SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF ENABLING FORECASTING

In some embodiments, apparatuses and methods are provided to enable wide access to numerous different previously compiled forecast modeling. In some embodiments, a system is provided that enables wide access to forecasting, comprising: a forecast model database that maintains numerous different forecast models that when run produce resulting forecast data relevant to making business decisions; and a forecasting interface system configured to receive multiple different forecast requests for forecast request data, which comprises a forecast model index comprising identifiers of the numerous different predefined forecast models and for each of the numerous different forecast models relevance characteristics, wherein the forecasting interface system selects, for each received forecast request, a forecast model of the numerous different forecast models based on a relationship between the corresponding forecast request data and the relevance characteristics.

Shopping cart frame

Infant carrier holder

An infant carrier holder has a floor with a ramp and sidewalls and is mounted to a shopping cart. The ramp and sidewalls can contribute to stably supporting an infant carrier. The holder serves as a mechanical interface between an infant carrier, which can be received in the holder, and the shopping cart. The holder can be concavely shaped to assist in shopping cart nesting in addition to supporting a received infant carrier at a desired angle. The holder can be adjustably mounted to a gate or a basket of the shopping cart and may/may not interfere with nesting operations. The holder permits an infant carrier to be supported on a shopping cart without using a significant amount of shopping cart space or interfering with nesting operations.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AUTONOMOUS DRONE NAVIGATION

Described are systems, methods, and computer readable medium for a drone navigation system. Exemplary embodiments provide a drone with an imaging device and a computing device in communication with the drone. The computing device receives a selection of a CAD blueprint that includes measurements of an interior portion of a building, and receives a start point and an end point on the blueprint. The computing device analyzes the blueprint and generates a route from the start point to the end point, and determines a first set of instructions in terms of distance and degrees to navigate the generated route. The computing device processes the first set of instructions to generate a second set of instructions in terms of yaw, pitch and roll. The second set of instructions are exported to the drone to cause the drone to navigate the generated route in the building.

Infant carrier holder

An infant carrier holder has a floor with a ramp and sidewalls and is mounted to a shopping cart. The ramp and sidewalls can contribute to stably supporting an infant carrier. The holder serves as a mechanical interface between an infant carrier, which can be received in the holder, and the shopping cart. The holder can be concavely shaped to assist in shopping cart nesting in addition to supporting a received infant carrier at a desired angle. The holder can be adjustably mounted to a gate or a basket of the shopping cart and may/may not interfere with nesting operations. The holder permits an infant carrier to be supported on a shopping cart without using a significant amount of shopping cart space or interfering with nesting operations.

Infant carrier transport

Infant carriers are stably supported and transported by being positioned on a frame set on wheels. The frame may include an infant carrier holder with a floor with a ramp and sidewalls. The infant carrier holder may be integral with the frame or may be mounted to a mounting device that can be adjusted for mounting angle or height. A handle is provided to the frame at a position that is suitable for a person in a wheelchair to grasp the frame and move the transport. A handle suitable for a standing person to grasp the frame may optionally be provided. The transport permits a person that may have difficulty carrying or transporting an infant carrier to more easily transport the infant carrier in a standing or a seated position, the latter as may be the case with a wheelchair occupant. The transport may be fastened to the wheelchair.

Infant Carrier Holder

An infant carrier holder has a floor with a ramp and sidewalls and is mounted to a shopping cart. The ramp and sidewalls can contribute to stably supporting an infant carrier. The holder serves as a mechanical interface between an infant carrier, which can be received in the holder, and the shopping cart. The holder can be concavely shaped to assist in shopping cart nesting in addition to supporting a received infant carrier at a desired angle. The holder can be adjustably mounted to a gate or a basket of the shopping cart and may/may not interfere with nesting operations. The holder permits an infant carrier to be supported on a shopping cart without using a significant amount of shopping cart space or interfering with nesting operations. 1. An infant carrier holder for supporting a handheld infant carrier on a shopping cart , comprising:a floor element with a top surface for supporting the infant carrier;a plurality of sidewalls connected to the floor element and extending above the top surface for limiting lateral movement of the infant carrier; andat least one of the sidewalls being suitable for rigidly mounting the infant carrier holder to the shopping cart and including an inner surface that is parallel to a shopping cart basket wall when the infant carrier holder is mounted to the basket wall of the shopping cart with the at least one sidewall.2. The infant carrier holder according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one sidewall is configured and arranged to permit mounting to a gate of the shopping cart.3. The infant carrier holder according to claim 2 , further comprising the floor element extending in an upward direction away from the gate of the shopping cart claim 2 , such that a handheld infant carrier placed atop the floor element is urged toward the gate.4. The infant carrier holder according to claim 1 , further comprising at least one ramp protruding from the floor element for contributing to supporting an overlaid handheld infant carrier in a stable ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF CONTROLLING QUANTITIES OF DENOMINATIONS OF CURRENCY AT A RETAIL SHOPPING FACILITY

In some embodiments, systems and methods are provided to forecast denomination needs at one or more retail shopping facilities. The system comprises a control circuit configured to determine a predicted optimized quantity of each of multiple different denominations of currency to be available for use at a retail shopping facility over a future period of time as a function of historic needs; select for each of the multiple denominations one of multiple different models; forecast a quantity of each of the multiple denominations to be present at the termination of the first future period of time by applying the selected one of the models; and determine, for each of the multiple denominations, whether the forecasted quantity of the denomination is greater than a threshold quantity of that denomination of the currency. 1. A system to forecast denomination needs at a retail shopping facility , comprising:a control circuit coupled with a transceivers; anda memory coupled to the control circuit and storing computer instructions that when executed by the control circuit cause the control circuit to:determine a predicted optimized quantity of each of multiple different denominations of currency to be available for use at a first retail shopping facility over a first future period of time as a function of historic needs of each of the multiple denominations, wherein the first future period of time is at least twenty four hours in the future;select for each of the multiple denominations one of multiple different models;forecast a quantity of each of the multiple denominations to be present at the termination of the first future period of time by applying the selected one of the models; anddetermine, for each of the multiple denominations of the currency, whether the forecasted quantity of the denomination of the currency is greater than a threshold quantity of that denomination of the currency.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the control circuit claim 1 , in selecting for ...

CART FOR LARGE AREA OBJECTS

A cart for transporting large area objects provides a region that can support objects that have a large height and width relative to depth dimension, while accommodating more conventionally sized and shaped objects, such as might be found in a retail environment. A central leg divides the payload area of the cart into a large area object carrying portion and a region that is larger in dimension than the large area object region. The central leg is set back from a front edge of the cart, and includes a slanted upper portion to avoid interference with components of other like carts to permit the like carts to be nested. The cart permits relatively large area objects to be transported with relative ease, in addition to conventionally sized and shaped objects. 1. A wheeled cart for transporting a large area object , comprising:a frame that includes a deck portion and an upright portion;a central leg coupled to the deck portion at a location being spaced from a front edge and toward one side of the deck and being coupled to the upright portion to form a smaller dimensional area partially defined by the upright portion, one side of the central leg and the lower deck in relation to a larger dimensional area partially defined by the upright portion, another side of the central leg and the lower deck; andthe shape and arrangement of the central leg contributing to support for a large area object located in the smaller dimensional area and permitting the cart to nest with other like carts.2. The cart according to claim 1 , further comprising a crossbar attached to the deck claim 1 , the central leg being coupled to the crossbar.3. The cart according to claim 1 , further comprising a support member connected to the upper portion claim 1 , the central leg being coupled to the support member.4. The cart according to claim 1 , wherein the central leg further comprises a slanted portion near an upper end of the central leg to accommodate nesting operation.5. The cart according to ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SIMULATING GOODS IN BULK

A retail display provides a simulation of stacked, palletized goods. The display simulates stacked bulk goods in bulk with a fabric cover draped on a tubular frame, where graphics and/or designs are applied to the fabric cover to simulate images of goods or stacks of goods. The fabric cover can be secured to the frame, both of which can be secured separately or together to a pallet as a support. The fabric cover and frame can be implemented in various shapes and sizes to accommodate different pallet sizes while simulating stacked bulk goods. The display eliminates the risks involved in providing actual bulk goods in palletized form for marketing and promotion purposes. The fabric cover is provided with various features, such as wind slits or rain holes to permit the display to withstand various environmental conditions. 1. A device for simulating stacked products , comprising:a display member that describes a three dimensional volume and that includes spaced surfaces that describe an outer surface suitable for receiving a design that simulates a three dimensional stack of products;a support structure interior to the outer surface and coupled to the display member for supporting the spaced surfaces; anda retainer mechanism for retaining the display member to the support structure.2. The device according to claim 1 , further comprising a base member for supporting one or more of the display member or the support structure atop the base member.3. The device according to claim 2 , wherein the base member is a pallet.4. The device according to claim 1 , wherein at least one spaced surface is composed of a fabric material.5. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the support structure is a tubular frame.6. The device according to claim 4 , wherein the support structure is a tubular frame claim 4 , and the fabric material is draped over the tubular frame to form the at least one spaced surface.7. The device according to claim 4 , further comprising wind slits in the at ...

INFANT CARRIER HOLDER

An infant carrier holder has a floor with a ramp and sidewalls and is mounted to a shopping cart. The ramp and sidewalls can contribute to stably supporting an infant carrier. The holder serves as a mechanical interface between an infant carrier, which can be received in the holder, and the shopping cart. The holder can be concavely shaped to assist in shopping cart nesting in addition to supporting a received infant carrier at a desired angle. The holder can be adjustably mounted to a gate or a basket of the shopping cart and may/may not interfere with nesting operations. The holder permits an infant carrier to be supported on a shopping cart without using a significant amount of shopping cart space or interfering with nesting operations. 12-. (canceled)3. An infant carrier holder for supporting an infant carrier on a shopping cart with a handle , comprising:a floor element for supporting the infant carrier;a plurality of sidewalls connected to the floor element for limiting lateral movement of the infant carrier;a mounting component located on at least one surface of the infant carrier holder and operative to be coupled to the shopping cart to mount the infant carrier holder to the shopping cart; andan extended end of the floor element that is higher than and opposite to at least one other end being at a height above the handle, such that the extended end can rest on and move atop of another handle of another shopping cart into which the shopping cart is nested.4. The infant carrier holder according to claim 3 , wherein the mounting component is configured and arranged to permit mounting to a gate of the shopping cart.5. The infant carrier holder according to claim 4 , further comprising the floor element extending in an upward direction away from the gate of the shopping cart claim 4 , such that an infant carrier placed atop the floor element is urged toward the gate.6. The infant carrier holder according to claim 3 , further comprising at least one ramp ...

FLASH STERILIZATION CONTAINER

A flash sterilization container includes a hermetically sealed rigid and impermeable metal bellow valve. Upon pressurization of the external environment with steam the height of the bellow valve is reduced and this opens the valve thereby allowing steam to enter the sterilization container. Reducing the pressure outside of the sterilization container to atmospheric pressure increases the height of the bellow valve and closes the valve, thereby isolating the sterilized objects within the sterilization container. 1. A sterilization container comprising:a container comprising a base, four side walls and an open top;a lid shaped and dimensioned to cover and seal the entire open top of the container;wherein the lid comprises an aperture that is sealed with a pressure actuated valve assembly;wherein the pressure actuated valve assembly comprises a cylindrical metal component and a hermetically sealed metal bellow component positioned within the cylindrical metal component; andwherein the pressure actuated valve assembly opens or closes by decreasing or increasing the height of the hermetically sealed metal bellow component, respectively.2. The sterilization container of claim 1 , wherein the hermetically sealed metal bellow component comprises a hollow metal bellow body comprising a hermetically sealed inner space comprising a small amount of air.3. The sterilization container of claim 2 , wherein the hollow metal bellow body comprises a dome-shaped closed bottom and an open top claim 2 , and wherein a plate is welded to the open top of the hollow metal bellow body claim 2 , thereby sealing hermetically the inner space of the hollow metal bellow body and trapping the small amount of air within the hermetically sealed inner space.4. The sterilization container of claim 1 , wherein upon increasing the pressure outside of the sterilization container with steam the height of the hermetically sealed metal bellow decreases and causes the pressure actuated valve assembly to ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AUTONOMOUS DRONE NAVIGATION

Described are systems, methods, and computer readable medium for a drone navigation system. Exemplary embodiments provide a drone with an imaging device and a computing device in communication with the drone. The computing device receives a selection of a CAD blueprint that includes measurements of an interior portion of a building, and receives a start point and an end point on the blueprint. The computing device analyzes the blueprint and generates a route from the start point to the end point, and determines a first set of instructions in terms of distance and degrees to navigate the generated route. The computing device processes the first set of instructions to generate a second set of instructions in terms of yaw, pitch and roll. The second set of instructions are exported to the drone to cause the drone to navigate the generated route in the building. 1. A drone system comprising:a drone equipped with an imaging device; anda computing device in communication with the drone;wherein the computing device is configured to:receive a selection of a CAD blueprint, the CAD blueprint including measurements of an interior portion of a building,receive input indicating a start point and an end point on the blueprint,establish multiple waypoints, each of the multiple waypoints at a predetermined distance from a fixture in the CAD blueprint; andinstruct the drone to fly between the waypoints, and to stop at each of the multiple waypoints to record each fixture until at least a section of the interior portion of the building has been scanned.2. The drone system of claim 1 , further comprising:a server configured to perform image processing, andwherein the drone stops periodically while navigating the route and actuates an imaging device to acquire imaging data, the imaging data transmitted to a server for image processing.3. The drone system of claim 2 , wherein the imaging data indicates information related to items placed on a plurality of shelves in the building.4. The ...

Infant Carrier Holder

An infant carrier holder has a floor with a ramp and sidewalls and is mounted to a shopping cart. The ramp and sidewalls can contribute to stably supporting an infant carrier. The holder serves as a mechanical interface between an infant carrier, which can be received in the holder, and the shopping cart. The holder can be concavely shaped to assist in shopping cart nesting in addition to supporting a received infant carrier at a desired angle. The holder can be adjustably mounted to a gate or a basket of the shopping cart and may/may not interfere with nesting operations. The holder permits an infant carrier to be supported on a shopping cart without using a significant amount of shopping cart space or interfering with nesting operations.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF ENABLING FORECASTING

In some embodiments, apparatuses and methods are provided to enable wide access to numerous different previously compiled forecast modeling. In some embodiments, a system is provided that enables wide access to forecasting, comprising: a forecast model database that maintains numerous different forecast models that when run produce resulting forecast data relevant to making business decisions; and a forecasting interface system configured to receive multiple different forecast requests for forecast request data, which comprises a forecast model index comprising identifiers of the numerous different predefined forecast models and for each of the numerous different forecast models relevance characteristics, wherein the forecasting interface system selects, for each received forecast request, a forecast model of the numerous different forecast models based on a relationship between the corresponding forecast request data and the relevance characteristics. 1. A system to enable wide access to retail forecasting , comprising:a forecast model database, implemented through multiple different physical memory components distributed over and communicatively coupled with a distributed communication network, wherein the forecast model database maintains numerous different retail forecast models that when run produce resulting forecast data relevant to making business decisions in operating at least one retail shopping facility, and further maintains, for each of a subset of one or more of the retail forecast models, multiple different versions of the respective retail forecast model each being more relevant to variations on similar forecast request data; receive, over the distributed communication network from a plurality of different and geographically distributed requestor computer systems, multiple different retail forecast requests, wherein the forecasting interface system comprises a forecast model index comprising identifiers of the numerous different predefined retail ...

INFANT CARRIER TRANSPORT

Infant carriers are stably supported and transported by being positioned on a frame set on wheels. The frame may include an infant carrier holder with a floor with a ramp and sidewalls. The infant carrier holder may be integral with the frame or may be mounted to a mounting device that can be adjusted for mounting angle or height. A handle is provided to the frame at a position that is suitable for a person in a wheelchair to grasp the frame and move the transport. A handle suitable for a standing person to grasp the frame may optionally be provided. The transport permits a person that may have difficulty carrying or transporting an infant carrier to more easily transport the infant carrier in a standing or a seated position, the latter as may be the case with a wheelchair occupant. The transport may be fastened to the wheelchair. 1. An infant carrier transport for transporting an infant carrier , comprising:a frame for supporting the infant carrier;a plurality of wheels connected to and supporting the frame for movement;an infant carrier holder attached to the frame for stably supporting the infant carrier; anda handle section of the frame including a portion arranged at a height above the wheels and below the infant carrier holder.2. The transport according to claim 1 , further comprising a mounting element for mounting the infant carrier holder.3. The transport according to claim 2 , further comprising an adjustable mechanism for adjusting one or more of an angle of mounting or a height of mounting the infant carrier holder on the mounting element.4. The transport according to claim 1 , wherein the infant carrier holder further comprises:a floor element for supporting the infant carrier;a plurality of sidewalls connected to the floor element for limiting lateral movement of the infant carrier; anda mounting component located on at least one surface of the infant carrier holder and configured to be coupled to the frame to mount the infant carrier holder to the ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONDITION COMPLIANCE

In some embodiments, apparatuses and methods are provided herein useful to monitoring condition compliance. In some embodiments, a system comprises a child device comprising a child device sensor configured to capture condition data, a child device memory configured to store the condition data, a child device transmitter configured to transmit the condition data, and a control circuit configured to cause transmission of a discovery message, receive acknowledgment messages, determine if the discovery message reached a parent device, if the discovery message reached a parent device, cause transmission of the condition data to the parent device, and if the discovery message did not reach a parent device, determine, from the other devices, one of the other devices, and cause transmission of the condition data to the one of the other devices, and the parent device configured to store and transmit condition data received from a plurality of child devices. 1. A system for monitoring condition compliance of products for retail sale in a delivery vehicle , the system comprising:a child device, wherein the child device is configured to be incorporated with a container housing a product, wherein the container is located in the delivery vehicle, the child device comprising:a child device sensor, wherein the child device sensor is configured to capture condition data associated with the product;a child device memory, wherein the child device memory is configured to store the condition data associated with the product;a child device transmitter, wherein the child device transmitter is configured to transmit the condition data associated with the product; and cause transmission, via the child device transmitter, of a discovery message;', 'receive, from other devices via the child device transmitter, acknowledgment messages;', 'determine, based on the acknowledgment messages, if the discovery message reached a parent device;', 'cause transmission of the condition data associated ...

NESTED BLOCKCHAIN SYSTEM

Described in detail herein is a nested blockchain system. The nested blockchain system can include distributed nodes in a network. A node is configured to generate a master cryptographically verifiable distributed ledger represented by a sequence of blocks. The node spawns a first sub cryptographically verifiable ledger represented by a first genesis block containing a hash value referencing the first block generated in the master cryptographically verifiable ledger, in response to a first event. The node purges the first sub cryptographically verifiable ledger, in response to a second event. 1. A distributed database management system , the system comprising: generate a master cryptographically verifiable distributed ledger that will be represented by a sequence of blocks, each block to contain one or more transactions records and each subsequent block to contain a hash value associated with the previous block;', 'generate a first block in the master cryptographically verifiable ledger for a first event;', 'verify that the first event corresponds with a first set of one or more conditions;', 'in response to verification of the first event, spawn a first sub cryptographically verifiable ledger represented by a first genesis block containing a hash value referencing the first block generated in the master cryptographically verifiable ledger;', 'generate a second block in the first sub cryptographically verifiable ledger for a second event;, 'a node of a plurality of distributed nodes in a network, the node configured to 'in response to the verification of the second event, purge the first sub cryptographically verifiable ledger.', 'verify that the second event corresponds with a second set of one or more conditions; and'}2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the node is programmed to receive a third event.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the node is programmed to:generate a third block in the master cryptographically verifiable ledger containing transaction records of ...

DENOMINATION DISTRIBUTION AND REALLOCATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS

In some embodiments, systems and methods are provided that reallocate quantities of denominations. Some embodiments provide retail till check-in denomination allocation systems, comprising: a transaction history database; a reallocation rules database; and a reallocation system control circuit configured to: evaluate a check-in time of a till relative to a duration rule, and identify that a check-out duration of the till is more than a threshold duration and spanning more than a single transaction period; identify check-in quantities for each of multiple different denominations of currency at the check-in time; and access reallocation rules, and define based on the reallocation rules representative reallocation of the check-in quantities for each of the multiple different denominations across each of multiple transaction periods of time such that portions of the check-in quantities for the multiple different denominations are considered to have been available during the respective multiple transaction periods. 1. A retail till check-in denomination allocation system , comprising:a transaction history database configured to store information corresponding to sales transactions at each of multiple point-of-sale (POS) systems located at one of the multiple different retail facilities;a reallocation rules database storing rules applied in reallocating quantities of different denominations; anda reallocation system control circuit communicatively coupled with the transaction history database and the reallocation rules database, and memory storing code that when implemented by the reallocation system control circuit causes the reallocation control circuit to:evaluate a check-in time of a first till relative to a duration rule, and identify that a check-out duration of the first till, between a check-out time and the check-in time of the first till, is more than a threshold duration and spanning more than a single transaction period;identify check-in quantities for each of ...

INFANT CARRIER HOLDER

An infant carrier holder has a floor with a ramp and sidewalls and is mounted to a shopping cart. The ramp and sidewalls can contribute to stably supporting an infant carrier. The holder serves as a mechanical interface between an infant carrier, which can be received in the holder, and the shopping cart. The holder can be concavely shaped to assist in shopping cart nesting in addition to supporting a received infant carrier at a desired angle. The holder can be adjustably mounted to a gate or a basket of the shopping cart and may/may not interfere with nesting operations. The holder permits an infant carrier to be supported on a shopping cart without using a significant amount of shopping cart space or interfering with nesting operations. 1. An infant carrier holder for supporting an infant carrier on a shopping cart with a handle and a basket with a top extent , comprising:a floor element for supporting the infant carrier;a plurality of sidewalls attached to the floor element for limiting lateral movement of the infant carrier;a mounting component located on at least one surface of the infant carrier holder and operative to be coupled to the shopping cart to mount the infant carrier holder to the shopping cart such that at least a portion of the floor element is positioned below the top extent of the basket; andan extended end of the floor element that is higher than and opposite to at least one other end being at a height above the handle, such that the extended end can rest on and move atop of another handle of another shopping cart into which the shopping cart is nested.2. The infant carrier holder according to claim 1 , wherein the mounting component is configured and arranged to permit mounting to a gate of the shopping cart.3. The infant carrier holder according to claim 2 , further comprising the floor element extending in an upward direction away from the gate of the shopping cart claim 2 , such that an infant carrier placed atop the floor element is urged ...

VERTICAL-LIFT AUGMENTATION SYSTEM

In an embodiment, a vertical-lift augmentation system for an aircraft includes a fan bank mounted to the aircraft in proximity to a wing of the aircraft, where the fan bank may include at least one fan. The vertical-lift augmentation system also includes a panel movably attached to the aircraft in relation to the fan bank, where the panel is adjustable between at least a first position in which the panel encloses the fan bank in the aircraft and a second position in which the panel at least partially exposes the fan bank. 1. A vertical-lift augmentation system for an aircraft comprising:a first fan bank mounted to a wing of the aircraft on a first side of a fuselage of the aircraft, wherein the first fan bank comprises at least one fan;a second fan bank mounted to the wing of the aircraft on a second side of the fuselage opposite the first side;a first panel movably attached to the wing in relation to the first fan bank, wherein the first panel is adjustable between at least a first position in which the first panel encloses the first fan bank in the wing and a second position in which the first panel at least partially exposes the first fan bank; anda second panel movably attached to the wing in relation to the second fan bank, wherein the second panel is adjustable between at least a first position in which the second panel encloses the second fan bank in the wing and a second position in which the second panel at least partially exposes the second fan bank.2. The vertical-lift augmentation system of claim 1 , wherein the first panel and the second panel each comprise at least a portion of a surface of the wing.3. The vertical-lift augmentation system of claim 1 , wherein:the first panel is configured to adjust to the first position thereof during a first mode of operation of the aircraft and to adjust to the second position thereof during a second mode of operation of the aircraft; andthe at least one fan of the first fan bank is configured to engage during a ...

Information Display Device and Technique

Discussed herein are techniques and implementations for deployment of machine-readable indicia on objects. The deployment can be achieved with a mechanical device to affix the machine-readable indicia to an object. The machine-readable indicia can be applied to the mechanical device, which then can be affixed to the object. The mechanical device can be portable and easily affixed to the object with snap-coupling fasteners. Structures on the mechanical device can help to locate and/or maintain the device on the object.

Systems and Methods Exception Handling in a Distributed Computing Environment

Described in detail herein is a system for resolving data discrepancies. A central computing system can generate a master cryptographically verifiable ledger. The central computing system can be in communication with independently operated domains. The central computing system can receive an event associated with at least one physical object. In response to receiving the event, the central computing system can generate an additional block containing one or more new transaction records in the master cryptographically verifiable ledger. The central computing system, can transmit an alert the independently operated domain affected by the one or more new transaction records. The independently operated domain can generate an additional sub-block in a sub cryptographically verifiable ledger associated with the first independently operated domain. 1. A system for exception handling in a blockchain system , the system comprising:a plurality of independently operated domains, each independently operated domain of the plurality of independently operated domains associated with a distinct cryptographically verifiable ledger represented by a sequence of blocks, each block containing one or more transactions records and each subsequent block containing a hash value associated with the previous block;a central computing system in communication with the plurality of independently operated domains, the central computing system configured to:receive an alert of a creation of a new block in a cryptographically verifiable ledger associated with a first one of the plurality of independently operated domain;in response to receiving the alert of the creation of the new block in the cryptographically verifiable ledger associated with the first one of the plurality of independently operated domains, identify an error in one or more of the plurality of independently operated domains different than the first one of the plurality of independently operated domains;trigger creation of ...

System and Methods for Multi-Variant Tracking

Described in detail herein is an multi-variant tracking system. Independently operated domains can be associated with a cryptographically verifiable ledger represented by a sequence of blocks. The central computing system can receive an alert of a creation of a new block in a cryptographically verifiable ledger associated with a first independently operated domain. The central computing system can determine one or more independently operated domains affected by a change in a first data value of a first type. The central computing system can determine a type of a type of data value associated with other transaction records in each cryptographically verifiable ledger for each of the independently operated domains. The central computing system can convert the change in the first data value of the first type to a corresponding change in a data value of a different type of data value. 1. A system for multi-variant tracking in a distributed system , the system comprising:a plurality of independently operated domains, each independently operated domain associated with a cryptographically verifiable ledger represented by a sequence of blocks, each block containing one or more transactions records and each subsequent block containing a hash value associated with the previous block;a central computing system in communication with a plurality of independently operated domains, the central computing system configured to:receive an alert of a creation of a new block in a cryptographically verifiable ledger associated with a first independently operated domain, the new block containing transaction records associated with a change in a first data value of a first type;determine one or more independently operated domains affected by a change in a first data value of a first type in response to receiving an alert that a new block in a cryptographically verifiable ledger associated with a first independently operated domain is created, the new block containing transaction records ...

Nested Blockchain System

Described in detail herein is a nested blockchain system. The nested blockchain system can include distributed nodes in a network. A node is configured to generate a master cryptographically verifiable distributed ledger represented by a sequence of blocks. The node spawns a first sub cryptographically verifiable ledger represented by a first genesis block containing a hash value referencing the first block generated in the master cryptographically verifiable ledger, in response to a first event. The node purges the first sub cryptographically verifiable ledger, in response to a second event. 1. A distributed database management system , the system comprising:a plurality of distributed nodes in a network;one or more of the plurality of nodes configured to:generate a master cryptographically verifiable distributed ledger represented by a sequence of blocks, each block containing one or more transactions records and each subsequent block containing a hash value associated with the previous block;generate a first block in the master cryptographically verifiable ledger for a first event in response to receipt of the first event from a third party system;execute code included in an associated block of the master cryptographically verifiable ledger to verify that the first event corresponds with a first set of one or more conditions;in response to verification of the first event, spawn a first sub cryptographically verifiable ledger represented by a first genesis block containing a hash value referencing the first block generated in the master cryptographically verifiable ledger;generate a second block in the first sub cryptographically verifiable ledger for a second event in response to receipt of a second event from the third party system;execute code included in the first genesis block to verify that the second event corresponds with a second set of one or more conditions; andin response to the verification of the second event, purge the first sub cryptographically ...

System and methods for exception handling in a distributed computing environment

Described in detail herein is a system for resolving data discrepancies. A central computing system can generate a master cryptographically verifiable ledger. The central computing system can be in communication with independently operated domains. The central computing system can receive an event associated with at least one physical object. In response to receiving the event, the central computing system can generate an additional block containing one or more new transaction records in the master cryptographically verifiable ledger. The central computing system, can transmit an alert the independently operated domain affected by the one or more new transaction records. The independently operated domain can generate an additional sub-block in a sub cryptographically verifiable ledger associated with the first independently operated domain.

Cart with caster lift

A shopping cart includes front and rear casters, a frame supported by the front and rear casters, a tray attached to the frame and a lifting structure arranged on the tray and configured to elevate rear casters of a preceding cart upon engaging thereto. The lifting structure includes a first portion configured to elevate the rear casters of the preceding cart upon engaging thereto, a second portion adjoining the first portion and maintaining the rear casters of the preceding cart elevated upon engaging thereto, and a third portion located between the first portion and the second portion and configured to resist the preceding cart from sliding off the shopping cart.

Denomination distribution and reallocation systems and methods

In some embodiments, systems and methods are provided that reallocate quantities of denominations. Some embodiments provide retail till check-in denomination allocation systems, comprising: a transaction history database; a reallocation rules database; and a reallocation system control circuit configured to: evaluate a check-in time of a till relative to a duration rule, and identify that a check-out duration of the till is more than a threshold duration and spanning more than a single transaction period; identify check-in quantities for each of multiple different denominations of currency at the check-in time; and access reallocation rules, and define based on the reallocation rules representative reallocation of the check-in quantities for each of the multiple different denominations across each of multiple transaction periods of time such that portions of the check-in quantities for the multiple different denominations are considered to have been available during the respective multiple transaction periods.

Systems and methods of controlling quantities of denominations of currency at a retail shopping facility

In some embodiments, systems and methods are provided to forecast denomination needs at one or more retail shopping facilities. The system comprises a control circuit configured to determine a predicted optimized quantity of each of multiple different denominations of currency to be available for use at a retail shopping facility over a future period of time as a function of historic needs; select for each of the multiple denominations one of multiple different models; forecast a quantity of each of the multiple denominations to be present at the termination of the first future period of time by applying the selected one of the models; and determine, for each of the multiple denominations, whether the forecasted quantity of the denomination is greater than a threshold quantity of that denomination of the currency.

Denomination distribution and reallocation systems and methods.

En algunas modalidades, se proporcionan sistemas y métodos que reasignan cantidades de denominaciones. Algunas modalidades proporcionan sistema de asignación de denominaciones de registro de entrada de caja minoristas, que comprenden: una base de datos de historial de transacciones; una base de datos de reglas de reasignación; y un circuito de control de sistema de reasignación configurado para: evaluar un tiempo de registro de entrada de una caja registradora con respecto a una regla de duración, e identificar que una duración de registro de salida de la caja registradora es mayor que una duración de umbral y que abarca más de un periodo de transacción sencillo; identificar cantidades de registro de entrada para cada una de múltiples diferentes denominaciones de divisa en el tiempo de registro de entrada; y acceder a las reglas de reasignación, y definir, basándose en las reglas de reasignación, la reasignación representativa de las cantidades de registro de entrada para cada una de las múltiples diferentes denominaciones a través de cada uno de los múltiples periodos de transacción de tiempo de modo que las porciones de las cantidades de registro de entrada para las múltiples diferentes denominaciones se considere que se han encontrado disponibles durante los múltiples periodos de transacción respectivos.

Molded wheel and bearing assembly

A molded bearing assembly for a molded wheel includes a synthetic resin outer bearing race element embedded in the hub of the molded wheel and having a cylindrical inner sliding, journal type bearing surface. An inner bearing assembly includes two molded synthetic resin bearing halves having continuous cylindrical outer bearing surfaces disposed within the outer bearing race in sliding engagement with the inner bearing surface of the outer race. The bearing halves of the inner bearing assembly abut each other at their inner ends and may include interlocking structural features at their inner ends that enable securing of thebearing halves together at their inner ends while presenting a continuous outer cylindrical bearing sliding surface that cooperates with the adjacent surface of the outer race. A wheel axle extends through the inner bearing assembly and supports the wheel and bearing assembly for rotation relative to a wheel support. The molded wheel and bearing assembly is adapted for use with a shopping cart.

Basket and rear panel for shopping cart

A plastic basket includes side (12, 14) and front walls (16) formed of a molded gridwork of ribs (40). The front (16) and side walls (12, 14) intersect each other along convex arcuate curved corner sections with parting line provided midway around the curved sections. The ribs (40) of the side walls (12, 14) extend parallel to each other to permit molding of the side walls by a transversely moveable mold section that moves towards and away from the side wall area during molding and the ribs (40) of the front wall (16) likewise all extend parallel to each other in a direction generally perpendicular to the direction of the side wall ribs (40) to enable molding of the ribs (40) of the front wall by another moveable section of a mold that moves in a direction generally perpendicular to the direction of motion of the mold section forming the side walls.

Infant carrier holder

An infant carrier holder has a floor with a ramp and sidewalls and is mounted to a shopping cart. The ramp and sidewalls can contribute to stably supporting an infant carrier. The holder serves as a mechanical interface between an infant carrier, which can be received in the holder, and the shopping cart. The holder can be concavely shaped to assist in shopping cart nesting in addition to supporting a received infant carrier at a desired angle. The holder can be adjustably mounted to a gate or a basket of the shopping cart and may/may not interfere with nesting operations. The holder permits an infant carrier to be supported on a shopping cart without using a significant amount of shopping cart space or interfering with nesting operations.

Systems and methods of enabling forecasting

In some embodiments, apparatuses and methods are provided to enable wide access to numerous different previously compiled forecast modeling. In some embodiments, a system is provided that enables wide access to forecasting, comprising: a forecast model database that maintains numerous different forecast models that when run produce resulting forecast data relevant to making business decisions; and a forecasting interface system configured to receive multiple different forecast requests for forecast request data, which comprises a forecast model index comprising identifiers of the numerous different predefined forecast models and for each of the numerous different forecast models relevance characteristics, wherein the forecasting interface system selects, for each received forecast request, a forecast model of the numerous different forecast models based on a relationship between the corresponding forecast request data and the relevance characteristics.

External power assist systems for evtol aircraft

System and methods for multi-variant tracking

Described in detail herein is a multi-variant tracking system. Independently operated domains can be associated with a cryptographically verifiable ledger represented by a sequence of blocks. The central computing system can receive an alert of a creation of a new block in a cryptographically verifiable ledger associated with a first independently operated domain. The central computing system can determine one or more independently operated domains affected by a change in a first data value of a first type. The central computing system can determine a type of a type of data value associated with other transaction records in each cryptographically verifiable ledger for each of the independently operated domains. The central computing system can convert the change in the first data value of the first type to a corresponding change in a data value of a different type of data value.

Filter for electronic enclosure

A filter including a base portion along with a flange extending from the base and a top surface plus a bottom surface is disclosed. The filter also includes an outlet. During use the filter is placed within an electronic enclosure, generally with the bottom surface in contact with the wall of the enclosure. The wall of the enclosure has an inlet through which gases can travel into the interior of the filter, and then eventually leaving the filter by way of the outlet, which is within the interior of the electronic enclosure.

Infant carrier holder

An infant carrier holder has a floor with a ramp and sidewalls and is mounted to a shopping cart. The ramp and sidewalls can contribute to stably supporting an infant carrier. The holder serves as a mechanical interface between an infant carrier, which can be received in the holder, and the shopping cart. The holder can be concavely shaped to assist in shopping cart nesting in addition to supporting a received infant carrier at a desired angle. The holder can be adjustably mounted to a gate or a basket of the shopping cart and may/may not interfere with nesting operations. The holder permits an infant carrier to be supported on a shopping cart without using a significant amount of shopping cart space or interfering with nesting operations.

Flash sterilization container

A flash sterilization container includes a hermetically sealed rigid and impermeable metal bellow valve. Upon pressurization of the external environment with steam the height of the bellow valve is reduced and this opens the valve thereby allowing steam to enter the sterilization container. Reducing the pressure outside of the sterilization container to atmospheric pressure increases the height of the bellow valve and closes the valve, thereby isolating the sterilized objects within the sterilization container.

Infant carrier holder

An infant carrier holder has a floor with a ramp and sidewalls and is mounted to a shopping cart. The ramp and sidewalls can contribute to stably supporting an infant carrier. The holder serves as a mechanical interface between an infant carrier, which can be received in the holder, and the shopping cart. The holder can be concavely shaped to assist in shopping cart nesting in addition to supporting a received infant carrier at a desired angle. The holder can be adjustably mounted to a gate or a basket of the shopping cart and may/may not interfere with nesting operations. The holder permits an infant carrier to be supported on a shopping cart without using a significant amount of shopping cart space or interfering with nesting operations.

Infant carrier transport

Infant carriers are stably supported and transported by being positioned on a frame set on wheels. The frame may include an infant carrier holder with a floor with a ramp and sidewalls. The infant carrier holder may be integral with the frame or may be mounted to a mounting device that can be adjusted for mounting angle or height. A handle is provided to the frame at a position that is suitable for a person in a wheelchair to grasp the frame and move the transport. A handle suitable for a standing person to grasp the frame may optionally be provided. The transport permits a person that may have difficulty carrying or transporting an infant carrier to more easily transport the infant carrier in a standing or a seated position, the latter as may be the case with a wheelchair occupant. The transport may be fastened to the wheelchair.

Systems and methods for condition compliance

In some embodiments, apparatuses and methods are provided herein useful to monitoring condition compliance. In some embodiments, a system comprises a child device comprising a child device sensor configured to capture condition data, a child device memory configured to store the condition data, a child device transmitter configured to transmit the condition data, and a control circuit configured to cause transmission of a discovery message, receive acknowledgment messages, determine if the discovery message reached a parent device, if the discovery message reached a parent device, cause transmission of the condition data to the parent device, and if the discovery message did not reach a parent device, determine, from the other devices, one of the other devices, and cause transmission of the condition data to the one of the other devices, and the parent device configured to store and transmit condition data received from a plurality of child devices.

Nested blockchain system

Described in detail herein is a nested blockchain system. The nested blockchain system can include distributed nodes in a network. A node is configured to generate a master cryptographically verifiable distributed ledger represented by a sequence of blocks. The node spawns a first sub cryptographically verifiable ledger represented by a first genesis block containing a hash value referencing the first block generated in the master cryptographically verifiable ledger, in response to a first event. The node purges the first sub cryptographically verifiable ledger, in response to a second event.

Nested blockchain system

Described in detail herein is a nested blockchain system. The nested blockchain system can include distributed nodes in a network. A node is configured to generate a master cryptographically verifiable distributed ledger represented by a sequence of blocks. The node spawns a first sub cryptographically verifiable ledger represented by a first genesis block containing a hash value referencing the first block generated in the master cryptographically verifiable ledger, in response to a first event. The node purges the first sub cryptographically verifiable ledger, in response to a second event.

Simulated bulk goods display

External power assist systems for charging batteries onboard eVTOL aircraft

An external power assist system for an eVTOL aircraft having one or more onboard batteries includes a subsurface power source and a power transfer interface electrically coupled to the subsurface power source. The power transfer interface is movable between various positions including a deployed position and a stowed position. The power transfer interface is configured to transfer power to the onboard batteries of the eVTOL aircraft in the deployed position. The power transfer interface is moved at least partially subsurface in the stowed position.

Integrated microstrip circulator and antenna assembly

Embodiments of integrated device and associated methods of design are provided. Such embodiments include a metallic ground plane, dielectric material, ferrite puck and formed metal layer configured to define circulator and microwave device portions, or functions, within an integrated device unit. Impedance characteristics of each functional portion are determined independent of one another and are optimized with respect to each function. Respective matching network portions of each integrated device optimally couple the circulator portion with a microwave device portion and one or more connector ports. Integrated devices of the present teachings can be applied modularly at the systems level of communications, radar, and/or other contexts.

Korb und rückwand für einkaufswagen

Multiple child seat nestable shopping cart

Shopping cart infant seat

An infant seat (100) mounted on a shopping cart permits an infant to be carried while avoiding interference with a nesting function of the shopping cart. The infant seat includes a mounting plate (120) that can be fastened to the shopping cart at a gate that can pivot about an axis to permit the infant seat to pivot with the gate during shopping cart nesting. The infant seat can be mounted to the shopping cart at a desired mounting angle with the optional use of wedges (300) that have particular angles of inclination. The combination of wedges (300) can be used to produce a desired mounting angle for different types of shopping carts to which the infant seat (100) is fastened. Mounting angle indicia can be provided on the infant seat to help determine a proper or desired mounting angle for the infant seat. A gauge to determine a proper or desired mounting angle can be used with the indicia to obtain the desired mounting angle. The infant seat (100) is weather resistant and provides a robust support for temporarily transporting an infant on a shopping cart.

Morphine-induced respiratory depression: behavioral, phrenic and brainstem respiratory neuronal evidence

Disclosed is a method for reducing opioid-induced breathing, phrenic and rVRG abnormal activities. The disclosed methods can maintain the desired effects of an opioid while reducing any unwanted breathing problems.

Nested blockchain system

Described in detail herein is a nested blockchain system. The nested blockchain system can include distributed nodes in a network. A node is configured to generate a master cryptographically verifiable distributed ledger represented by a sequence of blocks. The node spawns a first sub cryptographically verifiable ledger represented by a first genesis block containing a hash value referencing the first block generated in the master cryptographically verifiable ledger, in response to a first event. The node purges the first sub cryptographically verifiable ledger, in response to a second event.

Metal bellow valve

Morphine-induced respiratory depression: behavioral, phrenic and brainstem respiratory neuronal evidence

Disclosed is a method for reducing opioid-induced breathing, phrenic and rVRG abnormal activities. The disclosed methods can maintain the desired effects of an opioid while reducing any unwanted breathing problems.

Morphine-induced respiratory depression: behavioral, phrenic and brainstem respiratory neuronal evidence

Systems and methods for condition compliance

In some embodiments, apparatuses and methods are provided herein useful to monitoring condition compliance. In some embodiments, a system comprises a child device comprising a child device sensor configured to capture condition data, a child device memory configured to store the condition data, a child device transmitter configured to transmit the condition data, and a control circuit configured to cause transmission of a discovery message, receive acknowledgment messages, determine if the discovery message reached a parent device, if the discovery message reached a parent device, cause transmission of the condition data to the parent device, and if the discovery message did not reach a parent device, determine, from the other devices, one of the other devices, and cause transmission of the condition data to the one of the other devices, and the parent device configured to store and transmit condition data received from a plurality of child devices.