Abstract: The present invention provides compounds useful in treating or preventing inflammation, acne, bacterial conditions and promoting the appearance of healthy skin and compositions including these compounds.

Abstract: An image processing apparatus for forming an enhanced image is disclosed. The apparatus comprises one or more processors configured to: receive one or more input images; form, from each of the one or more input images, a respective feature representation, each feature representation representing features of the respective input image; and subject the one or more feature representations to a symmetric pooling operation to form an enhanced image from at least some of the features of the one or more feature representations identified by the symmetric pooling operation. The apparatus may generate images with increased photoreceptive dynamic range, increased bit depth and signal-to-noise ratio, with less quantization error and richer colour representation.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a hydrogel comprising a functionalized PEG multi-arm star polymer covalently combined with maleimide-functionalized low molecular weight heparin, further comprising at least one positively charged immune molecule, a method for producing this hydrogel and its use in T cell culture for immunotherapies. Furthermore, the invention relates to a bioink and its use in 3D-(bio)-printing.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds useful in treating or preventing inflammation, acne, bacterial conditions and promoting the appearance of healthy skin and compositions including these compounds.

Abstract: This invention corresponds to a prosthesis for total or hip resurfacing replacement, which comprises a prosthetic femoral head made of highly cross-linked polyethylene, with a diameter ranging from 38 mm to 64 mm, to articulate with a cup or acetabular component made of metal. When the invention applies to total hip replacement, the polyethylene head includes a metal core, which contains inside the female counterpart (14) to mate with the male counterpart (13) of a Morse taper, located at the upper end of the femoral component. The use of this type of head for total hip replacement, articulated with an ultra-polished acetabular cup, reduces the risk of dislocation, transmits less angular and torque forces to the Morse taper than large metal heads, and avoids the problems related to the metal-metal bearing or with the use of large metal heads with thin polyethylene.

Abstract: A pool debris collection container removably connected to at least a portion of a pool pump, the pool debris collection container including a main body to store debris therein received from the pool pump, a vacuum connection aperture disposed on at least a portion of the main body to receive at least one of a plug and a vacuum connector thereon, and a plurality of fastener ridges disposed on at least a portion of the main body.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods and devices for performing depth estimation on image data. In one example, a device performs depth estimation on first and second images captured using one or more cameras having a color filter array. Each, image of the first and second images comprises multiple color channels. Each color channel of the multiple color channels corresponds to a respective color channel of the color filter array. The, device performs the depth estimation by estimating disparity from the color channels of the first and second images.

Abstract: A simulation includes loading a first generator of a Cycle Generative Adversarial Network (CycleGAN) with a model dataset during a training phase in order to train the first generator in cooperation with a first discriminator of the CycleGAN assigned to the first generator, and loading a second generator of the CycleGAN with a hardware dataset in order to train the second generator in cooperation with a second discriminator of the CycleGAN assigned to the second generator, and loading the first generator with an input dataset during an operational phase in order to provide an output dataset.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method for monitoring emissions from a vehicle fleet consisting of a plurality of vehicles of a certain classification group. The method comprises the steps indicated in claim 1 with a) to e), as well as the further features listed there. With the method according to the disclosure, the emission emitted from a vehicle fleet can be reduced. Furthermore, by means of such an emission monitoring method more environmentally friendly and lower-emission vehicles can be developed.

Abstract: A method for predicting travel of a vehicle includes determining a prediction starting location and a plurality of prediction destinations including a plurality of possible intersections within a boundary at a predefined distance from the starting location. The method also includes determining, for each destination, at least one route to the destination, resulting in a plurality of routes at least one of which corresponds to each destination, including determining a statistical likelihood of the vehicle remaining on an intersection-exit that is along a potential route and selecting at least one route to each destination with the highest statistical likelihood. Responsive to the vehicle no longer being on a selected route, selecting at least one new route to the at least one destination.

Abstract: A method for automatically undocking a passenger boarding bridge that is located in a docked position at a door of an aircraft, includes detecting a start signal to start the undocking procedure, confirming safety conditions, and automatically moving the passenger boarding bridge from the docking position to a parking position.

Abstract: Method of preparing a botanical extract that includes contacting a raw botanical with a solvent having a dielectric constant ranging from about 2.3 to about 25 and allowing the mixture to reside for a sufficient time to obtain a crude extract; filtering out remaining raw botanical and evaporating the solvent from the crude extract under reduced pressure to obtain a dried crude extract; washing the dried crude extract with a polar solvent having a dielectric constant of no less than 30, heating the resulting mixture, and allowing to cool to ambient; collecting a filtrate from the above cooled mixture; washing the collected filtrate with a non-polar solvent having a dielectric constant of no more than 2.0; and filtering and drying the mixture to obtain the botanical extract.

Abstract: This invention corresponds to a prosthesis for total or hip resurfacing replacement, which comprises a prosthetic femoral head made of highly cross-linked polyethylene, with a diameter ranging from 38 mm to 64 mm, to articulate with a cup or acetabular component made of metal. When the invention applies to total hip replacement, the polyethylene head includes a metal core, which contains inside the female counterpart (14) to mate with the male counterpart (13) of a Morse taper, located at the upper end of the femoral component. The use of this type of head for total hip replacement, articulated with an ultra-polished acetabular cup, reduces the risk of dislocation, transmits less angular and torque forces to the Morse taper than large metal heads, and avoids the problems related to the metal-metal bearing or with the use of large metal heads with thin polyethylene.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method for monitoring emissions from a vehicle fleet consisting of a plurality of vehicles of a certain classification group. The method comprises the steps indicated in claim 1 with a) to e), as well as the further features listed there. With the method according to the disclosure, the emission emitted from a vehicle fleet can be reduced. Furthermore, by means of such an emission monitoring method more environmentally friendly and lower-emission vehicles can be developed.

Abstract: The invention generally relates to diagnostic, prognostic, and monitoring methods and assays for breast cancer and kits that may be used in such methods. More particularly, the invention relates to a method of prognosis of a patient afflicted with breast cancer, including determining the level of HER2/CB2 heteromer expression in a biological sample obtained from the patient.

Abstract: Compositions containing natural and botanical extracts for use in inhibiting one, two, or three of (a)-(c): (a) demethylation of PP2A by PME-1 methylesterase; (b) formation of free radicals and reactive oxygen species; and/or (c) inflammation. These compositions include an extract of one or more botanicals selected from the group consisting of: juniper berry fruit, schisandra fruit, strawberry fruit, avocado seeds, black raspberry seeds, blueberry seeds, celery seeds, cranberry seeds, fennel seeds, grape seeds, guarana seeds, red raspberry seeds, maca root, goldenseal root, turmeric root, magnolia bark, pygeum bark, red raspberry leaf, almond, cocoa powder, Echinacea angustifolia, prickly pear cactus and walnut.

Abstract: Various embodiments of apparatus, systems, and methods operate to receive measurements corresponding to a plurality of forces sensed substantially simultaneously at a substantially planar, weight-bearing measurement surface. Additional activity includes determining a location on the surface, based on a combination of the measurements, of an equivalent force that corresponds to the combination of the measurements. Additional apparatus, systems, and methods are disclosed.

Abstract: Among other things, the present invention provides novel isoprenyl compounds capable of effectively modulating inflammatory responses and pharmaceutical, cosmetic, cosmeceutical and topical compositions comprising these isoprenyl compounds. Anti-inflammatory compounds of the present invention are useful in treating or preventing diseases or conditions associated with inflammation. Proinflammatory compounds of the present invention are useful in treating or preventing diseases or conditions associated with suppression of inflammatory responses. Thus, the present invention also provides methods useful in the treatment or prevention of diseases or conditions associated with inflammation as well as methods useful in the treatment or prevention of diseases or conditions associated with suppression of inflammatory responses.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for obtaining soluble coffee with enhanced aroma, fragrance, and flavor compared to conventional soluble coffee, corresponding to the incorporation of pulverized coffee by continuous feeding during the drying operation of a coffee extract. Additionally, the invention also relates to the product obtained by said process, corresponding to instant coffee with pulverized coffee, preferably formulated with the incorporation of additives, powdered and/or also agglomerated.