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Vehicle systems and methods for autonomously controlling a vehicle to create a reaction by one or more surrounding vehicles, where the reaction is used to build one or more vehicle profiles are disclosed. In one embodiment, a vehicle includes an object detection system configured to output an object signal in response ...
1. A vehicle, comprising: an object detection system configured to output an object signal in response to detecting one or more vehicles operating in an environment surrounding the vehicle; an autonomous control system configured to autonomously control one or more vehicle systems of the vehicle; one or more processors...
Vehicle systems and methods for autonomously controlling a vehicle to create a reaction by one or more surrounding vehicles, where the reaction is used to build one or more vehicle profiles are disclosed. In one embodiment, a vehicle includes an object detection system configured to output an object signal in response ...
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The example systems and methods provide ways for websites to monitor, store, retrieve, and display navigation tendencies of users of websites. More particularly, the systems and methods involve websites displaying measures of user traffic associated with various categories of web content. The measures of user traffic m...
1. A non-transitory computer readable media having stored thereon instructions which, when executed by a computer, perform steps comprising: monitoring interactions of at least one user with a plurality of categories of web content of an electronic commerce website; storing the monitored interactions of the at least on...
The example systems and methods provide ways for websites to monitor, store, retrieve, and display navigation tendencies of users of websites. More particularly, the systems and methods involve websites displaying measures of user traffic associated with various categories of web content. The measures of user traffic m...
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Power management method and system for an unmanned air vehicle, wherein the unmanned air vehicle comprises a plurality of power demanding subsystems and a plurality of power sources. The invention establishes mission oriented fixed parameters. A fuzzy logic power management unit, comprised in the system, automatically ...
1. A power management system for an unmanned air vehicle, wherein the unmanned air vehicle comprises at least one onboard subsystem selected from: an instrumentation system, further including a plurality of antennas, a barometric altitude sensor, and a pitot sensor; an autopilot system, further including control surfac...
Power management method and system for an unmanned air vehicle, wherein the unmanned air vehicle comprises a plurality of power demanding subsystems and a plurality of power sources. The invention establishes mission oriented fixed parameters. A fuzzy logic power management unit, comprised in the system, automatically ...
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Embodiments provide techniques, including systems and methods, for determining projected locations for providers to better match providers in response to a transport request. Providers may be matched to a requestor based not only on a current location of the provider with respect to a request location, with a projected...
1-21. (canceled) 22. A method comprising: receiving a transport request from a requestor computing device, the transport request associated with a request location; identifying a first provider computing device and a second provider computing device based on the transport request; determining a travel path for the firs...
Embodiments provide techniques, including systems and methods, for determining projected locations for providers to better match providers in response to a transport request. Providers may be matched to a requestor based not only on a current location of the provider with respect to a request location, with a projected...
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A semiconductor device includes a semiconductor body having a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. A transistor structure is formed is the semiconductor body. A trench structure extends from the first surface into the semiconductor body. An electrostatic discharge protection structure is ac...
1. A semiconductor device, comprising: a silicon carbide semiconductor body having a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface; a transistor structure in the silicon carbide semiconductor body; a trench structure extending from the first surface into the silicon carbide semiconductor body; an ele...
A semiconductor device includes a semiconductor body having a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. A transistor structure is formed is the semiconductor body. A trench structure extends from the first surface into the semiconductor body. An electrostatic discharge protection structure is ac...
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A method of encoding, and decoding, a human-inaudible acoustic signal 240 embedded within audio content, suitable for use within the processor of an encoding and broadcasting system or a decoding and receiving system 200, 202. A binary message is encoded into a sequence 1000, 2000 of symbols selected from a group of fo...
1. A method of decoding a human-inaudible acoustic signal embedded within audio content in the processor of a decoding device, comprising: a. receiving samples of a digitized version of the audio content including the human-inaudible acoustic signal into the processor of a decoding device; b. correlating the audio cont...
A method of encoding, and decoding, a human-inaudible acoustic signal 240 embedded within audio content, suitable for use within the processor of an encoding and broadcasting system or a decoding and receiving system 200, 202. A binary message is encoded into a sequence 1000, 2000 of symbols selected from a group of fo...
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A floating-caliper disc brake of a utility vehicle includes a brake disc, a brake carrier spanning the brake disc and having lining shafts arranged on both sides of the brake disc, a brake caliper overlapping the brake disc and movable relative to the brake carrier, brake linings arranged on both sides of the brake dis...
1. A floating-caliper disc brake of a utility vehicle, comprising: a brake disc; a brake carrier spanning the brake disc having pad shafts arranged on both sides of the brake disc; a brake caliper engaging over the brake disc that is displaceable relative to the brake carrier; brake pads arranged on both sides of the b...
A floating-caliper disc brake of a utility vehicle includes a brake disc, a brake carrier spanning the brake disc and having lining shafts arranged on both sides of the brake disc, a brake caliper overlapping the brake disc and movable relative to the brake carrier, brake linings arranged on both sides of the brake dis...
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A computer-implemented method for processing a fund disbursement transaction includes: receiving a fund disbursement request identifying a disbursement amount; determining the merchant account and the consumer account; generating a first authorization request based on the disbursement amount and the merchant account, t...
1. A computer-implemented method for processing a fund disbursement transaction, comprising: receiving, with at least one processor of a disbursement provider system, a fund disbursement request identifying a disbursement amount to be disbursed to a consumer account from a merchant account; determining, with the at lea...
A computer-implemented method for processing a fund disbursement transaction includes: receiving a fund disbursement request identifying a disbursement amount; determining the merchant account and the consumer account; generating a first authorization request based on the disbursement amount and the merchant account, t...
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A rotatable inner race is disclosed. The inner race may include a plurality of arcuate segments each having a first end with a first end geometry and a second end with a second end geometry. The first and second end geometries may be complimentary to each other to join adjacent arcuate segments at an interlocking joint...
1. A rotatable inner race for a multi-mode clutch module, the rotatable race comprising: a plurality of arcuate segments each having a segment first end including a first end geometry and a segment second end including a second end geometry, the first end geometry and the second end geometry being complementary to each...
A rotatable inner race is disclosed. The inner race may include a plurality of arcuate segments each having a first end with a first end geometry and a second end with a second end geometry. The first and second end geometries may be complimentary to each other to join adjacent arcuate segments at an interlocking joint...
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A bunting bag, particularly well-suited for use with children and child carriers, has a top panel detachably coupled to a bottom panel so that the top panel may be completely removed from the bottom panel. The bottom panel is configured or shaped to nest or mate in the child carrier without folds or substantial overhan...
1. A bunting bag for use with a seat having restraining straps, the bunting bag comprising: a flexible bottom panel sized and configured for a contoured fit with the seat; a flexible top panel, detachably coupled to and selectively covering at least a portion of the bottom panel; at least one of the top panel or bottom...
A bunting bag, particularly well-suited for use with children and child carriers, has a top panel detachably coupled to a bottom panel so that the top panel may be completely removed from the bottom panel. The bottom panel is configured or shaped to nest or mate in the child carrier without folds or substantial overhan...
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A multisectional blind and solar collector combination device includes a plurality of parallel and vertically spaced housings. A back face of a primary one of the housings is a fixed solar panel. A power module is positioned in the primary housing and operationally coupled to the fixed solar panel. Each of a plurality ...
1. A multi-sectional blind and solar collector combination device comprising: a plurality of housings, each said housing having a back face, said housings being parallel and vertically spaced apart, said plurality of housings including a primary housing, said back face of said primary housing comprising a fixed solar p...
A multisectional blind and solar collector combination device includes a plurality of parallel and vertically spaced housings. A back face of a primary one of the housings is a fixed solar panel. A power module is positioned in the primary housing and operationally coupled to the fixed solar panel. Each of a plurality ...
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Developing a process model catalog for operations management can include providing a user with a recommendation of at least one process model from a process model catalog based on an initiation request. It can further include creating a process plan based on a process model preference, receiving a modification to the p...
1. A non-transitory computer readable medium storing instructions executable by a processing resource to: provide a user with a recommendation of at least one of a number of process models returned from a model catalog based on an initiation request from the user; create a process plan for an information technology pro...
Developing a process model catalog for operations management can include providing a user with a recommendation of at least one process model from a process model catalog based on an initiation request. It can further include creating a process plan based on a process model preference, receiving a modification to the p...
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An arrangement for fastening at least one elongated object ( 1 ) in a motor vehicle is suggested, where by means of a fastening means ( 4 ) the elongated object ( 1 ) is attached to at least one fixed point on the fastening element ( 2 ). The fastening element ( 2 ) is releasably connectable to the receiving element ( ...
1. Arrangement for fastening at least one elongated object in a motor vehicle comprising: at least one fixed point of the motor vehicle a receiving element; a fastening element arranged in the mounting position, on which a fastening means connected to the elongated object is fastened, wherein the fastening element in t...
An arrangement for fastening at least one elongated object ( 1 ) in a motor vehicle is suggested, where by means of a fastening means ( 4 ) the elongated object ( 1 ) is attached to at least one fixed point on the fastening element ( 2 ). The fastening element ( 2 ) is releasably connectable to the receiving element ( ...
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A system includes a processor configured to determine a driver identity. The processor is also configured to access a profile corresponding to the identity, including driving mode permissibility parameters defining permissible driving modes for an identified driver, correlated to defined environmental conditions. The p...
1. A system comprising: a processor configured to: determine a driver identity; access a profile corresponding to the identity, including driving mode permissibility parameters defining permissible driving modes for an identified driver, correlated to defined environmental conditions; and engage a requested driving mod...
A system includes a processor configured to determine a driver identity. The processor is also configured to access a profile corresponding to the identity, including driving mode permissibility parameters defining permissible driving modes for an identified driver, correlated to defined environmental conditions. The p...
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In some examples, a system includes a receiver configured to receive a signal and processing circuitry configured to determine a velocity vector of the ownship vehicle and determine a position of a target vehicle relative to the ownship vehicle based on the signal, determine a velocity vector of the target vehicle rela...
1. A system configured to mount on an ownship vehicle, the system comprising: a receiver configured to receive a signal; and processing circuitry configured to: determine a velocity vector of the ownship vehicle; determine a position of a target vehicle relative to the ownship vehicle based on the signal; determine a v...
In some examples, a system includes a receiver configured to receive a signal and processing circuitry configured to determine a velocity vector of the ownship vehicle and determine a position of a target vehicle relative to the ownship vehicle based on the signal, determine a velocity vector of the target vehicle rela...
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Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) flight planning. One of the methods includes receiving a location for an aerial survey to be conducted by a UAV. One or more images depicting the location are obtained, and a geofence bounda...
1. A flight planning system comprising one or more processors comprising hardware, the one or more processors configured to at least: receive, via a user interface, a location for an aerial survey to be conducted by an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV); display, via the user interface, one or more images depicting a view o...
Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) flight planning. One of the methods includes receiving a location for an aerial survey to be conducted by a UAV. One or more images depicting the location are obtained, and a geofence bounda...
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An anti-icing system at least includes: a precooler that exchanges heat between bleed air and outside air; and an anti-icing unit that receives the bleed air passed through the precooler. A bleed air flow rate adjusting section that adjusts a flow rate of the bleed air supplied to the anti-icing unit adjusts the flow r...
1. An anti-icing system of an aircraft, the anti-icing system preventing icing on the aircraft with use of bleed air heat-exchanged with outside air, the anti-icing system comprising: a heat exchanger that exchanges heat between the bleed air and the outside air; a supply destination that receives the bleed air passed ...
An anti-icing system at least includes: a precooler that exchanges heat between bleed air and outside air; and an anti-icing unit that receives the bleed air passed through the precooler. A bleed air flow rate adjusting section that adjusts a flow rate of the bleed air supplied to the anti-icing unit adjusts the flow r...
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In accordance with various embodiments of the invention, a support assembly or apparatus is disclosed that strengthens the planar load support of planar surfaces supported at the ends.
1. An adjustable support assembly for supporting a planar surface, the assembly comprising: a first end portion including a first bracket at one end; a second end portion including a second bracket at one end; and a center portion, wherein the first end portion slides in to one end of the center portion and the second ...
In accordance with various embodiments of the invention, a support assembly or apparatus is disclosed that strengthens the planar load support of planar surfaces supported at the ends.1. An adjustable support assembly for supporting a planar surface, the assembly comprising: a first end portion including a first bracke...
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The damage from cyclonic winds is reduced by (1) providing another source of air for the center of the cyclonic wind from outside the system, the air desirably being cooler and denser to minimize the tendency of the air to flow upward; (2) by “plugging” the center of the cyclonic wind to prevent the upward flow of air ...
1. A method for reducing the damage from a cyclonic wind, said cyclonic wind comprising: a center; a descending vortex of wind creating a eye wall of wind around said center; and an upward flow of air in said center, where said eye wall defines the outer boundary of said center, said cyclonic wind at the surface posses...
The damage from cyclonic winds is reduced by (1) providing another source of air for the center of the cyclonic wind from outside the system, the air desirably being cooler and denser to minimize the tendency of the air to flow upward; (2) by “plugging” the center of the cyclonic wind to prevent the upward flow of air ...
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This disclosure relates to determining optimal parameters for a downhole operation. In a general aspect, a computer-implemented method for managing a downhole operation is described in this disclosure. The method includes receiving a continuous stream of real-time data associated with an ongoing downhole operation at a...
1. A computer-implemented method for managing a downhole operation, comprising: receiving, at a data warehouse, a substantially continuous stream of real-time data associated with an ongoing downhole operation; receiving, from a user, a selection of a downhole parameter; optimizing, with a computing system, the selecte...
This disclosure relates to determining optimal parameters for a downhole operation. In a general aspect, a computer-implemented method for managing a downhole operation is described in this disclosure. The method includes receiving a continuous stream of real-time data associated with an ongoing downhole operation at a...
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Method, system and computer program product for transaction evaluation based on a potential impact of the potential transaction on defined plans. In one embodiment, the method comprises receiving at a financial analysis computer system specified interactions intercepted when a person uses a client computing device to i...
1. A method of providing transaction evaluation based on a potential impact of the transaction on defined goals, the method comprising: receiving at a financial analysis computer system specified interactions intercepted when a specified person uses a client computer device to identify a potential transaction; the fina...
Method, system and computer program product for transaction evaluation based on a potential impact of the potential transaction on defined plans. In one embodiment, the method comprises receiving at a financial analysis computer system specified interactions intercepted when a person uses a client computing device to i...
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Aircraft, fly-by-wire systems, and controllers are provided. An aircraft includes a trim control system and a fly-by-wire system. The trim control system is configured for controlling surfaces of the aircraft. The fly-by-wire system is communicatively coupled with the trim control system and includes an input device an...
1. An aircraft comprising: a trim control system for controlling surfaces of the aircraft; and a fly-by-wire system communicatively coupled with the trim control system, the fly-by-wire system comprising: an input device configured to receive a re-trim input from a user; and a controller communicatively coupled with th...
Aircraft, fly-by-wire systems, and controllers are provided. An aircraft includes a trim control system and a fly-by-wire system. The trim control system is configured for controlling surfaces of the aircraft. The fly-by-wire system is communicatively coupled with the trim control system and includes an input device an...
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A refrigerator includes an insulated cabinet structure and a cooling system. A door assembly includes a perimeter structure that is movably mounted to the insulated cabinet structure and an outer door that is movably mounted to the perimeter structure whereby the outer door can be moved between open and closed position...
1. A refrigerator, comprising: an insulated cabinet structure defining a refrigerated interior space having an access opening that permits user access to the refrigerated interior space; a cooling system that is configured to cool the refrigerated interior space; a door assembly that selectively closes off at least a p...
A refrigerator includes an insulated cabinet structure and a cooling system. A door assembly includes a perimeter structure that is movably mounted to the insulated cabinet structure and an outer door that is movably mounted to the perimeter structure whereby the outer door can be moved between open and closed position...
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Disclosed is a parking management system that includes a central database in communication with a server, at least one user device, at least one merchant console, and a parking gate controller device over a network. The central database is provided to receive and store data from a plurality of parking systems. A proces...
1. A parking management system comprising: a central database in operative communication with at least one user device, and at least one merchant console of at least one parking system, wherein the central database operatively receives and stores data from the at least one merchant counsel, and wherein the central data...
Disclosed is a parking management system that includes a central database in communication with a server, at least one user device, at least one merchant console, and a parking gate controller device over a network. The central database is provided to receive and store data from a plurality of parking systems. A proces...
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A method is disclosed for identifying an appropriate parking space for a motor and a route leading thereto for a motor vehicle having a navigation system, wherein at least one collision-free route is calculated on the basis of at least one piece of information that is related to a search for a parking space and that is...
1-10. (canceled) 11. A method for identifying an appropriate parking space for a motor vehicle and a route leading thereto, comprising: requesting, by a navigation system in the motor vehicle, of a piece of information regarding a parking place search from an external server that manages a parking lot having at least o...
A method is disclosed for identifying an appropriate parking space for a motor and a route leading thereto for a motor vehicle having a navigation system, wherein at least one collision-free route is calculated on the basis of at least one piece of information that is related to a search for a parking space and that is...
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Mechanisms are provided for evaluating the validity of duplicate medication instances in aggregate patient data. The mechanisms generate aggregate patient data from patient data obtained from computing devices associated with a plurality of different sources of patient data for a patient. The mechanisms analyze the agg...
1. A method, in a data processing system comprising at least one processor and at least one memory, the at least one memory comprising instructions executed by the at least one processor to cause the at least one processor to be specifically configured to execute the operations of the method in the data processing syst...
Mechanisms are provided for evaluating the validity of duplicate medication instances in aggregate patient data. The mechanisms generate aggregate patient data from patient data obtained from computing devices associated with a plurality of different sources of patient data for a patient. The mechanisms analyze the agg...
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Heath care system has a server providing service for caring for the health state of each user, and a terminal of the user. The server registers and manages health information including examination results, body temperature and menstruation data of each user based on operation from the user terminal, determines the heal...
1. A health care system, comprising: a server device providing service for caring for a health state of each user; and a terminal of the user, wherein the server device includes: a data management unit registering and managing health information including examination result data of each user, and user attribute informa...
Heath care system has a server providing service for caring for the health state of each user, and a terminal of the user. The server registers and manages health information including examination results, body temperature and menstruation data of each user based on operation from the user terminal, determines the heal...
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A method for conducting an exchange auction includes a computer receiving financial positions data defining long and short positions associated with a first financial instrument. The method further includes matching, by the computer, one of the short positions and one of the long positions and generating a first propos...
1. A method of conducting an exchange auction, the method comprising: receiving, by at least one computer, financial position data defining one or more long positions and one or more short positions associated with a first financial asset; matching, by the at least one computer, at least one of the one or more long pos...
A method for conducting an exchange auction includes a computer receiving financial positions data defining long and short positions associated with a first financial instrument. The method further includes matching, by the computer, one of the short positions and one of the long positions and generating a first propos...
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A device and method are provided for enhancing the feeding response of larval fish to feedstock. A food distribution mechanism is positionable above the tank housing the larval fish and is adapted for receiving the feedstock therein. The food distribution mechanism selectively deposits portions of the feedstock into th...
1. A device for enhancing the feeding response of larval fish to feedstock, the larval fish receivable in a tank, comprising: a food distribution mechanism positionable adjacent the tank and adapted for receiving the feedstock therein, the food distribution mechanism selectively depositing portions of the feedstock int...
A device and method are provided for enhancing the feeding response of larval fish to feedstock. A food distribution mechanism is positionable above the tank housing the larval fish and is adapted for receiving the feedstock therein. The food distribution mechanism selectively deposits portions of the feedstock into th...
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Mechanisms are provided for implementing a personalized patient care plan (PPCP) system. The PPCP system obtains personal and medical information about the patient and generates a patient registry record in a patient registry. The PPCP system generates a PPCP for the patient, comprising a sequence of goals for the pati...
1. A method, in a data processing system comprising at least one processor and a memory comprising instructions which, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the at least one processor to implement a personalized patient care plan (PPCP) system, the method comprising: obtaining, by the PPCP system, personal...
Mechanisms are provided for implementing a personalized patient care plan (PPCP) system. The PPCP system obtains personal and medical information about the patient and generates a patient registry record in a patient registry. The PPCP system generates a PPCP for the patient, comprising a sequence of goals for the pati...
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Providing recommendations for first responders can include receiving, using a processor, real time sensor data from a plurality of sensors, correlating, using the processor, the real time sensor data with historical data for a plurality of prior incidents to determine a selected prior incident matching the real time se...
1. A method of providing recommendations for first responders, comprising: receiving, using a processor, real time sensor data from a plurality of sensors; correlating, using the processor, the real time sensor data with historical data for a plurality of prior incidents to determine a selected prior incident matching ...
Providing recommendations for first responders can include receiving, using a processor, real time sensor data from a plurality of sensors, correlating, using the processor, the real time sensor data with historical data for a plurality of prior incidents to determine a selected prior incident matching the real time se...
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The current invention discloses improved systems and processes for visually incentivizing a user to interact with associated contacts. The system includes a server having a contact database of a plurality of contact records associated with the user, the contact records having information such as contact information. Co...
1. A system for visualizing a user's interaction with contacts, the system comprising: a. a server comprising memory comprising a contact database comprising i. retrieved contact records having contact information for a plurality of contacts associated with the user; ii. retrieved contact record metadata having informa...
The current invention discloses improved systems and processes for visually incentivizing a user to interact with associated contacts. The system includes a server having a contact database of a plurality of contact records associated with the user, the contact records having information such as contact information. Co...
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Techniques and system are described to control output of digital marketing content with respect to a digital video that address the added complexities of digital video over other types of digital content, such as webpages. In one example, the techniques and systems are configured to control a time, at which, digital ma...
1. In a digital medium environment to customize a time at which digital marketing content is output in relation to a digital video, a method implemented by at least one computing device, the method comprising: examining, by the at least one computing device, content included in a digital video: generating, by the at le...
Techniques and system are described to control output of digital marketing content with respect to a digital video that address the added complexities of digital video over other types of digital content, such as webpages. In one example, the techniques and systems are configured to control a time, at which, digital ma...
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Disclosed is a towel rack for use during a tennis or other sports event. In one example, the towel rack includes a support for supporting a towel, and at least one display panel for displaying a message. In a disclosed method, a message is displayed during the sports event, and the towel is placed on the support such t...
1. A towel rack for use during a sports event, comprising: a base section configured to contact a ground surface; a support for supporting a towel, the support spaced-apart from the base section; and at least one display panel configured to display a message in the direction of a playing surface, wherein the at least o...
Disclosed is a towel rack for use during a tennis or other sports event. In one example, the towel rack includes a support for supporting a towel, and at least one display panel for displaying a message. In a disclosed method, a message is displayed during the sports event, and the towel is placed on the support such t...
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A differential assembly that may be provided with an axle assembly. The differential assembly may have a case that may have a first case portion and a second case portion. The first case portion may have a retainer pin hole that may receive a retainer pin that couples a spider shaft to the first case portion. The secon...
1. A differential assembly comprising: a case that is rotatable about an axis and includes: a first case portion that has a spider receiving portion having a spider shaft hole, an inner mounting ring that is disposed at an end of the first case portion, a retainer pin hole that extends through the inner mounting ring t...
A differential assembly that may be provided with an axle assembly. The differential assembly may have a case that may have a first case portion and a second case portion. The first case portion may have a retainer pin hole that may receive a retainer pin that couples a spider shaft to the first case portion. The secon...
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Certain exemplary embodiments can provide a system comprising a plurality of discs coupleable to a first watercraft. Wherein, when the plurality of discs is coupled to the first watercraft, each of the plurality of discs deflects a flow of water along the first watercraft such that a partial hydrodynamic lift results a...
1. A system comprising: a plurality of discs coupleable to a first surfboard, wherein, when the plurality of discs is coupled to the first surfboard, each of the plurality of discs deflects a flow of water along the first surfboard such that the first surfboard rides higher relative to a water surface compared to a sec...
Certain exemplary embodiments can provide a system comprising a plurality of discs coupleable to a first watercraft. Wherein, when the plurality of discs is coupled to the first watercraft, each of the plurality of discs deflects a flow of water along the first watercraft such that a partial hydrodynamic lift results a...
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A row unit for a seeding machine includes a seed reservoir and a seed meter having a metering member with a seed side facing the seed reservoir, a non-seed side opposite the seed side, and a plurality of apertures. The seed meter is operable by pressure differential between the non-seed side and the seed side to adhere...
1. A row unit for a seeding machine, the row unit comprising: a seed reservoir; a seed meter including a metering member having a seed side facing the seed reservoir, a non-seed side opposite the seed side, and a plurality of apertures extending from the seed side to the non-seed side, the seed meter operable by pressu...
A row unit for a seeding machine includes a seed reservoir and a seed meter having a metering member with a seed side facing the seed reservoir, a non-seed side opposite the seed side, and a plurality of apertures. The seed meter is operable by pressure differential between the non-seed side and the seed side to adhere...
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A ring seal system includes a first segment having a first support member formed from a first support material, and a first seal portion mounted to the first support. The first seal portion is formed from a first seal material. A second segment includes a second support member formed from a second support material that...
1. A ring seal system comprising: a first segment including a first support member formed from a first support material, and a first seal portion mounted to the first support, the first seal portion being formed from a first seal material; and a second segment including a second support member formed from a second supp...
A ring seal system includes a first segment having a first support member formed from a first support material, and a first seal portion mounted to the first support. The first seal portion is formed from a first seal material. A second segment includes a second support member formed from a second support material that...
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15,138
15,138
12,138,631
3,624
A prime lead data commercialization system and method, in at least one embodiment, filters lead data to identify prime leads, provides the prime leads to a recipient, and determines compensation to the lead source based upon conversion rates. By shifting compensation risk to the lead source, the prime lead data source ...
1. A method for commercializing prime lead data using a computer system, the method comprising: receiving lead data, wherein the lead data includes multiple leads and each lead includes information identifying a potential sales prospect; determining a measure of quality of each lead; generating a set of prime lead data...
A prime lead data commercialization system and method, in at least one embodiment, filters lead data to identify prime leads, provides the prime leads to a recipient, and determines compensation to the lead source based upon conversion rates. By shifting compensation risk to the lead source, the prime lead data source ...
3,600
15,139
15,139
14,740,248
3,600
A method and system for tracking advertisement effectiveness is provided as a means to increase the efficiency of advertising campaigns. The method and system accomplishes this by combining consumer demographic and purchasing data signals with advertisement exposure data signals to control the allocation of advertising...
1. A system comprising: a rating engine to transform receipt record into a rating value; a probability engine to transform location records and demographic records into a viewing probability metric; and a controller to transform said rating value and said viewing probability metric into a controller signal. 2. The syst...
A method and system for tracking advertisement effectiveness is provided as a means to increase the efficiency of advertising campaigns. The method and system accomplishes this by combining consumer demographic and purchasing data signals with advertisement exposure data signals to control the allocation of advertising...
3,600
15,140
15,140
16,106,518
3,694
The invention provides Users of Retail Payment and Identification instruments with the ability to review transaction details and approve transaction by capturing UVM in User controlled environment and Issuers of these instruments with the ability to positively authenticate Users in Issuer controlled environment. The in...
1. A method of enabling issuers of retail payment and identification instruments to request and receive approval from users of these instruments in transaction real time to authenticate the users, comprising: sending a request, from an issuer host, to a user comprising a request for the user to provide information of o...
The invention provides Users of Retail Payment and Identification instruments with the ability to review transaction details and approve transaction by capturing UVM in User controlled environment and Issuers of these instruments with the ability to positively authenticate Users in Issuer controlled environment. The in...
3,600
15,141
15,141
16,259,785
3,626
A system and method for determining an optimal combination drug product for a particular patient includes a processor that receives patient information and determines an optimal combination drug product based on the received information. A system which can provide information regarding predicted events or pathologies b...
1: A system for producing a personalized drug product for an individual patient, comprising: a computer processor configured to receive information relating to the patient and to predict, based on the received patient information, an optimal drug selection and combination drug product comprising a plurality of discrete...
A system and method for determining an optimal combination drug product for a particular patient includes a processor that receives patient information and determines an optimal combination drug product based on the received information. A system which can provide information regarding predicted events or pathologies b...
3,600
15,142
15,142
14,943,126
3,623
A method and system to determine a selected service response for servicing a damaged portion of a vehicle using a vehicle technician system. The selected service response is based upon a digital media file acquired with the vehicle technician system and representative of the damaged portion of the vehicle. The digital ...
1. A method for determining a selected service response for servicing a damaged portion of a vehicle, the method comprising: acquiring a digital media file with a vehicle technician system, wherein the digital media file is associated with the damaged portion of the vehicle; communicating the digital media file from th...
A method and system to determine a selected service response for servicing a damaged portion of a vehicle using a vehicle technician system. The selected service response is based upon a digital media file acquired with the vehicle technician system and representative of the damaged portion of the vehicle. The digital ...
3,600
15,143
15,143
15,656,917
3,626
The various implementations described herein include systems and methods for identifying and verifying remote users. In one aspect, a method includes: (1) receiving, from a client device of a remote user: (a) an image of an identification document; and (b) login information for accessing a user account; (2) extracting ...
1. A server system comprising: one or more processors; and memory coupled to the one or more processors, the memory storing one or more programs configured to be executed by the one or more processors, the one or more programs including instructions for: receiving, from a client device of a remote user: an image of an ...
The various implementations described herein include systems and methods for identifying and verifying remote users. In one aspect, a method includes: (1) receiving, from a client device of a remote user: (a) an image of an identification document; and (b) login information for accessing a user account; (2) extracting ...
3,600
15,144
15,144
14,771,968
3,626
This disclosure includes a method of classifying a plurality of subjects associated with medical documents, the method including receiving, with a computer system, an indication of at least one clinical concept, parsing, with the computer system, the medical documents for corresponding indications of the clinical conce...
1. A method of classifying a plurality of subjects associated with medical documents, the method comprising: receiving, with a computer system, an indication of at least one clinical concept; identifying, with the computer system, ontologies of the indication of the clinical concept within the medical documents; parsin...
This disclosure includes a method of classifying a plurality of subjects associated with medical documents, the method including receiving, with a computer system, an indication of at least one clinical concept, parsing, with the computer system, the medical documents for corresponding indications of the clinical conce...
3,600
15,145
15,145
15,178,020
3,646
A nuclear reactor includes a coolant fluid thermal monitoring array configured to monitor coolant fluid circulation in a downcomer flow channel of a nuclear reactor. The thermal monitoring array includes one or more flowmeter assemblies configured to monitor coolant fluid flow through separate flow channel portions. Ea...
1. A nuclear reactor, comprising: a reactor core; a downcomer assembly at least partially defining an annular downcomer flow channel, the downcomer assembly being configured to direct a coolant fluid to the nuclear reactor core via the annular downcomer flow channel; a thermal monitoring array including at least one fl...
A nuclear reactor includes a coolant fluid thermal monitoring array configured to monitor coolant fluid circulation in a downcomer flow channel of a nuclear reactor. The thermal monitoring array includes one or more flowmeter assemblies configured to monitor coolant fluid flow through separate flow channel portions. Ea...
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15,146
15,146
16,522,887
3,697
A system for replenishing trading orders comprises a memory coupled to a processor. The memory stores a trading order comprising a total quantity of a product, and at least one formula to determine a displayed quantity for the trading order. The processor applies the formula to determine the displayed quantity. The pro...
1. (canceled) 2. An apparatus, comprising: at least one processor; at least one memory in electronic communication with the processor, the at least one memory having instructions stored thereon which, when executed by the at least one processor, direct the at least one processor to: (a) receive from a trader computer a...
A system for replenishing trading orders comprises a memory coupled to a processor. The memory stores a trading order comprising a total quantity of a product, and at least one formula to determine a displayed quantity for the trading order. The processor applies the formula to determine the displayed quantity. The pro...
3,600
15,147
15,147
15,806,202
3,635
Systems and methods for making a waterproofed concrete wall assembly, such as for a basement wall. A waterproof liner is present at the pouring of the concrete of the wall assembly, and has a fibrous layer into which concrete can infuse before hardening. The waterproof liner may include one or more boards including a p...
1. A waterproofed concrete wall assembly, comprising: a vertical wall of hardened concrete, the wall having a first side and a second side; one or more boards forming a waterproof liner adjacent the first side of the wall of hardened concrete, each of the boards comprising a polymer foam and a fibrous facer joined to t...
Systems and methods for making a waterproofed concrete wall assembly, such as for a basement wall. A waterproof liner is present at the pouring of the concrete of the wall assembly, and has a fibrous layer into which concrete can infuse before hardening. The waterproof liner may include one or more boards including a p...
3,600
15,148
15,148
16,654,071
3,683
A server device obtains sets of input data including input CUME values associated with radio stations from different ratings-data-vendor devices. The input CUME values from a first ratings-data-vendor device are associated with a first limited set of input dayparts, and the input CUME values from a second ratings-data-...
1. A method of presenting, to a user, data from a plurality of different sources, the method comprising: obtaining by a server device, sets of input data including input CUME values associated with a plurality of individual radio stations from a plurality of different ratings-data-vendor devices connected via a communi...
A server device obtains sets of input data including input CUME values associated with radio stations from different ratings-data-vendor devices. The input CUME values from a first ratings-data-vendor device are associated with a first limited set of input dayparts, and the input CUME values from a second ratings-data-...
3,600
15,149
15,149
15,918,185
3,667
A method of adjusting a vehicle seat includes detecting one of a current position of a vehicle occupant in a vehicle seat with one of a pressure sensitive fabric, a sound transmitter and transducer, and an electromagnetic field transmitter and transducer. A comfortable position is determined of the vehicle occupant. Th...
1. A method of adjusting a vehicle seat, the method comprising: detecting one of a current position of a vehicle occupant in a vehicle seat with one of a pressure sensitive fabric, a sound transmitter and transducer, and an electromagnetic field transmitter and transducer; determining a comfortable position of the vehi...
A method of adjusting a vehicle seat includes detecting one of a current position of a vehicle occupant in a vehicle seat with one of a pressure sensitive fabric, a sound transmitter and transducer, and an electromagnetic field transmitter and transducer. A comfortable position is determined of the vehicle occupant. Th...
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15,150
15,150
15,471,195
3,657
One embodiment provides a solenoid valve. The solenoid valve includes a fixed core, a movable core and a coil. A first valve seat member and a second valve seat member are fixed in the fixed core, and a valve body member is disposed therebetween. A spring member is interposed between the valve body member and the secon...
1. A solenoid valve comprising: a fixed core in which a flow path is formed; a movable core which is provided movably in relation to the fixed core; a coil configured to move the movable core by an electromagnetic force; a first valve seat member and a second valve seat member which are fixed in the fixed core; a valve...
One embodiment provides a solenoid valve. The solenoid valve includes a fixed core, a movable core and a coil. A first valve seat member and a second valve seat member are fixed in the fixed core, and a valve body member is disposed therebetween. A spring member is interposed between the valve body member and the secon...
3,600
15,151
15,151
15,425,940
3,643
A hand cropping tool includes arm members that have handle portions and jaw portions. The jaw portions include curved surfaces that are at least partially covered by deformable materials. The hand cropping tool is configured to be moved from an open configuration in which the first and second jaw members are spaced apa...
1. A hand cropping tool comprising for modifying plant growth in a controlled manner, comprising: a first arm member comprising a first handle portion and a first jaw portion, the first jaw portion comprising a first curved surface, the first curved surface being at least partially covered by a first deformable materia...
A hand cropping tool includes arm members that have handle portions and jaw portions. The jaw portions include curved surfaces that are at least partially covered by deformable materials. The hand cropping tool is configured to be moved from an open configuration in which the first and second jaw members are spaced apa...
3,600
15,152
15,152
15,490,818
3,643
An animal therapy device that allows for the effective pinpoint covering of an injury on the animal and securely holds that covering in place over that injury without causing undue discomfort to the animal and without being easily removed or displaced by the animal. Disclosed embodiments have a base portion sized to en...
1. An animal therapy device comprising: a base portion sized to encircle a first portion of the animal; a covering portion sized to encircle an injured portion of the animal, the covering portion having a neutral position in which it is substantially planar and an engaged position in which it operably conforms around t...
An animal therapy device that allows for the effective pinpoint covering of an injury on the animal and securely holds that covering in place over that injury without causing undue discomfort to the animal and without being easily removed or displaced by the animal. Disclosed embodiments have a base portion sized to en...
3,600
15,153
15,153
13,961,683
3,636
A device includes a crutch ( 400 ) comprising at least two vertical crutch columns ( 404,405 ). A substantially flat panel ( 422 ) is attached to the crutch interior to the at least two vertical crutch columns. In one embodiment, the substantially flat panel comprising a marking receiving panel to accept a marking ( 53...
1. A device, comprising: a crutch comprising at least two vertical crutch columns; and a substantially flat panel attached to the crutch interior to the at least two vertical crutch columns; the substantially flat panel comprising a marking receiving panel to accept a marking from a marking instrument. 2. The device of...
A device includes a crutch ( 400 ) comprising at least two vertical crutch columns ( 404,405 ). A substantially flat panel ( 422 ) is attached to the crutch interior to the at least two vertical crutch columns. In one embodiment, the substantially flat panel comprising a marking receiving panel to accept a marking ( 53...
3,600
15,154
15,154
14,956,822
3,624
A method, system and computer program product for detecting business anomalies. Enterprise data as well as compliance rules (e.g., business operational rules) are analyzed to identify entities and concepts to be placed in an ontology. The identified entities and concepts are represented as multi-dimensional vectors. Th...
1. A method for detecting business anomalies, the method comprising: monitoring a flow of enterprise data; receiving compliance rules; analyzing said enterprise data and compliance rules to identify entities and concepts to be placed in an ontology; representing said identified entities and concepts as multi-dimensiona...
A method, system and computer program product for detecting business anomalies. Enterprise data as well as compliance rules (e.g., business operational rules) are analyzed to identify entities and concepts to be placed in an ontology. The identified entities and concepts are represented as multi-dimensional vectors. Th...
3,600
15,155
15,155
14,827,583
3,685
Content creation suggestion techniques are described. In one or more implementations, techniques are implemented to generate suggestions that are usable to guide creative professionals in the creation of content such as images, video, sound, multimedia, and so forth. A variety of techniques are usable to generate sugge...
1. In a digital medium environment for controlling image creation suggestions, a method comprising: determining, by one or more computing devices, which of a plurality of images are obtained by users via a network from a content sharing service; detecting shared characteristics of the obtained images by the one or more...
Content creation suggestion techniques are described. In one or more implementations, techniques are implemented to generate suggestions that are usable to guide creative professionals in the creation of content such as images, video, sound, multimedia, and so forth. A variety of techniques are usable to generate sugge...
3,600
15,156
15,156
14,618,847
3,635
A lateral bracing system is disclosed for affixing a column to a beam in a construction. The lateral bracing system includes a pair of buckling restraint plates, one each affixed to a top and bottom flange of a beam. The lateral bracing system further includes at least one yield plate for each buckling restraint plate....
1. A construction, comprising: a vertical column; a horizontal beam; a shear tab having a length oriented vertically and affixed between the column and beam, between a top and bottom flange of the beam; and a lateral bracing system affixed between the column and beam, including: first and second buckling restraint asse...
A lateral bracing system is disclosed for affixing a column to a beam in a construction. The lateral bracing system includes a pair of buckling restraint plates, one each affixed to a top and bottom flange of a beam. The lateral bracing system further includes at least one yield plate for each buckling restraint plate....
3,600
15,157
15,157
14,586,170
3,623
Described herein are examples of techniques for quickly and efficiently instituting and growing a professional rugby union league in the U.S. through the expansion and integration of one or more team/club organizations from an existing professional American football league (e.g., the NFL), including their available res...
1. A method of operating a rugby league within the United States using resources of an American football league, the method comprising: for each rugby team of a plurality of rugby teams of the rugby league: associating the rugby team with a football team of a plurality of football teams of the American football league;...
Described herein are examples of techniques for quickly and efficiently instituting and growing a professional rugby union league in the U.S. through the expansion and integration of one or more team/club organizations from an existing professional American football league (e.g., the NFL), including their available res...
3,600
15,158
15,158
15,917,789
3,636
An autonomous unmanned road vehicle and how it can be used to make deliveries. The unmanned vehicle is capable of operating autonomously on paved roadways. The vehicle has a control system for autonomous driving and a perception system for detecting objects in its surroundings. The vehicle also has one or more cargo co...
1. An autonomous unmanned road vehicle comprising: a control system for autonomous driving of the vehicle on a roadway; a perception system for detecting objects in the surroundings; a cargo compartment; a power source for propelling the vehicle; an external keypad for entering an access code, wherein entry of a correc...
An autonomous unmanned road vehicle and how it can be used to make deliveries. The unmanned vehicle is capable of operating autonomously on paved roadways. The vehicle has a control system for autonomous driving and a perception system for detecting objects in its surroundings. The vehicle also has one or more cargo co...
3,600
15,159
15,159
15,485,971
3,655
A motor vehicle includes a transmission and a transmission fluid pump for transport of transmission oil to and within the transmission. The transmission fluid pump has a moving element which is coupled to a summation shaft of a planetary gear train. The planetary gear train has a ring gear which is operated by a first ...
1. A motor vehicle, comprising: a transmission; a transmission fluid pump for transport of transmission oil to and within the transmission, said transmission fluid pump having a moving element; a planetary gear train having a summation shaft coupled with the moving element, said planetary gear train having a first driv...
A motor vehicle includes a transmission and a transmission fluid pump for transport of transmission oil to and within the transmission. The transmission fluid pump has a moving element which is coupled to a summation shaft of a planetary gear train. The planetary gear train has a ring gear which is operated by a first ...
3,600
15,160
15,160
15,314,840
3,693
Various methods and systems for communication between a fuel dispenser and a mobile device are provided. In one embodiment, a method of operating a fuel dispenser to communicate with a mobile device is provided that includes detecting the mobile device in proximity to the fuel dispenser, and communicating with the mobi...
1-34. (canceled) 35. A method of operating a fuel dispenser to communicate with a mobile device, the method comprising: detecting a mobile device in proximity to a fuel dispenser using a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) connection with the mobile device; and the fuel dispenser communicating with the mobile device to receive ...
Various methods and systems for communication between a fuel dispenser and a mobile device are provided. In one embodiment, a method of operating a fuel dispenser to communicate with a mobile device is provided that includes detecting the mobile device in proximity to the fuel dispenser, and communicating with the mobi...
3,600
15,161
15,161
15,789,000
3,669
A method for charging an electric vehicle includes steps of providing a charger station and providing an electric vehicle operable to navigate to a desired destination autonomously, the vehicle comprising a power receiver configured to mate with the charger station to provide charging to the electric vehicle. The metho...
1. A method for charging an electric vehicle, the method comprising: providing a charger station; providing an electric vehicle operable to navigate to a desired destination autonomously, the vehicle comprising a power receiver configured to mate with the charger station to provide charging to the electric vehicle; ali...
A method for charging an electric vehicle includes steps of providing a charger station and providing an electric vehicle operable to navigate to a desired destination autonomously, the vehicle comprising a power receiver configured to mate with the charger station to provide charging to the electric vehicle. The metho...
3,600
15,162
15,162
15,509,181
3,665
According to one embodiment, when an ADV transitions from a manual driving mode to an autonomous driving mode, a first speed reference is determined based on a current position of the ADV. The current position of the ADV is dynamically measured in response to a speed control command issued in a previous command cycle a...
1. A computer-implemented method for operating an autonomous driving vehicle, the method comprising: detecting that the autonomous driving vehicle (ADV) transitions from a manual driving mode to an autonomous driving mode; determining a first speed reference based on a current position of the ADV measured in response t...
According to one embodiment, when an ADV transitions from a manual driving mode to an autonomous driving mode, a first speed reference is determined based on a current position of the ADV. The current position of the ADV is dynamically measured in response to a speed control command issued in a previous command cycle a...
3,600
15,163
15,163
13,517,513
3,685
Format-preserving encryption and decryption processes are provided. The encryption and decryption processes may use a block cipher. A string that is to be encrypted or decrypted may be converted to a unique binary value. The block cipher may operate on the binary value. If the output of the block cipher that is produce...
1. A method for performing encryption at computing equipment, comprising: with an encryption engine on computing equipment, obtaining an unencrypted string in a given format; with the encryption engine on the computing equipment, encoding the unencrypted string to produce an encoded value; with the encryption engine on...
Format-preserving encryption and decryption processes are provided. The encryption and decryption processes may use a block cipher. A string that is to be encrypted or decrypted may be converted to a unique binary value. The block cipher may operate on the binary value. If the output of the block cipher that is produce...
3,600
15,164
15,164
14,854,867
3,626
First information indicating at least a first goal for a first user can be received and stored to a storage device. Electronic communications communicated in at least one social system can be monitored. The electronic communications can be processed to identify at least one of the electronic communications comprising s...
1. A method, comprising: receiving first information indicating at least a first goal for a first user and storing the first information to a storage device; monitoring electronic communications communicated in at least one social system and processing, using a processor, the electronic communications to identify at le...
First information indicating at least a first goal for a first user can be received and stored to a storage device. Electronic communications communicated in at least one social system can be monitored. The electronic communications can be processed to identify at least one of the electronic communications comprising s...
3,600
15,165
15,165
15,383,328
3,645
A LiDAR apparatus is described. The apparatus comprises an eye safe laser source for emitting laser pulses. An SiPM detector is provided for detected reflected photons; and optics are also provided. The eye-safe laser source is configured such that the emitted laser pulses have a width which are selectively matched to ...
1. A LiDAR apparatus comprising: an eye safe laser source for emitting laser pulses; a Geiger mode detector for detected reflected photons; and optics; wherein the eye-safe laser source is configured such that the emitted laser pulses have a width which are selectively matched to a desired range accuracy. 2. The LiDAR ...
A LiDAR apparatus is described. The apparatus comprises an eye safe laser source for emitting laser pulses. An SiPM detector is provided for detected reflected photons; and optics are also provided. The eye-safe laser source is configured such that the emitted laser pulses have a width which are selectively matched to ...
3,600
15,166
15,166
15,403,610
3,647
A fishing float assembly includes a float that may float in water. The float is selectively coupled to a fishing line thereby facilitating the float to be cast into the water. A plurality of beads is provided and each of the beads is positioned in the float. The plurality of beads retains the float in an upright positi...
1. A fishing float assembly being configured to float on a body of water, said assembly comprising: a float being configured to float in water, said float being configured to be coupled to a fishing line thereby facilitating the float to be cast into the water; and a plurality of beads, each of said beads being positio...
A fishing float assembly includes a float that may float in water. The float is selectively coupled to a fishing line thereby facilitating the float to be cast into the water. A plurality of beads is provided and each of the beads is positioned in the float. The plurality of beads retains the float in an upright positi...
3,600
15,167
15,167
15,171,186
3,683
A computerized publication management system and method of use for managing the marketing communications development process for healthcare and other highly regulated entities. The method involves receiving a number of inputs that define a desired marketing communication via a graphical user interface of the publicatio...
1. A method, comprising: receiving, through a graphical user interface of a computerized system for integrated publication management, inputs for use in generating multiple versions of a defined marketing communication directed to consumers; identifying, with a processor of the computerized system and based on said inp...
A computerized publication management system and method of use for managing the marketing communications development process for healthcare and other highly regulated entities. The method involves receiving a number of inputs that define a desired marketing communication via a graphical user interface of the publicatio...
3,600
15,168
15,168
14,242,953
3,686
A diabetes management system includes a handheld medical device, a mobile computing device, and a diabetes management application. The handheld medical device is configured to measure glucose in a sample of fluid residing in a test strip and associate a measurement time with the glucose measurement. The diabetes manage...
1. A system for time keeping between multiple devices used by a patient to manage diabetes, the system comprising: a handheld medical device that includes: a port configured to receive a test strip having a reaction site for receiving a sample of fluid from a patient; a real-time clock (RTC); and a blood glucose (bG) m...
A diabetes management system includes a handheld medical device, a mobile computing device, and a diabetes management application. The handheld medical device is configured to measure glucose in a sample of fluid residing in a test strip and associate a measurement time with the glucose measurement. The diabetes manage...
3,600
15,169
15,169
14,121,604
3,649
A system and components for a window pan water dam system is disclosed. The object of invention is to deflect water from the window base sill plate back towards the exterior drainage plain of the building envelope, thus ensuring water ingress does not occur through the sill pan area and the side walls of the windows op...
1. A window pan drainage dam assembly for a windows sill plate that may be made from light weight PVC, said assembly comprising of, a preferably PVC, extruded sill strip that slopes from back to front that is installed on the sill plate such as with nails or screws to butt up to the left and right universal 90 degree s...
A system and components for a window pan water dam system is disclosed. The object of invention is to deflect water from the window base sill plate back towards the exterior drainage plain of the building envelope, thus ensuring water ingress does not occur through the sill pan area and the side walls of the windows op...
3,600
15,170
15,170
14,804,075
3,600
A geographic location based content editing system to advertise a business through a social media network. A business organization registers in the system by providing a plurality of business elements therein. A user selects a photo, video or message stored in a communication device installed with the content altering ...
1. A geographic location based content editing system to allow a user to create and share information regarding a business on at least one social media network, the geographic location based content editing system residing on a central computer having a processor installed with a content altering software application a...
A geographic location based content editing system to advertise a business through a social media network. A business organization registers in the system by providing a plurality of business elements therein. A user selects a photo, video or message stored in a communication device installed with the content altering ...
3,600
15,171
15,171
13,632,907
3,685
In accordance with the invention, in order to validate a transaction on a mobile handset, PC, tablet or similar device, a user closes the loop between a non-secure display controlled by a host processor and a secure keypad controlled by a secure processor such as a master secure element or trusted execution environment...
1. A method for validating a transaction using a secure input and a non-secure output comprising: sending first data from a host processor to a secure processor; sending a request for data validation from the secure processor to the host processor in response to receipt of the first data by the secure process; sending ...
In accordance with the invention, in order to validate a transaction on a mobile handset, PC, tablet or similar device, a user closes the loop between a non-secure display controlled by a host processor and a secure keypad controlled by a secure processor such as a master secure element or trusted execution environment...
3,600
15,172
15,172
15,045,937
3,686
Mechanisms are provided for evaluating a patient registry and performing actions based on results of the evaluation. The mechanisms receive a multi-level cascading set of rule structures for evaluating attributes of the patient registry. The mechanisms apply the multi-level cascading set of rule structures to the patie...
1. A method, in a data processing system comprising a processor and a memory, for evaluating a patient registry and performing actions based on results of the evaluation, comprising: receiving, by the data processing system, a multi-level cascading set of rule structures for evaluating attributes of the patient registr...
Mechanisms are provided for evaluating a patient registry and performing actions based on results of the evaluation. The mechanisms receive a multi-level cascading set of rule structures for evaluating attributes of the patient registry. The mechanisms apply the multi-level cascading set of rule structures to the patie...
3,600
15,173
15,173
15,045,944
3,686
Mechanisms are provided for mapping local medical codes to standardized medical codes. Patient information is received from a source. The patient information comprises at least one local medical code that is local to the source and is not standardized across multiple sources of patient information. Cognitive natural la...
1. A method, in a data processing system comprising a processor and a memory, for mapping local medical codes to standardized medical codes, comprising: receiving, by the data processing system, patient information from a source, wherein the patient information comprises at least one local medical code that is local to...
Mechanisms are provided for mapping local medical codes to standardized medical codes. Patient information is received from a source. The patient information comprises at least one local medical code that is local to the source and is not standardized across multiple sources of patient information. Cognitive natural la...
3,600
15,174
15,174
14,718,369
3,628
The method and system permits for searching of rates offered by travel accommodation providers and comparing the retrieved rates. The methodology searches both the host site and third party sites to obtain a result listing. Based on this listing, the rates between that of the host site and the third party site are comp...
1. A computer implemented method for executing travel accommodation transactions comprising the steps of: a client sending a first query over a network to a booking engine, wherein the first query contains at least a pricing information request; the booking engine performing a search of a database associated with the ...
The method and system permits for searching of rates offered by travel accommodation providers and comparing the retrieved rates. The methodology searches both the host site and third party sites to obtain a result listing. Based on this listing, the rates between that of the host site and the third party site are comp...
3,600
15,175
15,175
15,839,701
3,687
Systems and methods for printing and verifying product codes using ultraviolet (UV) fluorescing ink include, in at least one aspect, a system including: a UV light source configured and arranged to illuminate, with UV light, product codes printed on products; a camera configured and arranged to capture visible light em...
1. A system comprising: a product line configured to move products through a facility; a printer arranged in proximity to at least a portion of the product line, the printer configured to mark the products moved through the facility on the product line with product codes using a single ink comprising a combination of a...
Systems and methods for printing and verifying product codes using ultraviolet (UV) fluorescing ink include, in at least one aspect, a system including: a UV light source configured and arranged to illuminate, with UV light, product codes printed on products; a camera configured and arranged to capture visible light em...
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A method for cardless withdrawal from an automated teller machine includes: receiving, by an input device of an automated teller machine (ATM), user input comprising at least: a first code, a device identifier associated with a computing device, and a transaction amount; electronically transmitting, by the ATM, at leas...
1. A method for cardless withdrawal from an automated teller machine, comprising: receiving, by an input device of an automated teller machine (ATM), user input comprising at least: a first code, a device identifier associated with a computing device, and a transaction amount; electronically transmitting, by a transmit...
A method for cardless withdrawal from an automated teller machine includes: receiving, by an input device of an automated teller machine (ATM), user input comprising at least: a first code, a device identifier associated with a computing device, and a transaction amount; electronically transmitting, by the ATM, at leas...
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A computer-implemented method, system and computer program product for re-organizing images to be displayed to a user are provided. The computer-implemented method, system and computer program product send images to be displayed to the user during a browsing session organized based on a profile of the user. Responsive ...
1. A computer-implemented method of re-organizing images to be displayed to a user comprising: sending the images to be displayed to the user during a browsing session, the images being organized based on a profile of the user; receiving a request from the user for recommended images, the recommended images being based...
A computer-implemented method, system and computer program product for re-organizing images to be displayed to a user are provided. The computer-implemented method, system and computer program product send images to be displayed to the user during a browsing session organized based on a profile of the user. Responsive ...
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System and methods for variable annuity financial product illustrations are provided. A computer system generates user interface screen(s) allowing the user to specify information about a variable annuity financial product to be illustrated, and a desired start date for a financial illustration. An illustration server ...
1. A system for illustrating a variable annuity financial product, comprising: a local computer system operated by a user, the local computer system generating at least one user interface screen for allowing the user to specify information about a variable annuity financial product to be illustrated and a desired start...
System and methods for variable annuity financial product illustrations are provided. A computer system generates user interface screen(s) allowing the user to specify information about a variable annuity financial product to be illustrated, and a desired start date for a financial illustration. An illustration server ...
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The aim of the present invention is to improve the insight provided by conventional consumer studies. This question is particularly relevant in the case of selective products, where consumers rarely have the opportunity to fully compare and test a very wide assortment of products before eventually choosing one of them....
1. A method for evaluating the degree of appreciation of a product by an individual, comprising the series of steps below: a) selecting a set of at least two samples of products for testing; b) selecting at least one individual; c) providing the individual with or causing him to choose a first sample from the set of sa...
The aim of the present invention is to improve the insight provided by conventional consumer studies. This question is particularly relevant in the case of selective products, where consumers rarely have the opportunity to fully compare and test a very wide assortment of products before eventually choosing one of them....
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A system for automatically generating predictions and salesmen-recommendations relating to sales, the system comprising at least one processor configured to: receive customers' historical sales data relating to one or more previous sale attempts wherein the customers historical sales data includes two or more data fiel...
1-32. (canceled) 33. A system for automatically generating a statistical model capable of providing probabilities of successful future interactions with one or more potential customers of a company, the system comprising at least one processor configured to: obtain a plurality of groups of values of corresponding param...
A system for automatically generating predictions and salesmen-recommendations relating to sales, the system comprising at least one processor configured to: receive customers' historical sales data relating to one or more previous sale attempts wherein the customers historical sales data includes two or more data fiel...
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Device and method for visual technical support of manual order-picking processes through device with at least one (mobile) unit having optical sensing detection device, optical display device, data processing device and wireless data interface to data-processing system having product management software and connection ...
1. A method for the visual technical support of manual order-picking processes through a device with at least one mobile unit, having an optical sensing detection device, an optical display device, a data processing device and a data interface for wireless connection to a stationary electronic data-processing system, w...
Device and method for visual technical support of manual order-picking processes through device with at least one (mobile) unit having optical sensing detection device, optical display device, data processing device and wireless data interface to data-processing system having product management software and connection ...
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A primary online system infers interests for its users based on interest information in a secondary online system. Users that have user profiles in both the primary online system and the secondary online system are identified, and those associated with a target interest in the secondary online system are selected as pa...
1. A method comprising: identifying a plurality of users having a first user profile in a primary online system and a second user profile in a secondary online system, the second user profile including one or more interests of the user; selecting a training group of users from the identified plurality of users, each us...
A primary online system infers interests for its users based on interest information in a secondary online system. Users that have user profiles in both the primary online system and the secondary online system are identified, and those associated with a target interest in the secondary online system are selected as pa...
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Embodiments of the invention relate to establishing commodity traceability across supplier, manufacturer, and customer processes via end-to-end commodity marking traceability. A manufacturer receives incoming material, such as an industry standard commodity, from a supplier and authenticates a marking affixed to the in...
1. A method comprising: receiving incoming material with a first applied marking and authenticating the first marking of the incoming material; applying a second marking to the incoming material in response to authentication; creating a first relationship between the markings, the first relationship connecting the firs...
Embodiments of the invention relate to establishing commodity traceability across supplier, manufacturer, and customer processes via end-to-end commodity marking traceability. A manufacturer receives incoming material, such as an industry standard commodity, from a supplier and authenticates a marking affixed to the in...
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A method and apparatus for identifying skills in an organization. An information management system comprises a hypergraph and a skill analyzer. The hypergraph comprising influence objects; edges, wherein a first portion the edges connect influence objects to objects for people in the organization and a second portion o...
1. An information management system comprising: a hypergraph comprising influence objects; edges, wherein a first portion of the edges connect influence objects to objects for people in an organization and a second portion of the edges connect the influence objects to the objects for skills for the people; and a group ...
A method and apparatus for identifying skills in an organization. An information management system comprises a hypergraph and a skill analyzer. The hypergraph comprising influence objects; edges, wherein a first portion the edges connect influence objects to objects for people in the organization and a second portion o...
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A system and method for gift cards, account controls, and payment processor integration with email payment in an e-commerce system is disclosed. The system and method include receiving parameters, from a full-customer, for a sub-customer to access an account of the full-customer, wherein the full-customer provides an i...
1. A method for gift cards, account controls, and payment processor integration with email payment in an e-commerce system, the method comprising: receiving parameters, from a full-customer, for a sub-customer to access an account of the full-customer, wherein the full-customer provides an identifier of the sub-custome...
A system and method for gift cards, account controls, and payment processor integration with email payment in an e-commerce system is disclosed. The system and method include receiving parameters, from a full-customer, for a sub-customer to access an account of the full-customer, wherein the full-customer provides an i...
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Embodiments of the invention are directed to a system and method for linking interactions. The method includes grouping a plurality of customer-agent interactions into a category upon identifying one or more predetermined common characteristics in the customer-agent interactions and linking at least two of said custome...
1. A computer-implemented method for handling customer-agent interactions, the method comprising: grouping a plurality of customer-agent interactions into a category upon identifying one or more predetermined common characteristics associated with the customer-agent interactions; linking at least two of said customer-a...
Embodiments of the invention are directed to a system and method for linking interactions. The method includes grouping a plurality of customer-agent interactions into a category upon identifying one or more predetermined common characteristics in the customer-agent interactions and linking at least two of said custome...
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A simulation system and technique for simulating a project is described. The simulation system includes a work detail database having stored therein a plurality of attributes for the project, and a schedule generator coupled to receive information from the work detail database and having a push processor and a pull pro...
1. In a processor, a method of simulating a project comprising: storing in a storage device, a work details table having a user-determined number of columns with each of the columns having a user-defined meaning; defining precedence constraints in a precedence graph; populating the work details table with data; and gen...
A simulation system and technique for simulating a project is described. The simulation system includes a work detail database having stored therein a plurality of attributes for the project, and a schedule generator coupled to receive information from the work detail database and having a push processor and a pull pro...
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Methods and devices for providing instructions to treat and for treating patients through the use of medical devices are provided. Some embodiments treat musculoskeletal conditions by providing for alignment of bones by use of bone alignment devices in accordance with instructions provided through a prescription. Other...
1. A method, comprising: at a multifunction computer with an image capture mechanism: capturing an image provided by a health care provider, wherein the image includes data specifying at least a portion of a prescription; and in response to the data specifying at least a portion of a prescription: displaying at least a...
Methods and devices for providing instructions to treat and for treating patients through the use of medical devices are provided. Some embodiments treat musculoskeletal conditions by providing for alignment of bones by use of bone alignment devices in accordance with instructions provided through a prescription. Other...
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A trading platform adapted for pairs trading of unrelated securities from one or more asset classes using a single order approach is provided.
1. A computer-implemented method of conducting a pairs trade, said method comprising: presenting, by a programmed computer, a plurality of predefined pairs of unrelated securities; receiving, by the programmed computer, a selection of a predefined pair from said plurality of predefined pairs for a pairs trade order, sa...
A trading platform adapted for pairs trading of unrelated securities from one or more asset classes using a single order approach is provided.1. A computer-implemented method of conducting a pairs trade, said method comprising: presenting, by a programmed computer, a plurality of predefined pairs of unrelated securitie...
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A green building materials system and method are provided in which a decision engine determines one or more designs (each have one or more building components) based on a set of building related inputs and a utility function of each particular user.
1. A green building design determining system, comprising: a computer-implemented green building unit; one or more client computing devices, each client computing device having a processor and memory and being capable of connecting to the green building unit over a link; and the green building unit having a decision en...
A green building materials system and method are provided in which a decision engine determines one or more designs (each have one or more building components) based on a set of building related inputs and a utility function of each particular user.1. A green building design determining system, comprising: a computer-i...
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A device implementing notification based provisioning of card accounts may include at least one processor configured to receive, from a service provider, an indication of a card account of a user, and to determine whether the card account is eligible to be added to a first device of the user for use in a wireless trans...
1. A device comprising: at least one processor configured to: receive, from a service provider, an indication of a card account of a user; determine whether the card account is eligible to be added to a first device for use in a wireless transaction system; when the card account is determined to be eligible to be added...
A device implementing notification based provisioning of card accounts may include at least one processor configured to receive, from a service provider, an indication of a card account of a user, and to determine whether the card account is eligible to be added to a first device of the user for use in a wireless trans...
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An uncolored roofing granule including a low solar absorption base and a low solar absorption and solar opaque coating presented on the base, the coating including a binder, a pigment, wherein the binder includes a curable component and a non-clay, thermally reactive curing agent.
1. An uncolored roofing granule comprising: a low solar absorption base; and a low solar absorption and solar opaque coating presented on said base, said coating comprising a binder, a pigment, wherein said binder comprises a curable component and a non-clay, thermally reactive curing agent. 2. The uncolored roofing gr...
An uncolored roofing granule including a low solar absorption base and a low solar absorption and solar opaque coating presented on the base, the coating including a binder, a pigment, wherein the binder includes a curable component and a non-clay, thermally reactive curing agent.1. An uncolored roofing granule compris...
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According to one aspect of the invention there is provided a method, comprising (a) maintaining a collection of voice signatures, at least a subset of which is organized to form a list of voice signatures, each belonging to a disqualified candidate; (b) obtaining a voice sample for a candidate; (c) comparing the voice ...
1. A method, comprising: (a) maintaining a collection of voice signatures, at least a subset of which is organized to form a list of voice signatures, each belonging to a disqualified candidate; (b) obtaining a voice sample for a candidate; (c) comparing the voice sample with the voice signatures in the list; and (...
According to one aspect of the invention there is provided a method, comprising (a) maintaining a collection of voice signatures, at least a subset of which is organized to form a list of voice signatures, each belonging to a disqualified candidate; (b) obtaining a voice sample for a candidate; (c) comparing the voice ...
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A combination of two or more offers may be selected from a plurality of offers to be served to potential respondents, in a method performed using one or more processors in a computing system. The method of selecting may comprises receiving a request for a selection of a combination of two or more offers from the sets o...
1. A method of selecting one or more offers to be served to a respondent from a set of offers having multiple characteristics, wherein each characteristic has more than one possible value, the method being performed using one or more processors in a computing system, wherein the method of selecting comprises: receiving...
A combination of two or more offers may be selected from a plurality of offers to be served to potential respondents, in a method performed using one or more processors in a computing system. The method of selecting may comprises receiving a request for a selection of a combination of two or more offers from the sets o...
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A bearing system includes a first bearing, the first bearing being annular in shape and defining a ring aperture, the first bearing including a first surface and a second surface, a second bearing being substantially the same in construction to the first bearing, a first surface of the second bearing contacting a secon...
1. A bearing system comprising: a first bearing, the first bearing being annular in shape and defining a ring aperture, the first bearing including a first surface and a second surface, a second bearing being substantially the same in construction to the first bearing, a first surface of the second bearing contacting a...
A bearing system includes a first bearing, the first bearing being annular in shape and defining a ring aperture, the first bearing including a first surface and a second surface, a second bearing being substantially the same in construction to the first bearing, a first surface of the second bearing contacting a secon...
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A method is provided for the ranking of health care providers, the method comprising: identification of a user and logging of the user into a database having user information stored therein; entering of additional user demographic information necessary for a comparison of health care provider services; selecting a desi...
1. A method for the ranking of health care providers, the method comprising: identification of a user and logging of said user into a database having user information stored therein; entering of additional user demographic information necessary for a comparison of health care provider services; selecting a desired medi...
A method is provided for the ranking of health care providers, the method comprising: identification of a user and logging of the user into a database having user information stored therein; entering of additional user demographic information necessary for a comparison of health care provider services; selecting a desi...
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Systems and methods of searching stored flight plan information using a custom search query including at least one aircraft parameter condition or environmental parameter condition. The systems and method include receiving, using a user interface module, a custom search query comprising an aircraft parameter condition ...
1. An aircraft display system, comprising: a memory module configured to store flight plan information; a receiver module configured to receive updated flight plan information; a display module; a user interface module configured to receive a custom search query, the custom search query comprising at least one of aircr...
Systems and methods of searching stored flight plan information using a custom search query including at least one aircraft parameter condition or environmental parameter condition. The systems and method include receiving, using a user interface module, a custom search query comprising an aircraft parameter condition ...
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An adaptive scheduling system is configured to adaptively schedule flights for aircraft, and includes a flight history database that stores historical data regarding one or both of the aircraft and one or more locations to and from which the aircraft travels, and a delay determination control unit in communication with...
1. An adaptive scheduling system that is configured to adaptively schedule flights for an aircraft, the adaptive scheduling system comprising: a flight history database that stores historical data regarding one or both of the aircraft and one or more locations to and from which the aircraft travels; a delay determinati...
An adaptive scheduling system is configured to adaptively schedule flights for aircraft, and includes a flight history database that stores historical data regarding one or both of the aircraft and one or more locations to and from which the aircraft travels, and a delay determination control unit in communication with...
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A questionnaire including one or more questions associated with an ability of an employee to perform a job for an employer is provided. Answers to the one or more questions of the questionnaire are received from the employee. An evaluation of the one or more answers as to the ability of the employee to safely perform t...
1. A method, comprising: providing a questionnaire comprising one or more questions associated with an ability of an employee to perform a job for an employer; receiving answers to the one or more questions of the questionnaire from the employee; determining an evaluation of the one or more answers as to the ability of...
A questionnaire including one or more questions associated with an ability of an employee to perform a job for an employer is provided. Answers to the one or more questions of the questionnaire are received from the employee. An evaluation of the one or more answers as to the ability of the employee to safely perform t...
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