transaction and the NLP output in an entity identification database.

Abstract: Computer-implemented method for entity standardization that includes: inputting unstructured transaction data corresponding to a financial transaction to a natural language processor (NLP) to generate NLP output comprising a portion of the unstructured transaction data; inputting the NLP output to an entity service; inputting entity feedback data to the entity service; based on the NLP output and the entity feedback data, generating a probabilistic confidence indicator via the entity service, the probabilistic confidence indicator meeting or exceeding a threshold for standardized matching of an entity to the financial transaction; and, based on the probabilistic confidence indicator (i) associating the entity with one or more of the financial transaction and the NLP output in an entity identification database, and (ii) configuring a lookup table to deterministically identify the entity in connection with a second financial transaction based on the NLP output.

Abstract: Provided are optical fiber alignment assemblies, comprising: a plurality of fiber channel members being arranged along a first vertical axis, each fiber channel member comprising a fiber channel configured to accommodate an optical fiber disposed therein, the plurality of fiber channels being parallel to one another, fiber channels adjacent to one another defining a spacing therebetween, the spacing being measured along the first vertical axis; a plurality of resilient members, a resilient member being disposed between adjacent fiber channel members; and an adjustment element, the adjustment element being configured to effect a force oriented along the first vertical axis, and the adjustment member being configured such that actuation of the adjustment member changes a compression of the plurality of resilient members so as to effect an essentially linear variation in the spacing between adjacent fiber channels. Also provided are related methods.

Abstract: Provided are optical fiber alignment assemblies, comprising: a plurality of fiber channel members being arranged along a first vertical axis, each fiber channel member comprising a fiber channel configured to accommodate an optical fiber disposed therein, the plurality of fiber channels being parallel to one another, fiber channels adjacent to one another defining a spacing therebetween, the spacing being measured along the first vertical axis; a plurality of resilient members, a resilient member being disposed between adjacent fiber channel members; and an adjustment element, the adjustment element being configured to effect a force oriented along the first vertical axis, and the adjustment member being configured such that actuation of the adjustment member changes a compression of the plurality of resilient members so as to effect an essentially linear variation in the spacing between adjacent fiber channels. Also provided are related methods.

Abstract: The invention is directed to recombinant bacteria, a recombinant plasmid, a pharmaceutical composition and a kit as well as the use of a reconstitution medium comprising chloride ions to reconstitute the recombinant bacteria.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described which manage, in real time, and without impeding the natural flow of vehicles, a preferred flow of traffic within a geographic location based on prior modeling and simulation.

Abstract: A replaceable tooth for a circular saw with a base and angled cutting surfaces defining nadirs of intersection between adjacent cutting surfaces. Inserts are provided to cover facets of the angled cutting surfaces of the replaceable tooth. Plugs of a hardened material are provided immediately below each nadir of intersection to prevent erosion of the tooth base below the intersections of the inserts.

Abstract: A replaceable tooth for a circular saw having a base and angled cutting surfaces defining nadirs of intersection between them and inserts covering the facets of the cutting surfaces. Plugs of a hardened material are provided immediately below each nadir of intersection to prevent erosion of the base of the tooth below the intersections of the inserts.

Abstract: A sampling system is provided. The sampling system includes a housing. Mounted to the housing is a Hall effect sensor. A probe configured to contact a sample is inserted into the housing. The probe includes an elongated portion and a restorative spring inserted onto the elongated portion of the probe. The restorative spring provides sufficient restorative force to return the probe to a relaxed position. The Hall effect sensor is configured to sense a field strength generated by the proximity of the restorative spring of the probe in the extended position.

Abstract: A turbine blade having an airfoil profile substantially in accordance with Cartesian coordinate values of X, Y, and Z set forth in Table 1, where the X and Y values are in inches and the Z values are non-dimensional values from 0 to 1 and convertible to Z distances in inches by multiplying the Z values by the height of the airfoil in inches. The X and Y values are distances which, when connected by smooth continuing arcs, define airfoil profile sections at each distance Z. The profile sections at each distance Z are joined smoothly to one another to form an airfoil shape. The X and Y values may also be scaled as a function of a first constant and the Z values may be scaled as a function of a second constant.

Abstract: A turbine blade having an airfoil profile substantially in accordance with Cartesian coordinate values of X, Y, and Z set forth in Table 1, where the X and Y values are in inches and the Z values are non-dimensional values from 0 to 1 and convertible to Z distances in inches by multiplying the Z values by the height of the airfoil in inches. The X and Y values are distances which, when connected by smooth continuing arcs, define airfoil profile sections at each distance Z. The profile sections at each distance Z are joined smoothly to one another to form an airfoil shape. The X and Y values may also be scaled as a function of a first constant and the Z values may be scaled as a function of a second constant.

Abstract: The present set of embodiments relate to a system, method, and apparatus for an optical configuration in a flow cytometer that allows for independent adjustment of focusing for each light source. Such systems, methods, and apparatuses require a final focusing element to be moved near the beginning of the optical train and for each optical element coming after the final focusing element to be configured to accommodate converging light beams while minimizing the introduction of aberrations into those beams.

Abstract: A sampling system is provided. The sampling system includes a housing. Mounted to the housing is a Hall effect sensor. A probe configured to contact a sample is inserted into the housing. The probe includes an elongated portion and a restorative spring inserted onto the elongated portion of the probe. The restorative spring provides sufficient restorative force to return the probe to a relaxed position. The Hall effect sensor is configured to sense a field strength generated by the proximity of the restorative spring of the probe in the extended position.

Abstract: The present set of embodiments relate to a system, method, and apparatus for an optical configuration in a flow cytometer that allows for independent adjustment of focusing for each light source. Such systems, methods, and apparatuses require a final focusing element to be moved near the beginning of the optical train and for each optical element coming after the final focusing element to be configured to accommodate converging light beams while minimizing the introduction of aberrations into those beams.

Abstract: Systems and methods for managing multi-tenant callback services may be provided via a multi-tenant services integration platform. Several multi-tenant software as a service applications may be offered as a hosted software solution via the multi-tenant services integration platform. Various applications may deploy and support a shared tenant and shared services environment where there can be many different customers (companies and users) running in their own virtual partition from a single application instance. The applications may be multi-tenant aware and integrated into an administration portal which integrates several shared tenant services. The tenant model may allow for customized application configurations to be run from a single application instance. Further, improved methods for providing callback management, calculating estimated wait times and providing for callback initiation may be integrated in such multi-tenant services.

Abstract: A sampling system is provided. The sampling system includes a housing. Mounted to the housing is a Hall effect sensor. A probe configured to contact a sample is inserted into the housing. The probe includes an elongated portion and a restorative spring inserted onto the elongated portion of the probe. The restorative spring provides sufficient restorative force to return the probe to a relaxed position. The Hall effect sensor is configured to sense a field strength generated by the proximity of the restorative spring of the probe in the extended position.

Abstract: The present set of embodiments relate to a system, method, and apparatus for an optical configuration in a flow cytometer that allows for independent adjustment of focusing for each light source. Such systems, methods, and apparatuses require a final focusing element to be moved near the beginning of the optical train and for each optical element coming after the final focusing element to be configured to accommodate converging light beams while minimizing the introduction of aberrations into those beams.