Abstract: The invention relates to a system for monitoring the operation of a ship comprising a plurality of sensors, which are designed to monitor equipment of the ship and/or people and objects on board the ship, a central computer connected to the sensors in a communicating manner, and a plurality of reporting units connected to the central computer in a communicating manner, wherein the reporting units are grouped in a plurality of reporting groups, corresponding to organisational units for operationally and nautically controlling the ship, and the central computer is designed for informing a reporting unit associated with a predetermined reporting group according to an event detected by at least one sensor, characterised in that at least one of the sensors is a video camera, a LIDAR and/or a radar system, wherein at least one of the sensors or the central computer is designed for face, gesture and/or facial expression recognition and the detected event is a face, gesture and/or a facial expression.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system for locating an object and optionally determining the dimension thereof in a specified area/space, comprising a plurality of cameras which capture the area from different locations, wherein a common detection region is provided for each of at least two cameras which are arranged at different locations; means for marking an object detected simultaneously by at least two cameras in the images captured by the respective cameras; and means for determining the position of the object marked in the images of the cameras by calculating the respective line of position between each camera and the object detected by each camera and by calculating the coordinates of the object at the intersection of the lines of position in a coordinate system mapping the area.

Abstract: A system for detecting a man-overboard event, comprising a plurality of first computing units having at least one optical sensor with a predetermined detection range and a second computing unit connected to the plurality of computing units, characterized in that each first computing unit is designed, independently of the others, to evaluate the data sensed by the at least one optical sensor of the respective first computing unit to determine whether a man-overboard event is present on the basis of these data and, when a man-overboard event (event) is present, to report this to the second computing unit, wherein the second computing unit is designed to output an alarm and/or a control command to carry out a man-overboard manoeuvre.

Abstract: A method for operating a supercharged internal combustion engine. Before a cold start of the engine, an electric drive device of an electrically assisted exhaust-gas turbocharger of the engine is activated such that fresh air is compressed by a compressor of the turbocharger and, in the process, is heated and is conveyed via an open overrun air recirculation valve arranged downstream of the compressor, through a short circuit back to a suction side of the compressor of the turbocharger. A proportion of the air that is heated by way of the short-circuit operation of the compressor is, downstream of the compressor and upstream of a closed throttle flap of the engine, conducted via a secondary air system into an exhaust manifold and from there via a wastegate of the turbocharger into the catalytic converters of an exhaust-gas aftertreatment device of the engine.

Abstract: Described herein are methods and compositions for treating and/or preventing a microbial infection. Aspects of the invention relate to administering to a subject an agent that inhibits CGRP release and CGRP receptors. In some embodiments of any of the aspects, a subject has been diagnosed with having, or is at risk of having, a microbial infection.

Abstract: A conversational assistant for conversational engagement platform can contain various modules including a user-model augmentation module, a dialogue management module, and a user-state analysis input/output module. The dialogue management module receives metrics tied to a user from the other modules to understand a current topic and a user's emotions regarding the current topic from the user-state analysis input/output module and then adapts dialogue from the dialogue management module to the user based on dialogue rules factoring in these different metrics. The dialogue rules also factors in both i) a duration of a conversational engagement with the user and ii) an attempt to maintain a positive experience for the user with the conversational engagement. A flexible ontology relationship representation about the user is built and stores learned metrics about the user over time with each conversational engagement, and then in combination with the dialogue rules, drives the conversations with the user.

Abstract: Described herein are methods and compositions for treating and/or preventing a microbial infection. Aspects of the invention relate to administering to a subject an agent that inhibits CGRP release and CGRP receptors. In some embodiments of any of the aspects, a subject has been diagnosed with having, or is at risk of having, a microbial infection.

Abstract: An exhaust system (1) of an internal combustion engine, prior to a first heating-up of the exhaust system (1), has a particle filter (2) and an exhaust line (3) upstream of the particle filter (2). The exhaust system (1) has a carrier element (11) with ash-forming components or ash applied thereto. The carrier element (11) may be on a side of the particle filter (2) facing toward the exhaust line (3). Alternatively, the exhaust system (1) may have a catalytic converter (4) upstream of the particle filter (2), the carrier element (11) that with the ash-forming components or the ash may be applied to the catalytic converter (4).

Abstract: This disclosure describes machine learning techniques for capturing human knowledge for performing a task. In one example, a video device obtains video data of a first user performing the task and one or more sensors generate sensor data during performance of the task. An audio device obtains audio data describing performance of the task. A computation engine applies a machine learning system to correlate the video data to the audio data and sensor data to identify portions of the video, sensor, and audio data that depict a same step of a plurality of steps for performing the task. The machine learning system further processes the correlated data to update a domain model defining performance of the task. A training unit applies the domain model to generate training information for performing the task. An output device outputs the training information for use in training a second user to perform the task.

Abstract: Described herein are methods and compositions for treating and/or preventing a microbial infection. Aspects of the invention relate to administering to a subject an agent that inhibits CGRP release and CGRP receptors. In some embodiments of any of the aspects, a subject has been diagnosed with having, or is at risk of having, a microbial infection.

Abstract: Methods, computing devices, and computer-program products are provided for implementing a virtual personal assistant. In various implementations, a virtual personal assistant can be configured to receive sensory input, including at least two different types of information. The virtual personal assistant can further be configured to determine semantic information from the sensory input, and to identify a context-specific framework. The virtual personal assistant can further be configured to determine a current intent. Determining the current intent can include using the semantic information and the context-specific framework. The virtual personal assistant can further be configured to determine a current input state. Determining the current input state can include using the semantic information and one or more behavioral models. The behavioral models can include one or more interpretations of previously-provided semantic information.

Abstract: Methods, computing devices, and computer-program products are provided for implementing a virtual personal assistant. In various implementations, a virtual personal assistant can be configured to receive sensory input, including at least two different types of information. The virtual personal assistant can further be configured to determine semantic information from the sensory input, and to identify a context-specific framework. The virtual personal assistant can further be configured to determine a current intent. Determining the current intent can include using the semantic information and the context-specific framework. The virtual personal assistant can further be configured to determine a current input state. Determining the current input state can include using the semantic information and one or more behavioral models. The behavioral models can include one or more interpretations of previously-provided semantic information.

Abstract: A method is provided for producing at least one ash-forming element (1) for a particulate filter of an exhaust gas system of a gasoline engine or diesel engine. The method includes providing of a strip-shaped center layer (3), and making receiving holes (6) in the center layer (3). The method continues by providing of a strip-shaped bottom layer (4), and permanently connecting of the bottom layer (4) to the center layer (3). The method proceeds by filling the receiving holes (6) of the center layer (3) with ash-forming components (2), providing a strip-shaped top layer (5), and permanently connecting the top layer (5) to the center layer (3). The method then includes punching out of at least one ash-forming means (1) from the wafer, and making throughflow openings (7) in regions where there are no ash-forming components (2).

Abstract: An exhaust gas system (1) has a main flow path (2) with an exhaust gas aftertreatment device (4), and a bypass flow path (3) that has a fan (5) and a heating apparatus (6). The bypass flow path (3) has opposite ends connected to the main flow path (2) in regions upstream and downstream of the exhaust gas aftertreatment device (4). A shut-off (7) is arranged in the main flow path (2) upstream of the bypass flow path, and a further shut-off (8) is arranged in the main flow path downstream of the bypass flow path.

Abstract: A method is provided for producing at least one ash-forming element (1) for a particulate filter of an exhaust gas system of a gasoline engine or diesel engine. The method includes providing of a strip-shaped center layer (3), and making receiving holes (6) in the center layer (3). The method continues by providing of a strip-shaped bottom layer (4), and permanently connecting of the bottom layer (4) to the center layer (3). The method proceeds by filling the receiving holes (6) of the center layer (3) with ash-forming components (2), providing a strip-shaped top layer (5), and permanently connecting the top layer (5) to the center layer (3). The method then includes punching out of at least one ash-forming means (1) from the wafer, and making throughflow openings (7) in regions where there are no ash-forming components (2).

Abstract: An exhaust system (1) of an internal combustion engine, prior to a first heating-up of the exhaust system (1), has a particle filter (2) and an exhaust line (3) upstream of the particle filter (2). The exhaust system (1) has a carrier element (11) with ash-forming components or ash applied thereto. The carrier element (11) may be on a side of the particle filter (2) facing toward the exhaust line (3). Alternatively, the exhaust system (1) may have a catalytic converter (4) upstream of the particle filter (2), the carrier element (11) that with the ash-forming components or the ash may be applied to the catalytic converter (4).

Abstract: An exhaust gas system (1) has a main flow path (2) with an exhaust gas aftertreatment device (4), and a bypass flow path (3) that has a fan (5) and a heating apparatus (6). The bypass flow path (3) has opposite ends connected to the main flow path (2) in regions upstream and downstream of the exhaust gas aftertreatment device (4). A shut-off (7) is arranged in the main flow path (2) upstream of the bypass flow path, and a further shut-off (8) is arranged in the main flow path downstream of the bypass flow path.

Abstract: A method for producing a gasoline engine exhaust gas system having a particulate filter includes using at least one spacer for positioning at least two components provided for the passage of exhaust gas from the engine. The spacer includes ash-forming constituents. The method then includes permanently connecting the components, and burning the spacer element during a first heating up of the exhaust gas system, thereby releasing the ash-forming constituents and depositing the ash-forming constituents on the particulate filter. An exhaust gas system of a gasoline engine also is provided in a state before a first heating up of the exhaust gas system. The exhaust gas system includes a burnable spacer element between two exhaust gas system components that are provided for the passage of exhaust gas. The burnable spacer elements include ash-forming constituents.

Abstract: A method for producing a gasoline engine exhaust gas system having a particulate filter includes using at least one spacer for positioning at least two components provided for the passage of exhaust gas from the engine. The spacer includes ash-forming constituents. The method then includes permanently connecting the components, and burning the spacer element during a first heating up of the exhaust gas system, thereby releasing the ash-forming constituents and depositing the ash-forming constituents on the particulate filter. An exhaust gas system of a gasoline engine also is provided in a state before a first heating up of the exhaust gas system. The exhaust gas system includes a burnable spacer element between two exhaust gas system components that are provided for the passage of exhaust gas. The burnable spacer elements include ash-forming constituents.

Abstract: A method for producing a gasoline engine exhaust gas system having a particulate filter includes using at least one spacer for positioning at least two components provided for the passage of exhaust gas from the engine. The spacer includes ash-forming constituents. The method then includes permanently connecting the components, and burning the spacer element during a first heating up of the exhaust gas system, thereby releasing the ash-forming constituents and depositing the ash-forming constituents on the particulate filter. An exhaust gas system of a gasoline engine also is provided in a state before a first heating up of the exhaust gas system. The exhaust gas system includes a burnable spacer element between two exhaust gas system components that are provided for the passage of exhaust gas. The burnable spacer elements include ash-forming constituents.