Abstract: Calender measurement and control system, for fabricating electrode sheets for lithium-ion batteries to an apparatus, includes: dual rotating rolls through which the sheet travels, heating elements (inductive coils) positioned along the length of one or both of rotating rolls, and means for controlling the intensity of the heating in a rotating roll(s) along the length of the rotating roll(s) where the heating is applied. The diameter of the heated rotating roll expands in response to the heat thereby regulating the thickness of the electrode. Controller input includes operating point data comprising electrode material composition, electrode coating weight, maximum electrode coat density, initial electrode coat thickness, temperature of one or both of the rotating rollers incorporating a heating element, and line load. The controller can be tuned whereby the process gain from line load to final thickness is automatically calculated at a specified operating point defined by the operating point data.

Abstract: System for control and optimization of a coated secondary battery electrode drying process includes a closed-loop process control module that is configured to process manufacturing data derived from a sheet production apparatus for coating a metal sheet with electrode material. The electrode production system includes: a continuous source of a sheet of metal substrate; a coater that is configured to apply electrode material to form a coated moving sheet; an oven that equipped with a heat source to remove solvent from the coat to form a dried coated moving sheet; means for determining the residual solvent content in the dried coated moving sheet and generating representative signals; and controller means for controlling the intensity of the heat source in response to the signals to maintain the residual solvent content at a desired level.

Abstract: Profile alignment with cross-correlation is employed to determine the alignment between two measured profiles taken at different locations along a sheet of material. Aligning two profiles in sheet manufacturing is critical so that the coating weight on the sheet can be calculated. Coat weight profile is calculated by subtracting the weight of the sheet prior to coating from the measured total weight of the coated sheet after coating. When profiles are not aligned correctly for this subtraction, the coat weight profile will be inaccurate and corrective control actions for apparent deviations in coat weight may be applied to the wrong part of the sheet and may result in poor quality. Profile misalignments are monitored by repeatedly performing cross-correlation analysis as new measurement data becomes available. Offset is tracked over time and displayed. Automatic alerts are triggered when the offset deviates from zero and/or changes in value (within certain thresholds).

Abstract: A method of analyzing a hollow anatomical structure of interest for percutaneous implantation. The method comprises acquiring image data of an anatomical region of interest that includes the anatomical structure of interest, and generating a segmented model of the anatomical region of interest using the acquired image data. The method further comprises obtaining image(s) of the anatomical structure of interest by sectioning out intervening anatomical structures from the segmented model thereof, identifying one or more pertinent landmarks of the anatomical structure of interest in the acquired image(s), and measuring at least one of a circumference, a maximal diameter, or a minimal diameter of one or more features of the anatomical structure of interest contained in the acquired image(s) to determine an anatomical structure size. The method still further comprises reconciling the anatomical structure size and an implant size.

Abstract: A method for selecting a medical device for use in the performance of a medical procedure. The method comprises acquiring image data relating to an anatomical region of interest of a patient's body and generating a multi-dimensional depiction of the anatomical region of interest using the acquired image data. The method further comprises defining a plurality of points relative to the multi-dimensional depiction, determining one or more measurements based on the defined plurality of points, and then selecting a medical device to be used based on the determined measurements.

Abstract: A method for evaluating the placement of a prosthetic heart valve in a structure of interest. The method comprises acquiring one or more depictions of an anatomical region of interest that includes the structure of interest, wherein each depiction shows the structure of interest and/or the blood pool volume of the left ventricular outflow tract (LVOT) of the patient's heart. The method further comprises designating one or more positions in at least one of the one or more depictions wherein each position corresponds to a respective position in the structure of interest at which the prosthetic valve may be placed. The method still further comprises predicting, for each of the one or more designated positions, an amount of blood flow obstruction through the LVOT of the patient's heart that would occur if the prosthetic valve was to be placed at a corresponding position in the structure of interest.

Abstract: A vehicle and a method for enhancing wireless communication for the vehicle are provided. The vehicle includes a glass panel that is disposed on a roof of the vehicle and an electrically conductive coating applied to the glass panel. The conductive coating is electrically connected to an electrically conductive portion of a vehicle body. The method for enhancing wireless communication for the vehicle includes coating a glass panel of a vehicle roof with an electrically conductive coating and electrically connecting the conductive coating to an electrically conductive portion of a vehicle body.

Abstract: A method includes acquiring process data collected in an industrial process control and automation system. The method also includes reducing a dimension space of the process data by combining two or more parameters of the process data or examining a frequency response of the process data. The method further includes determining a change in a process based on a change in the process data in the reduced dimension space. The method also includes outputting a result based on the determined change in the process.

Abstract: A method of analyzing a hollow anatomical structure of interest for percutaneous implantation. The method comprises acquiring image data of an anatomical region of interest that includes the anatomical structure of interest, and generating a segmented model of the anatomical region of interest using the acquired image data. The method further comprises obtaining image(s) of the anatomical structure of interest by sectioning out intervening anatomical structures from the segmented model thereof, identifying one or more pertinent landmarks of the anatomical structure of interest in the acquired image(s), and measuring at least one of a circumference, a maximal diameter, or a minimal diameter of one or more features of the anatomical structure of interest contained in the acquired image(s) to determine an anatomical structure size. The method still further comprises reconciling the anatomical structure size and an implant size.

Abstract: A controller reference trajectory design technique to enable high-performing automatic grade change performed by a model predictive control (MPC). Techniques include: (1) automatic determination of appropriate process output reference trajectory delays to enable optimum coordination of process input movements; (2) providing the entire planning process output reference trajectory ramp at the start of the grade change instead of just incrementally as the grade change progresses, again enabling movement of the process inputs to drive process outputs along the planned future path instead of just towards the current target; and (3) use of the process input forced ramping to allow linear ramping of process inputs with optimal coordination of other process input movements to keep all process outputs following the desired trajectories. The technical benefits are faster and higher performing grade changes.

Abstract: A method for selecting a medical device for use in the performance of a medical procedure. The method comprises acquiring image data relating to an anatomical region of interest of a patient's body and generating a multi-dimensional depiction of the anatomical region of interest using the acquired image data. The method further comprises defining a plurality of points relative to the multi-dimensional depiction, determining one or more measurements based on the defined plurality of points, and then selecting a medical device to be used based on the determined measurements.

Abstract: A method includes obtaining one or more models associated with a model-based controller in an industrial process having multiple actuator arrays and performing spatial tuning of the controller. The spatial tuning includes identifying weighting matrices that suppress one or more frequency components in actuator profiles of the actuator arrays. The spatial tuning could also include finding a worst-case cutoff frequency over all output channels for each process input, designing the weighting matrices to penalize higher-frequency actuator variability based on the model(s) and the cutoff frequencies, and finding a multiplier for a spatial frequency weighted actuator variability term in a function that guarantees robust spatial stability. The controller could be configured to use a function during control of the industrial process, where a change to one or more terms of the function alters operation of the controller and the industrial process and at least one term is based on the weighting matrices.

Abstract: A method of analyzing a hollow anatomical structure of interest for percutaneous implantation. The method comprises acquiring image data of an anatomical region of interest that includes the anatomical structure of interest, and generating a segmented model of the anatomical region of interest using the acquired image data. The method further comprises obtaining image(s) of the anatomical structure of interest by sectioning out intervening anatomical structures from the segmented model thereof, identifying one or more pertinent landmarks of the anatomical structure of interest in the acquired image(s), and measuring at least one of a circumference, a maximal diameter, or a minimal diameter of one or more features of the anatomical structure of interest contained in the acquired image(s) to determine an anatomical structure size. The method still further comprises reconciling the anatomical structure size and an implant size.

Abstract: A vehicle and a method for enhancing wireless communication for the vehicle are provided. The vehicle includes a glass panel that is disposed on a roof of the vehicle and an electrically conductive coating applied to the glass panel. The conductive coating is electrically connected to an electrically conductive portion of a vehicle body. The method for enhancing wireless communication for the vehicle includes coating a glass panel of a vehicle roof with an electrically conductive coating and electrically connecting the conductive coating to an electrically conductive portion of a vehicle body.

Abstract: A method for selecting a medical device for use in the performance of a medical procedure. The method comprises acquiring image data relating to an anatomical region of interest of a patient's body and generating a multi-dimensional depiction of the anatomical region of interest using the acquired image data. The method further comprises defining a plurality of points relative to the multi-dimensional depiction, determining one or more measurements based on the defined plurality of points, and then selecting a medical device to be used based on the determined measurements.

Abstract: A method includes acquiring process data collected in an industrial process control and automation system. The method also includes reducing a dimension space of the process data by combining two or more parameters of the process data or examining a frequency response of the process data. The method further includes determining a change in a process based on a change in the process data in the reduced dimension space. The method also includes outputting a result based on the determined change in the process.

Abstract: A method includes obtaining a model associated with a model-based controller in an industrial process having multiple actuator arrays and performing temporal tuning of the controller. The temporal tuning includes adjusting one or more parameters of a multivariable filter used to smooth reference trajectories of actuator profiles of the actuator arrays. The temporal tuning could also include obtaining one or more uncertainty specifications for one or more temporal parameters of the model, obtaining one or more overshoot limits for the actuator profiles, identifying a minimum bound for profile trajectory tuning parameters, and identifying one or more of the profile trajectory tuning parameters that minimize one or more measurement settling times without exceeding the one or more overshoot limits. The controller could be configured to use the adjusted parameter(s) during control of the industrial process such that the adjusting of the parameter(s) alters operation of the controller and the industrial process.

Abstract: A method for evaluating the placement of a prosthetic heart valve in a structure of interest. The method comprises acquiring one or more depictions of an anatomical region of interest that includes the structure of interest, wherein each depiction shows the structure of interest and/or the blood pool volume of the left ventricular outflow tract (LVOT) of the patient's heart. The method further comprises designating one or more positions in at least one of the one or more depictions wherein each position corresponds to a respective position in the structure of interest at which the prosthetic valve may be placed. The method still further comprises predicting, for each of the one or more designated positions, an amount of blood flow obstruction through the LVOT of the patient's heart that would occur if the prosthetic valve was to be placed at a corresponding position in the structure of interest.

Abstract: A method for evaluating the placement of a prosthetic heart valve in a structure of interest. The method comprises acquiring one or more depictions of an anatomical region of interest that includes the structure of interest, wherein each depiction shows the structure of interest and/or the blood pool volume of the left ventricular outflow tract (LVOT) of the patient's heart. The method further comprises designating one or more positions in at least one of the one or more depictions wherein each position corresponds to a respective position in the structure of interest at which the prosthetic valve may be placed. The method still further comprises predicting, for each of the one or more designated positions, an amount of blood flow obstruction through the LVOT of the patient's heart that would occur if the prosthetic valve was to be placed at a corresponding position in the structure of interest.

Abstract: Sheetmaking cross-directional (CD) control requires a sophisticated model-based controller whose operation requires an accurate model of process behavior, but due to the complexity of the process, identifying these process models is challenging. Current techniques rely on open-loop process experimentation. Using non-causal scalar transfer functions for the steady-state CD process model and controller model avoid the problem of large dimensions associated with the CD process. These non-causal transfer functions can be represented by causal transfer functions that are equivalent to the non-causal ones in the sense of the output spectrum. A closed-loop optimal input design framework is proposed based on these causal equivalent models. CD actuators have responses in both sides along the cross direction which can be viewed as a non-causal behavior.