Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatuses are described for receiving image data and generating, based on the image data a set of instructions. The instructions may be configured to describe a method of weaving string around a loom so as to generate a string art representation of the received image.

Abstract: A leading edge for use as a leading edge reinforcement on a blade or airfoil part. The leading edge has a main body that includes two leg sections. A metal deposition layer is applied to the main body to form the outer end portion of the leading edge. The main body can be formed of one or more pieces.

Abstract: A leading edge for use as a leading edge reinforcement on a blade or air foil part. The leading edge has a main body that includes two leg sections. A metal deposition layer is applied to the main body to form the outer end portion of the leading edge. The main body can be formed of one or more pieces.

Abstract: A roof structure (20) for an openable, rigid motor vehicle roof comprises a forward roof part (22), forward roof frame parts (24) laterally adjoining the forward roof part (22), a rearward roof part (26) and rearward roof frame parts (28) laterally adjoining the rearward roof part (26), wherein the forward and rearward roof frame parts (24, 28) are pivotable relative to each other about an axis extending perpendicular to the vehicle longitudinal plane and are storable in a position, in which their inner sides are oriented towards each other, and the forward roof part (22) is pivotable relative to the forward roof frame parts (24) and the rearward roof part (26) is pivotable relative to the rearward roof frame parts (28) about respective axes that extend perpendicular to the vehicle longitudinal plane.

Abstract: A solar collector has a polygonal top panel forming a top face and having at least three edges, a similarly polygonal bottom panel forming a bottom face directed away from the top face and fitted congruently to the top panel to form a flow passage extending between the faces, and at least four connectors projecting from at least three of the edges.

Abstract: A heat exchanger integrated into the transmission oil pan transfers heat from post-catalyst exhaust gases to the transmission oil. Inlet and outlet ducts route exhaust gas between the heat exchanger and an exhaust pipe located downstream of the catalyst. The exhaust pipe accommodates a control valve that diverts exhaust gas flow to the heat exchanger during the warm-up phase, or to the tailpipe during steady state operation. A control function is provided to monitor transmission oil temperature and engine operating conditions and to control actuation of the valve. The main input parameter to the control function is the transmission oil temperature.

Abstract: A heat exchanger integrated into the transmission oil pan transfers heat from post-catalyst exhaust gases to the transmission oil. Inlet and outlet ducts route exhaust gas between the heat exchanger and an exhaust pipe located downstream of the catalyst. The exhaust pipe accommodates a control valve that diverts exhaust gas flow to the heat exchanger during the warm-up phase, or to the tailpipe during steady state operation. A control function is provided to monitor transmission oil temperature and engine operating conditions and to control actuation of the valve. The main input parameter to the control function is the transmission oil temperature.

Abstract: A super-finished rear axle gear set for a vehicle is provided for improving rear axle efficiency. The rear axle gear set includes a ring gear and a pinion gear. The super-finish is applied to at least the ring gear teeth and pinion gear teeth. The super-finish causes the teeth to be smoother, thus decreasing the coefficient of friction between the teeth when the pinion gear teeth drive the ring gear.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for thinning fruit by using the active substance metamitron and corresponding metamitron-containing fruit thinning formulations.

Abstract: A method for correcting a colour image, wherein the image being represented by a plurality of colour values, the method comprising the steps of: determining local texture features of the image based on the colour values; and correcting the colour values based on the local texture features.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for color correction for images, in particular for digital still camera images, including the following steps: an image is analyzed with respect to particular features assigned to a variety of image classes, each class having particular characteristics; the analysis based on a comparison of the image data of said image with a data base including data for assigning said image to a particular image class; said particular image class is associated with at least one color correction process adapted to implement color correction for the assigned image class.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for correcting at least one color of a photographic image including at least one pattern area or image pattern with a predictably known color or memory color, said image being transferred to a digital representation, wherein the method comprises the following steps: said at least one pattern area or image pattern is being detected with respect to its presence and its location, and preferably also with respect to its dimensions; an existing color in the at least one detected pattern area or image pattern is being determined; at least one replacement color value (memory color) is being provided, said value being related to the respective at least one pattern area or image pattern and the determined existing color is replaced by said at least one replacement color value, to correct the color in the image pattern or image area.

Abstract: Color correction method for correcting the colors of photographic images represented by image data, said image data defining color values, comprising the steps of:

Abstract: An apparatus to coat cylinder bores with precise thickness and adhesion having a nozzle for effecting a hollow conical spray pattern of an emulsion about an axis, a highly pressurized supply of emulsion to the nozzle, the emulsion containing solid lubricant in fluid suspension and means for controllably moving the nozzle within the cylinder bore to deposit a coating of the emulsion in the thickness range of 8-13 microns. A method for coating cylinder bores includes preparing the cylinder bore surface to expose fresh metal free of contamination, generating a hollow conical spray consisting of fine mist droplets of a solid lubricant emulsion (the conical spray having an effective base with a diameter greater than the diameter of the cylinder bore), and moving the apex of the conical spray along the axis of the bore at a uniform speed to deposit a coating of the emulsion on the interior of such cylinder bore in a thickness no greater than 20 microns.

Abstract: A foamed plastic basin body for a sanitary basin is provided with a die in which a shell of thermoplastic foil, previously heated to a bonding temperature above the deep-drawing temperature is bonded by a deep-drawing die which serves to shape the shell.

Abstract: A base for a loudspeaker enclosure is formed of a lower base disk, an upper support disk and an interposed spacer element which together define an internal hollow space to which structure-borne sound is transmitted. The area of contact between the spacer element and the disks is relatively small is comparison to the area of the disks which defines the hollow space at top and bottom sides thereof. In a preferred embodiment, the disks are formed of a sound-insulating material, preferably rubber, and the spacer element is a spacer ring that peripherally defines the hollow space. Also, a bracing foot, preferably of an inverted frustoconical shape, may be carried upon the upper support disk, for which purpose a support plate is centrally mounted thereon.