Abstract: A computer-implemented method for making one or more decisions in a group decision-making session includes receiving a group initiation input specifying one or more participants to be invited to the session, receiving an input specifying a first prompt along with related first and second options, and receiving, from one or more participants in the session, votes for the first option and/or the second option. It also includes displaying a racetrack that includes a first icon representing the first option, a second icon representing the second option, a number of individual steps, and a first finish line. The first and second icons are displayed on a respective step that corresponds to a number of votes received for the respective first and second option. The first finish line can be adjusted so as to adjust the threshold number of votes needed to determine the winning option for the first prompt.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for making one or more decisions in a group decision-making session includes receiving a group initiation input specifying one or more participants to be invited to the session, receiving an input specifying a first prompt along with related first and second options, and receiving, from one or more participants in the session, votes for the first option and/or the second option. It also includes displaying a racetrack that includes a first icon representing the first option, a second icon representing the second option, a number of individual steps, and a first finish line. The first and second icons are displayed on a respective step that corresponds to a number of votes received for the respective first and second option. The first finish line can be adjusted so as to adjust the threshold number of votes needed to determine the winning option for the first prompt.

Abstract: To produce an absorption body, a mold having an air-permeable bottom is filled progressively with airborne fibers of absorbent material and subpressure is applied through the air-permeable mold bottom. This subpressure is varied progressively and directly as the thickness of the absorption body progressively increases as the mold is progressively filled with fibers. Thus, the amount of air drawn through the absorption body by the subpressure remains substantially constant despite progressive increase in the thickness of the body. The result is an absorption body having substantially constant density throughout its thickness.

Abstract: A device for achieving uniform distribution of airborne fibres, for instance cellulose-fibres, in the outlet of a conduit intended for the air-transport of fibres, the device being placed in the outlet (10) of the conduit. In accordance with the invention, the device includes a plurality of mutually similar, concentrically arranged circular rotors (1) and a plurality of semi-circular stators (6) which are disposed between the rotors on the outlet side of the device.

Abstract: Display panel for image presentation and/or recording, comprising a matrix formed of a horizontal (1A-D) and a vertical (33A-E) element set respectively, adapted to be addressed for selecting points that shall present, alternatively pick up light, one of these element sets acting as shutter means (33A-E) for light. The other element set consists of optical light conductors (1A-D) adapted to receive (39A-D), alternatively to emit (40A-D) light at their ends located outside the matrix itself. The light conductors, which can be in the form of optical fibres, are provided with means (2A-D) positioned at said points for diverting light out of, alternatively into the light conductors (1A-D) transverse to their longitudinal direction. This transverse light directly forms the image presented, alternatively directly represents the image recorded, by addressing of both element sets (1A-D, 33A-E).

Abstract: Apparatus for the remote control of mains operated DC and AC welding machines without any additional cable to the working place, comprising a portable regulating device adapted to be connected into the welding current circuit between the electrode or the electrode holder and the workpiece or a clamp therefor. This device selectively generates different control signals in the welding cables when receiving a current supply through the welding cables, and a regulating circuit in the welding machine is adapted to receive these control signals through the welding cables from the regulating device and to cause regulation of functions in the welding machine or in association therewith in response to the control signals.