Abstract: Anchor points associated with point of sale information may be ordered by segmenting a trajectory derived from sensor data defined by adjacent turns to generate candidate links for each segment from which possible paths for the trajectory are derived. Each derived possible path may be scored with a multi-objective function using a global optimization algorithm to select a solution path from the derived possible paths that may be used to order a plurality of anchor points.

Abstract: Anchor points associated with point of sale information may be ordered by deriving a trajectory for the portable device, associating known positions of the anchor points with a map encompassing the trajectory, characterizing turns of the trajectory, generating candidate paths by comparing the characterized turns to the map, selecting a solution path that corresponds to the anchor points and ordering the anchor points based at least in part on the solution path.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of facilitating maintenance of an accommodation, such as, but not limited to, a building (residential and/or official). The method may include receiving, using a communication device, an accommodation identifier associated with the accommodation from an electronic device. Further, the method may include transmitting, using the communication device, a query comprising the accommodation identifier to at least one builder database. Furthermore, the method may include receiving, using the communication device, a response to the query. Further, the response may include warranty data associated with the accommodation. Additionally, the method may include generating, using a processing device, at least one maintenance schedule based on the warranty data. Further, the maintenance schedule corresponds to at least one of a user of the accommodation, a builder of the accommodation and at least one contractor associated with the accommodation.

Abstract: A big data technique is used to obtain from a database a plurality of historical data regarding a consumable material deployed to perform a plurality of instances of a job. An estimated amount of consumable material required to perform the job based on the plurality of historical data is determined. An optimal delivery schedule based on the estimated amount of consumable material required to perform the job, the location of the job, real-time route congestion telemetry and real-time consumption telemetry for the job is predicted. The estimated amount of consumable material following the optimal delivery schedule is delivered. The data regarding the delivery and consumption of the consumable material on the job is received in real-time. The real-time delivery and consumption data is used to update the database.

Abstract: A system and method for performing real-time analytics detection where a current profile update is derived from a current incoming transaction for an entity and stored in a profile update table, an up-to-date profile for the entity is derived from the most recent profile stored in a profile table and from all recent profile updates stored in the profile update table for the entity which are more recent than the last time the most recent profile was last updated, the up-to-date profile is utilized to perform the detection, and, the current profile is updated in a consistent manner, without utilizing an update lock on the profile table, by only updating the profile in the profile table based on the recent profile updates which are earlier than a current time minus a synchronization period which is larger than a maximum potential time difference between different clocks in the system.

Abstract: A work vehicle includes a detection signal processing section for processing detection signals from a group of sensors mounted on a vehicle body and outputting detection result data and a display unit for displaying the detection result data. The display unit includes a first displaying area for displaying time changing data included in the detection result data, the time changing data changing over time, a second displaying area for displaying safety data included in the detection result data, the safety data relating to safety confirmation, and a third displaying area for displaying alarm-relating data included in the detection result data.

Abstract: The present invention may receive a plurality of unlock instructions based on determining a location is secured from access by the drone. The present invention may use the plurality of received unlock instructions to access the location with an access device while determining the drone is present at the drop off location. The present invention may use the plurality of received unlock instructions to re-secure the location with the access device when determining successful delivery of a package by the drone, and may monitor a security of the location.

Abstract: A computer implemented point of sale integration platform may be distinct from a merchant point of sale system. The computer implemented point of sale integration platform has a receiver configured to receive point of sale data from the merchant point of sale system, and social media data from a social media platform. The point of sale data is generated as a result of one or more sales at a physical store of a merchant. Furthermore, the computer implemented point of sale integration platform has a processor configured to link the point of sale data to the social media data to be placed in an integrated merchant point of sale data structure, configured to generate one or more rule-based instructions based on the linkage, and configured to perform an adjustment to a product feature based on the one or more rule-based instructions.

Abstract: Described are methods and systems for Virtual Multi-Dimensional Quick Response (VMDQR) codes, used for transferring data sets between code initialization devices and code retrieval devices, such as smartphones and other like devices. A VMDQR code is capable of encoding and sharing large amounts of data, regardless of the space available on an object. The amount of the encoded data depends on the dimensionality of the VMDQR code. A VMDQR code is incorporated into an augmented image, presented on a user interface of a code retrieval device. For example, an image of a real object, which does not have any physical codes, is augmented by adding a VMDQR code to give a representation of an object with a code. The VMDQR code is then scanned from the user interface using a scanner to transfer the encoded data to the scanner.

Abstract: There is a need for more effective and efficient hierarchical database monitoring. This need can be addressed by, for example, solutions for performing/executing hierarchical database monitoring in an effective and efficient manner. In one example, a method includes identifying related hierarchical entities for each hierarchical entity; identifying an entity tracking data object for each hierarchical entity; updating the entity tracking data objects; generating a database monitoring data object based at least in part on the updated entity tracking data objects; and performing monitoring of the hierarchical database based at least in part on the database monitoring data object.

Abstract: Order determination technologies for unmanned store are disclosed. In an implementation, registration information including a container identifier (ID) associated with a shopping container is received from a mobile device of a customer shopping at a store. A user account of the customer is associated with the container ID based on the registration information. A radio frequency (RF) signal from an RF tag attached to the shopping container is detected. A plurality of RF signals are received from a plurality of RF tags are attached to a plurality of corresponding items in the store. One or more items of the plurality of items are determined within a predetermined distance from the shopping container based on the RF signals. An order including the determined one or more items is generated, and the order is associated to the customer's user account to be paid by the customer.

Abstract: Systems and methods of providing a user interface in which map features associated with places are selectively highlighted are disclosed herein. In some example embodiments, a computer system receives a request for a transportation service associated with a place, retrieves an entrance geographic location for the place from a database, with the entrance geographic location being stored in association with the place in the database and representing an entrance for accessing the place, generating route information based on the retrieved entrance geographic location, with the route information indicating a route from an origin geographic location of a computing device of a user to the entrance geographic location of the place, and causing the generated route information to be displayed within a user interface on a computing device of the user.

Abstract: An inventory management and purchase order system that provides flexible calculation of reorder quantities, based on bounded time interval sales trends, in which multiple such intervals may be configured (compounded) on a per-SKU basis.

Abstract: A user interacts with an inventory location, such as a lane on a shelf, picking items or placing items to that inventory location. A neural network (NN) is trained using a subset of reference images to determine parameters, such as node weights. An image of the user interaction is acquired and processed by the NN to determine if an item in a test image matches an item in a candidate set of items. During use, the parameters are used to dynamically instantiate an ad hoc neural network having a graph that is based on a number of items in a candidate set. The candidate set of items may comprise items within reach of a user at the time the test image was acquired, such as on a nearby shelf or tote. The NN output indicates if the test image is deemed to match one of the candidate set of items.

Abstract: Disclosed here are systems and methods for providing an integrated retail platform. The systems and methods can include receiving, by a computing device comprising a processor, a configuration data for a plurality of service terminals. The systems and methods can include computing device receiving updated configuration data for the plurality of service terminals. The computing device can transmit the updated configuration data to the plurality of service terminals.

Abstract: Methods and systems for analyzing and evaluating item recommendations presented on a web site are disclosed. In one aspect, a user interface is generated for display on a website. Item recommendations personalized for an individual user are displayed within in item recommendation region of the website. Impression, clickstream, and sales data are received from user activity on the website. The impression, clickstream, and sales data are displayed on a dashboard of an administrator user interface. An administrator user can select visualizations to display on the dashboard using selectors for impressions, clicks, sales, users, and time. Two or more sets of data can be overlaid to illustrate relationships between user interactions with recommended items and actual sales of those items. The dashboard is dynamically updated in response to new data received from the website in real-time.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are enhancements for operating a web application firewall to reduce load. In one implementation, a method of operating a content server for a web application comprising running a web accelerator with a plurality of threads on the content server. The method further provides receiving a request for content which will be provided to a web application, filtering the request and determining that the content will be requested from a second server. After determining that the content will be requested from a second server, reviewing the request with a web application firewall operating at a network layer 7, forwarding the request, receiving the content, and providing the content. Further, the web application firewall is controlled by a plurality of sets of rules, which can be updated without restarting the web accelerator.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and apparatuses for generating simulations on the fly using large historical data and forecast data. To improve system performance, the large historical data are processed in parallel.

Abstract: Systems and methods for dispensing beverages are described. The systems and methods enable convenient control and monitoring for dispensing one or more different beverages. The system may include a system for identifying a beverage based on a passive identifier (e.g., quick response (QR code)), a beverage database, a controller for matching a user to a beverage, a flow input device, an automated flow valve, and a flow meter for measuring an amount of the beverage dispensed and generating a signal, so the controller can subtract the amount of beverage dispensed from a beverage allocation amount.

Abstract: Systems and methods which provide for determining seller categorization information using various information available in and to a shipping management system and for applying the seller categorization information to the operation of the shipping management system to provide fulfillment management services tailored for the seller are described. A feature set optimization engine of embodiments may implement various rules for inferentially determining one or more categories/subcategories for sellers using information that is not directly seller industry or product category information but which is otherwise utilized and available for shipping management functionality of a shipping management system. The feature set optimization engine may intelligently apply the inferentially determined seller categorization information with respect to one or more features of the shipping management system using various rules to implement an appropriate fulfillment management feature set.

Abstract: A personal Food inventory system (PFIS) allows for storage of food items in personal inventory associated with a user account, as well as tracking of food items consumed by the user account. The PFIS is linked to an application for communicating between an account user and the PFIS items that are received into the personal inventory, and items consumed or otherwise removed from the personal inventory. The PFIS is linked to one or more preferred vendors for easy entry of items into the personal inventory. The PFIS also provides recommendation of dishes the account user can prepare based on the personal food inventory and/or a vendor inventory associated with the preferred vendor. The PFIS further provides user notifications for items nearing their expiry date. The PFIS also provides notification to the account user regarding usage of the personal food inventory system by tracking consumption.

Abstract: Examples of the disclosure provide systems and methods for managing product returns. A computing system receives, from a user device, a request for returning a product, compares device identifier data associated with the user device with registered data associated with one or more customer accounts to identify a first customer account associated with the user device, analyzes transaction data associated with the first customer account to determine whether the product is associated with the first customer account, generates an instruction to position the product in a predetermined area, and determines whether the product is positioned in the predetermined area to facilitate a return of the product. Aspects of the disclosure may improve user experience, user efficiency, and/or user interaction performance by processing a product return in an effective and efficient manner.

Abstract: An inventory warehouse management system includes a portable computing device that is coupled to a heads up display and a scanner. The display is configured to display and interact with information received from the computing device. The scanner is operable to identify a container identification (ID) of a container in a warehouse. The computing device is operable to send the container ID to a server via a network. The computing device is operable to receive container information from the server in response to the container ID, and is further operable to communicate the container information to the display. The display is operable to initiate a delivery confirmation for the server when the container is delivered. The scanner and display are operable to audit a first container and provide an audit result of the first container to the server. The audit comprises container information compared with contents of the container.

Abstract: A vending machine system (the system) of the present invention includes a vending machine for selectively providing one or more items stored therein to a user, the vending machine includes a radio-frequency identification (RFID) antenna, a communication module, a memory, and a controller, wherein the controller is communicatively coupled by a data transfer bus with the memory, the communication module and the RFID antenna. The system includes a user computing device, an accounting server configured to perform inventory accounting for the one or more items in the vending machine. The system also includes a transaction server configured to facilitate a transaction between the accounting server and the user computing device.

Abstract: A system for interconnecting network devices based on queuing and servicing responses includes one or more processors configured to receive, from a first computer system, an order request for a product or service associated with a second computer system of a plurality of second computer systems. Instantiate an order messaging queue associated with the order request and add an identifier of the first computer system to the order messaging queue. Add an identifier of the second computer system and one of the third computer systems to the order messaging queue. Determine the contents of the communication and based on determining contents of the communication, consult a response rule table to determine a response to the communication. Access the order messaging queue to identify server devices corresponding with servicing the determined response and publish, to the identified server devices.

Abstract: A method of characterizing inventory items to a planogram includes receiving images of view of a scene with inventory items and corresponding indicia using an imaging device; receiving utterances (such as spoken description of inventory items) from a user using a voice recognition system; identifying inventory items in the scene and a corresponding identification code based at least in part on the images and at least in part on the utterances; identifying a plurality of attributes corresponding to the inventory items; and characterizing the inventory items to a planogram based on the respective identification code and plurality of attributes.

Abstract: In some embodiments, the rendering a financial transaction record in a second format includes converting a tokenized first item of financial transaction information to an account-specific item of financial transaction information using an account identifier associated with the tokenized first item in a registry stored in a secured account data vault. In some embodiments, the system includes a transaction execution module for transmitting in the second format the first item of financial transaction information for payment processing by the first external financial party, wherein the second format includes the financial transaction information using the account identifier associated with the tokenized first item in a registry stored in a secured account data vault, and transmitting in the third format the second item of financial transaction information for payment processing by the second external financial party.

Abstract: A computer system to reconcile hard assets carried on the financial data reporting computer systems of a corporation or government entity with actual inventory assets discovered on the networks of said entity. Automatic discovery of inventory assets is performed by executing scripts specified in fingerprints of the types of machines the system can recognize. When a machine is found at a live P address, the fingerprint scripts determine the operating system type and extract data from the operating system regarding the attributes of the machine. Hard assets are then imported from the financial data reporting computer system, and automatic reconciliation rules are drafted by a user and run on the asset data to find inventory assets which match hard assets. Linking or pointer data is established to record each match. Then unmatched inventory and hard assets are displayed and manual matching occurs where in the user points to and selects inventory assets which match particular hard assets.

Abstract: Data corresponding to a new less-than-truckload shipment request can be received from a first computing device. The data can include a pickup location, a delivery location, a pickup time, and a delivery time. One or more trucks that are assigned to a current less-than-truckload shipment and are capable of executing the new less-than-truckload shipment while also completing the respective current less-than-truckload shipment can be identified from accessing a database. A message corresponding to an invitation for executing the new less-than-truckload shipment can be transmitted to one or more operator computing devices of the identified one or more trucks capable.

Abstract: An analytical recognition system includes a video camera, an antenna, and a data analytics module. The video camera is configured to capture video data. In some embodiments, the video camera is at least one of a traffic camera or an aerial drone camera. The antenna is configured to capture mobile communication device data. The data analytics module is configured to correlate the video data and the mobile communication device data to generate a profile of a person associated with the video data and the mobile communication device data. The profile has profile data including any one or a combination of the captured video data and the captured mobile communication device data.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for creating and processing an electronic customs declaration manifest. These methods and systems include creating a image of the customs declaration form, converting the image of the customs declaration form into an electronic customs manifest, and transferring the electronic customs manifest to a database. In addition, a image is may also be forwarded electronically to a remote encoding center, where the customs declaration form data is manually converted into an electronic file for storing in a database. Customs services of both the originating and destination countries review the declared information stored in the database. When the international mailpiece arrives at the border, domestic customs service may find a matching unique identifiers on the international mailpieces and customs declaration forms stored in the database.

Abstract: Systems and methods for remotely monitoring contents of a vessel in real-time. Along a shipping route, status of the contents (e.g., volume) is periodically and automatically transmitted to a remote user. A method includes determining volume of contents in a vessel at a first location along a route, determining volume of the contents in the vessel at a second location along the route, and comparing the two determined volumes. If the change in volume satisfies a preset threshold, then the method includes triggering a notification to a remote user.

Abstract: An adaptable technological suite upgrade for use in portable personal containers such as but not limited to purses, cases, packs etc. The modular solution facilitates organizational adaptability to each personal container's unique design giving installation options for aftermarket and/or time of manufacture. An electronic system, with one or more direct current storage devices with recharging assemblies, connecting a microcontroller (with one or more microprocessors) with: customizable illumination assemblies; a configurable sensor suite delivering small continuous packets of information to visual and/or auditory sensor displays; and a downloadable system management interface. The system may be triggered through one or more responsive switches, manual buttons, and/or interface control, and is turned off after a designated time of inactivity. Integral power access may pair with additional digital devices connecting via one or more modes.

Abstract: Example systems and methods for integration for managing customer data are described. In one implementation, a method receives a request for information about a specific customer and identifies multiple customer profiles associated with the specific customer. The method identifies the requested information within each of the customer profiles and determines whether any conflicting data values exist between the information within each of the customer profiles. If a conflict exists, the method determines an intended use of the requested information and resolves the conflict based on that intended use. A response is generated that includes the requested information about the specific customer.

Abstract: In some embodiments, methods and systems of prioritizing retrieval of products from a plurality of bins at a retail sales facility are described. The methods include receiving an identification of a product being binned at a retail sales facility, then determining the size of the product, and then ranking the products in the bins based on the time stamp of a time of binning of the product. The physical size of the product and the ranking of the product are correlated to a size of the bins to determine the relative physical locations of the products in the bins. A pick of a product from a bin is generated based on a determination that the location of the product to be picked in one of the bins is higher than a location of at least one identical product in at least another one of the bins.

Abstract: A method, apparatus and computer program products are provided for providing, simultaneously, a first dynamic user interface to a first device and a second dynamic user interface to a second device, the first dynamic user interface being different from the second dynamic user interface, wherein input at the first dynamic user interface causes real-time updating of the second dynamic user interface. One example method includes providing, via the first dynamic user interface of the first device, a set of data objects, each associated with an adjustable parameter, receiving input, at the first device, indicative of the adjustable parameter and a first data element, providing to the second device, via the second dynamic user interface, a subset of the set of data objects and the first data element, the first data element configured to display a particular characteristic of an associated member of the set of data objects.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to systems, methods, and computer program products for providing a system for adjustment of resource allocation based on multi-channel inputs that is configured for intelligent, proactive and responsive communication with a user, via a user device. The system is further configured to perform one or more user activities, in an integrated manner, within a single interface of the user device, without requiring the user to operate disparate applications. Furthermore, the system is configured to receive user input through multiple communication channels such as a textual communication channel and an audio communication channel. The system is further configured to switch between the various communication channels seamlessly, and in real-time.

Abstract: The video recommendation system provided with an on-line connection system generates on-line video recommendations using collaborative filtering for clusters of member profiles. The recommendation system clusters member profiles using member profile information as clustering criteria. The video recommendations are then generated for a given cluster, based on aggregation of video viewing history recorded for the member profiles that are in the given cluster, using the video similarity matrix. In order to produce video recommendations for a particular member profile, the recommendation system first determines cluster membership for the member profile, retrieves recommendations generated for that cluster, and provides recommendations to the associated member. A user interface including references to one or more recommended videos is rendered on a display device of a viewer.

Abstract: Described is a system and method for assisting users in properly placing and/or positioning items at inventory locations within a materials handling facility. In one example, a placement location may be distinguished for the user through use of illumination or other techniques to assist the user in quickly identifying the proper location at which to place the item. Likewise, a proper position of the item may be presented to the user to assist the user in properly positioning the item at the placement location.

Abstract: Methods and systems for providing a user interface to be displayed for management of parts production and delivery statuses and delivery statuses are provided. A method includes causing a user interface to be displayed on a computing system. The user interface includes a status list including one or more entries. Each entry corresponds to a parts unit and references one or more parts unit identifying datasets. Each entry indicates a production status including one or more sub-production statuses and a dispatching status, and a delivery status including a requested delivery time window and a forecasted delivery time for the parts unit. Each of the one or more sub-production statuses indicates at least one of a status of a sub-parts of the parts unit and a status of a sub-process to produce the parts unit.

Abstract: An apparatus, device, method, computer program product, and system that identifies an item having a presence within a geographic locale in response to a signal indicative of the item, obtains a first instance of a supply-chain assistance corresponding to the identified item from a first source and obtaining a second instance of a supply-chain assistance corresponding to the identified item from a second source; and aggregates the first supply-chain assistance and the second supply-chain assistance.

Abstract: In an inspection method and apparatus, when thermal image data with respect to cap sealing of a particular container is analyzed and a low confidence score is obtained, products are classified into a user check product by a rejection-process of separating the products, without determining the products to be good products or not good products.

Abstract: Systems and methods for tracking inventory are provided herein. In some embodiments, a method for tracking inventory includes receiving weight sensor data representing a weight of an item in the storage unit, adding the weight of the item to a profile corresponding to the item, determining that the weight of the item is less than a predetermined threshold weight associated with the item, generating notification information associated with the item, and sending the notification information. In some embodiments, a method for tracking inventory includes receiving sensor data representing a location of an item, adding the location of the item to a profile corresponding to the item, receiving audio data representing a request for the location of the item, retrieving the location of the item from the profile, generating responsive data representing the of the item, and sending the responsive data.

Abstract: Methods and systems are described for proactively notifying a shipping customer using a wireless node network about an alternative shipping solution when shipping a package. A master node in the network related to a shipping facility may detect a signal broadcast by a user access device related to the shipping customer as the device approaches the shipping facility master node with the package to be shipped. The shipping customer's user access device (e.g., smartphone, tablet) is operating as another node in the network. The shipping facility master node then associates with the user access device, and may receive shipping information on the package to be shipped from a server. The shipping facility master node may then provide a proactive notification about an alternative shipping solution to the user access device based upon a shipping status for the shipping facility.

Abstract: Examples provide a perpetual inventory (PI) reconciliation system. A PI controller analyzes item data using a set of PI purge criteria and a set of weighted prioritization variables to select a highest priority seasonal inventory item having a positive PI value a per-item threshold time after an end-of-season (EOS) date for PI purge analysis. A PI controller determines if the selected item is a high confidence item or a low confidence item based on a set of confidence rules and item data. If the selected item is a high confidence item, a PI purge component sets an inventory value for the selected item to zero to eliminate the positive PI. If the selected item is a low confidence item, a verification component verifies the number of physical instances of the selected item. The inventory value is updated using the verified number of physical instances.

Abstract: Examples described may enable consolidating pallets of items in a warehouse. An example method includes receiving real-time item information including pallet locations in a warehouse and inventory of items arranged on the pallets; based on the real-time item information, identifying a set of pallets of which at least one pallet includes less than a threshold quantity of a type of item; receiving real-time robotics information and determining, based on the real-time item and robotics information, an amount of time to condense the items on the set of pallets into a single pallet and a quantity of pallets that will become empty as a result of condensing the items; and, based on the amount of time being less than a threshold time and the quantity of pallets exceeding a threshold quantity of pallets, causing robotic devices to condense the items into the single pallet.

Abstract: In some embodiments, system, apparatuses, and methods are provided herein useful for managing retail product inventory including a plurality of locations each having a corresponding location decay rate associated by a central control system. A central control system comprising a central control circuit coupled with memory storing code that when implemented causes the central control circuit to: determine, at a current time and for each detected first product, a confidence value corresponding to a level of confidence that the first product is still present and within a first threshold area corresponding to a first location where the first product was most recently sensed. The confidence value may decay over time proportional to a first decay period of time.

Abstract: Systems and methods related to coordinating warehouses and supply chains are provided. Respective first and second estimated times of arrival at a loading dock of a warehouse are determined for respective first and second vehicles, where the first estimated arrival time is before the second estimated arrival time. A pallet arrangement at the loading dock is determined that includes a first pallet for the first vehicle and a second pallet for the second vehicle, where the first pallet is closer to the loading dock than the second pallet. The first estimated arrival time later changes to be after the second estimated arrival time. After the first estimated arrival time changes to be after the second estimated arrival time, a robot is instructed to modify the arrangement so that the second pallet is closer to the loading dock than the first pallet before the second estimated arrival time.

Abstract: A sales data processing apparatus includes a sending control section and a printing control section. The sending control section performs control to send, to a predetermined terminal apparatus, sales data obtained by aggregating predetermined transaction data. The printing control section performs control to print, together with the sales data, sending result information indicating whether or not the sales data has been sent.

Abstract: A first parcel digital image associated with a first interaction point is received. The first parcel digital image may be associated with a first parcel being transported to or from the first interaction point. At least a second parcel digital image associated with at least a second interaction point is further be received. The second parcel digital image may be associated with the first parcel being transported to or from the second interaction point. A first parcel damage analysis is automatically generated based at least in part on analyzing the first parcel digital image and the at least second parcel image. The damage analysis can include determining whether the first parcel is damaged above or below a threshold.