Abstract: A device such as a disposable cartridge has an RFID tag (30) having an antenna (10), and a fluidic element (20, 160), the antenna having a shape to at least partly enclose an area, at least a part of the fluidic element being located in this area. By having such a structure, the device can be made more compact or the antenna can be made larger, and hence the costs for a given performance can be reduced, or the storage space for a given number of devices can be reduced.

Abstract: Techniques are described for powering a chip-enabled card using a wearable computing device. The chip-enabled card is paired with the wearable computing device and a specific signal is generated for the chip-enabled card. When the chip-enabled card is proximate to the wearable computing device, the wearable computing device transmits the specific signal associated with the chip-enabled card through a conducting element in contact with the user's body, through the user's body, and to a touch pad of the chip-enabled card that is also in contact with a portion of the user's body. According to the disclosed techniques, the chip of the chip-enabled card verifies that the received specific signal is associated with the chip-enabled card, and uses the verified specific signal to power subsequent transactions performed by the chip-enabled card. In this way, the chip-enabled card only emits a signal to perform transactions when the user is holding the card.

Abstract: Certain embodiments involve generating or optimizing a neural network for risk assessment. The neural network can be generated using a relationship between various predictor variables and an outcome (e.g., a condition's presence or absence). The neural network can be used to determine a relationship between each of the predictor variables and a risk indicator. The neural network can be optimized by iteratively adjusting the neural network such that a monotonic relationship exists between each of the predictor variables and the risk indicator. The optimized neural network can be used both for accurately determining risk indicators using predictor variables and determining adverse action codes for the predictor variables, which indicate an effect or an amount of impact that a given predictor variable has on the risk indicator. The neural network can be used to generate adverse action codes upon which consumer behavior can be modified to improve the risk indicator score.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for the computer-assisted modeling of a technical system. One or more output vectors are modeled dependent on one or more input vectors by the learning process of a neural network on the basis of training data of known input vectors and output vectors. Each output vector comprises one or more operating variables of the technical system, and each input vector comprises one or more input variables that influence the operating variable(s). The neural network is a feedforward network with an input layer, a plurality of hidden layers, and an output layer. The output layer comprises a plurality of output clusters, each of which consists of one or more output neurons, the plurality of output clusters corresponding to the plurality of hidden layers. Each output cluster describes the same output vector and is connected to another hidden layer.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method and system for matching a complex NFA state comprising a spinner followed by a character class sequence which may be represented by the general regular expression form [S] {N,M}[A0][A1] . . . [Ak?1]. An input transition activates the spinner and the spin count increments with successive matches of the spin class [S]. When the spin count is between N and M, sequence matching begins. Several base sequence CCLs are compared in parallel with a corresponding window of input symbols. If all match, a signal enters a delay line until the end of the base sequence. When the signal exits the delay line, extended sequence CCLs are accessed from a table sequentially and compared with successive input symbols. After the final extension CCL matches, an output transition is signaled. For short sequences, unused base sequence CCLs may be configured with look-ahead classes.

Abstract: Described is system for modeling probability matching and loss sensitivity among human subjects. A set of features related to probability matching and loss sensitivity is extracted from collected human responses. The set of features are processed with a genetic algorithm to fit the collected human responses with a set of neural network model instances. A set of model parameters are generated from the genetic algorithm and used to generate at least one of an explanatory and predictive model of human behavior.

Abstract: Example methods and mechanisms are described herein for implementing and adiabatically operating a topological quantum computing (TQC) phase gate that complements the existing Clifford operations, and thereby allows universal quantum computation with Majorana systems. Further embodiments include a testing system for the phase gate that is feasible with Majorana zero modes and demonstrates violations of the CHSH-Bell inequality. Further, the design used for the testing of the inequality leads directly to a practical platforms for performing universal TQC with Majorana wires in which explicit braiding need never occur.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to an integrated drive and readout circuit assembly. Directional couplers are configured to connect to qubit-resonator systems. Diplexers are coupled to the directional couplers. A microwave signal combiner is coupled to the diplexers.

Abstract: A device includes a converter configured to convert photons input from a photonic link into Cooper-pairs, a first superconductor, a second superconductor, a plurality of nanowires connected to the first superconductor and the second superconductor, and a gate array connected to the plurality of nanowires and configured to alter quantum states of ions within the plurality of nanowires.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for categorizing signals sensed from receivers into one of a plurality of categories using a machine learning component that obfuscates other characteristics of the signals beyond the categorization of the signal. A set of training signals is generated that includes signals representative of each of a plurality of categories of signals. A machine learning component is trained using the set of training signals so that the machine learning technique can categorize new signals into one of the plurality of categories. The machine learning component is transmitted to one or more receivers so that each receiver can categorize sensed signals into one of the plurality of categories using the machine learning component while obfuscating other characteristics of the sensed signals.

Abstract: The proposed method is used for classification in open-set scenarios, wherein often it is not possible to first obtain the training data for all possible classes that may arise during the testing stage. During the test phase, test samples belonging to one of the classes used in the training phase are classified based on a ratio between similarity scores, as known correct class and test samples belonging to any other class are to be rejected and classified as unknown.

Abstract: An apparatus comprising a power source, one or more sensors, a transceiver, and a memory. The power source may be configured to store energy to power the apparatus. The one or more sensors may be configured to receive captured data from one of a plurality of sources. The transceiver may be configured to send and receive data to and from a wireless network. The processor may be configured to execute computer readable instructions. The memory may be configured to store a set of instructions executable by the processor. The instructions may be configured to (A) evaluate an expected power usage budget calculated using a predictive model of future energy consumption and (B) (i) store the captured data in the memory in a first mode and (ii) transmit the captured data to a remote storage device in a second mode. The first mode or the second mode is selected based on characteristics of the captured data received from the sensors.

Abstract: Examples described may enable rearrangement of pallets of items in a warehouse to an optimal layout. An example method includes receiving real-time item information including pallet locations in a warehouse and real-time inventory of items arranged on the pallets; determining a likelihood of demand for future access to the pallets based on a pallet relocation history and item receiving/shipment expectations; based on the real-time item information and the likelihood of demand, determining an optimal controlled-access dense grid layout in which distances of the pallets from a center of the layout are related to the likelihood of demand; receiving real-time robotics information and using the real-time robotics information to determine an amount of time to rearrange the pallets to the optimal layout; and, based on the amount of time to rearrange the pallets being less than a threshold, causing the robotic devices to rearrange the pallets to the optimal layout.

Abstract: A system and method efficiently computes travel times between an origin and destination, minimizing expensive calls to a third party service by first geographically expanding both origin and destination and then searching a cache of previously computed or obtained travel times for any route satisfying the expanded origin and destination. A further embodiment concerns a system and method to prepare an optimized routing sequence to travel to a set of geographical task sites, in satisfaction of applicable conditions for one or more of the task sites. Advantageously, optimized routing may employ the disclosed method of computing travel times between origin and destination.

Abstract: Described are a system and method for monitoring pre-prepared meals which can be assembled as a plurality of portions. Assembled pre-prepared meals can be monitored starting from their assembly up to the ultimate consumption. Pre-prepared meals are arranged on tray-like containers and a data carrier is fastened which contains meal-specific data. These meal-specific data can be read out at at least two reading stations to be able to keep a record of the conditions of manufacture, storage and/or cooling.

Abstract: Techniques for generating an expert database and verifying an expert using member data are described. A search request can be received from a device of the user. The search request can include a specific skill associated with the expert. Additionally, profile data can be accessed from a database in the online social network. Additionally, an expert recommendation process can determine an expert from the members of the online social network based on the search request and the profile data of the members. Moreover, social graph data can be accessed from a second database in the online social network. Furthermore, a connection path process can determine the connection path between the user and the expert based on the social graph data. Subsequently, the determined expert and the determined optimal path between the user and the expert can be presented on a display of the device.

Abstract: In a computer implemented method for management of materials on a construction site, a status of a project which uses at least one material is determined by a computer system. A report is generated by the computer system. The report identifies a vehicle, from a vehicle pool, to be utilized to move the material and defines a load of the material which is to be moved by the vehicle, according to a mass haul plan, from a first location to a second location. The vehicle is identified based on results of a simulation. The status of the project is automatically updated by the computer system based on an actual size and an actual drop-off location of the load of the material moved by the vehicle. The computer system updates the report based on the updating of the status of the project.

Abstract: In some examples, a service provider may determine, for a time of day and a day of a week, orders received by individual merchants of a plurality of merchants over a past period of time. The service provider may further determine, for the time of day and day of the week, based at least in part on the orders received over the past period of time, a first merchant predicted to receive an order. Based at least in part on a pickup location of the first merchant, the service provider may send a communication to a first courier device associated with a first courier of a plurality of couriers. For example, the communication may include location information for a recommended location to which the first courier is to move to be in position for picking up an order from the merchant that is predicted to receive the order.

Abstract: Embodiments presented herein provide techniques for generating analytical graphs that display a visualization of multiple transaction objects processed concurrently in a computer system. An object lifecycle analysis tool identifies one or more transaction objects having a specified identifier. Each transaction object corresponds to an instance of a common transaction having been processed. The analysis tool retrieves transition state information corresponding to each transaction object and sorts the transition state information in chronological order. The analysis tool generates a graph based on the sorted transition state information. The generated graph allows a user to easily identify performance issues (e.g., concurrency bottlenecks) in a transaction management system.

Abstract: Embodiments presented herein provide techniques for generating analytical graphs that display a visualization of multiple transaction objects processed concurrently in a computer system. An object lifecycle analysis tool identifies one or more transaction objects having a specified identifier. Each transaction object corresponds to an instance of a common transaction having been processed. The analysis tool retrieves transition state information corresponding to each transaction object and sorts the transition state information in chronological order. The analysis tool generates a graph based on the sorted transition state information. The generated graph allows a user to easily identify performance issues (e.g., concurrency bottlenecks) in a transaction management system.

Abstract: A method for providing incentive to mentors of at-risk mentees is described. The method includes the steps of determining an at-risk mentee's prospects in the absence of mentoring, and then tracking behavior and progress in a period of time, determining the mentee's achievement of important milestones, avoidance of costs to society, and/or income and income tax payments during the same period of time, and calculating a financial incentive to the mentee's mentor, wherein the amount of the financial incentive is calculated based on the mentee's behavior, achievement of important milestones, avoidance of costs to society, and/or income tax payments during the period of time.

Abstract: A risk identification system automatically determines deals at risk by analyzing conversations of representatives with customers. The risk identification system retrieves recordings of various conversations, extracts features of each of the conversations, and analyzes the features to determine if any of the conversations includes features that are indicative of a deal discussed in that conversation being at risk. By performing such an analysis of conversations, the risk identification system can identify a number of deals that are at risk and generate a report of such deals and notify a consumer user of the risk identification system of such deals.

Abstract: Some embodiments of a system for communicating vehicle information can provide equipment for use inside a fleet vehicle to facilitate prompt and efficient transfer of vehicle and driver information. In particular embodiments, the system may include an electronic onboard recorder mountable in a vehicle and a mobile communication device that is configured to wireless communication with the electronic onboard recorder.

Abstract: A method for collecting data and deriving performance metrics for one or more users within an observation platform environment is described. The method includes recognizing a user identity based on signals from the communications device; Capturing a user's voice message and the secondary signal indicative of the location of the communications device or the relative proximity of the communications device to other devices; Deriving statistical data comprising: primary statistics, secondary statistics, and higher-order statistics from the secondary signal and voice message; and Storing the user identity, the voice message, the location of the communications device, and the statistical data in a database forming a user record, wherein the user record is processed by an inference engine to derive performance information about the user.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for providing personalized delivery services by a carrier providing a package delivery service. For example, a consignee may indicate a delivery preference to be applied to delivery of a package, such as indicating a specific location where the package is to be left upon delivery, if the consignee is not present to accept the package. In one embodiment, the consignee may be notified by the carrier of the scheduled delivery of the package, and may be linked to the carrier's web site to indicate a delivery preference. Alternatively, the delivery preference may be indicated by the consignee proactively accessing the web site. After conveying a delivery preference, the carrier's systems communicate the delivery preference at the appropriate time to a portable computing device which informs the delivery personnel of the consignee's delivery preference. Other embodiments allow the consignor to indicate delivery preferences.

Abstract: An inventory, disposition, and order management system and method utilizes multiple data sources to obtain complementary and augmented product data to determine an enhanced set of product data that reflects product inventory and disposition history information in a supply chain. The system and method can utilize the complementary and augmented product data to formulate recommended orders to achieve product dealer sales goals. The system and method compare the product data obtained from the data sources and reconcile any discrepancies. In at least one embodiment, the product data includes product identification data, product inventory data, product configuration data, and product disposition history data. Obtaining data from multiple sources allows the system and method to develop more accurate and complete data through an audit and reconciliation process as opposed to data obtained from a single source.

Abstract: Described is a multiple-camera system for use in capturing images of users within a materials handling facility and processing those images to monitor the movement of users. For large materials handling facilities, a large number of cameras may be required to monitor the facility. Processing of the data generated from a large number of cameras becomes difficult. The implementations described herein include a hierarchy that allows image data from any number of cameras within a materials handling facility to be processed without substantially increasing the processing time needed or sacrificing processing capabilities.

Abstract: An inventory monitoring system (10) is provided, which includes a number of merchandise detectors (12) that each include a number of sensors that are configured to detect the presence or absence of products in a predetermined merchandise position, a position on a shelf in a retail space, and to emit a detect signal confirming such presence or absence. Each of the merchandise detectors (12) also includes a rear unit (28) with a transmitter that is connected to the sensor and that transmits the detect signal. The system (10) includes one or more gateway device (36,40) that receives the detect signals from the merchandise detectors (12) and compiles a merchandise data signal from the detect signals, and transmits it a computer (42) to be used in monitoring and managing inventory.

Abstract: A workflow management system (WMS) coordinates, controls, and monitors item picking assets, item retrieval assets, and order packaging assets in performance of different workflows. The WMS optimizes the different workflows by assigning tasks to the different assets in a manner that minimizes overall execution time, cost, and resource utilization. Some optimizations include maximizing or prioritizing item pick rate, item packaging rate, or both. Assets integrated with the WMS and under WMS control include human workers, autonomous robots, and resources used in performance of the workflows.

Abstract: Techniques are described with regard to determining and controlling a location and status of assets directly and/or indirectly. The techniques may be used to track and control the respective locations and status of any number of objects. Applications include but are not limited to tracking dry and refrigerated trailers and their status in a supply-chain yard; tracking pallets and boxes and their status in a warehouse; tracking items in a retail environment; tracking finished goods and work in progress in and around a manufacturing plant; tracking vehicles in a parking lot; tracking cargo and equipment at an airport; tracking equipment in a lay down yard; etc. In all cases the laborious and error prone data gathering is replaced with automated data collection methods reducing cost, increasing accuracy, and increasing efficiency.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide systems and methods for evaluating specification data of two or more components. In one embodiment, informational data, including specifications, provides details on these two or more components. The system then derives a set of interactions within these two or more components. From the informational data, in conjunction with interactions within the two or more components, it is determined whether one or more incompatibility issues exist. In instances where one or more incompatibility issues exist, the issue is highlighted and given a description.

Abstract: At least one analytical operation from a set of different analytical operations may be determined based on at least one input. The input(s) may comprise contextual information of working content being displayed to a user on a device and comprising numerical data. Supplemental information for the working content may be generated using the determined analytical operation(s), may comprise a numerical-based analysis of the numerical data, and may be caused to be displayed to the user concurrently with the working content. The contextual information may comprise structured data. The input(s) may further comprise at least one of a history of the user's interactions with the working content, a history of the user's interactions with recommendations of supplemental information for the working content, a history of other users' interactions with the working content, and a history of other users' interactions with recommendations of supplemental information for the working content.

Abstract: A method for providing user interface to manage a user's information is disclosed. The method includes steps of: providing a baseline including a meaning of time series; acquiring information on start points of time or end points of time regarding new personal histories or new personal goals if the new personal histories or the new personal goals are inputted by the user; displaying one or more main areas for indicating existence of main information to indicate that one or more contents related to the personal histories or the personal goals have been inputted at one or more positions on the baseline or around the one or more positions, wherein the one or more positions are determined to correspond to the acquired one or more pieces of information on the start points of time or the end points of time.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses are provided for facilitating location selection. A method may include causing display of a user interface for selecting a location associated with a calendar entry. The method may further include determining a location selected via the user interface. The method may additionally include associating the determined location with the calendar entry. Corresponding apparatuses are also provided.

Abstract: A method of determining emissions from a one or more equipment operated by a user for a period. The method includes storing engine data for of the one or more equipment and receiving the utilization of each of the one or more equipment over the period. The emissions are then calculated for each of the one or more equipment based, at least in part, on each of the engines' utilization and engine data. The total of the calculated emissions is then determined.

Abstract: A processor may determine that a particular computer-readable vehicle repair order (RO) (e.g., including first and second RO portions) corresponds to an existing cluster of ROs due to the particular RO including RO data that refers to a particular vehicle symptom. The processor may determine that the first RO portion includes first data representative of a non-specific vehicle component and may then responsively also determine that the second RO portion includes second data that the at least one processor can use to determine a specific vehicle component associated with the particular RO. Responsively, the processor may determine the specific vehicle component based on the first and second data and may then add the particular RO to a different cluster of ROs that is arranged to contain ROs that correspond to the particular vehicle symptom and to the specific vehicle component.

Abstract: Methods and systems for proactively preventing hazardous or other situations in a robot-cloud interaction are provided. An example method includes receiving information associated with task logs for a plurality of robotic devices. The task logs may include information associated with tasks performed by the plurality of robotic devices. The method may also include a computing system determining information associated with hazardous situations based on the information associated with the task logs. For example, the hazardous situations may comprise situations associated with failures of one or more components of the plurality of robotic devices. According to the method, information associated with a contextual situation of a first robotic device may be determined, and when the information associated with the contextual situation is consistent with information associated with the one or more hazardous situations, an alert indicating a potential failure of the first robotic device may be provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to the sphere of information technologies, in particular, to electronic systems and monetary-fund circulation methods and can be used for solving problems of mutual settlements between participants of the electronic payment system in real-time mode. In doing so, the analogue of monetary funds in the invention presented are electronic bank bearer checks complying with bank regulations and the requirements of applicable legislation. The client application units are rendered as grouped into modules by categories corresponding to the user status determined by the unit of authorization of the client and server applications, with provision of the possibility of pre-setting a group of check circulation parameters for each category. The issue of checks is accompanied by the creation of legally-valid documents and reflection of transactions in the check register.

Abstract: Systems and processes for real-time instant funding solutions for miscellaneous income are disclosed. The method of funding miscellaneous income includes securely transmitting a funding information file or a real time funding transaction request with miscellaneous funding information to a funding card processing system using real-time web services APIs which are externally accessible by an external computing system, e.g., point of sale, time and labor or payroll system. The method further includes processing the funding information file with the funding card processing system, which includes at least identifying client information and a user receiving miscellaneous income contained within the miscellaneous funding information. The method further includes funding a payroll card of the identified user with the miscellaneous income received with the miscellaneous funding information of the funding information file.

Abstract: A system and method for performing a financial transaction by determining a master account number associated with one or more accounts that a user may access, providing data to generate a user interface displaying a list of the accounts and an indicator associated with a financial transaction, receiving indicator information associating the indicator with one or more of the accounts, receiving terms for the financial transaction, and performing the financial transaction. The list of accounts may be expanded to view account information.

Abstract: In the field of banking and financial services, a flexible Open Origination allows any type of mobile, internet, online, personal financial management software, finance tool, or other useful function, device or software, that a bank or financial institution provides to account holders, and offers that same functionality that allows any user regardless of account status. Non-account holders can download and utilize the Banking Software in question in order to enjoy its features, an in order to become familiar with the experience of doing business with the bank or financial institution that provides the software. This method, system and software allows any user, regardless of where his/her accounts are located, to use the software and benefit from its functionality.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer-readable media for determining whether a check may be cashed at an automated teller machine (ATM) are provided. A user may request to cash a check at an ATM and check image data may be transmitted to a return deposit item computing platform. The computing platform may identify an account number of the account on which the check is drawn. Transaction data associated with the account may be retrieved by the computing platform and a number of occurrences of returned deposit items may be identified. The number of occurrences may be used to determine whether the check should be cashed.

Abstract: A data signal enhancement device for adding supplemental location data to a data signal to enhance location determination is described. Additionally, a method and a computer-readable storage medium for adding supplemental location data to a data signal to enhance location determination is described.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method of providing a gift icon using a communication network. The method includes: providing an item list of amounts of money to a user terminal connected with the gift provision apparatus through the communication network; selecting at least one of the amounts of money, and inputting information of a receipt terminal to receive the at least one selected amount of money, wherein the receipt terminal is separated from the user terminal; transmitting a request message for a gift to the gift provision apparatus; and providing the gift icon to the receipt terminal through the communication network, when the gift provision apparatus receives the request message.

Abstract: A device may receive receipt information associated with items in an order. The receipt information may include item identifiers and price descriptors associated with the items in the order. The device may receive product information associated with the items in the order. The product information may include product identifiers based on images of the items in the order and object descriptors. The device may map a first item identifier for a first item in the order and a first product identifier for determining that the first item corresponds to a first price descriptor and a first object descriptor. The device may map a second item identifier for a second item in the order and a second product identifier for determining that the second item corresponds to a second price descriptor and a second object descriptor. The device may assign the first and second items to respective first and second sub-receipts.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to a computer-implemented expense splitting method and system for allowing a payer to divide expenses among multiple purchasers. The method may include storing, in at least one computer memory, payer data and expense splitting instructions and accessing the computer memory with at least one computer processor and executing the instructions to perform multiple steps. The steps may include converting a captured receipt image to purchase data and providing a user interface displaying entries corresponding to purchases, and further providing a tagging option for tagging each of the entries with an indicator of at least one purchaser identity.

Abstract: A card actuated automated banking machine (152, 198, 200) includes a plurality of transaction function devices. The transaction function devices include a card reader (170), a printer (174), a bill dispenser (176), a display (182), a check imaging device (186), and at least one processor (190). The machine is operative, responsive to receiving a check and certification data, to dispense cash in exchange for the check. The person presenting the check to the machine need not provide user identifying inputs through input devices of the machine in order to receive cash for the check. Furthermore, prior to accepting the check as a payment, the person can communicate with at least one computer (204) through at least one consumer interface device (208) to verify that the check is payable for the check amount.

Abstract: Contactless payment transactions are initiated through single input activation of a mobile device's secure element and contactless communication system. Activation of the secure element and the contactless communication system is coupled to the activation status of the mobile device's screen. Activation of the secure element may be further coupled to the activation status of an electronic wallet application. Where activation of the electronic wallet application is required, one-click activation of the electronic wallet application and secure element is provided.

Abstract: A wearable device receives ticket information for an event and information indicating a quantity of funds allocated from an account, associated with a user of a user device, to the wearable device, and stores the ticket information and the information indicating the quantity of funds. The wearable device utilizes a wireless component to pair the wearable device and the user device, and provides, to the user device and via the wireless component, the ticket information and information indicating access privileges for the event. The wearable device generates a token for a PoS device for a charge incurred at the event during an offline transaction with the PoS device, and provides, via a NFC component, the token to the PoS device. The wearable device provides, to the user device and via the wireless component, information indicating that that the token was provided to the PoS device.

Abstract: In some embodiments, apparatuses and methods are provided to support the testing of card interface systems. Some embodiments provide apparatuses to support a card payment system during robotic testing, comprising: a frame configured to cooperate with the separate card payment system; a card chip guide extending from the frame and comprising a first and second card contact surfaces extending from the frame at a first position such that interior ends of the first and second card contact surfaces are configured to align with a card slot of the card payment system; and a card strip guide extending from the frame and comprises third and fourth card contact surfaces that taper with an alignment slot separating the third and fourth card contact surfaces, wherein the alignment slot is configured to align with a card slide of the card payment system when the card payment system is cooperated with the frame.