Abstract: Various exemplary devices and methods for heating fuel hoses and nozzles are provided. In general, the devices and methods for heating fuel hoses and nozzles can be configured to heat fluid dispensable by a user into a fuel tank or other type of container. In some embodiments, a fuel dispensing device can include a first passageway configured to pass fluid therethrough and can include a second passageway configured to pass heated air therethrough. The heated air passing through the second passageway can be configured to heat the fluid passing through the first passageway. In some embodiments, a fuel dispensing device can include a single hose configured to pass fluid and heated air through separate passageways therein, and the device can include a manifold configured to facilitate passage of the fluid and the heated air from separate sources into the single hose.

Abstract: A medical-information processing apparatus according to an embodiment includes processing circuitry. The processing circuitry acquires medical image data that is obtained during imaging on the subject in a resting state in the time phase where the relationship between the volume of blood flow and the pressure in a blood vessel in the cardiac cycle of the subject indicates a proportional relationship.

Abstract: A method for treating a neurodegenerative disease or an inflammatory disorder in a subject, comprising administering to the subject in need thereof, a compound, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, of formula II: wherein each of R3-R7 is independently H, halogen, optionally-substituted alkyl, amino, alkoxy or hydroxy; R8 is an optionally-substituted heterocycloalkyl; and a is 0 to 3.

Abstract: A medical image diagnostic system according to an embodiment includes processing circuitry configured: to acquire a trained model generated by using, as learning data, at least one selected from among a first group of time-series images acquired by performing a first pre-scan on a first patient injected with a contrast agent in a first examination using the medical image diagnostic system, a first group of time-series partial images being generated on the basis of the first group of time-series images and corresponding to a first region of interest of the first patient, and first time-series information about signal intensities in the first region of interest generated on the basis of the first group of time-series images, as well as timing information about timing of a transition from the first pre-scan to a first main scan in the first examination, and information about appropriateness of the timing; and to determine, in a second examination different from the first examination, appropriate timing of a tran

Abstract: The present invention relates to biomaterials coated with an active agent eluting coating, wherein implantation of the coated biomaterial results in reduced implant-related complications and/or improved integration of the biomaterial into the host tissue and further relates to kits containing the coated biomaterial. The present invention also relates to methods and kits for coating the biomaterial. It is based, at least in part, on the discovery that biomaterial coated with a cytokine eluting coating resulted in the shift of early stage macrophage polarization that were associated with positive long-term effects such as minimized capsule formation and improved tissue quality and composition as compared to uncoated biomaterials.

Abstract: A device for singulation of used beverage or food containers received in bulk into individual objects, including: a first receiving area arranged for simultaneously receiving and keeping a plurality of containers; a second receiving area positioned at a higher vertical level than the first receiving area, wherein the device further includes a transporting device comprising a container elevating member for transporting a container from the first receiving area to the second receiving area wherein the elevating member is attached to said transporting device, moves along and is locked to a circumferential path around a first axis upon activation of the transporting device, and the first axis is inclined at an angle of 1° to 45° relative the horizontal plane.

Abstract: An electroacoustic transducer, comprising a piezoelectric part comprising a piezoelectric material having a first acoustical impedance and an acoustical thickness, a substrate part comprising a material having a second acoustical impedance, and an intermediate part comprising a material having a third acoustical impedance and at least partially sandwiched between the piezoelectric part and the substrate part for acoustical communication therewith. The first acoustical impedance and the second acoustical impedance each has a respective value within a range of values for which the value of third acoustical impedance: is an upper limit if said acoustical thickness is less than 0.4?, or is a lower limit if said acoustical thickness is greater than 0.4? where ? is an acoustical wavelength in the material of the piezoelectric part.

Abstract: A power transmission shaft includes: a bearing including a cylindrical portion, an internal spline portion, and an internal spline side annular groove including a bottom surface, and a first side wall and a second side wall, the first side wall which includes a first inclination surface inclined with respect to the rotation axis of the shaft portion, and on which the circlip is abutted in a state where a radius of the circlip is decreased within the internal spline side annular groove, and the second side wall on which the circlip is abutted in the state where the radius of the circlip is decreased within the internal spline side annular groove.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a medical information display apparatus includes processing circuitry. The processing circuitry retrieves, based on subject patient information on a subject patient, similar-case patient information on a similar-case patient having a case similar to a case of the subject patient. The processing circuitry detects difference information of a difference between the subject patient information and the similar-case patient information which is equal to or greater than a first threshold. The processing circuitry causes the subject patient information and the similar-case patient information to be displayed and highlight the difference information.

Abstract: Provided is an effective stereognosis training system that integrates hardware and software to provide a simple, reliable, quantitative system to provide tactile rehabilitation and progress monitoring. The system can include an interactive device including a novel set of objects, that are combined with neuromodulatory systems such as wireless closed-loop vagus nerve stimulation to improve neural plasticity and expedite functional recovery. The system can send updates to therapists or clinicians to monitor progress and encourage compliance with prescribed therapy.

Abstract: A photovoltaic power generation system includes a plurality of photovoltaic cell arrays, a plurality of power conditioners connected respectively with the plurality of photovoltaic cell arrays, and a high order device connected to the plurality of power conditioners. The high order device is configured to execute: a first output control to adjust output power of a designated power conditioner to a predetermined output power amount being set in advance; and a second output control to adjust output power from a remaining power conditioner which is other than the designated power conditioner among the plurality of power conditioners. The high order device is configured to execute characteristic-data acquisition to acquire an input/output electrical characteristic of the designated power conditioner during execution of the first output control.

Abstract: Modular wall panels having a frame of a plurality of frame components and at least one wall sheet affixed to the frame. Frame component may have angled ends, straight ends, or a combination thereof. Each end of the frame components may have at least one fastener or at least one corresponding receiver to selectively connect adjacent frame components end on end in forming a frame, including corners. Frames can thus be assembled in the field and are fully customizable. A hub may be utilized with multiple sides having fastener(s) or receiver(s) to interconnect frame components. A wall system includes a plurality of such wall panels connected to one another along the outer surfaces of the frame components of their respective frames.

Abstract: A method for determining occupancy of a parking space using a heat map includes receiving sensor data from one or more positioned such that a surface area is within a field of view, the sensor data at least indicating a speed and location of a traffic participant. Generating the heat map based on the traffic participant(s) and determining a heat index associated with each portion of the heat map. Determining a traffic participant is stopping, parking, or leaving a parking spaces based upon the change of speed movement between, high and low, and moving or parking, heat index portions.

Abstract: A system for planning, managing, and analyzing sports teams and events. The system may include a content management function for storing data. The data can pertain to a plurality of sports-related statistics and a variety of identifying data. The system and method can also include an event management function for planning and evaluating sports-related events such as practices and games. The system and method can also include a report function which can provide a variety of statistical analyses.

Abstract: Test structures and methods for superconducting bump bond electrical characterization are used to verify the superconductivity of bump bonds that electrically connect two superconducting integrated circuit chips fabricated using a flip-chip process, and can also ascertain the self-inductance of bump bond(s) between chips. The structures and methods leverage a behavioral property of superconducting DC SQUIDs to modulate a critical current upon injection of magnetic flux in the SQUID loop, which behavior is not present when the SQUID is not superconducting, by including bump bond(s) within the loop, which loop is split among chips. The sensitivity of the bump bond superconductivity verification is therefore effectively perfect, independent of any multi-milliohm noise floor that may exist in measurement equipment.

Abstract: A display apparatus and method for displaying an operational area to an operative of a host platform, said operational area being defined within an external real-world environment relative to said host platform, the apparatus comprising a viewing device (12) configured to provide to said operative, in use, a three-dimensional view of said external real-world environment; a display generating device for creating images at the viewing device, a user input (33) configured to receive user input data (35) representative of a specified target or region in respect of which an operation is to be performed, and thereby defining an initial geometric volume for the operational area, said user input data including data representative of the location within said external real-world environment of said specified target or region and data representative of said operation to be performed in respect thereof; and a processor (32) configured to: use said user input data to generate or obtain three-dimensional image data represe

Abstract: An infrastructure-based warning system, includes: a first detection device; a detection area, the first detection device operable for detecting at least one of the location, speed, and direction of each of a plurality of objects in the detection area and to determine when a traffic incident has occurred within the detection area; a communication device operable to send at least one communication signal based upon the determined traffic incident by the first detection device.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for displaying an operational area, the apparatus comprising a headset (10) for placing over a user's eyes, the headset including a viewing device (12) configured to provide to said user, in use, a view of a real-world environment, a display generating device for depicting an operational area, said operational area being defined within said real-world environment and comprising a plurality of functional regions each defining a different one or more selectable functions or operations that can be performed in respect of said operational area, the apparatus being configured to transfer image data from said display generating device into said user's view of said real-world environment at said viewing device to generate an augmented reality environment, the apparatus further comprising a control module (26) including a control device (28) configured to be selectively communicably coupled to all of said functional regions to enable a user to selectively perform the respective one or more fun

Abstract: Provided is a vehicle control device that can reduce an uncomfortable feeling imparted to the driver when yaw-moment control is executed. In accordance with the output of a computation unit that instructs a yaw moment, the vehicle control device changes the distribution ratio between the braking force imparted to the front wheels and the braking force imparted to the rear wheels.

Abstract: Modular wall panels having a frame of a plurality of frame components and at least one wall sheet affixed to the frame. Each frame component includes an outer surface with at least one aperture configured to receive and retain an insert therein. The apertures are also configured to permit a cable(s) to pass therethrough for running cables and such through the interior of the wall panel. The frame components may have angled ends, straight ends, or a combination thereof to collectively form a frame which may include corners. A wall system includes a plurality of such wall panels connected to one another along the outer surfaces of the frame components of their respective frames. Connectors and spacers may be inserted into the apertures as inserts and bridge between adjacent panels to selectively connect the panels. Caps may be placed in empty apertures to cover the openings for aesthetic purposes.