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Herein described is a portable sanitation apparatus for pet waste disposal and method for using the same comprising a micro-composite structure and a means for securing micro-composite structures together to form a macro-composite structure in variable geometric Configurations and sizes for greater area coverage.
1. A portable sanitation micro-composite apparatus for pet waste disposal and macro-composite assembly in variable geometric configurations upon a horizontal surface comprising a first layer and a second layer comprising top, bottom, and side outer edges and a front and back face wherein said front and back faces compr...
Herein described is a portable sanitation apparatus for pet waste disposal and method for using the same comprising a micro-composite structure and a means for securing micro-composite structures together to form a macro-composite structure in variable geometric Configurations and sizes for greater area coverage.1. A p...
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A network computer automatically creates a message plan (based on plan actions and an action order input by an administrator through an administrator website) and executes the message plan based on a user initiating the message plan through a user website. The process of executing the message plan comprises automatical...
1. A method comprising: providing plan inputs on an administrator website, said plan inputs comprising: action inputs receiving plan actions and an action order; message inputs receiving messages associated with said actions; precondition rule inputs receiving precondition rules defining when said plan actions are appl...
A network computer automatically creates a message plan (based on plan actions and an action order input by an administrator through an administrator website) and executes the message plan based on a user initiating the message plan through a user website. The process of executing the message plan comprises automatical...
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Various embodiments of systems and methods for fraud detection using network analysis are described herein. In an aspect, the method includes receiving a command for generating a network graph for an entity to be investigated for potential fraud. The network graph starts from the entity under investigation and branches...
1. A non-transitory computer readable storage medium storing instructions, which when executed by a computer cause the computer to perform operations comprising: receive a request to perform a fraud analysis on an entity involved in a business transaction; generate a network graph to represent the business transaction,...
Various embodiments of systems and methods for fraud detection using network analysis are described herein. In an aspect, the method includes receiving a command for generating a network graph for an entity to be investigated for potential fraud. The network graph starts from the entity under investigation and branches...
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Systems and methods are provided for retrieving and presenting video clips. In one implementation, a computer system provides a clip engine implemented within a software application to retrieve video clips from a database. The clip engine receives requests for video clips in different modes and provides video data matc...
1. A method of providing clips from a clip database to a client device using a clip engine, comprising: a. receiving a request for a clip from a client device; b. retrieving a clip responsive to the request from the clip database; and c. delivering the clip to the client device. 2. The method of claim 1, wherein the re...
Systems and methods are provided for retrieving and presenting video clips. In one implementation, a computer system provides a clip engine implemented within a software application to retrieve video clips from a database. The clip engine receives requests for video clips in different modes and provides video data matc...
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A system includes a processor configured to receive image data gathered by a vehicle camera, relating to a fixed environmental feature. The processor is also configured to determine a vehicle position relative to the fixed environmental feature and determine a vehicle lane-level location on a digital map, based on the ...
1. A system comprising: a processor configured to: receive image data gathered by a vehicle camera, relating to a fixed environmental feature; determine a real-world vehicle position relative to the fixed environmental feature; and determine a vehicle lane-level road location on a digital map, including the environment...
A system includes a processor configured to receive image data gathered by a vehicle camera, relating to a fixed environmental feature. The processor is also configured to determine a vehicle position relative to the fixed environmental feature and determine a vehicle lane-level location on a digital map, based on the ...
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Methods, systems, and computer readable media for providing a personalized offers integration platform are provided. Personalized offers may be based on transaction details, geographic locations, and/or consumer preferences. In one embodiment, a wallet system, user equipment, electronic devices, and a payment and offer...
1. A method for integrating and correlating offers based on transaction details, geographic locations, and/or consumer preferences, the method comprising: receiving, at a wallet system, transaction details, geographic location details, and/or consumer preference details that are associated with a point of sale (POS) tr...
Methods, systems, and computer readable media for providing a personalized offers integration platform are provided. Personalized offers may be based on transaction details, geographic locations, and/or consumer preferences. In one embodiment, a wallet system, user equipment, electronic devices, and a payment and offer...
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A system and method for operating a motor vehicle with an electric parking brake. The system includes a clutch sensor, generating a clutch sensor signal representing operation of a clutch of the motor vehicle. A gear selection sensor generates a sensor signal indicating a particular gear selection or position of a manu...
1. A method for operating a motor vehicle with an electric parking brake comprising the steps of: detecting a clutch operation of a clutch of the motor vehicle; detecting a gear selection of a manual gearbox of the motor vehicle, wherein a deactivation signal for releasing the electric parking brake is produced if a cl...
A system and method for operating a motor vehicle with an electric parking brake. The system includes a clutch sensor, generating a clutch sensor signal representing operation of a clutch of the motor vehicle. A gear selection sensor generates a sensor signal indicating a particular gear selection or position of a manu...
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A service coordination system divides a geographic region into clusters by performing an iterative clustering process that joins locations with similar characteristics. An operational parameter is generated for each cluster, and this parameter is used throughout the cluster. This process results in the generation of cl...
1. (canceled) 2. The method of claim 19, wherein each cell covers a geographic area of the same size. 3. The method of claim 19, wherein identifying the plurality of service coordination metrics comprises generating the plurality of service coordination metrics based on location-based data previously received at the se...
A service coordination system divides a geographic region into clusters by performing an iterative clustering process that joins locations with similar characteristics. An operational parameter is generated for each cluster, and this parameter is used throughout the cluster. This process results in the generation of cl...
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A transaction-based content management system for a digital signage network displays a piece of content until a predetermined level of transactions occurs.
1. A method of determining how effective content of interest is in influencing viewer behavior, comprising: displaying the content of interest according to a playlist on a display at a location; measuring data indicative of one or more specified transactions at the location while the content of interest is displayed; c...
A transaction-based content management system for a digital signage network displays a piece of content until a predetermined level of transactions occurs.1. A method of determining how effective content of interest is in influencing viewer behavior, comprising: displaying the content of interest according to a playlis...
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A temporal prediction model is described that is usable to predict user purchase behavior for an online advertising instance. The temporal prediction model may be formed by processing time windows for click data, conversion data, and side information. In one or more implementations, temporal dynamics are applied to the...
1. In a digital medium environment for online advertising and prediction of subsequent user behavior in relation to the online advertising that addresses changing user interests and purchase behaviors over time, a method comprising: receiving click data indicative of whether a previous online advertising instance is se...
A temporal prediction model is described that is usable to predict user purchase behavior for an online advertising instance. The temporal prediction model may be formed by processing time windows for click data, conversion data, and side information. In one or more implementations, temporal dynamics are applied to the...
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A fluid pressure operated actuator assembly comprising a tubular body ( 110 ) having a wall, with an interior surface and an exterior surface and enclosing a main passage ( 112 ) which extends generally parallel to a longitudinal axis of the tubular body, an actuator ( 118 ) located in and movable along the main passag...
1-26. (canceled) 27. A fluid pressure operated actuator assembly comprising: a tubular body having a wall, with an interior surface and an exterior surface and enclosing a main passage which extends generally parallel to a longitudinal axis of the tubular body; an actuator located in and movable along the main passage;...
A fluid pressure operated actuator assembly comprising a tubular body ( 110 ) having a wall, with an interior surface and an exterior surface and enclosing a main passage ( 112 ) which extends generally parallel to a longitudinal axis of the tubular body, an actuator ( 118 ) located in and movable along the main passag...
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There is disclosed a computerized system and method for scheduling advertising Events which utilizes a set of configurable instructions regarding booking an order which iterates through a series of broadening, configurable criteria and also implements a configurable scoring system for the purpose of comparing multiple ...
1. A computerized method for scheduling advertising events in selectable booking phases, the method comprising: assigning first precedence values to phases in a set of booking phases by executing program instructions in a computer system, wherein the first precedence values are based on input received from a first adve...
There is disclosed a computerized system and method for scheduling advertising Events which utilizes a set of configurable instructions regarding booking an order which iterates through a series of broadening, configurable criteria and also implements a configurable scoring system for the purpose of comparing multiple ...
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A vehicle is able to be set to operate in a factory mode (as opposed to a normal mode) in which certain features are disabled, such as an alarm system, a power liftgate, etc. This allows assembly workers to assemble, test, and calibrate the vehicle without various systems in the vehicle being undesirably activated. Whi...
1. A control system for a vehicle, comprising: an instrument panel; a steering column connected to a steering wheel; a motor configured to move the steering column; and a controller programmed to command the motor to move the steering column and attached steering wheel to a predetermined position in response to a compl...
A vehicle is able to be set to operate in a factory mode (as opposed to a normal mode) in which certain features are disabled, such as an alarm system, a power liftgate, etc. This allows assembly workers to assemble, test, and calibrate the vehicle without various systems in the vehicle being undesirably activated. Whi...
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An apparatus for use with a device used in a well with a wellhead housing includes a sleeve comprising an interior profile that is configured to be coupled to the wellhead housing and an engagement assembly comprising an exterior profile that is configured to engage with the interior profile of the sleeve to prevent ax...
1. An apparatus for use with a device used in a well with a wellhead housing, comprising: a sleeve comprising an interior profile that is configured to be coupled to the wellhead housing; an engagement assembly comprising an exterior profile that is configured to engage with the interior profile of the sleeve to preven...
An apparatus for use with a device used in a well with a wellhead housing includes a sleeve comprising an interior profile that is configured to be coupled to the wellhead housing and an engagement assembly comprising an exterior profile that is configured to engage with the interior profile of the sleeve to prevent ax...
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A user content protection system and method that may include a content-sharing application associated with a user device and/or an access monitor configured to monitor access limitations placed on content shared by the content sharing application. The content-sharing application may be configured to share content from ...
1. A content-sharing method, comprising monitoring an access limit on content; providing access to the content if the limit is not exceeded; and denying access to the content if the limit is exceed; wherein the access limit is modifiable. 2. The content-sharing method of claim 1, wherein the limit is modifiable by an o...
A user content protection system and method that may include a content-sharing application associated with a user device and/or an access monitor configured to monitor access limitations placed on content shared by the content sharing application. The content-sharing application may be configured to share content from ...
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Systems and methods are disclosed for characterizing websites and viewers, for predicting GRPs (Gross Rating Points) for online advertising media campaigns, and for pricing media campaigns according to GRPs delivered as opposed to impressions delivered. To predict GRPs for a campaign, systems and methods are disclosed ...
1. A computerized method wherein one or more processors provide a user interface for estimating results of an online ad campaign, comprising: receiving from a user, via the user interface for the online ad campaign, at least: desired Gross Rating Points for the online ad campaign; targeted viewer characteristics for th...
Systems and methods are disclosed for characterizing websites and viewers, for predicting GRPs (Gross Rating Points) for online advertising media campaigns, and for pricing media campaigns according to GRPs delivered as opposed to impressions delivered. To predict GRPs for a campaign, systems and methods are disclosed ...
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An arrangement having a gas seal, a stator and a rotor extending along an axis for sealing a sealing gap between the rotor and the stator, including a rotating rotor sealing ring and a static stator sealing ring, comprising a rotating fixing element, which axially fixes the rotor sealing ring at the rotor is provided.
1. An arrangement with a gas seal, a stator and a rotor which extends along an axis for sealing a sealing gap between the rotor and the stator, comprising; a rotating rotor sealing ring; a static stator sealing ring; and a rotating fastening element that fixes the rotating rotor sealing ring axially on the rotor, the f...
An arrangement having a gas seal, a stator and a rotor extending along an axis for sealing a sealing gap between the rotor and the stator, including a rotating rotor sealing ring and a static stator sealing ring, comprising a rotating fixing element, which axially fixes the rotor sealing ring at the rotor is provided.1...
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Techniques for automatic discovery of high-performance features for customer LTV optimization via low-variance random projection are described. In one or more implementations, a random projection matrix is generated that is usable to compress a dataset representing a plurality of features associated with one or more cu...
1. A computer-implemented method, comprising: generating a random projection matrix that is usable to compress a dataset representing a plurality of features associated with one or more customers; creating a simulator to model customer behavior based on a first subset of the plurality of features; training a policy to ...
Techniques for automatic discovery of high-performance features for customer LTV optimization via low-variance random projection are described. In one or more implementations, a random projection matrix is generated that is usable to compress a dataset representing a plurality of features associated with one or more cu...
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A quonset style building is provided with an arched-roof defining a width, length and height, and tower supporting the roof adjacent its apex. The tower separates storage areas on opposite sides of the building. The tower also permits the building height and width to be increased over conventional quonset buildings, an...
1. A quonset style building, comprising: an arched structure forming a curved roof with opposite sides and having opposite ends defining a longitudinal axis; end walls at each end of the arched structure; a vertical support tower extending longitudinally and centrally within the arched structure, upwardly from the floo...
A quonset style building is provided with an arched-roof defining a width, length and height, and tower supporting the roof adjacent its apex. The tower separates storage areas on opposite sides of the building. The tower also permits the building height and width to be increased over conventional quonset buildings, an...
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A method and system for receiving digital artifacts from a management server. The method includes sending a request for a digital artifact from a mobile application to the management server for display within a specific mobile application generated screen, receiving the digital artifact from the management server, and ...
1. A method, comprising: maintaining a mobile application in a mobile device memory included in a mobile device, wherein the mobile application is non browser based and is preinstalled or downloaded and installed on the mobile device, the mobile device comprising a mobile device display, a mobile device processor, and ...
A method and system for receiving digital artifacts from a management server. The method includes sending a request for a digital artifact from a mobile application to the management server for display within a specific mobile application generated screen, receiving the digital artifact from the management server, and ...
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The disclosed embodiments include computerized methods and system for detecting error events, such as account shortfalls, within networked computer systems operated by the financial institutions and other business entities. In one aspect, a system includes a memory storing instructions and one or more processors config...
1. A system, comprising: a memory storing instructions; and one or more processors configured to execute the instructions to perform operations including: identifying a scheduled funds transfer from an investment account of a user to a destination account, the scheduled funds transfer being associated with a funds tran...
The disclosed embodiments include computerized methods and system for detecting error events, such as account shortfalls, within networked computer systems operated by the financial institutions and other business entities. In one aspect, a system includes a memory storing instructions and one or more processors config...
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Problem: The present invention provides a surface fastener loop member, sanitary article, and diaper that have favorable flexibility, engaging strength, and printing properties, and that can be manufactured at low cost. Resolution: A loop member for a surface fastener, containing a loop layer and a base material layer;...
1. A loop member for a surface fastener, comprising a loop layer and a base material layer; wherein the loop layer comprises a short fiber nonwoven material; the base material layer comprises a short fiber nonwoven material, and is calendared; the ratio of the average fiber fineness of the fibers in the loop layer and ...
Problem: The present invention provides a surface fastener loop member, sanitary article, and diaper that have favorable flexibility, engaging strength, and printing properties, and that can be manufactured at low cost. Resolution: A loop member for a surface fastener, containing a loop layer and a base material layer;...
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The disclosure is related to managing a charging reservation of an electric vehicle. Particularly, the disclosure relates to managing an electric vehicle charging reservation based on at least one of a requested charging amount and a remaining battery power amount.
1. A method of managing an electric charging reservation for an electric vehicle charging, the method comprising: receiving one or more charging reservation guide requests; and performing a charging reservation guide procedure associated with the one or more charging reservation guide requests, based on at least one of...
The disclosure is related to managing a charging reservation of an electric vehicle. Particularly, the disclosure relates to managing an electric vehicle charging reservation based on at least one of a requested charging amount and a remaining battery power amount.1. A method of managing an electric charging reservatio...
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A system receives business data pertaining to a first entity where the first entity is associated with a second entity. The system creates first tax data associated with the second entity based on the business data and a first business form of the first entity. The system then creates second tax data associated with th...
1. A method, including: receiving business data pertaining to a first entity, the first entity being associated with a second entity; creating first tax data associated with the second entity based on the business data and a first business form of the first entity; creating second tax data associated with the second en...
A system receives business data pertaining to a first entity where the first entity is associated with a second entity. The system creates first tax data associated with the second entity based on the business data and a first business form of the first entity. The system then creates second tax data associated with th...
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An apparatus and method for user identity control are provided. The apparatus includes a communication unit, a storage unit including a unique ID and a plurality of sections, each section including different identity information, and a controller for, in response to a transaction request, transmitting a request for ide...
1. An apparatus for user identity control, the apparatus comprising: a communication unit; a storage unit including a unique ID and a plurality of sections, each section including different identity information; and a controller for, in response to a transaction request, transmitting a request for identity information ...
An apparatus and method for user identity control are provided. The apparatus includes a communication unit, a storage unit including a unique ID and a plurality of sections, each section including different identity information, and a controller for, in response to a transaction request, transmitting a request for ide...
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A method is provided for adding value to operation of long haul aircraft when aircraft designed for long haul flight are moved quietly and efficiently on the ground without operation of aircraft engines. The number of long haul aircraft at airports with slot controls, including airports that are constrained from operat...
1. A method comprising adding value to the operation of a long haul aircraft taking off and landing at an airport where time of operation is limited by a curfew, wherein said long haul aircraft is moved quietly and efficiently on the ground without operation of aircraft engines to a takeoff runway prior to expiration o...
A method is provided for adding value to operation of long haul aircraft when aircraft designed for long haul flight are moved quietly and efficiently on the ground without operation of aircraft engines. The number of long haul aircraft at airports with slot controls, including airports that are constrained from operat...
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The invention relates to method and system for validating a medical record according to compliance rules governing the content of the medical record. The method includes receiving, by a processor, one or more medical records having access restrictions. Medical records may not be visible to a user while validating the m...
1. A method of validating a medical record according to compliance rules governing the content of the medical record, the method comprising: receiving, by a processor, one or more medical records, wherein the medical records includes access restrictions; analyzing a content of the medical records against at least one r...
The invention relates to method and system for validating a medical record according to compliance rules governing the content of the medical record. The method includes receiving, by a processor, one or more medical records having access restrictions. Medical records may not be visible to a user while validating the m...
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A method and apparatus for facilitating payments for transactions, via mobile devices and mobile telecommunications networks, is disclosed. In an embodiment, a product provider is provided with a code, such as a QRcode, which contains or references payment details for purchase of the product. A mobile user of the appli...
1. A customer apparatus for facilitating payment transactions between a customer and a product provider, the customer apparatus comprising: a reader arranged to read a product provider artefact storing transaction data about the transaction, to obtain the transaction data; and a transaction processor arranged to connec...
A method and apparatus for facilitating payments for transactions, via mobile devices and mobile telecommunications networks, is disclosed. In an embodiment, a product provider is provided with a code, such as a QRcode, which contains or references payment details for purchase of the product. A mobile user of the appli...
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Electronic control units, vehicles, and methods for controlling trailer brake output circuits based on vehicle wheel ABS statuses are disclosed. An electronic control unit for controlling a trailer brake output circuit based on vehicle wheel ABS statuses is configured to determine a first vehicle wheel ABS status, dete...
1. An electronic control unit for controlling a trailer brake output circuit based on vehicle wheel ABS statuses, the electronic control unit configured to: determine a first vehicle wheel ABS status, wherein the first vehicle wheel ABS status is indicative of whether braking of a first vehicle wheel is being controlle...
Electronic control units, vehicles, and methods for controlling trailer brake output circuits based on vehicle wheel ABS statuses are disclosed. An electronic control unit for controlling a trailer brake output circuit based on vehicle wheel ABS statuses is configured to determine a first vehicle wheel ABS status, dete...
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A selective intrusion detection system includes a Doppler transceiver configured and adapted to receive Doppler return signals indicative of moving targets present in a surveillance space. A processor is operatively connected to the Doppler transceiver to convert Doppler return signals into spectrograms and to determin...
1. An intrusion detection system comprising: a radar transceiver configured and adapted to transmit and receive radar signals indicative of moving targets present in a surveillance space; a processor operatively connected to the radar transceiver to convert radar signals into spectrograms and to determine whether any g...
A selective intrusion detection system includes a Doppler transceiver configured and adapted to receive Doppler return signals indicative of moving targets present in a surveillance space. A processor is operatively connected to the Doppler transceiver to convert Doppler return signals into spectrograms and to determin...
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A calendar conflict resolving method, system, and non-transitory computer readable medium, include processing a request for an event for a time slot of a calendar to correlate the requested event with user data, comparing the requested event with a scheduled event to determine a conflict between the scheduled event and...
1. A computer-implemented calendar conflict resolving method, the method comprising: processing a request for an event for a time slot of a calendar to correlate the requested event with user data; comparing the requested event with a scheduled event to determine a conflict between the scheduled event and the requested...
A calendar conflict resolving method, system, and non-transitory computer readable medium, include processing a request for an event for a time slot of a calendar to correlate the requested event with user data, comparing the requested event with a scheduled event to determine a conflict between the scheduled event and...
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A child seat including a tensioning mechanism for applying tension to a seat belt to more fully secure the child seat to a vehicle seat is provided herein. The child seat, which may be front- and/or rear-facing, includes a seat base defining a seat portion and a backrest portion. The seat base can receive an untensione...
1. A child seat, the child seat comprising: a seat base comprising a seat portion, a backrest portion disposed above the seat portion in a first direction, wherein each of the seat portion and the backrest portion has a width in a lateral direction that is transverse to the first direction, a pair of first lateral side...
A child seat including a tensioning mechanism for applying tension to a seat belt to more fully secure the child seat to a vehicle seat is provided herein. The child seat, which may be front- and/or rear-facing, includes a seat base defining a seat portion and a backrest portion. The seat base can receive an untensione...
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A system and method for restoring wetland habitats and providing a platform on which indigenous and transplanted plant species can thrive. Water from a source, such as, stormwater run-off is captured and filtered through a combination of sand berms and riffle weirs to a series of aquatic beds, thus creating nutrient-ri...
1. A seepage wetland system comprising: an entry point from which water enters the system; an entry pool operable to collect water entering from the entry point; a first aquatic bed operable to hold water; and a first weir operable to transition water from said entry pool to said aquatic bed, wherein a water level ...
A system and method for restoring wetland habitats and providing a platform on which indigenous and transplanted plant species can thrive. Water from a source, such as, stormwater run-off is captured and filtered through a combination of sand berms and riffle weirs to a series of aquatic beds, thus creating nutrient-ri...
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A regenerative stormwater conveyance (RSC) system for treating and dispersing stormwater runoff is disclosed which includes an upstream entry point where water enters the system and an entry pool downstream from the entry point that collects water from the entry point. The RSC system includes one or more shallow aquati...
1. A regenerative stormwater conveyance system for treating and dispersing stormwater runoff, the system comprising: an entry point from which water enters the system; an entry pool operable to collect water entering from the entry point, said entry pool being located at an upstream point in said system; a first aquati...
A regenerative stormwater conveyance (RSC) system for treating and dispersing stormwater runoff is disclosed which includes an upstream entry point where water enters the system and an entry pool downstream from the entry point that collects water from the entry point. The RSC system includes one or more shallow aquati...
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Systems and methods for providing a medical imaging application having a collaboratively-based secure file transfer mechanism. In accordance with some implementations, the medical imaging application may provide a user interface wherein a particular patient record may be selected by user. The medical imaging applicatio...
1. A method of initiating transfer of image data having associated metadata from a first location to a second location, comprising: executing an image data viewing application that presents a user interface to a computing device for display of at least a portion of the image data; activating, from within the user inter...
Systems and methods for providing a medical imaging application having a collaboratively-based secure file transfer mechanism. In accordance with some implementations, the medical imaging application may provide a user interface wherein a particular patient record may be selected by user. The medical imaging applicatio...
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Disclosed are systems and methods for monitoring drilling fluids in real time. One method includes circulating a drilling fluid into and out of a borehole, generating a first output signal with a first optical computing device arranged near an outlet of the borehole, the first optical computing device having a first in...
1. A system, comprising: a flow path circulating a drilling fluid into and out of a borehole during drilling operations; a first optical computing device arranged near an outlet of the borehole and having a first integrated computational element configured to optically interact with the drilling fluid near the outlet o...
Disclosed are systems and methods for monitoring drilling fluids in real time. One method includes circulating a drilling fluid into and out of a borehole, generating a first output signal with a first optical computing device arranged near an outlet of the borehole, the first optical computing device having a first in...
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A tethered unmanned aerial vehicle (“UAV”) may be outfitted with a sensor payload for data gathering. The tethered UAV may be tethered to a ground station for constricting the flight space of the UAV while also providing the option for power delivery and/or bidirectional communications. The tethered UAV's flight path m...
1. A safety method for use with a tethered aerial vehicle having a tether with a power cable, the safety method comprising the steps of: transmitting electrical power from a ground station to the tethered an aerial vehicle through the tether power cable; receiving at the ground station, via the tether, a tether line co...
A tethered unmanned aerial vehicle (“UAV”) may be outfitted with a sensor payload for data gathering. The tethered UAV may be tethered to a ground station for constricting the flight space of the UAV while also providing the option for power delivery and/or bidirectional communications. The tethered UAV's flight path m...
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In one aspect, the present disclosure relates to a computer-implemented method for virtual deposit of paper currency. In some embodiments, the method may include receiving an indication from a device of a virtual deposit of paper currency to an account; receiving an image of the paper currency from the device; determin...
1. A computer-implemented method for virtual deposit of paper currency, comprising: receiving, by a computer system comprising a processor, an indication from a device of a virtual deposit of paper currency to an account; receiving, by the computer system, an image of the paper currency from the device; identifying, by...
In one aspect, the present disclosure relates to a computer-implemented method for virtual deposit of paper currency. In some embodiments, the method may include receiving an indication from a device of a virtual deposit of paper currency to an account; receiving an image of the paper currency from the device; determin...
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Modeling appropriate comparable properties for the assessment of appraisals entails accessing a property dataset, wherein subsets of properties represented in the property data are determined to be members of respective condominium projects. Condominium project identification information is scrubbed, standardized and u...
1. A method for modeling appropriate comparable properties, the method comprising: accessing property data, wherein subsets of properties represented in the property data are determined to be members of respective condominium projects; performing a regression based upon the property data, the regression modeling the re...
Modeling appropriate comparable properties for the assessment of appraisals entails accessing a property dataset, wherein subsets of properties represented in the property data are determined to be members of respective condominium projects. Condominium project identification information is scrubbed, standardized and u...
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14,539
15,680,926
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The present invention comprises a novel line of furniture featuring a pedestal with or without a tabletop. The pedestal consists of a base and a top plate connected by minimum of three pairs of legs. The pedestal has minimum three, but can have four, six or even eight sides. The legs are, as depicted, round in cross se...
1. A pedestal to display artwork, merchandize with or without a tabletop or used as a table with a tabletop, comprising: a. base plate, b. top plate, c. minimum three pairs of crossed legs, d. connecting hardware, and e. tabletop
The present invention comprises a novel line of furniture featuring a pedestal with or without a tabletop. The pedestal consists of a base and a top plate connected by minimum of three pairs of legs. The pedestal has minimum three, but can have four, six or even eight sides. The legs are, as depicted, round in cross se...
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14,540
14,539,636
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In embodiments of informative bounce rate, keywords can be obtained from content of a Web page, and source content is extracted from a referring source that includes a selectable link to the Web page. The keywords that are obtained from content of the Web page are identified as also occurring in the source content of t...
1. A method, comprising: obtaining keywords from content of a Web page; extracting source content from a referring source that includes a selectable link to the Web page; identifying each of the keywords that also occur in the source content of the referring source; determining a sentiment associated with each keyword ...
In embodiments of informative bounce rate, keywords can be obtained from content of a Web page, and source content is extracted from a referring source that includes a selectable link to the Web page. The keywords that are obtained from content of the Web page are identified as also occurring in the source content of t...
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14,541
14,541
15,517,335
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A method and the like for controlling a vehicle brake, the method and the like capable of reliably actuating a vehicle departure assistant system even with a particularly inexpensive component configuration. In one instances, the method for controlling the vehicle brake includes: detecting a stop of a vehicle; de...
1. A method for controlling a vehicle brake to assist with departure of a vehicle, the method comprising: (a) detecting a stop of the vehicle; (b) detecting brake pressures of all wheels and determining whether the brake pressure applied to at least one of all the wheels through a brake operation by a driver is at leas...
A method and the like for controlling a vehicle brake, the method and the like capable of reliably actuating a vehicle departure assistant system even with a particularly inexpensive component configuration. In one instances, the method for controlling the vehicle brake includes: detecting a stop of a vehicle; de...
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14,542
14,542
11,817,041
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[Object] Even when multiple work processes depending on one another progress in parallel, it is possible to appropriately manage the progress of the whole work that includes these work processes. [Solution] A work management system for managing the progress of work is provided with a process recording section whi...
1. A work management method for managing the progress of work, comprising the steps of: recording with a process recording section, in association with at least one of multiple work processes included in the work, previous processes which are other work processes providing a product for the work process; recording with...
[Object] Even when multiple work processes depending on one another progress in parallel, it is possible to appropriately manage the progress of the whole work that includes these work processes. [Solution] A work management system for managing the progress of work is provided with a process recording section whi...
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Meat pet food products that lack wheat gluten and methods for making same are provided. The meat pet food products and methods for making same use (i) canola protein isolate, (ii) a combination of flaxseed meal and canola protein isolate, or (iii) a combination of flaxseed meal and egg white to replace the wheat gluten...
1. A pet food product comprising emulsified meat material and an ingredient selected from the group consisting of (i) canola protein isolate, (ii) a combination of flaxseed meal and canola protein isolate, and (iii) a combination of flaxseed meal and egg white, and the product does not contain wheat gluten. 2. The pet ...
Meat pet food products that lack wheat gluten and methods for making same are provided. The meat pet food products and methods for making same use (i) canola protein isolate, (ii) a combination of flaxseed meal and canola protein isolate, or (iii) a combination of flaxseed meal and egg white to replace the wheat gluten...
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14,544
14,214,075
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Methods and apparatuses for generating continuous benchmark values are provided. In one example, a method for generating continuous benchmark values includes: (i) obtaining a first plurality of rates associated with a currency pair from a plurality of providers during a first period of time; (ii) generating a first ben...
1. A computer-implemented method, the method comprising: obtaining, by a processor, a first plurality of rates associated with a currency pair from a plurality of providers during a first period of time; generating, by the processor, a first benchmark value associated with the currency pair for a first point in time ba...
Methods and apparatuses for generating continuous benchmark values are provided. In one example, a method for generating continuous benchmark values includes: (i) obtaining a first plurality of rates associated with a currency pair from a plurality of providers during a first period of time; (ii) generating a first ben...
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14,545
15,259,123
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An aircraft motion assessment system and method includes associating a plurality of polling devices within an internal cabin of an aircraft with passenger seats onboard the aircraft, communicatively coupling a motion assessment control unit to the plurality of polling devices, and receiving, by the motion assessment co...
1. An aircraft motion assessment system comprising: a plurality of polling devices within an internal cabin an aircraft, wherein the plurality of polling devices are associated with passenger seats onboard the aircraft; and a motion assessment control unit communicatively coupled to the plurality of polling devices, wh...
An aircraft motion assessment system and method includes associating a plurality of polling devices within an internal cabin of an aircraft with passenger seats onboard the aircraft, communicatively coupling a motion assessment control unit to the plurality of polling devices, and receiving, by the motion assessment co...
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14,546
14,627,646
3,697
A system, method, and process improving the efficiency of the current workers compensation information supply chain, logistics and claims adjudication process and capture of data capture and analysis of work-related incidents. Employees, employers and insurance companies are legally, financially, ethically and morally ...
1. A method for enhancing workers compensation claim administration to optimize claim resolution for an injured employee, the method comprising: providing a portal for the injured employee to access; upon experiencing a claim event, accepting a report from an employee on the portal to initiate a claim facilitation; mak...
A system, method, and process improving the efficiency of the current workers compensation information supply chain, logistics and claims adjudication process and capture of data capture and analysis of work-related incidents. Employees, employers and insurance companies are legally, financially, ethically and morally ...
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14,547
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One or more user accounts can be linked together to form a group of linked user accounts to access content items assigned to the other user accounts in the group of linked user accounts. Prior to completing a purchase for a content item, a requesting user can be alerted that a member of the group of linked user account...
1. A method comprising: receiving, from a content management system, by a client device, a first content item, wherein: the client device is authorized on a first user account of a group of linked user accounts, the first content item is assigned to a second user account from the group of linked user accounts, and the ...
One or more user accounts can be linked together to form a group of linked user accounts to access content items assigned to the other user accounts in the group of linked user accounts. Prior to completing a purchase for a content item, a requesting user can be alerted that a member of the group of linked user account...
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14,548
13,918,396
3,695
A computer implemented method of facilitating a financial instrument transaction involving a market participant includes generating a first interface for the market participant configured for entry of data indicative of the financial instrument transaction, capturing data indicative of a timing of the financial instrum...
1. A computer implemented method of facilitating a financial instrument transaction involving a market participant, the method comprising: generating a first interface for the market participant configured for entry of data indicative of the financial instrument transaction; capturing data indicative of a timing of the...
A computer implemented method of facilitating a financial instrument transaction involving a market participant includes generating a first interface for the market participant configured for entry of data indicative of the financial instrument transaction, capturing data indicative of a timing of the financial instrum...
3,600
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14,549
15,658,472
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A stacked dispenser-napkin composition having a plurality of stacked and interfolded dispenser napkins; each dispenser napkin being embossed and having a male side of the emboss and a female side of the emboss; each dispenser napkin having a first, second, third, and fourth panel, the four panels being defined by a fir...
1. A stacked dispenser-napkin composition comprising: a plurality of stacked and interfolded dispenser napkins; each dispenser napkin being embossed and having a male side of the emboss and a female side of the emboss; each dispenser napkin having a first, second, third, and fourth panel, the four panels being defined ...
A stacked dispenser-napkin composition having a plurality of stacked and interfolded dispenser napkins; each dispenser napkin being embossed and having a male side of the emboss and a female side of the emboss; each dispenser napkin having a first, second, third, and fourth panel, the four panels being defined by a fir...
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14,179,012
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A comparable property selection system and method employs dynamic gating in the selection of comparable properties. When the most restrictive comparable selection algorithm fails to identify enough comparable sales to use as inputs to the downstream analytics processes, the system does not simply expand the pool or sol...
1. A method for automatically identifying comparable properties, the method comprising: accessing property data corresponding to a geographical area; identifying a subject property having a location and property characteristics; determining initial filter settings respectively corresponding to location and property cha...
A comparable property selection system and method employs dynamic gating in the selection of comparable properties. When the most restrictive comparable selection algorithm fails to identify enough comparable sales to use as inputs to the downstream analytics processes, the system does not simply expand the pool or sol...
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14,551
15,086,801
3,685
A computer system is provided that communicates with a distributed blockchain computing system that includes multiple computing nodes. The exchange stores an order book and a plurality of digital wallets associated with different clients. The computer system receives new data transaction requests that are added to the ...
1-9. (canceled) 10. A method of performed at a computer system that includes memory, a transceiver, and a processing system that includes at least one processor coupled to the electronic memory and the transceiver, the computer system configured to communicate with a distributed blockchain computer system that includes...
A computer system is provided that communicates with a distributed blockchain computing system that includes multiple computing nodes. The exchange stores an order book and a plurality of digital wallets associated with different clients. The computer system receives new data transaction requests that are added to the ...
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14,552
14,879,714
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Embodiments provide fractional attribution using aggregate-level information as well as user-level data. For example, aggregate data may be used to determine marginal conversion probabilities for individual attributes within each channel. For channels that have user-level data, the marginal conversion probabilities may...
1. A method for determining fractional attribution using user-level data and aggregate-level data, comprising: accessing, by one or more processors, user-level attribution data from a plurality of client devices responsive to ad tags executing on each of the plurality of client devices, the user-level attribution data ...
Embodiments provide fractional attribution using aggregate-level information as well as user-level data. For example, aggregate data may be used to determine marginal conversion probabilities for individual attributes within each channel. For channels that have user-level data, the marginal conversion probabilities may...
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14,553
14,716,772
3,688
A target audience for an ad campaign is determined during an exploration period of the ad campaign by modifying the target audience based on the fulfillment of performance objectives. An initial target audience may be provided by the advertiser or determined by the social networking system based on ad campaigns having ...
1. A method comprising: receiving a request for an ad campaign from an advertiser, the request for the ad campaign comprising a first advertisement and one or more performance objectives specifying user actions performed subsequent to receipt of the first advertisement; determining a first initial target audience of us...
A target audience for an ad campaign is determined during an exploration period of the ad campaign by modifying the target audience based on the fulfillment of performance objectives. An initial target audience may be provided by the advertiser or determined by the social networking system based on ad campaigns having ...
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14,477,669
3,662
A system and computer implemented method for managing a vehicle incident is disclosed. The method may include monitoring, in response to a triggering event, a first vehicle having a first vehicle state including a set of physical condition characteristics. The method may also include detecting, for the first vehicle, a...
1. A system for managing a vehicle incident, the method comprising: a monitoring module configured to monitor, in response to a triggering event, a first vehicle having a first vehicle state including a set of physical condition characteristics; a detecting module configured to detect, for the first vehicle, a vehicle ...
A system and computer implemented method for managing a vehicle incident is disclosed. The method may include monitoring, in response to a triggering event, a first vehicle having a first vehicle state including a set of physical condition characteristics. The method may also include detecting, for the first vehicle, a...
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14,555
15,165,998
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A method of displaying patterns in historic stock price data on a graphical user interface includes simulating a plurality of sets of simulated trades for a stock. Each set includes a plurality of simulated trades extending for a common duration between simulated purchase and sale of the stock. Based on historical pric...
1. A method of displaying seasonal effects in historic stock price data using a processing device, the method comprising: receiving, with the processing device, information sufficient to identify a stock; retrieving, with the processing device, historical pricing information for the stock; constructing, with the proces...
A method of displaying patterns in historic stock price data on a graphical user interface includes simulating a plurality of sets of simulated trades for a stock. Each set includes a plurality of simulated trades extending for a common duration between simulated purchase and sale of the stock. Based on historical pric...
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14,546,555
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A method and apparatus for coordinating ride sharing. A route is identified, by a computer system, between a starting location and an ending location for an event. Potential riders are selected, by the computer system, from employees in an organization from locations of the employees in the organization for the route, ...
1. A method for coordinating ride sharing comprising: identifying, by a computer system, a route between a starting location and an ending location for an event; selecting, by the computer system, potential riders from employees in an organization from locations of the employees in the organization for the route, where...
A method and apparatus for coordinating ride sharing. A route is identified, by a computer system, between a starting location and an ending location for an event. Potential riders are selected, by the computer system, from employees in an organization from locations of the employees in the organization for the route, ...
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15,494,450
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A sacrificial plate extends above a window or door opening and is mounted onto an interior wall to accept mounting screws for window treatment holders. The sacrificial plate is a cost effective alternative to costly repairs ordinarily caused by the installation and removal of multiple window treatments over time. The s...
1. A curtain plate assembly fastened above an opening having a header extending above said opening in a wall that comprises vertical support members, said opening in the wall having a width, said curtain plate comprising: a curtain plate having a height of at least three inches, a thickness of at least one-quarter of a...
A sacrificial plate extends above a window or door opening and is mounted onto an interior wall to accept mounting screws for window treatment holders. The sacrificial plate is a cost effective alternative to costly repairs ordinarily caused by the installation and removal of multiple window treatments over time. The s...
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14,311,249
3,683
Methods and apparatus for implementing automatic online promotion testing utilizing social media personalized user data and/or non-personalized data are disclosed. The social media personalized user data (including user chatter and other personalized data) and/or non-personalized data and/or other data that may not eve...
1. A computer-implemented method for performing promotion optimization, comprising: generating a plurality of test promotions; administering the plurality of test promotions to a plurality of segmented subpopulations of consumers; obtaining responses from said segmented subpopulations of consumers; and generating a gen...
Methods and apparatus for implementing automatic online promotion testing utilizing social media personalized user data and/or non-personalized data are disclosed. The social media personalized user data (including user chatter and other personalized data) and/or non-personalized data and/or other data that may not eve...
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14,869,831
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The present disclosure generally relates to making payments with a mobile device. In one example process, the device receives first authentication data, such as fingerprint authentication information, and second authentication data, such as a bank authorization code. The device then transmits a transaction request for ...
1. A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium comprising one or more programs for execution by one or more processors of an electronic device with a short-range communication radio and a physical input mechanism that includes an integrated biometric sensor, the one or more programs including instructions for: wh...
The present disclosure generally relates to making payments with a mobile device. In one example process, the device receives first authentication data, such as fingerprint authentication information, and second authentication data, such as a bank authorization code. The device then transmits a transaction request for ...
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15,287,595
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A method includes supplying a mobile computing device to a vehicle salesperson, checking in to a mobile showroom, wherein checking in to a mobile showroom makes available the vehicle salesperson for ups, and determining if the vehicle salesperson is assigned an up.
1. A method comprising: supplying a mobile computing device to a vehicle salesperson; checking in to a mobile showroom, wherein checking in to a mobile showroom makes available the vehicle salesperson for ups; and determining if the vehicle salesperson is assigned an up. 2. The method of claim 1 further comprising: det...
A method includes supplying a mobile computing device to a vehicle salesperson, checking in to a mobile showroom, wherein checking in to a mobile showroom makes available the vehicle salesperson for ups, and determining if the vehicle salesperson is assigned an up.1. A method comprising: supplying a mobile computing de...
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14,561
13,209,161
3,686
Certain examples provide systems, methods, and apparatus to provide information regarding blood collection instruments via a mobile device. An example method for blood collection instrument management includes providing a graphical representation of one or more blood collection instruments with a visual indication of a...
1. A computer-implemented method for blood collection instrument management, said method comprising: providing a graphical representation of one or more blood collection instruments with a visual indication of a status for each instrument, the graphical representation visually conveying information regarding each of th...
Certain examples provide systems, methods, and apparatus to provide information regarding blood collection instruments via a mobile device. An example method for blood collection instrument management includes providing a graphical representation of one or more blood collection instruments with a visual indication of a...
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14,562
14,562
14,446,227
3,685
A payment processing server generates an asymmetric cryptographic key pair, over one secure communications channel providing a mobile device with one cryptographic key of the cryptographic key pair, and saves another cryptographic key of the cryptographic key pair in a pending transaction database in unique association...
1. A method of cloud-based electronic payment processing, the method comprising: a payment processing server generating an asymmetric cryptographic key pair, over one secure communications channel providing a mobile device with a credential comprising one cryptographic key of the cryptographic key pair, generating a un...
A payment processing server generates an asymmetric cryptographic key pair, over one secure communications channel providing a mobile device with one cryptographic key of the cryptographic key pair, and saves another cryptographic key of the cryptographic key pair in a pending transaction database in unique association...
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14,563
14,584,436
3,683
Methods, apparatus, systems and articles of manufacture to estimate demographics of an audience of a media event using social media message sentiment are disclosed. An example method includes calculating a sentiment score for a media-exposure social media message received from a social media server. The media-exposure ...
1. A method to estimate demographics for an audience of a media event, the method comprising: calculating, with a processor, a sentiment score for a media-exposure social media message received from a social media server, the media-exposure social media message identified based on a media keyword; retrieving demographi...
Methods, apparatus, systems and articles of manufacture to estimate demographics of an audience of a media event using social media message sentiment are disclosed. An example method includes calculating a sentiment score for a media-exposure social media message received from a social media server. The media-exposure ...
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14,564
14,994,568
3,665
A cloud-based server is communicatively coupled to vehicle computing devices and is programmed to receive a first fault message transmitted from a first vehicle, the first fault message providing data to indicate an unsuccessful performance of a first diagnostic test, such as an onboard diagnostic (OBD) test, in the fi...
1. A method, comprising: receiving a first fault message transmitted from a first vehicle, the first fault message providing data to indicate an unsuccessful performance of a first diagnostic test in the first vehicle and one or more vehicle operating conditions during the unsuccessful performance of the first diagnost...
A cloud-based server is communicatively coupled to vehicle computing devices and is programmed to receive a first fault message transmitted from a first vehicle, the first fault message providing data to indicate an unsuccessful performance of a first diagnostic test, such as an onboard diagnostic (OBD) test, in the fi...
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14,269,020
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A loyalty server enables customers to use a merchant's mobile loyalty and payment program by pairing a customer's loyalty account through use of temporary codes. A customer may login to the customer's loyalty and payment account using a loyalty application installed on a mobile device. The customer can request a tempor...
1. A system for managing temporary codes, comprising: a processor configured to: receive data from a mobile device identifying a customer; generate a first temporary code; transmit the first temporary code to the mobile device; receive a second temporary code from a point of sale system; compare the first temporary cod...
A loyalty server enables customers to use a merchant's mobile loyalty and payment program by pairing a customer's loyalty account through use of temporary codes. A customer may login to the customer's loyalty and payment account using a loyalty application installed on a mobile device. The customer can request a tempor...
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14,985,604
3,687
This disclosure describes techniques and arrangements for splitting one or more items from a ticket to another ticket. Some techniques and arrangements facilitate the splitting of one or more items from an open ticket to one or more split tickets. In some implementations, a foster ticket is utilized to account for item...
1. A system that processes payments for multiple merchants, the system comprising: one or more processors; and one or more computer-readable media storing computer-executable instructions that, when executed on the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to perform acts comprising: receiving, from one ...
This disclosure describes techniques and arrangements for splitting one or more items from a ticket to another ticket. Some techniques and arrangements facilitate the splitting of one or more items from an open ticket to one or more split tickets. In some implementations, a foster ticket is utilized to account for item...
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14,567
14,567
16,380,237
3,684
A distribution and sales system includes a master entity that owns the rights to various products and services and a plurality of management tiers tied together by an electronic network. The management tiers pay an ownership fee to the master entity and in return receive ownership rights that permit them to sell goods ...
1. A distribution and sales system, comprising: a master entity that owns rights to various products and services and that has a controller with a processor connected to an electronic network; a plurality of management tiers having different management responsibilities, territories, and ownership rights; wherein owners...
A distribution and sales system includes a master entity that owns the rights to various products and services and a plurality of management tiers tied together by an electronic network. The management tiers pay an ownership fee to the master entity and in return receive ownership rights that permit them to sell goods ...
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14,568
14,568
14,046,840
3,685
Methods, apparatus and computer software are provided for authorizing an EMV transaction between a user device and a point of sale terminal, particularly, but not exclusively, in situations where a secure element is not made available for the deployment of a payment application on the user device. The payment applicati...
1. A method of authorizing an EMV payment transaction between a user device and a point-of-sale terminal, the user device being configured with a payment application, the payment application being associated with a certificate and a hash corresponding to the certificate, the hash being generated on the basis of an appl...
Methods, apparatus and computer software are provided for authorizing an EMV transaction between a user device and a point of sale terminal, particularly, but not exclusively, in situations where a secure element is not made available for the deployment of a payment application on the user device. The payment applicati...
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14,569
14,569
14,228,498
3,697
Methods, systems, and devices automatically monitor printing activities of a user using a tangible processor, and automatically analyze the printing activities of the user to determine the printing history of the user over time using the tangible processor. Also, these methods, systems, and devices automatically compar...
1. A method comprising: automatically monitoring printing activities of a user using a tangible processor; automatically generating a printing history of said user over time based on said printing activities of said user using said tangible processor; automatically analyzing said printing history of said user by compar...
Methods, systems, and devices automatically monitor printing activities of a user using a tangible processor, and automatically analyze the printing activities of the user to determine the printing history of the user over time using the tangible processor. Also, these methods, systems, and devices automatically compar...
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15,403,560
3,693
A person-to-person (P2P) payment system provides payment from a payer to a payee without the payer identifying a payee payment receiving preference, such as the payee account into which funds are to be posted. The payment system includes a setup system for setting up payment between the payer and the payee and a messag...
1. A person-to-person payment system for providing payment from a payer to a payee using a mobile device of the payer, comprising: a payment setup system programmed for: enrolling the payer, including receiving from the payer an account identifier for identifying an account of the payer that is used to fund payment fro...
A person-to-person (P2P) payment system provides payment from a payer to a payee without the payer identifying a payee payment receiving preference, such as the payee account into which funds are to be posted. The payment system includes a setup system for setting up payment between the payer and the payee and a messag...
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14,571
14,571
13,396,536
3,622
A computing apparatus is configured to use the transaction data of a user and the transaction data of the friends of the user to generate a profile to identify, select, and/or customize an offer that is initially communicated to the user. The offer is shareable by the user with the friends of the user. The computing ap...
1. A computer-implemented method, comprising: determining, by a computing device, a set of account identifiers of a group of users, including a first user and a plurality of friends of the first user, wherein the plurality of friends are specified by the first user; storing, in the computing device, at least first tran...
A computing apparatus is configured to use the transaction data of a user and the transaction data of the friends of the user to generate a profile to identify, select, and/or customize an offer that is initially communicated to the user. The offer is shareable by the user with the friends of the user. The computing ap...
3,600
14,572
14,572
15,736,145
3,662
A method for transmitting information between a motor vehicle and a vehicle-external server. A contour profile of a road to be traveled along by the vehicle, which is stored on the server, is retrieved by the vehicle via a vehicle-server interface. The contour values of the road contour profile lying ahead of the vehic...
1-12. (canceled) 13. A method for transmitting information between a motor vehicle and a vehicle-external server, wherein a contour profile for a road to be traveled along by the vehicle, which is stored on the server, is retrieved by the vehicle via a vehicle-server interface, wherein contour values of the contour pro...
A method for transmitting information between a motor vehicle and a vehicle-external server. A contour profile of a road to be traveled along by the vehicle, which is stored on the server, is retrieved by the vehicle via a vehicle-server interface. The contour values of the road contour profile lying ahead of the vehic...
3,600
14,573
14,573
14,043,339
3,692
A method and system for processing a transaction between a merchant and a consumer using a consumer mobile device wherein the consumer mobile device is in communication with a payment processing computing device having a memory are provided. The method includes receiving merchant data associated with the merchant, rece...
1. A computer-implemented method for processing a transaction between a merchant and a consumer using a consumer mobile device, the consumer mobile device in communication with a payment processing computing device, the payment processing computing device having a memory, said method comprising: receiving merchant data...
A method and system for processing a transaction between a merchant and a consumer using a consumer mobile device wherein the consumer mobile device is in communication with a payment processing computing device having a memory are provided. The method includes receiving merchant data associated with the merchant, rece...
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14,574
15,274,922
3,678
Disclosed are devices, systems and methods for anchoring buildings to foundations. The disclosed devices, methods and systems comprise an embedment block comprising fasteners attaching a load bearing structure to a foundation anchor. Anchors comprise a head such as pierhead, loop, or plate or other assemblies that easi...
1-18. (canceled) 19. A method of anchoring a load bearing structure comprising: digging a trench, anchoring at least one helical pile at a position in the trench where a load bearing structure will be placed, wherein the helical pile comprises a pierhead, forming a cast within the trench for embedding the pierhead into...
Disclosed are devices, systems and methods for anchoring buildings to foundations. The disclosed devices, methods and systems comprise an embedment block comprising fasteners attaching a load bearing structure to a foundation anchor. Anchors comprise a head such as pierhead, loop, or plate or other assemblies that easi...
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14,575
14,575
14,581,562
3,688
A client device receives advertisement content associated with an entity having a physical location and one or more instructions that, when executed, present information identifying the physical location. The client device displays an ad unit including the received advertisement content and a link associated with the i...
1. A method comprising: selecting advertisement content for presentation to a user of a social networking system, the advertisement content associated with an entity having one or more physical locations; selecting a physical location of the entity for identification by the advertisement content based on proximities of...
A client device receives advertisement content associated with an entity having a physical location and one or more instructions that, when executed, present information identifying the physical location. The client device displays an ad unit including the received advertisement content and a link associated with the i...
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14,576
15,199,631
3,626
A system includes an input unit, a data store, at least one processor, and a display unit. The input unit is configured to obtain operational parameters relating to the performance of at least one process during a therapeutic cycle of a patient. The data store includes reference values of the operational parameters tha...
1. A system comprising: an input unit configured to obtain operational parameters relating to the performance of at least one process during a therapeutic cycle of a patient; a data store including reference values of the operational parameters that correspond to at least one known patient outcome; at least one process...
A system includes an input unit, a data store, at least one processor, and a display unit. The input unit is configured to obtain operational parameters relating to the performance of at least one process during a therapeutic cycle of a patient. The data store includes reference values of the operational parameters tha...
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14,577
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A system for detecting and visualizing finding-specific suggestion and information includes a clinical database storing one or more clinical documents including clinical data. A natural language processing engine processes the clinical documents to detect clinical data pertinent to a patient. A context extraction and c...
1. A system for detecting and visualizing pertinent information and finding-specific suggestion, the system comprising: a clinical database storing one or more clinical documents including clinical data; a natural language processing engine which processes the clinical documents to detected clinical data pertinent to a...
A system for detecting and visualizing finding-specific suggestion and information includes a clinical database storing one or more clinical documents including clinical data. A natural language processing engine processes the clinical documents to detect clinical data pertinent to a patient. A context extraction and c...
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One or more embodiments provide a system and method comprising receiving at a device a first token associated with a first account; executing a transaction; recording the executed transaction at each of the device and the first token, wherein the execution of the transaction is offline; and balancing the account associ...
1. A method comprising: receiving at a device a first token associated with a first account; executing a transaction; recording the executed transaction at each of the device and the first token, wherein the execution of the transaction is offline; and balancing the account associated with the first token per the trans...
One or more embodiments provide a system and method comprising receiving at a device a first token associated with a first account; executing a transaction; recording the executed transaction at each of the device and the first token, wherein the execution of the transaction is offline; and balancing the account associ...
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Portable drinking device for pets. Portable drinking device for pets which is suitable for use when travelling with pets or when transporting pets to and from various locations, which is self-contained and pre-packaged for ease of use.
1. A portable drinking device for pets comprising: a semi-rigid wall structure, the semi-rigid wall structure comprising a bottom and at least one sidewall having an upper rim, the bottom and the at least one sidewall forming a reservoir for holding a liquid, the reservoir having an opening at the top of the reservoir;...
Portable drinking device for pets. Portable drinking device for pets which is suitable for use when travelling with pets or when transporting pets to and from various locations, which is self-contained and pre-packaged for ease of use.1. A portable drinking device for pets comprising: a semi-rigid wall structure, the s...
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A mechanism is provided for deploying software applications in a cloud computing environment. An administrator is provided an interface for allowing a software application that is designed for a single tenant to be used by a plurality of users. An aspect of the invention is to provide a mechanism for quickly and easily...
1. A method of providing access to software applications in a multi-user computing platform, the method comprising: receiving, from a customer of the multi-user computing platform, a single user software application; providing a user interface operable to provide access to the single user application to a plurality of ...
A mechanism is provided for deploying software applications in a cloud computing environment. An administrator is provided an interface for allowing a software application that is designed for a single tenant to be used by a plurality of users. An aspect of the invention is to provide a mechanism for quickly and easily...
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The invention is directed to systems and methods for using a virtual gift card having an associated value, operable on a mobile device having a processor and memory, the mobile device linked to a virtual gift card manager, the method including: identifying a geographic identifier for the mobile device; matching the geo...
1. A method for using a virtual gift card having a value associated therewith, the method operable on a mobile computing device having a processor and memory, the mobile computing device operatively linked to a virtual gift card manager, the method comprising: identifying a geographic identifier for the mobile computin...
The invention is directed to systems and methods for using a virtual gift card having an associated value, operable on a mobile device having a processor and memory, the mobile device linked to a virtual gift card manager, the method including: identifying a geographic identifier for the mobile device; matching the geo...
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System and method for enabling predefined events to be used to trigger the collection of vehicle position data. A combination GSM device and GPS device is used to collect vehicle position data and to convey that position data to a remote computing device for review and/or analysis. There is a tradeoff between collectin...
1. A telematics system for use in a vehicle, the telematics system being configured to collect at least one type of vehicle data during operation of the vehicle, the system comprising: (a) at least one data collecting component for collecting vehicle data; (b) a memory for storing vehicle data; (c) a processor for impl...
System and method for enabling predefined events to be used to trigger the collection of vehicle position data. A combination GSM device and GPS device is used to collect vehicle position data and to convey that position data to a remote computing device for review and/or analysis. There is a tradeoff between collectin...
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One or more techniques and/or systems are provided for supplemental content identification. Service usage of a client device of a user corresponding to a time frame of an event may be identified (e.g., a user interacting with a social network). The user may be determined to be viewing the event based upon the service u...
1. A system of supplemental content identification, comprising: a supplemental content identification component configured to: identify service usage of a client device of a user during a time frame corresponding to an event; determine a service usage pattern based upon the service usage; identify second service usage ...
One or more techniques and/or systems are provided for supplemental content identification. Service usage of a client device of a user corresponding to a time frame of an event may be identified (e.g., a user interacting with a social network). The user may be determined to be viewing the event based upon the service u...
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Devices, methods, and systems for multi-user commissioning are described herein. One system includes a mobile computing device comprising computer readable instructions stored thereon that are executable by a processor to: retrieve configuration data for a physical controller from a remote database, install the configu...
1. A system for multi-user commissioning, comprising: a mobile computing device comprising computer readable instructions stored thereon that are executable by a processor to: retrieve configuration data for a physical controller from a remote database; install the configuration data on the physical controller; receive...
Devices, methods, and systems for multi-user commissioning are described herein. One system includes a mobile computing device comprising computer readable instructions stored thereon that are executable by a processor to: retrieve configuration data for a physical controller from a remote database, install the configu...
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An electronic medical record exchange system includes an electronic medical record appliance to interface with a first legacy electronic medical record system. An electronic medical record gateway server interfaces with the electronic medical record appliance and a second legacy electronic medical record system. The el...
1. A de-centralized electronic medical record exchange system, comprising: a first electronic medical record appliance, separate from but in electronic communication with a first legacy electronic medical record system, where the first electronic medical record appliance is adapted to convert data in a first format fro...
An electronic medical record exchange system includes an electronic medical record appliance to interface with a first legacy electronic medical record system. An electronic medical record gateway server interfaces with the electronic medical record appliance and a second legacy electronic medical record system. The el...
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A method for providing a brake force in a vehicle with a hydraulic vehicle brake and an electromechanical brake device includes determining a position of a brake piston at a brake contact point on the basis of a state variable of an electric brake motor when the electromechanical brake device is released. The method fu...
1. A method for providing a braking force in a vehicle that includes a hydraulic vehicle brake and an electromechanical brake device, the electromechanical brake device including an electric brake motor configured to displace a brake piston against a brake disk, the method comprising: determining a position of the brak...
A method for providing a brake force in a vehicle with a hydraulic vehicle brake and an electromechanical brake device includes determining a position of a brake piston at a brake contact point on the basis of a state variable of an electric brake motor when the electromechanical brake device is released. The method fu...
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The present disclosure relates to a zipper for a reclosable package or bag, wherein the female profile has been crushed at first periodical intervals and the male profile has been cut at second periodic intervals. This provides audible and tactile feedback characteristics to the zipper.
1. A reclosure for a package, bag or container, including: a first profile including a plurality of cuts extending partially through the first profile; and a second profile including a plurality of crushed areas. 2. The reclosure of claim 1 wherein the reclosure is a zipper and the first and second profiles are respect...
The present disclosure relates to a zipper for a reclosable package or bag, wherein the female profile has been crushed at first periodical intervals and the male profile has been cut at second periodic intervals. This provides audible and tactile feedback characteristics to the zipper.1. A reclosure for a package, bag...
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Provided is a of dynamically adjusting an online coupon, or other offer, redemption work flow presented to a consumer to mitigate effects from more limited user-interface constraints of mobile computing devices, the process including: obtaining a plurality of mobile-suitability values; receiving from a remote mobile co...
1. A method of dynamically adjusting an online coupon, or other offer, redemption work flow presented to a consumer to mitigate effects from more limited user-interface constraints of mobile computing devices relative to desktop computing devices, the method comprising: obtaining for a plurality of merchant websites a ...
Provided is a of dynamically adjusting an online coupon, or other offer, redemption work flow presented to a consumer to mitigate effects from more limited user-interface constraints of mobile computing devices, the process including: obtaining a plurality of mobile-suitability values; receiving from a remote mobile co...
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An automobile-motor driving device equipped with speed reducer which has improved supply of lubrication oil to inside of the rolling bearings without sacrificing the function of the bearings, to reduce deformation in the rolling bearing outer ring. A parallel shaft gear speed reducer provides an automobile-motor drivin...
1. An automobile-motor driving device equipped with speed reducer, comprising: an electric motor; and a speed reducer for reducing and then transmitting power from the electric motor to a driving wheel; the speed reducer being provided by a parallel shaft gear speed reducer including an input gear shaft having an input...
An automobile-motor driving device equipped with speed reducer which has improved supply of lubrication oil to inside of the rolling bearings without sacrificing the function of the bearings, to reduce deformation in the rolling bearing outer ring. A parallel shaft gear speed reducer provides an automobile-motor drivin...
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Techniques for predicting relevance of social networking service member accounts to a job posting. In an embodiment, a candidate predictor engine of a system encodes data representing an applicant quality (AQ) score for each job/applicant pair for a plurality of applicants to a job posting. Additionally, the system sto...
1. A computer system, comprising: a processor; a storage device; a candidate predictor engine; and a memory device holding an instruction set executable on the processor to cause the computer system to perform operations comprising: encoding, by the candidate predictor engine, data representing an applicant quality (AQ...
Techniques for predicting relevance of social networking service member accounts to a job posting. In an embodiment, a candidate predictor engine of a system encodes data representing an applicant quality (AQ) score for each job/applicant pair for a plurality of applicants to a job posting. Additionally, the system sto...
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A system is delineated comprising a processor, a transceiver coupled to the processor, and memory including instructions for execution by the processor to send with the transceiver meteorological data, 4-D position data, velocity data, and time and configuration data to a provided ATC ground station.
1. A system, comprising: a processor; a transceiver coupled to the processor; and memory including instructions for execution by the processor to send with the transceiver meteorological data, 4-D position data, velocity data, and time and configuration data to a provided ATC ground station.
A system is delineated comprising a processor, a transceiver coupled to the processor, and memory including instructions for execution by the processor to send with the transceiver meteorological data, 4-D position data, velocity data, and time and configuration data to a provided ATC ground station.1. A system, compri...
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A method for improved adherence to a medication therapy by providing patient interventions at clinically relevant times is disclosed. A pharmacy receives and stores patient information and prescription information in one or more databases, and then fills a prescription for a patient based on the patient information. Th...
1. A method for managing medication adherence of a patient, comprising the steps of: receiving patient information comprising patient name, telephone number, and prescription information; storing the patient information in one or more databases; filling a prescription for the patient based on the patient information; i...
A method for improved adherence to a medication therapy by providing patient interventions at clinically relevant times is disclosed. A pharmacy receives and stores patient information and prescription information in one or more databases, and then fills a prescription for a patient based on the patient information. Th...
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A vehicle communication system facilitates hands-free interaction with a mobile device in a vehicle or elsewhere. Users interact with the system by speaking to it. The system processes text and processes commands. The system supports wireless technology for hands-free use. The system handles telephone calls, email, and...
1. A vehicle communication system comprising: a mobile communication device; and a control unit in a vehicle, the control unit having an OFF state, an ON state, and a LOW POWER state, the control unit comprising: a wireless communication module operable to communicate wirelessly with the mobile communication device; an...
A vehicle communication system facilitates hands-free interaction with a mobile device in a vehicle or elsewhere. Users interact with the system by speaking to it. The system processes text and processes commands. The system supports wireless technology for hands-free use. The system handles telephone calls, email, and...
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The present invention provides a composition for reducing ammonia levels in animal bedding or litter, comprising 0.015-40% citric acid and one or more of a clay-based particulate, diatomaceous earth or an organic material. The composition can also comprise an anti-microbial agent. A method of treating animal bedding or...
1. A composition for reducing ammonia levels in an animal bedding or litter comprising citric acid and one or more of a clay-based particulate, organic material or diatomaceous earth. 2. The composition of claim 1, wherein if a clay-based particulate or organic material is used, the composition further comprises an ins...
The present invention provides a composition for reducing ammonia levels in animal bedding or litter, comprising 0.015-40% citric acid and one or more of a clay-based particulate, diatomaceous earth or an organic material. The composition can also comprise an anti-microbial agent. A method of treating animal bedding or...
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A latch, having: an actuator housing configured to be coupled to a latch housing of the latch by only a single screw. A lock/unlock actuator of a vehicle latch having an actuator housing that is secured to a latch housing via a single screw and at least two pairs of integral features formed in the actuator housing and ...
1. A latch, comprising: an actuator housing configured to be coupled to a latch housing of the latch by only a single screw. 2. The latch as in claim 1, wherein actuator housing and the latch housing each have complimentary integrally formed attachment features. 3. The latch as in claim 2, wherein the actuator housing ...
A latch, having: an actuator housing configured to be coupled to a latch housing of the latch by only a single screw. A lock/unlock actuator of a vehicle latch having an actuator housing that is secured to a latch housing via a single screw and at least two pairs of integral features formed in the actuator housing and ...
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Embodiments disclosed herein provide systems, methods, and computer readable media for providing agent interaction during item delivery in an unmanned delivery service. In a particular embodiment, a method provides determining that a first agent of a contact center should communicate through an unmanned delivery device...
1. A method of facilitating an unmanned delivery service, the method comprising: determining that a first agent of a contact center should communicate through an unmanned delivery device at a first delivery location, wherein the unmanned delivery device transports a first item for delivery to the first delivery locatio...
Embodiments disclosed herein provide systems, methods, and computer readable media for providing agent interaction during item delivery in an unmanned delivery service. In a particular embodiment, a method provides determining that a first agent of a contact center should communicate through an unmanned delivery device...
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Provided are methods and systems for social networking.
1. A method for disambiguation, comprising: receiving an identifier shared by a plurality of entities; determining a plurality of items associated with the identifier, wherein each of the plurality of items comprises a plurality of attributes; constructing a plurality of clusters of items, wherein each cluster is based...
Provided are methods and systems for social networking.1. A method for disambiguation, comprising: receiving an identifier shared by a plurality of entities; determining a plurality of items associated with the identifier, wherein each of the plurality of items comprises a plurality of attributes; constructing a plural...
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Within a business process, a decision reference can be defined at an insertion point. The decision reference can be associated with one of a plurality of different decision modes. Each decision mode can indicate a different process for selecting one or more activities of the business process to be performed according t...
1-8. (canceled) 9. A system, comprising: a processor configured to initiate executable operations comprising: generating a decision reference at an insertion point within a business process; associating, using a processor, the decision reference with one of a plurality of different decision modes; wherein each decision...
Within a business process, a decision reference can be defined at an insertion point. The decision reference can be associated with one of a plurality of different decision modes. Each decision mode can indicate a different process for selecting one or more activities of the business process to be performed according t...
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A method for controlling an actuatable restraining device includes sensing a plurality of crash event indications in response to a crash event. The method also includes classifying the crash event in response to comparing the sensed crash event indications against one another to identify an oblique moving deformable ba...
1. A method for controlling an actuatable restraining device comprising: sensing a plurality of crash event indications in response to a crash event; classifying the crash event in response to comparing the sensed crash event indications against one another to identify an oblique moving deformable barrier crash event; ...
A method for controlling an actuatable restraining device includes sensing a plurality of crash event indications in response to a crash event. The method also includes classifying the crash event in response to comparing the sensed crash event indications against one another to identify an oblique moving deformable ba...
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