Abstract: A computer-implemented method of simulating operation of an electric drive unit to predict one or more performance parameters of the electric drive unit is provided. The electric drive unit includes at least an electric motor. The method includes obtaining parameters defining physical properties of the electric motor, obtaining parameters defining drive currents for driving the electric motor, processing the obtained parameters using a machine learning module trained a priori to predict a spatially varying electromagnetic and/or mechanical and/or thermal profile within the electric motor during operation, and providing as output a predicted profile for the electric motor, and using the predicted profile to compute the one or more performance parameters of the electric drive unit.

Abstract: The present discloses a pump apparatus having a first pump and at least one controller. The at least one controller is suitable for generating a first control signal for controlling the first pump. The at least one controller is suitable for generating a second control signal for controlling operation of a second pump. The second pump is external to the pump apparatus. One or more pump connection port is provided in the pump apparatus for outputting the second control signal to the second pump. The present disclosure also relates to a vacuum system comprising a pump apparatus of the type described herein.

Abstract: A play pen has a frame and a fabric substrate defining an enclosure and has a main body. The frame has a plurality of legs and a central post. The main body has an entrance, a plurality of storage pockets, and a display pocket. The entrance has a first fastener. The plurality of storage pockets defines a first pocket formed between the main body and a storage sheet. The storage sheet is sewn to the main body on a first edge and secured to the main body on a second edge by a second fastener. The display pocket defines a second pocket formed between the main body and a transparent or translucent cover sheet. The cover sheet is sewn to the main body on a third edge and secured to the main body on a fourth edge by a third fastener, and faces the enclosure.

Abstract: A gate assembly that comprises a support assembly and a gate. The support assembly comprises a first support, a second support, and a base positioned between the first support and the second support. The base comprises a first flange adjacent a first end of the base and a second flange adjacent a second end of the base. The first flange is positioned within the first support and the second flange is positioned within the second support. The gate comprises an upper rail, a lower rail, and a plurality of posts disposed orthogonally with respect to the upper rail and the lower rail. The plurality of posts are removably engaged with the upper rail and the lower rail. The gate is rotatably attached to the support assembly. The first flange is removably attached to the first support and the second flange is removably attached to the second support.

Abstract: A kit for a baby gate assembly, comprising a first panel that includes a first upper rail, a first lower rail, and a plurality of first posts, and a second panel that includes a second upper rail, a second lower rail, and a plurality of second posts. The kit further includes a plurality of spindle assemblies and a plurality of latch assemblies. Components comprising the first panel, the second panel, the plurality of spindle assemblies, and the plurality of latch assemblies are capable of being shipped in a package. The first panel defines a plurality of panel dimensions. Components comprising the first panel, the second panel, the plurality of spindle assemblies, and the plurality of latch assemblies are contained in a package that defines a plurality of packaging dimensions. At least one of the plurality of packaging dimensions is smaller than at least one of the corresponding panel dimensions.

Abstract: A kit for a baby gate assembly, comprising a first panel that includes a first upper rail, a first lower rail, and a plurality of first posts, and a second panel that includes a second upper rail, a second lower rail, and a plurality of second posts. The kit further includes a plurality of spindle assemblies and a plurality of latch assemblies. Components comprising the first panel, the second panel, the plurality of spindle assemblies, and the plurality of latch assemblies are capable of being shipped in a package. The first panel defines a plurality of panel dimensions. Components comprising the first panel, the second panel, the plurality of spindle assemblies, and the plurality of latch assemblies are contained in a package that defines a plurality of packaging dimensions. At least one of the plurality of packaging dimensions is smaller than at least one of the corresponding panel dimensions.

Abstract: A gate for restricting access to and from an area includes a first post, a second post, a floor support member, and a gate door. The gate door includes a rigid frame and a mesh screen, the mesh screen including at least one panel adjacent a mesh portion of the mesh screen and at least one flap, the flap substantially encasing a portion of the frame and being configured to overlap the at least one panel. The gate door further includes an opening in at least one of the panel and flap and a screw socket having a socket portion fixedly coupled to either the flap or the overlapping panel, the screw socket further comprising a screw portion configured to pass through the opening and to couple to the socket portion.

Abstract: Pixel color values representing an image of a portion of a field are received where each pixel color value has a respective position within the image. A processor identifies groups of the received pixel color values as possibly representing a Nitrogen-deficient plant leaf. For each group of pixel color values, the processor converts the pixel color values into feature values that describe a shape and the processor uses the feature values describing the shape to determine whether the group of pixel color values represents a Nitrogen-deficient leaf of a plant. The processor stores in memory an indication that the portion of the field is deficient in Nitrogen based on the groups of pixel color values determined to represent a respective Nitrogen-deficient leaf.

Abstract: A floor protector for attachment to a gate comprises a base configured to be positioned on a surface to be protected and first and second arms coupled to first and second portions of the base, the first and second arms extending away from the base and biased inwardly toward one another. The first and second arms have a first position in which the first and second arms accommodate a first object having a first dimension and the first and second arms have a second position in which the first and second arms accommodate a second object having a second dimension.

Abstract: In a method, one or more parameter values are determined for a set of pieces of audio and/or video information. The one or more parameter values are determined based at least partially on pre-defined or determined according to pre-defined rules profile information. The set of pieces of audio and/or video information represent a seamless sequence comprising combinable pieces of audio and/or video information. Further, in the method, the parameter values are used to select one or more pieces of audio and/or video information. Playback parameter values are determined for the set of pieces of audio and/or video information based at least partially on the determined one or more parameter values. The playback parameter values are provided for performing playback of the set of pieces of audio and/or video information. In order to perform the method, an apparatus, computer program and system are also disclosed.

Abstract: A floor protector for attachment to a gate comprises a base configured to be positioned on a surface to be protected and first and second arms coupled to first and second portions of the base, the first and second arms extending away from the base and biased inwardly toward one another. The first and second arms have a first position in which the first and second arms accommodate a first object having a first dimension and the first and second arms have a second position in which the first and second arms accommodate a second object having a second dimension.

Abstract: A method is disclosed comprising: causing, at least in part, providing or providing an activity information indicative of an activity to be performed by a user, obtaining user activity information, wherein the user activity information is indicative of at least one inclusion criterion, at least one exclusion criterion, at least one controlling criterion, or a combination thereof, wherein at least a first part of the user activity information is gathered by a sensor and at least a second part of the user activity information is received by user input, determining, using a processor of the at least one apparatus, an adaptation of the activity information based on the user activity information, outputting the activity information. It is further disclosed an according apparatus, computer program and system.

Abstract: Pixel color values representing an image of a portion of a field are received where each pixel color value has a respective position within the image. A processor identifies groups of the received pixel color values as possibly representing a Nitrogen-deficient plant leaf. For each group of pixel color values, the processor converts the pixel color values into feature values that describe a shape and the processor uses the feature values describing the shape to determine whether the group of pixel color values represents a Nitrogen-deficient leaf of a plant. The processor stores in memory an indication that the portion of the field is deficient in Nitrogen based on the groups of pixel color values determined to represent a respective Nitrogen-deficient leaf.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for changing passwords in a distributed communication system. The disclosed password management system includes an event server for receiving one or more subscriptions to a password change event from one or more endpoints associated with a user and for notifying the endpoints that subscribed to the password change event of a password change; and a profile service for (i) receiving a request for a new password from one or more of the endpoints in response to the subscription notification from the event server of the password change event; (ii) authenticating the one or more of the endpoints based on an existing password; and (iii) providing a new password to the one or more of the endpoints following the authentication. A password manager notifies the event server and profile service of a password change.

Abstract: An implantable medical device (IMD) identifies lead performance issues and provides alternative lead configurations to continue with the programmed therapy. In the absence of an appropriate alternatively lead configuration, the IMD determines alternative mechanisms to provide a similar therapy or to determine a secondary therapy.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for applying decompressive energy to tissue for the selective destruction of cancerous cells is disclose and claimed. The tissue to be treated is enclosed within a vessel subjected to decompressive energy supplied by said decompressive energy source to said vessel. The decompressive energy is applied in a controlled manner to said tissue in at a pre-selected level of decompressive energy. Loading forces generated by applied decompressive energy and the forces generated between the interior of said vessel and said tissue which said vessel encompasses are to be diffused. As disclosed and claimed, a mass of elastic material comprising an inner radius and outer radius with the inner radius forming a seal with said tissue while allowing said tissue to move in relation to said inner radius and a fluid pocket circumferentially positioned within said elastic mass in combination with a collar positioned at the perimeter of the vessel opening is claimed.

Abstract: A powered personal utility vehicle having a quick-change body configuration with a mating tray assembly and a universal chassis is disclosed. The upper level of the mating tray houses electronics while the lower level engages with the universal chassis to form the personal utility vehicle. Reconfigurations are simplified with plug and play design electronics. Vehicle traction is increased through a specialized track and drive wheel design that improves contact between the between the surfaces allowing operation in multiple environments. The two-piece wheel design allows assembly of the inflatable drive molded balloon tire. Adjustment of inflation levels of the balloon tires controls track tension. Control is either manually programmed into the on board central processing unit, or via carrier signals. Semi and fully autonomous operation is disclosed. Advanced operator interaction functions using two-way real time video and audio are disclosed along with LED and GPS systems.

Abstract: A variable bitrate coding method includes an iterative process including a first analysis pass and a second prediction pass. Further, followed by a last control step for adjusting a stepsize with respect to a target bitrate. A picture re-arrangement step is also provided between the analysis and prediction steps of one iteration, in order to encode with an improved quality the picture sequence. This coding method is applicable to MPEG-2 encoders for storage media with limited capacity.

Abstract: The variable bitrate coding method according to the invention comprises an iterative process including a first analysis pass and a second prediction pass and followed by a last control step for adjusting said stepsize with respect to said target bitrate. According to the invention, a picture re-arrangement step is provided between the analysis and prediction steps of one iteration, in order to encode with an improved quality the picture sequence.

Abstract: The variable bitrate coding method according to the invention includes an iterative process including a first coding pass and a second prediction pass. The coding pass allows for a picture coding of a sequence with a constant quantization stepsize (and quality) and the prediction pass allows for a matching of the stepsize to the wanted target bitrate. After some iterations, a last step allows for a finer adjustment of said stepsize with respect to said target bitrate.