Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for authenticating a document comprising at least one line of anti-counterfeit patterns spaced from each other, the positions of the anti-counterfeit patterns being random, and a partial anti-counterfeit pattern being provided at an edge line of said document, the method comprising the following steps of: receiving a digital image of said document, said digital image comprising said partial anti-counterfeit pattern in a first edge area corresponding to said edge line; selecting said first edge area; copy-pasting said first edge area adjacent to a second edge area of the digital image to generate a combined digital image, said second edge area being opposite to said first edge area, wherein content, which is comprised in said second edge area and located on the same line as said partial anti-counterfeit pattern, and said partial anti-counterfeit pattern jointly form a combined pattern; authenticating said document by taking into account said combined pattern.

Abstract: Methods, systems, devices, and tangible non-transitory computer readable media for generating geolocalized images are provided. The disclosed technology can access target location data. The target location data can include information associated with an environment from which a target location is within a field of view of a user device. A suitable position of the user device from which an unobstructed view of the target location is within the field of view of the user device and that satisfies one or more criteria can be determined based on the target location data. Furthermore, indications and images of the environment within the field of view of the user device can be generated. The indications can be associated with positioning the user device in the suitable position.

Abstract: The present invention corresponds to a full-face respiratory mask that prevents the entry and exit of particles during the breathing process. The mask has a hermetic seal against the skin that does not allow particles found in the environment to pass through and a single opening that is also hermetically sealed, this opening is coupled with the outer filter and is where the filtered air enters and exits.

Abstract: An example method for picking a media sheet from a media tray, the method comprising: controlling a media picker to perform a pick procedure to pick the media sheet from the media tray; upon detecting an error condition in the pick procedure, translating the media sheet in a direction within a plane of the media sheet; and controlling the media picker to retry the pick procedure to pick the media sheet from the media tray.

Abstract: To present augmented reality features without localizing a user, a client device receives a request for presenting augmented reality features in a camera view of a computing device of the user. Prior to localizing the user, the client device obtains sensor data indicative of a pose of the user, and determines the pose of the user based on the sensor data with a confidence level that exceeds a confidence threshold which indicates a low accuracy state. Then the client device presents one or more augmented reality features in the camera view in accordance with the determined pose of the user while in the low accuracy state.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions comprising insoluble alpha-glucan particles having a high degree of crystallinity and small particle size. For example, the alpha-glucan particles can have a degree of crystallinity of at least about 0.65, and/or an average size of less than a micron. At least 50% of the glycosidic linkages of the insoluble alpha-glucan in the disclosed particles are alpha-1,3 glycosidic linkages. Further disclosed are methods of producing insoluble alpha-glucan particles, as well as their use in various applications and products.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer-readable media are disclosed for organizing and linking image series for a patient in a linking graph. The organizing and linking of image series for a patient can be performed automatically and based on manual selection of a user. As a user scrolls through image instances of for a primary image series, image instances from linked image series that share position coordinates (or image instances closest thereto) are automatically and simultaneously presented to the user viewing the primary image series.

Abstract: A method to control a robot to perform at least one Cartesian or joint space task comprises using quadratic programming to determine joint forces, in particular joint torques, and/or joint accelerations of said robot based on at least one cost function which depends on said task.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a monitoring device for measuring and monitoring breathing parameters and, optionally, oxygenation and/or vital sign parameters of a mechanically ventilated patient, the monitoring device being removably arrangeable at a portion of a ventilator breathing circuit provided between and in fluid connection with a mechanical ventilator and an airway of the patient. The monitoring device comprises a first sensor arrangeable at the fluid connection for measuring parameters related to an airflow in the fluid connection to obtain measurement data; a processor adapted to receive the measurement data from the first sensor and configured to process the measurement data into at least one breathing parameter; and a transmitter adapted to transmit data comprising the at least one breathing parameter to an external device.

Abstract: The present invention provides Bacillus isolates, as well as probiotic and animal feed compositions comprising said isolates, which may be included in the diet of poultry to improve growth performance with reduced energy diets. Methods of using these compositions to improve nutritional uptake or to reduce the incidence of footpad dermatitis in poultry are also provided.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer-storage media are provided for utilizing a multi-layer caching system to provide fast and accurate diagnostic image renderings to a healthcare provider. After receiving a request to view medical image data that comprises at least one image frame, the system accesses a least recently used (LRU) memory cache and a local database to determine whether the requested medical image data is stored locally. If the medical image data is not stored locally, the system accesses a remote image storage and retrieves the medical image data requested. The medical image data is then transformed from a compressed format to a decompressed format and transmitted to a user for review. Additionally, the decompressed medical image data is stored locally at either the LRU memory cache or the local database until no longer needed.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and methods for determining the orientation of a device based on visible and/or non-visible orientation cues. The orientation cues may be a geographically located objects, such as a park, body of water, monument, building, landmark, etc. The orientation cues may be visible or non-visible with respect to the location of the device. The device may use one or more image sensors to detect the visible orientation cues. Non-visible orientation cues may be associated with map data. Using the location of the orientation cue and the distance of the orientation cue to the device, the orientation of the device may be determined. The device may then provide an output indicating the orientation of the device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method to produce a homogenized tobacco material for use in a heat-not-burn aerosol-generating article, comprising the steps of: selecting a first target value for a first tobacco characteristic, said first tobacco characteristic being reducing sugars and the first target value being comprised between about 8 percent and about 18 percent in dry weight basis of a total amount of tobacco present within the homogenized tobacco material; selecting a second target value of a second tobacco characteristic, wherein the second tobacco characteristic is one of total ammonia and total alkaloids; blending graded tobacco types so as to form the tobacco blend, each graded tobacco type comprising a predetermined amount of the first and second tobacco characteristics, so that the first and second target values of said first and second tobacco characteristics are obtained in said blend within a predetermined tolerance range; grinding said tobacco blend into a blended tobacco powder; form

Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and methods that makes use of one or more image sensors of a device to provide users with information relating to nearby points of interest. The image sensors may be used to detect features and/or objects in the field of view of the image sensors. Pose data, including a location and orientation of the device is then determined based on the one or more detected features and/or objects. A plurality of points of interest that are within a geographical area that is dependent on the pose data are then determined. The determination may, for instance, be made by querying a mapping database for points of interest that are known to be located within a particular distance of the location of the user. The device then provides information to the user indicating one or more of the plurality of points of interest.

Abstract: A method for the automatic adjustment of a cockpit inside a road vehicle comprising the steps of determining anthropometric data of a driver; processing an ergonomic position of a model of the driver sitting on board the road vehicle; processing an optimal configuration of the cockpit; operating a plurality of actuator systems so as to cause the cockpit to reach the optimal configuration; wherein the ergonomic position of the model is processed in association with a minimum ground visibility; a minimum visibility of a control panel; and at least one first comfort angle of a body joint of the driver.

Abstract: There is disclosed a mobile device integrated keyboard sales platform that enables a potential seller or shopkeeper to complete a sale, including transmission of product information, generation of a purchase order form, generation of a delivery information form, and receipt of payment all using an alternative keyboard installed on a mobile device. Every aspect of the process may be completed reliant upon the alternative keyboard, rather than a stand-alone application or multiple stand-alone applications, and may take place in any chat application or multiple chat applications or in a special purpose sales chat application.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and methods that makes use of one or more image sensors of a device to provide users with information relating to nearby points of interest. The image sensors may be used to detect features and/or objects in the field of view of the image sensors. Pose data, including a location and orientation of the device is then determined based on the one or more detected features and/or objects. A plurality of points of interest that are within a geographical area that is dependent on the pose data are then determined. The determination may, for instance, be made by querying a mapping database for points of interest that are known to be located within a particular distance of the location of the user. The device then provides information to the user indicating one or more of the plurality of points of interest.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for receiving a first message associated with a first sponsor and a second message associated with a second sponsor for inclusion in a message collection. The systems and methods determine a first priority parameter associated with the first message based on sponsored content, and a second priority parameter associated with the second message based on sponsored content. Based on a determination that there is insufficient message inventory to include both the first message and the second message in the message collection, the systems and methods prioritize the first message associated with the first sponsor in the message collection and excluding the second message associated with the second sponsor in the message collection, based on an amount of consideration associated with the first priority parameter received from the first sponsor and an amount of consideration associated with the second priority parameter received from the second sponsor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to method for production of a slurry for homogenized tobacco material, said method comprising: Selecting tobacco of one or more tobacco types; Coarse grinding said tobacco; Blending said tobacco of one or more tobacco types; and Fine grinding said tobacco of one or more tobacco types.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method for processing display contents, a first electronic device, and a second electronic device thereof. The method of displaying contents includes the steps of: providing a first electronic device configured to display one or more virtual contents to a user, wherein the first electronic device is communicable with and coupled to a second electronic device, which includes a physical display configured to display one or more non-virtual contents; determining the user's line of sight; and prohibiting the physical display of the second electronic device from displaying the one or more non-virtual contents, in response to the user's line of sight not being on the physical display of the second electronic device.