Abstract: A method, system and non-transitory computer readable medium includes obtaining an electronic map of an agricultural field. One or more assignment instructions for each of a plurality of robotic systems in an assigned team are generated to optimize execution of a selected agricultural task with respect to at least one parameter based on the obtained electronic map, a number of the robotic systems in the team, and at least one capability of each of the robotic systems in the team. The robotic systems in the team are managed based on wireless transmission of the generated assignment instructions to the robotic systems.

Abstract: A method for managing autonomous targeted disinfection of surfaces in a dynamic environment includes determining one or more areas in an environment to target disinfection. A navigation path is generated based on at least layout data of the environment and the one or more determined areas in the environment to target disinfection. One or more drive system controls are generated and transmitted based on the generated navigation path to a robotic drive system. The one or more drive system controls to the robotic drive system are adjusted based on any obstacles during navigation that require an alteration of the generated navigation path. One or more disinfection arm system controls are initiated to guide positioning of a disinfection arm system to one of the areas to target disinfection when the one or more drive system controls have positioned the disinfecting arm system adjacent to the one of the areas.

Abstract: A method, non-transitory computer readable medium, and system that manage agricultural analysis in dynamic environments includes detecting a location of one or more agricultural objects of interest in image data of an environment captured by a sensor device during active navigation of the environment. An orientation and position of the sensor device with respect to the image data is determined. Each of the one or more agricultural objects of interest is analyzed based on the image data, the detected location of the one or more agricultural objects of interest, and the determined orientation and position of the sensor device to determine one or more characteristics about the one or more agricultural objects of interest. At least one action is initiated based on the determined one or more characteristics about the one or more agricultural objects of interest.

Abstract: A novel location and marking system is configured to provide a seamless in-the-field access to resource and asset information databases with automated functionality that effectively and more efficiently manages, controls, and distributes data according to some embodiments. In some embodiments, such systems can enable utilities to manage assets in real-time, provide map asset status, and provide automatic ticket routing, dispatching and management. For example, in some embodiments, the system is configured to generate maps with identifiers or components of an active division including tickets of one or more assets of an active division. These assets include sites of residential and business gas, electrical, and/or water and sewer conduits and metering systems, as well as related underground infrastructure that can be susceptible to earthquakes, ground disturbances, and other emergency situations according to some embodiments.

Abstract: A convex shell for use in a base plate of an ostomy appliance includes an annular ring with a through-going hole and a plurality of grooves extending transversely across the annular ring. The grooves alter the flexibility of the annular ring as a first portion of the annular ring is folded around a folding axis toward a second portion of the annular ring.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method is provided. The method includes transmitting a set of ultrasound waves to towards a target area. The set of ultrasound waves are transmitted by a set of ultrasound elements. The set of ultrasound elements are positioned at different locations in a transducer assembly. The method also includes receiving a set of reflections of the set of ultrasound waves. The set of reflections of the set of ultrasound waves are received by the set of ultrasound elements. The method further includes determining a set of correction values for the set of ultrasound elements. Each correction value of the set of correction values represents a refraction of one reflection of the set of reflections as the one reflection passes through a respective ultrasound element of the set of ultrasound elements. The method further includes generating imaging data based on the set of reflections of the set of ultrasound waves and the set of correction values for the set of ultrasound elements.

Abstract: An adhesive wafer adapted to attach a waste collecting bag to a skin surface of a user includes a switchable adhesive composition adapted to be switched from a first liquid state to a second adhesive state by moisture activation of the switch initiator.

Abstract: A method of applying an ostomy appliance includes providing an adhesive wafer having an adhesive layer, a backing layer applied to a distal surface of the adhesive layer, and a release liner applied to a proximal surface of the adhesive layer, where the release liner forms an enclosure; introducing liquid into the enclosure and increasing a temperature of the adhesive layer with the liquid; removing the release liner from the ostomy appliance; and applying the adhesive wafer to the skin of the user.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of a fingerprint sensing system of extracting fingerprint feature data from an image captured by a fingerprint sensor of the fingerprint sensing system, and a fingerprint sensing system performing the method.

Abstract: Disclosed is an ostomy device with an adhesive wafer for attachment to a skin surface of a user and a collecting bag for collecting output from a stoma. The collecting bag is connected to the adhesive wafer, and the adhesive wafer has a through-going hole for accommodating the stoma of the user. The adhesive wafer includes a backing layer, a first switchable adhesive composition, a second adhesive composition, and a release liner. The first adhesive is contained in a recess in the device. The first switchable adhesive composition comprises a polymer and a switch initiator, and can be switched from a first liquid state to a second adhesive state by activation of the switch initiator.

Abstract: An ostomy device has a switchable adhesive layer located between a backing layer and an absorbent adhesive layer. The switchable adhesive layer has a photoinitiator reactive to visible light and the absorbent adhesive layer is a skin-facing layer having absorbent particles.

Abstract: An ostomy appliance comprising an adhesive wafer (2) for attachment to a skin surface of a user. The adhesive wafer includes a backing layer (13), an adhesive layer (12), and at least one release liner (17). The release liner comprises an enclosure (9) capable of containing a liquid or a wipe (14). The enclosure (9) can be filled with liquid before removal from the wafer, thereby providing a temperature impact on the adhesive. The wipe (14) can be impregnated with an activating agent for providing an activation of the adhesive prior to use.

Abstract: Disclosed is an ostomy device with an adhesive wafer for attachment to a skin surface (S) of a user and a collecting bag (8) or collecting output from a stoma. The collecting bag is connected to the adhesive wafer, and the adhesive wafer has a through-going hole (6) for accommodating the stoma (7) of the user. The adhesive wafer includes a backing layer (3), a first switchable adhesive composition (2), a second absorbent adhesive composition (1), and a release liner, and the second adhesive layer has a central portion with a first thickness and an edge portion with a second thickness, the first thickness being larger than the second thickness.

Abstract: Methods comprising the steps of contacting a surface with a liquid composition comprising a cleaning agent, an adhesion promoter, and at least one dye, the surface having a first surface contamination; transitioning at least one portion of the surface in the first surface contamination state to a second surface contamination state and simultaneously distributing the at least one dye and at least one adhesion promoter on the surface associated with the second surface contamination state, the second surface contamination state having reduced or eliminated surface contamination, the transitioning step simultaneously cleaning and preparing the at least one portion of the surface for adhesion to another material; and identifying remaining surface in the first surface contamination state, and compositions adapted for the method thereof.

Abstract: The invention regards a micro dosage peristaltic pump (2) for micro dosage of a fluid, comprising: a housing (4) with an inner annular surface (5), wherein the annular surface comprises an opening (12), a flexible tube (6), wherein a section of the tube is placed upon the annular surface (5), a compression element (7) configured for peristaltic engagement with the section of the tube placed upon the annular surface (5), at least one counter acting element (11), an arm (10) comprising the compression element (7) and the counter acting element (11), wherein the arm (10) is rotatably mounted with a rotation axis perpendicular to the arm, driving means for rotating the arm (10), and thereby moving the compression element (7) and the counter acting element (11) in a circular motion.

Abstract: A novel location and marking system is configured to provide a seamless in-the-field access to resource and asset information databases with automated functionality that effectively and more efficiently manages, controls, and distributes data according to some embodiments. In some embodiments, such systems can enable utilities to manage assets in real-time, provide map asset status, and provide automatic ticket routing, dispatching and management. For example, in some embodiments, the system is configured to generate maps with identifiers or components of an active division including tickets of one or more assets of an active division. These assets include sites of residential and business gas, electrical, and/or water and sewer conduits and metering systems, as well as related underground infrastructure that can be susceptible to earthquakes, ground disturbances, and other emergency situations according to some embodiments.

Abstract: The invention regards a micro dosage peristaltic pump (3) for micro dosage of a fluid, comprising: a housing (4) with an inner surface (5) comprising at least one circular section (6), a flexible tube (8) placed upon the at least one circular section of the surface, a flexible layer (9) placed between the surface and the flexible tube, at least one compression element (10), driving means for moving the at least one compression element in an eccentric circular motion having a circular circumference (14), whereby the at least one compression element is peristaltically engaged at the circumference with the tube placed upon the circular section of the surface.

Abstract: An ostomy appliance comprising a body side member (20) for attachment to a skin surface of a user. The body side member includes a backing layer (22), an adhesive layer (24), and at least one release liner (38). The release liner is at least partly embossed (40) to form interconnected cavities (42) between the release liner and the adhesive surface. When fluid is distributed into the cavities, the adhesive surface is wetted.

Abstract: A fastening device for coupling an assembly includes a fastener comprising a head, a threaded portion, and a shank extending between the head and the threaded portion. The fastening device also includes a coating formed around the fastener, wherein the coating is electrically conductive and comprises a varying thickness along the shank.

Abstract: A system and method of adaptively tuning an antenna of a wireless device including detecting a reflected electrical signal from the antenna during transmission of a wireless signal, converting the reflected electrical signal into at least one parameter indicative of its strength, and adjusting, based on the at least one parameter, a tune value to adjust a matching network during the transmission of the wireless signal to reduce the strength of the reflected electrical signal. The reflected electrical signal may be converted to a corresponding power value, and the tune value may be repeatedly adjusted by an incremental amount or according to a binary search method or the like to reduce the power level of the reflected electrical signal. The reflected electrical signal may be demodulated into demodulated information used to determine an optimal transfer function of the matching network and the tune value may be adjusted accordingly.