Abstract: An approach is provided for lane width estimation from incomplete lane marking detections of a road lane. The approach, for example, involves generating one or more perpendicular lines respectively from location centers of one or more first lane marking detections. A respective lane marking detection represents at least a portion of a boundary of the road lane as a line delimited by two location data points in accordance with detections by at least one sensor device onboard at least one vehicle. The approach also involves identifying second lane marking detections that each respectively intersect one of the one or more perpendicular lines. The approach further involves selecting one or more candidate lane widths based on one or more respective distances from the location centers to the second lane marking detections. The approach further involves determining an estimated lane width of the road lane based on the one or more candidate lane widths.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure are directed to communicating signals to receivers utilizing different protocols. As may be implemented in accordance with one or more embodiments, a set of signals are generated to include data configured in accordance with a first protocol and data configured in accordance with a second protocol. The set of signals are communicated over the wireless channel, by using the data corresponding to the first protocol for communicating with receivers operating in accordance with the first protocol and using the data corresponding to the second protocol to communicate with receivers operating in accordance with the second protocol.

Abstract: To properly clean one's hands, soap may be used in combination with water. However, soap is not always at hand and therefor one might want to carry around soap in a bag or purse. A soap dispenser is provided which allows a user to scrape scrapings of soap of a piece of soap while holding the dispenser in one hand. With the other hand, part of the dispenser may be rotated which causes the scrapings to be scraped of the piece of soap. This process may be performed before wetting the hands, and thus prevent contact between the piece of soap and water. Furthermore, the dispenser substantially encloses the piece of soap and therewith prevents contact between the soap and water, dirt, and other contaminating factors. The dispenser may be closed during transportation to prevent soap ending up in the bag or purse in which the dispenser is carried around.

Abstract: A method for training a diagnostic model for diagnosing a production system, wherein the production system includes a plurality of sub-systems. The diagnostic model includes, for each sub-system, a corresponding first learning model arranged to receive input data, and to generate compressed data for the production system in a corresponding compressed latent space. A second learning model is arranged to receive the compressed data generated by the first learning models, and generate further compressed data for the production system in a further compressed latent space. The method includes performing training of the first and second learning models based on training data derived from sensor data characterizing the sub-systems.

Abstract: A cassette with free-flow prevention for use with an ambulatory pump. The cassette includes a free-flow prevention device and a housing. The housing is configured to receive the free-flow prevention device through press-fit insertion to facilitate manufacturing. The housing includes an external face, a press plate coupled to the external face, a lever arm retention system to retain the free-flow prevention device, and vertical sidewalls extending from the external face. The housing additionally includes cutouts in the external face adjacent the vertical sidewalls that permit outward bending of the vertical side walls during press-fit insertion of the free-flow prevention device in a direction perpendicular to the press plate.

Abstract: Generating an alignment signal for alignment of features in a layer of a substrate as part of a semiconductor manufacturing process is described. The present systems and methods can be faster and/or generate more information than typical methods for generating alignment signals because they utilize one or more existing structures in a patterned semiconductor wafer instead of a dedicated alignment structure. A feature (not a dedicated alignment mark) of the patterned semiconductor wafer is continuously scanned, where the scanning includes: continuously irradiating the feature with radiation; and continuously detecting reflected radiation from the feature. The scanning is performed perpendicular to the feature, along one side of the feature, or along both sides of the feature.

Abstract: A method of forming a ready-to-use agricultural composition comprising glufosinate includes the step of: combining: (1) water, (2) at least one linear or branched C6-13 alcohol or alkoxylate thereof, (3) a salt of glufosinate, and (4) at least one linear or branched C8-13 alkyl ether sulfate, to form the ready-to-use agricultural composition, wherein the concentration of each of (2), (3), and (4) is independently from about 0.05 to about 1, weight percent, based on a total weight of the ready-to-use agricultural composition.

Abstract: A system includes optical devices, reflective devices, a movable reflective device, and a detector. The optical devices are disposed at a first plane and around a axis of the system and receive scattered radiation from targets. The reflective devices are disposed at at least a second plane and around the axis. Each of the reflective devices receives the scattered radiation from a corresponding one of the optical devices. The movable reflective device is disposed along the axis and receives the scattered radiation from each of the reflective devices. The detector receives the scattered radiation from the movable reflective device.

Abstract: A system and a method may be provided for printing a pattern on a three-dimensional surface of a work piece. The system may include a printer head configured to apply the pattern on the three-dimensional surface of the work piece and a printer head drive arrangement configured to drive the printer head along a first printer head direction, a second printer head direction orthogonal to the first printer head direction, and about a tilting axis extending orthogonal to the second printer head direction.

Abstract: A system for cooling an aircraft galley trolley. The system includes a trolley cooling compartment for stowing an aircraft galley trolley; and a heat exchanger to provide cold air to the trolley cooling compartment. The trolley cooling compartment defines an inlet proximal to the base of the trolley cooling compartment for receiving the cold air. The trolley cooling compartment cools the aircraft galley trolley through the transfer of heat to the cold air. The transfer of heat to the cold air heats the cold air to produce warmer air.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new class of compounds based on alkylated oligopeptides featuring distinct head and tail modifications at their termini. The compounds are useful as inhibitors of viral proteases, particularly of flaviviral proteases, and can therefore be used for treatment of viral infections.

Abstract: The present invention relates to improved assisted reproductive technology using highly purified menotropin (HP-hMG) to stimulate follicle development in controlled ovarian stimulation, particularly in women at risk of a high ovarian response to controlled ovarian stimulation.

Abstract: A self-climbing tower crane includes a crane base configured to be placed on a support at a hoisting site, tower segments to erect a crane tower, a crane tower lifting unit mounted on the crane base, and a slewable jib unit. The tower crane is configured to, with the slewable jib unit connected to an upper tower segment, erect the crane tower by stacking tower segments onto one another from below to lengthen the crane tower under the slewable jib unit. The crane tower includes an upper section to be composed of a series of multiple upper tower segments and a lower section to be composed of a series of multiple lower tower segments. Each upper tower segment is embodied as a tubular girder type tower segment. Each lower tower segment is embodied as a latticed structure type tower segment. The tower crane further includes an upper stabilizer device and a lower stabilizer device, each configured to horizontally connect the upper section of the crane tower to an external tall structure, e.g. a wind turbine mast.

Abstract: A fan structure for the interior of an aircraft. The fan structure includes: a structure of an aircraft interior defining an aperture, a spindle configured to be rotatably driven about its axis by a motor, a central hub mounted on the spindle and a plurality of blades extending outwardly from the central hub. The base of each of the plurality of blades is connected to the central hub and the tip of each of the plurality of blades is connected to an adjacent blade or the central hub, such that each of the plurality of blades forms a closed surface with an adjacent blade or the central hub. The plurality of blades are located in the aperture of the structure of an aircraft interior. The fan structure is configured to move a gas from a first side of the aperture to a second side of the aperture.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of measuring a focus parameter from a focus target. and associated substrate and associated patterning device. The focus target comprises at least a first sub-target and a second sub-target, each having at least a periodic main feature, wherein a respective pitch and/or dimensional parameter of at least some sub-elements of the main feature are configured such that said first sub-target and second sub-target have a respective different best focus value; and wherein each said main feature is formed with a focus dependent center-of-mass and/or pitch. The method comprises obtaining a first measurement signal from said first sub-target and a second measurement signal from said second sub-target; determining a difference signal of said first measurement signal and second measurement signal; and determining said focus parameter from said difference signal.

Abstract: A grooming device for striping lawns includes a cover. A roller drum is rotatably connected to the cover. A frame is connected to the cover and extends away from the cover. At least one clamp is configured to adjustably secure the frame to a handle of a lawn mower. A connector for securing accessories includes an inner shell and an outer shell. A clamp insert is removably secured within an insert cavity defined between the inner shell and the outer shell.

Abstract: A system comprises an environmental control system (ECS) having a plurality of ducts configured to convey a flow of air into an interior space through the plurality of ducts. A plurality of valves are disposed in the plurality of ducts to control the flow of air through a respective duct into the interior space. A plurality of sensors are disposed in the interior space configured to sense a passenger condition.

Abstract: A beverage carbonating device includes a carbon dioxide production unit and a pressure container. The carbon dioxide production unit produces carbon dioxide gas by mixing at least two reactants. The pressure container stores the produced carbon dioxide gas in a pressurized gaseous state. As a detachable module, the pressure container is sealingly detachable from the carbon dioxide production unit. Accordingly, the carbon dioxide gas is stored and sealed in the pressure container when detached from the carbon dioxide production unit. Further, a beverage vessel is used with the beverage carbonating device.

Abstract: An antiperspirant aerosol composition comprising a three-component mixture of propellant, ethanol and a lipid mixture consisting of glycerol monolaurate and isostearyl alcohol at a ratio of from 25:75 to 45:55, wherein the propellant content of the three-component mixture is from 40 to 87.5%; the ethanol content of the three-component mixture is from 10 to 57.5% and the lipid content of the three-component mixture is from 2.5% up to a maximum equal to the sum of 4.805 and the ethanol content multiplied by 0.115.

Abstract: A time-of-flight controlled touchless device is disclosed. The time-of-flight controlled touchless device includes a time-of-flight sensor and a microcontroller in operable communication with the time-of-flight sensor. The microcontroller is configured to command the time-of-flight sensor to emit a photon in a predefined direction, command the time-of-flight sensor to receive the photon reflected off a surface, determine a target object's distance based on a time-of-flight between emitting the photon and receiving the photon, compare the target object's distance to a predefined range, and, responsive to the target object's distance being within the predefined range, command an actuator on a dispensing valve to activate to dispense a liquid.