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A method of capturing images of an object from which to construct a three-dimensional model of the object, the method comprising: using an image capture device, capturing a plurality of images of the object in a physical environment from a plurality of vantage points ; identifying points in the plurality of images that are consistently located across the plurality of images as background points; filtering points in the plurality of images to remove background points from use in construction of the three-dimensional model of the object; using at least one sensor associated with the image capture device, detecting one or more of: motion or pose of the image capture device; selecting individual ones of the captured images on the basis of the detected information and; sending the selected individual ones of the captured plurality of images to a process for constructing the three-dimensional model of the object; examining the filtered points to determine positional discrepancies in features of the object that are inconsistent with detected motion or pose of the image capture device within the physical environment contemporaneously with the capture of each of the plurality of images; segmenting the plurality of images into groups divided by the appearance of the positional discrepancies; and resolving the positional discrepancies to form a coherent computational model of the object based on the filtered points having background points removed. using an image capture device, capturing a plurality of images of the object in a physical environment from a plurality of vantage points ; identifying points in the plurality of images that are consistently located across the plurality of images as background points; filtering points in the plurality of images to remove background points from use in construction of the three-dimensional model of the object; using at least one sensor associated with the image capture device, detecting one or more of: motion or pose of the image capture device; selecting individual ones of the captured images on the basis of the detected information and; sending the selected individual ones of the captured plurality of images to a process for constructing the three-dimensional model of the object; examining the filtered points to determine positional discrepancies in features of the object that are inconsistent with detected motion or pose of the image capture device within the physical environment contemporaneously with the capture of each of the plurality of images; segmenting the plurality of images into groups divided by the appearance of the positional discrepancies; and resolving the positional discrepancies to form a coherent computational model of the object based on the filtered points having background points removed.
An exhaust gas purification apparatus for being disposed in an exhaust passage of an internal combustion engine and for purifying an exhaust gas discharged from the internal combustion engine, the exhaust gas purification apparatus comprising: a substrate having a wall-flow structure and including an entry-side cell in which only an exhaust gas inflow-side end part is open, an exit-side cell residing adjacent to an entry-side cell and in which only an exhaust gas outflow-side end part is open, and a porous partition that divides the entry-side cell from the exit-side cell; a first catalyst region formed in small pores having relatively small pore diameters among internal pores in the partition; and a second catalyst region formed in large pores having relatively large pore diameters among the internal pores in the partition, wherein the first catalyst region contains a support and any one or two species of precious metal selected from Pt, Pd, and Rh loaded on the support, and the second catalyst region contains a support and any one or two species of precious metal selected from Pt, Pd, and Rh loaded on the support and other than at least the precious metal present in the first catalyst region, wherein the average pore diameter of the small pores in which the first catalyst region is formed is not more than 10 μm, and the average pore diameter of the large pores in which the second catalyst region is formed is greater than 10 μm and not more than 100 μm, wherein said average pore diameter is measured by mercury intrusion.
Method for evaluating (feedback) a vehicular driving style comprising the following steps in sequence: - determination of a BaseScore relative to an acceleration manoeuvre, as a function of a mean position of a vehicle accelerator pedal in a time interval of observation, - interruption of said observation interval on the basis of an interruption event, in which said interruption event can be of two or more types, - calculation of a ManoeuvreScore, as a function of a value of said BaseScore and of the type of event, among said two or more types of event, which has caused said interruption of said observation interval. - determination of a BaseScore relative to an acceleration manoeuvre, as a function of a mean position of a vehicle accelerator pedal in a time interval of observation, - interruption of said observation interval on the basis of an interruption event, in which said interruption event can be of two or more types, - calculation of a ManoeuvreScore, as a function of a value of said BaseScore and of the type of event, among said two or more types of event, which has caused said interruption of said observation interval.
A method carried out by a computer system for determining whether a sports gaming device has bounced off an area of a sports field, wherein the area comprises surface modifications such that an audio signal generated by the sports gaming device bouncing off the sports field is dependent on whether or not the sports gaming device has bounced off the area of the sports field on which the surface modifications have been applied, wherein the surface modifications are indents or elevations having a size below a predefined threshold, such that a trajectory of the sports gaming device is not influenced by the presence of the surface modifications when the sports gaming device bounces off the sports field, the method comprising: sensing an audio signal generated by the sports gaming device bouncing off the sports field; generating a sound profile from the sensed audio signal; and identifying a bounce type based on the generated sound profile, wherein the bounce type is defined by whether or not the sports gaming device has bounced off the sports field where the surface modifications have been applied. sensing an audio signal generated by the sports gaming device bouncing off the sports field; generating a sound profile from the sensed audio signal; and identifying a bounce type based on the generated sound profile, wherein the bounce type is defined by whether or not the sports gaming device has bounced off the sports field where the surface modifications have been applied.
A weft straightener for a fabric web manufacturing line, comprising: - a bow drum arrangement comprising at least two bow drums ; - a skew drum arrangement comprising at least two skew drums , - at least two fixed drums , characterized in that the bow drum arrangement and the skew drum arrangement are in web running direction (W) successively arranged such that a fabric web is first deflected by the at least two bow drums and subsequently by the least two skew drums or vice versa; and in that the least two fixed drums are located in web-running direction in between the at least one bow drum arrangement and the at least one skew drum arrangement such that the fabric web is deflected by the at least two fixed drums before being delivered from the at least one bow drum arrangement to the at least one skew drum arrangement or vice versa. - a bow drum arrangement comprising at least two bow drums ; - a skew drum arrangement comprising at least two skew drums , - at least two fixed drums , characterized in that the bow drum arrangement and the skew drum arrangement are in web running direction (W) successively arranged such that a fabric web is first deflected by the at least two bow drums and subsequently by the least two skew drums or vice versa; and in that the least two fixed drums are located in web-running direction in between the at least one bow drum arrangement and the at least one skew drum arrangement such that the fabric web is deflected by the at least two fixed drums before being delivered from the at least one bow drum arrangement to the at least one skew drum arrangement or vice versa.
A rolling bearing for the mounting of a shaft , comprising an inner ring and an outer ring which are formed from a ring material, wherein the inner ring has on an outer circumferential surface and the outer ring has on an inner circumferential surface a raceway for guiding balls , the balls rolling on the respective raceway , the ring material comprising 0.5 to 2 wt% carbon, at most 0.035 wt% sulphur, 3 to 5 wt% chromium, 1 to 4 wt% vanadium, 1 to 12 wt% tungsten and 2 to 12 wt% molybdenum, a hardness of a surface of the respective raceway being at least 62 HRC and an osculation between the raceway on the inner ring and the balls and/or an osculation between the raceway on the outer ring and the balls being at least 1.05, characterised in that the rolling bearing , by forming the inner ring and the outer ring with an E-modulus of 220 to 250 MPa and by forming at least the raceway on the inner ring and/or at least the raceway on the outer ring with a surface roughness with an average roughness value R a of 0.005 to 0.03, with an skewness R sk of 0.3 to -5 and with a gradient R ku of 3 to 15 has reduced operating noise.
An inflation apparatus for use in an inflation-based non-invasive blood pressure, NIBP, measurement apparatus, the inflation apparatus comprising: an outlet configured to be coupled to a cuff of the inflation-based NIBP measurement apparatus; a plurality of pumps each configured to output a respective flow of gas to the outlet to produce a flow of gas at the outlet for inflating the cuff; and a control unit configured to (i) enable at least one of the plurality of pumps to output a respective flow of gas to the outlet , wherein the number of pumps enabled by the control unit is based on a required flow rate of gas at the outlet for inflating the cuff, and/or (ii) control at least one of the plurality of pumps to output a respective flow of gas to the outlet at a respective flow rate, wherein the respective flow rate of the at least one of the plurality of pumps is controlled based on the required flow rate. an outlet configured to be coupled to a cuff of the inflation-based NIBP measurement apparatus; a plurality of pumps each configured to output a respective flow of gas to the outlet to produce a flow of gas at the outlet for inflating the cuff; and a control unit configured to (i) enable at least one of the plurality of pumps to output a respective flow of gas to the outlet , wherein the number of pumps enabled by the control unit is based on a required flow rate of gas at the outlet for inflating the cuff, and/or (ii) control at least one of the plurality of pumps to output a respective flow of gas to the outlet at a respective flow rate, wherein the respective flow rate of the at least one of the plurality of pumps is controlled based on the required flow rate.
A method of controlling water flow in an automatic faucet, comprising: providing a faucet including a housing forming partially an internal barrel and a faucet head , the faucet including at least one water inlet conduit extending into said internal barrel, a spout and a water outlet for delivering water from the spout; a faucet crown removably mounted on said faucet head; a valve module including an electromagnetic actuator for controlling the water flow from the water outlet; a sensor module constructed to provide sensor data influenced by a user; a control module constructed to receive said sensor data from said sensor module; and said internal barrel and said faucet head being constructed and arranged to releasably enclose and retain said valve module, said sensor module and said control module; wherein the control module executes a sensing algorithm that keeps track of noise signal level and dynamically adapts a signal threshold, said sensing algorithm tracking signal trend to determine presence of a user; and controls opening and closing of said valve by providing signals to said electromagnetic actuator. providing a faucet including a housing forming partially an internal barrel and a faucet head , the faucet including at least one water inlet conduit extending into said internal barrel, a spout and a water outlet for delivering water from the spout; a faucet crown removably mounted on said faucet head; a valve module including an electromagnetic actuator for controlling the water flow from the water outlet; a sensor module constructed to provide sensor data influenced by a user; a control module constructed to receive said sensor data from said sensor module; and said internal barrel and said faucet head being constructed and arranged to releasably enclose and retain said valve module, said sensor module and said control module; wherein the control module executes a sensing algorithm that keeps track of noise signal level and dynamically adapts a signal threshold, said sensing algorithm tracking signal trend to determine presence of a user; and a housing forming partially an internal barrel and a faucet head , the faucet including at least one water inlet conduit extending into said internal barrel, a spout and a water outlet for delivering water from the spout; a faucet crown removably mounted on said faucet head; a valve module including an electromagnetic actuator for controlling the water flow from the water outlet; a sensor module constructed to provide sensor data influenced by a user; a control module constructed to receive said sensor data from said sensor module; and said internal barrel and said faucet head being constructed and arranged to releasably enclose and retain said valve module, said sensor module and said control module; wherein the control module executes a sensing algorithm that keeps track of noise signal level and dynamically adapts a signal threshold, said sensing algorithm tracking signal trend to determine presence of a user; and controls opening and closing of said valve by providing signals to said electromagnetic actuator.
A set comprising a straw for the preservation of a predetermined dose of liquid-based substance, comprising a tube and a gas-permeable liquid-tight stopper , which stopper is disposed in the tube in the neighborhood of one end , which tube and which stopper are configured for the stopper to be able to slide in the tube towards the other end , characterized in that said stopper comprises an indicator component having a first predetermined color in the absence of prior contact with said substance and a second predetermined color, having a hue different from the hue of the first color, when it has been in contact with said substance ; and in that said set further comprises a device for checking filling of said straw, which checking device comprises a detection member for detecting whether said indicator component has taken on said hue of the second color.
Galley for installation in a transportation means, in particular an aircraft, with a cooling system , the cooling system comprising: - a cooling device which comprises a coolant circuit adapted to be flown through with a coolant, - a first fluid line which is adapted to be flown through with a first fluid and which is thermally coupled with the coolant circuit of the cooling device in order to transfer heat from the first fluid flowing through the first fluid line to the coolant circulating in the coolant circuit , - a second fluid line which is adapted to be flown through with a second fluid and which is thermally coupled with the coolant circuit of the cooling device in order to transfer heat from the coolant circulating in the coolant circuit to the second fluid flowing through the second fluid line , characterised in that the second fluid line comprises a first portion integrated into or arranged adjacent to a worktop of the galley , the first portion of the second fluid line being adapted to be flown through with the second fluid in a direction parallel to the worktop . - a cooling device which comprises a coolant circuit adapted to be flown through with a coolant, - a first fluid line which is adapted to be flown through with a first fluid and which is thermally coupled with the coolant circuit of the cooling device in order to transfer heat from the first fluid flowing through the first fluid line to the coolant circulating in the coolant circuit , - a second fluid line which is adapted to be flown through with a second fluid and which is thermally coupled with the coolant circuit of the cooling device in order to transfer heat from the coolant circulating in the coolant circuit to the second fluid flowing through the second fluid line , characterised in that the second fluid line comprises a first portion integrated into or arranged adjacent to a worktop of the galley , the first portion of the second fluid line being adapted to be flown through with the second fluid in a direction parallel to the worktop .
A winding machine configured to form a pipe member in an existing pipe by winding a profile strip having an elongated shape, the winding machine comprising: a main body that moves toward a winding direction front side as the profile strip is added, while rotating at a winding direction front end portion of the pipe member; wherein the winding machine further comprises: a first arm and a second arm that are supported by the main body, wherein the first arm and the second arm are configured to be disposed between the existing pipe and the pipe member so as to extend toward a winding direction rear side, the first arm and the second arm are configured to be disposed at positions away from each other in a circumference direction of the formed pipe member, and the first arm and the second arm include a restricting portion that comes into contact with a reinforcement member provided to the profile strip forming the pipe member, directly or via the profile strip, characterized in that the first arm and the second arm each have a shape of a plate. wherein the first arm and the second arm are configured to be disposed between the existing pipe and the pipe member so as to extend toward a winding direction rear side, the first arm and the second arm are configured to be disposed at positions away from each other in a circumference direction of the formed pipe member, and the first arm and the second arm include a restricting portion that comes into contact with a reinforcement member provided to the profile strip forming the pipe member, directly or via the profile strip, characterized in that the first arm and the second arm each have a shape of a plate.
A method of purifying at least about 1 gram of in vitro transcribed mRNA, comprising steps of: providing a solution comprising the in vitro transcribed mRNA; adding one or more agents that promote precipitation of the in vitro transcribed mRNA, thereby obtaining a slurry; stirring the slurry prior to and/or while providing pressure to the slurry and/or a vacuum to the slurry sufficient to direct the slurry's mother liquor through a filter, thereby obtaining a precipitate-containing composition; and washing the precipitate-containing composition, thereby yielding a purified mRNA precipitate. providing a solution comprising the in vitro transcribed mRNA; adding one or more agents that promote precipitation of the in vitro transcribed mRNA, thereby obtaining a slurry; stirring the slurry prior to and/or while providing pressure to the slurry and/or a vacuum to the slurry sufficient to direct the slurry's mother liquor through a filter, thereby obtaining a precipitate-containing composition; and washing the precipitate-containing composition, thereby yielding a purified mRNA precipitate.
Labeling unit , comprising: - a vacuum transfer cylinder with suction bars for suctioning labels ; - a gluing unit formed adjacent to said vacuum transfer cylinder for applying glue onto said labels; and - a stationary switching unit having a movable operating cam for switching said suction bars to an inner position in which said suction bars pass said gluing unit without contacting it, characterized in that said switching unit comprises a toggle lever for actuating said operating cam. - a vacuum transfer cylinder with suction bars for suctioning labels ; - a gluing unit formed adjacent to said vacuum transfer cylinder for applying glue onto said labels; and - a stationary switching unit having a movable operating cam for switching said suction bars to an inner position in which said suction bars pass said gluing unit without contacting it,
A compound of Formula (II-a): or a stereoisomer, enantiomer, mixture of enantiomers, mixture of diastereomers, or isotopic variant thereof; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof; wherein: R 2 and R 3 are each independently C 1-6 alkyl or C 3-10 cycloalkyl; wherein each alkyl or cycloalkyl is optionally substituted with one or more halo; each R 4 is independently selected from heteroaryl optionally substituted with one or more C 1-6 alkyl, and heterocyclyl optionally substituted with one or more C 1-6 alkyl or oxo; and n is 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5. R 2 and R 3 are each independently C 1-6 alkyl or C 3-10 cycloalkyl; wherein each alkyl or cycloalkyl is optionally substituted with one or more halo; each R 4 is independently selected from heteroaryl optionally substituted with one or more C 1-6 alkyl, and heterocyclyl optionally substituted with one or more C 1-6 alkyl or oxo; and n is 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5.
A hair removal device, in particular a hair trimmer or a shaver or a hair trimmer portion of a shaver, comprising a handle with a motor and a hair removal head , said hair removal head being provided with at least a first hair cutting unit with an outer blade and an inner blade , said inner blade being reciprocally moveable along a first axis relative to the outer blade , wherein said outer blade comprises a row of teeth cooperating with said inner blade for cutting hair, each of the teeth having a longitudinal extension from a tooth base to a skin side of a tooth tip parallel to a second axis which is orthogonal to the first axis , a third axis being defined as orthogonal to the first and the second axis , wherein the tooth bases are interconnected with adjacent tooth bases and forming a row of tooth bases, said row of teeth being provided with a row of tooth tips , further comprising first and a second skin support surfaces opposing each other, with a gap between both first and a second skin support surfaces and being provided for skin contact, said first skin support surface being located closer to and adjacent to the row of tooth bases and more remote to the row of tooth tips and said second skin surface being located closer to said row tooth tips and more remote to the row of tooth bases, wherein said teeth and tooth tips are provided with a skin side intended to be facing the user's skin and an opposite teeth inward side facing the inner blade , and wherein said skin sides of said tooth tips are provided below as at least one of said first and second skin support surface in a direction parallel to the third axis and towards said handle and / or said skin sides of said tooth tips are configured such to not cross or extend beyond a connecting line parallel to said second axis between said first and second skin support surfaces , characterized in that , said hair removal device is a hair trimmer which is a portion of a shaver treatment head comprising at least two further hair cutting units, all side by side arranged, each being designed differently to the other and/or having different hair cutting blade units.