Abstract: A method for training a machine learning model. The method includes: determining a plurality of training sequences of training-input data elements, wherein for each training sequence each training-input data element contains sensor data for a time point from a time period assigned to the training sequence in which a prespecified event takes place at least once at one or more respective event time points; determining, for each training-input data element, the temporal distance between the time point for which the training-input data element contains sensor data and one of the one or more respective event time points; and training the machine learning model depending on the determined temporal distances.

Abstract: A method for generating additional training data for training a machine learning algorithm is disclosed. The method includes (i) providing training data for training the machine learning algorithm, wherein the training data includes labeled sensor data from at least one sensor, (ii) transforming the training data for training the machine learning algorithm in a graph structure, wherein nodes in the graph structure represent objects represented in the corresponding sensor data, and wherein a starting node of the graph structure represents the position of the at least one sensor with respect to the objects represented in the corresponding sensor data, and (iii) generating additional training data for training the machine learning model by modifying the graph structure.

Abstract: Described is the use of benzotropolone and their derivatives, especially the compounds of formula (1); wherein R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6 independently of one another are hydrogen; OH; C1-C30alkyl, C2-C30al-kenyl, C1-C30alkoxy, C3-C12cycloalkyl or C1C30hydroxyalkyl, which may be substituted by one or more E and/or interrupted by one or more D; C6-C20aryl, which may be substituted by one or more G; C4-C20heteroaryl, which may be substituted by one or more G, C2-C18alkenyl, C2-C18alkynyl, C7-C25aralkyl, CN, or —CO—R17; C1-C30mono- or dialkylamino; COR9; COOR9; CONR9R10; CN; SO2R9; OCOOR9; OCOR9; NHCOOR9; NR9COR10; NH2; *—(CO)—NH—(CH2)n1—(PO)—(OR11)2; —(CO)—O—(CH2)n1—(PO)—(OR11)2; sulphate; sulphonate; phosphate; phosphonate; —(CH2)n2—[O—(SO2)]n3—OR11; —O—(CH2)n4(CO)n5—R11; —(O)n6—(CH2)n7—(PO)—(OR9)2; —(O)n6—(CH2)n7—SO2—OR9; halogen; organosilanyl; organo-siloxanyl; or a sugar residue linked directly in an ?- or ?-mode via the anomeric oxygen to the benzotropolone system or via a linear or branched alkylene, alkenyle

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to specific acylhydrazone compounds, their use as oxidation catalysts and to a process for removing stains and soil on textiles and hard surfaces. The compounds are substituted with a specific cyclic ammonium group adjacent to the acyl group.

Abstract: Disclosed are merocyanine derivatives which correspond to the formula (I), wherein L1, L2 and L3 independently of each other are hydrogen; or L1 and L3 may be linked together to form a carbocyclic ring; R3 and R4 independently of each other are CN; —COR5; —COOR5; —CONR5R6; C1-C22alkyl; C2-C22alkenyl; C2-C22alkinyl; C3-C12cycloalkyl; C3-C12cycloalkenyl; C7-C20aralkyl; C1-C20heteroalkyl; C3-C12cycloheteroalkyl; C3-C18heteroaralkyl; C6-C20 aryl; C1-C12alkylcarbonylamino-C6-C20aryl; C2-C12heteroaryl; or —X2—Sil2; n is a number from 1 to 4; the meaning of R1 and R2 depends on the definition of n. The compounds are useful as UV absorbers for cosmetic applications.

Abstract: The present invention relates to specific acylhydrazone compounds, their use as oxidation catalysts and to a process for removing stains and soil on textiles and hard surfaces. The compounds are substituted with a specific cyclic ammonium group adjacent to the acyl group. Further aspects of the invention are compositions or formulations comprising such compounds.

Abstract: Disclosed is the use of silane and siloxane bis(biphenyl)triazine derivatives of formula (1), wherein n is a number from 1 to 4; if n=1, X is *-L-Sil; or a radical of formula (11?), L is a linker selected from a radical of formula (2); R1, R2, R3 independently from each other are C1-C22alkyl; C6-C20aryl; C1-C22alkoxy; or O—C6-C20aryl; R4, R5, R6 and R7 independently from each other are hydrogen; C1-C22alkyl; C6-C20aryl; C1-C22alkoxy; or O—C6-C20aryl; b is a number from 0 to 30; c is a number from 0 to 6; and d is a number from 0 to 1; p is a number from 1 to 250; q is a number from 0 to 250; and Sil, Sil1 and Sil2 independently from each other are a silane-, oligosiloxane or polysiloxane moiety; if n=2, X is a bivalent radical of formula (1a); or (1b); x is a number from 2 to 250; y is a number from 0 to 250; and z is a number from 1 to 50; if n=3, X is a trivalent radical containing a silane-, oligosiloxane or polysiloxane moiety; If n=4, X is a tetravalent radical of formula (1c); and A is a radical of form

Abstract: Described is the use of specific merocyanine derivatives for protecting body-care and household products from photolytic and oxidative degradation. These compounds perform outstanding UV absorber properties.

Abstract: Disclosed is the use of benzotropolone derivatives of formula (1), wherein R1, R2 and R7 independently from each other are hydrogen; C1-C3alkyl; or COR8; R3 is hydrogen; or COOR9 R4 is hydrogen; or C1-C3alkyl; R5 is hydrogen; hydroxy; C1-C3-alkoxy; or -0-(CO)—R10; R6 is hydrogen; C1-C3alkyl; or COR8; or R5 and R6 together may form a five or six membered ring; or R6 and R7 together form a five or six membered ring; and R8, R9, R10 independently of each other are C1-C30alkyl; for protecting body-care and household products from photolytic and oxidative degradation.

Abstract: Disclosed is the use of mixtures comprising at least 2 structurally different bis(biphenyl)triazine derivatives of formula (1) as UV absorbers for increasing the UVA protection factor of cosmetic or dermatological compositions. Wherein X and R1-R6 are defined in the claims and in the specification.

Abstract: The present invention relates to specific acylhydrazone compounds, their use as oxidation catalysts and to a process for removing stains and soil on textiles and hard surfaces. The compounds are substituted with a specific cyclic ammonium group adjacent to the acyl group. Further aspects of the invention are compositions or formulations comprising such compounds.

Abstract: Disclosed is the use of merocyanine derivatives of formula (1) for stabilizing UV-sensitive active ingredients like dibenzoylmethane derivatives.

Abstract: Disclosed is the use of benzylidene compounds comprising phosphono-groups for the protecting of human and animal hair and skin from UV radiation. The UV filters of the present invention represent oil-soluble substances which advantageously absorb in the UV-A and UV-B region.

Abstract: Disclosed is the use of silane and siloxane bis(biphenyl)triazine derivatives of formula (1), wherein n is a number from 1 to 4; if n=1, X is *-L-Sil; or a radical of formula (11?), L is a linker selected from a radical of formula (2); R1, R2, R3 independently from each other are C1-C22alkyl; C6-C20aryl; C1-C22alkoxy; or O—C6-C20aryl; R4, R5, R6 and R7 independently from each other are hydrogen; C1-C22alkyl; C6-C20aryl; C1-C22alkoxy; or O—C6-C20aryl; b is a number from 0 to 30; c is a number from 0 to 6; and d is a number from 0 to 1; p is a number from 1 to 250; q is a number from 0 to 250; and Sil, Sil1 and Sil2 independently from each other are a silane-, oligosiloxane or polysiloxane moiety; if n=2, X is a bivalent radical of formula (1a); or (1b); x is a number from 2 to 250; y is a number from 0 to 250; and z is a number from 1 to 50; if n=3, X is a trivalent radical containing a silane-, oligosiloxane or polysiloxane moiety; If n=4, X is a tetravalent radical of formula (1c); and A is a radical of form

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of selected metal complex compounds and ligands as oxidation catalysts as well as to a process for removing stains and soil on textiles and hard surfaces. The metal complex compounds have hydrazide ligands, preferably with electron withdrawing groups in the phenyl ring adjacent to the acyl group. Further aspects of the invention are formulations comprising such metal complex compounds, novel metal complex compounds and novel ligands.

Abstract: Disclosed is the use of mixtures comprising at least 2 structurally different bis(biphenyl)triazine derivatives of formula (1) wherein X is hydrogen; C1-C50alkyl which may be uninterrupted or interrupted by one or more oxygen atoms and/or substituted by one or more R8 groups; C3-C12-cycloalkyl which is substituted by R8; —CH((CH2)p—R8)—CO—O—(CH2)m—R9; —CH((CH2)p—R8)—CO—(NR10)—(CH2)m—R9; —CO—O—(CH2)p—Ra; —CH2—CH(—O(CO)—R8)—R9; —CO—(NR10)—(Ch2)p—Ra; C6-C20aryl; allyl; C4-C50alkenyl which is uninterrupted or is interrupted by one or more oxygen atoms; C3-C12cycloalkyl which is uninterrupted or interrupted by one or more oxygen atoms; C3-C20alkynyl; C6-C12cycloalkynyl; R1 is hydrogen; unsubstituted or substituted unsubstituted or substituted C3-C12cycloalkyl; unsubstituted or substituted C6-C20aryl; unsubstituted or substituted C2-C20alkenyl; OR7; OH; SR8; SOR7; SO2R7; SO2H; SO3M; or a radical of the formula (c); R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6 independently of one another are hydrogen; hydroxyl; —CN; substituted or unsubs

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a stabilizing composition comprising (a) an effective stabilizing amount of at least one merocyanine derivative having an absorption maximum of 350 to 400 nm, and (b) at least one UV filter selected from benzotriazole derivatives; and optionally (c) at least one excited state quencher; for the protection of body care and household products against the deleterious effects of light, heat and oxygen.

Abstract: The present invention relates to derivatives of the 1H-pyrano[4,3-b]benzofuran-1-one structure and their nitrogen analogues which possess powerful antioxidant properties combined with a highly effective UV absorbing functionality in one molecule. These compounds are especially useful in cosmetical and dermatological formulations.

Abstract: Disclosed is the use of benzotropolone derivatives of formula (1), wherein R1, R2 and R7 independently from each other are hydrogen; C1-C3alkyl; or COR8; R3 is hydrogen; or COOR9 R4 is hydrogen; or C1-C3alkyl; R5 is hydrogen; hydroxy; C1-C3-alkoxy; or -0-(CO)—R10; R6 is hydrogen; C1-C3alkyl; or COR8; or R5 and R6 together may form a five or six membered ring; or R6 and R7 together form a five or six membered ring; and R8, R9, R10 independently of each other are C1-C30alkyl; for protecting body-care and household products from photolytic and oxidative degradation.

Abstract: Polymeric dye comprising oligo and polypeptides selected from natural or synthetic aminoacids bearing at least one covalently bounded cationic dye. Very good dyeing results on human hair are obtained with these dyes.