Abstract: A computer implemented method for analysing sounds, such as audio tracks, and automatically classifying the sounds in a space in which arousal is one axis and valence is another axis. The location of a sound or track in that arousal-valence space is automatically determined using a computer implemented system that analyses, measures or infers values for each of the following base feature parameters: harmonicity, turbulence, rhythmicity, sharpness, volume and linear harmonic cost, or any combination of two or more of those parameters.

Abstract: A first device includes a processor coupled to a memory that stores synchronization information. The processor sends a discovery message to a sensing device of a system that includes the sensing device, a second device, and a server associated with a media service. The processor receives, from the server, a shared media invitation received based on the sent discovery message. The processor sends, to the server, a response indicating approval to initiate a shared media session with the second device. The processor establishes the shared media session with the second device based on a first media stream received from the server and based on the synchronization information. The first media content associated with the first media stream is output, at the first device, in tandem with second media content that is the same as the first media content and associated with a second media stream received at the second device.

Abstract: A first device includes one or more processors configured to determine, based on one or more wireless signals, a candidate device list identifying one or more devices that are within a communication range of one or more sensing devices. The one or more processors are further configured to, based on a determination to initiate a shared media session with a second device of the candidate device list, receive a media stream including particular media content from a remote media service while the particular media content is being sent from the remote media service to the second device. The one or more processors are further configured to, based on the determination to initiate the shared media session, cause the particular media content to be output, based on synchronization information, contemporaneous with output of the particular media content at the second device.

Abstract: A non-contact unitary device for hand cleansing and monitoring hand hygiene comprises means for delivery of hand cleansing material containing a light activatable marker and a space for the placement of hands after washing and provided with means for shining light onto the hands when within the space for activation of any marker remaining on the hands after washing.

Abstract: A computer implemented method for analysing sounds, such as audio tracks, and automatically classifying the sounds in a space in which arousal is one axis and valence is another axis. The location of a sound or track in that arousal-valence space is automatically determined using a computer implemented system that analyses, measures or infers values for each of the following base feature parameters: harmonicity, turbulence, rhythmicity, sharpness, volume and linear harmonic cost, or any combination of two or more of those parameters.

Abstract: A rooftop enclosure assembly is provided for mounting on a rooftop surface. The rooftop enclosure assembly can include an enclosure and an enclosure gasket. The enclosure gasket can be adhered to the enclosure, to be positioned between the enclosure and the rooftop surface, to provide a watertight seal. The enclosure gasket can include butyl rubber.

Abstract: A method of forming an inorganic oxide coating on a monolith article to produce a coated monolith article suitable for the treatment of an exhaust gas comprises spraying, as a dry particulate aerosol, inorganic particles and a silicone resin to form a coating layer. The present invention also provides an uncalcined porous monolith article for use in forming a monolith article for the treatment of an exhaust gas. The uncalcined monolith article comprises a dry particulate composition comprising inorganic particles and a silicone resin.

Abstract: A coated monolith article for the treatment of an exhaust gas is obtainable by the method comprising: providing a porous monolith article comprising a plurality of channels for passage of an exhaust gas, each channel having a gas-contacting surface; spraying onto the gas-contacting surface, as a dry particulate aerosol, inorganic particles and a silicone resin to form a coating layer; and calcining the coating layer to provide a coated monolith article.

Abstract: An uncalcined monolith article comprises a dry particulate composition comprising inorganic particles and a silicone resin. The uncalcined monolith article can be prepared by spraying, as a dry particulate aerosol, inorganic particles and a silicone resin on a monolith article to form a coating layer.

Abstract: A washcoat slurry comprising a platinum group metal (PGM) selected from the group consisting of Pt, Pd, Rh and mixtures thereof; an oxygen storage capacity (OSC) material having a D90 in a range of from 1 to 50 ?m; an inorganic oxide support; an organic pore former; and a solvent is disclosed. A method for the manufacture of a catalytic gasoline particulate filter for the treatment of an exhaust gas comprises coating a wall-flow filter substrate with the washcoat slurry.

Abstract: A catalytic wall-flow filter for exhaust gas from a gasoline engine is disclosed. The catalytic wall-flow filter comprises a wall-flow filter substrate having porous walls and a first face and a second face defining a longitudinal direction therebetween and first and second pluralities of channels extending in the longitudinal direction. The first plurality of channels is open at the first face and closed at the second face, and the second plurality of channels is open at the second face and closed at the first face. The filter comprises a first TWC coating comprising a first PGM composition, a first oxygen storage capacity (OSC) material, and a first inorganic support; and a second TWC coating comprising a second PGM composition, a second OSC material, and a second inorganic support.

Abstract: A soap for hand washing is provided that contains a material that fluoresces when exposed to light such as ultra violet light, the hands are subjected to the light after washing and any fluorescence can indicate inadequate washing, the soap can be used to determine if World Health Organisation guidelines for washing have been adhered to.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a coated monolith article for filtering particulate matter from exhaust gases. The monolith article has an inlet end and an outlet end, and comprises a coating. The article comprises an inorganic oxide applied to the inlet end of the article and a washcoat coating applied to the outlet end of the article. The present disclosure also relates to a method of forming the coated monolith article as described herein and an exhaust system with a coated monolith article as described herein.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a coated monolith article for filtering particulate matter from exhaust gases. The monolith article has an inlet-end front zone and an outlet-end rear zone, and comprises a zoned and layered coating. The zoned and layered coating comprises an inlet-end front zone which comprises an inorganic oxide coating and an outlet-end rear zone, which contains a layered coating, with the lower layer comprising a washcoat coating and the upper layer comprising an inorganic oxide coating (e.g. an inorganic oxide coating identical to that of the inlet-end front zone). The present disclosure also relates to a method of forming the coated monolith article as described herein and an exhaust system with a coated monolith article as described herein.

Abstract: A first device includes one or more processors configured to determine, based on one or more wireless signals, a candidate device list identifying one or more devices that are within a communication range of one or more sensing devices. The one or more processors are further configured to, based on a determination to initiate a shared media session with a second device of the candidate device list, receive a media stream including particular media content from a remote media service while the particular media content is being sent from the remote media service to the second device. The one or more processors are further configured to, based on the determination to initiate the shared media session, cause the particular media content to be output, based on synchronization information, contemporaneous with output of the particular media content at the second device.

Abstract: A method of forming an inorganic oxide coating on a monolith article is disclosed. The coated monolith article is suitable for the treatment of an exhaust gas. The method comprises spraying, as a dry particulate aerosol, inorganic particles comprising an aluminosilicate zeolite having a SAR of greater than 100:1 and a silicone resin to form a coating layer. The present invention also provides an uncalcined porous monolith article for use in forming a monolith article for the treatment of an exhaust gas. The uncalcined monolith article comprises a dry particulate composition comprising inorganic particles and a silicone resin.

Abstract: Proposed is a digital and automated underwriting system and method with fast point of sale decision-making and intelligent data processing engine for the coverage of possible damage impacted by the occurrence of health events to users. The automated system captures user-specific medical parameter data sets. The captured medical parameter data sets are processed by the electronic signal processing engine, wherein the electronic signal processing engine transmits an output signal generated upon processing the medical parameter data set, the output signal automatically triggering or blocking an automated underwriting process by an electronic underwriting unit.

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments relate generally to herbal smoking blends and methods for preparing and using herbal smoking blends. Some embodiments relate to a method of preparing an herbal smoking blend, comprising providing a smoking herb preparation comprising cannabis, providing a terpenoid solution comprising at least one terpenoid, providing one or more mercaptans or one or more flavonoids, and adding the terpenoid solution and adding the one or more mercaptans or the one or more flavonoids to the smoking herb preparation. Other embodiments are also included within the scope of the invention.

Abstract: A non-contact unitary device for hand cleansing and monitoring hand hygiene comprises means for delivery of hand cleansing material containing a light activatable marker and a space for the placement of hands after washing and provided with means for shining light onto the hands when within the space for activation of any marker remaining on the hands after washing.

Abstract: Technology is described for an electron gun driver including a half bridge driver circuit and a drive controller. The half bridge driver circuit includes a drive circuit configured to generate a grid drive voltage for a grid connection of an electron gun, and a cutoff circuit configured to generate a grid cutoff voltage for the grid connection of the electron gun, and a gate driver configured to switch between the grid drive voltage and the grid cutoff voltage. The drive controller is configured to generate a pulse input to the drive circuit and cutoff circuit and grid switching signals for the gate driver.