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A method of estimating the temperature of a reaction site on a measurement strip in a blood glucose measuring device having a plurality of heat generating components (A-J) and a temperature measuring element , characterized by : determining an activation initiation time, an activation duration time, and a thermal magnitude Qx at which each of the heat generating components (A-J) generates heat; determining a temperature elevation Ex for each of the heat generating components (A-J), wherein the temperature elevation Ex for each of the heat generating components (A-J) is determined at least in part by an impulse temperature response matrix [X i ] for times t 1 through t Nx , the activation initiation time, the activation duration time and the thermal magnitude Qx for each of the heat generating components (A-J); determining a total temperature elevation E total of the glucose measuring device by summing the temperature elevation Ex of each of the heat generating components (A-J); reading a temperature value T sensor provided by the temperature measuring element ; and determining a reaction site temperature estimation T site by subtracting the total temperature elevation E total from the temperature value T sensor provided by the temperature measuring element . determining an activation initiation time, an activation duration time, and a thermal magnitude Qx at which each of the heat generating components (A-J) generates heat; determining a temperature elevation Ex for each of the heat generating components (A-J), wherein the temperature elevation Ex for each of the heat generating components (A-J) is determined at least in part by an impulse temperature response matrix [X i ] for times t 1 through t Nx , the activation initiation time, the activation duration time and the thermal magnitude Qx for each of the heat generating components (A-J); determining a total temperature elevation E total of the glucose measuring device by summing the temperature elevation Ex of each of the heat generating components (A-J); reading a temperature value T sensor provided by the temperature measuring element ; and
A device configured to perform calculations for determining a personalized estimate; the magnitude of an intended medical effect, a duration and a shape of this, for a drug, based on sections of data where a target glucose and dose history have been recorded, wherein the personalized estimate of a finite impulse-response model parameters a = [a 0 , a 1 ... a n ] and the basal hepatic glucose production G b is determined according to: I(t k ) represents a drug infusion and y(t k ) (i) is a glucose level at a time sample t k , v(t k ) ∼ N(0, σ v ) corresponds to a process noise perturbation with variance σ v 2 , and T j represents the time instances in a dataset j, and where the finite impulse-response model parameters a = [a 0 , a 1 ... a n ] have a glucose dependence; for each glucose level G of interest, the following problem is solved to retrieve the parameter estimates; a and G b = [G b ...G b (N) ] using N periods of data: subject to and wherein a second-order regularization matrix R is populated as follows: R j , j − 1 : j + 1 = 1 − 2 1 , j = 1 , ... , n wherein y j = y t 1 j ... y t n j is the collected glucose data for data record j covering sample times T j = t 1 j ... t n j , and y ^ j = y ^ t 1 j ... y ^ t n j is the corresponding estimate of glucose level according to the equation ; W G is the quadratic kernel matrix defining the weight of each glucose measurement according to the distance to the glucose level G ; G b 0 is the prior expected value estimate of G b , and α, β and γ are penalty terms.
Method for determining a sensor configuration in a vehicle which includes a plurality of sensors , comprising the steps of: - establishing a preliminary sensor configuration for the vehicle, which sensor configuration includes a first number of real sensors, each of which outputting a real sensor signal; - determining whether at least one of the real sensors can be replaced by a virtual sensor; - changing the preliminary sensor configuration into a final sensor configuration which includes a second number of real sensors and at least one virtual sensor which has been determined to replace at least one of the real sensors, wherein the second number is smaller than the first number, characterized by : wherein the determining step includes: - detecting and recording the outputs of at least a subset of the real sensors, and - conducting a causation analysis which determines causations between the recorded outputs of the subset of real sensors, wherein the causation analysis includes building a component-wise neural network, CWNN (D4'), where each real sensor of the subset of real sensors corresponds to one of the components of the CWNN, wherein each component is formed by a virtual sensor sub-model (NN) which is trained so as to emulate a respective real sensor, using the outputs of at least some of the other real sensors of the subset of real sensors. - establishing a preliminary sensor configuration for the vehicle, which sensor configuration includes a first number of real sensors, each of which outputting a real sensor signal; - determining whether at least one of the real sensors can be replaced by a virtual sensor; - changing the preliminary sensor configuration into a final sensor configuration which includes a second number of real sensors and at least one virtual sensor which has been determined to replace at least one of the real sensors, wherein the second number is smaller than the first number, wherein the determining step includes: - detecting and recording the outputs of at least a subset of the real sensors, and - conducting a causation analysis which determines causations between the recorded outputs of the subset of real sensors, - detecting and recording the outputs of at least a subset of the real sensors, and - conducting a causation analysis which determines causations between the recorded outputs of the subset of real sensors, wherein the causation analysis includes building a component-wise neural network, CWNN (D4'), where each real sensor of the subset of real sensors corresponds to one of the components of the CWNN, wherein each component is formed by a virtual sensor sub-model (NN) which is trained so as to emulate a respective real sensor, using the outputs of at least some of the other real sensors of the subset of real sensors.
Method for analysing an image having features corresponding to at least one class, comprising the following steps: - adapting an artificial deep neural net pre-trained for multiple classes to focus on exactly one selected class of the multiple classes by providing to the pre-trained neural net training data that is labelled with the selected class, wherein the image has features corresponding to the selected class, - processing the image by means of a forward pass through the adapted neural net to generate a processing result that is an output of the adapted neural net after the forward pass , - analysing the processing result to detect therein at least one object corresponding to the selected class by using an image processing algorithm to detect and segment a manifestation of the object corresponding to the selected class in the processing result, - generating a modified image by removing the manifestation of the object corresponding to the selected class from the image , wherein a) the modified image is iteratively used as input for the adapted neural net to analyse the modified image for possible remaining manifestations of the object corresponding to the selected class, and/or b) the pre-trained neural net is pre-trained for counting objects in images and the pre-trained neural net is adapted for counting exactly one object (3; 49; 50). - adapting an artificial deep neural net pre-trained for multiple classes to focus on exactly one selected class of the multiple classes by providing to the pre-trained neural net training data that is labelled with the selected class, wherein the image has features corresponding to the selected class, - processing the image by means of a forward pass through the adapted neural net to generate a processing result that is an output of the adapted neural net after the forward pass , - analysing the processing result to detect therein at least one object corresponding to the selected class by using an image processing algorithm to detect and segment a manifestation of the object corresponding to the selected class in the processing result, - generating a modified image by removing the manifestation of the object corresponding to the selected class from the image , a) the modified image is iteratively used as input for the adapted neural net to analyse the modified image for possible remaining manifestations of the object corresponding to the selected class, and/or b) the pre-trained neural net is pre-trained for counting objects in images and the pre-trained neural net is adapted for counting exactly one object (3; 49; 50).
A protection system for at least one manipulator, in particular a robot , comprising: at least one mobile handheld device , which comprises an actuating device (1.1), a receiving device for receiving a wirelessly transmitted actuation signal from at least one mobile handheld device ; a presence detection device for detecting the presence of at least one mobile handheld device , in particular a system-related mobile handheld device , in a specified occupation zone ; and a protection device for triggering a reaction (STOP) on the basis of a presence detection (n(A)) and the reception of an actuation signal (n(Z)), characterised in that the protection system operates in different operating modes (KB, AB) in a cooperating operating state (KB) and in an automatic operating state (AB) of a manipulator, and in that the protection system comprises a switching device for changing an operating mode (KB, AB) of the protection system at least partially automatically, and is set up such that the mobile handheld devices which are to be detected in a specified occupation zone are specified, in particular individually, in groups or as a number (N), preferably fixed or free (N = 3).
A percussion tool for performing a chiseling operation on a workpiece with a chisel , the percussion tool comprising: a housing ; an electric motor positioned within the housing; a percussion mechanism driven by the motor and including a striker supported for reciprocation relative to the housing along a longitudinal axis ; and a tool holder coupled to the housing and including a rotatable handle having a rod that rotates with the handle within the tool holder, the chisel being securable in and removable from the tool holder, the chisel having a longitudinal groove that is substantially parallel with the longitudinal axis, wherein when the chisel is secured in the tool holder, the chisel is permitted to axially reciprocate within the tool holder in response to receiving repeated axial impacts from the striker, wherein the handle is moveable between a first position, in which the rod is received in the groove and the chisel is secured in the tool holder, and a second position, in which the rod is removed from the groove and the chisel is removable from the tool holder, characterised in that when the handle is in the second position, an acute angle (Θ) is defined between a first reference plane defined by the handle and a second reference plane that is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, and wherein the acute angle is 10 degrees or less. a housing ; an electric motor positioned within the housing; a percussion mechanism driven by the motor and including a striker supported for reciprocation relative to the housing along a longitudinal axis ; and a tool holder coupled to the housing and including a rotatable handle having a rod that rotates with the handle within the tool holder, the chisel being securable in and removable from the tool holder, the chisel having a longitudinal groove that is substantially parallel with the longitudinal axis, wherein when the chisel is secured in the tool holder, the chisel is permitted to axially reciprocate within the tool holder in response to receiving repeated axial impacts from the striker, wherein the handle is moveable between a first position, in which the rod is received in the groove and the chisel is secured in the tool holder, and a second position, in which the rod is removed from the groove and the chisel is removable from the tool holder, characterised in that when the handle is in the second position, an acute angle (Θ) is defined between a first reference plane defined by the handle and a second reference plane that is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, and wherein the acute angle is 10 degrees or less.
An apparatus for embedding a continuous elastic cord along an edge of a continuous plastic sheet , comprising an adhesive applicator device operable to apply an adhesive along the edge of the plastic sheet , a folder device operable to provide a folded edge of the plastic sheet so that the adhesive is within the folded edge, and a feed device having a tension device operable to feed the elastic cord in tension into the folded edge so that the elastic cord is in contact with the adhesive of the edge, a bonding device that is operable to activate the adhesive of the folded edge to bond the elastic cord in tension to the adhesive within the folded edge and to bond the folded edge to the plastic sheet , characterised by : the adhesive applicator device being arranged to apply the adhesive prior to the folder device being arranged to fold the edge of the plastic sheet .
A method of reducing the output speed of a transmission in a vehicle, the transmission including an output speed sensor and a controller and the vehicle including a proximity sensor, the method comprising: (a) determining whether a user input switch is enabled; (b) measuring output speed with the output speed sensor and comparing the measured output speed to an output speed threshold; (c) receiving throttle percentage with the controller and comparing the throttle percentage to a throttle threshold; (d) receiving an input signal from the proximity sensor and comparing the input signal to a signal threshold; (e) determining whether the controller has priority or control over vehicle braking; (f) enabling the controller to control transmission output speed based on the result of each determination in step (a) and step (e) and based on the result of each comparison in steps (b) - (d); and (g) controlling the output speed of the transmission with the controller based on the outcome of step (f). (a) determining whether a user input switch is enabled; (b) measuring output speed with the output speed sensor and comparing the measured output speed to an output speed threshold; (c) receiving throttle percentage with the controller and comparing the throttle percentage to a throttle threshold; (d) receiving an input signal from the proximity sensor and comparing the input signal to a signal threshold; (e) determining whether the controller has priority or control over vehicle braking; (f) enabling the controller to control transmission output speed based on the result of each determination in step (a) and step (e) and based on the result of each comparison in steps (b) - (d); and (g) controlling the output speed of the transmission with the controller based on the outcome of step (f).
A device for removing dead hair from a skin of a dog, comprising - means for removing dead hair from the skin of the dog, and - means for attaching the device to a suctioning means, wherein the means for removing dead hair comprises - a base comprising an endless mat arranged to move along a first pre-determined trajectory , - a gripping part arranged to move along a second pre-determined trajectory by movement means , and - a removable means for guiding hair of the dog between the base and the gripping part, wherein the first pre-determined trajectory has a first portion that is parallel to a second portion of the second pre-determined trajectory, the first portion having a length that is at most 50% of the length of the first pre-determined trajectory and the second portion having a length that is at most 50% of the length of the second pre-determined trajectory, characterized in that the means for removing dead hair further comprises means for adjusting a distance (Y) between the base and the gripping part along the first portion and the second portion. - means for removing dead hair from the skin of the dog, and - means for attaching the device to a suctioning means, wherein the means for removing dead hair comprises - a base comprising an endless mat arranged to move along a first pre-determined trajectory , - a gripping part arranged to move along a second pre-determined trajectory by movement means , and - a removable means for guiding hair of the dog between the base and the gripping part, wherein the first pre-determined trajectory has a first portion that is parallel to a second portion of the second pre-determined trajectory, the first portion having a length that is at most 50% of the length of the first pre-determined trajectory and the second portion having a length that is at most 50% of the length of the second pre-determined trajectory, characterized in that the means for removing dead hair further comprises means for adjusting a distance (Y) between the base and the gripping part along the first portion and the second portion. - a base comprising an endless mat arranged to move along a first pre-determined trajectory , - a gripping part arranged to move along a second pre-determined trajectory by movement means , and - a removable means for guiding hair of the dog between the base and the gripping part,
A method for forming oxidised cellulose microspheres comprising : contacting an oxidised cellulose solution comprising a solvent with at least one visualization agent to form a discontinuous phase liquid; contacting the discontinuous phase liquid with a continuous phase liquid to form an emulsion; and contacting the emulsion with a third phase liquid to extract the solvent from the emulsion thereby forming a plurality of microspheres. contacting an oxidised cellulose solution comprising a solvent with at least one visualization agent to form a discontinuous phase liquid; contacting the discontinuous phase liquid with a continuous phase liquid to form an emulsion; and contacting the emulsion with a third phase liquid to extract the solvent from the emulsion thereby forming a plurality of microspheres.
A cleaning robot comprising: a battery ; a moving unit ; a cleaning unit ; a power converting unit which converts and outputs power supplied from the battery into a first voltage driving the moving unit and a second voltage driving the cleaning unit; and a control unit which supplies power having the first voltage to the moving unit so as to drive the moving unit and supplies power having the second voltage to the cleaning unit so as to perform a cleaning operation, characterised in that , when the cleaning robot moves on an already cleaned area of the cleaning area, the control unit interrupts the power supply from the power converting unit to the cleaning unit when a moving distance to be travelled on the already cleaned area exceeds a reference distance, and/or when an estimated moving time on the already cleaned area exceeds a reference time. a battery ; a moving unit ; a cleaning unit ; a power converting unit which converts and outputs power supplied from the battery into a first voltage driving the moving unit and a second voltage driving the cleaning unit; and a control unit which supplies power having the first voltage to the moving unit so as to drive the moving unit and supplies power having the second voltage to the cleaning unit so as to perform a cleaning operation, characterised in that , when the cleaning robot moves on an already cleaned area of the cleaning area, the control unit interrupts the power supply from the power converting unit to the cleaning unit when a moving distance to be travelled on the already cleaned area exceeds a reference distance, and/or when an estimated moving time on the already cleaned area exceeds a reference time.
Hand-held power tool having a housing and having a drive unit, having a gearbox unit which is intended to convert a rotary motion of the drive unit into an oscillating motion , and which has an output shaft , having a tool receptacle for fastening at least one application tool , said tool holder being able to be driven in oscillation via the output shaft of the gearbox unit, and having a clamping collar which extends in a circumferential direction at least partially around the output shaft , characterized in that the clamping collar has a lateral surface that is profiled in the axial direction and is intended to secure an accessory fastening device in a form-fitting manner in the axial direction , wherein the clamping collar has a lateral surface that is profiled in the circumferential direction and is intended to secure an accessory fastening device in a form-fitting manner in the circumferential direction , wherein the profiling in the axial direction of the lateral surface is formed by a groove which extends in the circumferential direction of the clamping collar , wherein the outer contour of the lateral surface of the clamping collar is oval, polygonal, epicycloidal and/or star-shaped.
A process comprising: (i) first, contacting a textile with an aqueous solution comprising a cationic hydroxyethylcellulose polymer to form a modified textile component; (ii) subsequently, impregnating the modified textile component with an aqueous polyurethane dispersion externally stabilized with an anionic surfactant; and (iii) precipitating the polyurethane in the modified textile component. (i) first, contacting a textile with an aqueous solution comprising a cationic hydroxyethylcellulose polymer to form a modified textile component; (ii) subsequently, impregnating the modified textile component with an aqueous polyurethane dispersion externally stabilized with an anionic surfactant; and (iii) precipitating the polyurethane in the modified textile component.