Magnetic stirrer for chemical and biochemical applications

The stirrer system (C) for a magnetic stirrer is composed of two components (A, B) keyed together for rotation. The bond between them can be released, have a limited release action or be durably locked together. One component (A) is for mounting the stirrer with height adjustment, with a gas and vacuum seal if required. The lower component (B) holds a magnet stirring rod in a fitting with a release action, limited release or in a durable lock.

IMAGE ACQUISITION AND PROCESSING SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE EQUIPMENT CONTROL

An image acquisition and processing system includes an image sensor and one or more processors that are configured to receive at least a portion of at least one image from the image sensor. The dynamic aim of the image sensor is configured as a function of at least one feature extracted from at least a portion of an image. To accomplish the task, the system utilizes a series of adaptive thresholds used in parallel comparators to determine whether or not a pixel in a given image scene falls on the edge of a given lane line on a road. The location of the lane lines are then used to determine the scene vanishing point, which ideally will be co-located at the optical scene center. If they are not in agreement, the pixel data set being processed can be adjusted to accommodate for any disagreement. 1. A vehicular imaging system comprising:at least one image sensor;at least one processor configured to receive at least a portion of at least one image from the at least one image sensor such that a dynamic aim of the at least one image sensor is configured as a function of a lane marker detected from at least one threshold in the at least one image; andwherein the at least one processor is further configured to generate at least one vehicle equipment control signal as a function of the lane marker.2. A vehicular imaging system as in claim 1 , wherein the at least one threshold is an intensity threshold.3. A vehicular imaging system as in claim 1 , wherein the at least one threshold is a gradient threshold.4. A vehicular imaging system as in claim 1 , wherein pixels in the at least one image are compared to the thresholds for determining lane line edge location.5. A vehicular imaging system as in claim 1 , wherein the at least one processor is a field programmable gate array (FPGA) for calculating a gradient approximation of at least one pixel in the at least one image and comparing the at least one pixel and the gradient approximation to the at least one threshold.6. A ...

Markers and assays for detection of neurotoxicity

A process and assay for diagnosing neurotoxicity in a subject is provided. The extent of a neurotoxic insult to a subject is assessed through the measurement of one or more biomarkers in a biological fluid, such as CSF or serum. Other uses and advantages afforded include pre-market drug discovery, monitoring, drug neurotoxicity screening and post market assessment of safety and monitoring for drug of known potential neurotoxicity.

Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurodegenerative Biomarkers, Methods, and Systems

Biomarkers, methods, and systems for assessment of traumatic brain injury of different severities, as well as treatment efficacy and blood brain barrier or blood cerebrospinal fluid integrity and assessment of neurodegenerative conditions. The methods include detecting in a patient sample one or more of ubiquitin C-terminal hydrolase LI (UCH-L1), glial fibrillary acid protein (GFAP), aldehyde dehydrogenase 1 family member LI (ALDHILI), phosphorylated neurofilament heavy chain (pNFH), medium chain (NFM), or light chain (NFL), alpha-synuclein, visinin-like protein 1 (VILIP-1) and S100B. 1. A method for assessment of traumatic brain injury of unknown severity , comprising detecting in a patient sample one or more biomarker(s) selected from the group consisting of ubiquitin C-terminal hydrolase L1 (UCH-L1) , glial fibrillary acid protein (GFAP) , aldehyde dehydrogenase 1 family member L1 (ALDH1L1) , phosphorylated neurofilament heavy chain (pNFH) , medium chain (NFM) , or light chain (NFL) , alpha-synuclein , visinin-like protein 1 (VILIP-1) and S100B , and comparing a detection result from said sample to a control for known traumatic brain injury severity for said one or more of said biomarker(s).2. The method of claim 1 , wherein said detecting comprises an antibody-capture method.3. The method of claim 1 , further including detecting a breakdown product or other processed variant of one or more of said ubiquitin C-terminal hydrolase L1 (UCH-L1) claim 1 , glial fibrillary acid protein (GFAP) claim 1 , aldehyde dehydrogenase 1 family member L1 (ALDH1L1) claim 1 , phosphorylated neurofilament heavy chain (pNFH) claim 1 , medium chain (NFM) claim 1 , or light chain (NFL) claim 1 , alpha-synuclein claim 1 , visinin-like protein 1 (VILIP-1) and S100B.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein a detection result from said detecting a breakdown product or other processed variant is followed by comparison to a control for a known neurodegeration disorder or disease.5. The method of ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRACKING MOVING OBJECTS TO AVOID INTERFERENCE WITH VEHICULAR DOOR OPERATIONS

A system that performs a method is disclosed. Image data from a first camera mounted on a vehicle is received, the vehicle including a first element configured to open into a first space external to the vehicle, and the image data indicative of motion of a first object during a first time period, the first object located outside of the first space. Whether the motion of the first object during the first time period indicates that the first object will interfere with operation of the first element during a second time period, after the first time period, is determined. In accordance with a determination that the motion of the first object indicates that the first object will interfere with the operation of the first element during the second time period, an action that avoids the interference is performed. 1. A system comprising:one or more processors; and receiving image data from a first camera of a vehicle, the vehicle including a first element configured to open into a first space external to the vehicle, and the image data indicative of motion of a first object during a first time period, the first object located outside of the first space;', 'determining whether the motion of the first object during the first time period indicates that the first object will interfere with operation of the first element during a second time period, after the first time period; and', 'in accordance with a determination that the motion of the first object indicates that the first object will interfere with the operation of the first element during the second time period, performing an action that avoids the interference., 'a memory including instructions, which when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to perform a method comprising the steps of2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first element comprises a door configured to open into an interaction space external to the vehicle.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein:during the first time period, ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CAMERA-BASED DETECTION OF OBJECT HEIGHTS PROXIMATE TO A VEHICLE

The present invention is generally directed to optical data processing or objects in proximity to an optical sensor or camera, such as a camera mounted on a vehicles. Image data is received from a camera mounted on a vehicle, the image data indicative of a motion of the camera with respect to a detected object within a proximity of the camera or the vehicle on which the camera may be mounted. An optical flow of the object in the image data is determined, and a height of the object is determined based on the determined optical flow. 1. An optical processing system of a vehicle comprising:one or more processors; and receiving image data from a first camera of the vehicle, the image data indicative of a motion of the first camera with respect to a first object in proximity to the vehicle;', 'determining a first optical flow of the first object in the image data; and', 'determining a first height of the first object based on the first optical flow., 'a memory including instructions, which when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to perform a method comprising the steps of2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the image data is indicative of a motion of the first camera with respect to a second object in proximity to the vehicle claim 1 , said method further comprising the steps of:determining a second optical flow, different from the first optical flow, of the second object in the image data; anddetermining a second height of the second object, different from the first height, based on the first optical flow.3. The system of claim 2 , said method further comprising the steps of:identifying the first object in the image data as a road on which the vehicle is moving based on the first optical flow; andidentifying the second object in the image data as a curb based on the second optical flow.4. The system of claim 2 , said method further comprising the steps of:identifying the first object in the image data as a curb based on the first ...

ENHANCED GRANULAR MATERIAL EFFECTS

A granular material effect system includes a plurality of granular particles disposed in a container, a nozzle configured to activate to direct a fluid into the container, an actuator coupled to a prop and disposed in the container within the plurality of granular particles, and a controller communicatively coupled to the nozzle and the actuator. The controller is configured to instruct the nozzle to activate to direct the fluid into the container and to instruct the actuator to move the prop relative to the container while the nozzle is activated. 1. A granular material effect system , comprising:a plurality of granular particles disposed in a container;a nozzle configured to activate to direct a fluid into the container;an actuator disposed in the container within the plurality of granular particles, wherein the actuator is coupled to a prop; and instruct the nozzle to activate to direct the fluid into the container; and', 'instruct the actuator to move the prop relative to the container while the nozzle is activated., 'a controller communicatively coupled to the nozzle and the actuator, wherein the controller is configured to2. The granular material effect system of claim 1 , wherein the nozzle is part of a plurality of nozzles claim 1 , wherein each nozzle of the plurality of nozzles is configured to direct the fluid into the container from different positions on or near the container claim 1 , and wherein the controller is configured to instruct each nozzle of the plurality of nozzles to activate independently of one another to direct the fluid.3. The granular material effect system of claim 1 , comprising a sensor configured to detect debris disposed in the container and within the plurality of granular particles claim 1 , wherein the prop is a sheet configured to capture the debris claim 1 , and the controller is configured to instruct the actuator to move the sheet through the plurality of granular particles to remove the debris from the container in ...

Imaging system and method for fog detection

An imaging system and method for fog detection are disclosed herein. An imager is configured to image a scene external and forward of a controlled vehicle and to generate image data corresponding to the acquired images. A controller is configured to receive and analyze the image data. When exterior lights of the controlled vehicle are operated in a low beam state, the controller is able to detect light sources of interest in the image data, determine if each light source of interest is a foggy light or a clear light, and generate a first signal if a fog entry condition is satisfied.

EDIBLE SOFT ROBOTIC SYSTEMS AND METHODS

An edible soft robot system may be used to display and/or interact with edible inflatable objects. In an embodiment, the edible inflatable object is configured to receive a fluid in an internal compartment. The edible inflatable object may be reversibly coupled to a container, wherein coupling the edible inflatable object to the container comprises aligning a port of the edible inflatable object to a fluid conduit to fluidically couple the internal compartment to the fluid conduit. A control system of the edible soft robot system is configured to receive instructions to adjust inflation of the internal compartment by activating fluid flow into or out of the internal compartment via the fluid conduit, wherein adjusting inflation of the internal compartment causes the edible inflatable object to actuate on or within the container. 19.-. (canceled)10. An edible inflatable object display system , comprising:an edible inflatable object configured to receive a fluid in an internal compartment of the edible inflatable object;a container to which the edible inflatable object is reversibly coupled, wherein the reversible coupling of the edible inflatable object to the container comprises an aligned port of the edible inflatable object reversibly coupled to a fluid conduit such that the fluid conduit is fluidically coupled to the internal compartment; and 'receive instructions to adjust inflation of the internal compartment by activating fluid flow into or out of the internal compartment via the fluid conduit, wherein adjusting inflation of the internal compartment causes the edible inflatable object to actuate on or within the container.', 'a control system configured to11. The edible inflatable object display system of claim 10 , wherein the container comprises a tray configured to hold one or more edible inflatable objects.12. The edible inflatable object display system of claim 10 , wherein the reversible coupling comprises a tether inserted into the port claim 10 , ...

PRODUCING THREE-DIMENSIONAL REPRESENTATION BASED ON IMAGES OF AN OBJECT

An example method of generating three-dimensional objects based on two-dimensional images of at least part of the object may include receiving a rendering transaction request. The method may further include transmitting, to the requestor, a rendering transaction response identifying a first storage location. The method may further include receiving, from the requestor, a notification indicating that images depicting an object have been uploaded to the first storage location. The method may further include transmitting, to a rendering application, a rendering request. The method may further include receiving, from the rendering application, a rendering response indicating that a polygonal mesh representing the images has been stored at a second storage location. The method may further include producing, using the polygonal mesh, a preview image and storing the preview image at a third storage location. The method may further include transmitting, to the requestor, a notification of completion of the rendering transaction. 1. A method , comprising:receiving, by a processing device executing an orchestrator process, a rendering transaction request initiated by a rendering transaction requestor;transmitting, to the rendering transaction requestor, a rendering transaction response identifying a first storage location;receiving, from the rendering transaction requestor, a notification indicating that a plurality of images depicting an object have been uploaded to the first storage location;transmitting, to a rendering application, a rendering request specifying the first storage location;receiving, from the rendering application, a rendering response indicating that a polygonal mesh representing the images of the object has been stored at a second storage location;producing, in view of the polygonal mesh, a preview image;storing the preview image at a third storage location; andtransmitting, to the rendering transaction requestor, a notification of completion of the ...

PRODUCING THREE-DIMENSIONAL REPRESENTATION BASED ON IMAGES OF A PERSON

An example method of generating three-dimensional visual objects representing a person based on two-dimensional images of at least a part of the person's body may include receiving a first polygonal mesh representing a human body part, wherein the first polygonal mesh is compliant with a target application topology. The example method may further include receiving a second polygonal mesh representing the human body part, wherein the second polygonal mesh is derived from a plurality of images of a person. The example method may further include modifying at least one of the first polygonal mesh or the second polygonal mesh to optimize a value of a metric reflecting a difference between the first polygonal mesh and the second polygonal mesh. 1. A method , comprising:receiving, by a processing device, a first polygonal mesh representing a human body part, wherein the first polygonal mesh is compliant with a target application topology;receiving a second polygonal mesh representing the human body part, wherein the second polygonal mesh is derived from a plurality of images of a person; andmodifying at least one of the first polygonal mesh or the second polygonal mesh to optimize a value of a metric reflecting a difference between the first polygonal mesh and the second polygonal mesh.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:receiving the plurality of images from a mobile computing device.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:receiving the plurality of images from a specialized computing device equipped with a still image camera and a light source, wherein a lens of the still image camera and the light source are equipped with cross-polarizing filters.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the part of the human body comprises a head.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the metric reflects at least one of: a difference between a first curvature of the first polygonal mesh and a second curvature of the second polygonal mesh claim 1 , a difference between a first ...

TECHNIQUES FOR SPATIAL DATA PROJECTION

A system including a projection device configured to emit a plurality of light beams, where each individual light beam is emitted with a unique path within an environment, and where each individual light beam has a modulation pattern configured to transmit data corresponding to the unique path. The system also includes a receiver device having a sensor configured to detect at least one individual light beam of the plurality of light beams, a receiver processor configured to identify the modulation pattern of the detected individual light beam and generate response instructions based on the position data transmitted via the modulation pattern, and an output device configured to output a response based on the generated response instructions. 1. A system , comprising:a projection device configured to emit a plurality of light beams, wherein each individual light beam is emitted with a unique path within an environment, and wherein each individual light beam comprises a modulation pattern configured to transmit position data corresponding to the unique path; and a sensor configured to detect at least one individual light beam of the plurality of light beams;', 'a receiver processor configured to identify the modulation pattern of the detected individual light beam and generate a location-specific special effect command comprising instructions to activate a light source of the receiver device based on the position data transmitted via the modulation pattern; and', 'an output device configured to drive activation of the light source of the receiver device in a location-specific manner based on the generated location-specific special effect command., 'a receiver device, comprising2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. (canceled)5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the receiver device comprises an aerial drone claim 1 , and wherein the aerial drone is configured to follow a flight path and activate the light source based on the generated location-specific special effect command.6. The ...

QUANTIFICATION OF BIOMARKERS PRESENT IN DRIED PHYSIOLOGICAL SAMPLES

The present disclosure relates to digital immunoassays performed on diluted samples obtained from dried blood spots, for example dried capillary blood samples, to detect the presence or absence of a physiological condition by quantifying one or a combination of biomarkers at concentrations indicative of the condition. 1. A method to test for a suspected neural injury in a subject , comprising:i) eluting a dried sample of physiological fluid in a diluent to form a liquid sample, the physiological fluid obtained from the subject within 24 hours of an occurrence of the suspected neural injury;ii) exposing at least a portion of the liquid sample to a plurality of capture objects, the plurality of capture objects comprising binding surfaces having affinity for one or more biomarkers selected from the group consisting of NF-L, GFAP, UCH L1, Tau, A beta 40, A beta 42, S100B, and NSE;iii) binding at least one capture object of the plurality of capture objects to at least one molecule of the one or more biomarkers;iv) verifying that a statistically significant proportion of the exposed plurality of capture objects are not bound to any of the one or more biomarkers; andv) obtaining one or more concentrations of the one or more biomarkers in the liquid sample.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the suspected neural injury is a suspected traumatic brain injury.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the suspected neural injury is collateral to childbirth the subject.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the dried sample of physiological fluid comprises one or more dried spots of capillary blood.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the diluent comprises human IgG at a concentration of between 1 mg/mL and 10 mg/mL.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the one or more biomarkers is at least two biomarkers and the obtained one or more concentrations is at least two concentrations claim 1 , wherein the obtaining comprises:i) calculating at least two measured parameters based on Poisson and/or ...

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CAMERA-BASED AUTONOMOUS PARKING

Camera-based autonomous parking is disclosed. An autonomous parking procedure can include detecting parking lines in images captured by a camera on a vehicle. The vehicle can be localized with respect to the parking lines based on location data for the vehicle from a GPS receiver and a location determination for the vehicle based on detected ends of the parking lines. The vehicle can further determine an occupancy state of one or more parking spaces formed by the two or more parking lines using a range sensor on the vehicle and select an empty space. A region of interest including the selected space can be identified and one or more parking lines of the selected space can be detected in an image of the region of interest. The vehicle can autonomously move to reduce errors between the location of the vehicle and the final parking position within the selected space. 1. A vehicle comprising:a camera;a range sensor;a GPS receiver;one or more actuator systems; and detecting two or more parking lines in one or more images captured by the camera;', location data of the vehicle determined from the GPS receiver, and', 'a location determination for the vehicle based on detected ends of the two or more parking lines;, 'localizing the vehicle with respect to the two or more parking lines based on, 'determining an occupancy state of one or more parking spaces formed by the two or more parking lines using the range sensor;', 'in accordance with a determination that the occupancy state of a respective parking space of the one or more parking spaces is empty, selecting the respective parking space;', 'identifying a region of interest including the selected parking space;', 'detecting one or more selected parking lines of the selected parking space within one or more captured images including all or part of the region of interest;', 'calculating one or more errors of a current location of the vehicle based on the one or more selected parking lines; and', 'moving the vehicle, using ...

MECHANICALLY PROGRAMMABLE CLOSED FLUID ACTUATION SYSTEM

Aspects of the disclosure relate to methods, apparatus, and systems for actuating a soft robot. An actuation system includes a camshaft, a motor configured to drive the camshaft to rotate around a rotational axis, and an air bladder configured to expel fluid from the air bladder during compression and draw fluid into the air bladder during decompression. The system further includes a cam coupled to the camshaft that is configured to rotate around the rotational axis when the camshaft is driven and compress or decompress the air bladder based on a physical profile of the cam as the cam rotates around the rotational axis. The system also includes a soft robot coupled to the air bladder, wherein the soft robot is actuated to move based on the fluid inserted into the soft robot during compression or the fluid removed from the soft robot during decompression. 1. An actuation system for actuating a soft robot , the actuation system comprising:a camshaft;a motor configured to drive the camshaft to rotate around a rotational axis;an air bladder configured to expel fluid from the air bladder during compression of the air bladder and draw fluid into the air bladder during decompression of the air bladder; rotate around the rotational axis when the camshaft is driven, and', 'compress or decompress the air bladder based on a physical profile of the cam as the cam rotates around the rotational axis; and, 'a cam coupled to the camshaft and configured toa soft robot coupled to the air bladder, wherein the soft robot is actuated to move based on the fluid expelled from the air bladder that is inserted into the soft robot during compression of the air bladder or the fluid removed from the soft robot that is drawn into the air bladder during decompression of the air bladder.2. The actuation system of claim 1 , further comprising:a hinge configured to cooperate with the cam; anda finger formed on the hinge,wherein the hinge moves in a direction away from the rotational axis or a ...

QUANTIFICATION OF BIOMARKERS PRESENT IN PHYSIOLOGICAL SAMPLES

The present disclosure relates to immunoassays for NF-L, GFAP, UCH L1, and Tau performed on liquid samples derived from physiological fluids such as venous blood to detect the presence or absence of a physiological condition by quantifying one or a combination of NF-L, GFAP, UCH L1, and Tau at concentrations indicative of the condition. 1. A kit , comprising:i) a plurality of capture agents configured to separately bind to two or more types of analytes selected from the group consisting of NF-L, GFAP, UCH L1, and Tau;ii) a plurality of detection agents configured to separately bind to the selected two or more types of analytes;iii) a sample diluent comprising human IgG at a concentration of between 1 mg/mL and 10 mg/mL; andiv) a plurality of calibration solutions comprising a plurality of predetermined concentrations of the selected two or more types of analytes.2. The kit of claim 1 , wherein the sample diluent further comprises at least 15 mcg/mL of at least one heterophile blocking agent exclusive of the human IgG.3. The kit of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of calibration solutions are pre-diluted for use to determine a calibration standard curve without further dilution.4. The kit of claim 3 , wherein the two or more types of analytes is four types of analytes consisting of NF-L claim 3 , GFAP claim 3 , UCH L1 claim 3 , and Tau.5. The kit of claim 4 , wherein the plurality of calibration solutions is between 6 and 10 calibration solutions claim 4 , inclusive of an NF-L-free claim 4 , GFAP-free claim 4 , UCH L1-free claim 4 , and Tau-free control solution.6. The kit of claim 5 , wherein the plurality of calibration solutions comprise:i) a first calibration solution comprising NF-L at a concentration of at least 0.5 pg/mL, GFAP at a concentration of at least 1 pg/mL, UCH L1 at a concentration of at least 10 pg/mL, and Tau at a concentration of at least 0.1 pg/mL;ii) a second calibration solution comprising NF-L at a concentration of at least 450 pg/mL, GFAP at a ...

CAMERA BASED AUTO DRIVE AUTO CHARGE

A vehicle control system for moving a vehicle to a target location is disclosed. According to examples of the disclosure, a camera captures one or more images of a known object corresponding to the target location. An on-board computer having stored thereon information about the known object can process the one or more images to determine vehicle location with respect to the known object. The system can use the vehicle's determined location and a feedback controller to move the vehicle to the target location. 1. A vehicle control system , comprising:a camera included in a vehicle, the camera configured to capture one or more images of an object, wherein the one or more captured images include a plurality of visual features of the object; 'a processor configured to determine locations of the plurality of visual features within the one or more images, and determine a location of the camera with respect to the object based on the determined locations of the plurality of visual features within the one or more images; and', 'a computing system operatively coupled to the camera, the computing system comprisinga controller configured to move the vehicle to a particular location with respect to the object based on the determined location of the camera with respect to the object.2. The vehicle control system of claim 1 , wherein:the memory is further configured to store a position and an orientation of the camera with respect to the vehicle; andthe processor is further configured to determine a location of the vehicle with respect to the object based on the position and the orientation of the camera with respect to the vehicle.3. The vehicle control system of claim 1 , wherein the location of the camera with respect to the object comprises one or more of a distance of the camera from the object claim 1 , a lateral angle of the camera with respect to the object claim 1 , and a heading angle of the camera with respect to the object.4. The vehicle control system of claim 3 , ...

CAMERA-BASED SYSTEM FOR REDUCING REFLECTIVITY OF A REFLECTIVE SURFACE

A vehicle includes one or more dimmable mirrors, one or more cameras configured to capture images of surroundings of the vehicle, and one or more processors coupled to the one or more dimmable mirrors and the one or more cameras. The one or more processors are configured to identify one or more headlights of another vehicle in the captured images, determine whether the one or more headlights satisfy mirror dimming criteria, including a criterion that is satisfied when the one or more headlights are located in a respective region of the captured images, in accordance with a determination that the one or more headlights satisfy the mirror dimming criteria, dim the dimmable mirrors based on one or more characteristics of the one or more headlights, and in accordance with a determination that the one or more headlights do not satisfy the mirror dimming criteria, forgo dimming the dimmable mirrors. 1. A vehicle comprising:one or more dimmable mirrors;one or more cameras configured to capture images of surroundings of the vehicle; and identify one or more headlights of another vehicle in the captured images;', 'determine whether the one or more headlights satisfy mirror dimming criteria, including a criterion that is satisfied when the one or more headlights are located in a respective region of the captured images;', 'in accordance with a determination that the one or more headlights satisfy the mirror dimming criteria, dim the one or more dimmable mirrors based on one or more characteristics of the one or more headlights; and', 'in accordance with a determination that the one or more headlights do not satisfy the mirror dimming criteria, forgo dimming the one or more dimmable mirrors., 'one or more processors coupled to the one or more dimmable mirrors and the one or more cameras, the one or more processors configured to2. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the one or more dimmable mirrors include one or more side view mirrors.3. The vehicle of claim 2 , wherein the ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VISIBILITY RANGE DETECTION

A system for calculating a visibility range from a vehicle is disclosed. The system comprises a high dynamic range image sensor system comprising a pixel array including a plurality of pixels. The image sensor further includes readout circuitry in electrical communication with each pixel of the pixel array. The readout circuitry is operable to readout a distinct pixel value corresponding to one of a plurality of exposure times for each pixel in a single image frame. The system further comprises at least one processor in communication with the readout circuitry. The processor is operable to calculate a visibility range from the vehicle based on a plurality of image processing algorithms. 1. A system for calculating a visibility range for a vehicle comprising: a pixel array comprising a plurality of pixels; and', 'readout circuitry in electrical communication with each pixel of the pixel array and operable to readout a distinct pixel value corresponding to one of a plurality of exposure times for each pixel in a single image frame;', 'calculate a visibility range from the vehicle based on a plurality of image processing algorithms.', 'at least one processor in communication with the readout circuitry, wherein, the processor is operable to], 'a high dynamic range image sensor system comprising2. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of image processing algorithms comprise at least one of a horizon boundary contrast algorithm claim 1 , an edge contrast algorithm claim 1 , a color contrast claim 1 , and an image texture algorithm.3. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the processor is further operable to identify at least one edge of an object.4. The system according to claim 3 , wherein the edge is identified based on a contrast identified between the distinct pixel values of at least two neighboring pixels of the pixel array.5. The system according to claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of exposure times is selected from a plurality of ...

SELF-SEALING TIRE SEALANT AND PNEUMATIC VEHICLE TIRE

Self-sealing tire sealants are provided which contain fragments and/or residues of expanded solids, where the solids are selected from the group containing expandable graphite and microspheres. In some aspects, the microspheres include at least isobutane and/or isopentane as blowing agents. The microspheres may also have a shell containing at least one polymer, and in some cases the polymer is at least one copolymer of acrylonitrile and methyl acrylate. The self-sealing tire sealant may further include graphene structures. In some aspects the interior of a pneumatic vehicle tire has the self-sealing tire sealant disposed on the inner surface, opposite the tire tread, and the layer thickness of the tire sealant may be from 0.5 to 8 mm. 1. A pneumatic vehicle tire comprising a tread , an inner layer , and a tire sealant disposed upon the inner layer and opposite the tread;wherein the tire sealant comprises fragments of expanded solids selected from the group containing expandable graphite and microspheres; and,wherein the tire sealant provides sealing by flowing into a defect site penetrating the tread and the inner layer.2. The pneumatic vehicle tire of claim 1 , wherein the microspheres comprise at least one of isobutane and isopentane as blowing agents.3. The pneumatic vehicle tire of claim 1 , wherein the microspheres comprise a shell comprising at least one polymer.4. The pneumatic vehicle tire of claim 3 , wherein the shell is attached chemically with a polymer matrix of the tire sealant by way of a sulfur network.5. The pneumatic vehicle tire of claim 1 , wherein the tire sealant further comprises graphene structures.6. The pneumatic vehicle tire of claim 1 , wherein the tire sealant is sprayed onto the inner layer claim 1 , and opposite the tread of claim 1 , the pneumatic vehicle tire after vulcanization of the pneumatic vehicle tire.7. The pneumatic vehicle tire of claim 1 , wherein the tire sealant has a layer thickness of from 0.5 to 8 mm.8. A pneumatic ...

COMPOSITE DISPLAY FROM ONE OR MORE CAMERAS

Displays for a vehicle can be used to display a composite feed from one or more cameras. In some examples, the vehicle display can be a rear-view mirror replacement display. In some examples, the vehicle can include feeds from a rear-view camera and two side-view cameras. The composite feed for the display can be adapted according to monitored conditions. For example, when a vehicle is detected in a blind spot, the composite feed can be adapted to add a feed from the corresponding side view camera. In some examples, when a vehicle is detected in the blind spot, the composite feed can be adapted to increase the proportion of the display area allocated to the side-view camera feed from the corresponding side-view camera. In some examples, when a vehicle is detected in the blind spot, the corresponding side-view camera view can be visually distinguished. 1. A vehicle comprising:a plurality of cameras;a display; anda processor coupled to the plurality of cameras and the display, the processor configured to display, on the display, a composite feed based on input feeds from the plurality of cameras;wherein the processor allocates a first area of the display to a first input feed of a first camera of the plurality of cameras, allocates a second area of the display to a second input feed of a second camera of the plurality of cameras, and allocates a third area of the display to a third input feed of a third camera of the plurality of cameras; andwherein the first area is different than the second area or the third area.2. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the first camera comprises a rear-view camera claim 1 , the second camera comprises a first side-view camera claim 1 , and the third camera comprises a second side-view camera.3. The vehicle of claim 2 , wherein the first area comprises more than a third of the display area and wherein the second area and the third area each comprises less than a third of the display area.4. The vehicle of claim 2 , the processor further ...

Systems and methods for controlling a vehicle camera

Camera control systems and methods for providing a dynamic view of the environment outside of a vehicle are presented. One or more cameras are configured to capture at least one view of the environment outside of the vehicle. Control circuitry detects at least one of the speed of the vehicle and the pitch angle of the vehicle (e.g., by using a speedometer and inclinometer). The control circuitry selects a view angle based on the at least one of the speed of the vehicle and the pitch angle of the vehicle. The control circuitry then displays, based on an output of the at least one camera, a view of the environment outside of the vehicle from the selected view angle on a display of the vehicle.

CAMERA-BASED DETECTION OF OBJECTS PROXIMATE TO A VEHICLE

A system is disclosed. The system comprises one or more processors, and a memory including instructions, which when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to perform a method. The method includes receiving image data from a first camera mounted on a vehicle, the vehicle including an element configured to open into a space external to the vehicle, and the image data indicative of a motion of the first camera with respect to an environment of the vehicle. Whether an object, external to the vehicle, will interfere with the opening of the element into the space is determined, the determination based on the motion, indicated in the image data, of the first camera with respect to the environment of the vehicle. 1. A system comprising:one or more processors; and receiving image data from a first camera mounted on a vehicle, the vehicle including an element configured to open into a space external to the vehicle, and the image data indicative of a motion of the first camera with respect to an environment of the vehicle; and', 'determining whether an object, external to the vehicle, will interfere with the opening of the element into the space, the determination based on the motion, indicated in the image data, of the first camera with respect to the environment of the vehicle., 'a memory including instructions, which when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to perform a method comprising2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the element comprises a door configured to open into an interaction space external to the vehicle.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein determining whether the object will interfere with the opening of the element into the space comprises:generating a depth from motion map of the environment of the vehicle using the image data, the depth from motion map including the object;in accordance with a determination that the object, in the depth from motion map, is within the space into which the ...

Stereo camera-based detection of objects proximate to a vehicle

A system is disclosed. The system includes one or more processors, and a memory including instructions, which when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to perform a method. The method includes receiving first image data from a first image sensor mounted on a vehicle and second image data from a second image sensor mounted on the vehicle, the vehicle including an element configured to open into a space external to the vehicle; generating a depth map from a comparison of the first image data and the second image data, the depth map including an object; in accordance with a determination that the object, in the depth map, is within the space into which the element is configured to open, determining that the object will interfere with opening of the element into the space; and in accordance with a determination that the object, in the depth map, is not within the space into which the element is configured to open, determining that the object will not interfere with opening of the element into the space.

GAZE-ACTUATED USER INTERFACE WITH VISUAL FEEDBACK

A method to provide visual feedback for gazed-based user-interface navigation includes presenting, on a display, a first image representing a digital object available for user interaction, recognizing a user gaze axis, and computing a point of intersection of the user gaze axis through the first image. An offset distance between the point of intersection and a reference position of the first image then recognized, and a second image is presented on the display. The second image is presented displaced from the point of intersection by an amount dependent on the offset distance. 1. A method to provide visual feedback for gazed-based user-interface navigation , the method comprising:presenting on a display a first image representing a digital object available for user interaction;recognizing a user gaze axis;computing a point of intersection of the user gaze axis through the first image;recognizing an offset distance between the point of intersection and a reference position of the first image; andpresenting a second image on the display displaced from the point of intersection by an amount dependent on the offset distance.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising estimating coordinates of the gaze axis based on signal from a camera configured to image an eye of the user.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising estimating coordinates of the gaze axis based on signal from a non-imaging gaze-tracking sensor.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising estimating coordinates of the gaze axis based on skeletal tracking of the user.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the skeletal tracking employs a camera system directed toward the user claim 4 , and wherein the display is a stationary display.6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising estimating coordinates of the gaze axis based on signal from an inertial measurement sensor worn by the user.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the gaze axis extends no farther than a focal point of the user.8. The method of claim ...

In vitro diagnostic devices for nervous system injury and other neural disorders

The present invention relates to an exemplary in vitro diagnostic (IVD) device used to detect the presence of and/or severity of neural injuries or neuronal disorders in a subject. The IVD device relies on an immunoassay which identifies biomarkers that are diagnostic of neural injury and/or neuronal disorders in a biological sample, such as whole blood, plasma, serum, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). The inventive IVD device may measure one or more of several neural specific markers in a biological sample and output the results to a machine readable format wither to a display device or to a storage device internal or external to the IVD.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING A VISIBILITY STATE

The present invention is generally directed to methods and systems of estimating visibility around a vehicle and automatically configuring one or more systems in response to the visibility level. The visibility level can be estimated by comparing two images of the vehicle's surroundings, each taken from a different perspective. Distance of objects in the images can be estimated based on the disparity between the two images, and the visibility level (e.g., a distance) can be estimated based on the farthest object that is visible in the images. 1. A non-transitory computer readable storage medium storing instructions which , when executed by a vehicle including one or more processors , cause the vehicle to perform a method of estimating visibility around the vehicle , the method comprising the steps of:receiving first image data and second image data from one or more image sensors mounted on the vehicle;generating a disparity map between the first image data and the second image data; andestimating a visibility level based on the disparity map between the first image data and the second image data.2. The non-transitory computer readable storage medium of claim 1 , the method further comprising the step of increasing the brightness of one or more lights of the vehicle in accordance with the estimated visibility level being below a predetermined threshold.3. The non-transitory computer readable storage medium of claim 1 , the method further comprising the step of activating one or more fog lights of the vehicle in accordance with the estimated visibility level being below a predetermined threshold.4. The non-transitory computer readable storage medium of claim 1 , the method further comprising the step of: disabling a driving assistance system in accordance with the estimated visibility level being below a predetermined threshold.5. The non-transitory computer readable storage medium of claim 1 , the method further comprising the step of reducing a confidence level of a ...

Vehicle Tire

The invention relates to a pneumatic vehicle tire having an inner liner composed of a sulfur-crosslinked rubber mixture containing 80 to 100 phr (parts by weight, based on 100 parts by weight of all rubbers in the mixture) of at least one butyl rubber and/or halogenated butyl rubber, at least one filler, 1 to 60 phr of at least one coumarone-indene resin and 1 to 60 phr of at least one aliphatic hydrocarbon resin, wherein the total mass of coumarone-indene resin and aliphatic hydrocarbon resin does not exceed 65 phr. 16.-. (canceled)8. The pneumatic vehicle tire as claimed in claim 7 , wherein the sulfur-crosslinked rubber mixture of the inner liner contains 80 to 100 phr of at least one halogenated butyl rubber.9. The pneumatic vehicle tire as claimed in claim 7 , wherein the sulfur-crosslinked rubber mixture of the inner liner contains up to 20 phr of at least one further diene rubber selected from the group consisting of polyisoprene claim 7 , polybutadiene claim 7 , styrene-butadiene copolymer and epoxidized natural rubber.10. The pneumatic vehicle tire as claimed in claim 7 , wherein the sulfur-crosslinked rubber mixture of the inner liner contains 5 to 30 phr of at least one coumarone-indene resin.11. The pneumatic vehicle tire as claimed in claim 7 , wherein the sulfur-crosslinked rubber mixture of the inner liner contains 5 to 30 phr of at least one aliphatic hydrocarbon resin.12. The pneumatic vehicle tire as claimed in claim 7 , wherein the sulfur-crosslinked rubber mixture of the inner liner is free of plasticizer oils and processing aids. The invention relates to a pneumatic vehicle tire having an inner liner composed of a sulfur-crosslinked rubber mixture.In tubeless pneumatic vehicle tires, an inner liner of minimum air permeability disposed radially on the inside ensures that the air pumped into the tire does not escape. It is necessary to counteract the escape of the air since escape leads to a low pressure in the tire that greatly impairs the ...

SELF-SEALING TIRE SEALANT AND PNEUMATIC VEHICLE TIRE

Self-sealing tire sealants are provided which contain fragments and/or residues of expanded solids, where the solids are selected from the group containing expandable graphite and microspheres. In some aspects, the microspheres include at least isobutane and/or isopentane as blowing agents. The microspheres may also have a shell containing at least one polymer, and in some cases the polymer is at least one copolymer of acrylonitrile and methyl acrylate. The self-sealing tire sealant may further include graphene structures. In some aspects the interior of a pneumatic vehicle tire has the self-sealing tire sealant disposed on the inner surface, opposite the tire tread, and the layer thickness of the tire sealant may be from 0.5 to 8 mm. 17.-. (canceled)8. A self-sealing tire sealant comprising fragments of expanded solids , the solids being selected from the group containing expandable graphite and microspheres.9. The self-sealing tire sealant of claim 8 , wherein the microspheres comprise at least one of isobutane and isopentane as blowing agents.10. The self-sealing tire sealant of claim 8 , wherein the microspheres have a shell comprising at least one polymer.11. The self-sealing tire sealant of claim 10 , wherein the polymer is at least one copolymer of acrylonitrile and methyl acrylate.12. The self-sealing tire sealant of further comprising graphene structures.13. The self-sealing tire sealant of as disposed on an inner surface of claim 8 , and opposite the tread of claim 8 , a pneumatic vehicle tire.14. The self-sealing tire sealant of as disposed on the inner surface and having a layer thickness of from 0.5 to 8 mm.15. A self-sealing tire sealant comprising residues of expanded solids claim 13 , the solids being selected from the group containing expandable graphite and microspheres.16. The self-sealing tire sealant of claim 15 , wherein the microspheres comprise at least one of isobutane and isopentane as blowing agents.17. The self-sealing tire sealant of ...

Occupant Awareness Monitoring for Autonomous Vehicles

Systems and methods are described for monitoring awareness of a vehicle occupant. An approach may involve connecting, by the vehicle, to a wireless device of the vehicle occupant, receiving, by the vehicle, a signal from the wireless device indicative of activity of the vehicle occupant and processing the signal to determine a level of awareness of the vehicle occupant, determining whether the level of awareness of the vehicle occupant satisfies a threshold, and generating, by the vehicle, an alert based upon whether the level of awareness of the vehicle occupant satisfies the threshold. 1. A method of monitoring awareness of a vehicle occupant , the method comprising:connecting, by the vehicle, to a wireless device of the vehicle occupant;receiving, by the vehicle, a signal from the wireless device indicative of activity of the vehicle occupant and processing the signal to determine a level of awareness of the vehicle occupant;determining whether the level of awareness of the vehicle occupant satisfies a threshold; andgenerating, by the vehicle, an alert based upon whether the level of awareness of the vehicle occupant satisfies the threshold.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the vehicle is a level 3 claim 1 , 4 or 5 autonomous vehicle.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the wireless device comprises a smartphone proximate the occupant.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the signal from the wireless device comprises a value indicative of motion of the smartphone.5. The method of claim 3 , wherein the signal from the wireless device comprises a value indicative of the occupant's usage of the smartphone.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the wireless device comprises a fitness monitor worn by the occupant.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein the signal from the wireless device comprises a value indicative of the occupant's heart rate claim 6 , blood oxygen level claim 6 , or blood glucose level.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the alert comprises a visible alert claim ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO CONTROL AN ENTERTAINMENT FIGURE

An animated figure system includes an animated figure comprising a flexible skin layer, an actuating system coupled to a connection location of the flexible skin layer, and an automation controller. The automation controller is configured to access a digital model of the animated figure, in which the digital model comprises a vertex associated with the connection location, determine a first positioning of the vertex within the digital model, and control the actuating system to set a second positioning of the connection location based on the first positioning of the vertex. 1. An animated figure system , comprising:an animated figure comprising a flexible skin layer;an actuating system coupled to a connection location of the flexible skin layer; and access a digital model of the animated figure, wherein the digital model comprises a vertex associated with the connection location;', 'determine a first positioning of the vertex within the digital model; and', 'control the actuating system to set a second positioning of the connection location based on the first positioning of the vertex., 'an automation controller configured to2. The animated figure system of claim 1 , wherein the actuating system comprises an actuator and an extension claim 1 , wherein the extension extends between the connection location to the actuator claim 1 , and wherein the automation controller is configured to control the actuator to move the extension to set the second positioning of the connection location.3. The animated figure system of claim 2 , comprising a support coupled to the extension at a location between the connection location and the actuator via a joint that enables the extension to rotate relative to the support.4. The animated figure system of claim 3 , comprising a base claim 3 , wherein the support and the actuator are coupled to the base claim 3 , and wherein the support is configured to bend relative to the base as the extension moves relative to the base.5. The animated ...

ACTUATION CONFIGURATION AND METHOD

An actuation configuration including a baffle having an opening, a plug comprising a plug material extrudable into the opening and compactable therein to hold a differential across the baffle. A borehole system including a housing, a seat in the housing presenting an opening, a plug comprising a plug material extrudable into the opening and compactable therein to hold a differential across seat. A method for treating a borehole including running a plug onto a baffle, extruding plug material into an opening of the baffle, compacting the plug material in the opening to support a target differential pressure across the baffle, and actuating a borehole tool. A method for treating a borehole including running a deformable plug through a restriction, landing the plug on a seat having an opening, compacting material of the deformable plug into the opening to support a differential pressure thereacross, actuating a borehole tool.

HEAD-MOUNTED DEVICE FOR DISPLAYING PROJECTED IMAGES

A system includes a projection device configured to project images onto a receiver surface of a viewing device. The viewing device includes a screen having the receiver surface and a viewing surface opposite the receiver surface. The screen is configured to permit transmission of the images through the screen, from the receiver surface, to the viewing surface such that the images are viewable on the viewing surface. The viewing device also includes a focusing lens configured to focus the images for a user when wearing the viewing device. Further, the system includes a tracking system configured to determine a location and orientation of the receiver surface of the viewing device. The projection device is configured to adjust image properties of the images based at least in part on the determined location and orientation of the receiver surface.

Systems and methods for multi-sectional show robot

A robotic system includes a multi-sectional show robot. The multi-sectional show robot includes a primary robot with a controller and one or more sensors. The one or more sensors are configured to acquire feedback indicative of an environment surrounding the primary robot. The multi-sectional show robot also includes a secondary robot configured to removably couple to the primary robot to transition the multi-sectional show robot between a disengaged configuration, in which the primary robot is decoupled from the secondary robot, and an engaged configuration, in which the primary robot is coupled to the secondary robot. The controller is configured to operate the primary robot based on the feedback and a first control scheme with the multi-sectional show robot in the disengaged configuration and to operate the primary robot based on a second control scheme with the multi-sectional show robot in the engaged configuration.

LIGHT DISPLAY SYSTEMS AND METHODS

A light display system may display an image to a user and/or an audience using a persistence of vision effect. In an embodiment, a light display system includes a light source configured to emit a plurality of light patterns that correspond to multiple frames of an image. The light source is configured to sequentially emit the plurality of light patterns based on instructions from a control system such that the multiple frames are presented in a sequence at a first rate. The light display system also includes an image expander configured to reflect the plurality of light patterns toward a user of the head-mounted device, wherein at least a portion of the image expander is configured to rotate relative to the light source at a second rate that is coordinated with the first rate by the control system to thereby display the image for visualization by the user. 1. A light display system , comprising:a light source configured to emit a plurality of light patterns that correspond to multiple frames of an image, wherein the light source is configured to sequentially emit the plurality of light patterns based on instructions from a control system such that the multiple frames are presented in a sequence at a first rate; and 'an image expander configured to reflect the plurality of light patterns toward a user of the head-mounted device, wherein at least a portion of the image expander is configured to rotate relative to the light source at a second rate that is coordinated with the first rate by the control system to thereby display the image for visualization by the user.', 'a head-mounted device, comprising2. The light display system of claim 1 , wherein the portion of the image expander comprises a first reflective surface configured to reflect at least a portion of light emitted by the light source toward the user of the head-mounted device claim 1 , wherein the first reflective surface is configured to rotate relative to the light source at the second rate.3. The light ...

USING POSITION ESTIMATE ERROR BOUNDS FOR SAFE VEHICLE NAVIGATION

A system that performs a method is disclosed. The system receives information about a map, which includes information about one or more zones in the map. While navigating a vehicle along a driving path within the map, the system receives information about the location of the vehicle in the map. The system estimates an error bounds of the location of the vehicle, and determines in which of the one or more zones in the map the error bounds is located within. In response to the determination: in accordance with a determination that the error bounds is located within a first zone in the map, the system causes the vehicle to perform a driving operation. In accordance with a determination that the error bounds is located within a second zone of the one or more zones in the map, the system causes the vehicle to perform a different driving operation. 1. A system comprising:one or more sensors;one or more processors coupled to the one or more sensors; and receiving information about a map comprising one or more zones; and', receiving, via the one or more sensors, information about a location of the vehicle in the map;', 'estimating an error bounds of the location of the vehicle in the map;', 'determining in which of the one or more zones in the map the error bounds is located within; and', in accordance with a determination that the error bounds is located within a first zone of the one or more zones in the map, performing a first driving operation; and', 'in accordance with a determination that the error bounds is located within a second zone, and not within the first zone, of the one or more zones in the map, performing a second driving operation, different from the first driving operation., 'in response to the determination], 'while navigating a vehicle along a driving path within the map], 'a memory including instructions, which when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to perform a method comprising2. The system of claim 1 , wherein: ...

PRODUCING THREE-DIMENSIONAL REPRESENTATION BASED ON IMAGES OF AN OBJECT

An example method of generating three-dimensional objects based on two-dimensional images of at least part of the object may include: receiving, from a mobile computing device, a notification indicating that a plurality of images depicting an object have been uploaded to a first storage location; transmitting, to a rendering application, a rendering request specifying the first storage location; receiving, from the rendering application, a rendering response indicating that a polygonal mesh representing the images of the object has been stored at a second storage location; transmitting, to an interactive video gaming device, a notification of comprising an identifier of the third second storage location; and making a file comprising the polygonal mesh available for download by the interactive video gaming device. 1. A method , comprising:receiving, from a mobile computing device, a notification indicating that a plurality of images depicting an object have been uploaded to a first storage location;transmitting, to a rendering application, a rendering request specifying the first storage location;receiving, from the rendering application, a rendering response indicating that a polygonal mesh representing the images of the object has been stored at a second storage location;transmitting, to an interactive video gaming device, a notification of comprising an identifier of the third second storage location; andmaking, by a processing device, a file comprising the polygonal mesh available for download by the interactive video gaming device.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the object is represented by a human body.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:receiving a download request from the interactive video gaming device;transmitting a file comprising the polygonal mesh to the interactive video gaming device.4. The method of claim 3 , further comprising:transmitting, to the interactive video gaming device, a texture comprising a mapping a plurality of image ...

USING CAMERAS FOR DETECTING OBJECTS NEAR A VEHICLE

A method for autonomously controlling a vehicle is disclosed. In some examples, a vehicle can maneuver out of a parking space in an autonomous and unmanned operation. While parking, the vehicle can capture first one or more images of its surroundings and store the images in a memory included in the vehicle. Upon starting up, the vehicle can capture second one or more images of its surroundings and compare them to the first one or more images to determine if there is an object, person, or animal proximate to the vehicle, for example. In some examples, in accordance with a determination that there is no object, person, or vehicle present that was not present during parking, the vehicle can autonomously move from the parking space with or without a user present in the vehicle. 1. A method of controlling a vehicle , the method comprising:capturing one or more first images of the vehicle's surroundings with one or more external cameras of the vehicle;storing the one or more first images in a memory included in the vehicle;receiving an input corresponding to a request to move the vehicle; ["capturing one or more second images of the vehicle's surroundings with the one or more external cameras;", 'comparing the one or more second images to the one or more first images and determining whether there are differences between the one or more second images and the one or more first images; and', 'in accordance with a determination that there are not differences between the one or more second images and the one or more first images, autonomously moving the vehicle in accordance with the input, and', 'in accordance with a determination that there are differences between the one or more second images and the one or more first images, determining whether the differences are indicative of an object proximate to the vehicle., 'in response to receiving the input2. The method of claim 1 , wherein:capturing the one or more first images occurs while performing a parking operating for the ...

METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND MEDIA FOR CONTROLLING ACCESS TO VEHICLE FEATURES

Methods, systems, and media for controlling access to vehicle features are provided. In some embodiments, the method comprises: determining identifying information of a driver of a vehicle; receiving an indication that the driver wants to activate a feature of the vehicle; determining whether the driver is qualified to activate the feature based on the identifying information; in response to determining that the driver is not qualified to activate the feature, inhibiting activation of the feature and causing a user interface to be presented that indicates that the feature cannot be used; and in response to determining that the driver is qualified to activate the feature, activating the feature. 1. A method for controlling access to vehicle features , comprising:determining identifying information of a driver of a vehicle;receiving an indication that the driver wants to activate a feature of the vehicle;determining, using a hardware processor associated with the vehicle, whether the driver is qualified to activate the feature based on the identifying information;in response to determining that the driver is not qualified to activate the feature, inhibiting activation of the feature and causing a user interface to be presented that indicates that the feature cannot be used; andin response to determining that the driver is qualified to activate the feature, activating the feature.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the feature allows the hardware processor to control steering of the vehicle.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein determining identifying information of the driver of the vehicle is based on at least one of facial recognition of the driver of the vehicle claim 1 , a key fob used to access the vehicle claim 1 , and user login information.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein determining whether the driver is qualified to activate the feature comprises determining whether the feature has been changed since a previous time the driver was indicated as qualified to ...

DUAL-CAMERA IMAGE CAPTURE SYSTEM

A dual-camera image capture system may include a first light source, disposed above a target area, a first mobile unit, configured to rotate around the target area, and a second mobile unit, operatively coupled to the first mobile unit, configured to move vertically along the first mobile unit. The dual-camera image capture system may further include a second light source, operatively coupled to the second mobile unit and a dual-camera unit, operatively coupled to the second mobile unit. The dual-camera image capture system may include a first camera configured to capture structural data and a second camera configured to capture color data. The first mobile unit and the second mobile unit may be configured to move the first camera and the second camera to face the target area in a variety of positions around the target area. 1. A dual-camera image capture system , comprising:a first light source, disposed above a target area;a first mobile unit configured to rotate around the target area;a second mobile unit operatively coupled to the first mobile unit configured to move vertically along the first mobile unit;a second light source, operatively coupled to the second mobile unit; and a first camera to capture structural data; and', 'a second camera to capture color data, wherein the first mobile unit and the second mobile unit are configured to move the first camera and the second camera to face the target area in a plurality of positions around the target area., 'a dual-camera unit, operatively coupled to the second mobile unit, comprising2. The dual-camera image capture system of claim 1 , further comprising a dual-camera image capture structure claim 1 , wherein the first light source is operatively coupled to a first position on a top of the dual-camera image capture structure claim 1 , and wherein the first mobile unit is operatively coupled to a rail of the dual-camera image capture structure.3. The dual-camera image capture system of claim 1 , wherein the first ...

MULTI-CAMERA IMAGE CAPTURE SYSTEM

A dual-camera image capture system may include a first light source, disposed above a target area, a first mobile unit, configured to rotate around the target area, and a second mobile unit, operatively coupled to the first mobile unit, configured to move vertically along the first mobile unit. The dual-camera image capture system may further include a second light source, operatively coupled to the second mobile unit and a dual-camera unit, operatively coupled to the second mobile unit. The dual-camera image capture system may include a first camera configured to capture structural data and a second camera configured to capture color data. The first mobile unit and the second mobile unit may be configured to move the first camera and the second camera to face the target area in a variety of positions around the target area. 1. A method , comprising:receiving, from a depth camera of a multi-camera image capture system, depth data of a physical object residing with a target area of the multi-camera image capture system;generating, by a processing device, an object scan map based on the depth data, wherein the object scan map specifies, for each node of a plurality of nodes, a first set of parameters for a structural camera of the multi-camera image capture system and a second set of parameters for a color camera of the multi-camera image capture system; andcausing the multi-camera image capture system to scan, using the object scan map, the physical object.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first set of parameters comprises a first position claim 1 , a first orientation claim 1 , and a first zoom level of the structural camera claim 1 , and wherein the second set of parameters comprises a second position claim 1 , a second orientation claim 1 , and a second zoom level of the color camera.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the depth data comprises a plurality of positions of surface points of the physical object in a three-dimensional space.4. The method of claim ...

ELECTROMAGNETIC ANIMATED FIGURE CONTROL SYSTEM

The present disclosure relates generally to an electromagnetic animated figure control system. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to techniques for actuating a figure, such as a plush toy, using addressable control nodes (e.g., electromagnetic coils) of an electromagnetic array. For example, an amusement park may include a control surface implemented to include the electromagnetic array. Further, an animated figure may include magnets in one or more components. Accordingly, while the animated figure may lack a power source, the animated figure may be controlled (e.g., actuated) via a controlled magnetic interaction between the control surface and the magnets. 1. A method of controlling an animated figure , the method comprising:receiving, at a control surface, a control signal;generating, using a first electromagnetic control node of the control surface, a first magnetic field based at least in part on the received control signal; andgenerating, using a second electromagnetic control node of the control surface, a second magnetic field based at least in part on the received control signal, wherein the first magnetic field and the second magnetic field are configured to cause an animated figure on the control surface to actuate from a first configuration to a second configuration based at least in part on an interaction between at least one magnet of the animated figure and the first magnetic field, the second magnetic field, or both the first magnetic field and the second magnetic field.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the interaction comprises a repulsion of the at least one magnet from the first magnetic field.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the interaction comprises an attraction of the at least one magnet to the first magnetic field.4. The method of claim 1 , comprising determining claim 1 , using a controller claim 1 , the control signal based at least in part on an input received at the controller.5. The method of claim 1 , comprising ...

METHOD FOR PRODUCING DIGLYCERIN

A pneumatic vehicle tire comprising an inner layer and a wheel comprising the pneumatic vehicle tire

Die Erfindung betrifft einen Fahrzeugluftreifen umfassend eine Innenschicht. Ferner betrifft die Erfindung ein Rad umfassend den Fahrzeugluftreifen. Die Innenschicht weist wenigstens eine Kautschukmischung auf, die 3 bis 25 phr wenigstens eines Butyl-Kautschuk-Ionomers enthält. The invention relates to a pneumatic vehicle tire comprising an inner layer. Furthermore, the invention relates to a wheel comprising the pneumatic vehicle tire. The inner layer comprises at least one rubber composition containing from 3 to 25 phr of at least one butyl rubber ionomer.

Production of carbonate esters from alcohol and chloroformate, used as perfumes and aroma agents

Production of (di)carbonate esters comprises reacting the corresponding chloroformate with an alcohol or diol in presence of acid scavenger. Production of (di)carbonate esters of formula (I) or (II) comprises reacting the corresponding chloroformate with an alcohol or diol in presence of acid scavenger. R<1>, R<2> = H or Me; R<3> = H, 1-6C alkyl, cyclohexyl, phenyl (optionally substituted) or an oxygen- or nitrogen-containing heterocycle; R<4> = 1-4C alkyl; R<5> = H or alkyl. Independent claims are included for use of (I) and (II) as perfumes or aroma agents.

Method for producing polycarbonate

METHOD FOR PRE-Esterification OF FREE FATTY ACIDS IN RAW FATS AND / OR OILS

METHOD FOR IMPROVED DISTILLATIVE WORKING UP OF GLYCERIN

Process for the preparation of diglycerin

Patent DE3822873C1

METHOD FOR PRODUCING LOW MOLECULAR ALKALIHUMINATES.

Process for the production of alkylated aromatic amines

Light bulb filament dampening system

A filament dampening system far a filament in a miniature lamp includes a glass bridge formed around the lead wires and the filament dampening wire.

Method of separating mixtures of fatty substances

ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE A method for separating fatty substance mixtures into components of different melting points by the "Rewetting or Hydrophilization Process", with the heat removal necessary for cooling and crystallizing higher melting fatty substance frac-tions being obtained essentially by vacuum evaporation of an aqueous non-surface-active electrolyte solution in direct con-tact with the fatty substance mixture.

Telephone line testing system

ABSTRACT Telephone line testing equipment in which a series of alternating current tone pulses are transmitted from the central office along the lines to a sensing means placed at a remote point in the circuit. The sensing means receives the coded tone pulse sequence, decodes it to determine if the address is correct, and if so, what information is present, and then either connect or disconnects the remote equipment from the line or, in the alternative, connects suitable loopback testing circuits to the line.

Process for producing low molecular alkali metal huminates

ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE The present invention relates to the synthetic produc-tion of alkali salts of low molecular humic acids. The produc-tion is carried out In that polyhydric phenols are oxidized in a weakly alkaline aqueous medium at a temperature ranging from 15 to 40°C, whereupon the reaction mixture is adjusted and/or buffered to a pH value in the range of 6.2 to 7.2 and the low molecular alkali huminates are purified by preparative chromato-graphy method, ultrafiltration, ultracentrifugation or electro-dialysis and are separated from undesired by-products.

Patent DE3709316C2

Pneumatic tire with steel carcass

Die Erfindung betrifft einen Fahrzeugluftreifen in Radialbauart, insbesondere für Personenkraftwagen, mit einem profilierten Laufstreifen, einem Gürtelverband aus mindestens zwei Gürtellagen, Wulstbereichen mit Wulstkernen und einer Karkasse mit Festigkeitsträgern aus Stahlkord. Die Karkasse (5) bildet im Reifen eine C-Lagenkonstruktion und enthält Stahlkorde aus drei oder fünf Stahlfilamenten (12), die einen für alle Stahlfilamente gleichen Durchmesser von 0,12mm bis 0,15mm aufweisen. Vorzugsweise handelt es sich dabei um eine 1x3 oder 1x5 Konstruktion. Vorzugsweise bestehen die Stahlfilamente (12) aus einem Stahl der Festigkeitsklasse SHT (super high tensile). <IMAGE> <IMAGE>

Functionalised magnetisable particle, consists of a functionalised material connected to carriers which can be magnetised

Functionalised magnetisable particle consists of functionalised materials connected to carriers which can be magnetised. The functionalised materials are not covalently bound to the carriers. The magnetisable carriers are surrounded by a polymer.

Process for the pre-esterification of free fatty acids in fats and oils

A PROCESS FOR THE PRE-ESTERIFICATION OF FREE FATTY ACIDS IN FATS AND OILS ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE A process for reducing the free fatty acid content of fats and oils by esterifying the free fatty acids with a lower monoalcohol in the presence of an acidic cation exchange resin as a solid esterification catalyst.

Direct radiographic imaging panel with shielding electrode

An image capture panel including a substrate (12) with a plurality of radiation detection sensors (10), a plurality of conductors (53) connected one to each radiation detection sensor, a plurality of amplifiers (52) connected to the sensors all on the substrate, and a field electrode (38) having a peripheral edge mounted above the radiation detection sensors and the conductors. A shielding electrode (56) may surround the field electrode peripheral edge or may completely cover the field electrode with a dielectric layer in-between. A shielding electrode may instead surround or completely cover each amplifier. The shielding electrode may be biased to ground (62) via a resistor (64), and may be constructed of a conductive paint, such as silver paint.

Pneumatic vehicle tire

A pneumatic vehicle tire of radial construction, especially for automobiles, is provided. The tire has a profiled tread strip, a belt structure of at least two belt plies, bead regions having bead cores, and a carcass having load-carrying members of steel cord. In the tire the carcass forms a C-ply construction and contains steel cords of three or five steel filaments, which all have the same diameter of 0.12 to 0.1 5mm.

Markers and assays for detection of neurotoxicity

A process and assay for diagnosing neurotoxicity in a subject is provided. The extent of a neurotoxic insult to a subject is assessed through the measurement of one or more biomarkers in a biological fluid, such as CSF or serum. Other uses and advantages afforded include pre-market drug discovery, monitoring, drug neurotoxicity screening and post market assessment of safety and monitoring for drug of known potential neurotoxicity.

DISCONTINUOUS METHOD FOR CARRYING OUT A HETEROGENICALLY CATALYZED REACTION AND SYSTEM FOR HETEROGENICALLY CATALYZED PRODUCTION

Bubble reaction using vapor permeation

Process for carrying out an equilibrium reaction in which one or more products are separated off by vapor permeation comprising the steps of: A) forming a reaction mixture comprising the reactants to be reacted in at least one reaction zone at a reaction temperature and reaction pressure selected so as to provide a reaction temperature above the boiling temperature of at least the product or products to be removed, wherein at least the product or products to be removed enters the resulting vapor phase in vapor form; B) passing the vapor phase containing the product or products to be removed to a zone remote from the reaction zone, which remote zone contains a semi-permeable membrane permeable to the product or products to be removed; C) carrying out vapor permeation in said remote zone to remove at least a portion of the product or products to be removed from said vapor phase; and D) returning the resulting vapor retentate from step C) to a reaction zone in step A). The process is especially useful in carrying out esterification reaction between a carboxylic acid and an alcohol.

Process for the production of a component for the production of polymer mixtures based on starch

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zur Herstellung einer Komponente aus Polyvinylacetat und Alkali-Silikat für die Herstellung von thermoplastisch verformbaren, gut wasserformbeständigen, biologisch abbaubaren und hellen Polymermischungen auf der Basis von Stärke, deren Wasserformbeständigkeit und biologische Abbaubarkeit einstellbar ist, und die zur Herstellung von Folien, Halbzeugen oder Fertigprodukten, z. B. für Verpackungen, Behälter, Gärtnereibedarf, insbesondere Anzuchthilfen, und anderweitig eingesetzt werden kann. Eine Suspension von Polyvinylacetat wird in Gegenwart katalytischer Zusätze, wie insbesondere Glyzerol, im Batch-Prozeß durch Zugabe des Alkali-Silikats und von Hydroxiden bei hohen Temperaturen hydrolisiert und verseift. Es entstehen Organosilikate großer Homogenität und Feinheit. Geringe Zusätze dieser Komponente wirken positiv auf die Phasenverträglichkeit der hydrophilen Stärke und eines hydrophoben Polymers, wie Polyvinylacetat, während der Blendherstellung im Extruder. Die Eigenschaften der extrudierten Produkte werden wesentlich verbessert. The invention relates to a process for the production of a component made of polyvinyl acetate and alkali silicate for the production of thermoplastically deformable, readily water-resistant, biodegradable and light-colored polymer mixtures based on starch, the water resistance and biodegradability of which can be adjusted, and for the production of films , Semi-finished or finished products, e.g. B. for packaging, containers, gardening supplies, especially growing aids, and can be used in other ways. A suspension of polyvinyl acetate is hydrolyzed and saponified in the batch process in the presence of catalytic additives, such as, in particular, glycerol, by adding the alkali silicate and hydroxides. Organosilicates of great homogeneity and fineness are formed. Small additions of this component have a positive effect on the phase compatibility of the hydrophilic starch and a hydrophobic polymer, such ...

Self-sealing tire sealant and pneumatic vehicle tire

Using cameras for detecting objects near a vehicle

A method for autonomously controlling a vehicle is disclosed. In some examples, a vehicle can maneuver out of a parking space in an autonomous and unmanned operation. While parking, the vehicle can capture first one or more images of its surroundings and store the images in a memory included in the vehicle. Upon starting up, the vehicle can capture second one or more images of its surroundings and compare them to the first one or more images to determine if there is an object, person, or animal proximate to the vehicle, for example. In some examples, in accordance with a determination that there is no object, person, or vehicle present that was not present during parking, the vehicle can autonomously move from the parking space with or without a user present in the vehicle.

WOOD PRESERVATIVES

Starch size for use in the paper industry

The prodn. and compsn. of a starch size for the paper industry is claimed. The viscosity of the size (I) is reduced by addn. of a surfactant (II). Also claimed is a starch size with a reduced water content for use in the prodn. of corrugated cardboard and in the paper industry.

Actuation configuration and method

An actuation configuration including a baffle having an opening, a plug comprising a plug material extrudable into the opening and compactable therein to hold a differential across the baffle. A borehole system including a housing, a seat in the housing presenting an opening, a plug comprising a plug material extrudable into the opening and compactable therein to hold a differential across seat. A method for treating a borehole including running a plug onto a baffle, extruding plug material into an opening of the baffle, compacting the plug material in the opening to support a target differential pressure across the baffle, and actuating a borehole tool. A method for treating a borehole including running a deformable plug through a restriction, landing the plug on a seat having an opening, compacting material of the deformable plug into the opening to support a differential pressure thereacross, actuating a borehole tool.

METHOD FOR CLEANING GLYCERINE WATER

In the method described, the glycerin water (fresh water) produced in the high-pressure decomposition of natural fats and oils using steam to give fatty acids and glycerin is continuously purified. Using a plate-type phase separator, fatty-matter droplets with a diameter greater than 100 mu m are separated from the aqueous phase and fed back to the high-pressure decomposition stage. The aqueous phase pre-purified in this way is then passed as a cross-current flow over a filtration membrane, in particular a microfiltration membrane, and the concentrate fed back to the phase-separator input. This method enables large, industrial-scale quantities of glycerin water to be purified efficiently and particularly inexpensively on a continuous basis, even when the source of supply changes frequently.

Plastisol composition

The invention relates to a plastisol composition based on bead polymers. The bead polymers preferably have a core/shell structure and an average diameter of 1 to 150 μm. The bead polymers are preferably chlorine-free and are made up at least of a) styrene, α-methyl styrene and/or p-methyl styrene on the one hand and b) 2 to 20% by weight (based on the copolymer) of olefinically unsaturated carboxylic acids. The plastisol composition according to the invention may be used for the production of coating compositions, sealing compounds and adhesives.

Process for obtaining solid or pasty products

Thermoplastic polymer blend produced from thermoplastic starch and method for the production thereof

A thermoplastic polymer blend of a bi-continuous phase structure contains thermoplastic starch, at least one synthetic polymer, and a hydrolysis component on PVAc basis. The starch component of the polymer blend has a molecular weight which is only minimally reduced relative to native starch. The thermoplastic polymer blend is produced by reactive extrusion of a mixture of native starch and at feast one hydrophobic polymer with addition of a hydrolyzed component on polyvinyl acetate basis and of lower polyfunctional alcohols and water in the presence of an acidic catalyst. The thermoplastic polymer blend is used for producing injection molded, deep-drawn, or blow-molded parts, foils or raw materials for fibers as well as material for melt film coatings.

Method for the continiuous esterification of fatty acids

Preparing catalyst comprises mixing alcohol dehydrogenase with its coenzyme, together with all further additives optionally for catalyst in aqueous solution with superabsorbent polymer based on polyacrylate

Preparing a catalyst, comprises mixing an alcohol dehydrogenase with its coenzyme, together with all further additives optionally for the catalyst in aqueous solution with a superabsorbent polymer based on a polyacrylate. Independent claims are included for: (1) use of catalyst for the preparative production of chiral hydroxy compounds; and (2) the catalyst prepared by the process, where the catalyst is active, finish, storable and marketable.

Process for laminating a film under pressure and heat and an apparatus for carrying out the process

ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE A carrier, such as, for example, a printed circuit board, a multi-layer lamination, a metal plate or a carrier layer with metal layers coated on both sides, is heated in a horizontal position on both sides over its entire surface in a heating station and is guided up to a photo-resist film which is fixed vertically on suction plates of vacuum tables and which also spans a laminating station located between the vacuum tables. The photo-resist film is drawn off from a single supply roll by means of a gripper bar and is guided over the vacuum tables and the laminating station. A cutting device cuts through the photo-resist film transversely to its longitudinal direction. The carrier touches the photo-resist film at the height of the laminating station, so that the carrier transported further is pushed into the nip between the rotating laminating rollers of the laminating apparatus, grasped by these and transported through the laminating station, together with the photo-resist film which is laid on to the top side and underside of the carrier. (Figure 4)

Relay station for radio network - is suitable for relaying operations in several simplex radio networks

Each radio network has a frequency channel allocated to it, with different frequency channels in different networks. A counter is stepwise operated by a clock pulse generator. Its stages correspond to the number of networks, and thus of channel in the relay station receiver and transmitter so that all channels are permanently and cyclically connected. The receiver has a device which, when an h.f. carrier reaches it, delivers a signal which stops the clock pulse generator so long as the carrier is present. In order to bridge the sender keying pauses, a delay line releases the clock pulse generator only a certain time after the carrier has disappeared.

Discontinuous process for conducting a heterogeneously catalysed reaction and installation for heterogeneously catalysed manufacture of products

A b s t r a c t A discontinuous process for conducting a heterogeneously catalyzed reaction and a plant for the heterogeneously catalyzed production of products The invention relates firstly to a discontinuous process for conducting a heterogeneously catalyzed reaction taking place at elevated temperature, in which heat-sensi-tive products are formed, a heat transfer unit (4) dif-ferent from the reactor (1) being used for heating and a fixed-bed catalyst (3) being used as the catalyst and the reaction mixture being continuously circulated in succes-sion through the catalyst (3) and then through the heat transfer unit (4). The problem to be solved in this process is to avoid losses of catalyst and product and to shorten the batch time and, optionally, the reaction time in accordance with German patent applications P 38 13 612.0 and P 38 26 320.3. The invention also relates to a plant for the dis-continuous heterogeneously catalyzed production of heat-sensitive products at elevated temperature comprising a reactor (1), characterized by a heat transfer unit (4) arranged outside and connected to the reactor (1), a catalyst container (3) containing a fixed-bed catalyst preceding the heat transfer unit and a pump (2) for con-tinuously circulating the reaction mixture in succession through the catalyst (3) and then through the heat transfer unit (4). Figure 2 is for publication

Process for the pre-esterification of free fatty acids in fats and oils

A process for reducing the free fatty acid content of fats and oils by esterifying the free fatty acids with a lower monoalcohol in the presence of an acidic cation exchange resin as a solid esterification catalyst.

Plastisol composition

The invention relates to a plastisol composition based on bead polymers. The bead polymers preferably have a core/shell structure and an average diameter of 1 to 150 µm. The bead polymers are preferably chlorine-free and are made up at least of a) styrene, .alpha.-methyl styrene and/or p-methyl styrene on the one hand and b) 2 to 20% by weight (based on the copolymer) of olefinically unsaturated carboxylic acids. The plastisol composition according to the invention may be used for the production of coating compositions, sealing compounds and adhesives.

PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING DIGLYCERIDES.

LA DIGLICERINA SE CONDENSA EN PRESENCIA DE UN CATALIZADOR BASICO A TEMPERATURAS DE REACCION DESDE 200 HASTA 275 NTINUACION SE CONCENTRA LA DIGLICERINA MEDIANTE DESTILACION. LA REACCION SE REALIZA SOLO HASTA QUE LA MEZCLA DE REACCION ES CONVERTIDA PARCIALMENTE EN 10 HASTA 15 % EN MASA DE DIGLICERINA, ENTONCES LA REACCION SE INTERRUMPE MEDIANTE REFRIGERACION DE LA MEZCLA DE REACCION CON TEMPERATURAS POR DEBAJO DE 200 MEZCLA DE REACCION ES DESTILADA DURANTE UNA PRIMERA ETAPA DE DESTILACION EN UN EVAPORADOR DE PELICULA DELGADA O EVAPORADOR MOLECULAR A UNA PRESION DESDE 0,5 HASTA 5 MBAR Y UN FONDO DE TEMPERATURA DESDE 125 HASTA 170 DESTILACION SE DESTILAN LOS FONDOS A PARTIR DE LA PRIMERA ETAPA DE DESTILACION EN UN EVAPORADOR MOLECULAR A UNA PRESION DESDE 0,05 HASTA 0,3 BAR Y UNA TEMPERATURA DE FONDOS DESDE 140 HASTA 170 ICERINA SE OBTIENEN A PARTIR DE ESTA SEGUNDA ETAPA DE DESTILACION. EL PROCESO PERMITE CONCENTRACIONES DE MAS DE 90 % DE DIGLICERINA QUE SE OBTIENEN A PARTIR DE GLICERINA EN UNAMANERA ECONOMICA SIN GRANDES PERDIDAS DE MATERIAL DE ALIMENTACION.

Recovery of tocopherol and sterol

A process is provided for simultaneously recovering tocopherol and sterol from a mixture containing tocopherol, fats and/or fat derivatives, more particularly fatty acids, and sterol and/or sterol derivatives, more particularly from a steamer distillate of natural oils and fats. The steps of said process comprise: free fatty acids present in the mixture are esterified with a lower alcohol, preferably methanol, 0.4 to 1.6 and more particularly 1 to 1.5 parts by volume of mixture being esterified with 1 part by volume of the lower alcohol, the mixture is subsequently transesterified with the lower alcohol in the presence of a basic catalyst, the excess lower alcohol is distilled off from the reaction mixture after the transesterification, the transesterification catalyst and the glycerol optionally present are removed, more particularly by washing, the fatty acid alkyl ester is distilled off from the mixture, more particularly after removal of the transesterification catalyst, and if desired, tocopherol and sterol are separated by methods known per se. After the transesterification reaction, the alkali catalyst is preferably neutralized with an inorganic acid and the mixture is then washed with water.

Automated xeroradiographic processor

An automated xeroradiographic processor particularly for use in intraoral dental radiography. The imaging process is based on xeroradiographic principles, the surface of a small photoconductive plate being electrically-charged. After insertion into a carrier, to form a light-tight cassette (16), the photoconductive plate is placed in a patient's mouth and x-ray exposed. The cassette (16), and the resultant electrostatic charge image therein, is inserted into the system processor (10), the photoconductive plate removed and transported to a developer station (30) wherein the image is developed using liquid toner. The toner image is then dried (at40) and transferred (at 50) from the photoconductive plate by using a transparent adhesive material and fixed to a white plastic substrate, forming an image carrier wherein the image can be viewed in reflectance or transmittance. After cleaning (means 60) the photoconductive plate is available for reuse. The developed xeroradiographic images are exposed and processed sequentially, processing time being approximately 20 seconds.

PROCEDURE FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF SOLID OR PASFORMED PRODUCTS.

Process for the epoxidation of olefinically unsaturated hydrocarbon compounds with peracetic acid

ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE The epoxidation of terminally and/or internally olefinically unsaturated hydrocarbon compounds which are liquid at 50°C to 100°C and at atmospheric pressure (oil phase), in which the oil phase is treated with an acid phase containing acetic acid, hydrogen peroxide and peracetic acid in aqueous solution, after which the aqueous acid phase is separated from the oil phase, the peracetic acid in the aqueous acid phase is regenerated and the regenerated aqueous acid phase is returned to the epoxidation reactor. Epoxidation is carried out using an aqueous acid phase containing at most about 10% by weight of peracetic acid, and the peracetic acid content in the aqueous acid phase is reduced by at most about 50%, based on the peracetic acid content of the aqueous acid phase used, after a single passage through the epoxidation stage. After separation from the oil phase, the aqueous acid phase preferably is cooled before regeneration.

PROCESS FOR EPOXYDATION OF OLEFINICALLY UNSATURATED HYDROCARBON COMPOUNDS WITH PERACETIC ACID.

Elements for a tool system

ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE A removable element for a tool system is disclosed. The element may be used in a system of slide-on tools and adaptors that eliminates a two-handed operation for changing tool bits. The element comprises at least one prong located at one end at a selected distance and substantially parallel to an axis of rotation of the tool system. The prong is adapted to slidingly fit and rotationally abut with another element of the tool system to transfer rotary motion between the elements, and means are provided for supporting a tool bit on the axis of rotation at the other end of the element from the prong.

Tread pattern of a vehicle tire

Laufflächenprofil eines Fahrzeugreifens - insbesondere eines Fahrzeugluftreifens - mit einem linken und mit einem rechten Schulterbereich und mit einem axial zwischen dem linken und dem rechten Schulterbereich ausgebildeten zentralen Laufflächenbereich, mit einer im zentralen Laufflächenbereich zwischen zwei axial voneinander beabstandeten Umfangsrillen über den Umfang des Fahrzeugreifens erstreckt ausgebildeten Profilblockreihe aus einer Vielzahl von über den Umfang des Fahrzeugreifens hintereinander und jeweils durch Querrillen voneinander getrennt angeordneten Profilblockelementen, wobei die beiden Umfangsrillen die Profilblockelemente in axialer Richtung des Fahrzeugluftreifens und jeweils zwei Querrillen ein Profilblockelement in Umfangsrichtung des Fahrzeugluftreifens begrenzen, wobei die die Profilblockelemente der Profilblockreihe trennenden Querrillen jeweils - insbesondere von einer der beiden Umfangsrillen ausgehend - über wenigstens die Hälfte ihrer axialen Erstreckung längs ihrer axialen Erstreckung einen gekrümmten Verlauf mit kontinuierlich veränderter Umfangskomponente und somit mit kontinuierlich verändertem Maß ihrer Steigung aufweisen, wobei zumindest ein Teil der Profilblockelemente der Profilblockreihe eine oder mehrere über die gesamte axiale Erstreckung des jeweiligen Profilblockelementes erstreckte erste Feineinschnitte aufweisen, deren Verlauf wenigstens über die Hälfte der axialen Erstreckung des jeweiligen Profilblockelementes entsprechend dem ... Tread pattern of a vehicle tire - in particular a pneumatic vehicle tire - with a left and right shoulder region formed centrally between the left and right shoulder region central tread region, with a in the central tread area between two axially spaced circumferential grooves extending over the circumference of the vehicle tire formed profile block row from a plurality of over the circumference of the vehicle tire one behind the other and each separated by transverse grooves arranged profile ...

Method of separating mixtures of fatty substances

A method for separating fatty substance mixtures into components of different melting points by the "Rewetting or Hydrophilization Process," with the heat removal necessary for cooling and crystallizing higher melting fatty substance fractions being obtained essentially by vacuum evaporation of an aqueous, non-surface-active electrolyte solution in direct contact with the fatty substance mixture. THE PRIOR ART The separation of fatty acid mixtures or of fatty acid ester mixtures into components of different melting points by a wetting agent process is known from U.S. Pat. No. 2,800,493, July 23, 1957, Stein et al. This process has become known as the "Rewetting or Hydrophilization Process." According to this patent, a mixture of solid and oily fatty substance particles is transformed by means of a wetting agent solution, optionally containing non-surface-active electrolyte, into a dispersion of separate solid and oily fatty substance particles. This dispersion is separated by means of solid jacket centrifuges into an oily phase and an aqueous phase containing the solid fatty substance particles in dispersion. The heat removal necessary for the crystallization of the solid fatty substance particles is obtained by cooling devices, in particular scraping condensers. After termination of the separating process, the recovered wetting agent solution is recycled. German Pat. No. 1,010,062, or U.S. Pat. No. 2,972,636, Stein et al, describes a corresponding process for the separation of fatty alcohols. The essential disadvantages of the above mentioned processes are the high investment and operating costs for cooling equipment and cooling devices. In particular the required scraping condensers are costly and require continual servicing. From U.S. Pat. No. 3,541,122 a method is further known for the separation of mixtures of fat-like materials into fractions of different melting points, which is also carried out by the rewetting process. Here, however, the ...

Automatic xerographic plate development system

An apparatus for the automatic development of large xeroradiographic images on xerographic plates contained within cassettes. The system is arranged from left to right in the following order: the development station (17), the transfer station, the cleaning station (23), the input and output stations (13,10) and the elevator (14). The transport system has two main levels, one (15) to carry the exposed plate over the station to the left, the other (16) to carry the plate through the stations to the right to develop an image. The top of the elevator serves as a relocation station and plates are stored (11) in the bottom of the elevator. To save additional space, the development station (17) moves to the left as the plate passes over it to the right.

Heat collapsing foam system

HEAT COLLAPSING FOAM SYSTEM ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE A process of treating sheet materials with an aqueous treating com-position is disclosed in which surfactants are incorporated in the com-position to permit it to be foamed with gas to provide a foam which is stable in the form of a thin layer long enough to be handled, but which will collapse completely when heated. This is preferably done by em-ploying a mixture of water soluble surfactant to stabilize the foam and water insoluble defoamer to break the foam when heat is applied. This foam is applied to a surface of the sheet material to provide stable foam thereon, and heat is employed to simultaneously cause the foam to collapse and dry the composition.

Markers and assays for detection of neurotoxicity

System and method for detecting in-line synchronization primitives in binary applications

A system, method, and computer-accessible medium are disclosed for identifying in-line synchronization instructions in binary program code. One or more executable segments of the binary program code may be scanned to identify one or more potential in-line synchronization instructions. For each potential in-line synchronization instruction, it may be determined whether neighboring potential instructions are valid instructions. For each potential in-line synchronization instruction, it may be determined that the potential in-line synchronization instruction is a valid in-line synchronization instruction if the neighboring potential instructions are valid instructions.

Process for separating mixtures of fatty substances into components with different melting points

ESTERIFICATION DEVICE.

Process for the non-degenerative distillation of fatty acids

A process for the nondegenerative distillation of C 6 -C 24 -fatty acids, of the type obtained by splitting natural fats and oils or by synthetic processes, such as for example the oxidation of paraffins, the crude product is thermally dried under reduced pressure, the dried and heated crude product is subjected to fractional evaporation in falling-film evaporators, optionally in the presence of superheated steam, and the various vapor fractions are deposited in condensers. The thermal drying process is conducted at a temperature of 60°-80° C. and a pressure of 90-100 mbars. The de-watered crude product is fractionated in a film-forming evaporator and, after distillation, passes to a rectification column which condenses the low boiling constituents as the main runnings.

Electronic method and apparatus for acquiring an x-ray image.

Vehicle tires

Die Erfindung betrifft einen Fahrzeugluftreifen in Radialbauart, insbesondere für Personenkraftwagen, mit einem profilierten Laufstreifen, einem Gürtelverband aus mindestens zwei Gürtellagen, Wulstbereichen mit Wulstkernen und einer Karkasse mit Festigkeitsträgern aus Stahlkord. DOLLAR A Die Karkasse (5) bildet im Reifen eine C-Lagenkonstruktion und enthält Stahlkorde aus drei oder fünf Stahlfilamenten (12), die einen für alle Stahlfilamente gleichen Durchmesser von 0,12 mm bis 0,15 mm aufweisen. The invention relates to a pneumatic pneumatic vehicle tire, in particular for passenger cars, with a profiled tread, a belt assembly consisting of at least two belt layers, bead areas with bead cores and a carcass with reinforcements made of steel cord. DOLLAR A The carcass (5) forms a C-ply construction in the tire and contains steel cords made from three or five steel filaments (12), which have a diameter of 0.12 mm to 0.15 mm that is the same for all steel filaments.

Recovery of tocopherols