Abstract: A computer-implemented method for generating feedback based on a handwritten text, comprises the steps of initializing a writing instrument to be used in a writing operation comprising a handwritten text and capturing and processing the handwritten text to generate digital text data. The method further comprises the steps of identifying at least one handwritten text attribute associated with the digital text data, comparing the at least one handwritten text attribute with predefined textual feature attributes, and generating a textual feature based on the compared at least one handwritten text attribute and predefined textual feature attributes. In addition, the method comprises the steps of modifying the digital text data using the textual feature and generating feedback to a user based on the modified digital text data.

Abstract: The invention relates to a controller unit and a method, which when executed by a computer arrangement in a production line ensures validity of a product and/or product related information. The method comprises: identifying the product; printing at least a selected portion of a current block of a publicly available blockchain, said block comprising time-dependent data, which can only be determined at the time of the creation of the block on the product and product related data at production time; and storing the time-dependent data along with the unique identification for validation of the product and/or the product related information.

Abstract: A vaporizer for an electronic cigarette comprises an absorbing structure and a plurality of heating elements. The heating elements are connectable to a power supply unit in the electronic cigarette. The absorbing structure is divided into segments, and each segment is thermally coupled to a respective heating element.

Abstract: A cartridge for an electronic cigarette comprises a liquid store and a vaporizer. The vaporizer includes at least one heating element and an absorbing structure. The absorbing structure has at least one channel fluidically connected to the liquid store by a supply conduit. The at least one channel is open in a direction perpendicular to a capillary flow direction within the at least one channel, and the at least one channel is configured to conduct liquid from the liquid store to the at least one heating element.

Abstract: A vaporizer for an electronic cigarette is fluidically connectable to a liquid store and electrically connectable to a power supply unit in the electronic cigarette. The vaporizer comprises at least one heating element connectable to the power supply unit, an absorbing structure comprising at least one channel configured to receive liquid from the liquid store and conduct the liquid to the at least one heating element, and a pair of electrical contacts. Each electrical contact is arranged about the sides of the at least one channel. The electrical contacts are connectable to an electrical control circuitry when arranged in the electronic cigarette, and the electrical contacts are configured to establish a closed circuit and enable a supply of power to the at least one heating element only when liquid is present in the at least one channel.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method (100) for generating feedback based on a handwritten text, comprises the steps of initializing (110) a writing instrument (10) to be used in a writing operation comprising a handwritten text and capturing and processing (120) the handwritten text to generate digital text data. The method further comprises the steps of identifying (130) at least one handwritten text attribute associated with the digital text data, comparing (140) the at least one handwritten text attribute with predefined textual feature attributes, and generating (150) a textual feature based on the compared at least one handwritten text attribute and predefined textual feature attributes. In addition, the method comprises the steps of modifying (160) the digital text data using the textual feature and generating (170) feedback to a user (U) based on the modified digital text data.

Abstract: An apparatus comprising means for performing: at a first time, controlling whether a user is granted access to a resource based on a response of the user to a first access task, and setting one or more restrictions on granted access to the resource based on the response of the user to the first access task; at a second time, controlling whether the user is granted access to the resource based on a response of the user to a second access task, different to the first access task, and setting one or more restrictions on granted access to the resource based on the response of the user to the second access task; and initiating a change from the first access task to the second access task, wherein the initiation of the change is causally independent of the response of the user to the first access task.

Abstract: An electronic cigarette includes a main body having a receiving cavity configured to receive a removable consumable including a substance to be vaporized, and an electrical circuitry, wherein the electrical circuitry includes a heating circuit that is connectable to a heater configured to supply energy to the consumable such as to vaporize the substance, and wherein the electrical circuitry further includes an open control circuit including and connected to at least two electrical contact points arranged as a pair and configured to establish a closed electrical circuit when they are in contact with a conductive surface on the removable consumable, the conductive surface being separate from the heater. The open control circuit includes a plurality of closable branches, wherein each branch of the open control circuit is provided with a pair of electrical contact points. The electrical circuitry further includes a controller.

Abstract: An apparatus comprising means for receiving a token bid for an application to access a user-output resource of the apparatus; controlling access to the user-output resource of the apparatus in dependence upon at least the token bid for the application to access the user-output resource of the apparatus; and providing tokens for use in one or more token bids for the application to access the user-output resource of the apparatus wherein the number of tokens provided for token bids for the application is dependent upon at least a monitored behavior of the user.

Abstract: An electronic cigarette includes a plurality of liquid reservoirs configured to store different liquids, each of the liquid reservoirs being fluidically coupled to a heater, a memory configured to store at least one program defining which heater is activated and a duration of time for the activation, a timer configured to regulate the time during which each heater is activated, a controller configured to selectively control the activation of each heater according to the at least one program on the memory, wherein the electronic cigarette is configured to produce a vapour with variations in its composition over time during the course of a vaping session.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for controlling one or more appliances in a user environment, the one or more appliances in operation capable of causing environmental stimuli disruptive to a user's sleep. The method comprises receiving from one or more sensors data indicative of a sleep state of the user; analysing the received data to determine one or more control actions for controlling the one or more appliances to reduce sleep disruption due to the environmental stimuli caused by the appliances; and controlling the one or more appliances in dependence on the determined control actions. The method may involve determining, based on sleep state data for a first sleep period, an appliance control schedule for a second, later, time period.

Abstract: A method for evaluating a state of health (SOH) of an electric battery of an electric vehicle, said method comprising a step of: performing on said electric battery, under given conditions, a test, called proxy test, said proxy test including a partial charge and/or discharge action of the battery, comparing the results of the proxy test with data stored in a dataset, and estimating the SOH in function of the comparison result.

Abstract: An apparatus comprising means for performing: at a first time, controlling whether a user is granted access to a resource based on a response of the user to a first access task, and setting one or more restrictions on granted access to the resource based on the response of the user to the first access task; at a second time, controlling whether the user is granted access to the resource based on a response of the user to a second access task, different to the first access task, and setting one or more restrictions on granted access to the resource based on the response of the user to the second access task; and initiating a change from the first access task to the second access task, wherein the initiation of the change is causally independent of the response of the user to the first access task.

Abstract: An apparatus comprising means for: receiving a token bid for an application to access a user-output resource of the apparatus; controlling access to the user-output resource of the apparatus in dependence upon at least the token bid for the application to access the user-output resource of the apparatus; and providing tokens for use in one or more token bids for the application to access a user-output resource of the apparatus wherein the number of tokens provided for token bids for the application is dependent upon at least a monitored behavior of the user.

Abstract: An apparatus comprising means for, a method comprising, and a computer program that performs: obtaining one or more values of user-device interaction parameters that parameterize user-device interaction; analyzing the obtained one or more values of the user-device interaction parameters to determine whether to cause rendering of an audible distraction; wherein for a first one or more values of user-device interaction parameters, the audible distraction is caused to be rendered as a sound source at a location which is external to the device and which is not currently associated with rendering of sound sources, and wherein for a second, different one or more values of user-device interaction parameters, the audible distraction is not caused to be rendered as a sound source at the location which is external to the device and which is not currently associated with rendering of sound sources.

Abstract: An apparatus comprising means for: accessing a reminder item for a user; selecting, based on an expected activity of the user, a real-world cue; generating a reminder content based on a representation of the selected real-world cue and a representation of the reminder item; and rendering the reminder content to the user.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for controlling one or more appliances in a user environment, the one or more appliances in operation capable of causing environmental stimuli disruptive to a user's sleep. The method comprises receiving from one or more sensors data indicative of a sleep state of the user; analysing the received data to determine one or more control actions for controlling the one or more appliances to reduce sleep disruption due to the environmental stimuli caused by the appliances; and controlling the one or more appliances in dependence on the determined control actions. The method may involve determining, based on sleep state data for a first sleep period, an appliance control schedule for a second, later, time period.

Abstract: A method for monitoring and controlling device activity is disclosed. The method comprises collecting device activity data relating to a first media consumer, wherein the device activity data corresponds to activity of one or more devices in an environment of the first media consumer during playback of a given media asset by the first media consumer. The method then determines, based on the device activity data, at least one action performable by a device in an environment of a second media consumer. Playback of the given media asset by the second media consumer is detected; and in response to detecting playback of the given media asset, one or more devices in an environment of the second media consumer are controlled to perform the determined actions.

Abstract: A method for evaluating a state of health (SOH) of an electric battery of an electric vehicle, said method comprising a step of: performing on said electric battery, under given conditions, a test, called proxy test, said proxy test including a partial charge and/or discharge action of the battery, comparing the results of the proxy test with data stored in a dataset, and estimating the SOH in function of the comparison result.

Abstract: A method for control of packet data transmissions in a TDMA wireless network to provide for additional choices in the allocation of communication channels. The fixed relationship in the timing of the downlink allocation signalling and subsequent uplink transmission is altered for certain classes of mobile station to avoid physical constraints. Examples of variations in USF signalling in GPRS are given.