Abstract: Uses of cyclic amine monoamides for extracting uranium(VI) and/or plutonium(IV) from an acidic aqueous solution, as well as for totally or partially separating uranium(VI) from plutonium(IV) from an acidic aqueous solution. A method for treating an aqueous solution resulting from the dissolution of spent nuclear fuel in nitric acid to extract, separate and decontaminate uranium(VI) and plutonium(IV) in a single cycle and without resorting to any operation of reducing plutonium(IV), and wherein a cyclic amine monoamide or a mixture of cyclic amine monoamides is used as extractant.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a money transfer network system that improves the performance of money transfer services provided via the money transfer network system and improves the performance of the underlying devices utilized to provide money transfer services. In particular, disclosed embodiments of a money transfer network system provide money transfer services that enable multiple users to engage in money transfer transactions as either a sending party or a receiving party in a manner that is similar to money transfer transactions executed between two users individually. Disclosed embodiments further enable a receiving party to request payment from a sending party, which may include scheduling recurring payments to be made via money transfer transactions.

Abstract: A surgical forceps comprises a first jaw (101) and a second jaw (102), the first jaw (101) and the second jaw (102) being configured to be rotated relative to each other around an axis of rotation (104). A position sensor (105) is capable of sensing a first orientation with respect to a first axis (106) and a second orientation with respect to a second axis (107) different from the first axis (106), wherein the first axis (106) and the second axis (107) are orthogonal to the axis of rotation (104). The surgical forceps comprises a stapler (108) for stapling a tissue grasped by the surgical forceps (100) and a cutter (103) for cutting the tissue grasped by the surgical forceps (100) along a line.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for conformal cage-based deformation with polynomial curves. In embodiments described herein, a cage model in a first configuration is displayed along with an image. The cage model in the first configuration defines a boundary of at least a portion of points of the image. Curve control points are generated along the boundary of the cage model. The cage model is deformed from the first configuration to a second configuration by changing the location of curve control points thereby changing curvature of a corresponding portion of the boundary of the cage model. Based on the first and second configuration of the cage model, an updated image is generated by performing a conformal transformation of the points of the image within the boundary of the cage model in the first configuration. The updated image is then displayed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a compound of formula (I) wherein A1, A2, A3, R1, R2, R2?, R3, R4 and R5 are as defined in the description and in the claims. The compound of formula (I) can be used as a medicament.

Abstract: The invention provides novel heterocyclic compounds having the general formula (I), and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R1 to R6 are as described herein: Frther provided are pharmaceutical compositions including the compounds, processes of manufacturing the compounds and methods of using the compounds as medicaments, in particular methods of using the compounds as antibiotics for the treatment or prevention of bacterial infections and resulting diseases.

Abstract: A patient support apparatus, such as a bed, cot, stretcher, etc., includes a control panel having a touchscreen display adapted to display a plurality of screens thereon. A controller automatically displays a lock screen on the display after a period of non-use and prevents the user from navigating to a different screen until the user drags a slider icon across the display and thereafter continues to press down on the slider icon for a predetermined time period. The controller may alternatively, or additionally, be adapted to display a litter frame tilt angle on the lock screen. The controller may alternatively, or additionally, display a motion control screen that includes a first lock indicator when a first motion control is in a locked state, and that adds a second lock indicator when a user presses on the first motion control while it is in the locked state.

Abstract: The invention provides novel heterocyclic compounds having the general formula (I), and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein X, D, R1 to R4, and R6 to R10 are as described herein. Further provided are pharmaceutical compositions including the compounds, processes of manufacturing the compounds and methods of using the compounds as medicaments, in particular methods of using the compounds as antibiotics for the treatment or prevention of bacterial infections and resulting diseases.

Abstract: A chemical-resistant, reactive, pressure-sensitive adhesive tape with a reactive adhesive compound comprising at least one epoxide compound, at least one initiator for curing the epoxide compound, and a poly(meth)acrylate which contains a high fraction of at least 55 percent by weight of monomers having aromatic radicals.

Abstract: Provided herein are antibacterial compound peptides active against Gram-negative bacteria. In various embodiments, the compounds act by inhibition of BAM A membrane protein. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods for treatment using the compounds described herein are also provided.

Abstract: Nerve stimulation via a Low Frequency Alternating Current (LFAC) waveform can result in blocking of action potential conduction, while an increase in LFAC frequency and/or amplitude can translate into nerve activation. As LFAC for nerve blocking is frequency independent, the threshold LFAC activation can decrease with increasing frequency. Thus, frequency and amplitude settings can determine whether LFAC activates or blocks nerve fibers. LFAC can also be orderly, wherein smaller, non-fatiguing nerve fibers can be activated before larger nerve fibers. LFAC settings for activation can also be influenced by the configuration of a cuff assembly that positions an electrode along a nerve. The cuff can position a nerve in a cuff through hole, and a sliding closure of the cuff can be slide into a radial opening to substantially lock the nerve in the cuff assembly. An electrode material is positioned within a window of the cuff and is connected to an electrical lead.

Abstract: An optical vital signs sensor is provided which comprises a PPG sensor (100), a pre-processing unit (130) which adapts the sampling rate or the number of pulses per sample, a processing unit (140) which executes at least one processing algorithm based on an output signal of the pre-processing unit and a sensor control unit (150). The sensor control unit is configured to control the PPG sensor by adapting the sampling rate and/or the number of pulses per sample.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device (10) for determining an arterial compliance of a subject (12). The device (10) comprises an inflatable cuff (14), a pressure sensor (18) which is configured to sense a pressure signal (52) that is indicative of a pressure within the cuff (14), a second sensor (20) which is at least partly integrated in the cuff (14) and configured to sense a second signal (56) that is responsive to expansions and contractions of the cuff (14) caused by a pulsating blood flow in an artery (50) of the subject (12), and a processing unit (22). The processing unit is configured to determine based on said part of the pressure signal (52) a pulse pressure of the subject (12), to determine based on said part of the second signal (56) an arterial volume change of the artery (50) of the subject (12) during at least one cardiac cycle, and to determine the arterial compliance of the subject (12) based on pulse pressure and the arterial volume change.

Abstract: A data processing device (100, 200) is disclosed for extracting a desired vital signal containing a physiological information component from sensor data that includes time-dependent first sensor data (PPG1) comprising the physiological information component and at least one motion artifact component, and that includes time-dependent second sensor data that is indicative of a position, a velocity or an acceleration of the sensed region as a function of time. A decomposition unit (104, 204) decomposes the second sensor data into at least two components of decomposed sensor data and, based on the decomposed second sensor data, provides at least two different sets of motion reference data in at least two different motion reference data channels. An artifact removal unit (106, 206) determines the vital signal formed from a linear combination of the first sensor data and the motion reference data of at least one two of the motion reference data channels.

Abstract: Model predictive control is used to obtain the best performance value for an objective in a dynamic environment. One or more best performance values for a model predictive application are obtained by utilizing asymmetric dynamic behavior that pushes the process to the edges of the operative window. When a setpoint becomes infeasible, a controller slows down when moving away from a specified setpoint. When the infeasibility clears and the controller starts moving back towards the setpoint, the controller follows a tuned speed. When the controller moves in a direction against economic profit, the controller slows down and when moving in the direction of economic profit, the controller follows the tuned dynamic speed. The controller computes the best performance value for each controlled variable and is equal to the setpoint for the controlled variables with a setpoint or the highest profit value between limits for controlled values affected by economic functions.

Abstract: A method, system, computer-readable media, and apparatuses for providing a shared vehicle experience between a user located in a remote location and one or more occupants of a vehicle. A device associated with the user receives an exterior video stream corresponding to an exterior environment of the vehicle, along with occupant information comprising location of the one or more occupants in the vehicle. Based on the occupant information, a first augmented video stream is generated. The first augmented video stream comprises one or more dynamic avatars representing each of the occupants of the vehicle, and shows the exterior environment of the vehicle from a perspective of a virtual passenger of the vehicle. The first augmented video stream is displayed to the user to provide the user with an experience of being in the vehicle.

Abstract: A method, system, computer-readable media, and apparatuses for providing a shared vehicle experience. The method includes capturing an exterior video stream that depicts an exterior environment of a vehicle, and receiving remote user information indicating a bodily movement of a remote user. The method further includes generating and displaying an augmented video stream comprising a dynamic avatar representing the remote user as a virtual passenger, the dynamic avatar being updated based on the remote user information while the augmented video stream is being displayed in the vehicle. At least a portion of the exterior video stream and occupant information are sent to a computer device that causes, based on the at least a portion of the exterior video stream and the occupant information, a display device of the remote user to output an additional augmented video stream that provides the remote user with an experience of being in the vehicle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for supplying electrical power to a wired system for a drone (1). The device according to the invention includes at least one power converter (4) on the ground and one power converter (2) at the level of the drone (1), regulation at the level of the converter on the ground ensures that the output voltage of the power converter (4) on the ground increases when the output current of the power converter (4) on the ground increases. The method according to the invention is intended for all wired drones, the wire (3) of which is used to supply electrical power to the drone (1).

Abstract: A planetary transmission, comprising a housing, a drive part, an output part having an output shaft that is rotatable about an output axis of rotation, and at least one gear stage between the drive part and the output part. The drive part, the at least one gear stage, and the output part are mounted in the housing, the housing has an output flange on the output side, wherein the output flange has a first lateral surface with circularly symmetrical in radial planes about an axis of symmetry, wherein the first lateral surface is arranged eccentrically with respect to the output axis of rotation.

Abstract: It is advantageous to handle certain conditions when equipment (or equipment components) is taken out-of-service or shutdown for service or maintenance. Equipment service flags may be used to indicate that an individual variable will no longer be propagated as the associated equipment has been taken out of line for service. When multiple variables feed another system or component downstream, those variables may be placed in an equipment service set and that set may be associated with an indicator that indicates that the group of variables in the equipment service set is unavailable. A visual indicator as to which variables have been made unavailable for propagation may be displayed to a user. Once the equipment or system is brought back online or is taken out of equipment service mode, the appropriate flags and equipment service set are reset and associated variables are once again propagated downstream.