Abstract: A single model engine for receiving and processing a 3D surface model representing the surface of a 3D object, the 3D surface model comprising at least two distinct surface regions associated with at least two different materials. The single model engine automatically produce a set of interior sheets inside the 3D surface model, the set of interior sheets defining interior boundaries and interior volumes of the different materials for the 3D object. The single model engine combines the 3D surface model with the set of interior sheets to produce a single unified model that represents the surface and interior volumes of the 3D object that comprise a single solid object having at least two different materials. At print time, the single model engine performs an export technique to produce an exportable form of the single unified model that can be received and printed by a 3D printer.

Abstract: A media service server for streaming media items with similar media features receives a plurality of media items, where each media item of the plurality of media item is labeled with one or more media features characterizing the media item. Audio content features from the plurality of media items are extracted. Correlations between the audio content features and the media features are identified. A set of media items to be analyzed is received. For each media item of the set of media items, a set of media features based on the identified correlations between the audio content features and the plurality of media features is estimated. Each estimated media feature is associated with a confidence score. The set of media items with the estimated media features is provided to one or more experts for expert analysis.

Abstract: A case for use with an electronic device includes a base portion with side portions extending therefrom forming a pocket. The case also includes a first material generally at an exterior of the pocket, forming a majority of an exterior surface of the base portion, and a second material secured to and having a higher coefficient of friction than the first material, generally at an interior of the pocket. The second material protrudes through aperture(s) in the first material at the base portion to protrude from the interior to the exterior of the base portion, and outward from the first material such that the second material contacts a support surface when the base portion is placed thereon. The protruding second material extends away from the aperture(s) on opposing surfaces of the first material at the exterior and interior of the pocket to provide securement between the first and second materials.

Abstract: There is disclosed a polymer-based foam composition comprising a polymer and up to 20 wt.-% particles of one or more inorganic particulate materials, based on the total weight of the composition, wherein the one or more inorganic particulate materials comprise less than 20 wt.-% Al, calculated as Al2O3-content, According to one aspect, the one or more inorganic particulate materials comprise phyllosilicates. Also part of the present invention is the use of such polymer-based foam compositions and their method of production.

Abstract: In one embodiment of the present invention, a motion effect generator enables the creation of tangible representations of the motion of three-dimensional (3D) animated models for 3D printing. In operation, the motion effect generator receives a 3D animated model and animates the model through a configurable interval of time. As the motion effect generator animates the model, the motion effect generator applies a motion depiction technique to one or more selected components included in the model—explicitly portraying the motion of the 3D animated model as static motion effect geometries. Subsequently, based on the motion effect geometries, the motion effect generator creates a 3D motion sculpture model that is amenable to 3D printing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I) wherein X is N or P; —SO3— is —O—S(O)2— or —S(O)2—O—; and n and R1 to R5 are defined below, and to their use as additives for electrolyte compositions, in particular in electrolyte compositions for lithium batteries.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of operating a metering device (1) for metered dispensing of pumpable media, in particular of color pigment preparations, the metering device (1) comprising a dispensing means (2), which is in fluid connection with a plurality of canisters (3), wherein said metering device (1) comprises a controller (8) by means of which at defined times a defined dispensing volume of the medium is drawn from at least one of said canisters (3) and conveyed to said dispensing means (2) by means of a conveyor (10), wherein, in particular, by means of said controller (8) also an actual fill level is determined and/or calculated depending on a dispensing volume drawn from the respective canister (3).

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions that are substantially niacin free for treating dyslipidemia and/or inflammation in a subject. Compositions of the invention include a therapeutically effective amount of a mixture phytosomes obtained from quercetin and at least one other phytosome obtained from the group consisting of curcurmin, green tea, and a combination thereof. The present invention also provides a method for treating dyslipidemia and/or inflammation in a subject.

Abstract: A set of circuit carriers includes a number of N?1 circuit carriers, each of which has an upper side, an underside opposite from the upper side, a distinctive structure, and a conductor structure on the upper side. Each of the circuit carriers is populated by: determining a first relative position between the distinctive structure and the conductor structure; picking up the circuit carrier by a pickup of a lifting and positioning unit; determining a second relative position between the lifting and positioning unit and the distinctive structure of the circuit carrier picked up by the pickup; and populating the circuit carrier with one or more components while taking the first relative position and the second relative position into account.

Abstract: A system and a method detect alignment of a movement machine in a cost-effective manner. An alignment sensor system includes a movement instrument (1) for carrying out movements by displacing the center of gravity or actuating the muscles of a human body, with an alignment element, and a mass produced sensor, which is fixed relative to the alignment element.

Abstract: Method for generating a series of laser pulses with a laser assembly, the laser assembly at least having two reflecting members, a laser medium and an electro-optical modulator are disclosed. The laser assembly operates in a light amplifying mode and runs a pulse extraction sequence. The pulse extraction sequence is run by applying a defined voltage change with reference to the amplification voltage, wherein changing of the voltage is adjusted such that at least one intermediate switching state is generated on side of the electro-optical modulator, the intermediate switching state providing a particular change of polarization of the amplified laser radiation by the electro-optical modulator, such that a final switching state is generated on side of the electro-optical modulator by applying a final extraction voltage at the end of the time period.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a gastric jejunal tube having a gastric lumen and a jejunal lumen that run the length of the tube. The cross-sectional sizes of the lumens change from above to below the most distal gastric port. A method of making the gastric jejunal tube is also described.

Abstract: Various systems and methods provide an intuitive user interface that enables automatic specification of queries and constraints for analysis by ML component. Various implementations provide methodologies for automatically formulating machine learning (“ML”) and optimization queries. The automatic generation of ML and/or optimization queries can be configured to use examples to facilitate formulation of ML and optimization queries. One example method includes accepting input data specifying variables and data values associated with the variables. Within the input data any unspecified data records are identified, and a relationship between the variables specified in the input data and a variable associated with the at least one unspecified data record is automatically determined. The relationship can be automatically determined based on training data contained within the input data. Once a relationship is established a ML problem can be automatically generated.

Abstract: Use of a compound of formula (I) wherein R1 and R2 are selected independently from each other from C1-C10 alkyl, which may be substituted by one or more F, or wherein R1 and R2 are linked and jointly selected from C2-C3 alkanediyl forming together with the group -OPO- a five- or six-membered heterocycle which may be substituted by one or more substituents selected from F and optionally fluorinated C1-C10 alkyl, as gelling agent in an aprotic organic solvent or solvent mixture.

Abstract: A case for use with an electronic device includes a base portion with side portions extending therefrom forming a pocket. The case also includes a first material generally at an exterior of the pocket, forming a majority of an exterior surface of the base portion, and a second material secured to and having a higher coefficient of friction than the first material, generally at an interior of the pocket. The second material protrudes through aperture(s) in the first material at the base portion to protrude from the interior to the exterior of the base portion, and outward from the first material such that the second material contacts a support surface when the base portion is placed thereon. The protruding second material extends away from the aperture(s) on opposing surfaces of the first material at the exterior and interior of the pocket to provide securement between the first and second materials.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds suitable for modulating huntingtin protein processing and useful for treating or preventing huntingtin-related disorders. The invention provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising said compounds and methods of syntheses thereof.

Abstract: An integration ring is configured to interconnect two components, such as an exhaust manifold and a turbine housing. The integration ring may include an outer wall and an inner wall spaced apart from one another. A spacer may be positioned between the inner wall and outer wall. A first and second pocket may be formed between the inner and outer walls.

Abstract: Systems and methods of searching for related data sets are provided. Multivariate data sets can be input as queries into a data set search engine. According to one embodiment, the input data set is automatically reduced to a set of best fit data models of minimum complexity that represent the data set. The data model is then compared to other data models to not only identify similarity between the models, but also to identify the particulars of why the data models are related. The search engine can be configured to return sets of data models as results from the search on the input data set. Results can be organized on data model type and/or information scores. Results can also be displayed graphically as a topographical map of nodes and edge. Each node can represent a data model and each edge can reflect the similarity between the nodes.

Abstract: A method and system for exposing a portion of a structure in a sample for observation in a charged particle beam system, including extracting a sample from a bulk sample; determining an orientation of the sample that reduces curtaining; mounting the sample to a holder in the charged particle beam system so that the holder orients the sample in an orientation that reduces curtaining when the sample is milled to expose the structure; exposing the structure by milling the sample in a direction that reduces curtaining; and imaging the structure.

Abstract: Gearing (1), comprising a toothing (5), a tooth carrier (11) with radially oriented guides with in each case one tooth root opening and one tooth tip opening, teeth (7) which are received in the guides for engagement with the toothing (5), wherein the teeth (7) are mounted in the guides so as to be displaceable in the direction of their longitudinal axis and radially relative to the tooth carrier (11), wherein a central section of the guides, respectively, has an internal profile which is uniform in the longitudinal direction of the guide, a cam disk (20) for the radial drive of the teeth (7), wherein the teeth (7) have a run-in region between a respective tooth tip and a respective tooth body.