Abstract: An example operation may include one or more of acquiring, by a provision server, system policy data from a system policy engine, receiving, by the provision server, jurisdiction policy parameters from a jurisdiction policy engine, selecting, by the provision server, a smart contract from a smart contract repository based on the system policy data and the jurisdiction policy parameters, mapping, by the provision server, the smart contract to a node, and provisioning the node to a blockchain network.

Abstract: Described herein are methods and systems for visualization of a carbon footprint for one or more real-world objects or events. A server computing device identifies a carbon footprint value for at least one real-world object or event. The server computing device determines an amount of greenhouse gas that corresponds to the carbon footprint value. The server computing device generates instructions for operation of a gas visualization device coupled to the server computing device based upon the amount of greenhouse gas. The server computing device transmits the instructions to the gas visualization device. The gas visualization device executes the instructions to produce an amount of gas (i.e., fog or vapor) based upon the received instructions.

Abstract: A collection management system includes a collection server, a telephone dialing system, and a restriction features server. The collection server includes a memory having records, a debtor database and a local restrictions database. The telephone dialing system is connected to the collection server and is configured to access a telephony network and automatically dial a plurality of telephone numbers. Access to the telephony network by the telephone dialing system is restricted based on the information in the local restrictions database. The records of the collection server retain instances of restricted access to the telephony network by the telephone dialing system. The restriction features server is configured to connect to the collection server and update the restrictions database.

Abstract: In some examples, data classification and modelling based application compliance analysis may include generating, for application data for an application, and based on data laws, a knowledge graph schema that is used to generate an instantiated knowledge graph. Based on a plurality of data sources, domain knowledge and patterns, and the instantiated knowledge graph, classified data may be generated to generate an annotated knowledge graph. Based on the annotated knowledge graph, an indication of applicable sovereign laws and compliance related to the application data for the application may be generated. Based on the annotated knowledge graph and the applicable sovereign laws and compliance related to the application data for the application, a sovereign cloud strategy related to the application data for the application may be generated. Further, the sovereign cloud strategy may be applied to the application data for the application.

Abstract: A system and method for computer vision assisted physical-labels functions to use functional, large format product labeling for better computer vision (CV) identification. The product labels and detection capabilities of the system and method enhance product label detection and interpretation for use with image sensing at a distance. The product labels are non-obtrusive and can mitigate changes to sizing or visual appearance of packaging of goods or products. The system and method can enable universal product labeling for vision-based commerce and other applications.

Abstract: A baseline run of a workload and a target run of the workload are compared to identify whether there is a performance regression in the target run, wherein the target run implements a feature that is not implemented in the baseline run. In response to identifying the performance regression, the target run is executed to identify whether the performance regression still exists. The performance regression is flagged as a false positive in response to identifying that the performance regression no longer exists when the target run is executed.

Abstract: Provided is a system for safety analysis of failure behavior for a unit including two or more components with at least one inport for receiving failure data and one outport for transmitting failure data, wherein for the analysis of the failures data of the components and/or the unit a safety contract is used, and wherein the safety contract is generated automatically by a model-based safety analysis model comprising separate SAM modules which are related to the components of the unit.

Abstract: Techniques are provided for facilitating creation, modification, provisioning and transfer of trusted electronic compliance documents. For each of multiple user requests to provide or receive trusted electronic compliance documents, automated operations are performed to determine whether the request is directed to one of a plurality of maintained trusted electronic compliance documents. Each trusted electronic compliance document references information regarding parties to a potential transaction and confers at least partial eligibility for parties to participate in the potential transaction. When it is determined that the request is directed to a maintained trusted electronic compliance document, access to the indicated trusted electronic compliance document is provided, including modifying a copy of the indicated trusted electronic compliance document to include information referenced with respect to an entity associated with the user request and an originator of the trusted electronic compliance document.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes: an input module configured to input an export instruction and an electronic apparatus identifier, the export instruction instructing to export an application, the electronic apparatus identifier corresponding to one different electronic apparatus; a controller module configured to generate an activation key on a basis of the electronic apparatus identifier where the export instruction is input, the activation key being for activating the application only in the one different electronic apparatus, control to output a package file including the application and the activation key, and inactivate the application after a certain replacement transition time period passes, the certain replacement transition time period starting from an output time point of the package file; and an output module configured to output the package file controlled by the controller module.

Abstract: A Confidence Broker System is disclosed. One embodiment of the present invention includes a confidence broker (10) which communicates with a plurality of confidence producers (12A, 12B, 12C) and a plurality of confidence consumers (14A, 14B, 14C). Communications between these elements is conducted via a communications infrastructure (16). The confidence broker (10) also includes a communications interface (42) which is connected to a protocol converter (44). The protocol converter (44) is connected to a confidence normalizer (46). The confidence normalizer (46) is connected to a confidence mediator (48). The confidence mediator (48) is connected to a confidence mapper (50). The confidence mapper (50) is connected to the protocol converter (44). Each of the protocol converter (44), the confidence normalizer (46), the confidence mediator (48) and the confidence mapper (50) is connected to a storage device (52).

Abstract: Techniques are described for performing intelligence on supply chains used by organizations. A system performs a risk assessment of a labor supply chain of a particular organization by accessing, from a database, a first set of coded confidential labor supply chain data for the particular organization and a second set of coded confidential labor supply chain data for other organizations that are different from the particular organization. The system analyzes a combination of the first set of data and the second set of data to assess whether risks exist within the labor supply chain of the particular organization. Based on the analysis, the system generates a risk report for the labor supply chain data of the particular organization by desensitizing at least a portion of the second set of data for inclusion in the risk report and integrating the desensitized portion of the second set of data with confidential labor supply chain data of the particular organization.

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for usage-tracking of various information security (InfoSec) entities for tenants/organization onboarded on an instant multi-tenant security assurance platform. The InfoSec entities include policies, procedures, controls and evidence tasks. A policy or procedure is enforced by implementing one or more controls, and the collection of one or more evidence tasks proves/verifies the implementation of a control. The InfoSec entities are linked to each other across the platform and accrue a number of benefits for the tenants. These include efficiently generating a security questionnaire response (SQR), measuring readiness via a readiness project for an audit project, sharing InfoSec entities across the various products of a tenant organization, risk assessment, automatic collection of evidence tasks, among others.

Abstract: A system and method for intelligent classification for product pedigree identification are presented. A transactional block may be dynamically created for recording both pedigree information for one or more supply ingredients at a time of origin and one or more parameters relating to the one or more supply ingredients at each temporal event. One or more transactional blocks may be linked via a shared ledger according to the one or more supply ingredients and the one or more parameters.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer-readable storage mediums are described for effecting practical use of a dual currency which is a currency that can be electronically created and stored, and further for which there is a secret key (e.g., the secret key of a public key/secret key pair as used in public key cryptography) such that: an entity that does not possess the secret key cannot, in practice, create notes of the currency; and an entity that does possess the secret key can, in practice, create notes of the currency without assistance from entities that do not possess the secret key.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved method of providing identification of a user or authentication of a user's identity. More particularly, the present invention relates to an improved method of providing identification of a user or authentication of a user's identity using conditional behavioural biometrics. The present invention seeks to provide an enhanced method of authenticating and/or identifying a user identity using conditional behavioural biometrics.

Abstract: Data processing systems and methods, according to various embodiments, are adapted for mapping various questions regarding a data breach from a master questionnaire to a plurality of territory-specific data breach disclosure questionnaires. The answers to the questions in the master questionnaire are used to populate the territory-specific data breach disclosure questionnaires and determine whether disclosure is required in territory. The system can automatically notify the appropriate regulatory bodies for each territory where it is determined that data breach disclosure is required.

Abstract: An approach is provided in which an information handling system trains on a set of historical data that includes a set of first infractions caused by a set of first businesses and a set of fines imposed on the set of first businesses based on the set of first infractions. The trained information handling system then performs a risk assessment of a second business that includes predicting a set of possible infractions of the second business based on a set of characteristics of the second business. Then, the information handling system predicts a set of possible fines corresponding to the set of possible infractions based on the historical data. In turn, the information handling system generates a risk report that includes the set of possible infractions and the corresponding set of possible fines.

Abstract: A method and system for facilitating content conversion is disclosed. A user request generated from a user device of a user to facilitate at least one output content based on one or more user preferences is received. At least one input content is received from at least one content source based on the one or more user preferences. Thereafter, the at least one output content is generated from the at least one input content based on one or more content characteristics. The one or more content characteristics are accessed from a plurality of content based library files for conversion of the at least one input content into the at least one output content. The at least one output content is facilitated on a content output device.

Abstract: In an example, a method may include receiving input effective to select a visualization type to apply to a visualization of data. The selected visualization type is associated with a contract. Each contract includes a corresponding schema that specifies a set of data fields and one or more relationships between the data fields in the set to generate and display a corresponding visualization having a corresponding visualization type. The method may include mapping at least some data of a data source to the contract such that the contract is satisfied, including applying one or more transforms to the data to generate one or more intermediate data structures without modifying the data of the data source. The method may include displaying the visualization of the data based on the contract, the displayed visualization having the selected visualization type.

Abstract: A table relation analysis assisting apparatus analyzes a relation between pieces of data in a certain column (external key) astride tables in a relational database. The apparatus analyzes a relation between tables and holds inter-table relation analysis information in which tables, pieces of data in the tables being in a one to one relation or a plural to one relation, are defined as one table group. In the apparatus, an analysis result display unit provides a display in such a form that one or more tables in a relational database are contracted into a table group. The display unit displays table groups in such a form that which of a one to one relation or a plural to one relation a relation between pieces of data included therein is astride tables can be viewed.

Abstract: A baseline run of a workload and a target run of the workload are compared to identify whether there is a performance regression in the target run, wherein the target run implements a feature that is not implemented in the baseline run. In response to identifying the performance regression, the target run is executed to identify whether the performance regression still exists. The performance regression is flagged as a false positive in response to identifying that the performance regression no longer exists when the target run is executed.

Abstract: There is provided a control method for a data processing system, the control method including: registering connection destination information for accessing a cloud service; storing in a storage unit, for each user, information indicating whether or not to allow use of the cloud service; authenticating a user; determining, on the basis of the information stored in the storage unit, whether or not the user authenticated in the authenticating is allowed to use the cloud service; and displaying no object for transmitting data to the cloud service by using the connection destination information when the user is determined in the determining to not be allowed to use the cloud service, and displaying an object for transmitting data to the cloud service by using the connection destination information when the user is determined in the determining to be allowed to use the cloud service.

Abstract: Mitigating the risk of sensor data loss can include establishing, with a computing node, a first communication channel with a first proximate device and a second communication channel with a second proximate device. The first proximate device can be operatively coupled to a sensor and can generate data in response to signals received from the sensor. The computing node can receive the data generated by the first proximate device. The data can be received from the second proximate device via the second communication channel in response to detecting a failure to receive a complete uncorrupted transmission of the data from the first proximate device via the first communication channel and determining that the second proximate device is capable of receiving and retransmitting the data to the computing node.

Abstract: One or more embodiments described herein relate to database and data structure management to improve the storage capabilities and processing accuracy of location data for compliance monitoring. In known database systems, the quantity of location data available and/or collected can pose storage and/or processing challenges. Some embodiments described herein relate to the management of databases and/or data structures, including when data is created, modified, and/or deleted, to improve storage efficiency and/or relevance of stored data. One or more systems and methods described herein may automate the process of monitoring, collecting, storing, analyzing, and utilizing data and information.

Abstract: A vehicle inspection system for acquiring measurements of at least one vehicle moving through an inspection lane is in communication with a remote data processing and storage system to aggregate data from multiple vehicles passing through the inspection lane, and optionally, from multiple inspection lanes. The remote data processing and storage system is configured with suitable software instructions to store the received vehicle inspection data, as well as vehicle service data received from vehicle service equipment, and to generate reports and/or respond to data queries using the stored vehicle inspection and vehicle service data.

Abstract: Aspects of the present invention disclose a method, executed by a computer, for generating retailing analytics. The method includes receiving a spatial map corresponding to an environment. The method further includes receiving, from a purchasable item comprising one or more textile-integrated sensors, sensor information The purchasable item is located in the environment. The method further includes analyzing the sensor information to produce retail analytics corresponding to the purchasable item. The method further includes and sending the retail analytics to a client device. A computer program product and computer system corresponding to the above method are also disclosed herein.

Abstract: A device receives image data that depicts a target that is subject to a security check, and receives transactional data identifying a characteristic of a transaction associated with the target. The device identifies the target within the image data and identifies a first set of target attributes of the target. The device determines a risk level that represents a likelihood of the characteristic of the transaction having a correct value by analyzing the set of target attributes using one or more attribute recognition techniques and/or using a data model that has been trained using machine learning. The device determines whether the risk level satisfies one or more threshold risk levels. The device provides an alert to another device cause the other device to perform actions based on whether at least one of the one or more threshold risk levels are satisfied.

Abstract: A method includes determining, by a processing device, a first eco-efficiency characterization associated with a first design of manufacturing equipment based on one or more of water eco-efficiency characterization, emissions eco-efficiency characterization, or electrical energy eco-efficiency characterization. The water eco-efficiency characterization, the emissions eco-efficiency characterization, the electrical energy eco-efficiency characterization, and the first eco-efficiency characterization are associated with an amount of environmental impact generated by the manufacturing equipment per unit product produced by the manufacturing equipment. The method further includes comparing the first eco-efficiency characterization to a second eco-efficiency characterization that is associated with a second design of the manufacturing equipment.

Abstract: Methods, systems and computer program products for automatic extraction and testing of constraints are provided herein. A computer-implemented method includes obtaining a first set of documents describing constraints and a second set of documents describing properties of entities, building a first dictionary of entity types and a second dictionary of relations among the entity types, extracting constraint triples representing the set of constraints from the first set of documents, and extracting fact triples from the second set of documents utilizing the first dictionary and the second dictionary. The method also includes receiving a query to evaluate whether at least one of the set of constraints is satisfied, determining whether the at least one constraint is satisfied by evaluating a constraint satisfaction formula utilizing the constraint triples and the fact triples, and providing a response to the query that indicates whether the at least one constraint is satisfied.

Abstract: A system and method for logging and reporting driver activity and vehicle operation includes identifying a driver of a vehicle, recording operating data with an on-board recorder that is hard-wired to an engine control module, coupled to a mileage sensing system, and linked to a global navigation satellite system, and recording duty status of the driver. An hours of service log and a fuel tax log are created from the operating data. The system and method includes comparing the driver's hours of service log to an applicable requirement, indicating to the driver whether the driver is in-compliance or out-of-compliance with the applicable requirement, and automatically uploading the logs to a receiver external to the vehicle using a wireless telecommunications network.

Abstract: The present specification discloses a data processing method, apparatus, and equipment. The method includes: obtaining an image sent by a user, wherein the image to is collected by the user for a merchant; identifying carbon-saving behavior of the merchant, comprising processing the image using a trained image recognition model; and determining, based on the carbon-saving behavior, a value representing an amount of carbon saved by the merchant.

Abstract: The system and method provides a way for suppliers to automatically submit the necessary compliance documentation and artifacts to the standard compliance body and have the compliance be verified and communicated to indicated buyers or third parties. Further, the system and method may automatically inform suppliers of changes to standards.

Abstract: A payment authentication method and apparatus, where the method includes obtaining authentication information entered by a user during payment, obtaining emotion characteristic information or action characteristic information when the user enters the authentication information, determining, according to the emotion characteristic information or the action characteristic information, whether a payment scenario is a normal payment scenario when the authentication information is valid, performing security control on the payment according to a result of determining whether the payment scenario is a normal payment scenario.

Abstract: A method includes receiving a data access request at a computing system. The data access request is for completion of a first data processing task using the computing system. The method also includes accessing a plurality of first document types associated with a plurality of data processing tasks that include the first data processing task. The plurality of first document types indicates which of various subsets of data are required to complete the plurality of data processing tasks. The method also includes accessing a plurality of second document types that indicate assignments of the plurality of data processing tasks to a plurality of system requestors that includes the first system requestor, and executing the first data processing task based on the plurality of first document types and the plurality of second document types.

Abstract: Systems and methods for managing print services for a customer are described herein. In one example, managing print services for a customer comprises receiving contract data of a managed print services (MPS) contract and collecting device details related to customer devices of the customer. Further, for each of the customer devices, at least one service program to which the customer device is entitled is identified based on the received contract data and the collected device details.

Abstract: One or more embodiments of the specification provide a method, apparatus, and non-transitory computer-readable storage medium for processing an event involving a plurality of users in a blockchain.

Abstract: A method includes: scanning a first QR code on a first physical object to obtain first parameters, wherein the first parameters include specifications for making a product using a manufacturing process, and the specifications include at least one material used to build the product. The method further includes scanning a second QR code on a second physical object to obtain second parameters, wherein the second parameters correspond to the manufacturing process; comparing, by a computing device, the first parameters and the second parameters; based on comparing the first parameters and the second parameters, determining whether the first object corresponds to the second object; and in response to determining that the first object corresponds to the second object, building the product using the at least one material.

Abstract: Visualizations are automatically generated based at least on an identifier that identifies a report. One or more data sets and style configurations are retrieved from a shared visualization library via a backend API based on the received identifier and passed to a router component. The router component includes a switch that renders a score component, which generates a score visualization, if the retrieved data sets include score data. If the data sets include time series data, or the score visualization also includes a time series graph, the router component renders a time series component that passes the data sets and the style configurations to a parser that parses the data sets and the style configurations and outputs one or more highcharts options objects. A highcharts component generates the time series visualizations and/or adds the time series graph to the score visualization based on the highcharts options objects.

Abstract: Systems and techniques for a large scale online lossless animated GIF processor are described herein. In an example, a lossless animated GIF processor is adapted to receive an animated GIF image and decode a first and second frame of the animated GIF image, wherein the decoding identifies a disposal method for each frame. The lossless animated GIF processor may determine an optimized disposal method for the second frame based on transparency pixels in the second frame and an overlap estimation between the second frame and the first frame. The lossless animated GIF processor may encode the second frame with the optimized disposal method. The lossless animated GIF processor may be further adapted to identify pixels in an area of interest, designate pixels outside the area of interest as transparent, and encode the area of interest and the pixels designated as transparent for the second frame.

Abstract: A key is securely injected into a POS PIN pad processor in its usual operating environment. In response to entry of a personal identification number (PIN) into a PIN pad, the processor puts the PIN into a PIN block; puts additional random data into the PIN block; and encrypts the entire PIN block using asymmetric cryptography with a public key derived from the injected key residing in the PIN pad processor. The corresponding private key may be held securely and secretly by an acquirer processor for decrypting the PIN block to retrieve the PIN. The encrypted random data defends the PIN against dictionary attacks. Time stamp data and constant data encrypted with the PIN block enables a defense of the PIN against replay attacks and tampering. The method may also include accepting the PIN from a mobile phone in communication with the processor.

Abstract: A spammy app detection system may search a database for any new social media application discovered during a recent time period. A spammy app detection algorithm can be executed on the spammy app detection system on an hourly basis to determine whether any of such applications is spammy (i.e., posting to a social media page anomalously). The spammy app detection algorithm has a plurality of stages. When a new social media application fails any of the stages, it is identified as a spammy app. The spammy app detection system can update the database accordingly, ban the spammy application from further posting to a social media page monitored by the spammy app detection system, notify an entity associated with the social media page, further process the spammy application, and so on. In this way, the spammy app detection system can reduce digital risk and spam attacks.

Abstract: Systems and methods disclosed herein generate a segment of tracked entities from a collection of profiles merged from different sources. Individuals and other entities use multiple electronic device and online accounts. Options for merging authentication-based profiles and device-based profiles of tracked entities are presented on a user interface accessible to a tracking entity. Systems and methods receive a selection of the options, the selection specifying criteria for merging authentication-based profiles with device-based profiles. Upon generating a collection of profiles by merging the authentication-based and device-based profiles based on the received options, a targeted segment of tracked entities is generated by applying defined segment rules to the collection of profiles.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for providing a notice regarding a benefit qualification status change includes receiving a change in a qualification requirement for a benefit program. The method also includes obtaining a completeness graph corresponding to the benefit program. The method further includes modifying the completeness graph based on the received change in the qualification requirement for the benefit program. Moreover, the method includes obtaining a profile corresponding to an individual. In addition, the method includes obtaining a first qualification status relating to the individual's qualification for the benefit program before the received change in the qualification requirement for the benefit program. The method also includes determining a second qualification status by running the profile against the modified completeness graph.

Abstract: A method for ensuring compliance with organizational policies is described herein. The method can include the step of monitoring one or more parameters of a managed computing device for compliance with one or more policies of an organization in which the organizational policies may include limitations on the managed computing device. The method can also include the step of detecting a non-conformance event at the managed computing device with respect to at least one organizational policy. In response to the detection of the non-conformance event, the operation of the managed computing device may be restricted with respect to features or data associated with the organization.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved method of providing identification of a user or authentication of a user's identity. More particularly, the present invention relates to an improved method of providing identification of a user or authentication of a user's identity using conditional behavioural biometrics. The present invention seeks to provide an enhanced method of authenticating and/or identifying a user identity using conditional behavioural biometrics.

Abstract: A central plant includes an asset allocator configured to determine an optimal allocation of energy loads across central plant equipment. The asset allocator identifies sources configured to supply input resources, subplants configured to convert the input resources to output resources, and sinks configured to consume the output resources. The asset allocator generates a cost function and a resource balance constraint. The resource balance constraint requires balance between a total amount of each resource supplied by the sources and the subplants and a total amount of each resource consumed by the subplants and the sinks. The asset allocator determines the optimal allocation of the energy loads across the central plant equipment by optimizing the cost function subject to the resource balance constraint. The asset allocator is configured to control the central plant equipment to achieve the optimal allocation of the energy loads.

Abstract: A system for providing visual crop data to a mobile device includes at least one server computer in communication with a mobile device. The at least one server computer is configured to receive location data relating to a geographical position of the mobile device; retrieve topographical data associated with at least a portion of the location data; generate shape data based at least partially on the topographical data; and transmit at least a portion of the shape data to the mobile device, such that at least one shape is visually displayed on at least a portion of a map image displayed on the mobile device. Also disclosed is a computer-implemented method and computer program product for providing and/or interacting with visual crop data, including appropriately communicatively connected hardware components.

Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to system and methods for assigning quality scores to one or more caregivers, such as physicians. In embodiments, a ranking or score may be based, at least in part, upon a combination of quality scores from one or more stages in a physician's academic training and clinic practice and based, at least in part, upon the quality of peers of that physician at various stages in the career progression of the physician. This information may be used to help a potential patient identify a physician for their care.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments relate to secure documents that are capable of being in an activated or deactivated state. When in the activated state, the document may be redeemable; when in the deactivated state, the document may not be redeemable. The document may be issued in the deactivated state and may require activation before being used. In order to activate the document, a user may log into an account associated with the document and scan a code printed on or embedded in the document. Using their account, the user may issue an activation command. This activation process ensures that, at the time the document is transferred, it is either in the presence of the user or the user is aware of the location of the document, and that the user wishes to authorize the transfer. Thus, even if the document is stolen or misplaced, it cannot be used without the requisite authorization.

Abstract: Embodiments provide a method, including: receiving a request to create a new document identifying an intended state of use for the new document; accessing, from a web-based data repository, a plurality of modules for the document type; populating the new document using the plurality of modules; accessing at least one modifiable module having default parameters intended for use within a section of the new document and modifiable for the intended state of use; modifying the at least one modifiable module based upon indication of a gap between the at least one modifiable module and the intended state of use, wherein the gap is determined based on the laws and regulations of the selected intended state of use, wherein the modifying comprises incorporating the information related to the gap into the modifiable module; and finalizing the new document by inserting the modified module into the section of the new document.