Abstract: The present invention provides the use of a drone, or remotely piloted aircraft, equipped with a system for applying paint or industrial coating with epoxy paint and/or polyurethane. Coating repair application system using remotely piloted aircraft, characterized by comprising remotely piloted aircraft (9), a portable painting system (2), (5), (7) and (8), linear guide (4), distance sensors (10), camera (11), remote control (12), battery (1), lattice structure (3).

Abstract: An example of an apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes a communications interface to receive data from a plurality of lighting devices. The data from a lighting device includes a distance and a bearing for neighboring lighting devices of the lighting device. The neighboring lighting devices are selected from the plurality of lighting devices. In addition, the apparatus includes a memory storage unit to store the data received via the communications interface, wherein the data is to be stored in a database. Furthermore, the apparatus includes an aggregator to generate aggregated data for each lighting device from the data in the database. The aggregated data includes data from the plurality of lighting devices. The apparatus also includes a processor to classify each lighting device of the plurality of lighting devices in a group selected from a plurality of groups based on the aggregated data.

Abstract: The present invention provides the use of a drone, or remotely piloted aircraft, equipped with a system for applying paint or industrial coating with epoxy paint and/or polyurethane. Coating repair application system using remotely piloted aircraft, characterized by comprising remotely piloted aircraft (9), a portable painting system (2), (5), (7) and (8), linear guide (4), distance sensors (10), camera (11), remote control (12), battery (1), lattice structure (3).

Abstract: An electronic monitoring bracelet, comprising a ring-shaped body configured so as to be mounted around a limb or an object, and an electronic monitoring system positioned in the body, the electronic monitoring system comprising an integrity detection system and an internal source of energy. The ring-shaped body is in the form of a rigid shell containing a chamber or several chamber sections in which are positioned components of the electronic monitoring system, the ring-shaped body entirely encircling the bracelet.

Abstract: A process for producing a microemulsion or nanoemulsion comprising water and at least one hydrocarbon or oil, comprising the steps of: a) providing the hydrocarbon or oil, water, one or more additives, a solvent, and a hydrophilic surfactant formulation comprising an amine or amide derivative non-ionic surfactant which is a fatty acid alkanolamide, one or more ethoxylated alcohols and/or ethoxylated alkylphenols, and a non-ionic fatty acid ester; b) by a mixing or stirring device operating at a mixing or stirring speed in the range 100 rpm and 15000 rpm, mixing or stirring the hydrophilic surfactant formulation and additive into the solvent, to produce a hydrophilic self-emulsifying blend; c) adding water to the hydrophilic self-emulsifying blend and the hydrocarbon or oil to produce a water-in-hydrocarbon/oil microemulsion or nanoemulsion, wherein the microemulsion or nanoemulsion comprises: 46% or more by mass of the hydrocarbon or oil, 4% to 36% by mass of water, a mass ratio of hydrophilic surfactant form

Abstract: A spark plug for use with an engine block/cylinder head having a threaded bore and also for use with a spark plug wrench and an ignition wire. Also, an improved method for constructing a spark plug, the spark plug including a metal shell having a hex nut, a seat, a flange, a bore and threads. A ground electrode is associated with the shell and an insulator assembly occupies the bore and is gripped by the flange. The method includes the steps of forming the hex nut and the seat by carrying out operations on a blank, roiling the threads, fitting the insulator assembly into the bore, deforming the flange to capture the insulator, and forming the negative electrode by machining the blank.

Abstract: A spark plug for use with an engine block/cylinder head having a threaded bore and also for use with a spark plug wrench and an ignition wire. Also, an improved method for constructing a spark plug, the spark plug including a metal shell having a hex nut, a seat, a flange, a bore and threads. A ground electrode is associated with the shell and an insulator assembly occupies the bore and is gripped by the flange. The method includes the steps of forming the hex nut and the seat by carrying out operations on a blank, roiling the threads, fitting the insulator assembly into the bore, deforming the flange to capture the insulator, and forming the negative electrode by machining the blank.

Abstract: A method of operating an analytical laboratory is disclosed. The method comprises receiving and identifying sample containers and sorting them into a sample rack, retrieving an order list A comprising test orders corresponding to the sample containers within the sample rack, determining an optimal transportation route for the sample rack based on the order list A, a set of constraints and an objective function, the optimal transportation route being indicative of a list and/or sequence of laboratory instrument(s) required to complete the order list A, re-determining the optimal transportation route upon a change of the constraint(s) and/or of the objective function, transporting the sample rack to one or more of the laboratory instruments according to the optimal transportation route by the sample transportation system, and processing the biological samples according to the corresponding test orders by the target laboratory instrument(s).

Abstract: Recovery of heat from a variable thermal load application and the delivery and spreading of this heat at a controllable temperature range to the target application such as a thermoelectric generator by a heat spreader located between a hot source heat exchanger and a target application which uses liquid-vapour phase change to lower temperature and spread heat along the target application, thereby avoiding the risk of overheating under high loads and thermal dilution under low loads. Variable conductance heat pipes, thermosiphons or vapour chambers are embedded in the spreader within the heat path which absorb heat by vaporization whenever this heat is above the phase change temperature. This phase change temperature is regulated via a non-condensable gas inside the chambers of the heat spreader. One application is for an automobile exhaust pipe, another is as an inlet to an industrial process. Other applications are disclosed.

Abstract: An electronic monitoring bracelet, comprising a ring-shaped body configured so as to be mounted around a limb or an object, and an electronic monitoring system positioned in the body, the electronic monitoring system comprising an integrity detection system and an internal source of energy. The ring-shaped body is in the form of a rigid shell containing a chamber or several chamber sections in which are positioned components of the electronic monitoring system, the ring-shaped body entirely encircling the bracelet.

Abstract: A bracelet for a timepiece comprising at least a first strap section and a second strap section, each strap section comprising a first end adapted to be joined to a watchcase and a second end joined to a foldable clasp. The foldable clasp is arranged such that it exhibits an unfolded state, in which the second ends are at a maximum separation, and a folded state, in which the second ends are maintained at a minimum separation.

Abstract: An electronic monitoring bracelet, comprising a ring-shaped body (2) configured so as to be mounted around a limb or an object, and an electronic monitoring system positioned in the body, the electronic monitoring system comprising an integrity detection system (4) and an internal source of energy (12). The ring-shaped body (2) is in the form of a rigid shell containing a chamber or several chamber sections in which are positioned components of the electronic monitoring system, the ring-shaped body entirely encircling the bracelet.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a gravitation anchor for offshore anchoring of ships and platforms, comprising a main body (10) with a longitudinal axis of revolution (11), comprising a means of stabilization (14), whereby the means of stabilization (14) comprises a means of automatic activation (140). Optionally, the means of stabilization comprises at least one stabilizer (14), whereby each stabilizer (14) comprises an end pivotally attached (141) to the gravitation anchor (1), and a free end, whereby when the stabilizer (14) is in a retracted position, the free end is positioned closer to the main body (10) of the gravitation anchor (1), and whereby when the stabilizer (14) is in an extended position, the free end is positioned away from the main body (10) of the gravitation anchor (1).

Abstract: A method includes identifying an optimal backlight value for at least one quality level of a first video segment. The method also includes transmitting data for the first video segment. The transmitted data for the first video segment includes a message containing a first set of display adaptation information. The first set of display adaptation information includes the optimal backlight value for the at least one quality level of the first video segment. The method further includes identifying a backlight value for the at least one quality level of a second video segment. The method also includes determining a maximum backlight value change threshold between successive video segments. In addition, the method includes applying temporal smoothing between the optimal backlight value and the backlight value based on the maximum backlight value change threshold.

Abstract: Electronic surveillance system (100) comprising an electronic surveillance bracelet (1) adapted to be secured around a limb of a wearer, the electronic surveillance bracelet (1) comprising an energy source (5), a processing unit (7), an identification generator (11), a localisation system (12), and at least one wireless communication system (9) adapted to communicate with a base station (15), characterised in that the wireless communication system (9) is adapted to receive communication from at least one further device (17) and to transmit a result of this communication to said base station (15) together with an identification signal generated by the identification generator (11).

Abstract: Bracelet for a timepiece, the bracelet comprising at least a first strap section and a second strap section, each strap section comprising a first end adapted to be joined to a watchcase and a second end joined to a foldable clasp, the foldable clasp being arranged such that it exhibits an unfolded state, in which said second ends are at a maximum separation, and a folded state, in which said second ends are maintained at a minimum separation, the first strap section comprising at least one first electrical component and the second strap section comprising at least one second electrical component.

Abstract: A decoder for video processing includes a receiver configured to receive a bitstream associated with a video from a coder. The decoder also includes a processor configured to parse the bitstream to determine a percentage of at least one a number of six tap filterings or a number of alpha point deblocking instances, in a specified period. The processor is further configured to determine a voltage and frequency to be used for decoding the video proportional to the percentage of the at least one of the number of six tap filterings or the number of alpha point deblocking instances. The processor is configured to decode the video at the determined voltage and frequency. Other embodiments including a encoder and method also are disclosed.

Abstract: A comfort band is configured to be worn between an electronic surveillance bracelet and a leg of a wearer. The comfort band includes a tubular elastic element adapted to retain the comfort band on the leg of the wearer. The comfort band further includes a cushion provided along a lower edge of the elastic element so that the cushion is located towards the foot of the wearer. The cushion extends outwardly from the elastic element and is arranged so as to form an abutment for an end face of the electronic surveillance bracelet.

Abstract: A method for real-time multi-frame super resolution (SR) of video content is provided. The method includes receiving a bitstream including an encoded video, motion metadata for a plurality of blocks of a frame of video content, and parameters. The motion metadata is estimated from the original video before downsampling and encoding. The motion metadata is averaged over consecutive blocks. The method includes upscaling the motion metadata for the plurality of blocks. The method also includes upscaling the decoded video using the upscaled motion metadata. The method also includes deblurring and denoising the upscaled video.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a gravitation anchor for offshore anchoring of ships and platforms, comprising a main body (10) with a longitudinal axis of revolution (11), comprising a means of stabilization (14), whereby the means of stabilization (14) comprises a means of automatic activation (140). Optionally, the means of stabilization comprises at least one stabilizer (14), whereby each stabilizer (14) comprises an end pivotally attached (141) to the gravitation anchor (1), and a free end, whereby when the stabilizer (14) is in a retracted position, the free end is positioned closer to the main body (10) of the gravitation anchor (1), and whereby when the stabilizer (14) is in an extended position, the free end is positioned away from the main body (10) of the gravitation anchor (1).