Abstract: A system and a method are disclosed for detecting that a requesting user is transmitting a request to a recipient user to perform one or more tasks with respect to a secure document. The system extracts features associated with the secure document and inputs the features into a machine learning model that outputs one or more probabilities corresponding to a potential failure of the request. Based on the one or more probabilities, the system generates one or more feature modification activities to improve a likelihood of the recipient user completing the request. The system provides the one or more feature modification activities to at least one of the requesting user and the recipient user.

Abstract: A system and a method are disclosed for detecting that a requesting user is transmitting a request to a recipient user to perform one or more tasks with respect to a secure document. The system extracts features associated with the secure document and inputs the features into a machine learning model that outputs one or more probabilities corresponding to a potential failure of the request. Based on the one or more probabilities, the system generates one or more feature modification activities to improve a likelihood of the recipient user completing the request. The system provides the one or more feature modification activities to at least one of the requesting user and the recipient user.

Abstract: A system and a method are disclosed for detecting that a requesting user is transmitting a request to a recipient user to perform one or more tasks with respect to a secure document. The system extracts features associated with the secure document and inputs the features into a machine learning model that outputs one or more probabilities corresponding to a potential failure of the request. Based on the one or more probabilities, the system generates one or more feature modification activities to improve a likelihood of the recipient user completing the request. The system provides the one or more feature modification activities to at least one of the requesting user and the recipient user.

Abstract: A system and a method are disclosed for detecting that a requesting user is transmitting a request to a recipient user to perform one or more tasks with respect to a secure document. The system extracts features associated with the secure document and inputs the features into a machine learning model that outputs one or more probabilities corresponding to a potential failure of the request. Based on the one or more probabilities, the system generates one or more feature modification activities to improve a likelihood of the recipient user completing the request. The system provides the one or more feature modification activities to at least one of the requesting user and the recipient user.

Abstract: A system and a method are disclosed for detecting that a requesting user is transmitting a request to a recipient user to perform one or more tasks with respect to a secure document. The system extracts features associated with the secure document and inputs the features into a machine learning model that outputs one or more probabilities corresponding to a potential failure of the request. Based on the one or more probabilities, the system generates one or more feature modification activities to improve a likelihood of the recipient user completing the request. The system provides the one or more feature modification activities to at least one of the requesting user and the recipient user.

Abstract: A leak patching system includes a container that may contain a fluid. The container is perforated such that the container has a leak. A first magnet is selectively positioned to engage the container. The first magnet magnetically engages the container when the container is comprised of a ferromagnetic material and the first magnet is aligned with the leak. A sealant is applied to the first magnet. The sealant seals the leak when the first magnet is applied to the container. In this way the sealant inhibits the fluid from escaping through the leak. A second magnet is selectively positioned to engage the container when the container is comprised of a non-ferromagnetic material. The first magnet magnetically engages the second magnet to retain each of the first magnet and the second magnet on the container.

Abstract: A leak patching system includes a container that may contain a fluid. The container is perforated such that the container has a leak. A first magnet is selectively positioned to engage the container. The first magnet magnetically engages the container when the container is comprised of a ferromagnetic material and the first magnet is aligned with the leak. A sealant is applied to the first magnet. The sealant seals the leak when the first magnet is applied to the container. In this way the sealant inhibits the fluid from escaping through the leak. A second magnet is selectively positioned to engage the container when the container is comprised of a non-ferromagnetic material. The first magnet magnetically engages the second magnet to retain each of the first magnet and the second magnet on the container.

Abstract: A versatile payment system connected to the payment network for the use with a POS application is disclosed. The payment system can be configured as a stand-alone payment system or a payment system integrated with the POS application. Versatility is achieved by (1) running the service manager in the background, allowing it to communicate with the POS application, (2) providing a setup menu allowing the user to configure its integration with the POS application, and (3) using a simple data-exchanging schema allowing the service manager and the POS application to exchange data such as authorization codes and amount of payment.

Abstract: Compositions suitable for use as livestock feed mixes produced by combination of zeolites and/or activated carbons with at least one by-product of ethanol-producing or other fermentation processes. Vitamins, minerals and/or other substances may be added to the zeolites and/or activated carbons to further increase the nutritional value of the feed mixtures. The feed mixes provided have a lower moisture level than existing feed mixtures while requiring less energy input in a drying step. Feed mixtures produced by methods provided herein have a longer shelf life than existing feed mixes created from the by-products of the ethanol production or other fermentation processes, and have increased nutritional value relative thereto. A method according to the disclosure further results in production of consistent feed mixtures from the by-products of ethanol production and/or other fermentation processes on a plant-to-plant basis.

Abstract: A method for producing an improved livestock feed mixture. The method has the steps of adding zeolites and/or activated carbons to the byproducts of ethanol production and/or other fermentation processes. The addition of the zeolites and/or activated carbons extends the shelf life of the feed mixture prior to consumption by livestock. Further, vitamins, minerals and/or other substances may be added to the zeolites and/or activated carbons to further increase the nutritional value of the feed mixture. The method results in a consistent feed mixture produced from the byproducts of ethanol production and/or other fermentation processes.

Abstract: An image analysis and enhancement system is provided with an image processor, imaging metrics, an image storage depository, and a reconfigurable sensor device that can be present at the same location. A remote reconfigurable sensor device is connected to the image processor via a communication link. Both the reconfigurable sensor device and the remote reconfigurable sensor device are equipped with selectable optical elements and imaging elements that are selected in a desired combination and orientation to capture desired image frames from a target scene or object. The selectable optical and imaging elements are provided with actuating devices to move and translate the selected optical and imaging elements into a desired orientation with one another, so that a desired imaging technique can be employed to obtain an enhanced image. The system is applicable to industrial, medical and military use.

Abstract: Polarimetric processing capability is added to a typical sensor so that a target object can be more clearly distinguished from the background clutter in a given scenery. A polarizer with several segments of different polarization orientations is used to improve the typical sensor. The segments are sequentially advanced to pass therethrough infrared radiation images of pre-selected polarization orientations which are then collected by respective polarized frame grabbers. Image processing circuit processes these images to yield the polarization difference between any given pair of orthogonal polarizations. In a surveillance network, the polarization differences are subsequently used in the control center, to which such sensors are connected, to enhance the distinction of the observed objects against the background clutter suspended in the propagation medium.

Abstract: A target-seeking-and-tracking system featuring hyperspectral sensing performed by a tunable filter and an infrared focal plane array is programmable to collect and process several hyperspectral bands of infrared radiation emanating from a target scenery. The programming is done by tuning the filter from time to time to collect several hyperspectral bands containing image data corresponding to several objects of interest in the scenery. The image data is further processed in the target recognition unit to identify the objects and aid in the selection and tracking of a particular target object for the ultimate goal of accurate destruction of the object. The programmability of hyperspectral sensing provides a degree of countermeasures immunity by allowing several bands to be combined to achieve the best signal-to-clutter ratio.

Abstract: A web browser-based payment system contains a processing server, a virtual terminal comprising a computer running a browse, a virtual terminal application, and at least one Point of Sale device connected to the computer, and network connection between the processing server and the virtual terminal. The virtual terminal thus is capable of retrieving from the server the virtual terminal application for processing payment. The virtual terminal invokes an embedded plug-in component, which allows the browser to interface with the POS devices. This payment system is capable of processing payments by using payment data from the attached Point of Sale device.

Abstract: The Active Polarization-Resolving Infrared Imager improves the function of the passive polarization-resolving infrared imager of U.S. Pat. No. 6,310,345 by employing a laser to illuminate actively the selected target scene and a means for selectively changing the polarization orientation of the beam emitted by the laser. The polarization of the outgoing beam is maintained in synchronism with the orientation of the polarization filters associated with the passive detector device. As a result, the received signals are maximized on the items or articles in the target scene that preserve the original polarization. Such items (usually man-made) stand out against random nature background which tends to diffuse polarization. Thus, the user of the active imager is more accurately cued to non-naturally occurring areas or objects of interest, such as tanks and other items containing geometric structure, due to relatively high degree of polarization preservation by such items.

Abstract: A method of processing signature-required payment using a handheld device with a wireless access capability is disclosed. When a consumer buys goods from a seller, the seller and consumer agree on the amount of payment and acceptable payment species. The delivery person of the shipper who delivers the goods on behalf of the seller processes the payment using customer's credit/debit card and a cellular phone or handheld device at the door of the customer. Upon approval of the payment, the delivery person releases the goods to the customer.

Abstract: An improvement in a semi-active laser last pulse logic missile seeker is disclosed and claimed. In one embodiment, the improvement includes a first polarizer disposed in the detection field of view of the PIN photodiode detector and a second polarizer disposed in the detection field of view of the staring imaging infrared focal plane array. Each of the first and second polarizers has an identically configured plurality of segments. Each segment allows transmission of a different polarization than other segments and is sized to completely cover the fields of view of both the PIN photodiode detector and the staring imaging infrared focal plane array. First and second actuators are connected to the first and second polarizers, respectively, to synchronously and simultaneously step identical and corresponding segments in a plurality of discrete steps within the fields of view in response to incoming temporal and spatial laser returns.

Abstract: Applicants' ATR system is weather-agile because it is comprised of a primary target sensing means that is capable of surveilling the target scene in foul or fair weather, and a secondary target sensing means that is also capable of sensing targets in various weather. The primary and secondary sensing means communicate through a control center so that ultimately, among several weapons available, the most strategically located and equipped weapon is activated for the destruction of a selected target, given the weather. The control center accomplishes the communication by receiving the sensed target signature from the primary sensing means, processing the signature using database already resident in the center and transmitting the processed target signature to the weapon possessing the greatest potential for successfully destroying the target.

Abstract: A photographic lighting apparatus for consistent and accurate exposure control of a subject before a camera. The apparatus comprises a plurality of light sources, a power supply; a plurality of switches, and a controller. The switches are connected to the plurality of light sources for selectively providing power from the power supply to the light sources. The controller sequentially operates the switches and has user-programmed operational control for manipulating the light upon the subject to create a desired illuminating effect. This sequencing operation of said controller produces accurate exposure of film within the camera.