Abstract: A method for controlling a mechanical assembly that includes a damping assembly is disclosed. The method includes providing one or more sensors at at least one of the mechanical assembly or a generator assembly that is operably connected to the mechanical assembly, providing an electrical circuit that is electrically connected to the generator assembly, sensing data of the at least one of the mechanical assembly or the generator assembly using the one or more sensors, varying an electrical load on the generator assembly using the electrical circuit based on the sensed data, and varying a mechanical force transferred between the generator assembly and the mechanical assembly based on varying the electrical load.

Abstract: A system is disclosed. The system has a control module, comprising computer-executable code stored in non-volatile memory, a processor, a control center device, and a plurality of autonomous devices that operate remotely from the control center device, each of the plurality of autonomous devices including a control device. The control module, the processor, the control center device, and the control devices are configured to collect data using one or more collection devices disposed at each of the plurality of autonomous devices, process the collected data using the control devices disposed at the plurality of autonomous devices, transfer the processed data from the control devices to the control center device when the plurality of autonomous devices are autonomously operating without control by the control center device, and train artificial intelligence as a function of the processed data transferred from the control devices.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods relate to a controller configured to monitor incident risk levels of multiple independently governed autonomous vehicles remote from the controller simultaneously; and, in response to an unsafe incident risk level for one or more vehicles, take control of vehicles having an unsafe incident risk level, to restore a safe incident risk level; and, in response to determining incident risk has been restored to a safe level, returning control to the autonomous vehicles. Incident risk may be determined for multiple vehicles individually, and as a group, based on data from sensors distributed across multiple vehicles. Sensor data from multiple vehicles may be fused, permitting accurate incident risk determination for a vehicle group. Safety measures may be targeted by artificial intelligence to an individual vehicle or a vehicle group, to reduce incident risk by increasing separation between vehicles, or reducing vehicle speed.

Abstract: An apparatus is arranged for packaging sheet material, in particular banknotes, vouchers, checks, separation cards, etc., with a packaging device, packaging material dispensed from a roll for packaging the sheet material, and a control device controlling the apparatus. A monitoring device is provided for the packaging material, and the control device evaluates a signal of the monitoring device during the packaging of sheet material, in order to derive therefrom whether packaging material is present on the roll.

Abstract: A system is disclosed. The system has a control module, comprising computer-executable code stored in non-volatile memory, a processor, a control center device, and a plurality of autonomous devices that operate remotely from the control center device, each of the plurality of autonomous devices including a control device. The control module, the processor, the control center device, and the control devices are configured to collect data using one or more collection devices disposed at each of the plurality of autonomous devices, process the collected data using the control devices disposed at the plurality of autonomous devices, transfer the processed data from the control devices to the control center device when the plurality of autonomous devices are autonomously operating without control by the control center device, and train artificial intelligence as a function of the processed data transferred from the control devices.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus are provided for further processing and for packing value documents, which were previously processed by a value document processing apparatus and bundled to form bundles. Labels are created for the bundles, which have a machine-readable information item linked to the respective bundle's visible serial number. Before or after each bundle is labeled, an image of the bundle is detected with the aid of a control device to ascertain the actual serial number of the bundle and compare it to the serial number that belongs to the machine-readable information. In dependence on whether or not the actual visible serial number of the respective bundle matches the visible serial number belonging to the machine-readable information for the bundle, the respective bundle is further processed (e.g., packed by a packing apparatus) or not processed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to monomeric fusion proteins comprising the extracellular part of the thymic stromal lymphopoietin receptor (TSLPR) and the extracellular part of the interleukin-7 receptor alpha (IL-7Ralpha) as inhibitors of thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP) activity. The invention relates further to the use of said inhibitors as a medicament in the treatment of—but not limited to—inflammatory diseases, cancer and fibrosis.

Abstract: An apparatus is arranged for packaging sheet material, in particular banknotes, vouchers, checks, separation cards, etc., with a packaging device, packaging material dispensed from a roll for packaging the sheet material, and a control device controlling the apparatus. A monitoring device is provided for the packaging material, and the control device evaluates a signal of the monitoring device during the packaging of sheet material, in order to derive therefrom whether packaging material is present on the roll.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel inhibitors of IL-33. More specifically, it relates to a fusion protein of the soluble IL-33 receptor with the soluble IL-1RAcP as inhibitor of IL-33 activity. The invention relates further to the use of the inhibitor in treatment of IL-33-related diseases such as, but not limited to, asthma, atopic dermatitis and psoriasis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to positioning a patient's body part including a target relative to an imaging device that generates a radiation beam directed towards the target. Geometry data is received that describes the geometry of at least one structure located in the field of view of the imaging device. Tracking date is received that describes the spatial location and/or orientation of the at least one structure within the field of view of the imaging device. Position data is determined that incorporates the geometry date and the tracking data. The position data describes whether the location and/or orientation of the at least one structure with respect to an image trajectory is desirable. Repositioning data is determined that describes a desired location and/or orientation of the at least one structure with respect to the image trajectory. The repositioning data is output to allow repositioning of the at least one structure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to monomeric fusion proteins comprising the extracellular part of the thymic stromal lymphopoietin receptor (TSLPR) and the extracellular part of the interleukin-7 receptor alpha (IL-7Ralpha) as inhibitors of thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP) activity. The invention relates further to the use of said inhibitors as a medicament in the treatment of—but not limited to—inflammatory diseases, cancer and fibrosis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for positioning a patient's body part including a target to be depicted by means of an imaging device relative to the imaging device, particularly an irradiation source of a radiation imaging device, that generates a radiation beam directed towards the target, the method being constituted to be executed by a processor of a computer and comprising the following steps:—receiving, at the processor, geometry data describing the geometry of at least one structure located in the field of view of the imaging device;—receiving, at the processor, tracking data describing the spatial location and/or orientation of the at least one structure within the field of view of the imaging device;—determining, with the processor, position data incorporating the geometry data and the tracking data, describing whether the location and/or orientation of the at least one structure with respect to an image trajectory, particularly a radiation beam trajectory through the target is desirable;—d

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for positioning a patient's body part including a target to be irradiated relative to an irradiation source of a radiation imaging device, that generates a radiation beam directed towards the target, the method being constituted to be executed by a processor of a computer and comprising the following steps: receiving, at the processor, geometry data describing the geometry of at least one structure located in the field of view of the radiation imaging device; receiving, at the processor, tracking data describing the spatial position of the at least one structure within the field of view of the radiation imaging device; determining, with the processor, position data incorporating the geometry data and the tracking data, describing whether a position of the at least one structure lies within a radiation beam trajectory through the target; determining, with the processor, repositioning data describing a position of the at least one structure away from the radiation beam

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel inhibitors of IL-33. More specifically, it relates to a fusion protein of the soluble IL-33 receptor with the soluble IL-1RAcP as inhibitor of IL-33 activity. The invention relates further to the use of the inhibitor in treatment of IL-33-related diseases such as, but not limited to, asthma, atopic dermatitis and psoriasis.

Abstract: An embodiment relates to a method for displaying medical image data, a user interface, a medical imaging device and/or a computer program product. In order to enable the meaningful display of medical image data, the method for displaying medical image data includes capture of medical image data; determining of at least one image quality parameter for at least one image of the medical image data, wherein the at least one image quality parameter comprises an image quality of the at least one image based on an item of spatial information and/or an item of temporal information; and display of the at least one image together with a representation of the at least one image quality parameter.

Abstract: The present invention relates to use of a novel, single-component additive for addition to thermoplastics, in particular polyvinyl chloride (PVC). The resultant reduced friction delays melting of the thermoplastic during extrusion and therefore improves fluidity and lowers the process pressure required. The reduced friction moreover facilitates processing in shaping machinery by reducing adhesion to metal. In order to provide these technical improvements, the present invention provides a novel poly(meth)acrylate-based additive for thermoplastics, in particular for PVC. This features a poly(meth)acrylate backbone and long alkyl solid chains.

Abstract: The embodiments of the invention relate to a method for creating a force for a welding jaw of a vertical tubular bag machine. The welding jaw is moved back and forth along a path to strike a second welding jaw moving in the opposite direction. A tubular film is compressed between the second jaw and at least one sealing surface of the welding jaws, to weld the tubular film by ultrasonic vibrations applied thereto via the sealing surface at an applied pressure under a sealing force (Fs) within a sealing time (ts). The sealing force (Fs) is predetermined by a control unit such that the sealing force (Fs) runs along a sealing force curve within the sealing time (ts). The sealing force curve has a first relative sealing force maximum (Fs1) and at least one second relative sealing force maximum (Fs2), wherein (Fs1) is lower than (Fs2).

Abstract: The embodiments of the invention relate to a method for creating a force for a welding jaw of a vertical tubular bag machine. The welding jaw is moved back and forth along a path to strike a second welding jaw moving in the opposite direction. A tubular film is compressed between the second jaw and at least one sealing surface of the welding jaws, to weld the tubular film by ultrasonic vibrations applied thereto via the sealing surface at an applied pressure under a sealing force (Fs) within a sealing time (ts). The sealing force (Fs) is predetermined by a control unit such that the sealing force (Fs) runs along a sealing force curve within the sealing time (ts). The sealing force curve has a first relative sealing force maximum (Fs1) and at least one second relative sealing force maximum (Fs2), wherein (Fs1) is lower than (Fs2).

Abstract: An electrical device having a generator, e.g., for use in the vehicle electrical system of a motor vehicle, includes a controller for controlling the generator voltage. In the device, an area is provided in which a voltage control is carried out, and other areas are provided in which a torque control is carried out.

Abstract: In a motor vehicle having an internal combustion engine which has an automatic start/stop device, and a controllable brake device at the start of and during an automatic stop phase, the effect of a braking torque which is greater than a threshold value is ensured. For this purpose, the brake device can increase the braking torque. The threshold value is previously calculated in such a way that the motor vehicle is reliably prevented from rolling away. As a result, the internal combustion engine can be stopped frequently, and at the same time unintentional rolling away of the motor vehicle during the stop phase can be avoided.