Abstract: An airbag having an airbag fabric skin (10) enclosing an interior gas space with a first edge (11) extending from a first end (11a) to a second end (11b), whereby an accommodation area (A) for a gas generator (20) is located at the first edge outside the gas spaced extending parallel the first edge (11), which exhibits an area (32) of a deflector element 930) which accommodates the gas generator. In order to ensure that the airbag unit consisting of gas generator and airbag halves in a thrust-neutral manner in case of a fire, deflector element (30) consists of a tubular, flexible element, whereby the deflector element (30) exhibits an upper and lower area (32, 36) whose lower area (36) is located inside the gas space (G). The deflector element is connected with the airbag skin in an intermediate area (34) which is located between upper and lower areas.

Abstract: A computer implemented trading system is described comprising a plurality of buy computers (1,2) connected via a communications network (3) to a plurality of seller computers (4,5), a plurality of public exchange computers (6,7) and a trading platform computer (8). The trading platform computer (8) is arranged to receive order data from the buy computers (1,2) and the seller computers (4,5). An order processing system (14) provided on the trading platform computer (8) processes the received data to generate output data indicative of the orders received by the order processing system (14) but which is processed so as to obscure the detail of received orders by calculating proximity between one or more actual orders in combination with randomised numbers. The generated data is then dispatched back to the buyer computers (1,2) and seller computers (4,5) where it is displayed as part of a user interface.

Abstract: In an image processing apparatus 2, images of a subject object 210 and data defining the positions and orientations at which the images were recorded are processed to generate a three-dimensional computer model of the subject object 210. As part of the processing, image data relating to the subject object 210 is segmented from other image data in each input image. The results of the segmentation processing are displayed to a user and the apparatus is operable by the user to edit the segmentation processing to correct any errors. Such errors typically occur due to the misclassification of pixels relating to shadows in an input image as part of the subject object 210 and the misclassification of pixels relating to features on the surface on which the subject object 210 is placed for imaging as part of the subject object 210.

Abstract: A gasoline composition is disclosed comprising: (a) a major amount of gasoline; and (b) from 0.1 to 5 wt %, based on the overall gasoline composition, of a base oil having a kinematic viscosity at 100° C. of at least 1 cSt which is derived from the product of a Fischer-Tropsch synthesis process.

Abstract: The use of from 0.1 to 5 wt %, based on overall gasoline composition, of a base oil having a kinematic viscosity at 100° C. of at least 1 cSt, in a gasoline composition comprising a major amount of gasoline is disclosed for improving the acceleration response of a four-stroke spark-ignition internal combustion engine fueled by the gasoline composition. A method of operating a four-stroke spark-ignition internal combustion engine is also disclosed which method involves introducing into a combustion chamber of said engine a gasoline composition comprising: (a) a major amount of a gasoline; and (b) from 0.1 wt % to 5 wt %, based on the overall gasoline composition, of a base oil having a kinematic viscosity at 100° C. of at least 1 cSt.

Abstract: A dual mode communication device utilizes a control channel to exploit diversity, history, and context in advance of establishing a broadband data exchange session on a broadband but shorter range wireless data channel, maximizing productive use of such a session. Appropriate diversity for the negotiated session further enhance data transfer, including path diversity, radio technology diversity (e.g., WiMax, Wi-Fi, ultra wideband, Bluetooth), antenna diversity (e.g., MIMO), modulation diversity (e.g., rate selection for 802.11, or symbol length selection to combat multi-path fading), and frequency diversity (e.g., 2.4 GHz versus 5 GHz). Historical information about channel characteristics optimize the selection of channel parameters with respect to the diversity choices. In addition, context information such as location and speed can be used to categorize the historical information that is collected to further optimize channel parameters.

Abstract: A method of generating model data representative of a model in a three-dimensional space of an object from input signals representative of a set of images of the object taken from a plurality of respective camera positions includes the steps of displaying a model image derived from the model data and having a plurality of primitives for viewing by a user, receiving at least one primitive selection signal responsive to user actuation of an input whereby each primitive selection signal identifies a respective selected primitive of the model, and defining a plurality of virtual cameras in the three dimensional space having positions and look directions relative to the model which correspond substantially to those of the respective actual cameras relative to the object.

Abstract: In order to provide a curtain airbag that is of light weight, that is less expensive and easy to manufacture and that protects securely body parts from coming into a position outside the car, the invention refers to a curtain airbag which comprises a first section having two side walls enclosing a first gas chamber, a second section having two side walls enclosing a second gas chamber, a tube made of a flexible material extending between the first and the second section and connecting the first gas chamber with the second gas chamber and a non-inflatable intermediate section connecting the first and the second section and being connected to the first section by a first seam, to the second section by a second seam, and to the tube by a third seam.

Abstract: Customer computer processing apparatus (2, 4) are connected to a service apparatus (6) via the Internet (8). Service apparatus (6) processes requests and payment details from a customer apparatus (2, 4), and, in response to a valid payment, sends instructions to the customer apparatus to enable the customer apparatus to control a printer (18) or a display panel (19) to print or display a photographic mat (24). Service apparatus (6) retains details of the photographic mat pattern for subsequent use. Images of a subject object on the photographic mat are recorded at different positions and orientations with a camera (16). Data defining the images is returned from the customer processing apparatus (2, 4) to the service apparatus (6). The service apparatus processes the image data along with the stored pattern data to identify the photographic mat features in the images and to calculate the position and orientation at which each image was recorded.

Abstract: A wheel bearing assembly including inner and outer bearing rings, one of which is intended to rotate and the other of which is intended to remain stationary. The assembly also includes two sets of rolling elements between the rings and in angular contact with tracks defined by the rings. Each set of rolling elements is spaced in the direction of the axis of rotation with each set of rolling elements retained by one of two cages. The assembly further includes a sensing arrangement having at least two annular encoders with alternate north and south magnetic poles and at least two sensors operably associated with the encoders and each serving to provide electrical signals generated by the passage of the poles of the arranged encoder. One of the encoders is mounted on the rotatable one of the bearing rings. The other encoder is mounted on one of the cages and each of the sensors and encoders is disposed axially, between the sets of rolling elements.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an airbag and a process for manufacturing an airbag. The airbag includes a distribution element for the gas of a gas generator, to which at least one multi-layer chamber is fluidly connected through outflow openings of the distribution element. The distribution element includes an acceptance device for the gas generator and is cut out of an airbag material and is sewn to form a hollow body At least two connecting seams are provided to connect the layers of the chambers separately with one layer each of the distribution element.

Abstract: Methods and systems for obtaining weight information of livestock in a confined area, such as penned pigs. The method includes locating a scale in the penned area, with the scale being appropriately configured to weigh a full grown pig and characterized as having an open construction. With this in mind, the method further includes pigs freely choosing to interact with scale as part of the pig's natural life pattern, with pig weights being obtained as part of this interaction.

Abstract: It is common in distributed systems to replicate data. In many cases, this data evolves in a consistent fashion, and this evolution can be modeled. A probabilistic model of the evolution allows us to estimate the divergence of the replicas and can be used by the application to alter its behavior, for example, to control synchronization times, to determine the propagation of writes, and to convey to the user information about how much the data may have evolved. In this paper, we describe how the evolution of the data may be modeled and outline how the probabilistic model may be utilized in various applications, concentrating on a news database example.

Abstract: In an image processing apparatus, a face recognizer is trained using images of one or more faces to generate representation data for the face recognizer characterising the face(s). Face recognition processing is then performed using the representation data. The training and face recognition processing is performed taking into account a person's age.

Abstract: An airbag having an airbag fabric skin (10) enclosing an interior gas space with a first edge (11) extending from a first end (11a) to a second end (11b), whereby an accommodation area (A) for a gas generator (20) is located at the first edge outside the gas spaced extending parallel the first edge (11), which exhibits an area (32) of a deflector element 930) which accommodates the gas generator. In order to ensure that the airbag unit consisting of gas generator and airbag halves in a thrust-neutral manner in case of a fire, deflector element (30) consists of a tubular, flexible element, whereby the deflector element (30) exhibits an upper and lower area (32, 36) whose lower area (36) is located inside the gas space (G). The deflector element is connected with the airbag skin in an intermediate area (34) which is located between upper and lower areas.