Abstract: Exposure control apparatus to control an integration period of a time-of-flight image capture sensor comprising an illumination source providing pulsed illumination at a pulse repetition frequency, in which each pixel of an array of pixels is represented by multiple pairs of tap values, each pair of tap values being indicative of light sampled according to a pulsed sampling pattern having a respective phase relationship with the pulsed illumination of the illumination source comprises a detector configured to detect, for a selected tap value of a set of one or more target pixels, a portion of that tap value which is independent of the integration period and a portion which is dependent upon the integration period; and a controller configured to select a next integration period for the image capture sensor so that for a next pixel integration of the set of one or more target pixel values, the portion of the largest tap value which is dependent upon the increased integration period is substantially equal to the

Abstract: Provided is an image forming system that can utilize result of offset printing in digital printing. The image forming system is capable for hybrid printing that performs offset printing and digital printing. A ticket creation unit creates a job ticket that includes print processing settings for each page. A digital setting unit acquires processing change information including change information at the time of processing in the offset printing to the job ticket created by the ticket creation unit, and it generates digital print setting for the digital printing. Further, the digital printing apparatus functions as a digital printing unit that outputs for digital printing based on the digital print settings generated by the digital setting unit.

Abstract: Systems and methods of use are presented that resize a displayed program presentation based on a requested television size, which allows a single large display monitor (television) to act as a proxy of all the smaller television sizes available in a given model line of televisions. The resized program is presented on the display monitor with a physical size larger than the requested size. Pricing information for the requested television size is superimposed on the presented resized program. Outlines for intermediate sizes of televisions of the same make and model to that of the display monitor are also presented in the presented program, including size and price indicators for the intermediate sizes. Multiple display monitors, each having a separate media player, can be implemented in a retail environment so as to allow several makes and models to be compared. Sync signals keep video transmitted by the media players synchronized.

Abstract: A system and method of automating payment processing is disclosed. Payment documents can be processed using an array of tools including artificial intelligence integrated with the end-user's own ERP architecture. The proposed implementations maintain a logical segregation of the documents, which may include the processing of receipts, validation of documents against ERP information, tax analysis, posting of documents, as well as real-time monitoring and support of settlement and accounts payable operations. Embodiments of this approach utilize enhanced optical character recognition (OCR) techniques in conjunction with robotic process automation (RPA) and Machine Learning to produce a platform capable of enabling these processes to run end-to-end with little to no human intervention or error.

Abstract: Plant growth compositions include a mixture of inert compounds and an active component combination of auxin, gibberellin and cytokinin. The plant growth compositions are auxin-dominant, and the ratio of cytokinin to auxin in the active component combination ranges from about 1:10.5 to about 1:4.5. The amount of cytokinin ranges from about 0.1 to 10 wt % by weight of the active component combination in plant growth compositions formulated for in-furrow application to corn plants. Methods of improving plant growth involve in-furrow, seed and/or foliar application of one or more plant types with a plant growth composition. Improvements in plant growth include increases in the average number of bushels produced per acre.

Abstract: Computing device expansion modules and control of their operation based on temperature are disclosed. According to an aspect, an expansion module includes an interface configured to operably connect to a computing device including a service manager. Further, the expansion module includes a controller configured to determine whether communication with the service manager of the computing device is enabled or not enabled. The controller is also configured to set a first temperature level at which operation of the expansion module is reduced in response to determining that communication with the service manager is enabled. Further, the controller is configured to set a second temperature level at which operation of the expansion module is reduced in response to determining that communication with the service manager is not enabled. The second temperature level is lower than the first temperature level.

Abstract: Provided is an image forming system that can obtain similar output results. The job generation unit generates a job and adds a command including a document acquisition destination to the job. The job transmission unit sends a job to which a command is added. The job acquisition unit acquires the job from the terminal. The command analysis unit analyzes the commands included in the acquired job. The document acquisition unit acquires a document from the acquisition destination according to the analyzed command. The rendering unit renders the acquired document and generates output data. The output transmission unit transmits the rendered output data. The output data acquisition unit acquires the output data. The image forming unit forms an image of the output data.

Abstract: An ink-jet recording apparatus includes a recording head, an irregularity detecting unit, a recording medium conveyance unit, and a control unit. The irregularity detecting unit detects an irregularity with the recording medium conveyed toward the recording head. The recording medium conveyance unit has a recording medium diversion unit into which the recording medium with which an irregularity has been detected by the irregularity detecting unit is conveyed. The control unit can perform flushing operation and, when the irregularity detecting unit detects an irregularity with the recording medium, the control unit cancels the flushing operation set immediately before the recording medium with which the irregularity has been detected and conveys, by controlling the recording medium conveyance unit, the recording medium to the recording medium diversion unit.

Abstract: An imaging device comprising a control unit configured to cancel a voltage dependent phase error of the imaging device caused by a power supply voltage dependency of a phase angle measured by the imaging device.

Abstract: There are provided measures for enabling/realizing inference-aware ML (machine learning) model provisioning, e.g. to support network data analytics, in a mobile/wireless communication system. Such measures exemplarily comprise that ML model request information, including model-related information indicating one or more properties of a requested ML model and inference-related information indicating one or more properties of execution of inference based on the requested ML model, is provided from a first network entity (representing a service consumer of a network data analytics service) to a second network entity (representing a service provider of the network data analytics service), the second network entity specifies an ML model to be provisioned based on the ML model request information, and ML model information about the specified ML model is provided from the second network entity to the first network entity.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to first aid articles and more specifically tourniquets suitable for one handed application. One embodiment of the invention is directed to a tourniquet having a base defining first and second ends. A constricting band is attached to and extends from the first end of the base. A handle is engaged with the constricting band. The constricting band is threaded through a buckle assembly including a hexagonal frame member. A hook member includes an eyelet and a cuff which is releasably engaged to a first side of the hexagonal frame member. A loop is fixedly attached to said base which attaches the eyelet of said hook member to the base.

Abstract: A connector for a flat flexible cable includes a housing and a terminal disposed in the housing. The housing has a base and a cover. The base has a closed section with a receiving passageway and an open section extending from the closed section. The cover encloses the open section in a closed position of the cover. The cover has a main body with a pressing surface and a latch extending from the main body. The latch engages a catch of the base in the closed position. The terminal is disposed in the receiving passageway and has a tab extending into the open section. The pressing surface abuts the tab and presses the tab toward the base in the closed position.

Abstract: A tape attachment apparatus includes a tape supply unit configured to provide a tape to be attached to a tip of an electrode roll, a tape attachment unit configured to attach the tape provided by the tape supply unit to the electrode roll, and a frame configured to allow the tape attachment unit to be mounted to the frame. A tape attachment process to prevent unwinding of the electrode roll is automatically performed.

Abstract: Smart livestock management method and system based on Internet of things. The smart livestock management system may include a gate. The gate may include a frame forming a moving path of an animal, an external device disposed in the frame and configured to radiate electromagnetic waves toward the moving path and to receive identification information and bio information of the animal from an implant device inserted into the body of the animal passing through the moving path, and a camera configured to obtain image data of the animal passing through the moving path.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a secondary battery. The secondary battery comprises: an electrode assembly; a can configured to accommodate the electrode assembly; an electrolyte impregnated into the electrode assembly while being injected into the can; and a cap assembly mounted on an opening of the can, wherein the cap assembly comprises: a top cap in which a top hole is formed to pass vertically; a safety vent which is provided under the top cap and in which a vent hole is formed to pass vertically; and a current interrupt device (CID) filter which is provided under the safety vent, to which a positive electrode tab provided in the electrode assembly is coupled, and in which a CID hole is formed to pass vertically, wherein the CID hole is closed or opened by the positive electrode tab.

Abstract: The invention discloses means of treating lung degenerative diseases including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (CODP) using umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells such as JadiCells alone, and/or using said cells under conditions that are activated in order to endow enhanced regenerative activity. In one embodiment said activation of said mesenchymal stem cells is performed through stimulation with a toll like receptor agonist at a concentration and duration sufficient to induce a >50% increase in keratinocyte growth factor expression from said stem cells. In another embodiment the invention provides the use of JadiCells as a means of producing exosomes, wherein said exosomes possess therapeutic properties capable of reducing inflammation, fibrosis and degeneration associated with COPD, as well as stimulation of regenerative activity. In some JadiCells are activated by a treatment with Activated Protein C.

Abstract: A roll-dispensed stock container is provided. The roll-dispensed stock container has a recessed cutting track and can be assembled by computer aided manufacturing processes.

Abstract: A negative electrode active material, a negative electrode including the same, a secondary battery including the same and a method for preparing a negative electrode active material.

Abstract: A negative electrode including a negative electrode active material layer, in which the negative electrode active material layer includes a silicon-containing negative electrode active material and a conductive material, the silicon-containing negative electrode active material includes a core and a carbon layer on the core, the core includes SiOx, wherein 0<x<2 and at least one metal atom, the at least one metal atom includes at least one selected from the group consisting of Mg, Li, Al, and Ca, the silicon-containing negative electrode active material has a D5/D50 of 0.5 or more, a D5 of 3 ?m or more, and a D50 of 4 ?m or more and 11 ?m or less, and the conductive material includes single-walled carbon nanotubes, and a secondary battery including the negative electrode.

Abstract: A beverage dispenser for dispensing a beverage into a vessel, the beverage dispenser including a vessel-receiving region in which the vessel is locatable for receiving beverage; and a sensor arrangement for providing signals based on which a distance between one or more wall portions of the vessel, when located in the vessel-receiving region, and the sensor arrangement can be determined, wherein a volume of beverage to be dispensed into the vessel can be determined based on the determined distance between one or more wall portions of the vessel and the sensor arrangement.