Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for conducting wireless communication are provided. One method includes identifying a location of a device and obtaining spectrum usage data from a database. The spectrum usage data indicates a licensed entity licensed within an area including the location of the device to communicate across a first sub-band of frequencies within a frequency band, and one or more transmission characteristics of the transmissions of the licensed entity. The method further includes determining beam steering characteristics for wireless transmissions of the device within the frequency band using the spectrum usage data. The beam steering characteristics are determined using the transmission characteristics for the licensed entity and configured to reduce interference with the transmissions of the licensed entity within the frequency band caused by the wireless transmissions of the device.

Abstract: The inventive technology described herein may be present in many different embodiments that include systems and methods for adjustably protecting a spare tire with a rearward-facing camera. In some embodiments, a spare tire protective system may utilize a hollow base, a camera collar, a retaining element such as a faceplate, and a tire cover to easily adjust to varying spare tire sizes and wheel offsets for vehicles that may be equipped with a center or near center-mounted rearview camera. A hollow base and camera collar may slide over a rearview camera stock and partially seat into a wheel center bore. A tire cover may be sandwiched between the hollow base and faceplate. This system may provide improved ease of installation and removal for vehicle models with varying wheel and tire offsets and sizes.

Abstract: According to a method for detecting surroundings, a first image data stream (15) is generated by means of a first camera (2) of an ego vehicle (4) and a second image data stream, which is generated by means of a second camera of a further vehicle (5), is received by means of the ego vehicle (4), wherein a first visual field (8) represented by the first image data stream (15) overlaps with a second visual field (9) represented by the second image data stream. A region (14) which is obscured for the first camera (2) is identified in the first visual field (8), which region is not obscured for the second camera. On the basis of the second image data stream, substitute image data (17) is generated which corresponds to the region (14) that is obscured for the first camera (2).

Abstract: Methods and systems for intelligent tracking include receiving a protected start time and a protected end time for a task assigned to a first user from a monitoring system. The first user is associated with at least one tracking device. The method also includes determining a protected time based on the protected start time and the protected end time. The method includes determining a protected area associated with the task. The method further includes receiving a current location of the first user and receiving movement information about the first user from the tracking device. Upon determining the protected time has expired, the current location of the first user is within the protected area, the method includes transmitting an alert to one or more devices based on the movement information.

Abstract: In overview, a computer-implemented method of transmitting data in a data stream from a first device to a second device is disclosed. The data stream is encrypted before transmission from the first device to the second device, and a location of the data in the data stream is indicated to the second device. The location may be a pre-shared location between the first and second devices, or the first device may transmit the location of the data to the second device.

Abstract: The present invention is directed at a method to enhance the growth of a plant in a controlled growing environment by using light sources which illuminate the plant. The method involves selecting a first frequency and first intensity for the light source, then selecting a second frequency and a second intensity for the light source, and maintaining the first and second intensities at a predetermined ratio. The first frequency may be selected from the range of approximately 620 to approximately 700 nanometers and the second may be selected from the range of approximately 700 to approximately 750 nanometers. The predetermined ratio may be between 1.73-2.60 and most preferably 1.74.

Abstract: A compound having the following structure of Formula (I): or a stereoisomer of the compound, tautomer of the compound, pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R8, A, X, Z, and Y are as defined herein. Pharmaceutical composition comprising the compounds, and their use in methods of treating diseases are also described.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided a solid pharmaceutical composition formulation for nasal delivery of an opioid antagonist, comprising a pharmacologically-effective amount of an opioid antagonist and a pharmaceutically-acceptable carrier. The compositions are preferably in the form of a powder produced by spray-drying, which are subsequently loaded into single use nasal applicators. Preferred pharmaceutically-acceptable carriers in this regard include disaccharides (e.g. lactose or trehalose) and dextrins (e.g. cyclodextrins or maltodextrins), preferably spray-dried together in combination. Compositions may further comprise an alkyl saccharide, preferably a sucrose ester, such as sucrose monolaurate. The compositions and applicators may be employed in the treatment of opioid overdose in subjects.

Abstract: The invention relates to a molding riser for casting metals, wherein the riser has a metal riser body. The invention also relates to the use of the riser for casting metals into separable casting molds, in particular horizontally separable casting molds.

Abstract: The invention relates to a restraint system for a vehicle occupant (26) in a motor vehicle, comprising a front airbag (28), in particular a driver's airbag, and a side airbag (14), in particular a curtain airbag. In the inflated state, the side airbag (14) is arranged and shaped in such a way that, in the event of a glancing impact of the vehicle occupant (26) on the front airbag (28), the side airbag (14) provides no significant support for the front airbag (28) in the vehicle transverse direction (y) in a front open region (20), relative to the direction of travel (x) of the vehicle, of the vehicle side below the A-pillar (12).

Abstract: A household appliance for performing a cycle of operation according to a cycle of operation. The household appliance includes a cabinet defining a treating chamber, a tub located within the cabinet interior and defining a tub interior and having an access opening, a rotatable drum located within the tub interior, a user interface carried by the cabinet and coupled to a controller to provide data communication between the controller and a user, a pedestal for supporting the cabinet and comprising a liquid recirculation system for recirculating liquid to the treating chamber, at least one consumable received in a dock positioned in the pedestal for use in performing the cycle of operation, and, a luminary communication interface physically separated from the user interface and configured to emit at least one of colored light motion or light intensity patterns to illustrate a status of the at least one consumable.

Abstract: A system for correcting a misplacement of piece goods on a sorter element, that includes a robot and a detection device, wherein the detection device includes a sensor system and a control device and is to store a data structure which indicates a placement of the piece goods on the sorter element and to detect a misplacement of the piece goods on the sorter element on the basis of the data structure, and wherein the control device is configured to control the robot such that the latter corrects the misplacement of the piece goods on the sorter element.

Abstract: A projection arrangement for a head-up display (HUD), includes a composite pane, including an outer and an inner pane connected to one another via a thermoplastic intermediate layer, with an HUD region; an electrically conductive coating on the surface of the outer or inner pane facing the intermediate layer or within the intermediate layer; and a projector that is directed toward the HUD region. The radiation of the projector is p-polarised. The composite pane with the electrically conductive coating has reflectance of at least 10% relative to p-polarised radiation in the spectral range from 450 nm to 650 nm. The electrically conductive coating includes at least three electrically conductive layers, which are each arranged between two dielectric layers or layer sequences. The sum of the thicknesses of all electrically conductive layers is at most 30 nm and the electrically conductive layers have a thickness of 5 nm to 10 nm.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for heating plastic preforms, wherein the plastic preforms are transported along a predetermined transport path and are heated during this transport by applying electromagnetic radiation, wherein an absorption and/or transmission of the plastic preforms is determined for radiation in an infrared wavelength range, wherein an absorption and/or transmission of the plastic preforms and/or of the plastic containers produced from these plastic preforms is determined for radiation in a visible wavelength range.

Abstract: The invention relates to a nozzle assembly for a combustor (103) of an engine (T), comprising at least one nozzle (D) for injecting fuel into a combustion chamber (1030) of the combustor (103), wherein the nozzle (D) comprises a nozzle main body (DR) extending along a nozzle longitudinal axis (L) and having a nozzle head (DK), and a nozzle holder (DH) connected to the nozzle main body (DR) and having at least one fuel supply line (1). The nozzle main body (DR) comprises a central fuel pipe (3) extending along the nozzle longitudinal axis (L) and at least two radially spaced-apart air guide channels (4, 5) on the nozzle head with a respective at least one air outlet opening.

Abstract: A system for coupling a rod to bone includes different first and second bone anchors and a coupling device including a receiving part with a rod receiving portion for receiving a rod and a head receiving portion for interchangeably accommodating a head of either the first or second bone anchors, and a locking member positionable at least partially around the head receiving portion and movable between a first position where the held head is movable relative to the receiving part and a second position where the held head is locked relative to the receiving part. The coupling device includes a restraining surface configured to restrict pivoting of the first bone anchor relative to the receiving part, while the coupling device is configured to restrict pivoting of the second bone anchor relative to the receiving part differently than the restricted pivoting of the first bone anchor relative to the receiving part.

Abstract: A multiport current sensor is disclosed for measuring current. The sensor may include multiple CT or Rogowski coil segments or sections arranged in a closed loop configuration around a monitored phase line or other electrical conductor. An adjacent phase rejection circuit compares the magnitudes and/or phase angles of the voltage signals from the multiple coil segments. The adjacent phase rejection circuit may detect if a fault in an adjacent phase line or other electrical conductor is affecting the output signal of the current sensor by more than a threshold amount. The adjacent phase rejection circuit may additionally or alternatively indicate whether the measured values are valid for detecting a fault on the monitored phase line or other electrical conductor.

Abstract: A microporous biocomposite that is suitable for surgical implantation in an avascular environment is provided. The microporous biocomposite includes (1) a polymer scaffold having a thickness less than about 100 ?m and nodal structures that extend to at least one surface of the polymer scaffold and (2) a hydrophilic coating on the polymer scaffold. In some embodiments, the porous scaffold is a microporous biomaterial with nodal structures that extend from a first surface to a second surface of the microporous biomaterial. The hydrophilic coating may be a node and fibril coating. The microporous biocomposite allows for the integration and sustained viability of epithelial cells on the surface thereof as well as tissue integration and the internal colonization of the biomaterial with other cell types, such as keratocytes and fibroblasts. In at least one embodiment, the microporous biocomposite may be incorporated into an artificial corneal implant or in other avascular mesoplants.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus include computer programs encoded on a computer-readable storage medium, including a method for providing content. Search results responsive to a query are identified including a first search result in a top set of search results, the first search result associated with a first entity. A first eligible content item is identified for presentation along with the search results, the first eligible content item associated with the first entity. A combined content item is identified that is a combination of the first search result and first eligible content item and is to be presented as a search result responsive to the query. The combined content item is augmented including: identifying entities related to the first entity, identifying content items that are associated with the related entities, selecting at least one identified content item, and using content from the selected content items to augment the combined content item.

Abstract: A method for handling at least one piece good including determining or obtaining at least one piece good information of the at least one piece good, assigning the at least one piece good to a piece good class, wherein the piece good class is obtained from a database based on the piece good information, determining at least one manipulation parameter for the at least one piece good based on the piece good class, and handling the piece good based on the at least one manipulation parameter.