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A pill dispenser , comprising: a housing defining an opening; a pill-dispensing mechanism disposed within the housing and operatively coupled to the opening; a receptacle operatively coupled to the housing; an identifying camera positioned to capture an image of an area adjacent to the housing; at least one processor in operative communication with the pill-dispensing mechanism and the identifying camera ; characterized in that the pill dispenser further comprises | a button operatively coupled to the housing, wherein the button is in operative communication with the at least one processor ; and a storage medium for storing processor executable instructions configured for execution by the at least one processor to: authorize a user; when the button is pressed and the user is authorized, instruct the pill-dispensing mechanism to dispense a pill in accordance with a predetermined schedule; alert a user of the scheduled pill dispense in accordance with the predetermined schedule; instruct the identifying camera to capture an image in accordance with the predetermined schedule when the button is pressed; and determine compliance of the scheduled pill dispense if the pill and the user are identified as being present in the image. a housing defining an opening; a pill-dispensing mechanism disposed within the housing and operatively coupled to the opening; a receptacle operatively coupled to the housing; an identifying camera positioned to capture an image of an area adjacent to the housing; at least one processor in operative communication with the pill-dispensing mechanism and the identifying camera ; characterized in that the pill dispenser further comprises | a button operatively coupled to the housing, wherein the button is in operative communication with the at least one processor ; and a storage medium for storing processor executable instructions configured for execution by the at least one processor to: authorize a user; when the button is pressed and the user is authorized, instruct the pill-dispensing mechanism to dispense a pill in accordance with a predetermined schedule; alert a user of the scheduled pill dispense in accordance with the predetermined schedule; instruct the identifying camera to capture an image in accordance with the predetermined schedule when the button is pressed; and determine compliance of the scheduled pill dispense if the pill and the user are identified as being present in the image. authorize a user; when the button is pressed and the user is authorized, instruct the pill-dispensing mechanism to dispense a pill in accordance with a predetermined schedule; alert a user of the scheduled pill dispense in accordance with the predetermined schedule; instruct the identifying camera to capture an image in accordance with the predetermined schedule when the button is pressed; and determine compliance of the scheduled pill dispense if the pill and the user are identified as being present in the image.
A device for reversing an articulated vehicle combination comprising at least two vehicle units interconnected via at least one articulated joint , comprising - means for recording and storing a plurality of global positions (G1, ... GN) of a local position (LP) of the vehicle combination , - at least one sensor , mounted on the vehicle combination , for recording data representing a plurality properties of the surroundings, and - a control unit (CU) arranged to determine, based at least partly on a plurality of dimensions (In, Wn, Leqn, Xnr) of the vehicle combination , a set of global positions (G1, ... GN) recorded when the vehicle combination is moving forward, and a set of data representing properties of the surroundings recorded during said forward movement, vehicle control input data for control of the vehicle combination during a reverse movement of the vehicle combination , - characterized in that - the control unit is adapted to identify properties of the surroundings, including asphalt and grass, by a signal analysis function, in the form of an image analysis function, - in that the control unit (CU) is arranged to determine a swept area (SA, ASA) of the vehicle combination based at least on the set of global positions (G1, ... GN), and to determine the vehicle control input data partly based on the swept area (SA, ASA), - and in that the control unit (CU) is arranged to simulate a reverse movement of the vehicle combination , and to determine the swept area (SA, ASA) partly based on the simulated reverse movement. - means for recording and storing a plurality of global positions (G1, ... GN) of a local position (LP) of the vehicle combination , - at least one sensor , mounted on the vehicle combination , for recording data representing a plurality properties of the surroundings, and - a control unit (CU) arranged to determine, based at least partly on a plurality of dimensions (In, Wn, Leqn, Xnr) of the vehicle combination , a set of global positions (G1, ... GN) recorded when the vehicle combination is moving forward, and a set of data representing properties of the surroundings recorded during said forward movement, vehicle control input data for control of the vehicle combination during a reverse movement of the vehicle combination , - characterized in that - the control unit is adapted to identify properties of the surroundings, including asphalt and grass, by a signal analysis function, in the form of an image analysis function, - in that the control unit (CU) is arranged to determine a swept area (SA, ASA) of the vehicle combination based at least on the set of global positions (G1, ... GN), and to determine the vehicle control input data partly based on the swept area (SA, ASA), - and in that the control unit (CU) is arranged to simulate a reverse movement of the vehicle combination , and to determine the swept area (SA, ASA) partly based on the simulated reverse movement.
A measuring device for determining a thickness of a dielectric layer on an electrically conductive substrate comprising: a resonance cavity for electromagnetic fields which has a rotationally symmetrical wall and an end plate opposite an open end , wherein the resonance cavity is adapted to be positioned with the open end on the dielectric layer on the substrate , so that the substrate creates a wall of the resonance cavity, wherein the diameter of the rotationally symmetrical wall is greater than the cut-off diameter (dc) for cylindrical hollow waveguides at a given operating frequency in a region of the resonance cavity ; an antenna which is adapted to excite an electromagnetic field in the resonance cavity; a reflection measuring device which is connected to the antenna and is configured to determine at least one property of the electro-magnetic field in the resonance cavity ; and an evaluation circuit which is connected to the reflection measuring device and configured to determine the thickness of the dielectric layer from the at least one determined property of the electromagnetic field; characterized in that a diameter of the rotationally symmetrical wall varies in a longitudinal direction of the resonance cavity from the open end to the end plate , and a diameter of an opening is smaller at the open end than the frequency-dependent cut-off diameter (d c ) for cylindrical hollow waveguides at a given operating frequency. a resonance cavity for electromagnetic fields which has a rotationally symmetrical wall and an end plate opposite an open end , wherein the resonance cavity is adapted to be positioned with the open end on the dielectric layer on the substrate , so that the substrate creates a wall of the resonance cavity, wherein the diameter of the rotationally symmetrical wall is greater than the cut-off diameter (dc) for cylindrical hollow waveguides at a given operating frequency in a region of the resonance cavity ; an antenna which is adapted to excite an electromagnetic field in the resonance cavity; a reflection measuring device which is connected to the antenna and is configured to determine at least one property of the electro-magnetic field in the resonance cavity ; and an evaluation circuit which is connected to the reflection measuring device and configured to determine the thickness of the dielectric layer from the at least one determined property of the electromagnetic field; a diameter of the rotationally symmetrical wall varies in a longitudinal direction of the resonance cavity from the open end to the end plate , and a diameter of an opening is smaller at the open end than the frequency-dependent cut-off diameter (d c ) for cylindrical hollow waveguides at a given operating frequency.
A moist or wet wipe characterised by consisting entirely of woven or non-woven material which is dissolvable and which is coated or impregnated with cleaning substances.
Assembly of a condenser for an air conditioning circuit, and a refrigerating fluid reserve , the condenser comprising a housing which is connected to the refrigerating fluid reserve , the housing receiving a first portion for heat exchange between the refrigerating fluid and a cooling liquid, the first portion being configured to convey the refrigerating fluid to the refrigerating fluid reserve , and a second heat exchange portion which is configured to produce a heat exchange complement between the refrigerating fluid and the cooling liquid at the outlet of the reserve , the reserve being located facing a lateral side of the housing , that is to say a side of the housing located between longitudinal end sides of the housing , wherein the housing comprises an assembly of plates stacked along a stacking direction that is essentially orthogonal to the plates, which define between them circulation blades for the refrigerating fluid and the cooling fluid in the heat exchange portions , the assembly of plates being configured to provide a circulation path of the refrigerating fluid allowing circulation in series of the refrigerating fluid in the housing , from the first heat exchange portion toward the fluid reserve , then from the latter into the second heat exchange portion , characterized in that each of the plates extends with continuity of material in the region of the first heat exchange portion and the second heat exchange portion .
An adapter frame for attaching a transport refrigeration unit , called TRU, to a railway car , the adapter frame comprising a window and a supporting section , the window having a rectangular shape, the supporting section extending from an edge of the window and comprising two or more truss members spanning from an edge of the window to a corresponding edge of the supporting section, wherein the adapter frame is configured for installation between the TRU and the railway car such that when installed a distal end of a protruding evaporator section of the TRU protrudes into the window . a window and a supporting section , the window having a rectangular shape, the supporting section extending from an edge of the window and comprising two or more truss members spanning from an edge of the window to a corresponding edge of the supporting section, wherein the adapter frame is configured for installation between the TRU and the railway car such that when installed a distal end of a protruding evaporator section of the TRU protrudes into the window .
A method of creating a background reference frame at a video decoder, the method comprising: at each of a plurality of time intervals, receiving one or more coded portions of a background reference frame from a video encoder; decoding the one or more portions; storing the one or more decoded portions in a buffer such that, after the plurality of time intervals, some or all of a background reference frame is stored in the buffer; receiving an encoded updated portion of the background reference frame; decoding the updated portion to produce a decoded updated portion; and overwriting the corresponding portion of the background reference frame in the buffer using the decoded updated portion in response to determining, at the video decoder, that the updated portion is of superior quality relative to the corresponding portion of the background reference frame in the buffer, characterised in that the determination is made using a quality parameter. at each of a plurality of time intervals, receiving one or more coded portions of a background reference frame from a video encoder; decoding the one or more portions; storing the one or more decoded portions in a buffer such that, after the plurality of time intervals, some or all of a background reference frame is stored in the buffer; receiving an encoded updated portion of the background reference frame; decoding the updated portion to produce a decoded updated portion; and overwriting the corresponding portion of the background reference frame in the buffer using the decoded updated portion in response to determining, at the video decoder, that the updated portion is of superior quality relative to the corresponding portion of the background reference frame in the buffer, characterised in that the determination is made using a quality parameter.
A vehicle circumferential image providing device configured to provide an image at a circumference of an own vehicle to a driver, the vehicle circumferential image providing device targeting a three-dimensional object, the vehicle circumferential image providing device comprising a plurality of imaging units configured to image the circumference of the own vehicle and also image mutually different directions; a first image processing unit configured to coordinate-convert the images at the circumference of the own vehicle imaged by the plurality of imaging units using a ground surface as a reference surface, and generate an overhead image by connecting the generated coordinate-converted images; an edge detecting unit configured to detect edge lines in the overhead image generated by the first image processing unit ; and a determining unit configured to determine continuity of edge lines extending over connected parts of the coordinate-converted images, among edge lines of the three-dimensional object closer to the own vehicle detected by the edge detecting unit ; characterized by a second image processing unit configured to perform imaging processing of setting edge lines continuous at the connected parts, when the edge lines extending over the connected parts of the coordinate-converted images are discontinuous, the second image processing unit being further adapted to detect edge lines which are not continuous extending over the connected parts and being adapted to apply one of a first, second or third image-correction process as follows: • apply the first image-correction process (ST5) in case the edge lines of the three-dimensional object closer to the own vehicle are continuous at the connected parts, • apply the second image-correction process (ST7) in case the first image-correction process (ST5) is not applied and the edge lines of the three-dimensional object closer to the own vehicle are straight lines or curved lines having no inflected points, and • apply the third image-correction process (ST8) in case neither the first image-correction process (ST5) nor the second image-correction process (ST7) is applied. • apply the first image-correction process (ST5) in case the edge lines of the three-dimensional object closer to the own vehicle are continuous at the connected parts, • apply the second image-correction process (ST7) in case the first image-correction process (ST5) is not applied and the edge lines of the three-dimensional object closer to the own vehicle are straight lines or curved lines having no inflected points, and • apply the third image-correction process (ST8) in case neither the first image-correction process (ST5) nor the second image-correction process (ST7) is applied.
Aircraft light comprising: a support board ; a light source , arranged on the support board ; a first at least partially light transmissive optical element , which is arranged over the light source and which is fixed to the support board ; and a second at least partially light transmissive optical element ; wherein the first optical element is interposed between the light source and the second optical element ; wherein the first optical element has a first engagement portion and the second optical element has a mating second engagement portion ; wherein the first engagement portion and the mating second engagement portion establish a positive fit between the first optical element and the second optical element ; and wherein at least a portion of light , which is emitted by the light source in operation, passes through the first optical element and through the second optical element . a support board ; a light source , arranged on the support board ; a first at least partially light transmissive optical element , which is arranged over the light source and which is fixed to the support board ; and a second at least partially light transmissive optical element ; wherein the first optical element is interposed between the light source and the second optical element ; wherein the first optical element has a first engagement portion and the second optical element has a mating second engagement portion ; wherein the first engagement portion and the mating second engagement portion establish a positive fit between the first optical element and the second optical element ; and wherein at least a portion of light , which is emitted by the light source in operation, passes through the first optical element and through the second optical element .
A system for detecting a leak in a building layer , the system comprising: a plurality of dual foil backed insulation panels arranged to cover at least a portion of a base surface of the building layer , each panel including: an insulating body , an upper conductive layer covering an upper surface of the insulating body and a lower conductive layer covering a lower surface of the insulating body ; a plurality of upper electrodes formed by respective rows of electrically interconnected upper conductive layers of the panels ; a plurality of lower electrodes formed by respective rows of electrically interconnected lower conductive layers of the panels , the rows of electrically interconnected lower conductive layers forming the lower electrodes being transverse to the rows of electrically interconnected upper conductive layers forming the upper electrodes ; and a control circuitry configured to: apply a voltage between the upper electrodes and the lower electrodes to measure an electrical property therebetween; and detect the presence of a leak within the building layer based on at least a measurement of the electrical property between the upper and lower electrodes . a plurality of dual foil backed insulation panels arranged to cover at least a portion of a base surface of the building layer , each panel including: an insulating body , an upper conductive layer covering an upper surface of the insulating body and a lower conductive layer covering a lower surface of the insulating body ; a plurality of upper electrodes formed by respective rows of electrically interconnected upper conductive layers of the panels ; a plurality of lower electrodes formed by respective rows of electrically interconnected lower conductive layers of the panels , the rows of electrically interconnected lower conductive layers forming the lower electrodes being transverse to the rows of electrically interconnected upper conductive layers forming the upper electrodes ; and a control circuitry configured to: apply a voltage between the upper electrodes and the lower electrodes to measure an electrical property therebetween; and detect the presence of a leak within the building layer based on at least a measurement of the electrical property between the upper and lower electrodes . apply a voltage between the upper electrodes and the lower electrodes to measure an electrical property therebetween; and detect the presence of a leak within the building layer based on at least a measurement of the electrical property between the upper and lower electrodes .
A method for fabrication of a wind turbine blade comprising: receiving at least one specification for a blade design, the blade design including a plurality of core panels; creating a mold , the mold configured for forming the blade and having a plurality of reflective targets included therein; generating a 3D manufacturing model of the blade design, the manufacturing model including a plurality of core panels; extracting at least one optical projection file from the manufacturing model, the optical projection file(s) having coordinates for projection of a marking(s) within a mold and digital coordinates for the reflective targets; calibrating an optical projection apparatus ; wherein calibration includes comparing the projected marking to the digital location of the reflective target; and characterized in that the calibration is performed while the mold is at an elevated temperature. receiving at least one specification for a blade design, the blade design including a plurality of core panels; creating a mold , the mold configured for forming the blade and having a plurality of reflective targets included therein; generating a 3D manufacturing model of the blade design, the manufacturing model including a plurality of core panels; extracting at least one optical projection file from the manufacturing model, the optical projection file(s) having coordinates for projection of a marking(s) within a mold and digital coordinates for the reflective targets; calibrating an optical projection apparatus ; wherein calibration includes comparing the projected marking to the digital location of the reflective target; and characterized in that the calibration is performed while the mold is at an elevated temperature.
A system for hot water generation, comprising a hot water storage tank and at least one first and at least one second resistive heating rods for heating the water located in the hot water storage tank , and a storage tank temperature sensor and a control unit by means of which said at least one first resistive heating rod is connectable with an alternating voltage source , wherein said system comprises a photovoltaic device for generating a direct voltage and wherein said photovoltaic device is connectable with said at least one second resistive heating rod through said control unit and optionally at least one further control unit , said at least one first resistive heating rod and said alternating voltage source are galvanically separated from said at least one second resistive heating rod and said photovoltaic device , characterized in that said at least one first and said at least one second resistive heating rods are attached to a common attachment flange and form a heating cartridge which, in its attached state, protrudes into the hot water storage tank, and in that said control unit is located in a housing which is connected to the attachment flange , preferably on the outside of the hot water storage tank, or is integrally formed therewith.