Abstract: The invention relates to a device (1) having at least one fuel cell (2) and a DC/DC converter (3) assigned to the latter. A variable voltage generated in the fuel cell (2) is converted, by means of the DC/DC converter (3), into a DC voltage for a system (4) to be supplied. The DC/DC converter (3) is designed to capture internal characteristic variables of the fuel cell (2). Operating states of the fuel cell (2) are captured and/or controlled in dependence on these characteristic variables.

Abstract: Described herein is new crystalline forms of the MAGL inhibitor 1,1,1,3,3,3-Hexafluoropropan-2-yl (S)-1-(pyridazin-3-ylcarbamoyl)-6-azaspiro[2.5]octane-6-carboxylate.

Abstract: Described herein are new crystalline forms of the MAGL inhibitor 1-(1-(2-(pyrrolidin-1-yl)-4-(trifluoromethyl)b enzyl)-1,8-diazaspiro[4.5]decane-8-carbonyl)-1H-pyrazole-3-carboxylic acid, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device (1) having at least one fuel cell (2) and a DC/DC converter (3) assigned to the latter. A variable voltage generated in the fuel cell (2) is converted, by means of the DC/DC converter (3), into a DC voltage for a system (4) to be supplied. The DC/DC converter (3) is designed to capture internal characteristic variables of the fuel cell (2). Operating states of the fuel cell (2) are captured and/or controlled in dependence on these characteristic variables.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device (1) comprising at least one rechargeable battery (2) and an electric converter associated with said battery, which converter is connected to a superordinate system. The electric converter is designed to draw or feed electrical energy from/to the rechargeable battery (2). Characteristic variables of the rechargeable battery are determined by means of the electric converter during operation of the battery. Alternatively or additionally, means for influencing the operating mode of the rechargeable battery (2) are provided.

Abstract: A transducer for use with a downhole tool, where the transducer includes concentric piezoelectric elements coupled with a member that extends from the top surface of one element to the bottom surface of another element. The elements expand and contract to vibrate by applying electrical potential to the elements. The element having the member on its bottom surface expands and contracts with applied electrical potential and also is urged upward, by the coupling member, an amount equal to the vertical displacement of the element having the member on its top surface. Thus the element having the member on its bottom surface is vertically displaced by an amount substantially equal to the expansion of the elements.

Abstract: Methods and/or systems for modeling 3-dimensional objects (for example, human faces). In certain example embodiments, methods and/or systems usable for computer animation or static manipulation or modification of modeled images (e.g., faces), image processing, or for facial (or other object) recognition methods and/or systems.

Abstract: A transducer for use with a downhole tool, where the transducer includes concentric piezoelectric elements coupled with a member that extends from the top surface of one element to the bottom surface of another element. The elements expand and contract to vibrate by applying electrical potential to the elements. The element having the member on its bottom surface expands and contracts with applied electrical potential and also is urged upward, by the coupling member, an amount equal to the vertical displacement of the element having the member on its top surface. Thus the element having the member on its bottom surface is vertically displaced by an amount substantially equal to the expansion of the elements.

Abstract: Methods and/or systems for modeling 3-dimensional objects (for example, human faces). In certain example embodiments, methods and/or systems usable for computer animation or static manipulation or modification of modeled images (e.g., faces), image processing, or for facial (or other object) recognition methods and/or systems.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device (1) for processing the surface of objects (3) and comprises a predetermined number of processing stations (B1-B8) performing processing processes and a conveying unit performing processing movements. The objects are transported into predetermined desired positions at the processing stations (B1-B8) by means of the conveying unit. The device (1) further comprises a central controller (7), by means of which the processing movements of the conveying unit and the processing processes of the processing stations are synchronized by presetting a clock pulse being correlated with the processing movement of the object (3) to be processed and controlling the respective processing process via the central controller (7) for each processing station (B1-B8).

Abstract: The invention relates to a method which is used to actuate a tensioning apparatus (3) for tensioning a tool or workpiece. The tensioning apparatus comprises an electric drive (2), in which devices for measuring motor currents and motor positions are integrated in order to monitor tensioning processes carried out using the tensioning apparatus (3).

Abstract: Disclosed is an improved algorithm for estimating the 3D shape of a 3-dimensional object, such as a human face, based on information retrieved from a single photograph by recovering parameters of a 3-dimensional model and methods and systems using the same. Beside the pixel intensity, the invention uses various image features in a multi-features fitting algorithm (MFF) that has a wider radius of convergence and a higher level of precision and provides thereby better results.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for controlling the access to at least one communications device (NE) by means of at least one additional communications device (NMS1, NMS2) in a communications network. According to said method, when the aforementioned communications device or devices (NE) is or are accessed, information representing the additional communications device or devices (NMS1, NMS2), such as e.g. the IP address, is recorded. Additional access is then controlled using said information. The invention is characterised in that only certain, predefinable communications devices (NMS1, NMS2) with access can access part of the information stored in the communications device(s) (NE) during a specific time period.

Abstract: Disclosed is an improved algorithm for estimating the 3D shape of a 3-dimensional object, such as a human face, based on information retrieved from a single photograph by recovering parameters of a 3-dimensional model and methods and systems using the same. Beside the pixel intensity, the invention uses various image features in a multi-features fitting algorithm (MFF) that has a wider radius of convergence and a higher level of precision and provides thereby better results.

Abstract: Device for Processing the Surface of Objects The invention relates to a device (1) for processing the surface of objects (3) and comprises a predetermined number of processing stations (B1-B8) performing processing processes and a conveying unit performing processing movements. The objects are transported into predetermined desired positions at the processing stations (B1-B8) by means of the conveying unit. The device (1) further comprises a central controller (7), by means of which the processing movements of the conveying unit and the processing processes of the processing stations are synchronized by presetting a clock pulse being correlated with the processing movement of the object (3) to be processed and controlling the respective processing process via the central Is controller (7) for each processing station (B1-B8).

Abstract: A method of processing an image of a three-dimensional object, including the steps of providing a morphable object model derived from a plurality of 3D images, matching the morphable object model to at least one 2D object image, and providing the matched morphable object model as a 3D representation of the object. A method of generating a morphable object model includes the steps of generating a 3D database comprising a plurality of 3D images of prototype objects, subjecting the data of the 3D database to a data processing providing correspondences between the prototype objects and at least one reference object, and providing the morphable object model as a set of objects comprising linear combinations of the shapes and textures of the prototype objects.

Abstract: An image processing system (100) analyzes novel images in one of three modes. In a first mode, the system learns a model based on vectorized prototype images, and uses the model to characterize the shape of a novel image as a pixel-by-pixel linear combination of the prototype shapes. In a second mode, both shape and texture vectors are used to characterize the novel image as a linear combination of the prototypes. In a third mode, shape information is modeled by a linear combination of prototypes and texture information is modeled by an optical flow, and processing of shape and texture information is interleaved. Novel images are synthesized by analysis of input images using transformed prototypes. Image compression is achieved by storing or transmitting parameter vectors relating the novel or applied images to the prototypes.

Abstract: An image processing system (100) analyzes novel images in one of three modes. In a first mode, the system learns a model based on prototype images, and uses the model to characterize the shape of a novel image as a pixel-by-pixel linear combination of the prototypes. In a second mode, both shape and texture are used to characterize the novel image as a linear combination of the prototypes. In a third mode, shape information is modeled by a linear combination of prototypes and texture information is modeled by an optical flow, and processing of shape and texture information is interleaved. Novel images are synthesized by analysis of input images using transformed prototypes.