Abstract: Various embodiments include a computer-implemented method for augmenting a physical infrastructure with an information element.

Abstract: A method for generating a map for augmented reality devices in an industrial facility that includes a plurality of subspaces, wherein each subspace from the plurality of subspaces includes a plurality of anchors, where the method includes obtaining position information of a first subspace from the plurality of subspaces, determining a coordinate system for the first subspace based on the obtained position information and a plurality of anchors of the first sub space, and includes calculating a relative position and an orientation of at least one neighboring subspace based on the determined coordinate system to generate the map based on the position information of the first subspace and the relative position of the at least one neighboring subspace, where the at least one neighboring subspace includes at least one anchor in an area overlapping the first subspace.

Abstract: A Halloween artificial tree comprising assemblable base, trunk and crown sections. The base section defines a container for receiving ballast and has elongate protrusions of the appearance of roots. The trunk section is devoid or substantially devoid of branches. The crown section has a crown body and a plurality of branches projecting from the crown body. The branches are at least in part malleable.

Abstract: A compound multi effect distillation (MED) system of integrated backward and forward fed MED systems. Heated concentrate from the hottest effect of the backward fed MED system is delivered as feed to the hottest effect in the forward fed MED system, to generate a more concentrated brine than possible using any of the systems alone. Furthermore, coupling the systems creates additional operational advantages and increases distillation efficiency.

Abstract: The method provides an activation of an interaction system, a choosing process, a selection, a control, and a release of a technical object by performing gestures by an arm movement of the operator. The gestures may be detected using inertial sensors provided in the lower arm region of the operator or also by optically detecting the arm gestures. In comparison to known choosing methods which likewise provide pointing gestures for aiming a technical object or also analyze a position or orientation of the operator in order to choose technical objects, a two-step process, (e.g., a combination of a choosing gesture and a selecting gesture), allows a substantially more precise choosing process and interaction in the method according to the invention. In comparison to a screen-based interaction, the method allows a more intuitive interaction with technical objects.

Abstract: A compound multi effect distillation (MED) system of integrated backward and forward fed MED systems. Heated concentrate from the hottest effect of the backward fed MED system is delivered as feed to the hottest effect in the forward fed MED system, to generate a more concentrated brine than possible using any of the systems alone. Furthermore, coupling the systems creates additional operational advantages and increases distillation efficiency.

Abstract: A compound multi effect distillation (MED) system of integrated backward and forward fed MED systems. Heated concentrate from the hottest effect of the backward fed MED system is delivered as feed to the hottest effect in the forward fed MED system, to generate a more concentrated brine than possible using any of the systems alone. Furthermore, coupling the systems creates additional operational advantages and increases distillation efficiency.

Abstract: An anti-vibration mount for an in-vehicle video display is disclosed for supporting a display device inside a moving vehicle so as to allow the display device to be attached to a mounting surface inside the vehicle without use of the mounting holes of the display device. The anti-vibration mount includes a base plate that directly connects to a mounting surface inside the vehicle. A plurality of adjustable support arms connected to the base plate securely hold the display device, and reduce vibration of the display device caused by vibration of the mounting surface in the vehicle.

Abstract: An anti-vibration mount for an in-vehicle video display is disclosed for supporting a display device inside a moving vehicle so as to allow the display device to be attached to a mounting surface inside the vehicle without use of the mounting holes of the display device. The anti-vibration mount includes a base plate that directly connects to a mounting surface inside the vehicle. A plurality of adjustable support arms connected to the base plate securely hold the display device, and reduce vibration of the display device caused by vibration of the mounting surface in the vehicle.

Abstract: A compound multi effect distillation (MED) system of integrated backward and forward fed MED systems. Heated concentrate from the hottest effect of the backward fed MED system is delivered as feed to the hottest effect in the forward fed MED system, to generate a more concentrated brine than possible using any of the systems alone. Furthermore, coupling the systems creates additional operational advantages and increases distillation efficiency.

Abstract: A strap comprised of a flexible soft material has a raised flexible bar across the palm portion, which aligns a sporting apparatus for proper gripping. The strap is worn around the hand, and a visual alignment indicator can direct the user in proper strap placement before affixing the fastener to secure the strap.

Abstract: A strap comprised of a flexible soft material a has a raised flexible bar across the palm portion, which aligns a sporting apparatus for proper gripping. The strap is worn around the hand, and a visual alignment indicator can direct the user in proper strap placement before affixing the fastener to secure the strap.

Abstract: According to this invention, a golf strap comprised of a flexible soft material with a visual alignment indicator and fastener is provided with a raised flexible bar across the palm portion, which aligns the golf club for proper gripping. The golf strap is worn around a golfer's hand, and the visual alignment indicator directs the golfer in proper golf strap placement before affixing the fastener to secure the golf strap. The flexible bar is so positioned across the palm portion of the golf strap that, when the golf club grip is held, the gripping hand of a golfer wearing the golf strap receives the grip portion of the club shaft across the palm of the golf strap and against the flexible bar. The flexible bar positions the club shaft to lie diagonally across the roots of the fingers. When the hand is closed around the golf club, with the flexible bar cradling the grip portion of the golf club, an automatic proper gripping of the golf club will be ensured.

Abstract: A dispenser for a toy and treats and a method for using the dispenser are disclosed. The dispenser contains an enclosure having a funnel at the top, an opening at the bottom of one of the enclosure walls, a treat dispenser containing treats having at least one hole from which the treats can exit, a ramp that directs the toy and treats to exit the enclosure and a support for the funnel and treat dispenser. The pet is encouraged to drop the toy into the enclosure through the funnel. The toy bounces off the treat dispenser causing it to release treats through the hole at the bottom of the dispenser. The toy and the treats roll out the opening encouraging the pet to further interact with the dispenser for fun and exercise.

Abstract: According to this invention, a golf strap comprised of a flexible soft material with a visual alignment indicator and fastener is provided with a raised flexible bar across the palm portion, which aligns the golf club for proper gripping. The golf strap is worn around a golfer's hand, and the visual alignment indicator directs the golfer in proper golf strap placement before affixing the fastener to secure the golf strap. The flexible bar is so positioned across the palm portion of the golf strap that, when the golf club grip is held, the gripping hand of a golfer wearing the golf strap receives the grip portion of the club shaft across the palm of the golf strap and against the flexible bar. The flexible bar positions the club shaft to lie diagonally across the roots of the fingers. When the hand is closed around the golf club, with the flexible bar cradling the grip portion of the golf club, an automatic proper gripping of the golf club will be ensured.

Abstract: A toy with catnip and pet treat dispensers and method for using are disclosed. The catnip dispenser, the third center wall, contains four small circular openings in the enclosure from which the catnip can either exit or be smelled. The treat dispenser, the first center wall, contains a ¾ inch circular opening in the enclosure from which random amounts of pet treats filter out upon exiting from a container enclosed by an interior wall with a ¾ inch circular opening opposite the first center treat dispenser wall. The pet is encouraged to roll the toy. The forward, backward and sideward rolling motion of the catnip dispenser and treat dispenser causes it to release catnip and/or pet treats through the openings at the bottom of the dispenser walls. The catnip and/or pet treats roll out the openings, encouraging the pet to further interact with the dispensers for fun and exercise.

Abstract: A dispenser for a toy and treats and a method for using the dispenser are disclosed. The dispenser contains an enclosure having a funnel at the top, an opening at the bottom of one of the enclosure walls, a treat dispenser containing treats having at least one hole from which the treats can exit, a ramp that directs the toy and treats to exit the enclosure and a support for the funnel and treat dispenser. The pet is encouraged to drop the toy into the enclosure through the funnel. The toy bounces off the treat dispenser causing it to release treats through the hole at the bottom of the dispenser. The toy and the treats roll out the opening encouraging the pet to further interact with the dispenser for fun and exercise.

Abstract: A location system comprises a plurality of transponders whose locations are detectable by a base system. The base system interrogates (51-55) the transponders one at a time in accordance with a schedule of consecutive time slots. In response to a priority request received (53) from one of the transponders, the base system interrupts the schedule and interrogates substantially immediately (56,57,55) the signalling transponder so as to determine its location with minimal latency.

Abstract: The present invention comprises novel polyoxyethylene/polyoxypropylene block copolymers compositions and compounds. The compositions comprise block copolymers that are useful in gene therapy methods.

Abstract: An automated banking machine (10) includes a cash dispenser (54). Servicing the machine is facilitated through use of a portable diagnostic article (98) which enables the controller to access diagnostic data stored in memory and which provides data indicative of the significance of the diagnostic data. A portable article of computer readable and writable media (314) is also operative to cause the computer to gather data concerning the banking machine and record it on the media through a drive (312). The data gathered is then analyzed by a separate analysis computer (324).