Abstract: A crop prediction system performs various machine learning operations to predict crop production and to identify a set of farming operations that, if performed, optimize crop production. The crop prediction system uses crop prediction models trained using various machine learning operations based on geographic and agronomic information. Responsive to receiving a request from a grower, the crop prediction system can access information representation of a portion of land corresponding to the request, such as the location of the land and corresponding weather conditions and soil composition. The crop prediction system applies one or more crop prediction models to the access information to predict a crop production and identify an optimized set of farming operations for the grower to perform.

Abstract: In accordance with a first aspect of the present disclosure, a control system for a radio frequency (RF) communication device is provided, the system comprising: a communication controller configured to control an RF communication of the RF communication device; a detector configured to detect the presence of an external communication device and to initiate a wake-up of the communication controller in dependence on said presence; wherein the detector is configured to detect said presence by detecting a first load on an RF interface of the RF communication device, said first load resulting from a first transmitted RF pulse; and wherein the detector is configured to initiate said wake-up if a difference between the first load and a reference load is above a high threshold, and to perform a presence verification if the difference between the first load and the reference load is between a low threshold and the high threshold.

Abstract: A system for remotely driving a driverless vehicle remotely connected to a remote driving station, includes implementing telepresence terminals, optical and acoustic sensors in the vehicle and in the remote driving station to enable a driver present in the remote driving station to interact in a bidirectional manner with one or several person(s) present around the driverless vehicle thanks to bidirectional optical and acoustic transmissions between the driverless vehicle and the remote driving station. The system for remotely driving a driverless vehicle further provides a transmission tool allowing for a synchronization of the data throughout the transmission chain. This is also useful in the goods and merchandise transportation field.

Abstract: In accordance with a first aspect of the present disclosure, a control system for a radio frequency (RF) communication device is provided, the system comprising: a communication controller configured to control an RF communication of the RF communication device; a detector configured to detect the presence of an external communication device and to initiate a wake-up of the communication controller in dependence on said presence; wherein the detector is configured to detect said presence by detecting a first load on an RF interface of the RF communication device, said first load resulting from a first transmitted RF pulse; and wherein the detector is configured to initiate said wake-up if a difference between the first load and a reference load is above a high threshold, and to perform a presence verification if the difference between the first load and the reference load is between a low threshold and the high threshold.

Abstract: Assembly of two construction elements (1) which each comprise a number of side faces and are provided with a connecting means (2) for connecting the construction elements (1) to one another. The construction elements each comprise a side face with a recess (3), the recess (3) having been produced by cutting away a part (4) from the construction element (1). The slidable parts (4) are slidable in the recesses (3) and form the connections (2). A method of connecting such construction elements (1) to one another is also provided.

Abstract: Assembly of two construction elements (1) which each comprise a number of side faces and are provided with a connecting means (2) for connecting the construction elements (1) to one another. The construction elements each comprise a side face with a recess (3), said recess (3) having been produced by cutting away a part (4) from said construction element (1). Said slidable parts (4) are slidable in the recesses (3) and form the connection means (2). The present invention also relates to a method of connecting such construction elements (1) to one another.

Abstract: Among other things, one or more techniques and/or systems are provided for synchronizing one or more direct current (DC) to alternating current (AC) power sources (e.g., a DC power source coupled to an inverter) for restoration of power to a load. That is, responsive to a grid fault of a grid used to supply power to a load over a common bus, the common bus is isolated from the grid and the load. One or more DC to AC power sources are synchronized through synchronization circuits (e.g., voltage, phase, and/or frequency synchronization) until a total power supply provided by respective synchronized DC to AC power sources is greater than or equal to a target power used to supply the load. Once the target power is achieved, a load circuit breaker is closed so that respective synchronized DC to AC power sources provide power to the load over the common bus.

Abstract: Among other things, one or more techniques and/or systems are provided for synchronizing one or more direct current (DC) to alternating current (AC) power sources (e.g., a DC power source coupled to an inverter) for restoration of power to a load. That is, responsive to a grid fault of a grid used to supply power to a load over a common bus, the common bus is isolated from the grid and the load. One or more DC to AC power sources are synchronized through synchronization circuits (e.g., voltage, phase, and/or frequency synchronization) until a total power supply provided by respective synchronized DC to AC power sources is greater than or equal to a target power used to supply the load. Once the target power is achieved, a load circuit breaker is closed so that respective synchronized DC to AC power sources provide power to the load over the common bus.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a presentation device (1), comprising a display space (2) provided for displaying products, in which said display space (2) can be closed by a closure element (3) which can be moved up and down.

Abstract: It is disclosed a process for producing electricity through the combustion of organic material, in said combustion there being formed carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide which is recycled and used as raw material. The reaction is performed in a combined catalytic gas reactor/membrane.

Abstract: A system comprises a first communication device and a second communication device. The first communication device is arranged to communicate with the second communication device via a communication network using a first communication protocol. The first communication device is arranged to send a message to the second communication device via the communication network using the first communication protocol. The message is designed for a second communication protocol. The second communication device is arranged to send the message to a third communication device. The third communication device is being arranged to understand the second communication protocol.

Abstract: It is disclosed a process for producing methane and oxygen through the combustion of organic material, in said combustion there being formed carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide. The reaction is performed in a catalytic gas reactor in the presence of water.

Abstract: The clockwork movement comprises a crown (12) connected with at least one element of the movement through a connecting organ. It is provided with a selection device (13) that includes a blocking device (15) provided with two blocking spring blades (26, 27) cooperating with a set of teeth (28) of crown (12). This blocking device allows rotation of the crown to be blocked in a first direction, and to be permitted in a second direction, in a predetermined position of a control lever (30) selectively acting on the first or second of these spring blades (26, 27) through a sector (31). When this lever (30) is turned into a second position, rotation of the crown is permitted in the first direction but blocked in the second direction. One thus obtains a movement in which the direction of rotation of crown (12) is selected by the user by his prior action on selection device (13).

Abstract: A filtration installation for a swimming pool (2) comprising a filter vessel (4) containing a filter bed (5), an inlet pipe (6) extending between the pool and the filter vessel, a return pipe (8) extending between the filter vessel and the pool, a reversible pump (9) enabling to generate, in a backwashing state, an upward flow of water through the filter bed, and a drain pipe (11) arranged for removing the water pumped by the pump in its backwashing state through the filter bed. In order to reduce the required controls of the installation and to make it easier for unskilled persons to maintain it, the upper portion (12) of the filter vessel is in liquid communication through the inlet pipe (6) with the water in the pool and the inlet pipe is provided with a one-way valve (10).

Abstract: A filtration installation for a swimming pool (2) comprising a filter vessel (4) containing a filter bed (5), an inlet pipe (6) extending between the pool and the filter vessel, a return pipe (8) extending between the filter vessel and the pool, a reversible pump (9) enabling to generate, in a backwashing state, an upward flow of water through the filter bed, and a drain pipe (11) arranged for removing the water pumped by the pump in its backwashing state through the filter bed. In order to reduce the required controls of the installation and to make it easier for unskilled persons to maintain it, the upper portion (12) of the filter vessel is in liquid communication through the inlet pipe (6) with the water in the pool and the inlet pipe is provided with a one-way valve (10).

Abstract: A method of controlling the use of an application. The application is capable of being executed on a portable object (SC. The method is characterized in that the method comprises the following steps:—a requesting step (REQ), in which a licence request is sent to a licensing remote server LRS;—a sending step (SEN), in which the licensing remote server (LRS) sends a token TK to the portable object (SC);—a validating step (VAL2), in which the token (TK) is checked so as to determine whether the token is valid or not; and—if the token (TK) is not valid, in an application-aborting step (ABO2), the execution of the application is aborted.

Abstract: A system comprises a first communication device and a second communication device. The first communication device is arranged to communicate with the second communication device via a communication network using a first communication protocol. The first communication device is arranged to send a message to the second communication device via the communication network using the first communication protocol. The message is designed for a second communication protocol. The second communication device is arranged to send the message to a third communication device. The third communication device is being arranged to understand the second communication protocol.

Abstract: A weatherproof retractable multimedia entertainment center that includes a housing having a retracted position and an activated position, a weatherproof entertainment system, and a retracting means mounted within the housing. The weatherproof entertainment system may be mounted within the housing so that the retracting means can move the weatherproof entertainment system from the retracted position within the housing to the activated position outside the housing when the weatherproof retractable multimedia entertainment center is activated.