Verbundglaseinheit für ein Fahrzeug oder eine Infrastruktureinheit, Verfahren zur Herstellung solch einer Verbundglaseinheit

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Verbundglaseinheit (10) für ein Fahrzeug (28) oder eine Infrastruktureinheit (26), sowie ein Verfahren zur Herstellung solch einer Verbundglaseinheit (10) sowie ein Fahrzeug (28) umfassend wenigstens eine solche Verbundglaseinheit (10) sowie eine Infrastruktureinheit (10) umfassend wenigstens eine solche Verbundglaseinheit (10).Es ist vorgesehen, dass eine Verbundglaseinheit (10) für ein Fahrzeug (28) oder eine Infrastruktureinheit (26) bereitgestellt wird. Solch eine Verbundglaseinheit (10) umfasst dabei wenigstens eine zwischen zwei Glasscheiben (22, 24) angeordnete transparente Kunststoffschicht (12), wobei die jeweiligen Glasscheiben (22, 24) jeweils mittels einer gleichmäßig flächig aufgetragenen Klebschicht (18, 20) an jeweiligen Außenflächen der transparenten Kunststoffschicht (12) befestigt sind. Mittels wenigstens einer Lichtquelle sind Lichtstrahlen seitlich in die Verbundglaseinheit (10) einkoppelbar und mittels der jeweiligen Klebschicht (18, 20) ...

System und Verfahren zum Darstellen und Anzeigen der Farbgenauigkeit beim Musterabgleich durch ein Sichtsystem

Die vorliegende Erfindung stellt ein System und ein Verfahren zum Anzeigen von Farbabgleichsinformationen bei einem erfassten Bild eines Objekts bereit. Es wird ein Modell/Muster mit einer Mehrzahl von Farb-Testpunkten an farbstabilen Orten bereitgestellt. Ein Anzeigeprozess erzeugt sichtbare, geometrische Formen in Bezug auf die Farb-Testpunkte in einer vorbestimmten Farbe. Bei einem Ausrichtungsprozess werden Merkmale des Objekts in Bezug auf Merkmale auf dem Modell ausgerichtet, so dass die geometrischen Formen an Orten auf dem Objekt erscheinen, die Orten auf dem Modell entsprechen. Die geometrischen Formen können geschlossene Formen umfassen, die eine erwartungsgemäß farbstabile Region an dem Objekt umgeben. Solche Formen können Kreise, Quadrate, Rauten oder jede beliebige andere, gebrauchstaugliche geschlossene oder offene Form definieren, die für den Benutzer auf der Anzeige sichtbar sind.

System und Verfahren zur Ermittlung von Clutter in einem aufgenommenen Bild

Die vorliegende Erfindung bietet ein System und Verfahren zur Ermittlung des Clutter-Grads in einem Bild auf eine Weise, die schnell ist, und die einen Bewertungsprozess erlaubt, um rasch zu bestimmen, ob ein Bild über oder unter einem zulässigen Clutter-Grad liegt – zum Beispiel um zu ermitteln, ob die zugrundeliegende abgebildete Laufzeitobjektoberfläche fehlerhaft ist, ohne eine tiefergehende Analyse der Merkmale des Bildes vornehmen zu müssen. Das System und Verfahren verwendet Clutter-Testpunkte, die mit Bereichen im Bild in Zusammenhang stehen, die eine niedrige Gradientengröße enthalten sollten, was Leere anzeigt. Somit kann das Laufzeitbild schnell analysiert werden durch die Abbildung von gelernten Clutter-Testpunkten an Stellen im Koordinatenraum, an denen das Nichtvorhandensein von Leere Clutter anzeigt, und das bei deren Erkennung schnell Unterschiede bzw. Fehler anzeigen kann, an Hand von denen der Gegenstand des Bildes ohne eine weitere Bildanalyse angenommen oder verworfen ...

Yeast Strain and Method for Using the Same to Produce Nicotinamide Riboside

The present invention embraces a fungal strain deficient in nicotinamide riboside import and salvage and use thereof for producing nicotinamide riboside. Methods for producing nicotinamide riboside and a nicotinamide riboside-supplemented food product using the strain of the invention are also provided.

TOY OBJECT AND TASK-CONDITIONAL REWARD

In some embodiments, a method of distributing toy objects is provided. The method includes: providing a toy object and a task identifier, the task identifier identifying a task; receiving, via a website, task-completion input from a user; associating the user with a profile, the profile being associated with the toy object; updating the profile to indicate that the task had been performed; identifying reward criteria; determining whether the reward criteria was met; and, upon determining that the reward criteria was met, initializing distribution of a physical reward. 1. A method of distributing toy objects , the method comprising:providing a toy object and a task identifier, the task identifier identifying a task;receiving, at a computer system via a website, task-completion input from a user;associating the user with a profile, the profile being associated with the toy object;updating the profile to indicate that the task had been performed;identifying a reward criteria;determining whether the reward criteria was met by the user completing the task; andupon determining that the reward criteria was met, initializing distribution of a physical reward to the user.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the task-completion input comprises a code.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the code is provided with the toy object and with the task identifier.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the initializing distribution comprises sending an electronic message to a distribution center to ship the physical reward.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the toy object comprises a plush creature and the physical reward comprises an accessory for the plush creature.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the determining whether the reward criteria was met comprises determining whether a specific task had been performed.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the task involves an act to be performed for an organization or a set number of individuals.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the task ...

Toy object and task-conditional reward

Some embodiments relate to systems and methods for encouraging performance of kind acts. A toy object, a task identifier and a code are simultaneously provided to a user. The task includes an instruction to perform a kind act. Instructions further indicate that a user is to input the code into a website upon completing the identified task. Entry of the code causes a reward (e.g., a virtual reward or physical reward) to be distributed (e.g., to the user or to another party).

Apparatus and Method for Nanoflow Liquid Jet and Serial Femtosecond X-ray Protein Crystallography

Techniques for nanoflow serial femtosecond x-ray protein crystallography include providing a sample fluid by mixing a plurality of a first target of interest with a carrier fluid and injecting the sample fluid into a vacuum chamber at a rate less than about 4 microliters per minute. In some embodiments, the carrier fluid has a viscosity greater than about 3 centipoise. 1. A method comprising:providing a sample fluid by mixing a plurality of a first target of interest with a carrier fluid; andinjecting the sample fluid into a vacuum chamber at a rate less than about 4 microliters per minute.2. A method as recited in claim 1 , wherein injecting the sample fluid into the vacuum chamber further comprises injecting the sample fluid into the vacuum chamber at a rate less than about 1 microliters per minute.3. A method as recited in claim 1 , wherein providing the sample fluid further comprises providing the sample fluid by mixing a plurality of nanoscale crystals of the first target of interest with the carrier fluid.4. A method as recited in claim 3 , wherein the nanoscale crystals are each smaller than about 500 nanometers in a largest dimension.5. A method as recited in claim 1 , wherein:the carrier fluid is electrically conductive; andinjecting the sample fluid into the vacuum chamber further comprises injecting the sample fluid into the vacuum chamber by applying a first voltage to the sample fluid and a different second voltage to a counter electrode in the vacuum chamber.6. A method as recited in claim 5 , wherein:the counter electrode has a shape that is axially symmetric and has a first end closest to an axis of symmetry and a second edge farthest from the axis; andthe counter electrode is disposed in the vacuum chamber with the axis aligned with the flow of the sample fluid in the vacuum chamber and with the first edge closer than the second edge to an injection point where the sample fluid is injected into the vacuum chamber.7. A method as recited in claim 1 , ...

MAPPING TEMPERATURES ACROSS A SURFACE

Examples are disclosed that relate to mapping a plurality of temperatures across an area. One example provides a temperature sensing device including a flexible support and a temperature sensing structure having a plurality of individually readable temperature sensing junctions. The temperature sensing structure includes a line of a first conductive material extending across an area of the support, and a plurality of lines of a second conductive material each intersecting the line of the first junction material at a corresponding sensing junction. 1. A temperature sensing device for mapping a plurality of temperatures across an area , the temperature sensing device comprising:a flexible support; anda temperature sensing structure comprising a plurality of individually readable temperature sensing junctions, the temperature sensing structure comprising a line of a first conductive material extending across an area of the flexible support, and a plurality of lines of a second conductive material each intersecting the line of the first junction material at a corresponding sensing junction.2. The temperature sensing device of claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of temperature sensing structures integrated with the flexible support.3. The temperature sensing device of claim 1 , wherein the flexible support comprises a woven textile.4. The temperature sensing device of claim 3 , wherein one or more of the line of the first conductive material and the plurality of lines of the second conductive material comprises a conductive fiber woven into the woven textile.5. The temperature sensing device of claim 1 , wherein the flexible support comprises a non-woven textile.6. The temperature sensing device of claim 1 , wherein one or more of the flexible support claim 1 , the first conductive material claim 1 , and the second conductive material comprises a stretchable material.7. The temperature sensing device of claim 1 , wherein the flexible support comprises a polymer ...

Coding Distance Topologies for Structured Light Patterns for 3D Reconstruction

Methods, systems, and devices for 3D measurement and/or pattern generation are provided in accordance with various embodiments. Some embodiments include a method of pattern projection that may include projecting one or more patterns. Each pattern from the one or more patterns may include an arrangement of three or more symbols that are arranged such that for each symbol in the arrangement, a degree of similarity between said symbol and a most proximal of the remaining symbols in the arrangement is less than a degree of similarity between said symbol and a most distal of the remaining symbols in the arrangement. Some embodiments further include: illuminating an object using the one or more projected patterns; collecting one or more images of the illuminated object; and/or computing one or more 3D locations of the illuminated object based on the one or more projected patterns and the one or more collected images.

FORMING TOUCH SENSOR ON FABRIC

Examples are disclosed that relate to touch sensors formed on fabrics. One example provides a touch sensor including a fabric layer, a first electrode having a conductive ink disposed on the fabric layer, a dielectric structure disposed over the first electrode, the dielectric structure including an electrode support layer and an adhesive layer bonding the electrode support layer to the fabric layer and the first electrode, and the touch sensor also including a second electrode disposed on the electrode support layer. 1. A touch sensor , comprising:a fabric layer;a first electrode comprising a conductive ink disposed on the fabric layer;a dielectric structure disposed over the first electrode, the dielectric structure comprising an electrode support layer and an adhesive layer bonding the electrode support layer to the fabric layer and the first electrode; anda second electrode disposed on the electrode support layer.2. The touch sensor of claim 1 , wherein the fabric layer comprises one or more of a polyurethane coating and a polyacrylate coating.3. The touch sensor of claim 1 , wherein the fabric layer comprises a woven fabric.4. The touch sensor of claim 1 , wherein the adhesive layer comprises a material with a lower melting point than the electrode support layer.5. The touch sensor of claim 1 , wherein the adhesive layer comprises one or more of a pressure sensitive adhesive and a curable adhesive.6. The touch sensor of claim 1 , wherein the electrode support layer comprises one or more of polypropylene claim 1 , polyethylene terephthalate claim 1 , a polyimide and a polyamide.7. The touch sensor of claim 1 , wherein the ink comprises silver particles.8. The touch sensor of claim 1 , further comprising an insulating layer formed over the second electrode.9. The touch sensor of claim 1 , wherein the touch sensor is incorporated into an outer fabric layer of a computing device.10. A computing device claim 1 , comprising:an outer fabric layer comprising an outer ...

THERMAL SALT-SPLITTING OF (ALKYL)AMMONIUM 3-HYDROXYPROPIONATE

A salt-splitting liquid (SSL) and a process that uses the SSL to “split” (alkyl)ammonium 3-hydroxypropionate salts into ammonia (or amines) and 3-hydroxypropionic acid (3-HP) that minimizes increases in viscosity and condensation reactions of the 3-HP. Converting (alkyl)ammonium 3-hydroxypropionate in an aqueous mixture to 3-HP includes admixing a polar aprotic organic solvent and an azeotroping solvent with the aqueous mixture. The azeotroping solvent forms an azeotrope mixture with water of the aqueous mixture. The SSL is heated to convert the (alkyl)ammonium 3-hydroxypropionate to 3-HP and ammonia, where heating produces a vapor phase containing at least water, ammonia and the azeotroping solvent. At least a portion of the water and the ammonia is removed from the vapor phase during the heating, and at least a portion of the azeotroping solvent is returned from the vapor phase back to SSL to maintain the azeotrope mixture with the water. 1. A process of converting an (alkyl)ammonium 3-hydroxypropionate in an aqueous mixture to 3-hydroxypropionic acid (3-HP) , the process comprising:admixing a polar aprotic organic solvent and the aqueous mixture, where the (alkyl)ammonium 3-hydroxypropionate and the 3-HP are soluble in the polar aprotic organic solvent;admixing an azeotroping solvent and the aqueous mixture and the polar aprotic organic solvent, where the azeotroping solvent forms an azeotropic mixture with water of the aqueous mixture and the aqueous mixture, the polar aprotic organic solvent and the azeotroping solvent form a salt-splitting liquid;heating the salt-splitting liquid to convert the (alkyl)ammonium 3-hydroxypropionate to 3-HP and ammonia, where heating the salt-splitting liquid produces a vapor phase containing at least water, ammonia and the azeotroping solvent;removing at least a portion of the water and the ammonia from the vapor phase during the heating; andreturning at least a portion of the azeotroping solvent from the vapor phase back to the ...

MOTION-RESTRICTING WEARABLE SAFETY DEVICE

Examples are disclosed that relate to a wearable device configured to physically prevent a user from interacting with an identified hazard. One disclosed example provides a wearable device including a motion-restricting system configured to restrict movement of a skeletal joint when activated, a logic subsystem, and memory storing instructions executable by the logic subsystem to receive sensor data from one or more sensors, based at least on the sensor data received, determine whether the wearable device is likely to be in an unsafe state, and when the wearable device is determined likely to be in the unsafe state, send a control signal to the motion-restricting system to activate the motion-restricting system. 1. A wearable device comprising:a motion-restricting system configured to restrict movement of a skeletal joint when activated;a logic subsystem; and based at least on the sensor data received, determine whether the wearable device is likely to be in an unsafe state; and', 'when the wearable device is determined likely to be in the unsafe state, send a control signal to the motion-restricting system to activate the motion-restricting system., 'memory storing instructions executable by the logic subsystem to receive sensor data from one or more sensors;'}2. The wearable device of claim 1 , wherein the instructions are executable to receive the sensor data from one or more sensors external to the wearable device.3. The wearable device of claim 1 , wherein the instructions are executable to receive the sensor data from one or more sensors residing on the wearable device.4. The wearable device of claim 1 , wherein the instructions are executable to determine whether the wearable device is likely to be in the unsafe state based upon one or more of a temperature signal claim 1 , an electric current signal claim 1 , an audio signal claim 1 , and/or a motion signal.5. The wearable device of claim 1 , wherein the instructions are executable to determine whether the ...

THERAPEUTIC DEVICE FOR TREATMENT OF CONDITIONS RELATING TO THE SINUSES, NASAL CAVITIES, EAR, NOSE AND THROAT

A therapeutic device for treating one or more conditions associated with a user's nasal cavities, sinuses, and/or ear canals includes a housing having an opening, an acoustic vibrator within the housing that is operable to provide an acoustic vibration to the user, a fan within the housing that is operable to provide a pressure to the user and a power supply that provides power to the acoustic vibrator and the fan. A mask is connected to the housing at the opening and includes a nasal interface appliable around the nose of the user, a nasal chamber in which the user's nostrils are located and an aperture through which the fan delivers the pressure. 1. A therapeutic device for treating one or more conditions associated with a user's nasal cavities , sinuses , and/or ear canals , the therapeutic device comprising:a housing including an opening;an acoustic vibrator that is operable to provide an acoustic vibration to the user, the acoustic vibrator located within the housing;a fan that is operable to provide a pressure to the user, the fan located within the housing;a power supply that provides power to the acoustic vibrator and the fan, the power supply located within the housing;{'claim-text': ['a nasal interface appliable around the nose of the user;', "a nasal chamber extending from the nasal interface, the user's nostrils being located in the nasal chamber when the nasal interface is applied around the nose of the user; and", 'an aperture, the fan delivering the pressure to the user through the aperture;'], '#text': 'a mask that is connected to the housing proximate the opening, the mask including'}whereby, the acoustic vibrator provides the acoustic vibration directly to the nose of the user when the nasal interface is applied around the nose of the user and w hen the acoustic vibrator is operated to provide the acoustic vibration; andwhereby, the fan provides the pressure directly to the nose of the user when the nasal interface is applied around the nose of the ...

WOVEN TEXTILE WITH POINT-TO-POINT CONDUCTIVE TRACE

Conductive wires or traces woven into a textile article as a warp or weft yarn are limited in directionality and beginning and end points. The presently disclosed woven electronic textiles permit electrical traces to begin and end at specific points within an interior of the textile and for runs of the electrical traces to extend continuously at any desired angle and connecting any number of specific points across a textile surface. Such electrical traces are referred to herein as point-to-point conductive traces. 1. A woven textile comprising:a warp shed of non-conductive yarn;a weft of non-conductive yarn; anda conductive yarn woven within the warp shed and the weft and including each of two end points within an interior portion of the woven textile.2. The woven textile of claim 1 , wherein the conductive yarn extends between the two end points in a direction distinct from a warp direction and a weft direction.3. The woven textile of claim 1 , wherein the conductive yarn is continuous between the two end points.4. The woven textile of claim 1 , wherein the woven textile is incorporated as a component of at least one of an article of clothing claim 1 , upholstery claim 1 , an e-textile claim 1 , and a computing device.5. The woven textile of claim 1 , wherein the conductive yarn further includes one or more intermediate points within the interior portion of the woven textile claim 1 , where the intermediate points and the two end points are non-collinear.6. The woven textile of claim 5 , wherein the conductive yarn passes unwoven and adjacent the woven textile between at least two points of the intermediate points and the end points.7. The woven textile of claim 5 , wherein the conductive yarn is woven within the woven textile between at least two points of the intermediate points and the end points.8. A method of manufacturing a woven textile with a point-to-point conductive trace comprising:weaving a weft of non-conductive yarn within a warp shed of non- ...

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR IMAGE AND VOICE PROCESSING

Systems and methods are disclosed configured to train an autoencoder using images that include faces, wherein the autoencoder comprises an input layer, an encoder configured to output a latent image from a corresponding input image, and a decoder configured to attempt to reconstruct the input image from the latent image. An image sequence of a face exhibiting a plurality of facial expressions and transitions between facial expressions is generated and accessed. Images of the plurality of facial expressions and transitions between facial expressions are captured from a plurality of different angles and using different lighting. An autoencoder is trained using source images that include the face with different facial expressions captured at different angles with different lighting, and using destination images that include a destination face. The trained autoencoder is used to generate an output where the likeness of the face in the destination images is swapped with the likeness of the source face, while preserving expressions of the destination face. 1. An electronic image processing system , comprising:a network interface;at least one computing device; access captured images of a plurality of facial expressions of a first CGI face and transitions between facial expressions from a plurality of different angles, wherein the captured images are captured to train autoencoders;', [ 'an encoder including at least one hidden layer;', 'an input layer;'}, 'wherein the encoder is configured to output a latent image from a corresponding input image;, 'train a pre-trained autoencoder using the captured images that include the first CGI face with different facial expressions captured at different angles, and using destination images that include a first real face, wherein the autoencoder comprises, 'a decoder configured to attempt to reconstruct the input image from the latent image; and', 'use the trained autoencoder to generate an output using destination images as an input ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REPRESENTING AND DISPLAYING COLOR ACCURACY IN PATTERN MATCHING BY A VISION SYSTEM

This invention provides a system and method for displaying color match information on an acquired image of an object. A model/pattern having a plurality of color test points at locations of stable color is provided. A display process generates visible geometric shapes with respect to the color test points in a predetermined color. An alignment process aligns features of the object with respect to features on the model so that the geometric shapes appear in locations on the object that correspond to locations on the model. The geometric shapes can comprise closed shapes that surround a region expected to be stable color on the object. Such shapes can define circles, squares, diamonds or any other acceptable closed or open shape that is visible to the user on the display. 1. A system for displaying color match information on an acquired image of an object comprising:a model having a plurality of color test points at locations of stable color;a display process that generates visible geometric shapes with respect to the color test points in a predetermined color; andan alignment process that aligns features of the object with respect to features on the model so that the geometric shapes appear in locations on the object that correspond to locations on the model.2. The system as set forth in wherein the geometric shapes comprise closed shapes that surround a region expected to be stable color on the object.3. The system as set forth in wherein the geometric shapes comprise at least one of circles claim 2 , squares claim 2 , ovals and diamonds.4. The system as set forth in wherein the geometric shapes are sized so as to be visible by a user compared to an adjacent background on the object within a predetermined range of zoom of features of the object in a display.5. The system as set forth in claim 1 , further comprising a scoring process that maps the color test points with respect to the runtime image and provides a color score for each of the points to determine ...

WEARABLE DEVICE HAVING REGIONS OF VARYING STIFFNESSES

Examples are disclosed that relate to a wearable device having flexible regions of varying stiffnesses for accommodating both wearability and input/output device performance. One example provides a wearable device comprising a first region of flexible material having a lesser stiffness, a second region of flexible material contiguous with the first region of flexible material and having a greater stiffness, and an input and/or output device mounted to the second region of flexible material. 1. A wearable device comprisinga first region of flexible material having a lesser stiffness;a second region of flexible material contiguous with the first region of flexible material and having a greater stiffness; andan input and/or output device mounted to the second region of flexible material.2. The wearable device of claim 1 , wherein the input and/or output device comprises a haptic output device.3. The wearable device of claim 1 , wherein the input and/or output device comprises a motion restriction device.4. The wearable device of claim 1 , wherein the first region of flexible material comprises a textile claim 1 , and wherein the second region of flexible material comprises a polymer integrated with the textile.5. The wearable device of claim 4 , wherein the polymer comprises a polyurethane.6. The wearable device of claim 4 , wherein the polymer comprises a quantity gradient along at least one direction of the second region of flexible material.7. The wearable device of claim 1 , wherein the second region comprises a higher density textile material than the first region.8. The wearable device of claim 1 , wherein the wearable device comprises a glove.9. The wearable device of claim 1 , wherein the input and/or output device is mounted directly to the second region of flexible material.10. The wearable device of claim 1 , wherein one or more of the first region and the second region is more stretchable in a first direction and less stretchable in a second direction.11. A ...

METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR GENERATING A DENSE FIELD OF THREE DIMENSIONAL DATA FOR MACHINE VISION

The techniques described herein relate to methods, apparatus, and computer readable media configured to test a pose of a model in three-dimensional data. Three-dimensional data of an object is received, the three-dimensional data comprising a set of data entries. The three-dimensional data is converted to a field comprising a set of cells that each have an associated value, comprising determining, for each cell value, representative data based on one or more data entries from the set of data entries of the three-dimensional data. A pose of the model is tested with the field to determine a score for the pose. 1. A computerized method for testing a pose of a model in three-dimensional data , the method comprising:receiving three-dimensional data of an object, the three-dimensional data comprising a set of data entries;converting the three-dimensional data to a field comprising a set of cells that each have an associated value, comprising determining, for each cell value, representative data based on one or more data entries from the set of data entries of the three-dimensional data; andtesting a pose of the model with the field to determine a score for the pose.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein converting the three-dimensional data to a field comprises generating a three-dimensional array of the set of values.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein converting the three-dimensional data to a field comprises generating a densely-populated lattice claim 1 , wherein the densely-populated lattices comprises data for each cell of the lattice.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein:the set of data entries of the three-dimensional data comprises a list of points; anddetermining, for each cell value, representative data based on one or more data entries comprises determining a vector based on one or more associated points in the list of points.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein determining the vector for the one or more associated points comprises:determining, based on the list of ...

METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR TESTING MULTIPLE FIELDS FOR MACHINE VISION

The techniques described herein relate to methods, apparatus, and computer readable media configured to test a pose of a three-dimensional model. A three-dimensional model is stored, the three dimensional model comprising a set of probes. Three-dimensional data of an object is received, the three-dimensional data comprising a set of data entries. The three-dimensional data is converted into a set of fields, comprising generating a first field comprising a first set of values, where each value of the first set of values is indicative of a first characteristic of an associated one or more data entries from the set of data entries, and generating a second field comprising a second set of values, where each second value of the second set of values is indicative of a second characteristic of an associated one or more data entries from the set of data entries, wherein the second characteristic is different than the first characteristic. A pose of the three-dimensional model is tested with the set of fields, comprising testing the set of probes to the set of fields, to determine a score for the pose. 1. A computerized method for testing a pose of a three-dimensional model , the method comprising:storing a three-dimensional model, the three dimensional model comprising a set of probes;receiving three-dimensional data of an object, the three-dimensional data comprising a set of data entries; generating a first field comprising a first set of values, where each value of the first set of values is indicative of a first characteristic of an associated one or more data entries from the set of data entries; and', 'generating a second field comprising a second set of values, where each second value of the second set of values is indicative of a second characteristic of an associated one or more data entries from the set of data entries, wherein the second characteristic is different than the first characteristic; and, 'converting the three-dimensional data into a set of fields, ...

METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR PROCESSING IMAGE DATA FOR MACHINE VISION

The techniques described herein relate to methods, apparatus, and computer readable media configured to test a pose of a model to image data. Image data of an object is received, the image data comprising a set of data entries. A set of regions of the image data are determined, wherein each region in the set of regions comprises an associated set of neighboring data entries in the set of data entries. Processed image data is generated, wherein the processed image data comprises a set of cells that each have an associated value, and generating the processed image data comprises, for each region in the set of regions, determining a maximum possible score of each data entry in the associated set of neighboring data entries from the image data, setting one or more values of the set of values based on the determined maximum possible score, and testing the pose of the model using the processed image data. 1. A computerized method for testing a pose of a model to image data , the method comprising:receiving image data of an object, the image data comprising a set of data entries;determining a set of regions of the image data, wherein each region in the set of regions comprises an associated set of neighboring data entries in the set of data entries; the processed image data comprises a set of cells that each have an associated value; and', determining a maximum possible score of each data entry in the associated set of neighboring data entries from the image data;', 'setting one or more values of the set of values based on the determined maximum possible score; and, 'generating the processed image data comprises, for each region in the set of regions], 'generating processed image data, whereintesting the pose of the model using the processed image data.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein:receiving image data comprises receiving 2D image data, wherein each data entry comprises a 2D vector; anddetermining the maximum possible score for each processed image data value of the ...

System and method for efficiently scoring probes in an image with a vision system

A system and method for scoring trained probes for use in analyzing one or more candidate poses of a runtime image is provided. A set of probes with location and gradient direction based on a trained model are applied to one or more candidate poses based upon a runtime image. The applied probes each respectively include a discrete set of position offsets with respect to the gradient direction thereof. A match score is computed for each of the probes, which includes estimating a best match position for each of the probes respectively relative to one of the offsets thereof, and generating a set of individual probe scores for each of the probes, respectively at the estimated best match position.

Oxidation catalyst preparation

A method for producing a catalyst by contacting a starting mixed metal oxide catalyst with an aqueous solution comprising oxalic acid and a metal oxide precursor to form a post-treated mixed metal oxide catalyst.

BACK-SPRAY SYSTEM AND INJECTION PISTON

A back spray system comprising an injection piston having a plunger tip () and a shot rod () with a shot rod hole () drilled through the length of the rod connecting a lubricating supply to a collar () located right directly behind the plunger tip (). The collar () has a predetermined number of collar holes () positioned circumferentially about the collar () sized and positioned to dispense a precise and uniform amount of lubricant to the space between the plunger tip () and the shot sleeve (). Under the collar () is a channel with two drilled holes () connected to the shot rod hole (). 1. A back spray system for lubricating a shot sleeve of a die casting machine , comprising:a shot sleeve;an injection piston having a plunger tip and a shot rod connected to said plunger tip;a groove surrounding said shot rod; anda collar surrounding said groove;said shot rod having a shot rod hole through the length of said shot rod;said groove having at least one groove hole connected to said shot rod hole;said collar having a predetermined number of collar holes in communication with said groove and positioned circumferentially about said collar, andlubricant, having been supplied to said shot rod hole, flowing through said at least one groove hole into said groove, and then being released from said groove through said collar holes to a space between said plunger tip and said shot sleeve.2. The back spray system according to wherein said collar has eight collar holes.3. The back spray system according to wherein said at least one groove hole comprises at least two groove holes.4. The back spray system according to wherein said collar is located behind said plunger tip.5. The back spray system according to wherein said lubricant is lubricating oil and is atomized with air.6. An injection piston used in combination with a shot sleeve claim 1 , comprising:a plunger tip;a shot rod connected to said plunger tip;a groove surrounding said shot rod; anda collar surrounding said groove; ...

ION MOBILITY SPECTROMETER WITH CENTER ROD

Apparatuses and methods are described for determining properties of ions travelling through a gas under the influence of an electric field. The apparatuses and methods can be understood to provide measurements of the electrical mobility of ions as useful for determining the electrical mobility constant Ko of electrosprayed substances, such as proteins. The apparatuses and methods relate to the scientific discipline of ion mobility spectrometry. Modules connected to ion mobility spectrometers provide stress to substances for the purpose of investigating, for example, the thermal stability of proteins. One form of the technology includes a tubular spectrometer body having an electrically conductive inner wall; a rod positioned along the longitudinal center of the body and electrodes positioned on, but electrically isolated from, the inner wall, where the ratio of the radius of the tubular spectrometer body to the ratio of the radius of the rod is at least 20. 1. An apparatus , comprising:a tubular spectrometer body having an electrically conductive inner wall;a rod positioned along the longitudinal center of said tubular spectrometer body; andone or more ring electrodes positioned on, but electrically isolated from, said inner wall.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising means for applying a voltage between said rod and said inner wall.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein said voltage is a ramped voltage.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising means for flowing gas through said spectrometer body.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising means for generating and introducing gas-phase ions in a flow of gas into said spectrometer body.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising means for measuring an output voltage from at least one of said electrodes claim 1 , wherein said output voltage is proportional to ion current.7. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said electrodes are operatively positioned within said tube to detect specific ions.8 ...

ION MOBILITY DEVICES AND METHODS

Methods of ion mobility spectrometry are provided in which a sample material is modified by exposing the sample material to physical stress to produce a modified material, ions are generated from the modified material to produce generated ions, the generated ions are separated to produce separated ions and the separated ions are detected. The modified material is delivered to an electrospray generator and are separated and detected. Embodiments of the invention modify the ions after they are generated. After detection, the data is processed mathematically to produce processed data that is recognized by experts in the field of ion mobility spectrometry. Apparatuses are provided to carry out the methods. 1. A method , comprising:providing a sample material;modifying said sample material by exposing said sample material to physical stress to produce a modified material;generating ions from said modified material to produce generated ions;separating said generated ions to produce separated ions; anddetecting said separated ions.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of exposing said sample material to physical stress comprises exposing said sample material to at least one of heat claim 1 , cold claim 1 , light or a chemical reagent.34-. (canceled)5. The method of claim 1 , wherein said sample material is constantly exposed to said physical stress by a steadily-changing process.6. (canceled)7. The method of claim 1 , wherein said sample material is in the liquid phase claim 1 , wherein the step of modifying said sample material includes pumping said sample through a capillary claim 1 , wherein the step of pumping said sample material through a capillary comprises:providing a chamber;locating said sample material in said chamber, wherein an end of said capillary is located in said sample material; andproviding pressure and heat to said chamber, wherein said sample material is heated to produce said modified material and wherein said pressure forces a portion of said ...

MAPPING TEMPERATURES ACROSS A SURFACE

Examples are disclosed that relate to mapping a plurality of temperatures across an area. One example provides a temperature sensing device including a flexible support and a temperature sensing structure having a plurality of individually readable temperature sensing junctions. The temperature sensing structure includes a line of a first conductive material extending across an area of the support, and a plurality of lines of a second conductive material each intersecting the line of the first junction material at a corresponding sensing junction. 1. A computing device , comprising:a flexible exterior surface material;a sensing structure integrated with the flexible exterior surface material, the sensing structure comprising a plurality of individually readable sensing junctions, the sensing structure comprising a line of a first conductive material extending across an area of the flexible exterior surface material, and a plurality of lines of a second conductive material each intersecting the line of the first conductive material at a corresponding sensing junction;a processor; and monitor the sensing structure to detect an input at one or more of the individually readable sensing junctions, and', 'perform an action on the computing device in response to detecting the input., 'a memory storing instructions executable by the processor to,'}2. The computing device of claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of sensing structures integrated with the flexible exterior surface material.3. The computing device of claim 1 , wherein the flexible exterior surface material comprises a woven textile.4. The computing device of claim 3 , wherein one or more of the line of the first conductive material and the plurality of lines of the second conductive material comprises a conductive fiber woven into the woven textile.5. The computing device of claim 1 , wherein the flexible exterior surface material comprises a non-woven textile.6. The computing device of claim 1 , wherein one ...

Coding Distance Topologies for Structured Light Patterns for 3D Reconstruction

Methods, systems, and devices for 3D measurement and/or pattern generation are provided in accordance with various embodiments. Some embodiments include a method of pattern projection that may include projecting one or more patterns. Each pattern from the one or more patterns may include an arrangement of three or more symbols that are arranged such that for each symbol in the arrangement, a degree of similarity between said symbol and a most proximal of the remaining symbols in the arrangement is less than a degree of similarity between said symbol and a most distal of the remaining symbols in the arrangement. Some embodiments further include: illuminating an object using the one or more projected patterns; collecting one or more images of the illuminated object; and/or computing one or more 3D locations of the illuminated object based on the one or more projected patterns and the one or more collected images. 1. A system for 3D measurement comprising:a pattern projector that emits one or more patterns, wherein each pattern from the one or more patterns includes an arrangement of three or more symbols that are arranged such that for each symbol in the arrangement, a degree of similarity between said symbol and a most proximal of the remaining symbols in the arrangement is less than a degree of similarity between said symbol and a most distal of the remaining symbols in the arrangement;an imager; and illuminating the object using the one or more patterns projected from the pattern projector;', 'collecting one or more images of the illuminated object using the imager; and', 'computing the one or more 3D locations on the object based on the one or more projected patterns and the one or more collected images., 'a processor that estimates one or more 3D locations on an object based on at least2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the three of more symbols include three or more spatial codewords.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the three or more symbols are arranged such ...

ELECTROMAGNETICALLY ACTUATING A HAPTIC FEEDBACK SYSTEM

Examples are disclosed that relate to haptic actuators. One disclosed example provides a haptic actuator including an inductive coil, a layer of a compressible material positioned adjacent to the inductive coil and transverse to an axis of the inductive coil, and a magnet positioned on the layer of compressible material such that the magnet is movable relative to the inductive coil via compression of the layer of the compressible material upon application of a control signal to the inductive coil. Another example provides an article including a textile formed at least partially from a yarn including a core and a conductor wound around the core to form an inductive coil, and a magnetic object integrated with the textile at a position transverse to a direction of a magnetic field formed by the inductive coil. 1. A haptic actuator , comprising:an inductive coil;a layer of a compressible material positioned adjacent to the inductive coil and transverse to an axis of the inductive coil; anda magnet positioned on a surface of the layer of compressible material such that the magnet is movable relative to the inductive coil via compression of the layer of the compressible material upon application of a control signal to the inductive coil.2. The haptic actuator of claim 1 , wherein the layer of the compressible material is a first layer claim 1 , and further comprising a second layer of a second compressible material disposed on the magnet on an opposite side of the magnet as the first layer.3. The haptic actuator of claim 2 , wherein the first compressible material comprises a different material than the second compressible material.4. The haptic actuator of claim 1 , wherein the compressible material comprises one or more of a foam and/or an elastomeric material.5. The haptic actuator of claim 1 , wherein the compressible material comprises a textile.6. The haptic actuator of claim 1 , wherein the inductive coil comprises a magnetic core.7. The haptic actuator of claim 1 ...

OMNIDIRECTIONAL FLYING VISUAL APPARATUS

An omnidirectional flying apparatus for displaying video content and static signage to grab attention, interact with people, and convey messages. A flight system including an unmanned aerial vehicle having a plurality of individually rotatable propellers configured to provide thrust and enable the apparatus to fly is mounted on a structural assembly. The structural assembly is configured to hold an array of signage providing a 360 degree visual display. The apparatus provides lightweight screens utilizing at least one projector to display the video content. At least one input/output device is configured to enable a user to program a flight path of the unmanned aerial vehicle and select video content to be displayed. 1. An omnidirectional flying visual apparatus comprising:a flight system including an unmanned aerial vehicle having a plurality of individually rotatable propellers configured to provide thrust and enable the apparatus to fly, wherein each propeller of the plurality of individually rotatable propellers includes a motor configured to power each propeller;an array of signage; anda structural assembly configured to secure and mount the flight system and the array of signage.2. The omnidirectional flying visual apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the array of signage includes at least one screen for displaying video content.3. The omnidirectional flying visual apparatus of claim 2 , further comprising at least one projector configured to apply rear projection to the at least one screen to display video content.4. The omnidirectional flying visual apparatus of claim 3 , further comprising at least one projector mount configured to affix the at least one projector to the structural assembly.5. The omnidirectional flying visual apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the array of signage includes at least one static signage.6. The omnidirectional flying visual apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the structural assembly comprises a plurality of support members and the at least ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING CLUTTER IN AN ACQUIRED IMAGE

This invention provides a system and method for determining the level of clutter in an image in a manner that is rapid, and that allows a scoring process to quickly determine whether an image is above or below an acceptable level of clutter—for example to determine if the underlying imaged runtime object surface is defective without need to perform a more in-depth analysis of the features of the image. The system and method employs clutter test points that are associated with regions on the image that should contain a low gradient magnitude, indicative of emptiness. This enables the runtime image to be analyzed quickly by mapping trained clutter test points at locations in the coordinate space in which lack of emptiness indicates clutter, and if detected, can rapidly indicate differences and/or defects that allow for the subject of the image to be accepted or rejected without further image analysis. 1. A method for determining clutter in an imaged scene with a vision system comprising the steps of:providing a runtime image of a scene;providing a trained pattern with a set of clutter test points that represent a level of emptiness in the trained pattern;establishing a runtime pose with a coordinate space for the image with respect to the trained pattern;mapping the clutter test points on the coordinate space for the image;determining a level of emptiness respectively at the mapped clutter test points; andbased upon the level of emptiness, determining a level of clutter in at least a portion of the image.2. The method as set forth in wherein the step of determining the level of emptiness comprises generating respective clutter score values for the mapped clutter test points.3. The method as set forth in further comprising summing the clutter score values and generating an overall clutter score value for at least the portion of the image.4. The method as set forth in wherein the step of determining the level of emptiness comprises determining a gradient magnitude ...

Abuse Deterrent Solid Dosage Form for Immediate Release with Functional Score

The present disclosure provides an immediate release, abuse deterrent pharmaceutical solid dosage form comprising at least one functional score. In particular, the immediate release, abuse deterrent solid dosage form comprises at least one low molecular weight hydrophilic polymer, at least one high molecular weight hydrophilic polymer, and an effervescent system.

THERAPEUTIC DEVICE FOR TREATMENT OF CONDITIONS RELATING TO THE SINUSES, NASAL CAVITIES, EAR, NOSE AND THROAT

A therapeutic device for treating one or more conditions associated with a user's nasal cavities, sinuses, and/or ear canals. The therapeutic device includes a vibration generator that includes an acoustic device configured to provide a sound. The therapeutic device further includes a seal that may be applied to a nasal interface of the user, the nasal interface being located around the nose and/or mouth of the user. The therapeutic device further includes a housing that the user may hold and that is connected to the vibration generator and the seal. The sound may be applied to the nasal interface of the user when the seal is applied to the nasal interface of the user. 1. A therapeutic device for treating one or more conditions associated with a user's nasal cavities , sinuses , and/or ear canals , the therapeutic device comprising:a vibration generator that includes an acoustic device configured to provide a sound;a seal that may be applied to a nasal interface of the user, the nasal interface being located around the nose and/or mouth of the user; anda housing which the user may hold and which is connected to the vibration generator and the seal;whereby, the vibration generator may provide the sound to the nasal interface of the user when the seal is applied to the nasal interface of the user.2. The therapeutic device of further including:an air-tight chamber formed within the housing when the seal is applied to the nasal interface of the user; anda gas module connected to the housing and configured to provide a positive pressure in the chamber.3. The therapeutic device of where the positive pressure is generated bye an exhaled breath of the user.4. The therapeutic device of further including a poppet valve that limits the positive pressure.5. The therapeutic device of further including a check valve that prevents a vacuum from being created in the air-tight chamber.6. The therapeutic device of further including a user interface operable by the user to control one ...

PREPARATION OF PROPANE OXIDATION CATALYSTS

A process for preparing a propane oxidation catalyst, the process comprising pre-calcining a catalyst precursor in a precalcining zone in an oxygen-containing gas, then feeding an oxygen-free gas to a purging zone until the gas exiting the zone is substantially free of oxygen, and calcining the pre-calcined precursor to obtain the catalyst. 1. A process for preparing a propane oxidation catalyst , the process comprising: (a) preparing a catalyst precursor; (b) pre-calcining the catalyst precursor in a precalcining zone in an oxygen-containing gas at a temperature of less than 330° C. to form a pre-calcined precursor; then (c) feeding an oxygen-free gas to the pre-calcined precursor in a purging zone until the gas exiting the purging zone is substantially free of oxygen , wherein the temperature of the purging zone is less than 330° C. , and (d) calcining the pre-calcined precursor to obtain the catalyst.2. The process of wherein the catalyst comprises less than 4% of MOphase.3. The process of wherein the catalyst comprises less than 2% of MOphase.4. The process of wherein the oxygen-free gas comprises primarily nitrogen.5. The process of wherein the temperature of at least one of the precalcining zone or the purging zone is less than 310° C.6. The process of . wherein the temperature of at least one of the precalcining zone or the purging zone is less than 290° C.7. The process of wherein the temperature of at least one of the precalcining zone or the purging zone is less than 280° C.8. The process of wherein step (b) is continued until the weight of the precursor stabilizes to obtain a pre-calcined precursor.9. The process of wherein the catalyst is represented by the formula AVNXZOwherein A is at least one element selected from the group consisting of Mo and W claim 1 , N is at least one element selected from the group consisting of Te and Sb claim 1 , X is at least one element selected from the group consisting of Nb claim 1 , Ta claim 1 , Ti claim 1 , Al claim 1 ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EFFICIENTLY SCORING PROBES IN AN IMAGE WITH A VISION SYSTEM

A system and method for scoring trained probes for use in analyzing one or more candidate poses of a runtime image is provided. A set of probes with location and gradient direction based on a trained model are applied to one or more candidate poses based upon a runtime image. The applied probes each respectively include a discrete set of position offsets with respect to the gradient direction thereof. A match score is computed for each of the probes, which includes estimating a best match position for each of the probes respectively relative to one of the offsets thereof, and generating a set of individual probe scores for each of the probes, respectively at the estimated best match position. 1. A method for scoring trained probes for use in analyzing one or more candidate poses of a runtime image with a vision system processor comprising the steps of:providing a set of probes with location and gradient direction based on a trained model;providing one or more candidate poses based upon a runtime image and applying the probes to at least one of the candidate poses, the applied probes each respectively including a discrete set of position offsets with respect to the gradient direction thereof; andcomputing a match score for each of the probes, including estimating a best match position for each of the probes respectively relative to one of the offsets thereof, and generating a set of individual probe scores for each of the probes, respectively at the estimated best match position.2. The method as set forth in wherein the set of probes are generated in a training step with a position and a direction that represents the trained model.3. The method as set forth in claim 1 , further comprising computing a total score that is a weighted sum or product of the individual probe scores claim 1 , the computing of the total score operating either (a) concurrently as the probe scores are generated or (b) subsequent to generating of some or all of the probe scores.4. The method as ...

Ammonium Bisulfate Catalyzed Dehydration of Beta-Hydroxy Acids

Hydroxycarboxylic acids, e.g., 3-hydroxypropionic acid, and/or their ammonium salts are dehydrated to their corresponding unsaturated carboxylic acids, e.g., acrylic acid, by a process that uses a catalyst comprising ammonium bisulfate. The use of ammonium bisulfate reduces or eliminates the problems associated with processes that use sulfuric acid as a dehydrating catalyst, e.g, excess sulfuric acid consumption and/or recovery. 1. A process comprising the steps of:(A) Contacting in a reaction zone and under dehydration reaction conditions a beta-hydroxy carboxylic acid and/or its ammonium salt with a catalytic amount of a catalyst comprising ammonium bisulfate (ABS) to form a dehydrated carboxylic acid, water and ammonium sulfate (AS),(B) Removing a vapor stream comprising the dehydrated carboxylic acid and water from the reaction zone,(C) Removing a liquid stream comprising AS from the reaction zone,(D) Forwarding the vapor stream to a purification zone in which the dehydrated carboxylic acid is separated from water,(E) Forwarding the liquid stream comprising AS to a thermal conversion zone in which the AS is converted to ABS and ammonia,(F) Optionally, recycling the ABS from step (E) to step (A),(G) Optionally, recovering ammonia from the thermal conversion zone, and(H) Optionally, removing a purge stream comprising ABS and/or AS prior to or at or near the beginning of the thermal conversion zone.2. The process of wherein steps A-C are operated in a continuous manner.3. The process of in which the beta-hydroxy carboxylic acid and/or its ammonium salt are 3-hydroxypropionic acid and/or its ammonium salt.4. The process of in which the dehydration reaction conditions include a temperature of 100° C. to 250° C. and a pressure of 26.6 kiloPascals (KPa) to 101.3 KPa.5. The process of comprising the additional step (F) of recycling the ABS from step (E) to step (A).6. The process of comprising the additional step (G) of recovering ammonia from the thermal conversion ...

Releasable Binding System

A mechanism for attaching, for example, a boot to a ski, that uses a sphere in cylinder geometry to enable release in a wide array of incremental directions and rotations. 1. A mechanism for releasably attaching an insert to an object , the mechanism comprising:a mount affixed to the object; and the mount and insert have a sphere within a cylinder geometric relationship with each other such that a radial edge on the insert can nest within a radial edge of the mount;', 'the insert can release from the mount in all incremental rotations and translations within a releasability hemisphere; and', 'the amount of torque or force required to release the insert from the mount is operably controlled by the user via the tension-control mechanism., 'an insert that tensionably and releasably secures to the mount via a tension-control mechanism, wherein2. The mechanism of wherein the insert comprises first and second tension controlled pins and the mount comprises first and second passive sockets claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , when the insert is secured to the mount during normal operation claim 1 , each passive socket receives and mates with one of the tension controlled pins.3. The mechanism of wherein claim 2 , when the pin is mated with the passive socket claim 2 , the mount and insert cannot move relative to each other unless a release event results in sufficient torque or force being applied to pin to achieve release of the insert from the mount.4. The mechanism of wherein the portion of the pin that extends into the socket has a concave curvature.5. The mechanism of wherein the socket is shaped such that displacement of the pin within the socket does not increase the holding force of the pin within the socket.6. The mechanism of wherein the socket is a vortex socket.7. The mechanism of wherein the first and second pins are operably connected such that the pins release simultaneously in response to a release event.8. The mechanism of wherein mechanical contact exists between ...

ION MOBILITY SPECTROMETER WITH CENTER ROD

Apparatuses and methods are described for determining properties of ions travelling through a gas under the influence of an electric field. The apparatuses and methods can be understood to provide measurements of the electrical mobility of ions as useful for determining the electrical mobility constant Ko of electrosprayed substances, such as proteins. The apparatuses and methods relate to the scientific discipline of ion mobility spectrometry. Modules connected to ion mobility spectrometers provide stress to substances for the purpose of investigating, for example, the thermal stability of proteins. One form of the technology includes a tubular spectrometer body having an electrically conductive inner wall; a rod positioned along the longitudinal center of the body and electrodes positioned on, but electrically isolated from, the inner wall, where the ratio of the radius of the tubular spectrometer body to the ratio of the radius of the rod is at least 20. 1. An apparatus , comprising:a tubular spectrometer body having an electrically conductive inner wall;a rod positioned along the longitudinal center of said tubular spectrometer body; andone or more ring electrodes positioned on, but electrically isolated from, said inner wall, wherein the ratio of the radius of said tubular spectrometer body to the radius of said rod is at least 20.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the ratio of the radius of said tube to the ratio of the radius of said rod is within a range from 20 to 10 claim 1 ,000.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising means for applying a voltage between said rod and said inner wall.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein said voltage is a ramped voltage.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising means for flowing gas through said spectrometer body.68-. (canceled)9. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising means for generating and introducing gas-phase ions in a flow of gas into said spectrometer body.1012-. (canceled)13. The apparatus ...

ELECTRONIC FUNCTIONALITY IN TEXTILES

Examples are disclosed herein that relate to electronically functional textile articles. One example provides a knitted textile article comprising a first conductive thread and a second conductive thread knit into the article in such a manner as to form a conductive junction separated by a gap. The knitted textile article further comprises a knitted surface texture feature formed at a location that defines an opening over the gap, and an electronic component connecting the gap to form a circuit with the first conductive thread and the second conductive thread. 1. A knitted textile article , comprising:a first conductive thread and a second conductive thread knit into the article in such a manner as to form a conductive junction separated by a gap;a knitted surface texture feature formed at a location that defines an opening over the gap; andan electronic component connecting the gap to form a circuit with the first conductive thread and the second conductive thread.2. The knitted textile article of claim 1 , wherein the knitted surface texture feature comprises a pointelle.3. The knitted textile article of claim 1 , further comprising an insulating feature knit into the textile article at a location at which the first conductive thread and the second conductive thread cross.4. The knitted textile article of claim 1 , wherein the electronic component comprises a light-emitting diode.5. The knitted textile article of claim 1 , wherein the electronic component comprises one or more of a photodiode claim 1 , phototransistor claim 1 , ionizing radiation sensor claim 1 , audio sensor claim 1 , thermal sensor claim 1 , gas sensor claim 1 , light sensor claim 1 , acoustic sensor claim 1 , galvanic skin response sensor claim 1 , speaker claim 1 , and haptic device.6. The knitted textile article of claim 1 , wherein the first conductive thread and the second conductive thread comprise uncoated metallic conductive threads.7. The knitted textile article of claim 1 , further ...

HOMOGRAPHY RECTIFICATION

The present disclosure provides a multi-stage image mapping mechanism for mapping a distorted image to a rectified image. For example, the multi-stage image mapping mechanism can remove homography from a distorted image to reconstruct a rectified image in two-stages: (1) a first stage in which distortion is partially removed from a distorted image to generate an intermediate image, and (2) a second stage in which residual distortion is removed from the intermediate image to recover the rectified image. 120-. (canceled)21. A machine vision system comprising: receive a distorted image and a homography matrix associated with the distorted image;', the first transform relates the distorted image to an intermediate image,', 'the second transform relates a transposed intermediate image to a transposed rectified image,', 'the distorted image, the intermediate image, the transposed intermediate image, and the transposed rectified image comprise at least a first dimension and a second dimension,', 'the first transform is constrained to map pixels along the first dimension of the intermediate image to locations along the first dimension of the distorted image, and', 'the locations along the first dimension of the distorted image are separated by a same distance from adjacent locations along the first dimension of the distorted image;, 'determine, using a homography decomposition module, a first transform and a second transform that collectively represent the homography matrix, wherein, 'generate, using a homography removal module, the intermediate image by removing the first transform from the distorted image;', 'transpose, using the homography removal module, the intermediate image prior to removing the second transform from the intermediate image to generate the transposed intermediate image; and', 'generate, using the homography removal module, the transposed rectified image by removing the second transform from the transposed intermediate image., 'a processor configured ...

PREPARATION OF PROPANE OXIDATION CATALYSTS

A process for preparing a propane oxidation catalyst, the process comprising pre-calcining the catalyst precursor in an oxygen-containing gas at a temperature of less than 330° C. until the weight of the precursor stabilizes to obtain a pre-calcined precursor; then calcining the pre-calcined precursor to obtain the catalyst. 1. A process for preparing a propane oxidation catalyst , the process comprising: (a) preparing a catalyst precursor; (b) pre-calcining the catalyst precursor in an oxygen-containing gas at a temperature of less than 330° C. until the weight of the precursor stabilizes to obtain a pre-calcined precursor; then (c) calcining the pre-calcined precursor to obtain the catalyst.2. The process of wherein step (b) is maintained for at least 4 hours.3. The process of wherein step (c) is maintained for at least 6 hours.4. The process of wherein step (c) is maintained for at least 8 hours.5. The process of claim 1 , wherein the amount of phase M2 in the catalyst is less than 12%.6. The process of claim 1 , wherein the amount of phase M2 in the catalyst is less than 10%.7. The process of claim 1 , wherein the amount of phase M2 in the catalyst is less than 8%.8. The process of claim 1 , wherein the amount of phase M2 in the catalyst is less than 7%.9. The process of claim 1 , wherein the temperature of step (b) is less than 310° C.10. The process of claim 1 , wherein the catalyst is represented by the formula AaVbNcXdZeOf wherein A is at least one element selected from the group consisting of Mo and W claim 1 , N is at least one element selected from the group consisting of Te and Sb claim 1 , X is at least one element selected from the group consisting of Nb claim 1 , Ta claim 1 , Ti claim 1 , Al claim 1 , Zr claim 1 , Cr claim 1 , Mn claim 1 , Fe claim 1 , Ru claim 1 , Co claim 1 , Rh claim 1 , Ni claim 1 , Pt claim 1 , Sb claim 1 , Bi claim 1 , B claim 1 , In claim 1 , As claim 1 , Ge claim 1 , Sn claim 1 , Hf claim 1 , Pb claim 1 , P claim 1 , Pm claim ...

THERAPEUTIC DEVICE FOR TREATMENT OF CONDITIONS RELATING TO THE SINUSES, NASAL CAVITIES, EAR, NOSE AND THROAT

A therapeutic device for treating conditions of a user's nasal cavities, sinuses, and/or ear canals includes a housing which the user may hold to apply the therapeutic device to the user, the housing including an inlet that allows air to enter the therapeutic device. An acoustic vibrator located within the housing provides an acoustic vibration to the user, and a power supply located within the housing provides power to the acoustic vibrator. A mask is connected to the housing and includes a nasal interface that is appliable around the nose of the user. A valve of the mask opens to allow the user to breathe through the inlet and closes to prevent the user from exhaling through the inlet. The mask further includes a diaphragm and a nasal cavity in which a user's nostrils are located when the nasal interface is applied to the user. 1. A therapeutic device for treating one or more conditions associated with a user's nasal cavities , sinuses , and/or ear canals , the therapeutic device comprising:a housing which the user may hold to apply the therapeutic device to the user, the housing including an inlet that allows air to enter the therapeutic device;an acoustic vibrator that is operable to provide an acoustic vibration to the user, the acoustic vibrator located within the housing;a power supply that provides power to the acoustic vibrator, the power supply located within the housing; a nasal interface appliable around the nose of the user; and', 'a valve that is aligned with the inlet, the valve opening to allow the the user to breathe through the inlet and closing to prevent the user from exhaling through the inlet;', 'a diaphragm opposite the nasal interface, the diaphragm being a closed end of the mask; and', "a nasal chamber extending from the nasal interface, the user's nostrils being located in the nasal chamber when the nasal interface is applied around the nose of the user;"], 'a mask that is connected to the housing, the mask including'}whereby, the acoustic ...

METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR IDENTIFYING SURFACE FEATURES IN THREE-DIMENSIONAL IMAGES

The techniques described herein relate to methods, apparatus, and computer readable media configured to identify a surface feature of a portion of a three-dimensional (3D) point cloud. Data indicative of a path along a 3D point cloud is received, wherein the 3D point cloud comprises a plurality of 3D data points. A plurality of lists of 3D data points are generated, wherein: each list of 3D data points extends across the 3D point cloud at a location that intersects the received path; and each list of 3D data points intersects the received path at different locations. A characteristic associated with a surface feature is identified in at least some of the plurality of lists of 3D data points. The identified characteristics are grouped based on one or more properties of the identified characteristics. The surface feature is identified based on the grouped characteristics. 1. A computerized method for identifying a surface feature of a portion of a three-dimensional (3D) point cloud , the method comprising:receiving data indicative of a path along a 3D point cloud, wherein the 3D point cloud comprises a plurality of 3D data points; each list of 3D data points extends across the 3D point cloud at a location that intersects the received path; and', 'each list of 3D data points intersects the received path at different locations;, 'generating a plurality of lists of 3D data points, whereinidentifying, in at least some of the plurality of lists of 3D data points, a characteristic associated with a surface feature;grouping the identified characteristics based on one or more properties of the identified characteristics; andidentifying, based on the grouped characteristics, the surface feature of the portion of the 3D point cloud.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein generating the plurality of lists of 3D data points comprises claim 1 , for each list of 3D data points claim 1 , determining the set of 3D data points based on a plane disposed at the location to generate the list ...

Therapeutic device for treatment of conditions relating to the sinuses, nasal cavities, ear, nose and throat

A rechargeable therapeutic system for treating conditions of a user's nasal cavities, sinuses or ear canals includes a therapeutic device having a housing that includes an inlet that allows air to enter the therapeutic device. An acoustic vibrator located within the housing provides an acoustic vibration to the user, and a power supply located within the housing provides power to the acoustic vibrator. A mask is connected to the housing and configured to be applied around the nose of the user. A valve of the mask is configured to allow the user to breathe through the inlet. The mask further includes a diaphragm and a nasal cavity in which the user's nose is located when the mask is applied around the nose of the user. A recharging station is configured to provide a charging current to the power supply.

Textile covering for electronic device

Examples are disclosed that relate to textile coverings for electronic devices and methods for manufacturing textile coverings for electronic devices. In one example, a textile covering for an electronic device comprises one or more structural fibers woven into a seamless tube, the seamless tube configured to encircle at least a portion of the electronic device. The textile covering also comprises one or more heat-shrink fibers and/or one or more adhesive fibers woven into the seamless tube. The heat-shrink fibers shrink when the seamless tube is heated above a threshold temperature, thereby constricting the seamless tube around the electronic device. The one or more adhesive fibers adhere the textile covering to the electronic device.

HOMOGRAPHY RECTIFICATION

The present disclosure provides a multi-stage image mapping mechanism for mapping a distorted image to a rectified image. For example, the multi-stage image mapping mechanism can remove homography from a distorted image to reconstruct a rectified image in two-stages: (1) a first stage in which distortion is partially removed from a distorted image to generate an intermediate image, and (2) a second stage in which residual distortion is removed from the intermediate image to recover the rectified image. 1. A machine vision system comprising: receive a distorted image and a homography matrix associated with the distorted image;', wherein the first transform relates the distorted image to an intermediate image, and the second transform relates the intermediate image to a rectified image,', 'wherein the first transform is constrained to map pixels along a first dimension of the intermediate image to locations along a first dimension of the distorted image, and wherein the locations along the first dimension of the distorted image are separated by a same distance from adjacent locations along the first dimension of the distorted image;, 'determine, using a homography decomposition module, a first transform and a second transform that collectively represent the homography matrix,'}, 'generate, using a homography removal module, the intermediate image by removing the first transform from the distorted image; and', 'generate, using the homography removal module, the rectified image by removing the second transform from the intermediate image., 'a processor configured to run a computer program stored in memory that is configured to cause the processor to2. The machine vision system of claim 1 , wherein the second transform is constrained to map pixels along a first dimension of the rectified image to locations along the first dimension of the intermediate image claim 1 , and wherein the locations along the first dimension of the intermediate image are separated by a same ...

EFFICIENT IMAGE TRANSFORMATION

The present disclosure provides a multi-stage image mapping mechanism for mapping a distorted image to a rectified image. For example, the multi-stage image mapping mechanism can remove homography from a distorted image to reconstruct a rectified image in two-stages: (1) a first stage in which distortion is partially removed from a distorted image to generate an intermediate image, and (2) a second stage in which residual distortion is removed from the intermediate image to recover the rectified image. 1. A machine vision system comprising: receive a first image and a first transform associated with the first image, wherein the first transform relates the first image to a second image, and is constrained to map a plurality of pixels along a dimension of the second image to a plurality of locations along a dimension of the first image;', 'determine, for a first pixel of the plurality of pixels, a coordinate of a corresponding first location in the first image;', 'select one of a plurality of kernels based on a sub-pixel phase associated with the coordinate of the first location, wherein the sub-pixel phase is indicative of a sub-pixel offset of the first location from a pixel grid of the first image; and', 'generate the second image from the first image by, in part, applying the selected kernel on at least one pixel around the first location in the first image to determine an image value for the first pixel in the second image., 'a processor configured to run a computer program stored in memory that is configured to cause the processor to2. The machine vision system of claim 1 , wherein the processor is configured to determine the coordinate of the first location by operating the first transform on a coordinate of the first pixel.3. The machine vision system of claim 1 , wherein the processor is configured to determine claim 1 , for a second pixel of the plurality of pixels claim 1 , a coordinate of a corresponding second location in the first image by adding a ...

Methods of Producing Wrought Products with Internal Passages

Various methods are disclosed for additively manufacturing a feedstock material to create an AM preform, wherein the AM preform is configured with a body having an internal passage defined therein, wherein the internal passage further includes at least one of a void and a channel; inserting a filler material into the internal passage of the AM preform; closing the AM preform with an enclosure component such that the filler material is retained within the internal passage of the AM preform; and deforming the AM preform to a sufficient amount to create a product having an internal passage therein, wherein the product is configured with wrought properties for that material via the deforming step. 1. A method comprising:additively manufacturing a feedstock material to create an AM preform, wherein the AM preform is configured with a body having an internal passage defined therein, wherein the internal passage further includes at least one of a void and a channel;inserting a filler material into the internal passage of the AM preform;closing the AM preform with an enclosure component such that the filler material is retained within the internal passage of the AM preform; anddeforming, the AM preform to a sufficient amount to create a product having an internal passage therein, wherein the product is configured with wrought properties for that material via the deforming step.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the closing step further comprises sealing the filler material within the AM preform via an enclosure component.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the closing step further comprises welding the opening shut to enclose the filler material within the AM preform.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the closing step further comprises pressing a plug into an opening in the body to retain the filler material within the internal passage.5. The method of claim 1 , therein the closing step further comprises enclosing the filler material in the internal passage via successive ...

COMBUSTOR ASSEMBLY FOR A GAS TURBINE ENGINE HAVING A BRAZE LAYER HAVING A CENTERLINE EUTECTIC FREE REGION

A fuel injector for a combustor assembly for a gas turbine engine is disclosed. The fuel injector includes a first component, a second component, and a braze layer. The first component has a sidewall. The second component also has a sidewall. The braze layer is formed between the sidewall of the first component and the sidewall of the second component. The braze layer is being formed from a Nickel (Ni) alloy brazing material containing non-metallic constituents. The braze layer also has a eutectic-free region with substantially all of the non-metallic constituents diffused away from a centerline area between the first component and the second component. 1. A fuel injector for a combustor assembly for a gas turbine engine , the fuel injector comprising:a first component having a sidewall;a second component having a sidewall; anda braze layer formed between the sidewall of the first component and the sidewall of the second component, the braze layer being formed from a Nickel (Ni) alloy brazing material containing non-metallic constituents, andthe braze layer having a eutectic-free region with substantially all of the non-metallic constituents diffused away from a centerline area between the first component and the second component.2. The fuel injector of claim 1 , wherein the nickel alloy brazing material is an alloy of Nickel (Ni) claim 1 , Iron (Fe) claim 1 , and Chromium (Cr); and non-metallic constituents comprising one or more of: Boron (B) and Silicon (Si).3. The fuel injector of claim 2 , wherein the nickel alloy brazing material is AMS 4777 brazing material.4. The fuel injector of claim 1 , wherein the non-metallic constituents represent 4.5% or less by weight of material of the centerline area between the first component and the second component.5. A fuel injector for a combustor assembly for a gas turbine engine claim 1 , the fuel injector comprising:a first component having a sidewall;a second component having a sidewall; and heating the brazing material ...

ELECTRONICALLY FUNCTIONAL YARN

Examples are disclosed that relate to electronically functional yarns. One example provides an electronically functional yarn comprising a core, a sheath at least partially surrounding the core, and an electronic circuit formed on the core. The circuit includes three or more control lines and more than three diode-containing circuit elements controllable by the three or more control lines, each circuit element being controllable via a corresponding set of two of the three or more control lines. 1. An electronically functional yarn , comprising:a core;a sheath at least partially surrounding the core, the sheath comprising one or more electronically non-functional windings; andan electronic circuit formed on the core, the circuit including three or more control lines and more than three diode-containing circuit elements controllable by the three or more control lines, each circuit element being controllable via a corresponding set of two of the three or more control lines.2. The electronically functional yarn of claim 1 , wherein one or more of the circuit elements comprises an input device in electrical series with a diode.3. The electronically functional yarn of claim 2 , wherein the input device comprises one or more of an infrared light sensor claim 2 , a visible light sensor claim 2 , an acoustic sensor claim 2 , a pressure sensor claim 2 , an antenna claim 2 , a chemical sensor claim 2 , and a haptic actuation device.4. The electronically functional yarn of claim 1 , wherein one or more of the circuit elements comprises an output device.5. The electronically functional yarn of claim 4 , wherein the output device comprises one or both of a light-emitting diode and a haptic feedback device.6. The electronically functional yarn of claim 4 , wherein the output device is in electrical series with a diode.7. The electronically functional yarn of claim 1 , wherein the electronically functional yarn is incorporated into a textile comprising a plurality of electronically ...

LIGHT-EMITTING TEXTILE WITH OPTICAL FIBERS

Examples disclosed herein relate to using optical fibers in a textile to channel light from a light source to various exit locations within the textile. One example provides an optical device, comprising a light source, an optical fiber extending from the light source, the optical fiber configured to conduct light received from the light source via internal reflection, and a plurality of individually controllable light-emitting locations disposed along the optical fiber. 1. An optical device , comprising:a light source;an optical fiber extending from the light source, the optical fiber configured to conduct light received from the light source via internal reflection; anda plurality of individually controllable light-emitting locations disposed along the optical fiber.2. The optical device of claim 1 , wherein each individually controllable light-emitting location comprises an electrochromic material.3. The optical device of claim 2 , further comprising conductive traces configured to provide current to each individually controllable light-emitting location claim 2 , and a common ground connected to each individually controllable light-emitting location.4. The optical device of claim 3 , wherein the conductive traces are formed on the optical fiber.5. The optical device of claim 3 , wherein the optical device is incorporated into a textile article claim 3 , and wherein the conductive traces are formed on the textile article.6. The optical device of claim 1 , wherein each individually controllable light-emitting location comprises a wavelength selective filter configured to pass a selected wavelength range of light.7. The optical device of claim 1 , wherein the optical fiber comprises a cladding configured to cause the optical fiber to selectively emit light at the individually controllable light-emitting locations.8. The optical device of claim 1 , wherein each individually controllable light-emitting location comprises an opening formed in a coating surrounding the ...

ELECTRONICALLY FUNCTIONAL YARN AND TEXTILE

Examples are disclosed that relate to integrating electronic functionality into textiles. One example provides an article including a textile, a fabric piping positioned along the textile, an electrical conductor positioned within an interior of the fabric piping, and a first electronic component and a second electronic component disposed on the article and electrically connected by the electrical conductor. 1. An article , comprising:a textile;a fabric piping positioned along the textile;an electrical conductor positioned within an interior of the fabric piping; anda first electronic component and a second electronic component disposed on the article and electrically connected by the electrical conductor.2. The article of claim 1 , wherein the electrical conductor comprises a conductive wire within a core of a core/sheath yarn structure.3. The article of claim 2 , wherein the electrical conductor comprises a plurality of conductive wires within the core of the core/sheath yarn structure.4. The article of claim 2 , wherein the conductive wire comprises an electrically insulating coating.5. The article of claim 2 , wherein the core of the core/sheath yarn structure further comprises a support filament.6. The article of claim 2 , wherein a sheath of the core/sheath conductive yarn structure comprises an electrically insulating material.7. The article of claim 1 , wherein the electrical conductor is a first electrical conductor claim 1 , the article further comprising a second electrical conductor positioned within the interior of the fabric piping.8. The article of claim 1 , wherein the electrical conductor is connected to the first electronic component via a solder joint.9. The article of claim 1 , wherein the electrical conductor is connected to the first electronic component via a thermoplastic adhesive.10. The article of claim 1 , wherein the fabric piping is one or more of sewn onto the textile and adhered to the textile.11. The article of claim 1 , wherein the ...

Force-sensing input device

Examples are disclosed that relate to touch-sensitive input devices, systems, and methods for providing user input to a computing device. In one example, a touch-sensitive input device comprises an elongated body and a plurality of force-sensing elements spaced along a length of the body. The touch-sensitive input device also comprises a wireless communication subsystem configured to communicatively couple the input device to the computing device and provide signals from the plurality of force-sensing elements to the computing device.

SINGLE REPEAT WOVEN PANEL

A woven panel for a computing device includes a woven pattern having a repeat size of greater than 25 cm by 25 cm. The woven pattern has a thread density of at least 25 threads by 25 threads per square cm. The woven panel is integrated to a computing device and is tailored to the specifics of the computing device, thereby improving the visual aesthetic and the tactile feel of the computing device. 1. A fabric panel for an electronic device , comprising:a woven pattern with a repeat size of greater than 20 cm by 20 cm, wherein the woven pattern has a thread density of at least 32 EPC by 32 PPC.2. The fabric panel of claim 1 , wherein the woven pattern is irregular.3. The fabric panel of claim 1 , wherein the electronic device includes fewer than 3 adjacent repeated patterns.4. The fabric panel of claim 1 , wherein the woven pattern is fray resistant at a cut edge.5. The fabric panel of claim 1 , wherein the woven pattern is fray resistant at a rounded edge.6. The fabric panel of claim 1 , wherein the woven pattern includes a plurality of zones claim 1 , each zone of the plurality of zones having at least one different property.7. The fabric panel of claim 6 , wherein at least two zones of the plurality of zones have a different thread density.8. The fabric panel of claim 6 , wherein at least two zones of the plurality of zones have a different thread size.9. A computing device claim 6 , comprising:one or more electronic components;a housing surrounding the one or more electronic components, the housing including a surface;a fabric panel covering at least a portion of the surface of the housing, the fabric panel having a woven pattern with a repeat size that does not repeat across the housing.10. The device of claim 9 , wherein the fabric panel covers an entirety of the surface.11. The device of claim 9 , wherein the woven pattern is irregular.12. The device of claim 9 , wherein the electronic device includes fewer than 3 adjacent repeated patterns.13. The device of ...

Method for controlling viscosity in ceramic formulations

A method for controlling viscosity in an aqueous ceramic slip is disclosed. The method utilizes selected urethane polymers. It allows for the formulation of ceramic slips with sufficient viscosity for conventional applications, and overcomes difficulties in controlling the viscosity of ceramic formulations with conventional agents. Settling of powders is also eliminated in ceramic slips by the use of the described polymers. The problem of bacterial growth which occurs in ceramic formulations using cellulosic thickeners is also avoided. The method may be used with any ceramic material which can be formulated in the form of an aqueous ceramic slip, including oxide and non-oxide ceramics. It provides control of viscosity under varied pH conditions, including conditions of pH less than 5. It also provides stability of viscosity during shelf storage.

Blend containing at least a cellulose ester and a block copolymer elastomer

Cellulose ester compositions useful for producing optically clear extruded sheets, or molded or vacuum-formed products having high impact strength and toughness, said compositions being composed of (I) a cellulose ester, (II) a block copolymer elastomer which contains polyester or polyurethane segments. Such compositions may optionally contain a polyalkylacrylate or polyalkylacrylate-methacrylic acid polymer and/or a plasticizer for the cellulose ester component.

Set modifying admixtures for refractory shotcreting

A method of applying a refractory castable material to the surface of a structure comprising the steps of thoroughly mixing a refractory castable material comprised primarily of aggregate and a cementitious binder; conveying the refractory material under pressure through a delivery hose to a dispensing nozzle; and adding hydrated lime to the refractory castable material prior to application by the nozzle.

Melt phase process for the preparation of emulsifiable polyethylene waxes

A melt phase process for the preparation of emulsifiable polyethylene waxes by reacting polyethylene waxes with an unsaturated polycarboxylic component in the presence of a free radical source in the substantial absence of oxygen.

Method of removing small hypodermic vein

abusive restrictive solid dosage form for immediate release with functional notch

resumo patente de invenção: "forma de dosagem sólida restringente de abuso para liberação imediata com entalhe funcional". a presente invenção refere-se a uma forma de dosagem sólida restringente de abuso para liberação imediata com entalhe funcional que compreende pelo menos um entalhe funcional. em particular, a forma de dosagem sólida restringente de abuso para liberação imediata compreende pelo menos um polímero hidrofílico de baixo peso molecular, pelo menos um polímero hidrofílico de elevado peso molecular, e um sistema efervescente. Patent Abuse Restriction Solid Dosage Form for Immediate Release with Functional Notch. The present invention relates to an abusive restrictive solid dosage form for immediate release with functional notch comprising at least one functional notch. in particular, the abusive solid release dosage form for immediate release comprises at least one low molecular weight hydrophilic polymer, at least one high molecular weight hydrophilic polymer, and an effervescent system.

Methods and systems for image processing using a learning engine

Systems and methods are disclosed configured to train an autoencoder. A data training set is generated comprising images of different faces. A first autoencoder configuration is generated, comprising a first encoder, and a first decoder. The first autoencoder configuration is trained using dataset images, wherein weights associated with the first encoder and weights associated with the first decoder are modified. A second autoencoder configuration is generated comprising the first encoder and a second decoder. The second decoder is trained using a plurality of images of a first target face. First encoder weights are substantially maintained, and weights associated with the second decoder are modified. An autoencoder comprising the trained first encoder and the trained second decoder is used to generate an output using a source image of a first face having a facial expression, where the facial expression of the first face from the source image is applied to the first specific target face.

Homography rectification

Improved method of desulfurization in vacuum processing of steel

A method for desulfurizing molten steel while the steel is subjected to a vaccum dehydrogenation treatment, comprising adding to the steel in a vacuum chamber a desulfurizing agent in lump form and comprising, by weight percent, about 50 % CaO, about 38 % CaF2, and about 10 % MgO.

Use of highly branched novolaks in photoresists

MELAMINIC PHOTORESIST WITH HIGH SENSITIVITY.

Method for detecting emerging pandemic influenza

A method for detecting emerging pandemic influenza strains is provided. RT-PCR is used to detect HPAI followed by pyrosequencing to detect codons defining human or avian influenza signatures. This method screens for avian influenza viruses containing mutations suspected of making the virus more infective or virulent to humans.

Curable compositions from ethylenically unsaturated monomers and polyarylcyanate ester compositions and cured compositions prepared therefrom

Abuse deterrent solid dosage form for immediate release with functional score

Encapsulating compositions

ABSTRACT Electrical/electronic encapsulating compounds are prepared from reinforced epoxy resin compositions comprising (A) a filler material such as silica flour, (B) one or more epoxy resins at least one of which is a hydrocarbon novolac epoxy resin such as a phenol-dicy-clopentadiene epoxy novolac resin and (C) one or more epoxy resin curing agents such as phenol-formaldehyde novolac resin. These compositions are particularly suitable for use in electrical applications such as the encapsulation and subsequent protection of electrical and micro electronic devices and circuitry.

Pressure regulated drip feed device

Set modifying admixtures for refractory shotcreting

Alumina-silicon carbide-carbon refractory castable containing magnesium aluminate spinel

A refractory castable comprised of: about 45 % to about 75 % by weight high alumina grain; about 2 % to about 35 % by weight silicon carbide; about 1 % to about 8 % by weight carbon; about 1 % to about 8 % by weight calcium aluminate cement; and about 1 % to about 10 % by weight fine magnesium aluminate spinel, the spinel having a grain size of less than about 150 .mu.m (100 Tyler mesh) and being comprised of about 10 % to about 33 % by weight magnesium oxide (MgO) and about 67 % to about 90 % by weight alumina (Al2O3).

Releasable binding system

A mechanism for attaching, for example, a boot to a ski, that uses a sphere in cylinder geometry to enable release in a wide array of incremental directions and rotations.

Improved processes for the preparation of olefins, unsaturated carboxylic acids and unsaturated nitriles from alkanes

Improved processes for the preparation of olefins, unsaturated carboxylic acids and unsaturated nitriles involve the use of dehydrogenation catalysts suitable for the conversion of alkanes to alkenes and catalysts suitable for the conversion of alkanes and/or alkenes to unsaturated carboxylic acids or unsaturated nitriles.

Improved processes for the preparation of olefins, unsaturated carboxylic acids and unsaturated nitriles from alkanes

Improved processes for the preparation of olefins, unsaturated carboxylic acids and unsaturated nitriles involve the use of dehydrogenation catalysts suitable for the conversion of alkanes to alkenes and catalysts suitable for the conversion of alkanes and/or alkenes to unsaturated carboxylic acids or unsaturated nitriles.

Method of measuring plasma membrane targeting of GLUT4

A method of measuring translocation of a protein in cells from an intracellular location to a plasma membrane or from the plasma membrane to an intracellular location, with particular reference to GLUT4 and modified GLUT4 useful in the method.

Methods and systems for image and voice processing

Systems and methods are disclosed configured to train an autoencoder using images that include faces, wherein the autoencoder comprises an input layer, an encoder configured to output a latent image from a corresponding input image, and a decoder configured to attempt to reconstruct the input image from the latent image. An image sequence of a face exhibiting a plurality of facial expressions and transitions between facial expressions is generated and accessed. Images of the plurality of facial expressions and transitions between facial expressions are captured from a plurality of different angles and using different lighting. An autoencoder is trained using source images that include the face with different facial expressions captured at different angles with different lighting, and using destination images that include a destination face. The trained autoencoder is used to generate an output where the likeness of the face in the destination images is swapped with the likeness of the source face, while preserving expressions of the destination face.

Method of using highly branched novolaks in photoresists

-i-PATENT APPLICATION of LEONARD EDWARD BOGAN, Jr. and KAREN ANN GRAZIANO for METHOD OF USING HIGHLY BRANCHED NOVOLAKS IN PHOTORESISTS DN:88:96 MSA:vjc ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE A method of using highly branched novolak resins in photoresists is provided. The use of highly branched novolak resins as a film-forming binder component in a photoresist composition has been shown to increase the photospeed and lithographic contrast of the photoresist relative to photoresists containing novolak ploymers having lower degrees of branching. The highly branched novolaks are particularly useful in negative-acting photoresists, and more particularly in negative-acting, acid-hardening photoresists.

Catalyst

A mixed metal oxide, which may be an orthorhombic phase material, is improved as a catalyst for the production of unsaturated carboxylic acids, or unsaturated nitrites, from alkanes, or mixtures of alkanes and alkenes, by contact with a liquid contacting member selected from the group consisting of organic acids, alcohols, inorganic acids and hydrogen peroxide.

Process For Converting A Hydroxy Carboxylic Acid Or Salts Thereof, To An Unsaturated Carboxylic Acid And/Or Its Esters

A process for converting a salt of a hydroxycarboxylic acid to an unsaturated carboxylic acid, or esters thereof. The process involves converting an ammonium salt of a hydroxycarboxylic acid in aqueous solution to a corresponding hydroxycarboxylic acid and ammonium cation in aqueous solution; and separating the ammonium cation from the aqueous solution, leaving the hydroxycarboxylic acid in aqueous solution. The converting and separating steps may be accomplished by employing a hydrophobic acid or an acid ion exchange resin, each of which must have an acid dissociation constant, i.e., pK a , at least 0.5 less that that of the salt of the hydroxycarboxylic acid. Where a hydrophobic acid is used, it must be immiscible in water, and its salt must also be immiscible in water, and the resulting multi-phase solution comprises an aqueous phase comprising the corresponding hydroxycarboxylic acid, as well as a non-aqueous phase comprising a neutralized acid. Alternatively, where the ion exchange resin is used, the aqueous solution of the ammonium salt of a hydroxycarboxylic acid is contacted with the resin, thereby converting the salt to a hydroxycarboxylic acid and capturing the ammonium cations on the resin. In either case, the aqueous solution is treated, such as by heating, to separate and recover the hydroxycarboxylic acid. The non-aqueous phase or resin is treated to separate and recover ammonia useful for preparing additional ammonium salt of a hydroxycarboxylic acid.

Use of highly branched novolaks in photoresists

Aqueous dispersions of ceramic materials

The present invention provides an aqueous dispersion of ceramic materials and a method for preparing the same. The method involves dispersing one or more ceramic materials using one or more polymeric dispersants which results in improved dispersion of the ceramic materials.

Process for converting a hydroxycarboxylic acid, or salts thereof, to an unsaturated carboxylic acid and/or its esters

Production of a catalyst by mixing of components at high temperature

A catalyst comprising a mixed metal oxide is useful for the vapor phase oxidation of an alkane or a mixture of an alkane and an alkene to an unsaturated carboxylic acid and for the vapor phase ammoxidation of an alkane or a mixture of an alkane and an alkene to an unsaturated nitrile.

Flexible shaft assembly with universal adapter

A handwheel rotates an improved flexible shaft assembly which causes a socket member to rotate therewith. The socket seats an adapter therein which is uniquely configured to engage tapered square valve stems of different sizes and degrees of taper. The flexible shaft assembly is provided with a ferrule at the handwheel end and another ferrule at the socket end. The casing of the flexible shaft is free-positioning by virtue of the ability of the casing to slowly rotate in the ferrule provided at either the handwheel end, or at both the handwheel end and socket end, thus automatically relieving casing torsional stresses.

method for producing a post-treated catalyst

resumo “método para produzir um catalisador pós-tratado” método para produzir um catalisador através do contato com um material de partida misturado com o catalisador de óxido metálico com uma solução aquosa compreendendo o ácido oxálico e um precursor de óxido metálico para formar um catalisador de óxido metálico misturado pós-tratado. 1/1 Summary "method for producing a post-treated catalyst" method for producing a catalyst by contacting a starting material mixed with the metal oxide catalyst with an aqueous solution comprising oxalic acid and a metal oxide precursor to form a catalyst. post-treated mixed metal oxide. 1/1

Shutter, grille or the like

A movable member of a grille or shutter is slidable with respect to a stationary member through tongue and groove or other slidable connections, between a fully open and a fully closed position. Both the movable member and the stationary member are provided with corresponding cross bars which are spaced both vertically and equally. Facing upright rails, such as at the center, of the movable member and fixed member are provided with opposed grooves, each for reception of a vertically placed bar magnet. The magnets are placed with their opposite poles facing each other, so that the magnets will attract, rather than repel. Preferably, the closed position of the movable member is the upper position, and the magnets are directly opposite each other in this position.

Apparatus and method for physical interaction over a distance using a telecommunication device

Methods and apparatus that permit two users to physically interact with one another from a distance using their telecommunication device are disclosed. In an exemplary method, a connection between the telecommunication devices may be established and an indication of inputs at the first and second telecommunication devices received. The inputs may be verified to have been input at the telecommunication devices either substantially simultaneously or overlapping in time. A signal may be sent to the telecommunication devices instructing them to provide a physically perceptible output responsive to verification of substantially simultaneous or overlapping inputs.

Improved method of desulfurization in vacuum processing of steel

A method for desulfurizing molten steel while the steel is subjected to a vaccum dehydrogenation treatment, comprising adding to the steel in a vacuum chamber a desulfurizing agent in lump form and comprising, by weight percent, about 50 % CaO, about 38 % CaF2, and about 10 % MgO.

Process for Production of Acrolein from Glycerol

الإختراع المقدم يتعلق بعملية لإنتاج الاكرولين acrolein عن طريق تجفيف dehydration الشكل السائل من الجليسرول glycerol عن طريق تحضير مزيج mixture من عامل حفاز معلق catalyst suspended في مذيب عضوي organic solvent يشمل واحد او اكثر من بوليميرات الفينيل vinyl polymers والجليسرول glycerol وخلط وتسخين المزيج المذكور بين ١٥٠و٣٥٠ درجة مئوية لتجفيف الجليسرول وتكوين الاكرولين acrolein . بوليميرات الفينيل vinyl polymers يتم انتقاؤها من المجموعة المكونة من بولي أوليفينات polyolefins وبولي ستيرين polystyrene وأي مزيج منهم. البولي أوليفينات يمكن ان تكون بولي ايثلين polyethylene وبولي بروبيلين polypropylene وبولي بيوتيلين polybutylene وبولي ايزو بيوتيلين polyisobutylene وبولي ايزو برين polyisoprene وبولي بنتين polypentene او اي مزيج منهم. الاكرولين يخضع لاكسدة الطور البخاري vapor phase (في شكل بخار) في وجود عامل حفاز catalyst على سبيل المثال مزيج اوكسيد معدني mixed metal oxide ، لإنتاج حمض الأكريليك acrylic acid . The presented invention relates to a process for producing acrolein by dehydrating the liquid form of glycerol by preparing a mixture of a catalyst suspended in an organic solvent comprising one or more vinyl polymers and glycerol, mixing and heating the said mixture between 150 and 350 degrees. Celsius for glycerol drying and acrolein formation. Vinyl polymers are selected from the group consisting of polyolefins, polystyrene and any combination thereof. Polyolefins can be polyethylene, polypropylene, polybutylene, polyisobutylene, polyisoprene, polypentene, or any combination thereof. Acrolein undergoes vapor phase oxidation (in vapor form) in the presence of a catalyst, eg a mixed metal oxide, to produce acrylic acid.

A slag conditioner composition, process for manufacture and method of use in steel production

A slag conditioner containing MgO, carbon or a filler and a binder is mixed and formed under pressure to produce aggregates which can have the form of a briquette. The slag conditioner is used to improve the operating performance and refractory life in steel melting furnaces. A slag conditioner comprising by weight a mixture and 2% to 25% binder for bonded agglomerates or larger particles of said mixture, the mixture comprising: 20% to 90% burned aggregates comprised of particles less than 8 mm of which at least 30% is 0.2 mm or greater and containing between 35% and 94% MgO; up to 50% slag-making carbonaceous or other additive; and up to 50% light burned magnesite.

METHOD FOR FORMING PECTS FROM PARTICULAR INORGANIC MATERIAL

Carboxylated cellulose ester and manufacture thereof

Carboxylated Cellulose Ester and Manufacture Thereof Abstract The present invention provides a novel cellulosic material and a process for preparing the same. The cellulosic material is a carboxylated cellulose ester material having an acid number of at least about 5, an inherent viscosity of from about 0.01 to about 1.00 and wherein the anhydroglucose units thereof have ring substituents comprising by weight based on total polymer weight, of from about 0.05 to about 20% hydroxyl groups, from about 0.5 to about 44% acetyl groups, from 0 to about 54% butyryl groups, from 0 to about 47% propionyl groups, from about 0.4 to about 4.0% total carboxyl groups wherein from about 20% to about 100% of these carboxyl groups are non-saponifiable backbone, and wherein the material has a lactone level of from about 4.52 x 10-5 to about 6.13 x 10-4. The carboxylated cellulose esters of the present invention are prepared by reacting a cellulose ester with ozone at a temperature of about 25 to 80°C for a period of time sufficient to yield the carboxylated cellulose ester product. Also disclosed are end use applications for the carboxylated cellulose esters, such as metal coatings, pigment dispersions, wood coatings, inks, etc.

Alumina-silicon carbide-carbon refractory castable containing magnesium aluminate spinel

CUTTING ASSEMBLY, APPARATUS AND CUTTING MACHINE FOR CUTTING COMPRESSIBLE MATERIAL

L'invention concerne un ensemble de coupe, un appareil et une machine de coupe pour couper un matériau compressible.L'ensemble de coupe comporte un couteau à lame circulaire (80) destiné à couper un matériau compressible présentant une épaisseur relâchée supérieure à un diamètre du couteau à lame circulaire (80), et un guide de compression (70) qui compresse localement le matériau à une épaisseur inférieure à un diamètre du couteau à lame circulaire (80). Dans une configuration, le guide de compression (70) comprend une roue de compression montée de manière excentrique par rapport au couteau à lame circulaire (80).

LJUSMOTSTAOND MED FOERBAETTRAD KAENSLIGHET WITH MELAMINE HALT.

Interactive shopping system with mobile apparatus

High temperature mixing

Method for forming parts from inorganic particulate material

A method for forming parts from inorganic particulate materials is disdosed. The method utilizes a two-component binder composition which is removable at a faster rate than conventional binder compositions, thereby reducing the formation of voids and cracks that occur during binder removal. No toxic materials are required and the method does not rely on solvents. The method may be used with ceramics, metals, and cermets.

Drive apparatus for an interventional medical device used in an ultrasonic imaging system

A disposable interventional medical device assembly for use with a color ultrasonic imaging system or other ultrasonic systems sensitive to motion. The assembly includes an interventional medical device having an elongated member for insertion into an interior region of a body under investigation, and piezo driver assembly coupled to the member of the interventional medical device. The driver assembly produces a vibratory oscillation which causes the member to exhibit a flexural motion in response thereto, the flexural motion having a zero amplitude point and a maximum amplitude point, wherein the driver assembly is coupled to the member at a point located between the zero amplitude point and the maximum amplitude point of the member's flexural motion. In one embodiment of the present invention, the interventional medical device can be a biopsy needle wherein the elongated member is the shaft of the biopsy needle. Also described is an ultrasonic imaging system which includes the earlier described disposable interventional medical device assembly and a scanner for detecting the flexural motion of the member of the disposable interventional medical device when the member is inserted into an interior region of a body under investigation. The system generate an image of the interior region of the body under investigation in which the flexural motion is locatively represented.

PROCEDURE FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF NOVOLAK RESIN WITH HIGH GLASS TEMPERATURE.

Carboxylated cellulose ester

Flame resistant polyaromatic cyanate resins with improved thermal stability

Methods and systems for image and voice processing

Systems and methods are disclosed configured to train an autoencoder using images that include faces, wherein the autoencoder comprises an input layer, an encoder configured to output a latent image from a corresponding input image, and a decoder configured to attempt to reconstruct the input image from the latent image. An image sequence of a face exhibiting a plurality of facial expressions and transitions between facial expressions is generated and accessed. Images of the plurality of facial expressions and transitions between facial expressions are captured from a plurality of different angles and using different lighting. An autoencoder is trained using source images that include the face with different facial expressions captured at different angles with different lighting, and using destination images that include a destination face. The trained autoencoder is used to generate an output where the likeness of the face in the destination images is swapped with the likeness of the source face, while preserving expressions of the destination face.