Abstract: A foldable building system module (FBSM) comprising an integrated deployable modular building system. The foldable building system module comprises prefabricated panels connected by hinges which allow the panels to be unfolded from a flat pack geometry to an unfolded, erected or deployed geometry. An actuating mechanism can be integrated in one or more of the panels and, by applying load to one or more of the panels, allow for automated erection of the module. Two or more of the FBSM's can be connected in series to provide a building system.

Abstract: A novel method of treating, preventing and maintaining of diabetic foot ulcers is described.

Abstract: A system and method is disclosed for sending searchable video messages. A user may create a video message designated for a recipient. On transmission of the video message, a server generates a transcription of the video message and stores the video message in a remote storage location along with the transcription. The video message is then provided to the recipient, and made searchable by providing the transcription as searchable content in connection with the display of the video message.

Abstract: A control systems and methods are presented for controlling a production system, in which a model-based planner includes a formulation, such as a SAT formulation representing possible actions in the production, with a solver being used to provide a solution to the formulation based at least partially on production and diagnostic goals and the current plant condition, and a translation component translates the solution into a plan for execution in the plant.

Abstract: A control systems and methods are presented for controlling a production system, in which a model-based planner includes a formulation, such as a SAT formulation representing possible actions in the production, with a solver being used to provide a solution to the formulation based at least partially on production and diagnostic goals and the current plant condition, and a translation component translates the solution into a plan for execution in the plant.

Abstract: A process for recovering oil entrained by the gums separated during an oilseed oil degumming process, comprising the stages of: a) making a countercurrent liquid/liquid solvent extraction of gums separated during degumming of oilseed oil; b) separating solvents from oil by in vacuo distillation in at least three steps; c) recovering the solvent from the extracted gums using a desolventizing equipment; d) adjusting the grain size of the dry gums (lecithins) thus obtained; and e) recovering the solvent from steps b) and c) in the system condensers and rectifying it in a standard rectifying column for reutilization in the process. Preferently, oilseeds or parts of oilseeds are selected from soybean, sunflower, and peanut. The solvent is selected from linear or branched C3-C6 ketones, linear or branched C3-C6 esters, linear or branched C3-C6 alcohols, linear or branched C3-C6 diols, and mixtures thereof. Preferently, the solvent is acetone.

Abstract: A system and method for analyzing a coil actuator of a type having a coil and a magnet. A current source selectively applies a first current to a coil of a coil actuator for setting a moveable part of the coil actuator to a first position. A recording system captures data corresponding to a back electromotive force voltage produced by oscillation of the coil actuator upon movement of the moveable part of the coil actuator to a second position. A processor applies a curve fit to the back electromotive force data for calculating a frequency characteristic and damping response of the coil actuator.

Abstract: A gun-fired spin-stabilized projectile of good aerodynamic shape (i.e. with a long forward tapering section) is centered in the gun barrel at its forward end by means of a series of circumferentially spaced apart permanently fixed radially extending projections, and at its rearward end, by means of either the maximum diameter of the projectile body or by means of a driving band mounted on a rear portion of the body. In the latter case, the maximum diameter of the projectile body is slightly less than the diameter lands of the gun and the driving band is constructed in such a manner as to be separated from the body after firing by centrifugal force and air drag.