Abstract: A method for producing phosgene from chlorine and carbon monoxide (1), the method being characterised in that carbon monoxide obtained by catalytic decomposition of methanol (4) is provided and this provided carbon monoxide (2) is reacted with chlorine to form phosgene (3). Using this method, low-emission phosgene for the production of isocyanates and polycarbonates can be provided, despite possible fluctuations in the provision of renewable energies. Methanol serves as the source for carbon monoxide, the methanol used for this purpose preferably being provided using regenerative energy from hydrogen and COx, where x=1 or 2.

Abstract: Systems and methods for presenting calendar information in electronic messages can include a data processing system receiving a request for calendar information for display in an electronic message responsive to the client device accessing the electronic message. The data processing system can identify, using information in the request, the calendar information of the sender of the electronic message and calendar information of the recipient of the electronic message. The data processing system can retrieve the calendar information of the sender of the electronic message and the calendar information of the recipient of the electronic message. The data processing system can automatically generate an image depicting the calendar information of the sender of the electronic message and the calendar information of the recipient of the electronic message, and send instructions to the client device to cause display of the image within the electronic message accessed by the client device.

Abstract: An amphibious vehicle that can be operated in a variety of conditions and terrain, including on land and in water, includes a high visibility cab portion, a chassis, and prime mover. The amphibious vehicle has two rows of forward-facing seats situated inside the cab portion, allowing both the operator and passengers to look outside via the high visibility cab portion. A CVT and steering-wheel interface for steering is utilized to provide the operator with an intuitive driving experience.

Abstract: The invention relates to a computer implemented method for defect detection in an object comprising integrated circuit patterns comprising: obtaining an imaging dataset and a reference dataset of the object; generating an input representation of a subset of the imaging dataset and a reference representation of a corresponding subset of the reference dataset in a feature space; and detecting defects in the object by comparing the input representation to the reference representation in the feature space. The invention also relates to a corresponding computer-readable medium, computer program product and system for defect detection.

Abstract: Apparatus for sorting articles includes a conveyor having a plurality of article support members, each article support member provided to extend longitudinally parallel to a direction of movement of the conveyor, the support members being provided spaced 5 transversely across a conveyor and being pivotable at a first end about a transverse axis to unload the article from the conveyor.

Abstract: In various examples, systems and methods are disclosed relating to real-time multiview map generation using neural networks. A system can receive sensors images of an environment, such as images from one or more camera, RADAR, LIDAR, and/or ultrasound sensors. The system can process the sensor images using one or more neural networks, such as neural networks implementing attention structures, to detect features in the environment such as lane lines, lane dividers, wait lines, or boundaries. The system can represent the features in various views, including top-down/bird's eye view representations. The system can provide the representations for operations including map generation, map updating, perception, and object detection.

Abstract: In an example method, a mobile device obtains a signal indicating an acceleration measured by a sensor over a time period. The mobile device determines an impact experienced by the user based on the signal. The mobile device also determines, based on the signal, one or more first motion characteristics of the user during a time prior to the impact, and one or more second motion characteristics of the user during a time after the impact. The mobile device determines that the user has fallen based on the impact, the one or more first motion characteristics of the user, and the one or more second motion characteristics of the user, and in response, generates a notification indicating that the user has fallen.

Abstract: A method includes receiving, via a point-of-sale system, a request for payment comprising a credit account information, a transaction payment amount, and a partial payment indicator, and querying an account database to retrieve an available credit amount and based on the credit account information. The method further includes determining that there is an insufficient credit amount to complete the request for payment based on the available credit amount and the transaction payment amount. The method additionally includes determining a partial payment authorization or a denial of the request for payment based on one or more partial payment authorization rules, the credit account information, the transaction payment amount, and the insufficient credit amount. The method also includes communicating, to the point-of-sale system, the partial payment authorization or the denial of the request for payment.

Abstract: A sensor apparatus includes a substrate, a semiconductor device disposed over the substrate, the semiconductor device having a surface electrode structure, and a saccharide coating formed over the surface electrode structure. The saccharide coating can be removed prior to use. The semiconductor device can further include a well and optionally a bead disposed in the well.

Abstract: Features from historical transaction and customer data of a financial institution are calculated and/or extracted. Each customer is assigned to a given profitability cluster within each interval of time over a historical period of time based on the corresponding features. A self-supervised machine learning model is trained on the features to predict the clusters in a future interval of time. Features for a most-recent past interval of time are provided as input to the model and the model returns a predicted cluster for a given customer in a future interval of time. When the customer-assigned cluster in the most-recent past interval of time is a higher prioritized cluster than the predicted cluster for the future interval of time, a system of a financial institution (FI) is notified to take one or more mitigating in an attempt to prevent customer churn with the FI.

Abstract: The application includes systems and methods for phenotyping. A request is received to identify a target population having a phenotype. Predefined characteristics associated with the phenotype are obtained. Using a retriever model, a set of subjects is identified as potential members of the target population by searching databases. Medical information is obtained by searching a second set of one or more databases and providing corresponding information to an artificial intelligence (AI) component. Natural language instructions are provided to the AI component to provide context to the AI component to determine whether a respective subject in the set of subjects has at least one of the one or more predefined characteristics. A subset of subjects is identified by the AI system to be, or to have a high likelihood of being, a member of the target population.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to augmented reality devices and related methods. The augmented reality devices include a projection system. The projection system includes a projector including a major axis. The projected is configured to project an image along the major axis. A prism is configured to refract the image. The image includes a first spectrum, a second spectrum, and a third spectrum. A waveguide is disposed at a wrap angle from a plane formed from the major axis of the projector. The waveguide includes an input coupler, and an output coupler.

Abstract: The invention relates to a computer implemented method for defect detection in an imaging dataset of an object comprising integrated circuit patterns, the method comprising: obtaining defect candidates in the imaging dataset; subsequently carrying out at least two stages, each stage comprising the following steps: applying a stage specific defect detection method to the defect candidates; discarding defect-free defect candidates; obtaining detected defects in the imaging dataset from the remaining defect candidates. The invention also relates to a corresponding computer-readable medium, computer program and system.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to flight termination systems for tethered aerial vehicles. For instance, a flight termination system for a tethered aerial vehicle including an envelope may include a tool and a tether. The tool may include a first piece configured for attachment to an interior surface of the envelope and including a cutting blade. The tool may also include a second piece configured for attachment to an exterior surface of the envelope. The tether may be attached to the first piece such that when in use, a force on the tether causes the tool to cut an opening into the envelope.

Abstract: A display device includes a diffusion layer providing a single well, an optical element configured to receive light and output the received image light including a concentric series of lens segments made up of active facets, and a waveguide having an in-coupling grating and a waveguide body optically coupled to the image light, where a polarizing component is disposed over an output surface of the optical element. A method to improve a yield of silicon backplane displays includes connecting a diode having a resolution to a backplane and repairing a defect on a pixel display area by dividing the pixel display area into at least one subcircuit, while improving geometry stylization transfer for 3D models of real-world environments. A method for suppressing crosstalk for user conversations includes receiving multiple speech signals captured by multiple microphones and generating directional data for the multiple speech signals based on spatial filtering.

Abstract: A washing machine appliance includes a cabinet, a wash tub positioned within the cabinet, a wash basket rotatably mounted within the wash tub and defining a wash chamber configured for receiving a load of clothes, a tub cover positioned over the wash tub, the tub cover having a main body defining a perimeter, and a plurality of bumpers mounted to the perimeter of the tub cover to absorb impacts between the tub cover and the cabinet.

Abstract: The embodiments include various methods, systems, and apparatuses for enabling, providing, transmitting and displaying data. In some embodiments, the methods, systems, and apparatuses may be further related to the collection of data from one or more sources or sensors and transmission and manipulation of that data. The data can be sourced from a variety of sources, including sporting events, and may be processed, manipulated and transmitted in substantially real time depending on the embodiment.

Abstract: An apparatus for measuring a concentration of reprocessing agents in a reprocessing liquid used in a reprocessing apparatus for medical instruments. The apparatus comprising: a measuring system; a first conduit for a hydraulic connection of the measuring system with a reprocessing circuit of the reprocessing apparatus; and a second conduit for a bypass connection of the measuring system into a reprocessing chamber of the reprocessing apparatus. The measuring system is configured to: receive a test strip with a test surface and to position the test strip in a first, dosing position and a second, measuring position; dose a predetermined amount of reprocessing liquid onto the test surface when the test strip is positioned in the first, dosing position; and measure the concentration of reprocessing agents in the reprocessing liquid when the test strip is positioned in the second, measuring position by evaluating the test surface, via an evaluating sensor.

Abstract: Methods of making a printed structure include providing a target substrate, coating the target substrate with an uncured adhesive, disposing a component on the uncured adhesive, processing the uncured adhesive with or without a pattern, and curing the uncured adhesive. Some embodiments include having a target-substrate contact pad on the target substrate, disposing a post component on the uncured adhesive over the target-substrate contact pad, the post component having an electrical connection extending from the post component toward the target-substrate contact pad, disposing a non-post component on the uncured adhesive laterally displaced from the post component, pattern-wise processing the uncured adhesive so that a first portion of the uncured adhesive adjacent to the post component is not processed and a second portion of the uncured adhesive adjacent to the non-post component is processed, reflowing the unprocessed first portion of the uncured adhesive, and curing the uncured adhesive.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods provide anti-spoofing capability from a first global navigation satellite system (GNSS) receiver to a second GNSS receiver. These GNSS receivers can be, for example, global positioning satellite (GPS) receivers. Via an authentication technique, signals from authentic GNSS sources are distinguished from signals from spoofers. Timing information, such as numerically-controlled oscillator (NCO) settings, used for tracking authenticated signals are then used to generate replica GNSS signals, which are then provided to the second GNSS receiver. As a result, the second GNSS receiver can provide accurate positioning system information in the presence of GNSS spoofers.