JACKET FOR TURBINE BLADE COOLING OPTIMIZES

Chemise de refroidissement (30) pour le refroidissement d'une pièce creuse dans laquelle elle est destinée à être insérée, comportant un corps creux longitudinal (32) surmonté par une collerette (34) destinée à être solidarisée à sa périphérie de façon étanche avec cette pièce creuse, la collerette comportant une pluralité de perforations (34A, 34B, 34C) pour séparer un flux principal d'air de refroidissement Ft alimentant la chemise de refroidissement en deux flux secondaires séparés, un premier secondaire flux d'air de refroidissement Fc traversant le corps creux longitudinal au niveau d'une cavité centrale (32A) pour être évacué vers l'extérieur et un second flux secondaire d'air de refroidissement F1, F2, F3 traversant les perforations et circulant autour du corps creux longitudinal.

Method for determining, as a function of the conductor, the sensitivity of triggering an automatic braking process for a motor vehicle.

A PHOTOTOOL ANTIWEAR FOR BLADE ROOT

L'invention concerne un ensemble comprenant : - une aube mobile (100) pour turbomachine comprenant un talon (130), - une pièce amovible (300) comprenant un matériau anti-usure, configurée pour être fixée de façon amovible au niveau d'un bord du talon (130) pour limiter l'usure du talon (130).

Method for determining the beginning and end of an automatic braking process.

Compuestos derivados de espiro-oxindol; moduladores de los canales de sodio; composicion farmaceutica que comprende a dicho compuesto; y uso en el tratamiento del dolor, depresion, enfermedades cardiovasculares, respiratorias, psiquiatricas, entre otras.

Compuestos derivados de espiro-oxindol; composición farmacéutica que comprende a dicho compuesto; y uso del compuesto para el tratamiento del dolor, depresión, enfermedades cardiovasculares, enfermedades respiratorias, enfermedades psiquátricas, entre otras.

STRESS MEASUREMENT IN the HYDROCARBON WELLS

THE NOZZLE SEGMENT FOR A TURBINE ENGINE INCLUDING A PLATFORM CIRCUMFERENTIAL SEPARATED INTO PORTIONS

L'invention concerne un secteur (22) de distributeur pour turbine de turbomachine. Le secteur (22) comprend une virole externe (26), une virole interne (24), et des aubes (8) s'étendant radialement entre les viroles (24, 26) selon une direction d'envergure (X-X) de ces aubes (8). Au moins une des viroles (24) comprend une première portion (31) et une deuxième portion (32) à partir de chacune desquelles s'étend radialement au moins une des aubes (8), les portions (31, 32) étant distinctes l'une de l'autre et espacée l'une de l'autre selon une direction circonférentielle (Z-Z) de la virole (24). La virole (24) comprend un jeu de compensation thermique (40) la traversant et séparant la première portion (31) de la deuxième portion (32) selon la direction circonférentielle (Z-Z).

THE NOZZLE SEGMENT FOR A TURBOMACHINE WITH DIFFERENTIALLY COOLED BLADE

L'invention concerne un secteur de distributeur (22) pour turbine de turbomachine. Le secteur de distributeur comprend une plateforme radialement externe (24), une plateforme radialement interne (26), une première aube d'extrémité (81), une deuxième aube d'extrémité (84) et au moins une première aube centrale (82, 83) entre les aubes d'extrémité (81, 84) selon une direction circonférentielle des plateformes (Z-Z). Les aubes (81, 82, 83, 84) s'étendent radialement entre les plateformes (24, 26) selon une direction d'envergure (X-X) de ces aubes. Le secteur (22) comprend des moyens de refroidissement (44, 46) des aubes configurés pour refroidir chacune des aubes (81, 82, 83, 84) en y faisant circuler de l'air de refroidissement. Les moyens de refroidissement (44, 46) sont configurés pour refroidir de façon différentielle la ou chaque aube centrale (82, 83) d'au moins une des aubes d'extrémité (81, 84).

SAMPLING DEVICE OF BODY LIQUIDS

Kombination aus Zugfahrzeug und mit Rädern versehenem Anhänger

Self aligning piston and manufacture method thereof

An oral care kit (100) is provided to allow users with the ability to view a portion of the toothbrush (400) and the dispenser (500), such as a recess located at one end of the toothbrush (400) and an anti-rotation member (560) located at one end of the dispenser (500), without opening the package (300). The oral care kit (100) includes a package (300) comprising first and second cavities(600, 700). Each cavity (600, 700) includes retaining elements (630, 640, 650, 730, 750). Additionally, the second cavity (700) includes a retaining channel (740). The oral care kit (100) also includes a toothbrush (400) comprising a head (430), a handle (410), and a recess located at a proximal end of the handle (410), and a dispenser (500) comprising a housing (520), a rotatable actuator (540)and an anti-rotation member (560) located at a proximal end of the housing (520). When the toothbrush (400) is mounted within the first cavity (600), the recess is visible and when the dispenser (500) is mounted ...

Composite handrail construction

Porous alkaline zinc/manganese oxide battery

Triple drain apparatus for an aquaculture recirculation system

Triple drain apparatus for an aquaculture system tank for reducing water input requirements and minimizing breakdown of solids whereby the solids are larger and more concentrated when removed from a solids settling device. Water flow is split by the apparatus into a side box fluid stream which flows into a side box coupled to the tank, and both a clean fluid stream and a high solids fluid stream which flow into a center drain. The center drain comprises a central stand pipe coupled to a clean water outlet, a sump coupled to a high solids fluid outlet and a collection plate separating the tank and the sump. The center drain may include a mortality trap coupled to a mortality outlet and the sump, whereby the collection plate separates the mortality trap from the sump, to provide means for easily removing dead fishes and large debris from the tank.

Rodent station

A rodent station for capturing or trapping mice, rats or other rodents may provide one or more rodent entry points and is sized to receive one or more rodent suppression devices, such as conventional snap traps, ramp traps, glue boards, etc. The rodent station may present a high contrast entrance that is relatively darker than the station enclosure. The station opening size may be adjustable to accommodate both mice and/or rats. An interior receptacle for station maintenance records or other printed material may also be included.

Resilient swivel coupling mechanism

A resilient coupling mechanism assembly includes a resilient coupling mechanism. The resilient coupling mechanism includes a resilient member. A first member is coupled to the resilient member. A second member is coupled to the first member. The first member comprises a first cavity. A vertical member is disposed within the first cavity. A second member is coupled to the first member. The second member comprises a second cavity configured to receive the vertical member.

Press-On Closure with Top Sealing Rib

A closure for glass and polycarbonate bottles. The closure is the press-on and pull off type, i.e., it is unthreaded. The closure has a down-outwardly extending rib on the underside of the lid that forms a seal on the upwardly and outwardly facing surface of the neck of the bottle. The closure has a removable tamper indicating ring connected to the lower portion of the skirt of the closure by a reduced-thickness tear strip. In one embodiment, slits are formed in the tear strip to further increase the sensitivity of the tear strip to tampering. Between the slits, links in the tear strip act to hold the ring in connection with the lower portion of the skirt. The circumferential length of the slits is significantly greater than the circumferential length of the links, and the slit to link length ratio is preferably at least about 20 to 1, but may be increased or decreased depending upon the desired level of tamper evidencing required, and depending upon the amount of interference between the bead on the ring and the corresponding bulge on the bottle to which the closure is applied.

Systems and methods for making fiber webs

Systems and methods for forming fiber webs, including those suitable for use as filter media and battery separators, are provided. In some embodiments, the systems and methods may involve the use of one or more fiber mixtures to form a fiber web. The fiber mixtures may flow in different portions of a system for forming a fiber web that may be separated by a lamella, and may join at a fiber web forming zone to produce a fiber web having multiple layers. The amount of mixing of the fiber mixtures at or near the fiber web forming zone may be controlled to produce fiber webs having different structural and/or performance characteristics. In some embodiments, the systems and methods described herein can be used to form fiber webs having a gradient in a property across a portion of, or the entire, thickness of the fiber web.

Optical structures formed with thermal ramps

This technology relates generally to a method of making an optical device. The method involves providing a glass carrier having a first surface, forming an optic structure in an at least partially transmissive layer, wherein the at least partially transmissive layer is adjacent the first surface of the glass carrier, and curing the at least partially transmissive layer using a thermal ramp up to a cure temperature at or within about 10° C. of an operating temperature of the optical device. This technology also relates to the resulting optical device and a system including an array of optical devices described herein and an array of photovoltaic cells configured with respect to the array of optical devices to convert light energy passing through the array of optical devices into electricity.

Siding Identification Systems and Methods

A method for identifying siding includes receiving particular texture data associated with a physical texture of a particular siding sample, accessing a reference database including reference texture data associated with physical texture of multiple different reference siding samples, performing an automated texture data analysis by analyzing the particular texture data associated with the particular siding sample and the reference texture data associated with different reference siding samples, and automatically identifying at least one reference siding sample that matches the particular siding sample based at least on the automated texture data analysis. The particular texture data associated with the physical texture of the particular siding sample may comprise a digital image, such as a photographic or scanned image of the particular siding sample, or a photographic or scanned image of an ink image physically transferred from the particular siding sample onto a substrate.

Antireflective coating composition and process thereof

The invention relates to an antireflective coating composition comprising a crosslinkable polymer, where the crosslinkable polymer comprises at least one unit of fused aromatic moiety, at least one unit with a phenylene moiety in the backbone of the polymer, and at least one hydroxybiphenyl unit, furthermore where the polymer comprises a crosslinking moiety of structure (4), where R 3 , R″ 3 and R′″ 3 are independently hydrogen or a C 1 -C 4 alkyl. The invention further relates to a process for forming an image using the composition.

Cooking Pan Apparatus and System with Integral Cooking Liquid Drain, and Method of Use

A cooking pan apparatus, system, and method of use, comprising: a drain opening in a side wall of the pan; and a pan handle attached to the side wall, comprising a hollow drain channel enclosing the drain opening and running from proximate the drain opening to a drain exit proximate a distal end of the pan handle.

Transferring images

In an example implementation, an image transfer method includes inkjet printing a latex ink image onto a propylene-ethylene copolymer film extruded onto a single-layer image transfer sheet. The method includes putting the latex ink image and the single-layer image transfer sheet in contact with a substrate, and using heat and pressure to exclusively transfer the latex ink image onto the substrate, after which the single-layer transfer sheet is removed from the substrate.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FRAUD CONTROL

A system and method in accordance with exemplary embodiments may include systems and methods for providing fraud management, which may include, receiving account holder data, determining vertical spend patterns associated with merchants to define a merchant risk for each merchant, generating a transactional behavior patter for the account holder, and generating a fraud score and/or action set (e.g., refer/decline/queue for review) based on the transactional behavior pattern and merchant risk. Account holder data may include, for example, an account type, an account balance, account credits and debits, and transaction data including merchant name, location, and transaction details. 1. A system comprising:a fraud system associated with a financial institution that receives a fraud module selection for an account holder via a network, receives at least one fraud module variable associated with the selected fraud module, and receives account holder data; anda transaction processor connected to a merchant system that receive transaction data from the merchant system via a network, uses the transaction data to identify an account holder, retrieves account holder data from the financial institution, processes the retrieved account holder data and the received transaction data according to the at least one selected fraud module to determine a fraud module response, and transmits the fraud module response to a device associated with the account holder.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the fraud module is selected from: a pre-authentication module claim 1 , an amount control module claim 1 , an account control module claim 1 , a user-defined spending module claim 1 , and a location-based transaction module;3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the fraud module is a pre-authentication module that uses the transaction data and the account holder data to determine that a transaction is being attempted at the merchant system and transmits an authentication alert to a mobile device ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR USER DETECTION AND INTERACTION

Systems and methods are provided for outputting individualized targeted interaction information to a user in an environment based on detection of a device associated with the user within the environment using a plurality of sensors positioned within the environment. In some embodiments, the system includes a memory storing a set of instructions and at least one processor configured to execute the instructions to determine location information of the device based on a communication between the device and at least one of the plurality of sensors, and determine identification information of the user associated with the device. The system may access profile information associated with the user, determine targeted interaction information based on the location information of the device and the profile information associated with the user, and provide the targeted interaction information for display to the user. 1. A system for providing targeted interaction information to a user in an environment based on detection of a device associated with the user within the environment using a plurality of sensors positioned within the environment , the system comprising:a memory storing a set of instructions; and determine location information of the device based on a communication between the device and at least one of the plurality of sensors;', 'determine identification information of the user associated with the device;', 'access profile information associated with the user;', 'determine targeted interaction information based on the location information of the device and the profile information associated with the user; and', 'provide the targeted interaction information for display to the user., 'at least one processor configured to execute the set of instructions to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the profile information of the user includes information corresponding to prior location information of the user within the environment determined during a prior interaction with ...

Compositions and methods for performing methylation detection assays

Provided herein is technology relating to performing methylation assays. In particular, the technology relates to internal controls for methylation assays.

VOICE RECOGNITION TO AUTHENTICATE A MOBILE PAYMENT

Systems and methods are provided for authenticating mobile payments from a customer account to a merchant. The systems and methods may include a financial service provider receiving a request to authorize an electronic transaction at a point-of-sale. A financial service provider server computer may verify that the customer is present at the point-of-sale using received location data. An image having distorted text such as a captcha may be transmitted to a device at the point-of-sale, and the customer may read the captcha aloud. A voice sample of the customer may be sent to the financial service provider for comparison to stored voice recordings, to verify that the customer's voice sample is authentic if the voice matches a previously generated voice recording for the account. If the voice sample is authentic, the financial service provider may authorize the mobile payment. 1. A system for authenticating electronic payments at point-of-sale devices , comprising:a storage device configured to store instructions; and{'claim-text': ['receive a request to conduct an electronic payment;', 'transmit an authentication request to a point-of-sale device, wherein the authentication request is associated with an authentication timestamp;', 'receive a voice sample recorded at the point-of-sale device based on the authentication request, wherein the voice sample is associated with a voice sample timestamp;', 'compare the voice sample to one or more reference recordings and the authentication timestamp to the voice sample timestamp;', 'determine, based on comparing the voice sample to the one or more reference recordings and the authentication timestamp to the voice sample timestamp, that the voice sample matches the one or more reference recordings and that the authentication timestamp matches the voice sample timestamp;', 'in response to determining that the voice sample matches the one or more reference recordings and that the authentication timestamp matches the voice sample ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING IMAGES TO AUTHENTICATE A USER

Systems and methods for authenticating a user, the method including receiving an image of a user of a device, identifying a first facial descriptor of the user from the received image and from previously captured images of the user, and determining a difference between the first facial descriptor from the received image and that from the previously captured images. The method further includes identifying a second facial descriptor of a non-user from the previously captured images of the user, and applying facial recognition to images stored in a plurality of second social networking profiles associated with a first social networking profile of the user to identify the second facial descriptor from the images stored in the second social networking profiles. Based on the difference and the second facial descriptor, the user may be authenticated. 120.-. (canceled)21. A computer-implemented method of authenticating a user , the method comprising:receiving an image of a user of a device;identifying at least one facial descriptor of the user from the received image;identifying at least one facial descriptor of the user from a plurality of previously captured images of the user stored in the device;determining a difference between the at least one facial descriptor from the received image and the at least one facial descriptor from the previously captured images;cross-verifying the received image against a plurality of images of the user stored in a social networking profile of the user;cross-verifying the received image against a plurality of images of the user stored in a social networking profile of a non-user, the social networking profile of the non-user being associated with the social networking profile of the user; andgenerating, based on at least the determined difference and the cross-verifications, a notification indicative of whether the user in the received image is an authorized user.22. The computer-implemented method of claim 21 , further comprising ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DIGITAL AUTHENTICATION

A system and method a method for digital authorization including a customer authentication system with at least one customer authentication device, where the customer authentication system is, for example, a customer authentication system that receives customer data from via a network associated with a customer authentication request, receives customer input associated with the authentication request, generates authentication data based on, for example, the customer data and the customer input, where the authentication data is randomly generated, generates a second authentication request comprising the authentication data, transmits the authentication request via a notification based on a customer preference, receives an authentication response based on the second authentication request, and provides access to the customer data based on the authentication response. 1. A computer-implemented method , comprising:receiving from a customer, via a customer interaction channel associated with a customer interaction network, a request to perform a particular customer activity;identifying, using a processor associated with the customer authentication system, the customer based on information provided by the customer via the customer interaction channel;determining, using the processor associated with a customer authentication system, whether the particular customer activity requires digital authentication via a registered customer mobile device;identifying, using the processor associated with a customer authentication system, a registered customer mobile device based on the identification of the customer and a determination that the particular customer activity requires digital authentication via the mobile device;transmitting, via a push notification network using a communication interface associated with the customer authentication system, a push notification to the registered customer mobile device, the push notification indicating that the particular customer activity ...

Fabric print media

The present disclosure is drawn to a fabric print medium. The fabric print medium can include a treated fabric base substrate, an adhesion promoting layer, and an image-receiving layer. The treated fabric base substrate can include a fabric base substrate having a water proofing treatment including a water-repellant agent applied thereto. The adhesion promoting layer can be applied to the treated fabric base substrate. The adhesion promoting layer can include a first polymeric binder and a physical networking component. The image-receiving layer can be applied to the adhesion promoting layer. The image-receiving layer can include a second polymeric binder and a particulate filler.

Sampling device and analysis of methylated dna

The invention relates to cell sampling devices. In particular, the present invention relates to ingestible cell sampling devices for sampling cells in a subject, and methods of use for detecting abnormalities in a subject using the same. Provided herein is technology for neoplasia screening, and particularly, but not exclusively, to methods, compositions, and related uses for detecting the presence of cancer.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INITIATING PAYMENT FROM A CLIENT DEVICE

The disclosed embodiments include a mobile client device for automatically performing a mobile financial service function, including a memory storing software instructions, the software instructions including a mobile financial service application configured to perform financial service processes. The system may also include and one or more processors configured to execute the software instructions to detect a physical action performed on the mobile client device, and determine a first financial service function to perform based on the detected physical action, wherein the first financial service function is a function provided by the mobile financial service application. The one or more processors may also determine whether verification of a user is required, verify the user if verification of the user is required, and automatically initiate the first financial service function. 118-. (canceled)19. A computer-implemented method for automatically initiating an account function using a mobile client device , comprising:detecting, by a mobile client device executing a first software application, a motion pattern associated with a physical drawing action performed on the mobile client device by a user;determining, by the mobile client device and based on the detected motion pattern, an account function of the first software application or a second software application;analyzing, by the mobile client device, the detected motion pattern based on predefined criteria; andautomatically initiating, by the mobile client device, the account function based at least on the analyzed motion pattern.20. The method of claim 19 , wherein the motion pattern is associated with a drawing performed on a touch-sensitive component of the mobile client device.21. The method of claim 20 , wherein the motion pattern represents a code word claim 20 , a name claim 20 , or a set of initials associated with the predetermined criteria.22. The method of claim 21 , wherein the predetermined criteria ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE PREDICTION

A system for providing resource material to a customer service representative [CSR], including a database storing a plurality of resources associated with one or more customer service contexts, a memory storing instructions, and one or more processors configured to execute the instructions to analyze an on-going communication including a customer service request received from a customer; determine a context of the request based on the analysis and historical data associated with the customer determined to be associated with the communication, automatically identify, based on the context of the request, a resource in the database associated with the determined context; and display, via a user interface in real-time during the communication, the resource associated with the customer service request. 1. A system for providing resource material to a customer service representative (CSR) , comprising:a database storing a plurality of resources associated with a plurality of customer service contexts;one or more memories storing instructions;an user interface; and receiving data associated with an on-going communication, the on-going communication comprising a customer service request received from a customer;', 'analyzing the data associated with the on-going communication;', 'determining an identity of the customer associated with the communication;', using a machine learning process or a neural network method, wherein the context comprises a prediction of a future action of the customer; and', 'compiling a list of keywords or phrases describing the customer service request;, 'wherein the determining further comprises, 'determining a context of the customer service request based on the analysis and based on historical data associated with the determined identity,'}, 'automatically identifying, based on the context, a resource in the database associated with the context;', 'displaying, via the user interface in real-time during the communication, the resource associated ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DIGITAL AUTHENTICATION

A system and method for push notification authentication includes a communication interface that communicates with a mobile device via a network, a digital security delivery database that stores information about a user that is enrolled in push notification authentication, the information about a user that is enrolled in push notification authentication hardware includes characteristics of the mobile device and login information for the user, and an application programming interface (API) framework coupled to the communication interface that receives information indicating that a transaction requiring push notification authentication has been approved by a user of the mobile device, updates the digital security delivery database to indicate that the transaction requiring push notification authentication has been approved by the user, and transmits a transaction status to the mobile device. 1. A system , comprising:a communication interface that communicates with a mobile device via a network;a digital security delivery database that stores information about a user that is enrolled in push notification authentication, the information about a user that is enrolled in push notification authentication hardware includes characteristics of the mobile device and login information for the user; andan application programming interface (API) framework coupled to the communication interface that receives information indicating that a transaction requiring push notification authentication has been approved by a user of the mobile device, updates the digital security delivery database to indicate that the transaction requiring push notification authentication has been approved by the user, and transmits a transaction status to the mobile device.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the transaction requiring push notification authentication is approved using pattern recognition based on a pattern inputted into the mobile device by the user.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the API ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING LOCATION SERVICES

Methods and systems are disclosed for providing location services. Consistent with disclosed embodiments, disclosed systems and methods may include a beacon registering device for providing location services. The beacon registering device may include a non-transitory memory storing instructions. The beacon registering device may also include one or more processors that execute the stored instructions to perform operations comprising: receiving beacon information, the beacon information comprising connection information for a first beacon; updating at least one beacon entry stored in a database based on the received beacon information, the beacon entry including a beacon location, beacon connection information, and beacon metadata; receiving a beacon request from a user device, the beacon request indicating a user location; selecting beacons based on the beacon entry and the beacon request, the selected beacons including at least the first beacon; providing selected beacon information to the user device for registering the first beacon with the user device, the selected beacon information including the connection information for the first beacon. 120-. (canceled)21. A beacon device for providing location services , comprising:a non-transitory memory storing instructions; and receiving beacon information comprising connection information for a plurality of beacons;', 'updating a beacon entry stored in a database based on the received beacon information;', 'receiving, from a first user device, instructions to provide beacon information to a second user device;', 'selecting a beacon from the plurality of beacons based on the instructions and the beacon entry; and', 'providing selected beacon information to the second user device for registering the selected beacon with the second user device, the selected beacon information including connection information for the selected beacon., 'one or more processors that execute the stored instructions to perform operations ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING TRANSACTION TOKENS FOR MOBILE DEVICES

The disclosed embodiments include methods and systems for providing payment token transactions by a mobile device. The mobile device may be operable to obtain a payment token, where the payment token is associated with one or more payment token parameters and the mobile device may be configured to communicate with a financial service provider system over a first network when connectivity to the first network is available to the mobile device. The mobile device may provide the payment token to a contactless payment terminal (CPT) associated with a merchant, during a purchase transaction involving a product provided by the merchant, where the mobile device may communicate the payment token to the CPT over a local network that is different from the first network such that connectivity between the mobile device and the first network is not required. 122-. (canceled)23. A computer-implemented method for delivering payment tokens , comprising:receiving, by one or more processors, image information from a camera in a mobile device that captures an image of a code containing information related to a payment token, wherein the code is encrypted with a device identifier of the mobile device configured to decrypt the code to obtain the payment token;receiving, by one or more processors, identification input from a user, the identification input being combined with the device identifier to decrypt the code to obtain payment information;obtaining, by one or more processors, a decoded payment token from the decrypted payment information;storing, by one or more processors, the decoded payment token in a memory;transferring, by the one or more processors, the decoded payment token to a contactless payment terminal (CPT) associated with a merchant during a purchase transaction, by communicating the payment token to the CPT over a local network;requesting, by the one or more processors, authentication of the decoded payment token, wherein the CPT is configured to provide the decoded ...

SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR TEMPORARY TRANSACTION PROCESSING

In one embodiment, a system comprises a database configured to store at least one record, at least one network communication device, a storage device comprising instructions, and at least one processor configured to execute the instructions to perform a method. The method may comprise receiving a fraud communication associated with a first primary account number, calculating one or more limitations associated with the first primary account number based on an account associated with the first primary account number, and storing a database record including the first primary account number, a new primary account number, and the limitation(s). The method may further comprise receiving a transaction request including a second primary account number, and comparing the second primary account number to the at least one record. The method may also comprise, based on the comparing, enabling the transaction request to proceed, declining the transaction, or disabling the first primary account number. 120-. (canceled)21. A mobile device , comprising:a wireless communication system for performing one or more transactions;at least one storage device, each storage device comprising at least one of instructions or a first primary account number; and receiving input related to the first primary account number;', 'receiving, using the wireless communication system, a communication comprising instructions configured to cause the mobile device to replace the first primary account number with a second primary account number;', 'in response to receiving the communication, replacing the first primary account number in one of the at least one storage devices with the second primary account number; and', 'using the wireless communication system and the second primary account number to initiate a transaction., 'at least one processor configured to execute the instructions to perform a method comprising22. The mobile device of claim 21 , wherein the wireless communication system utilizes at ...

Split-sensor dielectrophoretic/magnetophoretic cytometer

Embodiments of an improved sensor for dielectrophoretic cytometry are presented. In one embodiment, the sensor includes a plurality of sensor electrodes as well as an actuation electrode. Embodiments of microfluidic systems incorporating such sensor are also described. Additionally, embodiments of methods or performing cytometry analysis are also presented.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING A CUSTOMER SERVICE

The disclosed embodiments include systems and methods for providing customer service. The system may include one or more memory devices storing software instructions. The system may also include one or more processors configured to execute the software instructions to receive customer data and location data from a client device. The one or more processors may also execute the software instructions to identify a customer and a merchant based on the received data. The one or more processors may also execute the software instructions to determine an applicable customer service option based on at least the identified merchant and the identified customer, the customer service option including at least an option to activate a credit card secondary benefit, and transmit a notification to the client device, the notification including the customer service option when the identified customer is eligible for the determined customer service option. 1. A system for providing a customer service , comprising:one or more memory devices storing software instructions; and receive customer data and location data from a client device;', 'identify a customer associated with the client device based on the customer data;', 'identify a merchant associated with the location based on the location data;', 'determine an applicable customer service option based on at least the identified merchant and the identified customer, the customer service option including at least an option to activate a credit card secondary benefit; and', 'transmit a notification to the client device, the notification including the customer service option when the identified customer is eligible for the determined customer service option., 'one or more processors configured to execute the software instructions to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the one or more processors is further configured to execute software instructions to:receive acceptance of the determined customer service option; andinitiate completion of a ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING LOCATION SERVICES

Methods and systems are disclosed for providing location services. Consistent with disclosed embodiments, disclosed systems and methods may include a beacon registering device for providing location services. The beacon registering device may include a non-transitory memory storing instructions. The beacon registering device may also include one or more processors that execute the stored instructions to perform operations comprising: receiving beacon information, the beacon information comprising connection information for a first beacon; updating at least one beacon entry stored in a database based on the received beacon information, the beacon entry including a beacon location, beacon connection information, and beacon metadata; receiving a beacon request from a user device, the beacon request indicating a user location; selecting beacons based on the beacon entry and the beacon request, the selected beacons including at least the first beacon; providing selected beacon information to the user device for registering the first beacon with the user device, the selected beacon information including the connection information for the first beacon. 1. A beacon registering device for providing location services , comprising:a non-transitory memory storing instructions; and receiving beacon information, the beacon information comprising connection information for a first beacon;', 'updating at least one beacon entry stored in a database based on the received beacon information, the beacon entry including a beacon location, beacon connection information, and beacon metadata;', 'receiving a beacon request from a user device, the beacon request indicating a user location;', 'selecting beacons based on the beacon entry and the beacon request, the selected beacons including at least the first beacon;', 'providing selected beacon information to the user device for registering the first beacon with the user device, the selected beacon information including the connection ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FACILITATING PRESENTATION MODIFICATION OF A USER INTERFACE

In certain embodiments, a presentation of a user interface may be dynamically modified for a user based on data related to the user's email address or other user identifier. As an example, the user interface may be caused to reflect the look and feel of an interface of an entity trusted by the user, incorporate data items related to the user's identifier, or effectuate other modifications. In some embodiments, a user identifier of a user may be received via a user interface associated with the third party, and a query for data related to one or more user accounts associated with the user identifier may be generated. Based on the query, multiple datasets associated with different user accounts may be received, and a first dataset associated with a first account of the user may be selected over other datasets associated with the user's other accounts effectuate the presentation modification. 1. A system to facilitate presentation modification of a third-party website associated with a third-party , where the presentation modification is (i) initiated in response to a user inputting an email address at the third-party website and (ii) based on data related to a user account that is not affiliated with the third party , the system comprising: in response to a user inputting an email address at a purchase transaction user interface on a third-party merchant website associated with a third-party merchant, receiving, via the third-party merchant website, the email address and a merchant category associated with the third-party merchant website;', 'in response to receiving the email address, generating a query for one or more user accounts associated with the email address;', 'receiving, based on the query, a first dataset associated with a first user account from a first database of a first entity and a second dataset associated with a second user account from a second database of a second entity different from the first entity, the first and second datasets being received ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING LOCATION SERVICES

Methods and systems are disclosed for providing location services. Consistent with disclosed embodiments, disclosed systems and methods may include a beacon registering device for providing location services. The beacon registering device may include a non-transitory memory storing instructions. The beacon registering device may also include one or more processors that execute the stored instructions to perform operations comprising: receiving beacon information, the beacon information comprising connection information for a first beacon; updating at least one beacon entry stored in a database based on the received beacon information, the beacon entry including a beacon location, beacon connection information, and beacon metadata; receiving a beacon request from a user device, the beacon request indicating a user location; selecting beacons based on the beacon entry and the beacon request, the selected beacons including at least the first beacon; providing selected beacon information to the user device for registering the first beacon with the user device, the selected beacon information including the connection information for the first beacon. 120-. (canceled)21. A user device for providing location services , comprising:a non-transitory memory storing instructions; and intermittently determining a user location and transmitting the user location in a beacon request to a beacon registry through an application programming interface;', 'receiving beacon information from the beacon registry, the beacon information including connection information for a beacon selected by the beacon registry from a plurality of beacons based at least in part on confidence ratings of the plurality of beacons;', 'registering the selected beacon using the connection information;', 'receiving an indication from the registered beacon; and', 'providing a user message to a second user device, wherein the user message comprises communication information for the registered beacon., 'one or ...

Detecting cholangiocarcinoma

Provided herein is technology relating to detecting neoplasia and particularly, but not exclusively, to methods, compositions, and related uses for detecting neoplasms such as cholangiocarinoma.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONFIGURING A MOBILE DEVICE TO AUTOMATICALLY INITIATE PAYMENTS

The disclosed embodiments include a mobile client device for automatically performing a mobile financial service function, including a memory storing software instructions, the software instructions including a mobile financial service application configured to perform financial service processes. The system may also include and one or more processors configured to execute the software instructions to detect a physical action performed on the mobile client device, and determine a first financial service function to perform based on the detected physical action, wherein the first financial service function is a function provided by the mobile financial service application. The one or more processors may also determine whether verification of a user is required, verify the user if verification of the user is required, and automatically initiate the first financial service function. 118.-. (canceled)19. A computer-implemented method for configuring a mobile device to automatically initiate payment transactions , the method comprising:generating, by at least one processor of the mobile device, at least one graphical user interface prompting a user to enter a motion pattern sequence associated with the mobile device;storing the entered motion pattern sequence in a data structure accessible to the at least one processor, the data structure including function data for instructing the mobile device to perform at least one account function;receiving, via the at least one graphical user interface, an identification of a selected account function to be linked with the stored motion pattern sequence; andcreating, within the data structure, relationship data indicative of a relationship between the stored motion pattern sequence and the identified account function, the relationship data linking the stored motion pattern sequence with function data for the selected account function,wherein the relationship data enables the mobile device to automatically initiate, the selected ...

Work hardened welds and methods for same

A tube assembly includes at least first and second tubes configured for coupling at respective ends. The first and second tubes each include a base material, and a weld interface at the respective end. The weld interface is proximate to an inner diameter and an outer diameter of the first and second tubes, and includes a weld interface segment extending therebetween. A work hardened weld assembly couples the base material of each of the first and second tubes. The work hardened weld assembly includes a weld fusion zone between the weld interfaces of the first and second tubes and the weld interface segments of the first and second tubes. The weld fusion zone is work hardened and at least the weld interface segments of the first and second tubes are work hardened between the work hardened weld fusion zone and the base material of the first and second tubes.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANAGING THREE DIMENSIONAL MANUFACTURING

The disclosed embodiments include methods and systems for providing financial services for three-dimensional (3D) manufacturing. Consistent with disclosed embodiments, a system may receive a request and payment information from a user for producing a 3D manufacturing product. The system may then transmit the payment information to one or more vendors identified by the request. The system may also provide a registration number associated with the 3D manufacturing product to the user. The one or more vendors may include a manufacturer system and/or a designer system. The designer system may transmit a 3D design file associated with the 3D manufacturing product to the manufacturer after receiving the payment information associated with the 3D manufacturing product. 118-. (canceled)19. A computer-implemented method for manufacturing three-dimensional (3D) products , the method comprising:requesting, by at least one processor, to be added to a listing of a 3D manufacturing service system;receiving notification of addition to the 3D manufacturing service system listing;providing a set of 3D designs to the 3D manufacturing service system;receiving a 3D product request, including a service order, from the 3D manufacturing service system;determining a set of required supplies to manufacture the 3D product request based on the service order;receiving the required supplies;manufacturing the 3D product request by using the received required supplies; andtransferring the manufactured 3D product to the 3D manufacturing service system.20. The method of claim 19 , where the provided set of 3D designs further includes a subset of 3D designs solicited from a 3D designer system.21. The method of claim 19 , wherein the service order further includes a subset of information from a user.22. The method of claim 21 , wherein the subset of information from the user includes a user-personalized software object token based on user payment information.23. The method of claim 22 , wherein the ...

Specimen processing systems and methods for holding slides

At least some embodiments of the technology are directed to an automated slide processing apparatus configured to apply at least one reagent to a specimen carried by a microscope slide. The slide processing station can include a support element with a support surface, at least one vacuum port, and a sealing member having a non-round shape. In an uncompressed state, the scaling member can extend upwardly beyond the support surface. In a compressed state, the scaling member can be configured to maintain an airtight seal with a backside of the microscope slide as the microscope slide is pulled against the support surface by a vacuum drawn via the at least one vacuum port.

TOKEN IDENTITY DEVICES

Disclosed embodiments include methods, systems, and computer-readable media configured to provide wearable devices storing tokens associated with digital versions of physical documents/cards. The wearable devices may further transfer tokens securely to interested parties without Bluetooth® or other network connectivity beyond NFC radio. In some embodiments, a token vault operator system may receive a request to establish a token vault account for a user, authenticate an identity of the user based at least on the received request, and generating a token vault ID associated with the user. The token vault operator system may further configure access to data sets generated for and associated with the token vault ID, generate tokens associated with the token vault ID, each token corresponding to one of the one or more data sets, and provide the generated plurality of tokens associated with the token vault ID to at least one user device. 120-. (canceled)21. A system for provisioning identity tokens to user devices , comprising:at least one network communication device;at least one storage device comprising instructions; and receiving a request to create an identity token account, the request comprising personal information associated with the user;', 'generating, in response to the request, a token vault identification (ID) associated with the user;', 'selecting, based on the personal information, one of a plurality of token classes representing categories of the personal information;', 'generating first data associated with the token vault ID, the first data comprising the selected token class and a token vault user profile comprising account settings of the user;', 'generating a token associated with the token vault ID and the first data;', 'receiving a request to upload second data associated with the token, the request being associated with a requestor identity; and', 'determining whether to allow the second data to be uploaded based on the requestor identity and ...

Three-terminal oxygen intercalation neuromorphic devices

Variable-resistance devices and methods of forming the same include a variable-resistance layer, formed between a first terminal and a second terminal, that varies in resistance based on an oxygen concentration in the variable-resistance layer. An electrolyte layer that is stable at room temperature and that conducts oxygen ions in accordance with an applied voltage is positioned over the variable-resistance layer. A gate layer is configured to apply a voltage on the electrolyte layer and the variable-resistance layer and is positioned over the electrolyte layer.

Dynamic tuning using reactive voltages on a series resonator

A wireless power transmission method of control is disclosed where equalization of the reactive voltages of a series resonant circuit, which is part of a transmitter antenna tuning and coupling unit, is obtained by adjusting the switching frequency and thereby used to determine a switching frequency of the driving high frequency inverter. By measuring and largely equalizing the voltage parameters of the series resonant circuit to establish an inverter switching frequency, improved efficiency of the wireless power transmission method.

Composition and method for treatment of symptoms associated with various skin conditions

Compositions containing imidazole-based compounds, and optionally, colloidal oatmeal, for the treatment, prevention, and management of symptoms, conditions, diseases, and disorders of the skin. Also, methods for the treatment, prevention, and management of symptoms, conditions, diseases, and disorders of the skin using compositions containing imidazole-based compounds, and optionally, colloidal oatmeal.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING LOCATION SERVICES

Methods and systems are disclosed for providing location services. Consistent with disclosed embodiments, disclosed systems and methods may include a beacon registering device for providing location services. The beacon registering device may include a non-transitory memory storing instructions. The beacon registering device may also include one or more processors that execute the stored instructions to perform operations comprising: receiving beacon information, the beacon information comprising connection information for a first beacon; updating at least one beacon entry stored in a database based on the received beacon information, the beacon entry including a beacon location, beacon connection information, and beacon metadata; receiving a beacon request from a user device, the beacon request indicating a user location; selecting beacons based on the beacon entry and the beacon request, the selected beacons including at least the first beacon; providing selected beacon information to the user device for registering the first beacon with the user device, the selected beacon information including the connection information for the first beacon. 120.-. (canceled)21. A computer-implemented method for providing location services , comprising:transmitting a detected user location in a beacon request to a beacon registry through an application programming interface;receiving beacon information from a beacon registry, the beacon information including communication information for a beacon selected based on confidence ratings of the beacon;registering the selected beacon using the communication information;receiving an indication from the registered beacon; andproviding a user message to a user device, wherein the user message comprises communication information for the registered beacon.22. The method of claim 21 , further comprising:providing another user message to at least one of the beacon registry, the registered beacon, a beacon system, or a provider system based ...

ONE USE WEARABLE

Disclosed embodiments include methods, systems, and computer-readable media configured to, for example, provide payment tokens for conducting transactions, as well as reprovisioning tokens, on wearable devices without Bluetooth® or other network connectivity beyond NFC radio. 120-. (canceled)21. A method of configuring a wearable device , comprising:providing an interface on a user device, the user device comprising a processor configured to execute software instructions stored in a memory to provide the interface;receiving a wearable device ID from the user device via the interface;identifying a token stored on a secure element of the wearable device based on the wearable device ID;receiving user personal information from the user device via the interface; andtransmitting the user personal information to a token vault for association with the wearable device ID and identified token.22. The method of claim 21 , wherein the interface is provided via one of a website claim 21 , an online portal claim 21 , or an application programming interface (API).23. The method of claim 21 , wherein the token is identified from a plurality of tokens stored on the secure element.24. The method of claim 23 , wherein the secure element comprises memory storing a plurality of token slots and a plurality of corresponding token values claim 23 , each token value corresponding to a different financial account.25. The method of claim 23 , wherein the secure element comprises memory storing a plurality of token slots and a plurality of corresponding token values claim 23 , each token value corresponding to the same financial account.26. The method of claim 21 , further comprising:authenticating a wearable device user based on the user personal information.27. The method of claim 26 , wherein authenticating the user comprises interacting with a financial service provider server to confirm the user personal information.28. The method of claim 21 , further comprising receiving financial ...

Multi-fluid heat exchanger

A heat exchanger is provided. The heat exchanger includes a first wall manifold. The heat exchanger further includes a second wall manifold spaced apart from the first wall manifold. The heat exchanger further includes a plurality of vanes that extend generally circumferentially between the first wall manifold and the second wall manifold. The heat exchanger further includes a plurality of fluid circuits defined within the heat exchanger. Each fluid circuit in the plurality of fluid circuits includes an inlet channel portion and an outlet channel portion defined within the first wall manifold. A return channel portion defined within the second wall manifold. At least one passage portion of a plurality of passage portions defined within each vane of the plurality of vanes. The at least one passage portion extends between the return channel portion and one of the inlet channel portion and the outlet channel portion.

Detecting colorectal neoplasm

Provided herein is technology relating to detecting neoplasia and particularly, but not exclusively, to methods, compositions, and related uses for detecting premalignant and malignant neoplasms such as colorectal cancer.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FRAUD CONTROL

A system and method in accordance with exemplary embodiments may include systems and methods for providing fraud management, which may include, receiving account holder data, determining vertical spend patterns associated with merchants to define a merchant risk for each merchant, generating a transactional behavior patter for the account holder, and generating a fraud score and/or action set (e.g., refer/decline/queue for review) based on the transactional behavior pattern and merchant risk. Account holder data may include, for example, an account type, an account balance, account credits and debits, and transaction data including merchant name, location, and transaction details. 1. A system comprising:one or more processors; and receive, from a point-of-sale (POS) terminal for a transaction, first location data for the POS terminal;', 'receive second location data from a mobile device of an account holder, the second location data indicative of a current location of the mobile device at an approximate time the transaction is initiated;', 'determine that the second location data is outside a first predetermined distance from the first location data;', 'responsive to determining that the second location data is outside the first predetermined distance from the first location data, automatically cause the mobile device to modify a graphical user interface (GUI) to include one or more selectable graphical inputs;', 'responsive to the account holder selecting a first selectable graphical input of the one or more selectable graphical inputs, complete the transaction; and', 'responsive to the account holder selecting a second selectable graphical input of the one or more selectable graphical inputs, deny the transaction., 'a memory in communication with the one or more processors and storing instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, are configured to cause the system to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the instructions are further configured to ...

ONE USE WEARABLE

Disclosed embodiments include methods, systems, and computer-readable media configured to, for example, provide payment tokens for conducting transactions, as well as reprovisioning tokens, on wearable devices without Bluetooth® or other network connectivity beyond NFC radio. 1. A wearable device , comprising:a near field communication (NFC) system for performing one or more transactions using NFC radio;a secure element for providing an environment in which processes and data are be securely stored and executed, the secure element including a plurality of slots;at least one storage device storing instructions for conducting a transaction; and establishing NFC radio communication with a third-party device,', 'identifying an active slot associated with a token, and', 'providing, by the established NFC radio communication and in response to a request by the third-party device, the token stored in the active slot of the secure element., 'at least one processor configured to execute the instructions to perform operations comprising2. The wearable device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one processor is configured to execute the instructions to perform operations further comprising:receiving, by the established NFC radio communication and from the third-party device, reprovisioning data provided by a token vault; andstoring a new token included in the reprovisioning data to the secure element.3. The wearable device of claim 2 , wherein the at least one processor is configured to execute the instructions to perform operations further comprising:receiving, by the established NFC radio communication and from the third-party device, reprovisioning data when a confidence score falls below a predetermined threshold indicative of the token being compromised.4. The wearable device of claim 2 , wherein the at least one processor is configured to execute the instructions to perform operations further comprising:receiving, by the established NFC radio communication and from the ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING TRANSACTION TOKENS FOR MOBILE DEVICES

The disclosed embodiments include methods and systems for providing payment token transactions by a mobile device. The mobile device may be operable to obtain a payment token, where the payment token is associated with one or more payment token parameters and the mobile device may be configured to communicate with a financial service provider system over a first network when connectivity to the first network is available to the mobile device. The mobile device may provide the payment token to a contactless payment terminal (CPT) associated with a merchant, during a purchase transaction involving a product provided by the merchant, where the mobile device may communicate the payment token to the CPT over a local network that is different from the first network such that connectivity between the mobile device and the first network is not required. 120-. (canceled).21. A computer-implemented method for providing payment token transactions , comprising:obtaining, by one or more processors when a first mobile device does not have network connectivity with a first network, a payment token usable in place of cash payments;providing, by the one or more processors, the payment token to a contactless payment terminal (CPT) associated with a merchant during a purchase transaction, by communicating the payment token to the CPT over a second network such that connectivity between the first mobile device and the first network is not required;requesting, by the CPT from a financial service provider system, authorization of the purchase transaction;receiving, by the CPT, an indication from the financial service provider system that the purchase transaction is authorized; andreceiving, by the first mobile device, the indication from the CPT.22. The method of claim 21 , wherein obtaining the payment token comprises receiving claim 21 , by the one or more processors from a barcode claim 21 , information that includes the payment token.23. The method of claim 22 , wherein the barcode ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANAGING ELECTRONIC TRANSACTIONS USING ELECTRONIC TOKENS AND TOKENIZED VEHICLES

Systems and methods are provided for managing electronic tokens associated with an account. A system may include a memory storing instructions and account information associated with an account, and a processor configured to executed the stored instructions to: access information associated with one or more electronic tokens associated with the account, wherein the information includes one or more token settings, receive, via a network, information for a transaction request including a first token; analyze the received information to determine whether at least one rule in the one or more token settings is violated, responsive to a determination that at least one rule is violated, transmit an indication that the transaction request is denied, and responsive to a determination that no rules are violated, detokenize the transaction request. 124-. (canceled)25. A system for managing electronic tokens associated with an account , comprising:at least one memory storing instructions and account information associated with an account; and generating a plurality of electronic tokens associated with the account, the tokens comprising data sufficient for conducting a transaction and being provisioned to a plurality of electronic devices;', 'generating data for a user interface of a user device, the user interface comprising a control element associated with a group of the tokens;', 'generating, based on a selection of the control element by a user, a prompt requesting an input associated with a restriction to be applied to the group of tokens;', 'based on the input, conditionally adding the restriction to a database entry associated with the tokens;', 'receiving, via a network, information for a transaction request associated with the account, the transaction request information comprising a first one of the group of tokens;', 'analyzing the received transaction request information to determine whether the restriction has been violated; and', responsive to a determination that ...

Locomotive engine control system

A locomotive engine control system includes one or more processors operably connected to fuel supply devices. The fuel supply devices are configured to supply fuel into different corresponding cylinders of an engine. The one or more processors are configured to monitor a fuel quantity injected into the cylinders of the engine before and after communication of an overfuel control signal. The overfuel control signal commands the fuel supply device corresponding to a first cylinder of the cylinders to supply excess fuel into the first cylinder. Responsive to the fuel quantity that is monitored not decreasing after the communication of the overfuel control signal, the one or more processors are configured to determine that the fuel supply device corresponding to the first cylinder is defective, and may generate one or more control signals indicative of the fuel supply device corresponding to the first cylinder being defective.

Ceramic matrix composite component including cooling channels in multiple plies and method of producing

A ceramic matrix composite (CMC) component and method of fabrication including one or more elongate functional features formed in multiple fiber plies of the CMC component. The CMC component includes a plurality of longitudinally extending ceramic matrix composite plies in a stacked configuration. Each of the one or more elongate functional features includes an inlet and an outlet to provide a flow of fluid from a fluid source to an exterior of the ceramic matrix composite component. The one or more elongate functional features are configured in multiple plies of the plurality of longitudinally extending ceramic matrix composite plies to form a plurality of cooling channels in multiple plies of the ceramic matrix composite component.

High Work Function MoO2 Back Contacts for Improved Solar Cell Performance

Improved high work function back contacts for solar cells are provided. In one aspect, a method of forming a solar cell includes: forming a completed solar cell having a substrate coated with an electrically conductive material, an absorber disposed on the electrically conductive material, a buffer layer disposed on the absorber, a transparent front contact disposed on the buffer layer, and a metal grid disposed on the transparent front contact; removing the substrate and the electrically conductive material using exfoliation, exposing a backside surface of the solar cell; depositing a high work function material onto the back side surface of the solar cell; and depositing a back contact onto the high work function material. A solar cell formed by the present techniques is also provided. Yield of the exfoliated device can be improved by removing bubbles from adhesive used for exfoliation and/or forming contact pads to access the metal grid.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING ALERT MESSAGES RELATED TO SUSPICIOUS TRANSACTIONS

Systems and methods are provided for providing alerts to a user. The systems and methods may include a financial service provider including a memory device storing instructions. The financial service provider may also include at least one processor configured to execute the instructions to perform a plurality of operations. The operations may include receiving data relating to an activity of a user. The operations may also include identifying a merchant based at least on the received data. The operations may also include accessing historical fraud or disputes data associated with at least one of the user and the merchant. The operations may also include determining whether the received data triggers an alert. The operations may further include sending an alert message to a user device associated with the user when the processor determines that the received data triggers the alert. 120-. (canceled)21. A user mobile device , comprising:a memory storing software instructions; receiving transaction data relating to a transaction activity of a user;', 'identifying a merchant based at least on the received data;', 'accessing historical data associated with at least one of the user or the merchant;', 'determining whether the received transaction data triggers an alert;', 'displaying an alert message to the user when the processor determines that the received transaction data triggers the alert, wherein the displayed alert message includes a plurality of options for the user to select to receive additional information regarding the alert;', 'receiving a user selection of at least one of the options; and', 'displaying an updated message to the user, wherein the updated message includes one of information representative of the historical data associated with the merchant or a hyperlink to a website for providing details of the merchant., 'a processor configured to execute the instructions to perform operations comprising22. The user mobile device of claim 21 , wherein the ...

Medicine cabinet

A cabinet includes a box with a backboard, a top panel, a bottom panel, and two side panels joining the top and bottom panels. The cabinet further includes shelves configured to be inserted within the box between one pair of clips, each clip having an undulation that mates with a corresponding undulation on trim strips disposed on side panels. An accessory slides in a track of a cabinet door and is connected to the track with a bow clip. The cabinet includes a frame member with a projecting lip configured to extend over an edge of the box. The frame member has at least one stiffening support that connects to a bracket mounted against a wall, and the backboard connects to the bracket with a screw tab having a cover flap concealing a screw. The cabinet is configured to be mounted in a wall surface or a recess.

Materials containing metal oxides, processes for making same, and processes for using same

Compositions having a high metal content comprising a metal salt solution, a stabilizer and one or more optional additives, wherein the metal salt solution comprises a metal ion, a counter ion and a solvent. The compositions are useful for forming films on substrates in the manufacture of solid state and integrated circuit devices.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING ALERT MESSAGES RELATED TO SUSPICIOUS TRANSACTIONS

Systems and methods are provided for providing alerts to a user. The systems and methods may include a financial service provider including a memory device storing instructions. The financial service provider may also include at least one processor configured to execute the instructions to receive data relating to a transaction made by the user, compare the received data to a set of data associated with the user, determine whether the data relating to the transaction deviates from a set of data associated with the user by more than a threshold value, and send an alert message to a user device associated with the user when the processor determines that the data relating to the transaction deviates from the set of data associated with the user by more than the threshold value. 1. A system for providing alerts to a user , comprising:a memory device storing instructions; and receive data relating to a transaction made by the user;', 'compare the received data to a set of data associated with the user;', 'determine whether the received data relating to the transaction deviates from the set of data associated with the user by more than a threshold value; and', 'send an alert message to a user device associated with the user when the processor determines that the data relating to the transaction deviates from the set of data associated with the user by more than the threshold value., 'at least one processor configured to execute the instructions to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the processor is part of a server operated by a financial service provider.3. The system of claim 1 ,wherein the received data relating to the transaction includes a posted transaction amount charged by a merchant; andwherein the set of data associated with the user includes an authorized transaction amount authorized by the user for the transaction.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the received data relating to the transaction includes at least one of a gratuity charged by the merchant or an ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING ALERT MESSAGES RELATED TO SUSPICIOUS TRANSACTIONS

Systems and methods are provided for providing alerts to a user. The systems and methods may include a financial service provider including a memory device storing instructions. The financial service provider may also include at least one processor configured to execute the instructions to perform a plurality of operations. The operations may include receiving data relating to an activity of a user. The operations may also include identifying a merchant based at least on the received data. The operations may also include accessing historical fraud or disputes data associated with at least one of the user and the merchant. The operations may also include determining whether the received data triggers an alert. The operations may further include sending an alert message to a user device associated with the user when the processor determines that the received data triggers the alert. 1. A system for providing alerts to a user , comprising:a memory device storing instructions: receiving data relating to a transaction activity of the user;', 'identifying a merchant based at least on the received data;', 'accessing historical fraud or disputes data associated with at least one of the user and the merchant;', 'determining whether the received data triggers an alert; and', 'sending an alert message to a user device associated with the user when the processor determines that the received data triggers the alert., 'at least one processor configured to execute the instructions to perform operations comprising2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the processor is part of a server operated by a financial service provider.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the data relating to the transaction activity of the user comprises data relating to a prepurchase activity claim 1 , and wherein the at least one processor is configured to execute the instructions to send the alert message prior to the user completing a purchase with the merchant.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the data ...

VOICE RECOGNITION TO AUTHENTICATE A MOBILE PAYMENT

Systems and methods are provided for authenticating mobile payments from a customer account to a merchant. The systems and methods may include a financial service provider receiving a request to authorize an electronic transaction at a point-of-sale. A financial service provider server computer may verify that the customer is present at the point-of-sale using received location data. An image having distorted text such as a captcha may be transmitted to a device at the point-of-sale, and the customer may read the captcha aloud. A voice sample of the customer may be sent to the financial service provider for comparison to stored voice recordings, to verify that the customer's voice sample is authentic if the voice matches a previously generated voice recording for the account. If the voice sample is authentic, the financial service provider may authorize the mobile payment. 1. A system for authenticating an electronic payment at a point-of-sale , comprising:a storage device configured to store instructions; and receive a request to conduct an electronic payment;', 'transmit an image to the point-of-sale;', 'receive a voice sample recorded at the point-of-sale;', 'compare the received voice sample to one or more reference recordings;', 'determine whether the voice sample is authentic, wherein the voice sample is authentic when a speaker in the voice sample is determined to be the speaker in the one or more reference recordings; and', 'authorize the electronic payment when the voice sample is determined to be authentic., 'a processor configured to execute the stored instructions, the stored instructions causing the processor to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the request to conduct an electronic payment is received from one of a mobile device associated with a customer or a terminal computer associated with a merchant.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the at least one processor is further configured to:determine a location of the point-of-sale; anddetermine whether ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GENERATING REAL-TIME CUSTOMER SURVEYS BASED ON TRIGGER EVENTS

A system and method for real-time surveys includes a communication interface that receives event data associated with a customer via a network from a mobile device of the customer, a survey generator that generates a survey based on the event data, a survey transmission interface that transmits the survey to the mobile device, and a survey response receiver that receives a response to the survey. The survey generator generates one or more of follow-up commands or follow-up questions based on the received response and the survey transmission interface transmits the one or more of follow-up commands or follow-up questions to the mobile device. 1. A system , comprising:a communication interface that receives event data associated with a customer via a network from a mobile device of the customer;a survey generator that generates a survey based on the event data;a survey transmission interface that transmits the survey to the mobile device; anda survey response receiver that receives a response to the survey,wherein the survey generator generates one or more of follow-up commands or follow-up questions based on the received response, andwherein the survey transmission interface transmits the one or more of follow-up commands or follow-up questions to the mobile device.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the survey transmission interface transmits the survey to the mobile device via email.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the survey transmission interface transmits the survey to the mobile device via a short message service (SMS) message.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the SMS message includes a link to the survey.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the survey transmission interface transmits the survey to the mobile device via a push notification.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the event data indicates that the customer has entered a physical location associated with a merchant.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the event data indicates that the customer has ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DYNAMIC, RISK-BASED PURCHASE FINANCING

This disclosure relates generally to credit-based transactions, and more particularly to dynamic purchase financing methods and systems. In one embodiment, a computer-implemented method provides a conditional credit line. The method receives a payment authorization request, and parses, via a processor, the payment authorization request to extract payment information. The method determines that the payment information includes information related to an extra credit line. The method generates, via the processor, a credit-risk allocation notification associated with the extra credit line, and transmits the credit-risk allocation notification to a computer associated with a financial institution. 1. A computer-implemented method for providing a conditional credit line offer , comprising:receiving a payment authorization request;parsing, via a processor, the payment authorization request to extract payment information;determining that the payment information includes information related to an extra credit line;generating, via the processor, a credit-risk allocation notification associated with the extra credit line; andtransmitting the credit-risk allocation notification to a computer associated with a financial institution.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:determining that a customer lacks sufficient funds to complete a purchase transaction;generating an extra credit offer related to the extra credit line; andtransmitting the extra credit offer to a customer device.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein a value of the extra credit line equals or exceeds a value of funds that the customer lacks to complete the purchase transaction.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the extra credit offer includes an indication of an annual percentage interest rate.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the credit-risk allocation notification includes an amount payable by the financial institution.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the credit-risk allocation notification includes a ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANAGING ELECTRONIC TOKENS FOR DEVICE INTERACTIONS

Systems and methods are provided for managing electronic tokens for device interactions. In some embodiments, a unified graphical user interface is provided for an account, for controlling the activation status and settings associated with authorized electronic devices used for conducting transactions on the account. The electronic devices may be programmed with an electronic token that allows a server to look up sensitive account information, although the electronic token does not divulge the account information itself. Therefore, if an electronic token is compromised or stolen, the account does not need to be closed, and sensitive information remains safe. Moreover, the unified graphical user interface provides detailed and highly customizable controls for settings and restrictions associated with each of the electronic tokens, without modifying or accessing sensitive account or personal information. 121-. (canceled)22. A device , comprising:one or more processors; and installing a token generation application received from a token server;', 'linking the installed token generation application to an account managed by the token server by transmitting information identifying the installed token generation application to the token server;', 'displaying an interface including a control panel for configuring the token generation application;', 'generating, using the token generation application, a first token including a pointer to the linked account according to configuration information received through the interface; and', 'providing the first token to a third party server to enable the third party server to identify the linked account to the token server., 'a non-transitory memory containing instructions that when executed by the one or more processors causes the device to perform operations comprising23. The device of claim 22 , wherein the operations further include receiving a status indication for a second token from the token server claim 22 , and wherein the ...

SLURRY PHASE REACTOR WITH INTERNAL CYCLONES

A system for processing a hydrocarbon feed has a final stage reactor and internal separator with cyclone that forms a substantially gas stream and a substantially non-gas stream. The substantially gas stream is sent directly from the final stage reactor and separator to further downstream processing. 1. A system for processing a hydrocarbon feed , comprising:a plurality of serially aligned reactors, the plurality of reactors including a final stage reactor, the final stage reactor including:a vessel,an inlet formed in the vessel for receiving the hydrocarbon feed,a reactor section formed in the vessel, the reactor section receiving the hydrocarbon feed via the inlet; and a nozzle separating the reactor section from the separator section, the nozzle having an opening directing the hydrocarbon feed, hydrogen, and reaction products from the reactor section to the separator section,', 'a first outlet formed in the vessel from which the substantially non-gas stream exits the vessel;', 'at least one cyclone separator positioned inside the separator section and configured to produce the substantially gas stream; and', 'a second outlet from which the substantially gas stream exits the vessel., 'a separator section formed in the vessel, the separator section configured to form a substantially gas stream and a substantially non-gas stream, the separator section including2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of serially aligned reactors further includes a first stage reactor claim 1 , wherein the first stage reactor is the first reactor through which the hydrocarbon feed is reacted and the final stage reactor is the last reactor through which the hydrocarbon feed is reacted claim 1 , wherein the hydrocarbon feed is reacted with at least a first additive in the first stage reactor and reacted with at least a second additive in the final stage reactor.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the first additive is selected from one of: activated carbon claim 2 , iron claim 2 ...

SLURRY PHASE REACTOR WITH INTERNAL VAPOR-LIQUID SEPARATOR

A system for processing a hydrocarbon feed has a final stage reactor and internal separator that forms a substantially gas stream and a substantially non-gas stream. The substantially gas stream is sent directly from the final stage reactor to a separator or for other processing. 1. A system for processing a hydrocarbon feed , comprising: a vessel body,', 'an inlet formed in the vessel body for receiving the hydrocarbon feed,', 'a reactor section formed in the vessel body, the reactor section receiving the hydrocarbon feed via the inlet;', 'a separator section formed in the vessel body, the separator section configured to form a substantially gas stream and a substantially non-gas stream;', 'a nozzle separating the reactor section from the separator section, the nozzle having an opening directing the hydrocarbon feed, hydrogen, and reaction products from the reactor section to the separator section;', 'a first outlet formed in the vessel body receiving the substantially non-gas stream;', 'a second outlet formed in the vessel body, the second outlet receiving the substantially gas stream; and, 'a plurality of serially aligned reactors, the plurality of reactors including a final stage reactor, the final stage reactor includinga separator receiving the substantially gas stream from the second outlet.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a deflector positioned in the separator section claim 1 , the deflector obstructing axial flow of the hydrocarbon feed in the separator section.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the deflector is a plate.4. The system of claim 2 , wherein the deflector is a curved tubular member connected to the second outlet.5. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a quench inlet formed in the vessel body claim 1 , the quench inlet receiving at least one of: a cooled hydrogen claim 1 , a vacuum gas oil claim 1 , a cool hydrocarbon stream.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of serially aligned reactors further includes a first ...

Systems and Methods for Initiating Payment from a Client Device

The disclosed embodiments include a mobile client device for automatically performing a mobile financial service function, including a memory storing software instructions, the software instructions including a mobile financial service application configured to perform financial service processes. The system may also include and one or more processors configured to execute the software instructions to detect a physical action performed on the mobile client device, and determine a first financial service function to perform based on the detected physical action, wherein the first financial service function is a function provided by the mobile financial service application. The one or more processors may also determine whether verification of a user is required, verify the user if verification of the user is required, and automatically initiate the first financial service function. 1. A computer-implemented method for automatically initiating a financial service function associated with a mobile client device , comprising;detecting, by a mobile client device executing a software application configured to perform financial service processes, a physical action performed on the mobile client device;determining, by the mobile client device, a first financial service function to perform based on the detected physical action, wherein the first financial service function is a function provided by the software application;determining, by the mobile client device, whether verification of a user is required;verifying, by the mobile client device, the user if verification of the user is required; andautomatically initiating, by the mobile client device, the first financial service function.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the physical action performed on the mobile client device includes a change in orientation of the mobile client device or a specific movement of the mobile client device.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the specific movement of the mobile client device ...

Systems and Methods for Managing Three Dimensional Manufacturing

The disclosed embodiments include methods and systems for providing financial services for three-dimensional (3D) manufacturing. Consistent with disclosed embodiments, a system may receive a request and payment information from a user for producing a 3D manufacturing product. The system may then transmit the payment information to one or more vendors identified by the request. The system may also provide a registration number associated with the 3D manufacturing product to the user. The one or more vendors may include a manufacturer system and/or a designer system. The designer system may transmit a 3D design file associated with the 3D manufacturing product to the manufacturer after receiving the payment information associated with the 3D manufacturing product. 1. A system for providing three-dimensional (3D) manufacturing services , the system comprising:a memory storing instructions; and receive a request and payment information from a user for producing a 3D manufacturing product;', 'identify one or more vendors based on the received request and payment information;', 'transmit the payment information to one or more vendors identified by the request;', 'generate a registration number associated with the 3D manufacturing product reflecting at least a license from an owner of a design for the 3D manufacturing product; and', 'provide the registration number associated with the 3D manufacturing product to the user., 'a processor configured to execute the instructions to2. The system of claim 1 , where the processor is further configured to execute the instructions to:receive an indication from the one or more vendors authorizing purchase associated with the 3D manufacturing product.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the one or more vendors include a manufacturer and a designer.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the designer transmits a 3D design file associated with the 3D manufacturing product to the manufacturer after receiving the payment information.5. The ...

TOKEN IDENTITY DEVICES

Disclosed embodiments include methods, systems, and computer-readable media configured to provide wearable devices storing tokens associated with digital versions of physical documents/cards. The wearable devices may further transfer tokens securely to interested parties without Bluetooth® or other network connectivity beyond NFC radio. In some embodiments, a token vault operator system may receive a request to establish a token vault account for a user, authenticate an identity of the user based at least on the received request, and generating a token vault ID associated with the user. The token vault operator system may further configure access to data sets generated for and associated with the token vault ID, generate tokens associated with the token vault ID, each token corresponding to one of the one or more data sets, and provide the generated plurality of tokens associated with the token vault ID to at least one user device. 120-. (canceled)21. A system comprising:at least one network communication device;a storage device comprising instructions; and generating a plurality of tokens associated with a token vault identification (ID), wherein the token vault ID is associated with a first user device and each token of the plurality of tokens associated with the token vault ID corresponds to one of one or more datasets;', 'receiving, via the at least one network device, a request to reprovision a token in the plurality of tokens, the token corresponding to a first data set in the one or more datasets;', 'dissociating the first token from the token vault ID;', 'generating a new token;', 'associating the new token with the token vault ID, the new token corresponding to the first data set;', 'determining a second user device in need of the generated new token; and', 'providing, via the at least one network device, the generated new token associated with the token vault ID to the second user device., 'at least one processor configured to execute the instructions to ...

Systems and Methods for Providing Transaction Tokens for Mobile Devices

The disclosed embodiments include methods and systems for providing payment token transactions by a mobile device. The mobile device may be operable to obtain a payment token, where the payment token is associated with one or more payment token parameters and the mobile device may be configured to communicate with a financial service provider system over a first network when connectivity to the first network is available to the mobile device. The mobile device may provide the payment token to a contactless payment terminal (CPT) associated with a merchant, during a purchase transaction involving a product provided by the merchant, where the mobile device may communicate the payment token to the CPT over a local network that is different from the first network such that connectivity between the mobile device and the first network is not required. 1. A computer-implemented method for providing payment token transactions , the method performed by a mobile device , comprising:obtaining, by one or more processors of the mobile device, a payment token, the payment token associated with one or more payment token parameters and the mobile device configured to communicate with a financial service provider system over a first network when connectivity to the first network is available to the mobile device, wherein the financial service provider system is associated with a financial service provider that provides a financial service account to a user of the mobile device;storing the payment token in a memory of the mobile device;providing, by the one or more processors, the payment token to a contactless payment terminal (CPT) associated with a merchant, during a purchase transaction involving a product provided by the merchant, the providing involving communicating the payment token to the CPT over a local network that is different from the first network such that connectivity between the mobile device and the first network is not required; andreceiving an indication from the ...

SYSTEM TO AUTOMATICALLY RESTORE PAYMENT PURCHASING POWER

In one embodiment, a system comprises a database configured to store at least one record, at least one network communication device, a storage device comprising instructions, and at least one processor configured to execute the instructions to perform a method. The method may comprise receiving a fraud communication associated with a first primary account number, calculating one or more limitations associated with the first primary account number based on an account associated with the first primary account number, and storing a database record including the first primary account number, a new primary account number, and the limitation(s). The method may further comprise receiving a transaction request including a second primary account number, and comparing the second primary account number to the at least one record. The method may also comprise, based on the comparing, enabling the transaction request to proceed, declining the transaction, or disabling the first primary account number. 120.-. (canceled)21. A system , comprising:at least one memory storing instructions; and receiving a fraud communication associated with a first primary account number;', 'issuing a second primary account number to a customer;', 'receiving a request to continue using the first primary account number until the customer receives the second primary account number; and', determining one or more locations where one or more past transactions associated with the first primary account number took place;', 'defining a geographic area that encompasses a portion of the one or more locations, and', 'declining transaction requests occurring at one or more locations more than a predetermined distance outside of the geographic area;, 'generating, in response to the request, a limitation on the first primary account number, wherein generating the limitation comprises, 'storing the first primary account number, the second primary account number, and the limitation in a database., 'at least one ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANAGING ELECTRONIC TRANSACTIONS USING ELECTRONIC TOKENS AND TOKENIZED DEVICES

Systems and methods are provided for managing electronic tokens associated with an account. A system may include a memory storing instructions and account information associated with an account, and a processor configured to executed the stored instructions to: access information associated with one or more electronic tokens associated with the account, wherein the information includes one or more token settings, receive, via a network, information for a transaction request including a first token; analyze the received information to determine whether at least one rule in the one or more token settings is violated, responsive to a determination that at least one rule is violated, transmit an indication that the transaction request is denied, and responsive to a determination that no rules are violated, detokenize the transaction request. 1. A system for managing electronic tokens associated with an account , comprising:a memory storing instructions and account information associated with an account; and access information associated with one or more electronic tokens associated with the account, wherein the information includes one or more token settings;', 'receive, via a network, information for a transaction request including a first token;', 'analyze the received information to determine whether at least one rule in the one or more token settings is violated;', 'responsive to a determination that at least one rule is violated, transmit an indication that the transaction request is denied; and', 'responsive to a determination that no rules are violated, detokenize the transaction request., 'a processor configured to executed the stored instructions to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first token includes an alphanumeric string that points to a first account claim 1 , and the alphanumeric string does not include an account number of the first account.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the processor is further configured to route the detokenized transaction ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INITIATING PAYMENT FROM A CLIENT DEVICE

The disclosed embodiments include a mobile client device for automatically performing a mobile financial service function, including a memory storing software instructions, the software instructions including a mobile financial service application configured to perform financial service processes. The system may also include and one or more processors configured to execute the software instructions to detect a physical action performed on the mobile client device, and determine a first financial service function to perform based on the detected physical action, wherein the first financial service function is a function provided by the mobile financial service application. The one or more processors may also determine whether verification of a user is required, verify the user if verification of the user is required, and automatically initiate the first financial service function. 118.-. (canceled)19. A computer-implemented method for automatically initiating a financial service function using a mobile client device , comprising;detecting, by a mobile client device executing a software application configured to perform financial service processes, a motion pattern associated with a physical drawing action performed on the mobile client device by a user;determining, by the mobile client device, a financial service function of the software application based on the detected motion pattern;analyzing, by the mobile client device, the detected motion pattern based on predefined criteria;verifying the user, by the mobile client device, based on the analysis of the motion pattern; andautomatically initiating, by the mobile client device, the financial service function based at least on the verification.20. The method of claim 19 , wherein the motion pattern is associated with a drawing performed on a touch-sensitive component of the mobile client device.21. The method of claim 20 , wherein the motion pattern represents a code word claim 20 , a name claim 20 , or a set of ...

Bed bug trap and monitor

A trapping device and method for capturing and monitoring the existence and behavior of crawling insects, such as bed bugs, is provided. The trapping device has a textured two-dimensional surface with one or more triangular entrance areas, where one of the triangular sections functions as a base, one or more wing sections, connected to either one the base or to another wing section by a neck; and a collecting area connected to one or more wing sections by a bridge. The trapping device can further include a support structure, and can be enclosed in a case with one or more entrances. The trapping device can also comprise a catching area that can optionally include an adhesive for immobilizing the insects.

Insect pest monitor and product transfer station

A system, method, and kit for monitoring, capturing, or killing crawling insects, including the population of a colony of insects, is provided. A station is provided including a lower member that may be flat, curved or of varying contour, a curved or angled upper member connected directly or by one or more intermediate members to the lower member, and an adhesive on one of the lower member or the upper member. A secondary element can include a repellant or non-repellant pesticide, an adhesive, and/or an attractant to aid in killing the crawling insects. As the insects interact with the station and secondary element, they can take a portion of the pesticide back to the colony to kill more insects.

Aqueous heat transfer system, method and fluid

The disclosed technology relates to a heat transfer system and heat transfer method employing a heat transfer fluid. In particular, the technology relates to an aqueous heat transfer fluid with low electrical conductivity, low flammability, and low freeze point that provides excellent peak temperature reduction in a heat transfer system, such as that for cooling battery modules in electric vehicles.

BATTERYLESS PAYMENT DEVICE WITH WIRELESSLY POWERED TOKEN PROVISIONING

A batteryless payment device is disclosed. According to certain embodiments, the batteryless payment device may include a first communication system and a second communication system, the second communication system being a near-field-communication (NFC) system. The batteryless payment device may also include a power receiver coupled to the first communication system and configured to wirelessly receive power from an external device for powering the first communication system. The batteryless payment device may further include a controller configured to: when the first communication system is powered, establish, via the first communication system, a first wireless connection with a user device; receive, through the first wireless communication, a token from the user device; establish, via the second communication system, a second wireless connection with a payment terminal; and transmit, through the second wireless connection, the token to the payment terminal. 1. A batteryless payment device configured for wirelessly powered token provisioning , comprising:a first communication system and a second communication system, the second communication system being a near-field-communication (NFC) system;a power receiver coupled to the first communication system and configured to wirelessly receive power from an external device for powering the first communication system; and when the first communication system is powered, establish, via the first communication system, a first wireless connection with a user device;', 'receive, through the first wireless communication, a token from the user device;', 'establish, via the second communication system, a second wireless connection with a payment terminal; and', 'transmit, through the second wireless connection, the token to the payment terminal., 'a controller configured to2. The batteryless payment device of claim 1 , wherein the power receiver comprises an induction antenna configured to receive power from an induction field. ...

Estimating a number of containers by digital image analysis

A computer-implemented method, a computer system, and a computer program product are provided for estimating output data that includes or is based on a number of containers, which may or may not be in receptacles. The method involves using an object detection algorithm operating on an input digital image to detect container images and receptacle images (if any), and using an estimation algorithm operating on the detected images to estimate the number of containers. Estimating the number of containers may involve counting the number of containers within different container classes, as determined by the object detection algorithm. Estimating the number of containers may involve estimating a size of a receptacle in a detected receptacle image based on analysis of a detected reference container image. A detected reference object image may be used to assist with classifying detected container images in different container classes.

Suggesting people qualified to provide assistance with regard to an issue identified in a file

The techniques describe a tool that finds people to help answer a question that arises while a user is consuming content of a file. As the user consumes the content, the techniques identify a signal that indicates an issue (e.g., a question). The signal can be added or somehow inserted into the underlying content of the file based on user input. The techniques determine a portion of the content associated with the signal. The portion of the content, along with any other information provided via the user input, is analyzed to determine a context of the issue. For example, natural language processing techniques can parse text or speech to understand the subject matter. The techniques then access a resolution resource (e.g., a professional network) to identify people that are likely capable of providing assistance, and the people are suggested to the user.

Detecting colorectal neoplasm

Provided herein is technology relating to detecting neoplasia and particularly, but not exclusively, to methods, compositions, and related uses for detecting premalignant and malignant neoplasms such as colorectal cancer.

Patient support surface control, end of life indication, and x-ray cassette sleeve

A patient support apparatus may include a support surface configured to conduct air along a top face of the support surface so that heat and moisture from a patient lying on the support surface are drawn away from the top face of the support surface. An opening may be formed in a side of the support surface. A cavity may extend from the opening into the support surface. An inlet port may be positioned within the cavity and fluidly coupled to the top face. A blower assembly may be configured to position within the cavity. The blower assembly may have an outlet port that couples to the inlet port when the blower assembly is positioned within the cavity. The blower assembly may conduct air through the inlet port to the top face of the support surface.

Sweetened food product and method of preparation

Described are coated food products having a sugar (sucrose) coating, the coating exhibiting desirable levels of sucrose crystallinity and a desired sucrose ratio (total sucrose per total soluble solids), as well as methods or preparing such coated food products and coating.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REAL TIME TRANSFERS BETWEEN ACCOUNTS

A system and method for real-time funds transfer that includes a financial institution server system that maintains an agent account for real-time transfers, an input/output module of the financial institution server system that receives a request for a real-time funds transfer, wherein the request for the real-time funds transfer includes destination account data, funds transfer amount, and source financial institution preference data, a destination agent module of the financial institution server system that processes the received request and determines whether the agent account can facilitate the real-time funds transfer based on the destination account data, funds transfer amount, and source financial preference data, and a destination account module of the financial institution server system that receives, in real-time from the agent account, the funds transfer amount if the destination agent module determines that the agent account can facilitate the real-time funds transfer. 1. A system , comprising:a financial institution server system that maintains an agent account for real-time transfers;an input/output module of the financial institution server system that receives a request for a real-time funds transfer, wherein the request for the real-time funds transfer includes destination account data, funds transfer amount, and source financial institution preference data;a destination agent module of the financial institution server system that processes the received request and determines whether the agent account can facilitate the real-time funds transfer based on the destination account data, funds transfer amount, and source financial preference data; anda destination account module of the financial institution server system that receives, in real-time from the agent account, the funds transfer amount if the destination agent module determines that the agent account can facilitate the real-time funds transfer.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the agent ...

Neuromorphic device driven by copper ion intercalation

A neuromorphic semiconductor device includes a copper-based intercalation channel disposed on an insulative layer, a source contact and a drain contact of a substrate. A copper-based electrolyte layer is disposed on the copper-based intercalation channel and a copper-based gate electrode is disposed on the copper-based electrolyte layer.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AUTOMATIC PATH MANAGEMENT

Methods and systems are provided for path management. Consistent with disclosed embodiments, path management system may be configured to perform a series of operations for real time path analysis. The embodiments may determine a user location based on received location data, and then determine a user path based on a sequence of user locations. The embodiments may calculate a path map based on user locations, and then determine one or more of a user density map and a user velocity map based on the path map. The embodiments may determine regions of the user density maps and user velocity maps, and provide instructions to one or more of an environment and a user device. The embodiments may provide guidance to a user of user of the path management system, and/or instructions to change a status of a service location; or modify a product layout or fixture arrangement. 120-. (canceled)21. A user device comprising:a memory storing instructions; and receiving, at the user device from a first beacon, a first signal comprising a first sensor identifier, the first beacon and the user device both being located within the same environment;', 'measuring a signal strength of the first signal;', 'generating a request for route information, the request comprising information related to the first signal strength and the first sensor identifier;', 'transmitting the request to a route management system;', 'receiving guidance information from the route management system;', 'generating route information based on the route guidance information; and', 'displaying the route information., 'one or more processors configured to execute the instructions to perform operations comprising22. The user device of claim 21 , wherein the information related to the first signal strength and the first identifier comprises at least one of a distance from the first beacon or a category of signal strength.23. The user device of claim 21 , wherein the environment is one of a mall claim 21 , a store claim 21 , ...

Compositions and methods for performing methylation detection assays

Provided herein is technology relating to performing methylation assays. In particular, the technology relates to internal controls for methylation assays.

Fine Hollow Fibers having a High Void Fraction

A hollow fiber that extending along at least a portion of the fiber along a longitudinal axis thereof and is defined by an interior wall is provided. Through selective control over the manner in which it is formed, the present inventors have discovered that the hollow fiber can exhibit a unique combination of a high void fraction and small fiber size that makes it particularly suitable for use in certain applications, such as in nonwoven webs for absorbent articles.

Polymer foams

A polymer composition that includes a polyolefin having a molecular weight distribution of greater than or equal to 8 as measured by GPC and a metallic acrylate salt.

ONE USE WEARABLE

Disclosed embodiments include methods, systems, and computer-readable media configured to, for example, provide payment tokens for conducting transactions, as well as reprovisioning tokens, on wearable devices without Bluetooth® or other network connectivity beyond NFC radio. 1. A wearable device , comprising:a near field communication (NFC) system for performing one or more transactions using NFC radio;a secure element for providing an environment in which processes and data are be securely stored and executed, the secure element including a plurality of slots;at least one storage device storing instructions for conducting a transaction; and establishing NFC radio communication with a third-party device,', 'identifying an active slot associated with a token, and', 'providing, by the established NFC radio communication and in response to a request by the third-party device, the token stored in the active slot of the secure element., 'at least one processor configured to execute the instructions to perform operations comprising2. The wearable device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one processor is configured to execute the instructions to perform operations further comprising:receiving, by the established NFC radio communication and from the third-party device, reprovisioning data provided by a token vault; andstoring a new token included in the reprovisioning data to the secure element.3. The wearable device of claim 2 , wherein the at least one processor is configured to execute the instructions to perform operations further comprising:receiving, by the established NFC radio communication and from the third-party device, reprovisioning data when a confidence score falls below a predetermined threshold indicative of the token being compromised.4. The wearable device of claim 2 , wherein the at least one processor is configured to execute the instructions to perform operations further comprising:receiving, by the established NFC radio communication and from the ...

Token Identity Devices

Disclosed embodiments include methods, systems, and computer-readable media configured to provide wearable devices storing tokens associated with digital versions of physical documents/cards. The wearable devices may further transfer tokens securely to interested parties without Bluetooth® or other network connectivity beyond NFC radio. In some embodiments, a token vault operator system may receive a request to establish a token vault account for a user, authenticate an identity of the user based at least on the received request, and generating a token vault ID associated with the user. The token vault operator system may further configure access to data sets generated for and associated with the token vault ID, generate tokens associated with the token vault ID, each token corresponding to one of the one or more data sets, and provide the generated plurality of tokens associated with the token vault ID to at least one user device. 1. A system , comprising:a database configured to store a plurality of tokens, each token of the plurality of tokens associated with one or more token vault IDs;at least one network communication device;a storage device comprising instructions; and receiving a request to establish a token vault account for a user, the request comprising at least one of customer identification information, medical history information, and an access credential to an external data set;', 'authenticating an identity of the user based at least on the received request;', 'generating a token vault ID associated with the user;', 'configuring access of the system to one or more data sets generated for and associated with the token vault ID, the one or more data sets being stored in the database or at least one external storage database;', 'generating a plurality of tokens associated with the token vault ID, each token of the plurality of tokens associated with the token vault ID corresponding to one of the one or more data sets; and', 'providing the generated ...

VOICE RECOGNITION TO AUTHENTICATE A MOBILE PAYMENT

Systems and methods are provided for authenticating mobile payments from a customer account to a merchant. The systems and methods may include a financial service provider receiving a request to authorize an electronic transaction at a point-of-sale. A financial service provider server computer may verify that the customer is present at the point-of-sale using received location data. An image having distorted text such as a captcha may be transmitted to a device at the point-of-sale, and the customer may read the captcha aloud. A voice sample of the customer may be sent to the financial service provider for comparison to stored voice recordings, to verify that the customer's voice sample is authentic if the voice matches a previously generated voice recording for the account. If the voice sample is authentic, the financial service provider may authorize the mobile payment.

Pre-Provisioned Wearable Token Devices

Disclosed embodiments include methods, systems, and computer-readable media configured to, for example, enable parties conducting transactions to identify a financial institution and payment network for a financial account associated with a pre-provisioned payment token using existing payment protocols. The method may include receiving from a third-party device a request for funding account information that identifies a token that does not identify a financial service provider or a payment network. The method may further include accessing a database to retrieve token information associated with the token, the token information include a link account number that indicates a funding account, a financial service provider associated with the funding account, and a payment network, and user preferences associated with the token. The method may further include providing the link account number to the third-party device in response to the request for funding account information according to the one or more user preferences. 1. A system , comprising:a database configured to store a plurality of tokens, each token of the plurality of tokens associated with a user;at least one network communication device;a storage device comprising instructions; and receiving a request for funding account information from a third-party device, the request for funding account information identifying at least a token that does not identify a financial service provider or a payment network;', 'accessing the database to retrieve token information associated with the token identified in the request, the token information comprising at least (i) a link account number that indicates a funding account, a financial service provider associated with the funding account, and a payment network, and (ii) one or more user preferences associated with the token; and', 'providing the link account number to the third-party device in response to the request for funding account information according to the one ...

SYSTEM TO AUTOMATICALLY RESTORE PAYMENT PURCHASING POWER

In one embodiment, a system comprises a database configured to store at least one record, at least one network communication device, a storage device comprising instructions, and at least one processor configured to execute the instructions to perform a method. The method may comprise receiving a fraud communication associated with a first primary account number, calculating one or more limitations associated with the first primary account number based on an account associated with the first primary account number, and storing a database record including the first primary account number, a new primary account number, and the limitation(s). The method may further comprise receiving a transaction request including a second primary account number, and comparing the second primary account number to the at least one record. The method may also comprise, based on the comparing, enabling the transaction request to proceed, declining the transaction, or disabling the first primary account number. 1. A system , comprising:a database configured to store at least one record;at least one network communication device;a storage device comprising instructions; and receiving a fraud communication associated with a first primary account number;', 'calculating one or more limitations associated with the first primary account number based on an account associated with the first primary account number;', 'storing a record including the first primary account number, a new primary account number, and the one or more limitations, in the database;', 'receiving a transaction request including a second primary account number;', 'comparing the second primary account number to the at least one record, and', 'based on the comparing, performing at least one of enabling the transaction request to proceed, declining the transaction, or disabling the first primary account number., 'at least one processor configured to execute the instructions to perform a method comprising2. The system of claim 1 , ...

Managing changes since last access for each user for collaboratively edited electronic documents

Using stored information about the content of an electronic document which an end user has accessed, and information about changes made by other users to the electronic document, when the end user accesses a server computer from any device, the server computer can identify changed content in the electronic document which the end user has not yet accessed. When the server computer delivers the electronic document to the device used by the end user, the electronic document can be accompanied by information indicating which content of the electronic document the end user has not yet accessed. An end user application on the device can present the electronic document with information indicating the content which that end user has not yet accessed. By storing this information on the server computer, the end user can access the electronic document from any device and quickly identify the changed content which that end user has not yet accessed.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INITIATING PAYMENT FROM A CLIENT DEVICE

The disclosed embodiments include a mobile client device for automatically performing a mobile financial service function, including a memory storing software instructions, the software instructions including a mobile financial service application configured to perform financial service processes. The system may also include and one or more processors configured to execute the software instructions to detect a physical action performed on the mobile client device, and determine a first financial service function to perform based on the detected physical action, wherein the first financial service function is a function provided by the mobile financial service application. The one or more processors may also determine whether verification of a user is required, verify the user if verification of the user is required, and automatically initiate the first financial service function. 118-. (canceled)19. A computer-implemented method for configuring a mobile device to automatically execute an account function , the method comprising:generating, by a processor of the mobile device, a graphical user interface prompting a user to enter a sequence of actions with the mobile device, the sequence of actions including at least one of an orientation or motion of the mobile device;storing the entered sequence of actions in a data structure accessible to the processor, the data structure comprising instructions for the mobile device to perform one or more account functions;receiving, via the graphical user interface, an identification of a payment method to be associated with the sequence of actions;creating, within the data structure, configuration data indicative of an association between the sequence of actions and the payment method;detecting, by at least one of a movement or orientation detection component of the mobile device, the sequence of actions; andinitiating, based on the detected sequence of actions and the configuration data, a transaction with a merchant using the ...

Dynamic patient-specific filtering of an activity signal within a beating heart

An implantable medical device includes an activity sensor, a pulse generator, and a control module. The control module is configured to determine activity metrics from the activity signal and determine an activity metric value at a predetermined percentile of the activity metrics. The control module sets a lower pacing rate set point based on the activity metric value at the predetermined percentile.

SYSTEM TO AUTOMATICALLY RESTORE PAYMENT PURCHASING POWER

In one embodiment, a system comprises a database configured to store at least one record, at least one network communication device, a storage device comprising instructions, and at least one processor configured to execute the instructions to perform a method. The method may comprise receiving a fraud communication associated with a first primary account number, calculating one or more limitations associated with the first primary account number based on an account associated with the first primary account number, and storing a database record including the first primary account number, a new primary account number, and the limitation(s). The method may further comprise receiving a transaction request including a second primary account number, and comparing the second primary account number to the at least one record. The method may also comprise, based on the comparing, enabling the transaction request to proceed, declining the transaction, or disabling the first primary account number. 120.-. (canceled)21. A system , comprising:at least one memory storing instructions; and receiving a fraud communication associated with a first primary account number of a customer;', 'sending instructions to a mobile device of the customer to cause the mobile device to replace information stored on the mobile device for the first primary account number with information for a second primary account number;', 'determining whether the customer wants to continue using the first primary account number;', 'deactivating the first primary account number after determining that the customer does not want to continue using the first primary account number;', identifying a previous transaction request that is likely to recur, and', 'initiating a future transaction request when at least one of a transaction amount or a date of the future transaction request is within a predetermined range based on the previous transaction request; and, 'generating a limitation associated with the first ...

Regulating access to electronic entertainment to incentivize desired behavior

In one example, the present disclosure describes a device, computer-readable medium, and method for regulating access to electronic entertainment to incentivize desired behavior. For instance, in one example, the behavior of an individual is monitored through data received from an electronic device. The behavior is compared to a predefined behavioral goal stored in a profile for the individual, and a predefined incentive associated with satisfaction of the predefined behavioral goal by the user is identified. The predefined incentive comprises access to an electronic entertainment medium. An instruction to the electronic entertainment medium is generated to grant access to the individual when it is determined that the individual has satisfied the predefined behavioral goal.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MOBILE DEVICE-BASED ITEM ACQUISITION AND TRACKING

Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are provided for enabling mobile device-based item acquisition and tracking. One exemplary method performed on a mobile device comprises entering a wireless scan mode, detecting a signal from a tag associated with an item in a first area and in proximity to the tag, presenting information associated with the tag, and adding the information to a list. The method further comprises detecting a second tag in a second area, and sending the list to a second device. A second exemplary method performed by a processing terminal comprises receiving the list from a mobile device, entering a wireless scan mode, detecting a signal from a tag associated with an item in proximity to the tag, determining whether the item associated with the detected tag is present on the received list, and enabling the mobile device to complete a transaction to purchase the item. User interfaces are also provided for presenting information related to the above methods and receiving inputs from users to accomplish one or more related methods. 1. A method performed by one or more processors on a mobile device , comprising:entering a wireless scan mode on the mobile device;detecting, with the mobile device using the scan mode, a signal from a tag associated with an item in proximity to the tag, the item being in a first physical area;presenting item information associated with the tag on the mobile device;adding the item information to a list;detecting, with the mobile device using the scan mode, a second tag associated with a second physical area; andsending the list to a second device.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the scan mode is operable to detect one or more tags emitting a signal in the 2.4 GHz range at less than 5 meters.3. The method of claim 1 , receiving the information related to the tag on the mobile device;', 'determining whether the tag is associated with a first type of item or a second type of item;', 'if the tag is associated with the ...

In-context display of out-of-context contact activity

Systems, methods, and software are disclosed herein for enhancing the awareness of the activity of others in a collaboration group. In an implementation, a contact that identifies a person is displayed in a user interface to an application. A determination is made whether the person is in a collaboration group with a user of the application. If so, a further determination is made whether that person is presently active in a content item in a context other than the present context of the user. When such conditions are satisfied, an indication is surfaced in the user interface that the person is active in the content item.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANAGING ELECTRONIC TOKENS FOR DEVICE INTERACTIONS

Systems and methods are provided for managing electronic tokens for device interactions. In some embodiments, a unified graphical user interface is provided for an account, for controlling the activation status and settings associated with authorized electronic devices used for conducting transactions on the account. The electronic devices may be programmed with an electronic token that allows a server to look up sensitive account information, although the electronic token does not divulge the account information itself. Therefore, if an electronic token is compromised or stolen, the account does not need to be closed, and sensitive information remains safe. Moreover, the unified graphical user interface provides detailed and highly customizable controls for settings and restrictions associated with each of the electronic tokens, without modifying or accessing sensitive account or personal information. 1. A system for managing electronic tokens associated with device interactions , comprising:a memory storing instructions and account information associated with an account; and generate one or more electronic tokens associated with the account, wherein the electronic tokens include data other than the account information;', 'store, in the memory, a relationship between the account information and the one or more electronic tokens;', 'transmit the one or more electronic tokens to devices associated with a user identified in the account information; and', 'generate data for one or more user interfaces having selectable commands for individually disabling the one or more electronic tokens or configuring settings associated with the one or more electronic tokens., 'a processor configured to executed the stored instructions to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the one or more user interfaces provide selectable commands for all electronic tokens associated with the account simultaneously.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the one or more user interfaces further include one ...

Insect pest monitor and product transfer station

A system, method, and kit for monitoring, capturing, or killing crawling insects, including the population of a colony of insects, is provided. A station is provided including a lower member that may be flat, curved or of varying contour, a curved or angled upper member connected directly or by one or more intermediate members to the lower member, and an adhesive on one of the lower member or the upper member. A secondary element can include a repellant or non-repellant pesticide, an adhesive, and/or an attractant to aid in killing the crawling insects. As the insects interact with the station and secondary element, they can take a portion of the pesticide back to the colony to kill more insects.

Joint for band features on turbine nozzle and fabrication

A ceramic matrix composite (CMC) component including a subcomponent, such as a band flowpath, a load bearing wall and a wall support, each comprised of a ceramic matrix composite (CMC) including reinforcing fibers embedded in a matrix. The CMC component further including at least one mechanical joint joining the subcomponent, the load bearing wall and the wall support to form the CMC component. The reinforcing fibers of the load bearing wall are oriented substantially normal to the reinforcing fibers of the subcomponent and the wall support. Methods are also provided for joining the subcomponent, the load bearing wall and the wall support to form a mechanical joint.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING ALERT MESSAGES RELATED TO SUSPICIOUS TRANSACTIONS

Systems and methods are provided for providing alerts to a user. The systems and methods may include a financial service provider including a memory device storing instructions, The financial service provider may also include at least one processor configured to execute the instructions to receive data relating to a transaction made by the user, compare the received data to a set of data associated with the user, determine whether the data relating to the transaction deviates from a set of data associated with the user by more than a threshold value, and send an alert message to a user device associated with the user when the processor determines that the data relating to the transaction deviates from the set of data associated with the user by more than the threshold value. 120-. (canceled)21. A system for providing alerts to a user , comprising:a memory device storing instructions; and receiving data relating to a completed transaction of a user with a merchant;', 'comparing the data to an expected value associated with the user, the expected value being determined based on historical transaction data associated with the user;', 'responsive to determining the data deviates from the expected value by more than a threshold value, causing a post-purchase alert message to be sent to a device of the user, the post-purchase alert message comprising a selectable option to receive information regarding the merchant;', 'causing, in response to a selection of the option, dispute resolution information indicating an elevated rate of disputes for the merchant to be displayed via the device;', 'receiving, in response to the dispute resolution information being displayed, a communication indicating that the completed transaction is to be disputed;', the reputation score of the user is determined based on a history of disputed transactions of the user, and', 'the reputation score of the merchant is determined based on historical fraud data associated with the merchant; and, ' ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A KIOSK IN THE MOBILE OS

A system and method include a kiosk processor, a device kiosk on a customer mobile device, which displays via a user interface, content and options for the customer from a third party customer service system, a customer interaction channel that receives, via an associated customer interaction network, a request to access the third party customer service system, an authentication module associated with the kiosk processor that receives customer data and customer input associated with an authentication request to authenticate the customer, identifies a customer mobile device based on device identifiers, and evaluates risk factors associated with the customer mobile device, and a communication interface associated with the kiosk processor, that transmits, via a push notification gateway, a push notification to the device kiosk on the customer mobile device that establishes, via the network, a secure connection between the customer mobile device and the third party customer service system. 1. A system , comprising:a customer interaction channel configured to receive, via an associated customer interaction network, a request to access a customer service provider system, via a device customer service application on a customer mobile device;an authentication processor configured to receive customer data and customer input associated with an authentication request sent from the customer mobile device via the network to authenticate a customer, identify a customer mobile device based on device identifiers, and evaluate risk factors associated with the customer mobile device; anda communication interface, associated with the authentication processor, configured to transmit, via a push notification gateway, a push notification to the device customer service application on the customer mobile device that establishes, via the network, a secure connection between the customer mobile device and the customer service provider system.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AUTOMATIC PATH MANAGEMENT

Methods and systems are provided for path management. Consistent with disclosed embodiments, path management system may be configured to perform a series of operations for real time path analysis. The embodiments may determine a user location based on received location data, and then determine a user path based on a sequence of user locations. The embodiments may calculate a path map based on user locations, and then determine one or more of a user density map and a user velocity map based on the path map. The embodiments may determine regions of the user density maps and user velocity maps, and provide instructions to one or more of an environment and a user device. The embodiments may provide guidance to a user of user of the path management system, and/or instructions to change a status of a service location; or modify a product layout or fixture arrangement. 120-. (canceled)21. A computer-implemented method performed using at least one processor , comprising:receiving, at a first user device in a space, signals transmitted from one or more beacons placed in the space;generating first location data from the first user device based on the transmitted signals;collecting user location data, including the first location data, from a plurality of user devices in the space, including the first user device, from an application running on the plurality of user devices, wherein the application is associated with the space;calculating a user density map based on the collected user location data, the user density map including device density data indicating a device density associated with the space;generating, based on the user density map, an estimated wait time associated with each of one or more service locations within the space; andgenerating an instruction to increase or decrease a number of personnel at a first service location of the one or more service locations based on a comparison of a first threshold value and an estimated wait time associated with the first ...