Abstract: The invention relates to a monitoring system for monitoring a people conveyor system. The monitoring system comprises a wireless mesh network comprising a plurality of node devices and one or more peripheral devices. A node device joining to the wireless mesh network is configured to: obtain connection data representing a connection of the node device to a peripheral device and assign itself a sink node role, if the obtained connection data indicates a connection to a gateway device, or otherwise provide the obtained connection data to the gateway device. The gateway device is configured to: assign an operation role to the node device based on the obtained connection data. The assigned role is: a sensor node role, if the obtained connection data indicates a connection to a people conveyor related sensor device, or a router node role, if the obtained connection data indicates that the node device is not connected to any peripheral device.

Abstract: A method for splicing two sheets of material containing alkaloids is provided, the method including: providing a first sheet of material containing alkaloids wound in a first bobbin; providing a second sheet of material containing alkaloids wound in a second bobbin; unwinding the first sheet wound in the first bobbin; evaluating one or more of the following parameters of the unwound first sheet: moisture, thickness, width, stickiness, and presence or absence of holes or tears; and depending on a value of the evaluated one or more parameters, unwinding the second sheet wound in the second bobbin, and splicing the first sheet and the second sheet. A system for splicing two sheets of material containing alkaloids is also provided.

Abstract: The method for shaping a continuous web material (1) into a rod comprises providing a continuous web material (1) having a glass transition temperature below 150 degree Celsius and gathering the continuous web material (1) from a flat shape into a rod-shape by means of a shaping device (2). The method further comprises providing a cooling means (34) providing a temperature below four degree Celsius, cooling a material contact surface of the shaping device (2) to a surface temperature below four degree Celsius, and cooling the continuous gathered web material by the cooled material contact surface in contact with the continuous gathered web material. Also provided is an apparatus for shaping a continuous web material (1).

Abstract: A system and method for communicating data is disclosed. The system comprises a plurality of modems for receiving uplink data and transmitting downlink data; a switch, communicatively coupled to a plurality of MODEMs, the switch comprising a plurality of data queues, the switch for switchably accepting uplink data from the plurality of MODEMs and switchably providing downlink data from the plurality of data queues to the plurality of MODEMs; and a controller, communicatively coupled to the plurality of MODEMs and the switch, the controller for providing controller information for dynamically controlling the switch to switchably accept the uplink data from the plurality of MODEMs and to switchably provide downlink data from the plurality of data queues to the one or more of the plurality of MODEMs on a per-terminal and a per-communications link basis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus (100) for crimping a sheet of material (6), the apparatus comprising: a first (9) and a second (10) facing crimping rollers defining a first (1) and a second (22) rotational axis, respectively, the first and second axis being parallel to each other, wherein at least one of the first and second crimping roller includes a plurality of corrugations; an angle changing device, the angle changing device being adapted to change a crimping angle (11) formed between a fixed reference plane (12) and a movable plane (13) containing the first and the second rotational axis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for detecting a state of an elevator door, the apparatus configured to: determine, on a basis of a pressure data, at least one indicator value indicative of a change in the pressure; compare the at least one indicator value to a respective reference value; and set, in accordance with a comparison between the at least one indicator value and the respective reference value, a detection result to express one of the following: (i) the elevator door is open, (ii) the elevator door is closed. Furthermore, the invention relates to a method, a computer program product and an elevator system.

Abstract: A system and method for communicating data is disclosed. The system comprises a plurality of modems for receiving uplink data and transmitting downlink data; a switch, communicatively coupled to a plurality of MODEMs, the switch comprising a plurality of data queues, the switch for switchably accepting uplink data from the plurality of MODEMs and switchably providing downlink data from the plurality of data queues to the plurality of MODEMs; and a controller, communicatively coupled to the plurality of MODEMs and the switch, the controller for providing controller information for dynamically controlling the switch to switchably accept the uplink data from the plurality of MODEMs and to switchably provide downlink data from the plurality of data queues to the one or more of the plurality of MODEMs on a per-terminal and a per-communications link basis.

Abstract: It is an object to provide a device for estimating the equivalent input voltage of a boost converter. According to a first aspect, a device is configured to apply a switching signal to a boost converter, wherein the boost converter is configured to provide a voltage for a haptic feedback element; wait for at least one time interval; measure at least one voltage on an output side of the boost converter; and estimate an equivalent input voltage of the boost converter based on the at least one measured voltage, wherein the equivalent input voltage represents a physical input voltage that would cause the at least one measured voltage in reference conditions. A device, a method, and a computer program are described.

Abstract: It is an object to provide a device for estimating the equivalent input voltage of a boost converter. According to a first aspect, a device is configured to apply a switching signal to a boost converter, wherein the boost converter is configured to provide a voltage for a haptic feedback element; wait for at least one time interval; measure at least one voltage on an output side of the boost converter; and estimate an equivalent input voltage of the boost converter based on the at least one measured voltage, wherein the equivalent input voltage represents a physical input voltage that would cause the at least one measured voltage in reference conditions. A device, a method, and a computer program are described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a filter manufacturing apparatus comprising: • a feed path adapted to continuously feed a filter material along a longitudinal transport direction; • a forming device connected to a terminating end of the feed path and adapted to form the filter material into a continuous filter body and to deliver the formed continuous filter body, the forming device including: • a tubular element (8) adapted to allow the filter material to pass therethrough to form the filter tow material into the continuous filter body; and • a steam generator (9) adapted to produce steam, the steam generator being in fluid communication with the tubular element to supply steam to the filter material; • a drain channel (10) in fluid communication with the tubular element adapted to drain fluid from the tubular element; • a valve adapted to open and close the drain channel so as to allow or block discharge of fluid from the tubular element.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus (100) for crimping a sheet of material (6), the apparatus comprising: a first (9) and a second (10) facing crimping rollers defining a first (1) and a second (22) rotational axis, respectively, the first and second axis being parallel to each other, wherein at least one of the first and second crimping roller includes a plurality of corrugations; an angle changing device, the angle changing device being adapted to change a crimping angle (11) formed between a fixed reference plane (12) and a movable plane (13) containing the first and the second rotational axis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a filter manufacturing apparatus comprising: • a feed path adapted to continuously feed a filter material along a longitudinal transport direction; • a forming device connected to a terminating end of the feed path and adapted to form the filter material into a continuous filter body and to deliver the formed continuous filter body, the forming device including: • a tubular element (8) adapted to allow the filter material to pass therethrough to form the filter tow material into the continuous filter body; and • a steam generator (9) adapted to produce steam, the steam generator being in fluid communication with the tubular element to supply steam to the filter material; • a drain channel (10) in fluid communication with the tubular element adapted to drain fluid from the tubular element; • a valve adapted to open and close the drain channel so as to allow or block discharge of fluid from the tubular element.

Abstract: A rodent repellent system for repelling rodents from an area is provided. The rodent repellent system comprises a dispersing mechanism and an amount of natural peppermint oil in fluid communication with the dispersing mechanism. The natural peppermint oil has a peppermint aroma with the dispersing mechanism releasing the peppermint aroma into the area.

Abstract: An assistance system for visually handicapped persons with visual impairment in a part of their visual field includes body-worn sensors to inform them actively about objects or movements in the visually impaired sides.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are polypeptides that bind to the hemagglutinin protein of influenza virus, and which can be used for treating and diagnosing influenza infection.

Abstract: A rodent repellent system for repelling rodents from an area is provided. The rodent repellent system comprises a dispersing mechanism and an amount of natural peppermint oil in fluid communication with the dispersing mechanism. The natural peppermint oil has a peppermint aroma with the dispersing mechanism releasing the peppermint aroma into the area.

Abstract: The present invention teaches a novel mobile-enabled secure, interactive, scalable, multi-platform cloud-based system for monitoring, managing, organizing, sharing, evaluating and/or promoting unique art objects, and the like, and interconnecting members of the art world, such as artists, galleries, museums, collectors, auction houses, art fairs, institutions, and art organizations. The cloud-based portfolio management tool provides unique capabilities for collectors to be able to engage interactively with their art, in a manner that permits the fusing of such management with market history and insurance data.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are polypeptides that bind to the hemagglutinin protein of influenza virus, and which can be used for treating and diagnosing influenza infection.

Abstract: A flea removal device for removing undesirable material is provided. The flea removal device comprises a housing having a top surface, a bottom surface, a first side surface, a second side surface, a front end, and a rear end. A vacuum mechanism creating a vacuum at the front end of the housing. A sprayer mechanism sprays a flea eradicating liquid. A grooming comb is releasably securable to the front end of the housing. A power mechanism powers the vacuum mechanism and the sprayer mechanism. A toggle switch alternatingly switches power between a vacuum mode and a sprayer mode. Upon activation of the vacuum mechanism, the undesirable material enters the housing through the front end of the housing. Upon activation of the sprayer mechanism, the flea eradicating liquid exits the housing through the front end of the housing.

Abstract: A personal electronic device (PED) sanitization device comprises a compartment configured to receive a PED and a sanitization module configured to emit electro-optical (EO) radiation into the interior of the compartment. The compartment may comprise a support member configured to maintain the PED at a particular position and/or orientation. The support member may be transparent to the EO radiation, such that the entire surface of the PED can be irradiated. The device may further comprise an acoustic conduit to allow sounds generated by the PED to be transmitted outside of the compartment. The conduit may be configured to prevent EO radiation from leaking into the environment.