Abstract: A method of natural language processing (NLP) of an input provided by a user describing a symptom being experienced by the user relating to a vehicle issue, and the automatic identification of a feature of the vehicle associated with the identified vehicle issue that may represent a risk of damage to the vehicle when operated in the presence of the vehicle issue. The method includes obtaining an input sequence comprising a sequence of words describing the symptom associated with the vehicle issue, processing the input sequence using a NLP engine to classify the input sequence as a predicted vehicle issue and based on the predicted issue, identifying the feature of the vehicle whereby continued use of the feature is associated with a risk of damage to the vehicle due to the predicted issue. An indication can be transmitted to the vehicle to remotely disable the identified feature.

Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to a method of natural language processing of an input provided by a user describing terrain conditions in which a vehicle is to be operated, and the automatic identification of an appropriate drive mode setting for the vehicle based on the natural language description of the terrain conditions. The method includes, obtaining the input sequence, the input sequence including a natural language description of the condition of the terrain to be traversed by the vehicle, processing the input sequence using a natural language processing, NLP, engine to classify the input sequence as a predicted terrain condition of a set of terrain conditions, determining a drive mode from a set of drive modes for the vehicle corresponding to the predicted terrain condition, and outputting an indication of the determined drive mode to the vehicle. The identified drive mode can then be selected without further input from the user.

Abstract: A tangential force sensor is used instead of a coaxial strain gauge to measure the torque required to produce the rotation of a part. The force sensor is coupled tangentially to the rotating part through a non-slip contact produced by a force applied radially on the part. A progressively increasing tangential force produced by translating the force sensor in a direction normal to the axis of rotation of the part is then applied to initiate and maintain its rotation. The radial force applied to the part is judiciously selected and measured such that the part is engaged with enough friction to ensure a non-slip condition. By measuring the tangential force applied to the part, the torque characteristics of the rotatable part are determined. By sensing and controlling the radial force applied to the part, damage to the part or the mechanism supporting it is avoided.

Abstract: A tangential force sensor is used instead of a coaxial strain gauge to measure the torque required to produce the rotation of a part. The force sensor is coupled tangentially to the rotating part through a non-slip contact produced by a force applied radially on the part. A progressively increasing tangential force produced by translating the force sensor in a direction normal to the axis of rotation of the part is then applied to initiate and maintain its rotation. The radial force applied to the part is judiciously selected and measured such that the part is engaged with enough friction to ensure a non-slip condition. By measuring the tangential force applied to the part, the torque characteristics of the rotatable part are determined. By sensing and controlling the radial force applied to the part, damage to the part or the mechanism supporting it is avoided.

Abstract: The football snap aid simulates a snap of a football by a center to a quarterback located behind. The football snap aid includes an apparatus that supports a padded release lever from below, and which when engaged in an upward movement shall release a spring-loaded arm that supports a football on a cradle. The spring-loaded arm translates from a lowered position to a hiked position so as to simulate actual movement of the football during a snap. The football snap aid includes an upper handle and locking tab that can rotate to reset the spring-loaded arm between uses. The apparatus includes adjustable legs that can accommodate differently sized end user. The spring-loaded arm includes adjustment means to accommodate differently sized end users.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a two part thermally conductive adhesive composition comprising: a first part comprising: a polymerisable monomer component which is (meth)acrylate based; a peroxide-based curing agent component; one or more co-curative components selected from: primary, secondary or tertiary amines or compounds containing the group —CONHNH—; a stabilising component; a thermally conductive filler component; and a second part comprising: a polymerisable monomer component which is acrylate or methacrylate based; a catalytic component for catalysing the cure reaction; a stabilising component; and a filler component wherein at least one part of the composition has a filler component which comprises a thermally conductive filler. The thermally conductive filler can be in the first part or the second part or both parts but is desirably in the second part. The compositions are useful for bonding heat generating components such as electrical components to a substrate such as a heat sink.