Abstract: This disclosure relates to embodiments of a radio frequency identification (RFID) system. An embodiment includes a reader/recorder (active element) in autonomous robotic underwater vehicles (AUVs) and an identifying TAG (RFID) (passive element) with memory for recording an ID (identification/code). The ID is read by the reader/recorder and immediately updates its position and identification of the equipment, system, or underwater pipeline for inspection by AUVs. TAGs are placed on equipment, pipelines, and existing underwater materials in the oil field area by the AUVs themselves, or onshore. For positioning and inspections, the codes of these RFID TAGs are linked to their location in the underwater oil field at its facility.

Abstract: A hands-free umbrella device is disclosed for providing umbrella protection without requiring a user to hold the umbrella with their hands. The hands-free umbrella device comprises a body component that is configured as a conventional umbrella with a canopy and supports secured to a rod-like base component. The body component is then secured to a plurality of straps that secure around a user's wrist and/or shoulders. In another embodiment, the body component can be secured to a small backpack. The plurality of straps and/or small backpack are adjustable and available in a wide variety of colors and designs.

Abstract: Immunogenic proteins comprising Mycoplasma mycoides subsp. mycoides and M. mycoides subsp. capri proteins, encoding polynucleotides, a method for producing said proteins, and use of compositions to prevent M. mycoides subsp. mycoides infections are disclosed.

Abstract: Implementations describe systems and methods for manufacturing and performing quality assessment of dental appliances. In one embodiment, a method of manufacturing a dental appliance comprises receiving, at a holder, a feature of the dental appliance, the feature comprising a first surface having a first shape, wherein the holder holds the feature of the dental appliance at a reference position. The method further includes automatically placing an object against the feature at the reference position using a robot arm, wherein the object comprises a second surface having a second shape that mates with the first shape. The method further includes applying pressure to press the object against the feature of the dental appliance and bonding the object to the feature of the dental appliance while applying the pressure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a simulation device suitable for use in augmented reality and/or virtual reality environments, which comprises: a rod (1); one or more markers (3) arranged on the rod (1); and a touch actuator (2) arranged on the rod (1). The device is characterized in that the actuator (2) comprises encoding means for encoding the movement of at least a finger of the hand of a user of said device, longitudinally along the rod (1). Said device is useful for simulating techniques of depositing and/or removing welding material, industrial paint and/or surgical and/or odontological procedures. The method for interacting with the augmented reality and/or virtual reality environment comprises a pincer movement using two fingers of the hand on the rod (1), moving the fingers longitudinally along same and activating, for that purpose, the actuator (2).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a photonic chip carried out by the combination and interconnection of equally-oriented Programmable Photonics Processing Blocks, with all their longitudinal axes in parallel, implemented over a photonic chip that is capable of implementing one or multiple, simultaneous photonics circuits with optical feedback paths and/or linear multiport transformations, by the appropriate programming of its resources and the selection of its input and output ports. The invention also relates to a parallel field-programmable photonic array (P-FPPA) comprising of, at least one programmable circuit based on equally-oriented/parallel tunable beam-splitters with independent coupling and phase-shifting configuration and peripheral high-performance building blocks.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the functionalization of a rubber polymer comprising reacting the rubber polymer with at least one source of nitrene or carbene, in the presence of a catalyst of formula TpxAg, wherein Tpx represents a hydrotris(pyrazolyl)borate ligand. This process leads to selective rubber functionalization without secondary reactions such as chain scission or cross linking and produces functionalized rubbers with improved compatibilization properties. The invention also refers to the polymer produced therefrom and to uses of said polymer.

Abstract: The present patent application relates to a backpack for domiciliary medical services, for optimising the transport, protection, cleaning and organisation of basic medical items (devices and consumables) when used in the care of a patient during his or her respective domiciliary medical visit and consultation by a doctor or health professional. The backpack for domiciliary medical services also allows easy access to the medical and personal items being carried, and provides versatile adjustment and adaptation of each of its interior spaces according to the need of the health professional. Furthermore, using oxygen, UV light, water, soap or ammonia, among others, the backpack and all the items that it contains can be cleaned and disinfected against microorganisms and bacteria that may become impregnated in or adhere to the backpack.

Abstract: The present invention relates to use of oligosaccharide preparations to increase average body weight and/or to decrease feed conversion ratio and/or to increase average body weight gain of a bird, and to oligosaccharide preparations for use in treatment, amelioration and/or prophylaxis of a bird vaccinated against coccidiosis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a control method for a high-speed fluid injection system and a system configured for implementing the control method. Similarly, the invention has a monitoring system for the system configured for implementing the control method. In particular, the present invention allows automatically, precisely, and continuously controlling the amount of fluid injected or applied to a plurality of parts.

Abstract: A printing apparatus is disclosed herein. The apparatus comprises a platen and a carriage. The platen has a printing zone, the platen being to hold a media moveable along a media path direction. The carriage includes a cleaning accessory interface couplable to a cleaning accessory, the cleaning accessory to remove contaminants from the platen upon the carriage's movement; and a conduit connectable to a vacuum source to extract the removed contaminants from the printing zone.

Abstract: A magnetic flux control system (41) for controlling the magnetic flux in an electrical machine (1) with concentrated windings (22A-C) has at least one magnetic balancing power supply (51A-C), at least one balancing-current controller (61A-C) and electrical connections (71) configured to permit the connection of the balancing-current controller(s) over a segment (23) of the concentrated windings. The balancing power supply provides galvanicisolation. The magnetic balancing system has further at least one sensor (75) configured to measure a parameter associated with a magnetic flux, a force, a position, vibrations, voltages, and/or currents. The balancing-current controller(s) (61A-C) is(are) connected to the sensor(s) and is(are) powered by the balancing power supply(supplies). The balancing-current controller is configured to control an output current in dependence of a signal representing the measured parameter of the sensor(s).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and system for the optical and geometric calibration of a device configured for reconstructing the three-dimensional shape of an object. The object is reconstructed from a set of images thereof acquired by a plurality of cameras, where said plurality of cameras must necessarily be calibrated so that reconstruction is carried out without errors. In the context of the invention, calibration consists of obtaining the extrinsic parameters of said plurality of cameras; that is, the positions of their optical centers and the spatial orientations of their optical axes.

Abstract: In an example, a method includes ejecting a drop of printing fluid from a nozzle of a printhead into a drop detection zone. An indication of detection of the drop within the drop detection zone may be determined and, based on the indication of detection of the drop, an indication of a position of the printhead may be provided.

Abstract: Fixing device for a shaft sealing ring and transmission device having such a device. A fixing device for a shaft sealing ring is disclosed. Furthermore, a transmission device is disclosed, wherein the transmission device comprises a first transmission part which is rotatable about an axis of rotation, a sealing seat formed in the first transmission part, a shaft sealing ring fitted in the sealing seat and a second transmission part which extends through the first transmission part and the shaft sealing ring and is rotatable about the axis of rotation. A sealing lip is formed on the shaft sealing ring, the sealing lip engaging with an outer surface of the second transmission part and being pretensioned by a spring element arranged on the shaft sealing ring. The transmission device also has a fixing device for the shaft sealing ring.

Abstract: There is described a domestic appliance (1), in particular a cooking hob (2), for the thermal treatment of food products comprising at least one or more cooking zones (2), a power supply unit (5) being controllable into at least a stand-by mode and a powered-on mode and being configured to supply an energy to the one or more cooking zones (2) when being controlled in the pow-cred-on mode and a control group (17) coupled to the power supply unit (5) and configured to control the power supply unit (5) from the stand-by-mode into the powered-on mode; wherein the control group (17) is controllable between a rest configuration and an active configuration at which control group (17) is configured to set the power supply unit (5) from the stand-by-mode into the powered-on mode. The control group (17) comprises at least one magnetic switching device (18) having a magnetic and/or ferromagnetic element (19), the magnetic and/or ferromagnetic element (19) being moveable between at least a rest state and an active state.

Abstract: A gerotor pump arrangement for extracting hydraulic fluid from a transmission housing of a transmission. A first gerotor set has a first inner rotor and a first outer rotor, and a second gerotor set has a second inner rotor and a second outer rotor. The first gerotor set forms a hydraulically drivable drive side of the gerotor pump arrangement, and the second gerotor set forms a pump side, driven by the first gerotor set, wherein the first and second inner rotors are rotationally fixedly mounted on a common shaft which is rotatable about a rotational axis. A transmission with such a gerotor pump arrangement is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for keyless dual power system control for an electric motor vehicle is provided. The electric motor vehicle including a powertrain electronic control unit (ECU) and an infotainment system that are independently powered. The method includes receiving a user authentication from a wireless device to authenticate a user, receiving a driver's door status from a door sensor, receiving a driver presence signal from a seat pressure sensor, and determining whether the driver's door status from the door sensor indicates the driver's door is in an open status. The method also includes controlling the infotainment system to be in an on status and controlling the powertrain ECU to be in an off status upon receiving the user authentication, determining the driver's door is in the open status, and receiving the driver presence signal.

Abstract: Disclosed is a flow heater including a housing having an inlet and an outlet, and an electrical heating resistor provided as conductive tracks. The housing has a first housing part made of a deep drawn sheet of metal and a second housing part made of a sheet of metal, and the heating resistor is arranged as conductive tracks on the first housing part or the second housing part.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods and devices for estimating an amount of print material available in a print material reservoir of a printer. In an example there is disclosed a method comprising determining a first value for an amount of print material contained within a print material container. The method may further comprise determining, after a printhead maintenance event comprising ejecting print material into a spittoon, a second value for the amount of print material contained within the print material container. The method may further comprise estimating, based on a difference between the first value and the second value, an amount of print material remaining in the print material reservoir.