Abstract: Utilizing a user computing device to remove privacy information. The user computing device may obtain an input associated with a SD device or system from which privacy information of a user is to be removed. Using the input associated with the SD device or system, the user computing device may obtain parameters associated with the SD device and utilize the parameters to identify the SD device. The user computing device may obtain a privacy information removal file comprising an instruction set associated with removing privacy data from the SD device, and may present the instruction set. The user computing device may obtain a user feedback experience. The user feedback experience may include a confirmation of removal of the privacy information from the at least one SD device, user comments, a voice recording, or an image, captured by a camera of the user computing device, of the at least one SD device.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of sterile products comprising thermolabile and/or bioactive raw materials. The process comprises a step of sterilizing the products by filtration. Preferably, the sterile products obtained by the process are for cosmetic use, more preferably for use in cosmetic mesotherapy, such as anti-aging mesotherapy, or for medical use in aesthetic medicine or dermatology, preferably as injectable products. The process of the invention is particularly preferred for the preparation of sterile hyaluronic acids, or derivatives thereof.

Abstract: Systems and methods for Channel State Information-Reference Signal (CSI-RS) transmission and reception with unified Transmission Configuration Indication (TCI) states for multiple TRPs are provided. In some embodiments, a method performed by a User Equipment (UE) for determining a unified TCI state includes: receiving a Downlink Control Information (DCI) triggering a CSI-RS resource set; and receiving one or more CSI-RS resources using a unified TCI state based on the DCI. In this way, a simple way to associate a CSI-RS resource to one of multiple activated/indicated unified TCI states (or common beams) for multi-TRP based transmission under unified TCI state framework is provided.

Abstract: A system for collection of blood in a phial has a cylindrical unit which can receive this phial or bottle at least partially, the cylindrical unit having an inner cavity and having a first, open end and a second end, inside the cavity of this unit there being removably inserted an element which can contain an empty test tube. The test tube is integral with this element, such as to constitute therewith a single component present in the cylindrical unit, which component is blocked in this unit for taking of the first blood, but is separable from the test tube only after this first blood has been collected.

Abstract: The invention relates to a holding means for holding an oxygenator and a blood pump. The holding means is characterised by a frame that can be connected with a carrying case housing in a torque-proof way for fitting the oxygenator and the blood pump relative to each other, wherein the frame has a frame section for connection with the oxygenator in a torque-proof way and another frame section for connection with the blood pump in a torque-proof way.

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods are provided that use magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to assess aspects of periodontal health of an individual. MRI data is obtained from a scan of an oral area of the individual. Analyzed MRI data is generated from the MRI data, wherein anatomical structures, anatomical abnormalities, and transition areas between anatomical structures/abnormalities are identified in the analyzed MRI data. Assessments relating periodontal health are made based on the analyzed MRI data. The assessments may be determinations of depths of dental pockets, inflammation of gum tissue, and/or distances that teeth are embedded in the bone. Assessment criticality scores may be determined from the assessments. The assessments, assessment criticality scores, and images rendered from the MRI data may be displayed on a display device.

Abstract: A system for introducing an additive into a container includes an automated device for transporting the container in a horizontal plane (P), such as a rotary wheel. The system further includes a static microdoser having a nozzle from which a jet of an additive issues upon passage of an opening of the container. Additive is so injected into the container. The nozzle of the static microdoser is inclined relative to a direction orthogonal to the horizontal plane. This limits splashing, in particular when the jet of additive hits an inner wall of the container that is free of liquid. This can be facilitated by an acceleration applied on the container which inclines the free surface of the liquid material present in the container. A preferred application is the introduction of a flavored concentrate into a bottle of water.

Abstract: A method of segmenting a plurality of marshaled vehicles into one or more marshaling groups based on a distance each of the marshaled vehicles are from a respective road-side unit of one or more road-side units, fragmenting a message into a plurality of messages based on one or more transmission criteria, and transmitting the plurality of fragmented messages to each marshaled vehicle of the plurality of marshaled vehicles.

Abstract: Exemplary systems, methods, and apparatuses are provided for generating at least one periodically poled layered compound. Exemplary systems, methods, and apparatuses according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure can include patterning a plurality of slabs of layered compounds and stacking the plurality of slabs with each slab twisted relative to each adjacent slab.

Abstract: A pixel circuit includes a pixel array and a color filter. The pixel array includes pixels arranged in rows and columns, and each pixel includes a photodiode configured to photogenerate image charge in response to incident light, and a transfer transistor coupled to the photodiode to transfer the image charge out from the photodiode. The color filter array includes color filters each having one of a plurality of colors and disposed over at least one of the pixels. Each of the pixels is coupled to a first readout circuit, and the plurality of pixels includes a first subset of the pixels not coupled to a second readout circuit and a second subset of the pixels coupled to the second readout circuit. Two diagonally arranged pixels are coupled together to share a floating diffusion, and the two diagonally arranged pixels coupled together are disposed underneath color filters of a same color.

Abstract: Systems and methods for implicit associate between multiple TRP PUSCH transmission and unified TCI states are provided. In some embodiments, a method performed by a UE for transmission using two activated/indicated unified TCI states includes: receiving a configuration comprising: unified TCI states; and/or two SRS resource sets to be used for an uplink transmission; receiving a first DCI that activates/indicates a pair of unified TCI states; and associating a first unified TCI state to the first of the two SRS resource sets, and associating a second unified TCI state to the second of the two SRS resource sets. In this way, an implicit association is provided between each SRS resource set with an activated/indicated unified TCI state. This extends unified TCI state framework to PUSCH transmission towards multiple TRPs without the need to explicitly configure association parameters. Introducing such explicit configuration parameter for association would increase control signaling overhead.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method of detecting an excess temperature of a conductor. An example method includes measuring the level of current flowing through the conductor. The level is a first value during a first time period and a second value during a second time period. The first value being larger than a current limit and the second value being lower than the current limit. During the first period, estimating a first difference between the first value and the current limit, and incrementing a counter with a first step size selected as a function of the first difference. During the second period, estimating a second difference between the second value and the current limit, and decrementing the counter with a second step size selected as a function of the second difference. Generating an alert signal if a count value of the counter exceeds a count limit.

Abstract: A valve includes a discoid valve element pivotable between open and closed positions. On an outer circumferential region of the valve element, an annular valve-element sealing face is provided, and an annular valve seat surrounds a valve opening. On an inner circumferential region of the valve seat, a valve-seat sealing face annularly surrounding a valve-opening center axis is provided and is in contact with the valve-element sealing face in the closed position. The valve seat includes a support element and an annular valve-seat sealing element supported thereon. The sealing face is on the sealing element. The support element includes a body portion supporting it preventing movement radially outward relative to the center axis. The sealing element includes, on one axial side of the body portion, a sealing portion protruding beyond the body portion axially relative to the center axis. The entire sealing face is formed on the sealing portion.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a separator plate for an electrolyzer or for another electrochemical system. The separator plate has a seal along an edge-region of a through-opening, with an outer surface which is topographical at least in sections. The present disclosure also relates to an electrochemical system.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel ACSS2 inhibitors having activity as anti-cancer therapy, treatment of alcoholism, and viral infection (e.g., CMV), composition and methods of preparation thereof, and uses thereof for treating viral infection, alcoholism, alcoholic steatohepatitis (ASH), non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), obesity/weight gain, anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, inflammatory/autoimmune conditions and cancer, including metastatic cancer, advanced cancer, and drug resistant cancer of various types.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for a communication device, wherein the communication device comprises a visual sensor. The method comprises using the visual sensor for detecting another communication device, wherein the other communication device is detected by distinguishing an identifier which is visually arranged on the other communication device. The method also comprises estimating a direction associated with the communication device and the other communication device. and causing subsequent communication between the other communication device and the communication device to be based on the estimated direction. In some embodiments, causing subsequent communication between the other communication device and the communication device to be based on the estimated direction comprises reducing an amount of potential beams for the communication based on the estimated direction. Corresponding computer program product. apparatus and communication device are also disclosed.

Abstract: A sensor device contains a magnetic field sensor chip having a front face, a rear face and a side surface connecting the front face and the rear face. The magnetic field sensor chip has a sensor element which is arranged on the front face and is configured to detect a magnetic field component running parallel to the front face. The magnetic field sensor chip furthermore has multiple first contact pads arranged on the front face, wherein all of the first contact pads arranged on the front face are arranged at an edge of the magnetic field sensor chip lying between the front face and the side surface.

Abstract: It is described a method of processing a hydrocarbon, in particular a hydrocarbon gas, the method comprising: i) preheating the hydrocarbon in a preheater device; ii) providing the preheated hydrocarbon to a liquid metal bath in a reactor device, wherein the liquid metal bath comprises at least one catalyst; and iii) performing a pyrolysis reaction with the hydrocarbon in the liquid metal bath, so that a carbon phase and hydrogenare obtained.

Abstract: A pixel circuit includes a pixel array and a color filter. The pixel array includes a plurality of pixels arranged in rows and columns, each pixel including four photodiodes, a floating diffusion, and four transfer transistors. The color filter array includes a plurality of color filters each having one of a plurality of colors and disposed over at least one of the pixels. Each of the plurality of pixels is coupled to a first readout circuit, and the plurality of pixels includes (i) a first subset of the pixels not coupled to a second readout circuit and (ii) a second subset of the pixels coupled to the second readout circuit. Floating diffusions of two diagonally arranged pixels are coupled together, and the two diagonally arranged pixels coupled together are disposed underneath color filters of a same color.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for determining elongation of suspension members in an elevator system includes an elevator car that is supported for movement within a hoistway by at least one suspension member and a counterweight that is coupled to the elevator car with the at least one suspension member. A first sensor detects a presence of one of the counterweight and elevator car, and a second sensor determines a position of the other of the elevator car and counterweight within the hoistway in response to a detection signal generated by the first sensor. Elongation of the at least one suspension member is determined based on a change in the position of the elevator car or counterweight in the hoistway over time as determined in response to the detection signal.