Abstract: The invention relates to method for controlling a process, the method comprising an adaptive control model and at least one process input and at least one process output, the control model comprising predicting the relevant targets in the process; and selecting the relevant drivers for the process based on the target prediction, where the method preferably comprises adapting a number of parameters based on one or more inputs, and using the adapted parameters as an input for the target prediction.

Abstract: A method for providing at least one component of a snowboard binding, comprising the steps consisting in: using a material of the SMC (Sheet Molding Compound) type, constituted by discontinuous fibers of carbon or glass or hybrid, arranged randomly and interposed between two layers of polymeric resin; arranging the material in a mold for a step of pressure molding by means of metallic mold parts; performing the pressure molding step at a temperature and a pressure that are higher than the ambient values, with a low or high flow of material to fill the cavity of the mold; extracting the component from the mold.

Abstract: A device for controlling the pressure of a gas in a circuit via the generation of bubbles through a liquid, which is used to produce a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), is provided. The device includes a container containing a liquid and a bubble tube with one end located outside the liquid connected to a device connected to a patient's respiratory tract and the other end located within the liquid. The device also includes at least one hose for adjusting the level of liquid in the container.

Abstract: A method for providing at least one component of a snowboard binding, comprising the steps consisting in: using a material of the SMC (Sheet Molding Compound) type, constituted by discontinuous fibers of carbon or glass or hybrid, arranged randomly and interposed between two layers of polymeric resin; arranging the material in a mold for a step of pressure molding by means of metallic mold parts; performing the pressure molding step at a temperature and a pressure that are higher than the ambient values, with a low or high flow of material to fill the cavity of the mold; extracting the component from the mold.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for controlling the pressure of a gas in a circuit by means of the generation of bubbles through a liquid, this effect being is used to produce a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP). The invention comprises a container containing a liquid; a bubble tube with one end located outside the liquid connected to a device connected to a patient's respiratory tract and the other end located within the liquid; and means for adjusting the level of liquid in the container. The device may also comprise, in addition to the aforesaid, means to stabilize the liquid level inside the container, humidifying and heating means located inside the container, and a gas-recycling system that conveys all or a portion of the gases generated in the container towards the humidifying and heating device.

Abstract: A system and method is for personal authentication with respect to a service provider using a mobile device. The method includes providing the user of the mobile device (2) with a two-dimensional code (1), the information contained in a two-dimensional code (1) including encrypted original data which includes an encrypted session key for certifying the user with respect to the service provider; the mobile device (2) obtaining an image containing the two-dimensional code (1) via an image capturing system; the mobile device (2) obtaining the two-dimensional code (1) from the image; the two-dimensional code (1) being converted into a character code. The mobile device (2) obtains the original data including the dynamic session key for authenticating the user before the service provider from the character code, by applying a decryption process.

Abstract: A binding for fixing a shoe to a snowboard and the like comprising a base body that can be fixed to a snowboard and the like by an angular positioning disk with engagement of contact elements defined by the base body on the snowboard, elements for fastening a shoe being associable with the base body and elastic shock-absorbing elements being also associable and interposable between the snowboard and the like and the base body, the shock-absorbing elements at least partially surrounding the external lateral profiles of the rear region of the base body.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a retainment strap for bindings particularly for snowboards that comprises an actuation lever fixable to a tie-rod coupleable to one side of a binding and engageable with a toothed strip fixable to the other side of the binding, the retainment strap further comprising an external sheath fixable to the base of the actuation lever and having a passage channel for the tie-rod. The tie-rod is provided with a plurality of selectively adjustable fixing zones for the base. Symbols that are viewable from a small window in the sheath are provided on the tie-rod in a manner to indicate outwardly the length adjustment for the retainment strap. The tie-rod is provided with a longitudinal slot for rendering the tie-rod more flexible.