Abstract: A disclosed expansion card may include a printed circuit board and a hardware accelerator. The hardware accelerator may be disposed on the printed circuit board and may include application-specific hardware circuitry designed to perform a computing task. The hardware accelerator may offload a portion of the computing task from a central processing unit of a computing device by executing, via the application-specific hardware circuitry, the portion of the computing task. The expansion card may also include an edge connector, disposed on a connecting edge of the printed circuit board, that may couple the hardware accelerator to the central processing unit via a computing bus. The edge connector may also include a primary pinout and a secondary pinout that may each conform to a compact pinout specification that may be more compact than a pinout specification defined for the computing bus. Various other systems and methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: System, method and program product, comprising computers configured with components to receive access data from a device for an item that may be printed and validated; access a device identity computer that determines a device identity based at least in part on X parameters; obtain risk data associated with that ID; access a database that lists a number of item copies associated with the ID; determine based on the print number data or risk data, whether to transmit the image data; transmit the image data containing a print request element but missing an essential element for validation; receive activation for the print request element; record print number data based on a number of times the activation data has been received; obtain the missing essential element for validation, bypass dialog communication with the device and transmit to a print spooler the basic print image data and the missing essential element for validation.

Abstract: The present invention includes an Internet analysis process that includes initializing a data set, accessing a search engine to acquire search results, and parsing the search results, rather than a native search engine indexable resource, to output a conclusion.

Abstract: The present invention includes an Internet analysis system that includes a data set initializer to initialize a data set, a search engine to acquire search results, and a bot to parse the search results, rather than a native search engine indexable resource, to output a conclusion.

Abstract: The present invention includes an Internet analysis process that includes initializing a data set, accessing a search engine to acquire search results, parsing the search results, rather than a native search engine indexable resource, to output a conclusion, and providing an updated data set. The present invention further includes an Internet analysis system that includes a data set initializer to initialize a data set, a search engine to acquire search results, a bot to parse the search results, rather than a native search engine indexable resource, to output a conclusion, and an updated date set.

Abstract: Systems and method are provided for ensuring secure and validated coupon generation and distribution, and the prevention of fraudulent coupon printing. A Uniform Resource Locator (URL) is provided to a consumer, where the URL points to a dynamic coupon webpage presentable to the consumer, and where the URL includes a link identifier indicative of a coupon contained on the dynamic coupon webpage to be printed. The URL may include a member identifier (MID) that uniquely identifies the consumer and provides security regarding the printing of the coupon by limiting the number of prints that the consumer can make of the coupon. Furthermore, a token may be utilized in conjunction with the MID for additional security regarding the printing of the coupon by preventing the printing of the coupon if the token is invalid or expired.

Abstract: The present invention includes an Internet analysis process that includes initializing a data set, accessing a search engine to acquire search results, parsing the search results, rather than a native search engine indexable resource, to output a conclusion, and providing an updated data set. The present invention further includes an Internet analysis system that includes a data set initializer to initialize a data set, a search engine to acquire search results, a bot to parse the search results, rather than a native search engine indexable resource, to output a conclusion, and an updated date set.

Abstract: The present invention includes an Internet analysis process that includes initializing a data set, accessing a search engine to acquire search results, and parsing the search results, rather than a native search engine indexable resource, to output a conclusion.

Abstract: The present invention includes an Internet analysis system that includes a data set initializer to initialize a data set, a search engine to acquire search results, and a bot to parse the search results, rather than a native search engine indexable resource, to output a conclusion.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for verifying the validity of a coupon to facilitate coupon redemption. A coupon is provided with a coupon code. The coupon code has at least an encoded URL and an encrypted unique coupon identifier. A scanner scans the encrypted unique coupon identifier on the coupon. The scanner accesses a verification server via the URL. The verification server decrypts the encrypted unique coupon identifier and determines whether the decrypted unique coupon identifier is a valid coupon identifier.

Abstract: Systems and methods provide interactive functionality and the ability for integrating coupon delivery with the use and features of a variety of portable, electronic devices. Coupons, advertisements, and/or other types of promotional content may be directed to a user's device from one or more of a plurality of sources. The presentation, use, and/or rendering of such promotional content is configurable according to, e.g., a consumer's preferences, an advertiser or coupon provider's preferences, and/or in an electronic FSI format, from which coupons may be printed, utilized in e-commerce, and/or linked to one or more loyalty cards/frequent shopper cards or accounts, for subsequent redemption. Shopping lists may be created with information regarding products based on such promotional content, and or the retrieval of product identifying information. Implementation of the systems and methods includes embedding promotional content into various types of media content, and/or via a standalone application.

Abstract: Systems and method are provided for ensuring secure and validated coupon generation and distribution, and the prevention of fraudulent coupon printing. A Uniform Resource Locator (URL) is provided to a consumer, where the URL points to a dynamic coupon webpage presentable to the consumer, and where the URL includes a link identifier indicative of a coupon contained on the dynamic coupon webpage to be printed. The URL may include a member identifier (MID) that uniquely identifies the consumer and provides security regarding the printing of the coupon by limiting the number of prints that the consumer can make of the coupon. Furthermore, a token may be utilized in conjunction with the MID for additional security regarding the printing of the coupon by preventing the printing of the coupon if the token is invalid or expired.

Abstract: A display system for displaying information from plural different and diverse railroad Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) systems includes a web server, a number of display clients served by the web server, and plural data interfaces communicating to the web server employing a common data format. Each of the data interfaces receives a different and diverse data format from a corresponding one of the different and diverse railroad CAD systems and converts the same to the common data format. The display clients may include a user interface display for railroad dispatch monitoring of a geographic region. The display includes a plurality of train track diagrams for the geographic region, in which the train track diagrams are substantially oriented in a first direction and a different second direction, which is substantially normal to the first direction.

Abstract: A composting method and apparatus is disclosed for accelerated decomposition of organic matter. The organic matter is deposited into a chamber of a vessel. A ram moves through a relatively short stroke within one end of the vessel so that organic matter deposited in the vessel at one end may be moved through the chamber and discharged at the other end as a result of each successive charge of material pushing the preceding charge forward through the vessel by the action of the ram. The vessel includes a set of orifices in a floor of the chamber for introducing pressurized air into the vessel. During the normal composting operation, pressurized air passes through these orifices at a relatively low intensity to aerate the organic matter.

Abstract: An elongated tank body of a glass melting apparatus defines a melting region adjacent its inlet end, a refining region downstream, a conditioning zone adjacent its outlet end and an intermediate zone leading from the refining region to the conditioning zone. The intermediate zone and conditioning zone are substantially narrow relative to the refining region. Flow control means physically slows up the forward flow of the upper levels of glass out of the refining region and into the narrower zones. The refining region and intermediate zone are sufficiently deep for forward and return flow of molten glass to take place. A step is located at the upstream end of the conditioning zone which has a raised base providing a shallow conditioning along which molten glass flows toward the outlet with substantially no return flow.

Abstract: A split-sleeve type pipe device for assembly on a pipe for sealing off at a leak, hot tapping a pipe at a desired location, and electrically insulating the pipe for cathodic protection. The coupling includes a one piece gasket insulator having split annular end seal portions connected by longitudinal side runner seal portions, and a pair of housing halves which fit together over the gasket to form a sealed housing along the pipe. Annular portions extend axially from either side of each annular seal portion for insulating the pipe from the housing. One of the housing halves has an externally threaded side boss defining an opening into the housing through one of the shell halves for manipulation of pipe cutting equipment and for connection of a valve or other suitable equipment. Both housing halves have internal and external flanges for engaging annular electrical insulator portions. End set screws and compression rings are provided for gasket compression.

Abstract: A predetermined rate of flow of molten glass from a reservoir, for example a glass melting furnace, is maintained by flowing glass from the reservoir to an intermediate vessel in which the glass temperature is fixed in relation to the temperature of glass discharging from the reservoir, continuously developing a control signal representing any change in the quantity of glass in the intermediate vessel, and using that signal to adjust the flow from the reservoir.

Abstract: In the production of glass fibers by the use of a multi-tipped bushing arranged beneath an opening in the floor of a fore-hearth along which the molten glass flows, an apertured cover plate is disposed across the opening at or near its bottom and carries an upwardly extending duct connecting the aperture in the cover plate with a position in the fore-hearth above the floor and below the normal surface level of the glass, so that molten glass is supplied to the bushing from this position, where the glass is uninfluenced by cooling effects, and on its way thence to the bushing the glass can only contact the surface of the duct which is kept hot by the molten glass in the floor opening outside the duct. The risk of divitrified glass reaching the bushing and causing breakages is thereby much reduced.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus and method for connecting a fitting to a side wall of a pipe. The apparatus includes a frame comprising two ring clamps for mounting the frame on the pipe. Guide rods extend perpendicularly and outwardly of the pipe. A base plate is slidably mounted on the guide rods for movement relative to the pipe. A receiving member on the base plate is adapted to receive the fitting to be joined to the pipe. A top bar is fixedly attached between the ends of the guide rods remote from the rings. A threaded shaft is positioned with one end attached to the receiving member and with its second end passing through the top bar. Within the top bar are means for selectively engaging the threaded shaft so that the shaft may be translated through the top bar by turning the shaft. Alternatively, the shaft may be disengaged from the top bar whereby the shaft may be moved freely through the top bar.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for selectively connecting different sizes of service conduits to mains. The apparatus has a fitting with first and second bores therethrough. These bores are axially spaced and positioned in the fitting to radially extend from the main when the fitting is fixed thereto. A port adjacent the end of the fitting shaped for connection to the exterior of the main interconnects the two through bores. An annular flange is provided around a counterbore in the first bore for selectively connecting various sizes of service lines to the fitting. Internal threads are formed in the second bore for receiving an externally-threaded tapping means for manipulation axially through the bore to cut a coupon from the wall of the main to interconnect the main with the first bore. A sealing plug is provided for sealing the open end of the second bore.