Abstract: A method for generating a series of questions from a presentation that includes receiving information materials for a presentation session, and converting the information materials into a text based data element. The method further includes comparing the text based data elements to a knowledge base directed to topics of interest to score the text based data elements for priority, and transforming text based data elements having a score above a threshold value into plurality of quiz metadata objects. The quiz metadata objects include context from the topics of interest. The method further includes generating quiz questions from the plurality of quiz metadata objects using the context and a set of templates of question types.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to biodegradable ureteral stents comprising an anti-cancer drug, and to a composition for use in medicine that may be used to ensure patency of a channel, namely a mammal ureter, for example, an obstructed ureter by a urinary stone, neoplasia or by a surgical procedure. The biodegradable ureteral stents (BUS) disclosed in the present disclosure unexpectedly allow a proper release of anti-cancer drugs, thus extending the duration of the treatment and increasing the efficacy of the treatment.

Abstract: An electronic system is capable of assuming the role of master module before the proprietary module of the manufacturer of the SCP system, in the absence of a response to the first request from the supervisory system, or when the proposed module detects that the original module is inappropriately carrying out the PCM signal decoding. The system is further capable of monitoring new variables available at the bottomhole, regardless of the limited set of variables provided by the original module of the SCP system.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a system for role based access control to a computer system of a renewable power plant. The users of the computer system are assigned roles defining permissions for the users accessing the computer system when the user login and the computer system of the renewable power plant is checking whether the local role permissions dataset stored at the computer system is different from a remote role permissions dataset stored on an off-site central computer system. If the local role permission dataset and the remote role permission dataset are different, the computer system of the renewable power plant is pulling the remote role permission dataset from the off-site central computer system and overwriting the local role permission dataset; ensuring that the local role permission dataset is identical to the remote role permission dataset.

Abstract: Aspects include a robotic device for inspection of components of a belt conveyor comprising a mobile platform and a robotic arm having a first end coupled to the mobile platform and a second end, the robotic arm configured to guide the second end to contact at least one of the components of the belt conveyor. Further included is a method for inspecting components of a belt conveyor using a robotic device, including: obtaining temperature and/or noise data of at least one of the components of the belt conveyor; and, if the data are outside a range, then: driving a second end a robotic arm of the robotic device for contacting at least one of the components; and obtaining vibration data from at least one of the components.

Abstract: A test apparatus for testing at least one switch device for a high-voltage battery of a vehicle, includes a voltage source for generating an electrical test voltage between a positive high-voltage path and a negative high-voltage path of the at least one switch device. The test apparatus has a first connecting device and a first current source for feeding a first electrical test current into the positive high-voltage path, wherein the first connecting device, the first current source and the positive high-voltage path together form a first circuit when testing the at least one switch device. The test apparatus has a second connecting device and a second current source for feeding a second electrical test current into the negative high-voltage path, wherein the second connecting device, the second current source and the negative high-voltage path together form a second circuit when testing the at least one switch device.

Abstract: A method for generating a series of questions from a presentation that includes receiving information materials for a presentation session, and converting the information materials into a text based data element. The method further includes comparing the text based data elements to a knowledge base directed to topics of interest to score the text based data elements for priority, and transforming text based data elements having a score above a threshold value into plurality of quiz metadata objects. The quiz metadata objects include context from the topics of interest. The method further includes generating quiz questions from the plurality of quiz metadata objects using the context and a set of templates of question types.

Abstract: Stents and methods for producing stents are provided. The stent includes a polymeric substrate comprised of 10-50% (w/w) of alginate and 45-85% (w/w) of gelatine and further includes a polymeric biodegradable resin for coating said polymeric substrate. The stent can also include a contrast agent. The stent can further include a crosslinking agent. The method for producing the stent includes dissolving the alginate and gelatine in water and stirring to obtain a polymeric substrate. The method also includes adding a crosslinking agent to the substrate, injecting the substrate into a mold to obtain the stent, placing the stent in a first alcohol solution, and placing the stent in a crosslinking agent solution. The method further includes placing the stent in a second alcohol solution, and a series of interchanging drying and immersing steps.

Abstract: A test apparatus for testing at least one switch device for a high-voltage battery of a vehicle, includes a voltage source for generating an electrical test voltage between a positive high-voltage path and a negative high-voltage path of the at least one switch device. The test apparatus has a first connecting device and a first current source for feeding a first electrical test current into the positive high-voltage path, wherein the first connecting device, the first current source and the positive high-voltage path together form a first circuit when testing the at least one switch device. The test apparatus has a second connecting device and a second current source for feeding a second electrical test current into the negative high-voltage path, wherein the second connecting device, the second current source and the negative high-voltage path together form a second circuit when testing the at least one switch device.

Abstract: Stents and methods for producing stents are provided. The stent includes a polymeric substrate comprised of 10-50% (w/w) of alginate and 45-85% (w/w) of gelatine and further includes a polymeric biodegradable resin for coating said polymeric substrate. The stent can also include a contrast agent. The stent can further include a crosslinking agent. The method for producing the stent includes dissolving the alginate and gelatine in water and stirring to obtain a polymeric substrate. The method also includes adding a crosslinking agent to the substrate, injecting the substrate into a mold to obtain the stent, placing the stent in a first alcohol solution, and placing the stent in a crosslinking agent solution. The method further includes placing the stent in a second alcohol solution, and a series of interchanging drying and immersing steps.

Abstract: Signal measurement for biometric recognition purpose includes a computational unit and a sensory unit designed to measure electrocardiographic (ECG) signals in a continuous fashion, guaranteeing that the biometric recognition is performed in an uninterrupted way whenever the device is used, with the purpose of enabling the automated recognition or validation of the identity of its wearer. The sensory unit has an electronic module through which the ECG is acquired. Its operating principle can be based in the electrical conductivity, in which case it requires contact with the skin of the user, or in any kind of capacitive or mechanical element, in which case it does not require any direct contact with the user. The device can be used in alternative or as a complement to existing systems that only perform a momentary identity check. It can be applied to vehicles, tablet computers or analogous contexts.

Abstract: Signal measurement for biometric recognition purpose includes a computational unit and a sensory unit designed to measure electrocardiographic (ECG) signals in a continuous fashion, guaranteeing that the biometric recognition is performed in an uninterrupted way whenever the device is used, with the purpose of enabling the automated recognition or validation of the identity of its wearer. The sensory unit has an electronic module through which the ECG is acquired. Its operating principle can be based in the electrical conductivity, in which case it requires contact with the skin of the user, or in any kind of capacitive or mechanical element, in which case it does not require any direct contact with the user. The device can be used in alternative or as a complement to existing systems that only perform a momentary identity check. It can be applied to vehicles, tablet computers or analogous contexts.

Abstract: A rubberized conveyor belt fastener is provided including a plate portion and elastomeric material that extends beyond lateral sides of the plate so that gaps between adjacent plate portions in a conveyor belt splice can be minimized. The plate portions can also include elastomeric material extending over the upper surface thereof to better absorb impact forces therewith. Preferably, the elastomeric material connects a strip of plates together. Both upper and lower plates can be provided with elastomeric material with the lower plates of solid plate fasteners having bolts preassembled thereto deriving the additional benefit of utilizing the elastomeric material to hold the bolt head in its lower plate aperture.

Abstract: A rubberized conveyor belt fastener is provided including a plate portion and elastomeric material that extends beyond lateral sides of the plate so that gaps between adjacent plate portions in a conveyor belt splice can be minimized. The plate portions can also include elastomeric material extending over the upper surface thereof to better absorb impact forces therewith. Preferably, the elastomeric material connects a strip of plates together. Both upper and lower plates can be provided with elastomeric material with the lower plates of solid plate fasteners having bolts preassembled thereto deriving the additional benefit of utilizing the elastomeric material to hold the bolt head in its lower plate aperture.

Abstract: A rubberized conveyor belt fastener is provided including a plate portion and elastomeric material that extends beyond lateral sides of the plate so that gaps between adjacent plate portions in a conveyor belt splice can be minimized. The plate portions can also include elastomeric material extending over the upper surface thereof to better absorb impact forces therewith. Preferably, the elastomeric material connects a strip of plates together. Both upper and lower plates can be provided with elastomeric material with the lower plates of solid plate fasteners having bolts preassembled thereto deriving the additional benefit of utilizing the elastomeric material to hold the bolt head in its lower plate aperture.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a headrest support rod includes bending a cylindrical steel rod into a desired shape including first and second legs. The bent steel rod is then placed into an injection mold, and first and second plastic sleeves are injection molded over the first and second legs, respectively, to complete the headrest support rod. Accordingly, weight of the headrest support rod is minimized. Preferably, the first and second plastic sleeves include lock slots formed therein.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a headrest support rod includes bending a cylindrical steel rod into a desired shape including first and second legs. The bent steel rod is then placed into an injection mold, and first and second plastic sleeves are injection molded over the first and second legs, respectively, to complete the headrest support rod. Accordingly, weight of the headrest support rod is minimized. Preferably, the first and second plastic sleeves include lock slots formed therein.