Abstract: The techniques described herein relate to femtocells for wireless communication coverage. An example method includes receiving, by a first interface of a virtualized network function (VNF), first wireless data comprising a first identifier identifying a first type of wireless base station in a wireless environment, converting, by the VNF, the first identifier to a second identifier identifying a second type of wireless base station and at least one wireless base station of a plurality of wireless base stations in the environment, the at least one wireless base station being a virtual wireless base station instantiated by the VNF and configured to execute a set of functions to effectuate wireless communication in the environment, and transmitting, by a second interface of the VNF, second wireless data to a network function associated with a wireless core network and comprising the second identifier and at least a portion of the first wireless data.

Abstract: Therapeutics and methods of diagnosing non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) in a patient comprising obtaining a sample from the patient, determining a level of a signaling lymphocytic activation molecule 1 (SLAMF1) in the sample from the patient, and diagnosing the patient with NAFLD when the level of the SLAMF1 is at least an elevated threshold level for the SLAMF1. Therapeutics and methods of treating non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) in a patient in need of treatment comprising administering a pharmaceutically effective dose of a therapeutic, wherein the therapeutic includes a signaling lymphocytic activation molecule 1 (SLAMF1) antagonist.

Abstract: A method of monitoring a fluid supply is provided, the fluid supply including a supply tank, an intermediate tank and a fluid pump operatively coupled to the supply tank and the intermediate tank; the method comprising with the intermediate tank having a defined first fluid level, starting to feed fluid from the intermediate tank; when a defined amount of fluid has been fed from the intermediate tank, with the feeding of fluid from the intermediate tank proceeding, activating the fluid pump to supply fluid from the supply tank to the intermediate tank; monitoring the fluid level of the intermediate tank while the fluid pump remains activated; and diagnosing operation of the fluid pump as a function of the fluid level of the intermediate tank.

Abstract: A polarimetric radar system for object classification and road condition estimation includes a radar transmitter unit for transmitting radar waves of different polarizations, a radar receiving unit for receiving radar waves of different polarizations, a radar signal generating unit for generating and providing the radar waves to be transmitted, a signal processing circuitry for processing the generated and received radar waves, and a signal evaluation unit. The signal evaluation unit receives processed signals from the signal processing circuitry, estimates values for a set of predetermined object parameters on the basis of the received processed signals, and selects an object class from a plurality of predetermined object classes upon detecting a match of the estimated values with one out of a plurality of predetermined sets of object parameters. The signal evaluation unit is configured to provide information that is indicative of the at least one classified object.

Abstract: A method for occupancy detection for at least one vehicle seat, using at least one transmit antenna and a plurality of receive antennas, includes: emitting a detection signal with each transmit antenna onto at least one vehicle seat, which detection signal is a frequency-modulated continuous-wave radar signal, and receiving with each receive antenna a reflected signal; recording sample data representing the reflected signal, the sample data having M channels, with M=N1·N2, where N1 is the number of transmit antennas and N2 is the number of receive antennas; for each channel, removing a component from the sample data that corresponds to a reflection from a static object; and applying a frequency estimation method to the sample data to at least implicitly determine at least one angle of arrival ?i corresponding to a position of an occupant on a vehicle seat.

Abstract: Plug (3) for a liquid-product dispensing container (1), and container (1) including said plug (3). The plug (3) includes a casing (5) to which the following is mounted: an actuator (7), to be pressed by a user for dispensing the liquid product; a dispensing head (8) comprising a valve (9) for releasing the liquid product; and an energy harvesting mechanism comprising a piezoelectric element (11) with a first end (12) which is movable when the actuator (7) is pressed by the user, for pressing against the valve (9) so as to release the liquid product and to be subjected to pressure for obtaining electricity therefrom. The electricity is used for powering detecting means which detect a number of services, wireless communication means for sending information on the number of uses and a controller (6) for controlling the detecting means and the communication means.

Abstract: The invention relates to a computer-implemented method for detecting barcodes in a digital image represented as a two-dimensional digital image array comprising: applying a filter to the image array, computing a discrete Radon transformation of the filtered image array, wherein the discrete Radon Transformation is computed for a plurality of discrete lines across the filtered image array, wherein for each given discrete line with a given slope the discrete Radon transformation is computed for a number of different displacements of the given discrete line, wherein said number of displacements is less than two times a dimension of the image array, detecting in the output of the discrete Radon transformation of the filtered image array the vertex points of a pattern, and converting the detected vertex points back to discrete lines in the image array for constraining the location of a barcode present in the digital image.

Abstract: A radar sensor system and a method for detecting an occupancy in an interior of a vehicle and with vital sign monitoring. The radar sensor system includes a radar transmitting unit, a radar receiving unit and a signal processing and control unit. The method includes: transmitting a radar wave towards a scene within the vehicle interior, receiving at least one radar wave that has been generated by reflection of the transmitted radar wave, decomposing the received radar wave into range, Doppler and angular information, quantifying and tracking a movement in each region of interest by angular gating and range gating, detecting and monitoring vital signs of occupants in each region of interest, and determining whether quantified and tracked movements in the scene are related to an occupant or to external or internal disturbances, based on a fulfillment of at least one predefined condition concerning the and/or the detected vital signs.

Abstract: A radar sensor system and a method for detecting an occupancy in an interior of a vehicle and with vital sign monitoring. The radar sensor system includes a radar transmitting unit, a radar receiving unit and a signal processing and control unit. The method includes: transmitting a radar wave towards a scene within the vehicle interior, receiving at least one radar wave that has been generated by reflection of the transmitted radar wave, decomposing the received radar wave into range, Doppler and angular information, quantifying and tracking a movement in each region of interest by angular gating and range gating, detecting and monitoring vital signs of occupants in each region of interest, and determining whether quantified and tracked movements in the scene are related to an occupant or to external or internal disturbances, based on a fulfillment of at least one predefined condition concerning the and/or the detected vital signs.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the two-dimensional reconstruction of wave fronts (104) of light for use in an optical system (100) comprising: measuring the distribution function of the light intensity in at least two images at different optical planes (101, 102) having an optical path difference. In particular this method is suitable for probing the tomographical distribution of wave fronts of electromagnetic fields with an image detector, e.g. any standard two-dimensional camera.

Abstract: The invention relates to a computer-implemented method for detecting barcodes in a digital image represented as a two-dimensional digital image array comprising: applying a filter to the image array, computing a discrete Radon transformation of the filtered image array, wherein the discrete Radon Transformation is computed for a plurality of discrete lines across the filtered image array, wherein for each given discrete line with a given slope the discrete Radon transformation is computed for a number of different displacements of the given discrete line, wherein said number of displacements is less than two times a dimension of the image array, detecting in the output of the discrete Radon transformation of the filtered image array the vertex points of a pattern, and converting the detected vertex points back to discrete lines in the image array for constraining the location of a barcode present in the digital image.

Abstract: A polarimetric radar system for detecting and classifying objects positioned in an interior of a vehicle includes a radar transmitter unit for transmitting radar waves of at least two different polarizations, a radar receiving unit for receiving radar waves of at least two different polarizations, a radar signal generating unit for generating and providing radar waves to be transmitted by the at least one radar transmitter unit, a signal processing circuitry for processing the generated radar waves and the received radar waves and a signal evaluation unit that is configured to receive processed signals from the signal processing circuitry, to estimate values for a set of predetermined object parameters on the basis of the received processed signals, and to select an object class upon detecting a match of the estimated values for the set of object parameters with one out of a plurality of predetermined sets of object parameters.

Abstract: The invention refers to a pump actuating cap for a pump dispenser, the cap comprising a housing configured to be coupled with a pump to operate the pump. The cap further comprising: an electronic circuit, a power source to feed the electronic circuit, at least one antenna connected with the electronic circuit, and at least one pulse generator to activate the electronic circuit, and wherein the circuit, the power source, the antenna and the pulse generator are enclosed inside the housing. The pulse generator is arranged to be actuated by contacting with a pump, when the housing is operatively coupled with a pump. The electronic circuit has stored an unique identification code usable to identify the pump actuating cap, and wherein the electronic circuit is adapted such as when it is activated by the pulse generator, a signal containing the dispenser unique identification code, is transmitted by the antenna.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an apparatus and method for controlling object detection. The object detection control apparatus according to the present disclosure includes a determination device that determines a risk level, based on environmental information of a vehicle detected by first sensors, an object detection device that detects an object in the vehicle, based on information detected by a second sensor for detecting the object in the vehicle, an output device that outputs an alarm signal according to a set alarm condition when the object in the vehicle is detected, and a controller that controls an operation of the second sensor or the output device, based on the determined risk level.

Abstract: A polarimetric radar system for detecting and classifying objects positioned in an interior of a vehicle includes a radar transmitter unit for transmitting radar waves of at least two different polarizations, a radar receiving unit for receiving radar waves of at least two different polarizations, a radar signal generating unit for generating and providing radar waves to be transmitted by the at least one radar transmitter unit, a signal processing circuitry for processing the generated radar waves and the received radar waves and a signal evaluation unit that is configured to receive processed signals from the signal processing circuitry, to estimate values for a set of predetermined object parameters on the basis of the received processed signals, and to select an object class upon detecting a match of the estimated values for the set of object parameters with one out of a plurality of predetermined sets of object parameters.

Abstract: A polarimetric radar system for object classification and road condition estimation includes a radar transmitter unit for transmitting radar waves of different polarizations, a radar receiving unit for receiving radar waves of different polarizations, a radar signal generating unit for generating and providing the radar waves to be transmitted, a signal processing circuitry for processing the generated and received radar waves, and a signal evaluation unit. The signal evaluation unit receives processed signals from the signal processing circuitry, estimates values for a set of predetermined object parameters on the basis of the received processed signals, and selects an object class from a plurality of predetermined object classes upon detecting a match of the estimated values with one out of a plurality of predetermined sets of object parameters. The signal evaluation unit is configured to provide information that is indicative of the at least one classified object.

Abstract: A polarimetric radar system for classifying objects ahead of a vehicle includes a radar transmitter unit for transmitting radar waves of at least two different polarizations, a radar receiving unit for receiving radar waves of at least two different polarizations, a radar signal generating unit for generating and providing radar waves to be transmitted by the at least one radar transmitter unit, a signal processing circuitry for processing the generated radar waves to be transmitted and the received radar waves, and a signal evaluation unit that is configured to receive processed signals from the signal processing circuitry, to estimate values for a set of predetermined object parameters on the basis of the received processed signals, and to select an object classification upon detecting a match of the estimated values for the set of object parameters with one out of a plurality of predetermined sets of object parameters.

Abstract: A system including first and second network nodes that communicate with additional nodes in first and second networks, respectively, using a shared communication channel. In response to detecting presence of the first network node, the second network node transmits a first signal to the first network node including a predetermined sequence known to both the first and second network nodes. The first network node measures a strength of the transmitted signal based on knowledge of the predetermined sequence and calculates a throughput metric (throughput referring to amount of information transmitted per second) based on the measured strength. In response to the throughput metric being less than a unification threshold, the first network node selectively transmits a unification request to the second network node. The unification request invites the second network node to coordinate operation with the first network node to reduce interference between the first network and the second network.

Abstract: A system including first and second network nodes that communicate with additional nodes in first and second networks, respectively, using a shared communication channel. In response to detecting presence of the first network node, the second network node transmits a first signal to the first network node including a predetermined sequence known to both the first and second network nodes. The first network node measures a strength of the transmitted signal based on knowledge of the predetermined sequence and calculates a throughput metric (throughput referring to amount of information transmitted per second) based on the measured strength. In response to the throughput metric being less than a unification threshold, the first network node selectively transmits a unification request to the second network node. The unification request invites the second network node to coordinate operation with the first network node to reduce interference between the first network and the second network.

Abstract: A method for sharing a communication channel between a first network and a second network. The method includes transmitting a signal from the second network to the first network in response to the second network detecting presence of the first network. The signal includes a predetermined sequence measuring the strength of the signal arriving at the first network and transmitting a unification request from the first network to the second network when a metric based on the measured strength is less than a unification threshold. The unification request invites the second network to coordinate operation with the first network to reduce interference between the first network and the second network.