Abstract: A system and method for generating personalized product recommendations for a user, along with the personalized reasons for the recommendation, which can then be used as part of a product purchasing system to deliver that product to the user. A system for image analysis may perform: obtaining an image of a face or head of a person, generating face features from the image, retrieving a plurality of features of a plurality of objects from a database, generating a plurality of combined face and object features from the face features and object features of the plurality of objects, generating a ranking of the combined face and object features, selecting at least one object based on the ranking of the combined face and object features, generating an interactive display of the selected at least one object, and providing user interaction of the interactive display to provide purchase of the selected object.

Abstract: Intraocular lens delivery devices and methods of use.

Abstract: A method of operating a ventilator or pressure support system that automatically determines a timed back up rate for the patient based on the patient's spontaneous breathing patterns. The aggressiveness of the determined rate increases as the patient takes less spontaneous breaths. Also, a method wherein one or more mechanisms are used to determine whether a machine breath should be issued. Each mechanism consists of a basic timing element coupled with one or more logical permits. Both the timing element and each of the one or more logical permits must be satisfied to allow the timing mechanism to trigger a machine breath.

Abstract: A method of operating a ventilator or pressure support system that automatically determines a timed back up rate for the patient based on the patient's spontaneous breathing patterns. The aggressiveness of the determined rate increases as the patient takes less spontaneous breaths. Also, a method wherein one or more mechanisms are used to determine whether a machine breath should be issued. Each mechanism consists of a basic timing element coupled with one or more logical permits. Both the timing element and each of the one or more logical permits must be satisfied to allow the timing mechanism to trigger a machine breath.

Abstract: An air dynamic steady state detection system for movement of a cam phaser of an internal combustion engine includes a cam position sensing device and a control module. The cam position sensing device generates a position signal based on a position of the cam phaser of the engine. The control module receives the position signal and applies first and second filters to the position signal to select either a transient or steady state condition. The control module also calculates an estimated air value based on the selection of the transient or steady state condition.

Abstract: An inlet air dynamics (IAD) characterization control system for an internal combustion engine includes a first module that estimates a future firing event manifold absolute pressure (MAP) and a second module that determines a MAP cycle difference based on the future firing event MAP and a previous cycle MAP. A third module characterizes an IAD state based on the MAP cycle difference.

Abstract: A torque control system for an engine includes a throttle plate having an adjustable throttle position to regulate a first mass air flow into the engine. A control module estimates a previous volumetric efficiency of the engine based on a previous manifold absolute pressure (MAP) and determines a current MAP based on the previous volumetric efficiency. The control module calculates a difference between the current MAP and the previous MAP and sets a desired MAP equal to the present MAP when the difference is less than a threshold difference. The control module commands the throttle position based on the desired MAP.

Abstract: A torque control system for an engine includes a throttle plate having an adjustable throttle position to regulate a first mass air flow into the engine. A control module determines a first mass air flow into the engine and monitors an engine speed. The control module calculates a volumetric efficiency of the engine based on the first mass air flow and the engine speed and calculates the desired MAP based on the volumetric efficiency.

Abstract: An engine control system transitions between activated and deactivated modes in a vehicle equipped with a manual transmission. The engine control system includes a clutch plate position sensor and a shifter shaft position sensor in communication with a controller. The controller determines if conditions to increase or reduce the number of active cylinders based on data collected from the position sensors, engine speed, and manifold absolute pressure. Prediction of the driver's next movements is the basis of the control. The sensors provide the history, averages, acceleration data, and velocity data, which lead to the driver's intent.

Abstract: An engine control system in a vehicle including a variable displacement internal combustion engine, a controller for controlling the displacement of the variable displacement internal combustion engine, where the controller adaptively determines a torque threshold used to switch the variable displacement internal combustion engine between a partially displaced operating mode and a fully displaced operating mode.

Abstract: A sporting event novelty device is comprised of a glove adapted for use by a spectator attending a sporting event. The novelty glove envelops the hand of a spectator and has a pocket located on its front side in spaced separation from the fingers and thumb of the glove. A piece of cloth colored the same color as the color of an official's penalty flag for the sporting event attended by the spectator is removably concealed within the pocket for withdrawal therefrom at the option of the spectator. The cloth may be spread across the front side of the glove and releasably secured thereto by mating hook and loop fabric fasteners. Display of the cloth in this manner by the spectator symbolizes the observation of a rule infraction by the spectator.