08th week of 2021 patent applcation highlights part 47 |
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20210056446 | INFERENCE ACCELERATOR USING LOGARITHMIC-BASED ARITHMETIC - Neural networks, in many cases, include convolution layers that are configured to perform many convolution operations that require multiplication and addition operations. Compared with performing multiplication on integer, fixed-point, or floating-point format values, performing multiplication on logarithmic format values is straightforward and energy efficient as the exponents are simply added. However, performing addition on logarithmic format values is more complex. Conventionally, addition is performed by converting the logarithmic format values to integers, computing the sum, and then converting the sum back into the logarithmic format. Instead, logarithmic format values may be added by decomposing the exponents into separate quotient and remainder components, sorting the quotient components based on the remainder components, summing the sorted quotient components using an asynchronous accumulator to produce partial sums, and multiplying the partial sums by the remainder components to produce a sum. The sum may then be converted back into the logarithmic format. | 2021-02-25 |
20210056447 | AI/ML, DISTRIBUTED COMPUTING, AND BLOCKCHAINED BASED RESERVOIR MANAGEMENT PLATFORM - A system for managing well site operations, the system comprising executable partitions, predictive engines, node system stacks, and a blockchain. The predictive engines comprise an Artificial Intelligence (AI) algorithm to generate earth model variables using a physics model, well log data variables, and seismic data variables. The node system stacks are coupled to the blockchain, sensors, and machine controllers. Each node system stack comprises a Robot Operating System (ROS) based middleware controller, with each coupled to each partition, each node system stack, each predictive engine, and an AI process or processes. The blockchain comprises chained blocks of a distributed network. The distributed network comprises a genesis block and a plurality of subsequent blocks, each subsequent block comprising a well site entry and a hash value of a previous well site entry. The well site entry comprises operation control variables. The operation control variables are based on the earth model variables. | 2021-02-25 |
20210056448 | METHOD FOR COMPUTING EXPLANATIONS FOR INCONSISTENCY IN ONTOLOGY-BASED DATA SETS - A computer-implemented method for computing inconsistency explanations in a first data set, enhanced with an ontology, the first data set comprising data elements, called individuals, and facts about the individuals; the facts are expressed according to an ontology language in terms of class assertions and/or property assertions, a class assertion relates one individual with a class and a property assertion relates one individual with a second individual. The ontology includes a formal explicit description of the classes and/or properties and further including axioms about the classes and/or properties; wherein the method includes the steps of: constructing a second data set being an abstract description of the first data set; computing inconsistency explanations in the second data set with regard to the axioms of the ontology, and computing inconsistency explanations for the first data set with regard to the ontology based on the computed inconsistency explanations in the second data set. | 2021-02-25 |
20210056449 | CAUSAL RELATION ESTIMATING DEVICE, CAUSAL RELATION ESTIMATING METHOD, AND CAUSAL RELATION ESTIMATING PROGRAM - A query specification unit | 2021-02-25 |
20210056450 | SCHEDULING BASED ON PROBABILISTIC AVAILABILITY - Aspects of the present disclosure relate to event scheduling. An indication of an attempt to schedule a first meeting designated at a first time is received. Attendee calendar data for a prospective meeting attendee invited to the first meeting is received. A determination is made that the prospective meeting attendee is scheduled with a second meeting designated at the first time based on the attendee calendar data. A probabilistic availability that the prospective meeting attendee will be available to attend the first meeting at the first time is calculated. The probabilistic availability is then compared to a threshold. In response to the probabilistic availability satisfying the threshold, the first meeting at the first time is scheduled for the prospective meeting attendee. | 2021-02-25 |
20210056451 | OUTLIER PROCESSING IN TIME SERIES DATA - This disclosure provides a solution for processing outliers in a time series. In the method, a time series model is obtained based on a first set of observed values. Outliers are identified from the first set of observed values based on the differences between the first set of observed values and a first set of predicted values. The first set of predicted values is obtained from the first set of observed values by using the time series model. A model evaluation measure representing differences between a second set of observed values and a second set of predicted values is calculated. The second set of predicted values is obtained from the second set of observed values by using the time series model. And replacement values for the outliers are determined in response to the model evaluation measure not meeting a predefined criterion. | 2021-02-25 |
20210056452 | BUILDING SYSTEM WITH PROBABILISTIC FORECASTING USING A RECURRENT NEURAL NETWORK SEQUENCE TO SEQUENCE MODEL - A building system for building data point prediction, the building system comprising one or more memory devices configured to store instructions, that, when executed by one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to receive first building data for a building data point of a building and generate training data, the training data comprising a probability distribution sequence comprising a first probability distribution for the building data point. The instructions cause the one or more processors to train a prediction model based on the training data, receive second building data for the building data point, and predict, for one or more time-steps into the future, one or more second probability distributions with the second building data based on the prediction model, each of the one or more second probability distributions being a probability distribution for the building data point at one of the one or more time-steps. | 2021-02-25 |
20210056453 | Analyzing Behavior in Light of Social Time - A relational event history is determined based on a data set, the relational event history including a set of relational events that occurred in time among a set of actors. Data is populated in a probability model based on the relational event history, where the probability model is formulated as a series of conditional probabilities that correspond to a set of sequential decisions by an actor for each relational event, where the probability model includes one or more statistical parameters and corresponding statistics. A baseline communications behavior for the relational event history is determined based on the populated probability model, and departures within the relational event history from the baseline communications behavior are determined. | 2021-02-25 |
20210056454 | Performing a Calibration Process in a Quantum Computing System - In a general aspect, calibration is performed in a quantum computing system. In some cases, domains of a quantum computing system are identified, where the domains include respective domain control subsystems and respective subsets of quantum circuit devices in a quantum processor of the quantum computing system. Sets of measurements are obtained from one of the domains and stored in memory. Device characteristics of the quantum circuit devices of the domain are obtained based on the set of measurements, and the device characteristics are stored in a memory of the control system. Quantum logic control parameters for the subset of quantum circuit devices of the domain are obtained based on the set of measurements and stored in memory. | 2021-02-25 |
20210056455 | QUANTUM APPROXIMATE CHAOS OPTIMIZATION FOR USE IN A HYBRID COMPUTING SYSTEM - Embodiments described herein are generally related to a method and a system for performing a computation using a hybrid quantum-classical computing system, and, more specifically, to providing an approximate solution to a combinatorial optimization problem using a hybrid quantum-classical computing system that includes a group of trapped ions. A hybrid quantum-classical computing system that is able to provide a solution to a combinatorial optimization problem may include a classical computer, a system controller, and a quantum processor. The methods and systems described herein include an efficient method for an optimization routine executed by the classical computer in solving a problem in a hybrid quantum-classical computing system, which can provide improvement over the conventional method for an optimization by conventional stochastic optimization methods. | 2021-02-25 |
20210056456 | TREE-BASED ASSOCIATIVE DATA AUGMENTATION - Techniques facilitating tree-based associative data augmentation are provided. In one example, a computer-implemented method comprises: generating, by a device operatively coupled to a processor, a model probability distribution for one or more measured samples based on conditional probabilities for respective nodes of a tree structure associated with dimensions of the one or more measured samples; and producing, by the device, synthetic samples by drawing from the model probability distribution for at least one of the one or more measured samples. | 2021-02-25 |
20210056457 | HYPER-PARAMETER MANAGEMENT - A method, system, and computer program product for hyper-parameter determination. In a method, a network architecture of a learning model may be determined, and the learning model may be configured for performing a computing task based on machine learning. A metric value record associated with a group of hyper-parameters may be obtained during hyper-parameter determination for the learning model. An estimation of a metric value may be obtained based on the network architecture, and the metric value record and an association relationship representing an association between network architectures and metric values for the network architectures. The group of hyper-parameters may be selected in response to the estimation of the metric value meeting a predefined criterion. With these embodiments, a group of hyper-parameters may be selected, and further the learning model may be trained based on the selected group of hyper-parameters. | 2021-02-25 |
20210056458 | PREDICTING A PERSONA CLASS BASED ON OVERLAP-AGNOSTIC MACHINE LEARNING MODELS FOR DISTRIBUTING PERSONA-BASED DIGITAL CONTENT - The present disclosure relates to systems, non-transitory computer-readable media, and methods for intelligently predicting a persona class of a client device and/or target user utilizing an overlap-agnostic machine learning model and distributing persona-based digital content to the client device. In particular, in one or more embodiments, the persona classification system can learn overlap-agnostic machine learning model parameters to apply to user traits in real-time or in offline batches. For example, the persona classification system can train and utilize an overlap-agnostic machine learning model that includes an overlap-agnostic embedding model, a trained user-embedding generation model, and a trained persona prediction model. By applying the learned overlap-agnostic machine learning model parameters to the target user traits, the persona classification system can predict a persona class for sending digital content based on the predicted persona class. | 2021-02-25 |
20210056459 | VIRTUAL INTELLIGENCE AND OPTIMIZATION THROUGH MULTI-SOURCE, REAL-TIME, AND CONTEXT-AWARE REAL-WORLD DATA - A system and method for providing machine learning algorithms with multi-source, real-time, and context-aware real-world data use in artificial intelligence applications include providing a server and a plurality of elements connected to the server and to each other via a network, each connected element including one or more sensory mechanisms. The server includes a memory and a processor. The memory stores a persistent virtual world system including virtual replicas of real world entities created and edited via a replica editor and updated via multi-source sensory data captured by the sensory mechanisms. Each virtual replica includes data and instructions including multi-source sensory data. The processor is configured to perform data preparation thereby generating machine learning data sets, and to perform machine learning algorithms on the data sets, generating trained machine learning models for holistically inferring new data and optimizing a system composed of real world entities. | 2021-02-25 |
20210056460 | IDENTITY RECOGNITION SYSTEM BASED ON COMPRESSED SIGNALS AND METHOD THEREOF - An identity recognition system based on compressed signals and a method thereof are provided. When a sensing end is in an identification mode, it continuously measures a physiological identification signal of a user having at least one first predetermined length of time, and performs a compression process on the physiological identification signal having at least one first predetermined length of time to generate a first compressed signal. An identification end receives the first compressed signal, obtains first identification information of the first compressed signal in a discrimination subspace according to a principal eigenvector, and recognizes the first identification signal according to a classification model from a learning end to determine that the user is one of multiple subjects. Therefore, the sensing end uses compressive technology to reduce the energy required to transmit signals, and the identification end recognizes identity without reconstructing the first compressed signal transmitted by the sensing end. | 2021-02-25 |
20210056461 | PRECIPITATION DETECTION USING MOBILE DEVICES - In an approach for precipitation detection, a processor trains a first machine learning model for detecting precipitation in a region using a first training set of data including a plurality of historical data from a plurality of mobile devices collected in the region and a plurality of quantitative precipitation estimation data. A processor trains a second machine learning model for detecting a location of a mobile device in the region using a second training set of data including both historical indoor and outdoor data from the plurality of mobile devices collected. A processor receives a current data from the mobile device. A processor determines whether the mobile device is located indoor or outdoor based on the current data. A processor compares the current data against a threshold set in the first machine learning model to indicate precipitation. A processor determines whether the current data exceeds the threshold. | 2021-02-25 |
20210056462 | ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND MACHINE LEARNING N A CLUSTERING PROCESSES TO DEVELOP A UTILITY MODEL FOR ASSET LOCATION - Artificial intelligence and machine learning in a clustering process to develop a utility model for asset allocation, engineering and other applications. The present invention defines a group of assets using specialized electronic circuits. The invention provides a utility function preference criterion to a user using a graphics interface implementing a first preference criterion, a second preference criterion and a third preference to be selected by a user. The invention operates in clustering the assets using a multi-level time series clustering approach using machine learning function to establish parameters for a utility function based upon the selected desired preference criterion. The invention operates to pass the assets through the utility function to assign a utility score to each of the assets, rank the assets based upon the assigned utility score of each asset, and create a portfolio of assets. | 2021-02-25 |
20210056463 | DYNAMIC MACHINE LEARNING ON PREMISE MODEL SELECTION BASED ON ENTITY CLUSTERING AND FEEDBACK - The disclosed technology relates to a process of providing dynamic machine learning on premise model selection. In particular, a set of machine learned models are generated and provided to an on premise computing device. The machine learned models are generated using a cluster of customer data (e.g. telemetric data) stored on a computing network having different ranges of computational complexity. One of the machine learned models from the set of machine learned models will be selected based on the current available computational resources detected at the on premise computing device. Different machine learned models from the set of machine learned models can then be selected based on changes in the available computational resources and/or customer feedback | 2021-02-25 |
20210056464 | TRAINING APPARATUS, IMAGE RECOGNITION APPARATUS, TRAINING METHOD, AND PROGRAM - Provided are a training apparatus, an image recognition apparatus, a training method, and a program capable of improving the accuracy of image recognition of a photographic image using classifiers that have been trained using CG images. An intermediate feature identifying section identifies an intermediate feature. An offset feature identifying section identifies an offset feature on the basis of a CG intermediate feature and a photographic intermediate feature. A post-offset intermediate feature identifying section identifies a post-offset intermediate feature associated with a CG image on the basis of the intermediate feature associated with the CG image and the offset feature. A second-classifier training section executes training of a second classifier using the post-offset intermediate feature associated with the CG image, the second classifier being configured to receive, in a case where image recognition is performed on a photographic image, the intermediate feature associated with the photographic image. | 2021-02-25 |
20210056465 | System and Methods For Detecting Vehicle Braking Events Using Data From Fused Sensors in Mobile Devices - One or more braking event detection computing devices and methods are disclosed herein based on fused sensor data collected during a window of time from various sensors of a mobile device found within an interior of a vehicle. The various sensors of the mobile device may include a GPS receiver, an accelerometer, a gyroscope, a microphone, a camera, and a magnetometer. Data from vehicle sensors and other external systems may also be used. The braking event detection computing devices may adjust the polling frequency of the GPS receiver of the mobile device to capture non-consecutive data points based on the speed of the vehicle, the battery status of the mobile device, traffic-related information, and weather-related information. The braking event detection computing devices may use classification machine learning algorithms on the fused sensor data to determine whether or not to classify a window of time as a braking event. | 2021-02-25 |
20210056466 | SYSTEM AND METHODOLOGY FOR DATA CLASSIFICATION, LEARNING AND TRANSFER - Detection and classification of patterns in high speed streaming data using algorithmic learning processes creates transferable models. Synchronized local data models are housed in a data model repository and upon receiving one or more data points from a continual source of data a determination is made whether the newly collected data falls within an existing data model. If so, the detection is reported. If not the data is stored in an unknown data detection list. Clusters of the data residing in the unknown data list are formed and from those clusters statistical features extracted. An n-dimensional convex hull is fashioned bounding a region within which the statistical features lie thereby establishing a new class of data. The new class of data is, or can be, thereafter transferred to other existing models such that the receiving model can update its data model repository without performing any data analysis. | 2021-02-25 |
20210056467 | TRAINING MACHINE LEARNING MODELS FOR INTEREST PREDICTION - A process for training a computer-implemented model can comprise collecting, via at least one computing device, training data associated with at least one entity. The training data can comprise categorical data, observational data, and at least one known interest. A training dataset can be generated based on the categorical data, wherein the training dataset comprises the known interest and a plurality of parameters based on the categorical data. A respective weight can be determined for each of the plurality of parameters based on the observational data. A weight can be generated for each of the plurality of parameters based on the respective weight value corresponding to each of the plurality of parameters. A machine learning model for predicting interests can be generated and trained using the training dataset. | 2021-02-25 |
20210056468 | METHOD FOR PREDICTING FLUCTUATION OF CIRCUIT PATH DELAY ON BASIS OF MACHINE LEARNING - A method for predicting the fluctuation of circuit path delay on the basis of machine learning, comprising the following steps: S1: selecting suitable sample characteristics by means of analyzing the relationship between circuit characteristics and path delay; S2: generating a random path by means of enumerating values of randomized parameters, acquiring the maximum path delay by means of performing Monte Carlo simulation on the random path, selecting a reliable path by means of the 3σ standard, and using the sample characteristics and path delay of the reliable path as a sample set (D); S3: establishing a path delay prediction model, and adjusting parameters of the model; S4: verifying the precision and stability of the path delay prediction model; S5: obtaining the path delay. The method for predicting the fluctuation of circuit path delay on the basis of machine learning has the advantages of high precision and low running time, thereby having remarkable advantages in the accuracy and efficiency of timing analysis. | 2021-02-25 |
20210056469 | ARTIFICIAL-INTELLIGENCE-BASED TOOTHBRUSHING RECOMMENDATION METHOD, DEVICE, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - Disclosed are an artificial-intelligence-based toothbrushing recommendation method, apparatus and device, and a storage medium. The toothbrushing recommendation method includes: acquiring toothbrushing data and brush head data detected by a data detection apparatus in an intelligent toothbrush; analyzing the toothbrushing data, and compiling statistics to obtain a toothbrushing condition of each toothbrushing surface, wherein the toothbrushing condition includes a toothbrushing duration, a toothbrushing strength, a toothbrushing amplitude and a horizontal brushing condition; analyzing the brush head data to obtain a brush head condition of the intelligent toothbrush; and forming a recommended first toothbrushing scheme according to the toothbrushing duration, the toothbrushing strength, the toothbrushing amplitude, the horizontal brushing condition and the brush head condition. | 2021-02-25 |
20210056470 | BRAIN OPERATING SYSTEM INFRASTRUCTURE - Embodiments may provide an intelligent adaptive system that combines input data types, processing history and objectives, research knowledge, and situational context to determine the most appropriate mathematical model, choose the computing infrastructure, and propose the best solution for a given problem. For example, a method may comprise receiving data relating to a problem to be solved, generating a description of the problem, wherein the description conforms to defined format, obtaining at least one machine learning model relevant to the problem, selecting, at the computer system, computing infrastructure upon which to execute the at least one machine learning model relevant to the problem, wherein the selected computing infrastructure comprises a mesh of interconnected micro-applications, and executing the at least one machine learning model relevant to the problem using the selected computing infrastructure to generate at least one recommendation relevant to the problem. | 2021-02-25 |
20210056471 | PARKING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and a method for simplifying payment of a vehicle parking fee for a user. The method includes detecting, by a sensor, that a vehicle is parked; determining a geographical vehicle position data of the parked vehicle; sending the parking request message to the vehicle parking management server from a communication device; determining, by the vehicle parking management server, at least a first vehicle parking fee service provider among plural of available vehicle parking fee service providers that is available for receiving payment of the vehicle parking fee where the vehicle is parked; displaying, via a user interface of the communication device, selection information associated with the a least first vehicle parking fee service provider available for receiving payment of the vehicle parking fee where the vehicle is parked. | 2021-02-25 |
20210056472 | AGGREGATING ENTERPRISE GRAPH CONTENT AROUND USER-GENERATED TOPICS - Aggregation of content based on user-generated topics is provided. Users may associate one or more topics with content items stored across various workloads and repositories. A topic may be a word or phrase of the user's choice, and may be utilized for discoverability of information and aggregation of content items. Topics and content items associated with topics may be acted on (e.g., a user may add or delete topics to associate with a content item, associate or disassociate content items with a topic, embed a set of content items or a stream of content items associated with a topic into other experiences, follow topics, etc.). Content items identified as related to a specific topic may be automatically suggested as possible content items of interest to the user. Additionally, when a user follows a topic, the user may be notified of any changes that occur to the topic. | 2021-02-25 |
20210056473 | INNOVATIVE MANUFACTURING METHODS FOR NEXT-GENERATION PRODUCTS, PROCESSES, AND SYSTEMS - A method for managing a modular product life cycle is described. A central computing device or system receives inputs representative of one or more of: an expected product life cycle, a market demand for the product, a manufacturing process for the product, a reverse manufacturing process for the product, and one or more technical engineering constraints associated with the product. From this information, a first modular product design is determined. Later in the life cycle of the modular product a second plurality of inputs representative of one or more of: a market demand, a manufacturing process, a reverse manufacturing process, and one or more technical engineering constraints are retrieved. From this information, a second modular product design is determined. | 2021-02-25 |
20210056474 | INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM - An information processing system and an information processing method, each of which: stores in a first storage area definition information of a workflow, the workflow including one or more processing each processing having been selected for execution by one or more programs; stores in a second storage area setting information for setting processing controlled not to be executed; changes setting of the workflow so as not to execute the processing set by the setting information when executing the one or more processing of the workflow. | 2021-02-25 |
20210056475 | OPTIMAL RISK MANAGEMENT - A method for optimal risk management is disclosed. The method involves deriving a risk score for a risk element by using various parameters that either indicate probability of risk materializing or potential impact if the risk actually materialized. The method also includes deriving ROI Index for each potential management action by calculating potential change in risk score and estimating cost of implementing the management action. The ROI Indexes are used to prioritize and select the optimal risk management strategies. The method further involves deriving risk scores for all risk categories. The method also includes prioritizing and selecting management actions from all risk categories. | 2021-02-25 |
20210056476 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SECURE DATA SHARING - The present teaching relates to a method and system for securely sharing data between a group of data owners. A data owner generates mapping information in accordance with a model. The data owner generates a first data-sketch corresponding to proprietary data associated with the data owner. The mapping information and the first data-sketch are transmitted by the data owner to other data owners in the group of data owners. The data owner receives, from each of the other data owners, a second data-sketch corresponding to proprietary data associated with the other data owner, wherein the second data-sketch is generated based on the mapping information. The data owner processes the first data-sketch and the second data-sketches to generate combined data. | 2021-02-25 |
20210056477 | RIDE-SHARING SAFETY SYSTEM - Methods, systems, and apparatus for a ride-sharing system. The ride-sharing system includes a ride-sharing platform. The ride-sharing platform includes a memory that is configured to store a driver profile and a processor that is coupled to the memory. The processor is configured to obtain a start location, a destination location and a rider profile. The processor is configured to determine a rider vulnerability score based on the rider profile and determine a route risk score based on the current location, the destination location and an expected route. The processor is configured to determine a driver risk score based on the driver profile. The processor is configured to generate a ride-share risk score based on the ride vulnerability score, the route risk score and the driver risk score and provide the ride-share risk score to a user device. | 2021-02-25 |
20210056478 | Cloud Migration Readiness: An Automated Self-Diagnostic Model - This invention will be used to determine how ready a user is to begin migrating their workload to a Cloud. Each client will provide some general information about the workload they wish to migrate. Based on the user's responses, a data visualization—in the form of a meter—will be formulated to determine the user's readiness score. Additionally, this tool will help the user better understand their unique challenges or issues that must be resolved before migration can occur. A cloud readiness report is generated at the end of this process, which will tell the user the specific issues that may hinder their migration process. With the help of invention, users can cut down their time and cost for checking their cloud readiness status. This tool will assist clients to identify any issues that would interfere with their migration to a cloud. | 2021-02-25 |
20210056479 | Automated Strategic Planning System And Method - Various new and non-obvious apparatus and methods for creating a strategic plan for a business, implementing the strategic plan, and measuring progress towards the plan are disclosed. One of the disclosed embodiments is a guided method for creating corporate goals, and from the goals creating action items. The action items are then used to create department goals. Using the department goals, departments then set department action items. The department action items then become individual goals. The individuals then use the goals to set individual action items. The corporation can track progress by tracking progress made towards the individual action items. The individual action items are aggregated to (at least partially) produce the department scorecard. Department scorecards can then be aggregated to (at least partially) produce the corporate scorecard. | 2021-02-25 |
20210056480 | INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, PROGRAM, AND DATA STRUCTURE - An information processing device has: a definition unit for storing definition information about a predetermined service; an input unit that inputs information regarding a target person who intends to use the predetermined service as an argument of the definition information regarding the predetermined service held in the definition unit; a determination unit for determining whether or not to apply the predetermined service on the basis of the information that is about the subject and input from the input unit, and the definition information that is about the predetermined service and stored in the definition unit; an information generation unit for generating determination result information that is calculated on the basis of the determination result determined by the determination unit about whether to apply the service; and an output unit for outputting the determination result information generated by the information generation unit. | 2021-02-25 |
20210056481 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR GENERATING STAFFING REQUIREMENTS FOR DEFERRED WORK IN A CONTACT CENTER ENVIRONMENT - A system and method are presented for generating staffing requirements for deferred work in a contact center environment. In an embodiment, a simulation of deferred work performance is used to generate staffing requirement. Information, such as volume offered, expected handle time, available staff distributed throughout the intervals over a period of time, etc., are utilized for determining service performance metrics. The simulation accounts for transient data (e.g., number of deferred work handled or completed, number of backlog from an interval to the next, starting number of deferred work in the system, etc.) and determines performance metrics using that transient data. | 2021-02-25 |
20210056482 | INVENTORY SCHEDULING METHOD AND DEVICE AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM - The present disclosure relates to the technical field of automated warehousing, and relates to an inventory scheduling method and device and a non-transitory computer readable storage medium. The method of the present disclosure includes: obtaining an order to be picked, the order to be picked comprising a kind(s) of goods to be picked; determining order processing capability information of each of a plurality of picking workstations, according to at least one of position distribution information of a rack(s) storing at least one kind of the goods to be picked relative to each of the picking workstations, position distribution information of an available transfer machine(s) relative to each of the picking workstations, or load information of each of the picking workstation; and allocating the order to be picked to one of the picking workstations according to the order processing capability information of each of the picking workstations. | 2021-02-25 |
20210056483 | VEHICLE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, VEHICLE MANAGEMENT DEVICE, AND VEHICLE MANAGEMENT METHOD | 2021-02-25 |
20210056484 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR REPLY DATE RESPONSE AND DUE DATE MANAGEMENT IN MANUFACTURING - Example implementations described herein involve methods and systems with one or more machines on a factory floor. Example implementations involve, in response to received orders, determining an initial scheduling policy for internal processes to meet the order and a due date policy for the order; a) executing a simulation involving scheduling decisions and due date quotations based on the initial scheduling policy and the due date policy; b) executing a machine learning process on the simulation results to update the scheduling policy and the due date policy by evaluating the scheduling decisions and the due date quotations according to a scoring function which is common for evaluating the scheduling decisions and evaluating the due date quotations; iteratively executing a) and b) until a finalized scheduling policy and the due date policy is determined; and output the finalized scheduling policy and the due date policy in response to the order. | 2021-02-25 |
20210056485 | Data Center Impact Assessment Post Disaster - Assessing data center impact post disaster is provided. A data center is divided into hazard segments post disaster based on a combination of hazard type, hazard level, and hazard location identified in time series information from sensors and cameras. A financial value of each identifiable asset in the data center is calculated based on determined operational viability status, estimated soft value, and determined criticality of each identifiable asset. A time cost and an operational cost of impact assessment devices used to assess an impact on the data center and recover assets is calculated. A disaster assessed map is generated by overlaying the time series information, calculated financial values, and calculated time and operational costs on a digital floorplan of the data center. One or more types of impact assessment devices are assigned to each hazard segment at different time periods to rescue and recover financially valuable and operationally viable assets. | 2021-02-25 |
20210056486 | PROCESS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, PROCESS MANAGEMENT METHOD, AND PROCESS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM - Development of a system capable of managing a process by using an instruction when manufacturing a product has been called for. A process management system is provided that includes an input unit that inputs process design data about a plurality of processes for manufacturing a product, an acquisition unit that acquires identification information of an instruction read by each of a plurality of readers, each provided for a corresponding one of the plurality of processes, in response to occurrence of an operation for the corresponding process, and a process management unit that performs management of the processes for manufacturing the product using the acquired identification information and based on the process design data. | 2021-02-25 |
20210056487 | MOST PROBABLE CAUSE DETERMINATION FOR TELECOMMUNICATION EVENTS - A method performed by a computing system includes collecting information on transactions in a telecommunication system, using the information on transactions to create a plurality of event objects, each of the event objects associated with a telecommunication event, associating each of the event objects with a Key Performance Indicator (KPI), applying the event objects to a plurality of inference functions, each inference functions using the set of parameters as inputs and the KPIs of the event objects as outputs to create a model that infers a relationship between the set of parameters and the KPIs, and analyzing metadata from each of the inference functions to determine which of the set of parameters was used to predict an outcome leading to the KPI. | 2021-02-25 |
20210056488 | MACHINE LEARNING METHOD AND MACHINE LEARNING APPARATUS PERFORMING LEARNING RELATING TO WORK PROCESS - A machine learning apparatus totals up all of the unit work operations included in the plurality of different work processes and judges if the plurality of unit work operations of the same type are similar to each other. The machine learning apparatus defines a similar first unit work operation and second unit work operation as a set of similar work operations, uses a common machine learning algorithm so as to generate a similar work learning model, and performs learning relating to a first work process including the first unit work operation and a second work process including the second unit work operation based on the similar work learning model. | 2021-02-25 |
20210056489 | CONTROLLING SUBMISSION OF CONTENT - An apparatus comprising means for: obtaining a value of one or more parameters which vary with actions of a user; accessing an artificial intelligent agent configured to use one or more trained machine learning models selected, from a plurality of differently trained machine learning models, based on the obtained value of one or more parameters, the plurality of differently trained machine learning models being configured to provide respective outputs; providing content composed by the user as an input to the artificial intelligent agent to cause generation of feedback to the user on the content composed by the user, the feedback being dependent on the artificial intelligent agent; controlling a submission based on the content composed by the user; and causing the feedback to be provided to the user. | 2021-02-25 |
20210056490 | METHODS FOR REAL TIME MANAGEMENT OF ASSIGNMENT OF ELECTRONIC BILLS AND DEVICES THEREOF - Systems and methods are provided for automating the process of managing automated real-time assignment of electronic bill based on at least a portion of the obtained electronic bills, productivity data, one or more characteristics of the bills, although other types of data or other information may be used to train the machine learning assignment algorithm. A machine learning assignment algorithm that determines assignment of each of a plurality of new and existing electronic bills to a plurality of auditor identifiers may be implemented. For example, the machine learning assignment algorithm may determine assignment based on current productivity data, current billing data, and current workload data. | 2021-02-25 |
20210056491 | INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND PROGRAM THEREFOR - [Object] To provide highly convenient information processing apparatus and information processing method and a program therefor. [Solving Means] An information processing apparatus includes an analysis unit and a notification information generating unit. The analysis unit is configured to analyze, on the basis of information about a plurality of performers capable of performing a habitual action in habitual information including descriptions of habitual actions of a plurality of users, whether at least one performer of the plurality of performers exists in a range in which the at least one performer is capable of performing the habitual action. The notification information generating unit is configured to generate, in a case where the analysis unit determines that the at least one performer exists in the range in which the at least one performer is capable of performing the habitual action, notification information addressed to the performer, the existence of which is determined, on the basis of the habitual information. | 2021-02-25 |
20210056492 | PROVIDING INFORMATION BASED ON DETECTION OF ACTIONS THAT ARE UNDESIRED TO WASTE COLLECTION WORKERS - Systems, methods and non-transitory computer readable media for providing information based on detection of actions that are undesired to waste collection workers are provided. One or more images captured using one or more image sensors from an environment of a garbage truck may be obtained. The one or more images may be analyzed to detect a waste collection worker in the environment of the garbage truck. The one or more images may be analyzed to determine whether the waste collection worker performs an action that is undesired to the waste collection worker. In response to a determination that the waste collection worker performs an action that is undesired to the waste collection worker, first information may be provided. | 2021-02-25 |
20210056493 | DEVICE FOR CREATING AND MANAGING ITINERARIES - The present invention relates to a system for managing itineraries for a group of people, comprising a module for communicating data in real time, able to send and receive data from at least one other communication module, the data comprising for example information relating to planned or unplanned events, a database comprising vectorial and/or georeferenced geographical data, and non-georeferenced data, the data comprising, for example, information relating to events, the topography surrounding the terminal and/or the group, information relating to the group, a module for calculating an itinerary to be carried out, the calculation module calculating said itinerary based on information transmitted by the reception module, the module for calculating an itinerary configured to calculate the optimal itinerary, according to configurable decision criteria stored in memory, based on data stored in a database. | 2021-02-25 |
20210056494 | ONLINE SYSTEM FOR FACILITATING DELIVERY OF PACKAGES VIA DRONE DELIVERY - A networked system for facilitating package delivery services includes a recipient module executing on a recipient computing device for recording recipient delivery preference and electronic payment information for package delivery services, a host module executing on a host computing device for recording host location, host delivery ability, an email address and/or telephone number, and electronic payment information for receiving payment, and a web server for processing the electronic payment information for package delivery services with a payment gateway, searching the database among the plurality of host records for the particular host record having data that best matches the data transmitted by the recipient module, transmitting a unique anonymous identifier to the recipient and host, wherein the unique anonymous identifier corresponds to the delivery process, and delivering the package to the host location of the host, wherein the recipient must display the unique anonymous identifier to retrieve the package. | 2021-02-25 |
20210056495 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING PROACTIVE REGULATORY COMPLIANCE SERVICES FOR PACKAGES POTENTIALLY CONTAINING REGULATED GOODS AND BEING TRANSPORTED IN A PACKAGE DELIVERY NETWORK - Various embodiments provide systems, methods, and computer program products for dynamically monitoring transport of a plurality of packages potentially containing regulated goods so as to ensure compliance with one or more regulations within a plurality of jurisdictions. The embodiments utilize one or more computer processors or one or more executable portions to: receive transport data associated with the transport of at least one of the plurality of packages and regulatory data associated with the at least one jurisdiction in which transport occurs; determine whether the one of the plurality of packages contains at least one regulated good; if the presence of at least one regulated good is determined, validate consignor data and the transport data; whereby in response to an unsuccessful validation, at least one report is generated to prevent or otherwise mitigate transport of the one of the plurality of packages in the at least one identified jurisdiction. | 2021-02-25 |
20210056496 | SYSTEM FOR FACILITATING PURCHASE OF PRESCRIPTION DRUGS - A computer system to assist in distribution of prescription drugs is provided. Prescription drug distribution is a highly regulated and controlled supply chain. Consumers often visit a Pharmacy to fill doctor prescriptions. Payment amounts for prescriptions vary based on health plan coverage negotiated prices. Drugs are made by a Manufacturer but may transition through a Distributor or wholesaler on their way to Pharmacies (where consumers may ultimately make a purchase for use). Pharmacies, Distributors, and Manufacturers keep an inventory of drugs to meet supply demands. Regulations and contracts may prevent transition between stages of a distribution chain. This prevention may be artificial in that the drugs, if allowed to proceed, would still be valid and usable by a consumer. When transition is prevented drugs may be placed in a Drug Morgue and then sold from the Drug Morgue to prevent destruction or other form of handling resulting in wasted inventory. | 2021-02-25 |
20210056497 | CARGO DETECTION AND TRACKING - The invention comprises a sensor unit, and method and system for cargo and personnel detection and tracking. The method comprising the following steps: | 2021-02-25 |
20210056498 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR IDENTIFYING PRODUCT PURCHASED BY USER AND INTELLIGENT SHELF SYSTEM - The present disclosure provides a method and device for identifying a product purchased by a user and intelligent shelf system. The method includes acquiring a weight of products carried in a container, acquiring a first monitoring image acquired in a monitoring area corresponding to the container, identifying the first monitoring image, and obtaining an identification result, wherein the identification result comprises user identity information when it is determined that the weight of the products is reduced, acquiring a time when at least one product carried in the container is picked up, and determining information of at least one picked-up product, obtaining the user identity information corresponding to the at least one picked-up product, and associating the user identity information with the information of the at least one picked-up product. | 2021-02-25 |
20210056499 | AUTOMATED WAREHOUSING USING ROBOTIC FORKLIFTS OR OTHER MATERIAL HANDLING VEHICLES - Automated inventory management and material (or container) handling removes the requirement to operate fully automatically or all-manual using conventional task dedicated vertical storage and retrieval (S&R) machines. Inventory requests Automated vehicles plan their own movements to execute missions over a container yard, warehouse aisles or roadways, sharing this space with manually driven trucks. Automated units drive to planned speed limits, manage their loads (stability control), stop, go, and merge at intersections according human driving rules, use on-board sensors to identify static and dynamic obstacles, and human traffic, and either avoid them or stop until potential collision risk is removed. They identify, localize, and either pick-up loads (pallets, container, etc.) or drop them at the correctly demined locations. Systems without full automation can also implement partially automated operations (for instance load pick-up and drop), and can assure inherently safe manually operated vehicles (i.e., trucks that do not allow collisions). | 2021-02-25 |
20210056500 | Intelligent Pre-Processing and Fulfillment of Mixed Orders - A pre-processing and fulfillment system and method are described. In some implementations, the method may include receiving an order containing a retail component and a pharmacy component, processing the order for the pharmacy component and the retail component, and generating a tracking token identifying the order and authorizing a party to receive a component of the order. The method may include transmitting fulfillment instructions to a fulfillment system based on processed information for the order, and transmitting the tracking token to a computing device of the authorized party. Some implementations may also include receiving a signal indicating receipt of the tracking token and an authorized transfer of the component, and updating a status of the order based on the received signal. | 2021-02-25 |
20210056501 | CONTEXTUAL IOT WITH BLOCKCHAIN - Provided is a system and method for writing IoT data of an object in transit and business context associated with the IoT data and/or the object to a blockchain. In one example, the method may include receiving sensor data of an object that is in a multi-party transactional process, identifying dynamic context of the object based on a current position of the object within the multi-party transactional process, generating a data block comprising the received sensor data of the object and the identified dynamic context of the object, and storing the data block within a blockchain on an immutable distributed ledger. | 2021-02-25 |
20210056502 | INTERNET OF THINGS SMART CLAMP AND USAGE METHOD THEREFOR - The present invention relates to the technical field of Internet of Things (IoT), in particular to an IoT smart clip and a usage method thereof. The smart clip comprises a moving component and a limiting portion cooperating with the moving component. The moving component comprises a moving component body provided with an inner cavity, and a driving mechanism. A first connecting plate and a second connecting plate which are connected via a spring are arranged in the inner cavity along a movement direction of the moving component. The outer end of the first connecting plate is provided with a plunger. The second connecting plate is connected with the driving mechanism. The plunger is capable of cooperating with the limiting portion under a spring force to lock the smart clip and of unlocking the smart clip under the driving the driving mechanism. | 2021-02-25 |
20210056503 | ADAPTIVE COMMODITY DELIVERY DISPATCH - An adaptive dispatch method for the delivery of transportable commodities to or from remote storage containers at least one remote commodity storage container is associated with a container sensor apparatus capable of measuring the current stored volume of commodity within the container. A plurality of mobile delivery systems is each equipped with a delivery sensor apparatus capable of measuring the delivery volume availability within the system, along with the current geolocation of the system. A server, equipped with a database and a monitoring software component and in communication with the sensor apparatus, detects the existence of delivery conditions at remote containers within the system and then selects a mobile delivery system to dispatch commodity delivery to or from such a container based upon available volume and the closest geographic proximity and initiates a communication to use your device associated with the selected mobile delivery system dispatching the delivery. Hardware and sensor apparatus hardware is also disclosed. | 2021-02-25 |
20210056504 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONSOLIDATING TRACKING AND DELIVERY OF SHIPPED PARCELS - Improved data communications and processing systems and methods for consolidating tracking and delivery of shipped parcels is provided. The systems enable selective consolidation of carrier delivery of parcels for multiple customers to receiving agent locations in accordance with each customer's selection of a receiving agent location during checkout on a third-party vendor's website. A customer enrollment module and vendor ordering system API enables the customer to manage parcels shipped by multiple vendors and delivered by multiple carriers. A receiving agent location enrollment module enables the receiving agent location to receive parcels for multiple customers delivered by multiple carriers and shipped by multiple ecommerce and other vendors. Customers may further manage their parcel delivery, including locations, and access current and historical data. Receiving agent locations select and display historic, current, and forecast data relating to parcels from multiple vendors, carriers, and customers. | 2021-02-25 |
20210056505 | METHOD FOR TRACKING STOCK LEVEL WITHIN A STORE - One variation of a method for tracking stock level within a store includes: at a robotic system, navigating along a first inventory structure in the store, broadcasting radio frequency interrogation signals according to a first set of wireless scan parameters, and recording a first set of wireless identification signals returned by radio frequency identification tags coupled to product units arranged on the first inventory structure; generating a first list of product units arranged on the first inventory structure based on the first set of wireless identification signals; detecting a first product quantity difference between the first list of product units and a first target stock list assigned to the first inventory structure by a planogram of the store; and generating a stock correction prompt for the first inventory structure in response to the first product quantity difference. | 2021-02-25 |
20210056506 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGEMENT OF PERPETUAL INVENTORY VALUES BASED UPON CUSTOMER PRODUCT PURCHASES - A data structure programmatically links the first product to a second product. The second product is historically purchased by the customer whenever the customer has also purchased the first product. A determination is made as to whether the customer purchased the second product together with the first product based upon the sales data. When the customer has failed to purchase the second product with the first product, instructions are transmitted to the retail store over the network to perform a verification that the second product is out-of-stock. An outcome of the verification from the retail store is received via the network. A determination is made as to a level of certainty that the second product is actually out-of-stock based upon an analysis of the sales data and the outcome of the verification. When the level of certainty exceeds a predetermined threshold, the PI value is adjusted to zero. | 2021-02-25 |
20210056507 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AN INTELLIGENT WORKSPACE MANAGEMENT - A computer processing system includes at least one processor to access a saved configuration repository that includes settings that have already been successfully performed for a workspace in response to a remote computing session being opened by the user, and access a workspace configuration repository that includes customized settings for the workspace. The at least one processor compares the customized settings to the settings that have already been successfully performed for the workspace, and identifies, based on the compare, that the workspace configuration repository includes at least one customized setting that is not in the saved configuration repository and needs to be performed. The at least one new setting is performed for the workspace while not performing the settings that have already been successfully performed for the workspace. | 2021-02-25 |
20210056508 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATICALLY CAPTURING TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER KNOWLEDGE - A method for automatically capturing technology transfer knowledge for the production of a new product includes acquiring a production process model being a predefined structured model enabling a listing of successive process steps required for producing the new product. automatically capturing missing information within the production process model, and outputting a completed production process model once all fields have been reviewed by the processing unit. A system for automatically capturing technology transfer knowledge for the production of a new product is also provided. | 2021-02-25 |
20210056509 | PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND RELATED METHODS - A computerized system and method for management of leased real property comprises various modules which enhance system operations and the user interface for such system. One subsystem involves the production schedule for the residential units of multi-unit dwellings. The associated move-in/move-out subsystem determines a first set of the residential units comprising vacant units being turned over to become rent-ready, a second set of the residential units comprising units under renovation, and a third set of the units comprising rent-ready units. Additional modules or subsystems for the computerized system identify and improve workflows related to management of the multi-unit dwellings and residential units therein, such as virtual tour development, residential unit damage processing, and stale apartment rentals. | 2021-02-25 |
20210056510 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AUTOMATION OF CORPORATE WORKFLOW PROCESSES VIA MACHINE LEARNING TECHNIQUES - Systems, methods and computer program products are presented for the automation of corporate process workflows that require the generation and completion of multiple documents. An Automation Platform receives a selection to initiate a workflow process that includes a sequence of one or more documents that correspond to respective document outline types for workflow completion. The Automation Platform classifies a first document according to a first document outline type in the sequence of the initiated workflow process. The Automation Platform assigns (i.e. maps) one or more named entities extracted from the first document to respective document parameters for the first document outline type and determines a schedule for automatic completion of a second document in the sequence of the initiated workflow process based in part on the first document outline type of the first document and one or more of the assigned named entities extracted from the first document. | 2021-02-25 |
20210056511 | Bar Dash - On Demand Bar and Restaurant Staffing Service - Systems and methods are disclosed herein for computer-aided method of hospitality industry recruitment system. The method allows applicants to upload their profile and availability status and employers can select the employee based in their requirements. The recruiter can select the applicant, designate the job, get the job completed and provide the required dues using the platform. The system provides online tool to display the available resources to recruiters, their details, billing platform and connection with banks for secured transactions. Furthermore, the clients are rated based on aspects of their performance such as hard work, reliability and overall quality of the job. This information is then permanently saved within the interface for creation of realistic ratings. | 2021-02-25 |
20210056512 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DYNAMICALLY CLONING A TARGET USING BEHAVIORAL INSIGHTS - What is needed is a system and method for using behavioral insights to determine who might be an appropriate placement or replacement within an organization. Accordingly, the present disclosure provides a more effective way to replace positions and teams. In some embodiments, the system may create a target candidate and pull from a pool of candidates to determine best fit using behavioral insights. In some implementations, the system may suggest a candidate based on an employer's requests. For example, an employer may specify they are looking for a candidate just like the one retiring. Based on the retiree, the system may find a viable candidate and present the person to the employer weighing what matches and what does not. | 2021-02-25 |
20210056513 | TECHNIQUES FOR DETECTING WHEN INVITEES ARE PRESENT OR REMOTE - In one aspect, a device includes a processor programmed to infer, using past and future information from electronic calendars, whether invitees to a meeting will attend the meeting physically or remotely. An invitation may be generated automatically, a room may be selected automatically, and a remote call-in link may be generated automatically in response to the inferences. | 2021-02-25 |
20210056514 | EVENT SETTINGS CONTROL FOR ONLINE COMMUNICATION EVENTS - Techniques for providing access to event settings for a scheduled online communication event are disclosed herein. A hyperlink may be included in an invitation for the scheduled online communication event. Selection of the hyperlink can cause an interface to be generated allowing one or more event settings for the scheduled online communication event to be updated through the interface. The online communication event may be updated with the updated settings prior to, or during, execution of the online communication event. | 2021-02-25 |
20210056515 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DYNAMICALLY PROVIDING BEHAVIORAL INSIGHTS AND MEETING GUIDANCE - The present disclosure relates to a more effective way to prepare for meetings and events. Accordingly, the present disclosure providing systems and methods for generating and presenting behavioral insights for individuals and groups that may facilitate preparation for meetings. In some implementations, the system may inform the proposed group what each individual might need before a meeting. In some aspects, the system may suggest what might make a meeting effective based on the behavioral insights of the attendees. | 2021-02-25 |
20210056516 | Compliance management system - A generic compliance monitoring system which not only monitors but also ensures compliance. The system is software driven and easily implemented in any hierarchical work or organizational environment where individuals are required to perform tasks either within a predetermined time, or in a specific manner as determined by, e.g. regulations. The system allows for a series of e-mail messages to be transmitted to all members of an organization, with the messages tailored depending upon a user's position within the organization. Entry level or lowest tier users will only get e-mails reminding them of due dates or other specifics. The e-mails at the lowest level will be reminders followed by warnings, the warnings accompanied with increasing consequences if there is continued non-compliance. The next level of user will receive e-mails related to the response of lower tier users, with these e-mails also escalating in urgency and consequence the longer the non-compliance continues. The system ultimately sends an e-mail to the head of the organization in the event of continued non-compliance of one or more users. | 2021-02-25 |
20210056517 | METHOD FOR PROVIDING A MOTOR VEHICLE FOR A SERVICE AND SERVICE ENVIRONMENT - The present disclosure relates to a method for providing a motor vehicle for a service, said motor vehicle having a vehicle guidance system designed for fully automated vehicle guidance and being parked in a parking space in a parking environment, in particular which is blocked for people. The method includes
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20210056518 | AUTHENTICATION CREDENTIAL SYSTEM - A system and method of leveraging a trust relationship for e-commerce transactions is provided that includes an access component allowing a consumer access to a merchant website, a selection component allowing the consumer to enter authentication credentials associated with a third party on the merchant website, an authentication component authenticating the authentication credentials for the third party entered into the merchant website, a communication interface component allowing an association of the consumer's payment account information from the third party to the merchant website, and a consummation component allowing consummation of an electronic transaction between the third party and the merchant. | 2021-02-25 |
20210056519 | Electronic Run Ticket - Technology for measuring, collecting and transferring fluid transaction data is provided. In an example method, fluid flow data is identified from a fluid flow meter for a fluid transfer event. Scannable data comprising data indicative of the fluid transfer event and the fluid flow data is generated. The scannable data may include a scannable code. The scannable data may be provided for display and scanned using a portable scanning device. The scannable data, including the scannable code, may be transferred as fluid transaction data to a remote device using a wireless communication protocol for storage and/or analysis by the remote device. | 2021-02-25 |
20210056520 | ELECTRONIC EXCHANGE VISIBILITY PLATFORM - Embodiments of the invention are directed to a system, method, or computer program product for digital resource exchange visibility. The system identifies information associated with activities on potential digital resource exchanges. The system identifies potential digital resource exchanges and introduces an entity controlled account for funding and reversing funding on a digital resource exchange. The account may be translated to the exchange as a realistic account utilizing the various payment channels for interaction with the digital resource exchange. Once an interaction occurs via the exchange, the system may be able to perform back end searching for data extraction about the interaction. The system is utilized as intelligence to flag interactions. | 2021-02-25 |
20210056521 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INTERACTIVE VIDEO PRESENTATION OF TRANSACTIONAL INFORMATION - Methods, apparatuses, and computer program products are described for presenting an interactive audio-visual presentation of transaction documents. A method can include receiving a bill associated with a payor and payee, using a textual language processor or the like to identify content fields from the bill and assign markups and/or metadata to content fields, and using the content fields, markups, and/or metadata to generate an audio-visual presentation associated with the bill. This audio-visual presentation can be presented to the payor. The payee may then interact with the audio-visual presentation, for instance by verbal, visual, manual, or textual response. A verbal language processing engine, natural language processing engine, audio-visual language processing engine, or visual-manual language processing engine can be initiated to facilitate interpretation of the payee response and generate a further audio-visual presentation. | 2021-02-25 |
20210056522 | VIDEOCONFERENCING WITH A CUSTOMER DEVICE - In an example embodiment, there is described herein an automated banking machine with a user interface that enables a customer perform a financial transaction. The automated banking machine also comprises a first interface for communicating with a remote service provide and a second interface that can communicate with a customer service device. Upon receiving an input from the customer requesting assistance, the automated banking machine establishes a communication link between the remote service provider and the customer device. The communication link enables audio, video, or a combination of audio and video data to be sent between the customer device and the remote service provider. | 2021-02-25 |
20210056523 | METHOD FOR MAKING AN ELECTRONIC PAYMENT - A method for making an electronic payment includes, at a first time, inserting a physical payment card into a physical device of a first point of sale. The device is arranged to electronically read payment card information sufficient to perform the electronic payment. An option is presented as to whether to store the card information. A physical item that is not the payment card is identified and the payment card information is associated in a central server with information identifying the physical item. At a later, second, time a use is authenticated by a second point of sale based upon the item identifying information. Electronic payment using the payment card information is then performed. | 2021-02-25 |
20210056524 | WIFI SHARING SYSTEM WITH MESH NETWORK FUNCTIONALITY - Described is a secure WiFi sharing system for use between neighbors or others in like proximity. The system may include a WiFi signal with an established network connection and a user computing device seeking to access the network connection through the WiFi signal. The system allows the user computing device to rent or share the WiFi signal through the system and establish a secure connection between the user computing device and the WiFi network without the need of sharing the SSID and/or the password. Further, the system automatically changes a user computing device to another WiFi signal on the system and in proximity if the signal strength of the connected WiFi signal drops below a minimum threshold. | 2021-02-25 |
20210056525 | Control Center and Licensing Management System for an Intraoral Sensor - A sensor licensing system for an intraoral sensor includes an on/off mechanism, a driver, and a sensor. The on/off mechanism is coupled to the intraoral sensor and has an encrypted licensing code so that the on/off mechanism turns on and off the intraoral sensor. The driver processes the encrypted license code stored in the sensor memory and determines if license code is expired based on the computer clock, exposure counter or other desired limits. The sensor periodically checks an online server for an updated encrypted license code and stores new license code in sensor memory. The updated license code is created and stored on the server when a new periodic subscription payment is made. The sensor periodically checks and downloads any updated license code. Failure to make a payment will result in no encrypted license code update being created and eventual expiration of the old encrypted license code. | 2021-02-25 |
20210056526 | AUGMENTED-REALITY-BASED PRESENTATION OF A TIP RECOMMENDATION ON A RECEIPT IMAGE - In certain embodiments, a receipt image may be augmented via a user device. In some embodiments, the user device may capture an image associated with a receipt and display the image associated with the receipt. The user device may perform image processing on the image to determine merchant data and transaction data (that are visually depicted on the receipt) and determine a tip recommendation based on the merchant data and the transaction data. The user device may overlay the tip recommendation onto the image associated with the receipt. | 2021-02-25 |
20210056527 | ACQUIRING AN IDENTIFICATION CODE ASSOCIATED WITH A USER IN AN NFC TRANSACTION - A method and system for receiving digital artifacts from a management server. The method includes sending a request for a digital artifact from a mobile application to the management server for display within a specific mobile application generated screen, receiving the digital artifact from the management server, and displaying the digital artifact with the specific mobile application generated screen. | 2021-02-25 |
20210056528 | CHECKOUT SYSTEM AND CHECKOUT METHOD - A checkout system includes an interface, a memory that stores commodity data in which a name and a price of a commodity are associated with a commodity ID, and a processor configured to control the interface to establish a connection with a customer terminal. Upon receipt of a store code from the terminal, the processor determines whether the store code is valid. If the store code is valid, the processor controls the interface to transmit a command to the terminal for completing a check-in process at a store corresponding to the store code. Upon receiving a commodity ID from the terminal that has completed the check-in process, the processor retrieves, from the memory, a name and a price of a commodity associated with the commodity ID. The processor performs checkout processing using the retrieved name and price of the commodity if a request for checkout is received from the terminal. | 2021-02-25 |
20210056529 | SMART DATA CABLE FOR POINT OF SALE SYSTEMS - Various embodiments are described herein that relate to network-connected data cables (i.e., “smart” data cables) that are connected to a merchant's point of sale system and a receipt printer. When a transaction is initiated at the point of sale system, transaction data is created by the point of sale system and passed to the smart data cable for transmission downstream to the receipt printer. The smart data cable can parse the transaction data, copy certain elements from the transaction data, and transmit the copied elements to a cloud-based platform that processes the transaction. For example, the cloud-based platform may compare the copied elements to information supplied by the customer through a messaging application executing on the customer's user device. The information may be provided by the customer to a chat bot that is supported by the cloud-based platform. | 2021-02-25 |
20210056530 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SUPPORTING PROMOTION OF USE OF DIGITAL LOCAL CURRENCY - An application executed at a user terminal with a touch screen displays, on the touch screen, a UI in which a user-side UI for accepting a touch operation by a user and a store-side UI for accepting a touch operation by a staff member of a store are placed, as a settlement UI for settlement of a currency amount of a digital local currency. The application judges whether time during which the touch operation on the user-side UI and the touch operation on the store-side UI are simultaneously continued has reached a specified period of time or not. If the judgment result is true, the application displays a settlement completion notice on the touch screen. | 2021-02-25 |
20210056531 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING A PROVIDER-SPECIFIC LIKELIHOOD OF PAYMENT ACCEPTANCE - Embodiments of the application are directed toward a method comprising: receiving, by a transaction management computing apparatus, an electronic payment estimate via a secure communication channel for services rendered by a provider; receiving determining a likelihood of payment acceptance by generating, by the transaction management computing apparatus, an payment amount acceptable to the provider computing device based on data associated with the provider computing device, a type of service provided, or a number of days to make the payment; determining, by the transaction management computing apparatus, whether the generated exact amount is acceptable to the provider computing device; and completing, by the transaction management computing apparatus, a payment transaction with the generated exact amount when the generated exact amount is determined to be acceptable to the provider computing device. | 2021-02-25 |
20210056532 | Methods for Secure Transactions - The present invention relates to a method for a secure transaction utilizing a portable radio communication device ( | 2021-02-25 |
20210056533 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DISPLAYING ACCOUNT INFORMATION - Systems and methods are provided for displaying account information. The systems and methods may include a portable smart display device in short-range communication with a mobile device. The smart display device may be configured to provide a user with quick and easy yet secure access to account information, without the need for multi-step login and verification processes. The smart display device may be sized to fit within a wallet and within quick, easy reach of a user. The smart display device may receive up-to-date account information from the mobile device, and display the account information on-demand upon detecting an activation event, thereby providing an enjoyable user experience and a useful tool for quickly informing the user of their financial situation. | 2021-02-25 |
20210056534 | USING A COMPUTERIZED AGENT EXTERNAL TO AN INSTANT MESSAGING (IM) SERVICE FOR ENHANCING AN IM SESSION MANAGED BY THE IM SERVICE - A method of adding a computerized agent to an instant messaging (IM) session managed by an IM service for identifying automatically textual instructions to perform a transaction related to participant(s) of the IM session, comprising: using a computerized agent subscribed to an IM service by a telephone number and participates in an IM session managed by an IM service to acquire text content in an IM session and analyzing at least the text content of the IM session to identify automatically textual instructions to perform a transaction from the user which uses the IM client module, automatically instructing an operation of the transaction and submitting by the computerized agent at least one IM message in the IM session. | 2021-02-25 |
20210056535 | System Built by Connection between a Mobile Terminal and a Service Providing Device, and Service Providing Method - The present disclosure provides a system constructed by connecting a mobile terminal and a service providing device, and a service providing method, wherein the service providing device and the mobile terminal are directly connected via an interface of the mobile terminal; the service providing device provides a service independently or through collaboration between the service providing device and various parties such as the mobile terminal and/or the background server based on the service information parsed and extracted the code information, identification information of any one or more parties among the user, the first mobile terminal, and the service providing device, and/or information bound to the identification information. Through active code scanning or passive code scanning or a combination of the two, the present disclosure may conveniently and quickly implement sensing access and effectively enhance security for operations such as mobile payment, etc. | 2021-02-25 |
20210056536 | SHORT RANGE COMMUNICATION ENABLED OBJECT FOR FACILITATING PROXIMITY BASED INTERACTION WITH AT LEAST ONE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - Disclosed herein is a short range communication enabled object for facilitating proximity based interaction with at least one electronic device. Further, the short range communication enabled object may include a memory device configured for storing a designated value associated with a predetermined action. Further, the short range communication enabled object may include a processing device communicatively coupled to the memory device. Further, the processing device may be configured for manipulating the designated value. Further, the short range communication enabled object may include at least one sensor communicatively coupled to the processing device. Further, the at least one sensor may be configured for generating at least one sensor data. Further, the manipulating of the designated value may be based on the at least one sensor data. Further, the short range communication enabled object may include a transmitter device configured for transmitting data over a short range communication channel to the at least one electronic device. | 2021-02-25 |
20210056537 | A Dummy Card Based Transaction Processing System and Method Thereof - The present disclosure relates to the field of payment systems and provides a dummy card based transaction processing system and method. The system is used for facilitating payment transactions between a plurality of users. Each user is associated with a dummy card having a unique dummy card number issued by a financial entity. The system ( | 2021-02-25 |
20210056538 | Automatic Account Identifier Detection and Authorization - Provided are systems, methods, techniques, instruction sequences, and computer program products associated with and configured to the technical field of special purpose machines that facilitate generation and provision of application program interfaces (or APIs). The APIs automatically compare the geographic position of a user resource with a known database of events to determine the likelihood that the user is attending the event. In response to determining that the likelihood exceeds a predetermined limit, the APIs communicate notifications to update user information to service providers, such as financial networks, to improve the performance of the user's portable financial devices and reduce financial fraud associated with offline transactions. | 2021-02-25 |
20210056539 | CRYPTOASSET CUSTODIAL SYSTEM USING ENCRYPTED AND DISTRIBUTED CLIENT KEYS - A hardware security module (HSM) generates a client key for an account holder of a cryptoasset custodial system. The HSM encrypts the client key to generate an encrypted client key using a hardware-based cryptographic key within a secure storage device. The encrypted client key is transmitted to client devices. The HSM deletes the encrypted client key from the secure storage device. Each client device stores the encrypted client key in an offline secure enclave. A request to authorize a cryptoasset transaction is received. The HSM determines that signed messages endorsing the cryptoasset transaction have been received from at least some client devices in satisfaction of a quorum. The encrypted client key is received from at least one client device. The HSM decrypts the encrypted client key. The HSM signs an approval message for the cryptoasset transaction using a cryptoasset key based at least in part on the client key. | 2021-02-25 |
20210056540 | RISK MITIGATION FOR A CRYPTOASSET CUSTODIAL SYSTEM USING DATA POINTS FROM MULTIPLE MOBILE DEVICES - Methods, systems, and apparatus for risk mitigation for a cryptoasset custodial system include transmitting an endorsement request for a cryptoasset transaction to a user device configured to cause the user device to prompt a user to endorse the cryptoasset transaction. Multiple data points are collected from mobile devices associated with the user. The data points indicate an identity of the user. A cryptographic endorsement of the cryptoasset transaction is received from the user device. A graphical visualization including a risk metric is generated based on the data points. The risk metric indicates a risk of accepting the cryptographic endorsement from the user device. Generating the graphical visualization includes determining whether the plurality of data points matches expected values. | 2021-02-25 |
20210056541 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MOBILE CRYPTOCURRENCY WALLET CONNECTIVITY - The method | 2021-02-25 |
20210056542 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPTIMIZING CRYPTOCURRENCY TRANSACTIONS - In the disclosed transaction processing system, a system and method are described that increase the ease of access and use of different currency networks by consumers using customizable transaction devices. The customizable transaction devices may be re-programmed prior to or during a currency transaction in accordance with the consensus protocol of the currency network associated with the currency transaction. The currency network further includes one or more host devices, each of which include an interface configured to communicate with a transaction device for the purposes of re-programming a Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) of the transaction device according to one or more currency network consensus protocols. Optimizing the performance of transaction devices for proof-of-work or other consensus protocol processing decreases the latency associated with validating currency network transactions, thereby increasing the suitability of cryptocurrency for retail transactions. | 2021-02-25 |
20210056543 | SMART CONTRACT WHITELISTS - Implementations of this specification include identifying, by a node of the blockchain network, a request to execute a smart contract stored in a blockchain maintained by the blockchain network, the request identifying a requesting account that is requesting to execute the smart contract; retrieving, by the node, a whitelist from the blockchain associated with the smart contract, the whitelist identifying one or more accounts that are authorized to execute the smart contract; determining, by the node, that the requesting account is authorized to execute the smart contract based on the requesting account being included in the whitelist; and in response to determining that the requesting account is authorized to execute the smart contract, executing, by the node, the smart contract. | 2021-02-25 |
20210056544 | TAAS FOR DELAY TOLERANT BLOCKCHAIN NETWORKS - A blockchain block generated by one or more blockchain nodes when the one or more blockchain nodes are only connected to a local area network is received, and the blockchain block is synchronized with a blockchain. After determining that a backhaul network device is not connected to the one or more blockchain nodes and then determining that the backhaul network device is connected to the one or more blockchain nodes, the blockchain is transmitted to the one or more blockchain nodes via the backhaul network device upon determining that the backhaul network device is connected to the one or more blockchain nodes. | 2021-02-25 |
20210056545 | RISK MITIGATION FOR A CRYPTOASSET CUSTODIAL SYSTEM USING A HARDWARE SECURITY KEY - An approval request is transmitted for a cryptoasset transaction in accordance with a policy stored in a hardware security module (“HSM”). The policy specifies at least one specific approver required for approval of the cryptoasset transaction. The approval request is transmitted to a computer device associated with the specific approver and is configured to cause the computer device to prompt the specific approver to approve the cryptoasset transaction. A security key is received from a hardware security token associated with the specific approver. The security key indicates an approval of the cryptoasset transaction. A risk analysis module authenticates an identity of the specific approver based on the security key. Responsive to the authenticating of the identity of the specific approver, the HSM signs the cryptoasset transaction using a cryptographic key stored in the HSM. | 2021-02-25 |