Abstract: Certain example embodiments described herein relate to systems and/or methods for presenting user-interactive, dynamically-generated contextual content for individual articles of clothing. A QR or other code is provided to the article of clothing. The QR or other code is scannable by an electronic device, causing the electronic device to access a webpage or the like. The webpage (or similar information display) includes information typically found on a tag or label, together with additional dynamically-generated and organized content relevant to the article and/or person for whom the article was made. The techniques described herein are usable in connection with mass-produced, small batch/boutique items, as well as custom articles of clothing. Thus, it becomes possible to quickly and easily convey a broad scope of information about an article of clothing directly from that article of clothing, without having to include large and potentially irritating tags or labels.

Abstract: An item recognition system uses a top camera and one or more peripheral cameras to identify items. The item recognition system may use image embeddings generated based on images captured by the cameras to generate a concatenated embedding that describes an item depicted in the image. The item recognition system may compare the concatenated embedding to reference embeddings to identify the item. Furthermore, the item recognition system may detect when items are overlapping in an image. For example, the item recognition system may apply an overlap detection model to a top image and a pixel-wise mask for the top image to detect whether an item is overlapping with another in the top image. The item recognition system notifies a user of the overlap if detected.

Abstract: A unified end-user notification platform delivers event alerts to different types of clients including mobile devices and HTTP clients. Users can subscribe to a plurality of notification channels and select from the associated various delivery options via a single user interface. The events are received by the unified notification platform which matches the received events with the user subscription data to identify subscribers and their respective delivery options. Corresponding event alerts are generated and delivered based on the user or subscriber specified options. Multiple event alerts corresponding to public and private data notification channels are provided to a user device via a single connection.

Abstract: Systems and methods for rendering items with a user interface of an electronic device are described. According to certain aspects, an electronic device may detect its orientation and render, in a user interface, a physical item using a rendering effect determined from the orientation. As a user of the electronic device reorients the electronic device, the electronic device may automatically and dynamically update the rendering with an updated rendering effect to reflect the updated orientation. In embodiments, the user may use the electronic device to complete an order for the physical item.

Abstract: A compartment configuration interface module, the compartment configuration interface module comprising a computing device configured to receive user data, generate one or more compartment modules as a function of the user data, receive compartment data associated with one or more compartment modules in response to an input from a user interface, generate one or more configuration parameters as a function of the compartment data and the input, select at least one configuration parameter of the one or more configuration parameters in response to the input from the user interface, generate a compartment data file as a function of the user data, the compartment data, and the at the at least one configuration parameter, generate a modified compartment data file as a function of the compartment data file, and transmit the compartment data file to a first end user.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to user interfaces for editing avatars. In some embodiments, user interfaces are shown for editing an avatar and avatar stickers. In some embodiments, user interfaces are shown for editing colors of one or more avatar features.

Abstract: Information for selecting a food menu item based on an ingredient is provided to a user. In a user terminal device such as a smartphone, when a category is selected on an initial screen, the screen shifts to a large category screen. When “TORI-NIKU (CHICKEN)” is selected, the screen shifts to a sub-category screen. Alternatively, when “AIUEO (JAPANESE ALPHABET)” is selected on the initial screen and “TO” is selected on a character palette screen, a screen including ingredients having names each beginning with “TO” is displayed and, when “TORI-NIKU” is selected, the screen shifts to the sub-category screen. When “SASAMI (CHICKEN FILLET)” is selected on the sub-category screen, the screen shifts to a second ingredient selection screen. Under and on the right side of “SASAMI”, “SALAD HOURENSO (SPINACH)”, “ZA-SAI (PICKLED MUSTARD STEM)”, “NEGI (GREEN ONION)”, “PIMAN (GREEN PEPPER)”, and the like each as only one ingredient or a matching ingredient are displayed.

Abstract: A processor-based system stores a plurality of card templates and a plurality of envelope templates in a database. The system receives a user selection of a selected card template from among the plurality of card templates. The system receives a user selection of a selected envelope template from among the plurality of envelope templates, wherein the selected envelope template includes an address block and non-text ornamentation. The system further receives a user-provided recipient name and a corresponding user-provided recipient address for inclusion in the address block of the selected envelope template. The system determines a potential overlap between the non-text ornamentation and the address block including the user-provided recipient name and the corresponding user-provided recipient address. In response to determining the potential overlap, the system causes an error message alerting of the potential overlap to be displayed on a graphical user interface (GUI) of a user computing device.

Abstract: Methods and systems for a product quality inspection system. In one aspect, a method of conveying a quality of a furnishing with an e-commerce system is disclosed. The method includes presenting with the e-commerce system a listing for a furnishing, receiving an audio playback request, and presenting in response to the audio playback request an audio recording of an interaction with the furnishing. Where the audio recording is indicative of a material composition of the furnishing.

Abstract: An object processing method includes: displaying a first operation interface in response to triggering a first operation control of a first stage of a target object, the first operation interface including at least one first operation item; displaying a content input interface in response to completing an operation for the at least one first operation item, the content input interface including at least one input item; in response to completion of content input for the at least one input item, determining a second target value and generating a second operation control corresponding to a second stage of the target object; displaying a second operation interface in response to triggering the second operation control, the second operation interface including at least one second operation item; and updating the state of the target object to a completed state in response to completing an operation for the second operation item.

Abstract: A search system is provided for presenting diamonds that are available for sale to a user of the search system. The search system includes a graphical interface through which the user may input search parameters corresponding to gemological features. Diamond listings are generated in accordance with the search parameters and arranged according to user preferences.

Abstract: A method of providing a dynamic go-bag service to a user is described. The go-bag contains various supplies and important documents, and is configured to protect these contents during an emergency situation. In one embodiment, the method includes receiving user information from a user, including information about the user, the user's family, and the user's home or residence. Based on the received user information, the method further includes generating a customized go-bag for the user that includes contents specific for the user to use in an emergency situation. The method also includes providing the customized go-bag to the user.

Abstract: Provided is a method for delivering materials, including: acquiring a material delivery model of a target product, wherein the material delivery model includes a delivery route of the target product and a number of delivery times of each of a plurality of logistics transport devices travelling along the delivery route within unit time; generating, for each logistics transport device, delivery instructions within the unit time, based on the number of delivery times, wherein a number of the delivery instructions is equal to the number of delivery times of the corresponding logistics transport device; and sending the delivery instructions to the corresponding logistics transport devices.

Abstract: Systems and methods detect presence of a scannable object comprising readable matrix code within an image captured by an optical instrument, the detecting comprising defining a bounding region encompassing the scannable object. Pattern recognition is contemporaneously performed on the readable matrix code of the scannable object to decipher the readable matrix code and identify data modules embedded within the scannable object, where the data modules include encoded data comprising embedded variable(s). Encoded data are transmitted to an external server to initiate server operation(s) comprising data processing to, at least in part, select, based on analyzing the one or more embedded variables, an item determined to be available to the user from one or more selectable items potentially available to the user, and generate element data comprising an interactive element associated with the selected item. The element data is received and a representation of the interactive element is digitally displayed.

Abstract: Methods and Apparatus related to generating representations of information. The information may include menu information for merchants such as restaurants. Referring to menus, methods may include receiving potential information for a first menu and receiving indications of associations of the information with the first menu and/or any number of additional menus. Information and/or associations may later be updated by a desired set of users.

Abstract: A processing apparatus includes a cassette mounting section mounting a cassette storing a plurality of workpieces, a reading section reading an identification code provided on the cassette mounted on the cassette mounting section, and an information transmitting section transmitting information on the progress of process steps in processing each workpiece stored in the cassette, to a customer that has ordered the processing of each workpiece stored in the cassette.

Abstract: Methods and systems for an augmented reality conversion system. In one aspect, A augmented reality conversion system includes a computing device including a memory storage device, the memory storage device storing instructions that, when executed by the computing device, cause the computing device to generate and display a furnishing planner, receive inputs to select a furnishing product and one or more customizations for the furnishing product, and generate and display a machine-readable code which when scanned by an augmented reality device allows the augmented reality device to display the selected furnishing product with the one or more customizations in an augmented reality viewer.

Abstract: This application is related to a system and related methods for providing a user with a hair product based on the user's hair type, location, water characteristics associated with a location or water used when applying the hair products, and/or other factors. The system develops various databases, including data indicating global environment conditions at the city, state, and/or regional level, and chemical ingredients that achieve specific hair effects. Upon receiving a request from a user specifying at a desired hair result, the system determines a hair product for the user based on water hardness, and recommends a hair product or sends the user a hair product in accordance with the user's desired hair effects.

Abstract: The disclosed system and method provides a display on the representation of the electronic transaction account and the display may display information about the electronic transaction account or other data desired to be displayed by the consumer.

Abstract: A system configured to execute programing instructions comprising: receiving a fence including an area having a geographic location, a plurality of notifications and their content attributes are associated with the fence; receiving location and speed from a mobile device of a user; determining the mobile device is stationary for a predetermine amount of time; identifying a location attribute for the location of mobile device; aggregating a plurality of location attributes associated with the user; determining an audience profile and audience profile attributes for the user based on the aggregated location attributes; detecting the user has crossed into an area defined by the fence; and in response to detecting the user crossing the fence determining a conversion probability based on content attributes of the notifications associated with the fence and audience profile attributes of the audience profile associated with the user; selecting a notification based the conversion probability.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure involve systems, methods, devices, and the like for obtaining real-time estimates. In one embodiment, a novel customizable, transferable system architecture is presented that enables the characterization of a task, designated for time estimate, into steps or processes. The characterization may occur using the novel architecture which introduces an estimates service module that can provide an initial timing estimate by obtaining a composite time estimate of all steps. Timing of each of the steps can be predicted using a job scheduling enterprise designed to model the job or step. In another embodiment, delays are captured by time estimate monitors which can provide the alerts and delta time differences. Such alerts and time differences can be updated and presented to the user.

Abstract: A stocker system for transporting a good via a transport vehicle to a stocker with multiple storage compartments, the stocker system including: a stocker information memory section configured to memorize stocker information including arrangement position information of the storage compartments in the stocker, and information of presence or absence of the good in the storage compartments; a stocker information updating section configured to update the stocker information in accordance with the goods being taken in and out of the storage compartments; and a stopping position setting section configured to acquire the arrangement position information of an empty storage compartment from the stocker information and to set a stopping position of the transport vehicle for the good to be put into the empty storage compartment based on the acquired arrangement position information of the empty storage compartment.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a computer-implemented method comprises: receiving an indication of a particular design style; determining, based on the indication, functional product groups that comprise a plurality of custom products having indicia of the particular design style; initiating a collaboration session between a user and one or more collaborators to allow selecting one or more particular custom products; in response to receiving a selection of the particular custom products, generating a group of customized products comprising the one or more particular custom products, each particular customized product associated with a product type of a plurality of product types, each product type of the plurality of product types associated with a manufacturing constraint of multiple manufacturing constraints, each particular customized product having shared content that all of the one or more particular custom products share; obtaining manufacturing methods for manufacturing the customized particular products; and pr

Abstract: A mobile assembly apparatus and a method of assembling a retail product utilizing a retail assembly are discussed. The mobile assembly apparatus may include a cabinet structure, an expandable work surface, a frame, wheels, an articulated arm, outrigger supports, a power supply, sensors, a hardware dispenser, and a computing device. The mobile assembly apparatus scans a machine readable identifier and retrieves assembly instructions for an item associated with the identifier. The computing device controls the outrigger supports and extendable surface based on the instructions. The computing device monitors the progress of the assembly of the time and validates the assembly based on assembly data from the sensors.

Abstract: A system includes one or more processors and a non-transitory machine-readable storage device comprising processor executable instructions that, when executed, cause the one or more processors to perform a set of operations comprising receiving a search request for one or more database records of a network based publication system, and identifying a first database record corresponding to at least a portion of the search request, where the database record having a first element. The set of operations also include selecting a second element of a second database record based on the first database record and adjusting the first element of the database record based on the second element. The set of operations then includes generating a formatted user interface comprising a representation of the database record and the adjusted first element, and causing, in response to the search request, presentation of the formatted user interface on the remote computing device.

Abstract: Systems and methods for rendering items with a user interface of an electronic device are described. According to certain aspects, an electronic device may detect its orientation and render, in a user interface, a physical item using a rendering effect determined from the orientation. As a user of the electronic device reorients the electronic device, the electronic device may automatically and dynamically update the rendering with an updated rendering effect to reflect the updated orientation. In embodiments, the user may use the electronic device to complete an order for the physical item.

Abstract: A cross-era sports game system that involves current and historical players, trading cards, stats, and fantasy sports, and is configured to tie fantasy play to physical trading card or token player assets through substitutions or live game play is disclosed. The cross-era sports game system provides a manual or digital sports game everyone can play using historical players, trading cards, stats and fantasy sports.

Abstract: A computer system for just-in-time rendering using distributed cache servers can receive at least one edited photo comprising at least one available selection of a customization option. The computer system can also cache the at least one edited photo of the at least one available selection of the customization option. Further, the computer system can receive a user request comprising the at least one available selection of the customization option and at least one available selection of at least one additional customization option. The computer system can also stitch the at least one edited photo comprising the at least one available selection of the customization option with at least one additional edited photo comprising the at least one available selection of the at least one additional customization option to render a product photo. Finally, the computer system can cache the requested product photo and send display instructions for the cached requested product photo to a user over a network.

Abstract: In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to a system, including: a processor-implemented module configured to provide a business-to-business marketplace, wherein the processor-implemented module is first configured to filter potential resellers by industry type such that potential sellers are only able to conduct business on the business-to-business marketplace with potential resellers in a common industry, and wherein the processor-implemented module is second configured to allow a potential seller to filter potential resellers based one or more of (1) a plurality of predefined potential reseller verification tiers, wherein one of the potential reseller verification tiers is based on a physical inspection of the potential reseller, (2) a type of address of the potential reseller, (3) equipment of the potential reseller, or (4) a type of facility of the potential reseller.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and storage media for customization and reproduction of an avatar are disclosed. Exemplary implementations may: select at least one original asset comprising at least an avatar comprising a virtual representation of a user-controlled character; customize an appearance of the avatar to provide a customized avatar; and produce the customized avatar on a physical item through either a 2D or 3D process.

Abstract: Methods, devices, systems and computer readable media can be configured to facilitate receipt of a unique product identifier. The unique product identifier can correspond to a customized product. In one embodiment, an account identifier is received. The account identifier may correspond to an online account of a consumer purchasing the customized product. In an embodiment, an object associated with the online account is determined. The object may represent a portion of a building. In an embodiment, the object is associated with the customized product.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a computer implemented method (600) for optimization of a bioprocessing system (100) formed by interconnected or interconnectable bioprocessing units and configured to provide a desired system functionality, the method comprising obtaining (610) requirement data of a bioprocess, the requirement data being at least indicative of the desired system functionality, and indicative of a desired substance resulting from the operation of the bioprocess system, obtaining (620) unit data indicative of characteristics of a plurality of bioprocessing units, generating (630) at least one optimized or suitable bioprocessing system configuration capable to provide the desired system functionality, the bioprocessing system configuration comprising a selection of bioprocessing units from the plurality of bioprocessing units selected using the requirement data, the unit data and an objective function dependent on the requirement data and the unit data.

Abstract: A computer program product for prioritizing order fulfillment at a retail sales facility, including the steps of: a) receiving purchase request information at a retail sales computing device that includes identifying information and order information for the first customer, b) receiving location information for the first customer, c) processing the received location information for the first customer together with location information of the retail sales facility to predict an estimated time of arrival (ETA) for the first customer at the retail sales facility, d) scheduling a time interval for acquiring updated location information for the first customer, and e) placing the identifying information, order information and ETA for the first customer in an order fulfillment queue for all current customers. Entries in the order fulfillment queue are ordered in increasing ETA order, whereby order fulfillment activities can proceed according to the order of order requests in the order fulfillment queue.

Abstract: A computerized system and method of managing events surrounding the lifecycle of used and new mobile devices. The system provides a “360 view” that integrates a mobile device's service options, such as financing and device protection, as well as at the device level regarding potential hardware/software errors. This provides an end-to-end view of consumers, such as claims on device protection plans, repayment issues, utilization of upgrades and/or other information in a user's profile across multiple underlying systems during the device's lifecycle.

Abstract: An intuitive customization system includes a server unit, a display device, an interface unit and a manufacturing station. The server unit is signally connected to an internet. The display device is signally connected to the server unit. The interface unit is displayed on the display device. The interface unit includes a working window frame, a first base image, a first part image and a first pattern menu. The first pattern menu comprises P first patterns. When a user selects one of the P first patterns of the first pattern menu, the first part image displays a first customized pattern, and the first customized pattern represents the one of the P first patterns. A first user design includes the first base image, the first part image and the first customized pattern. The manufacturing station manufactures a finished product according to the first user design.

Abstract: An aroma dispensing system is provided. The aroma dispensing system includes an aroma blending device adapted to deliver at least one aroma substance to the nasal cavities of a consumer; a user interface configured for inputting and displaying information regarding the at least one aroma substance, and a memory component that stores a computer algorithm, the computer algorithm causing the system to analyze the input information in real-time in order to classify aroma preferences of the consumer, including recommending one or more in-store consumer products suitable to the consumer's aroma preferences.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus includes a controller. The controller decides whether or not specifications of a proposed vehicle to be proposed to a customer are determined such that the specifications are for an electrified vehicle based on traveling data of a vehicle driven by the customer and outputs the decided specifications.

Abstract: A tool allows a user to create new designs for apparel and preview these designs in three dimensions before manufacture. Software and lasers are used in finishing apparel to produce a desired wear pattern or other design. Based on a laser input file with a pattern, a laser will burn the pattern onto apparel. With the tool, the user will be able to create, make changes, and view images of a design, in real time, before burning by a laser. Input to the tool includes fabric template images, laser input files, and damage input. The tool allows adding of tinting and adjusting of intensity and bright point. The user can also move, rotate, scale, and warp the image input.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for sensing multi-sports, and includes a central column, a sliding column provided to be able to enter and exit the longitudinal valley, and a first bracket provided with a first sensing camera unit connected to an upper end of the sliding column. The present invention may be used for simulation of several ball games.

Abstract: An electronic system for the customization, visualization, integration, purchase, and acquisition of a vehicle from a vehicle manufacturer. The system is implemented on a computer server or equivalent device, where the server, operated by the manufacturer, is accessible over the internet via a suitable end-user operated computing device, the server generating a menu driven visual interface viewable on the computing device. The system allows for all aspects of a customized vehicle purchase to be performed by the user, substantially streamlining the selection and acquisition process. The system can be interfaced with third party parts databases, allowing for incorporation of parts from a variety of manufacturers.

Abstract: Systems and methods for autonomous provision replenishment are disclosed. Parts used in a manufacturing process are stored in an intermediate stock queue. When the parts are consumed by the manufacturing process and the number of parts in the queue falls below a threshold, a provision-replenishment signal is generated. One or more self-driving material-transport vehicles, a fleet-management system, and a provision-notification device.

Abstract: A method of managing a media file storage relocation and/or editing process that comprises receiving location data indicative a user geographical location of users during a monitored period and a capturing/uploading geographical location and time of each media file, using the file capturing/uploading geographical location and time to identify a spatiotemporal proximity of a group from the users to respective the media file capturing/uploading geographical location of one or more of the media files during a respective the media file capturing/uploading time, detecting member(s) of the group which is imaged in the one or more media files using a recognition function, such as a face and/or voice recognition functions and in response to the detecting, initiating a media file storage relocation process and/or an editing process.

Abstract: A system allows a user to select designs for apparel and preview these designs before manufacture. The previews provide photorealistic visualizations in two or three dimensions, and can be presented on a computer display, projected on a screen, or presented in virtual reality (e.g., via headset), or augmented reality. The system can also include a projection system that projects the new designs onto garments on mannequins in a showroom. The garments and the new designs projected onto the garments have a three-dimensional appearance as if the garments having the new designs are worn by people. Software and lasers are used in finishing the garments to produce garments with the new designs and the finished garments have an appearance of the three-dimensional appearance of the garments and new designs on the mannequins with the new designs projected onto the garments by the projection system.

Abstract: A search system is provided for presenting diamonds that are available for sale to a user of the search system. The search system includes a graphical interface through which the user may input search parameters corresponding to gemological features. Diamond listings are generated in accordance with the search parameters and arranged according to user preferences.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to distributing processing capabilities throughout different nodes in a wireless mesh network. Methods and apparatus consistent with the present disclosure increase the efficiency of communications in a wireless mesh network because they help minimize the need to forward communications to other nodes in the wireless mesh network such that an evaluation can be performed. Apparatus and methods consistent with the present disclosure may distribute ratings or verdicts associated with previous requests to access data to different nodes in a wireless mesh network without generating additional wireless communications through the wireless mesh network. Apparatus and methods consistent with the present disclosure distribute content ratings to different nodes in a wireless network such that different wireless nodes may block redundant requests to undesired content without increasing messaging traffic.

Abstract: A system and method for the aesthetic design of a modular assemblage, comprising means for providing a client graphic user interface for receiving an input for defining parameters of the modular assemblage, and for presenting an image of the defined modular assemblage; communicating a code to a server representing the defined parameters; at the server, in dependence on the communicated code, defining a set of graphic elements corresponding to the defined modular assemblage; communicating the graphic elements from the server to the client; and displaying, at the client, the graphic elements received from the server to represent the defined modular assemblage.

Abstract: Provided herein are exemplary embodiments including a computing device comprising a processor, a memory and a display, the computing device being configured to dynamically display a specific, structured interactive graphical user interface paired with a prescribed functionality directly related to the interactive graphical user interface's structure, the specific structured interactive graphical user interface configured to receive input information including an entry of a desired type of food to be prepared, and a desired characteristic of the food, the computing device processor automatically generating a food preparation parameter based on the received input information, and the computing device processor automatically generating a custom recipe for preparation of the food. Additionally, the specific structured interactive graphical user interface may be configured to receive an entry to modify the food preparation parameter or the custom recipe.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes: an imaging device that captures a reference facial image used for determining a change in a facial expression, and a user facial image; a processor that determines an emotion in the user facial image based on an amount of the change in the facial expression from the reference facial image, and performs message support corresponding to the emotion in the user facial image; and a user interface that detects an input operation by a user without delay in setting a printing condition when a print job is executed in response to a request made by the user. The processor obtains the reference facial image captured by the imaging device at a time point when the user interface detects the input operation without delay and the facial expression is assumed to be a reference for the change in the facial expression.

Abstract: A computer system receives user-specified settings for a custom formulation of a personal care product, obtains manufacturing parameters for the custom formulation based at least on part on the user-specified settings for the custom formulation; and transmits the manufacturing parameters to a manufacturing computer system. The manufacturing parameters are configured to initiate or guide a manufacturing process to produce the custom formulation of the personal care product. The computer system also receives user-specified settings for a personal care device having at least one computer-controlled component, obtains operational parameters for the personal care device based at least in part on the user-specified settings for the personal care device; and transmits the operational parameters to a remote computing device in communication with the personal care device.

Abstract: The present disclosure distributes processing capabilities throughout different nodes in a wireless network. Methods and apparatus consistent with the present disclosure increase the efficiency of communications in a wireless network because they help minimize the need to forward communications to other nodes in the network. Apparatus and methods consistent with the present disclosure perform a function of elastic content filtering because rating information may be stored in different memories of different mesh nodes according to rules or profiles associated with a wireless mesh network as responses to requests are sent back along a route in a wireless mesh network in a manner that may not increase an amount of network traffic. When, however, network traffic dips below a threshold level, additional messages may be sent to certain mesh nodes that update rating information stored at those certain mesh nodes.