Abstract: A method performed by a resource directory node for registration of resources offered by endpoints in a resource directory comprises receiving (S201) from a first endpoint a registration request, wherein the registration request comprises information on one or more resources of the first endpoint. The method further comprises analysing (S202) the information on the one or more resources of the first endpoint with reference to the resource directory, and determining (S203) based on the analysis if at least one of the resources of the first endpoint should be registered. The method also comprises, if it is determined that at least one of the resources of the first endpoint should be registered, entering (S204) registration information for the at least one resource to be registered into the resource directory and sending registration confirmation to the first endpoint.

Abstract: A mobile sensor frame (aka StorTRACK) for warehouse inventory management is provided. The mobile sensor frame has forklift sleeves to allow handling by a forklift truck. A vertically oriented frame is mounted and has multiple cameras distributed thereon. A motor-controlled translation system is onboard for moving the vertically oriented frame in vertical direction along with the platform. An on-board computer is used for controlling operational control of the mobile sensor frame by monitoring the direction of motion of the mobile sensor frame relative to a ground surface, and performing data acquisition of the multiple cameras. The mobile sensor frame allows for faster cycle counting at a larger footprint than e.g. a drone system.

Abstract: A concrete mix separating device for generating cement slurry from a concrete mix includes a bar, which is insertable between adjacent sections of a concrete chute so that a gap is created between the adjacent sections. The bar is sized so that aggregate of a concrete mix, which passes through the concrete chute, is selectively excluded from passing through the gap. Cement slurry, which is substantially free of aggregate, is generated from the concrete mix and passes through the gap. A funnel is attached to the bar so that the funnel is positioned below the gap upon insertion of the bar between the adjacent sections of the concrete chute. The funnel directs the cement slurry into a receptacle, such as a bucket or a wheelbarrow, which is positioned below the funnel.

Abstract: A composition comprising silica shells conjugated to a TLR7 agonist and methods of using the composition are provided.

Abstract: An apparatus in the form of a USB port and cable storage assembly includes a housing, a displaceable cord cleat and a USB port carried on the cord cleat. The housing includes a cleat receiver and opposed stop receivers. The cord cleat includes a stem and a faceplate. The apparatus also includes an actuator, displacing the cord cleat toward a deployed position, a guideway on the housing and the cord cleat and a cord receiver along an outer edge of the faceplate.

Abstract: An apparatus in the form of a USB port and cable storage assembly includes a housing, a displaceable cord cleat and a USB port carried on the cord cleat.

Abstract: An optical system for shaping a wavefront of an electric field of an input light beam to be projected into a target volume including a first optical element, a spatial light modulator used to control light distribution in at least one transverse plane in the target volume. An intermediate optical element located on an optical axis, after the first optical element on a trajectory of the light beam for modulating the phase or the amplitude of the electric field of the input light beam is included. A second optical element for modulating the phase or the amplitude of the electric field of the input light beam is used to control the axial position of the transverse plane in the target volume. The second optical element is situated on the optical axis after the at least one intermediate optical element on the trajectory of the light beam.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide an auxiliary battery charging system for monitoring and regulating the energy flow to an auxiliary battery in a vehicle. More specifically, the auxiliary battery charging system of the present disclosure includes a monitoring controller configured to operate with a plurality of sensors, a display device and a battery charger to display the battery status (such as temperature, voltage, time of last charge); initiate charging of the auxiliary battery when the auxiliary battery voltage reaches a predetermined minimum voltage; and disable the charging process when the auxiliary battery voltage has reached an optimum level.

Abstract: A system for determining a need for a vehicle windshield wiper blade replacement includes a detector for detecting a wiper blade operating noise and a processor configured to determine a wear condition requiring wiper blade replacement from the detected wiper blade operating noise. On determining the wear condition, the processor provides a display including at least a windshield wiper blade wear condition warning and a listing of one or more suggested replacement wiper blades. The visible display may further include a listing of one or more suggestions of locations for acquiring the replacement wiper blades. Related methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: A system for determining a need for a vehicle windshield wiper blade replacement includes a detector for detecting a wiper blade operating noise and a processor configured to determine a wear condition requiring wiper blade replacement from the detected wiper blade operating noise. On determining the wear condition, the processor provides a display including at least a windshield wiper blade wear condition warning and a listing of one or more suggested replacement wiper blades. The visible display may further include a listing of one or more suggestions of locations for acquiring the replacement wiper blades. Related methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention concerns an optical system for shaping the wavefront of the electric field of an input light beam (1) to be projected into a target volume (5), including: —a first optical element (2), which is a spatial light modulator used to control light distribution in at least one transverse plane (51, 52, 53) in the target volume (5), —at least one intermediate optical element (4) being located, on an optical axis (z), after the first optical element (2) on a trajectory of the light beam (1) for modulating the phase and/or the amplitude of the electric field of the input light beam, and —a second optical element (3) for modulating the phase and/or the amplitude of the electric field of the input light beam, and used to control the axial position of the at least one transverse plane (51, 52, 53) in the target volume (5), the second optical element (3) being situated on the optical axis (z) after the at least one intermediate optical element (4) on the trajectory of the light beam (1).

Abstract: A system for ventilating a vehicle cabin includes a powered vent, such as a window or sunroof, for opening and closing to selectively ventilate the vehicle cabin. A controller may be provided for: (1) opening the powered vent based on a pre-determined opening time; (2) controlling the powered vent to activate based on a pre-determined parking location; and/or (3) controlling the powered vent to activate based on a sunlight intensity.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide an auxiliary battery charging system for monitoring and regulating the energy flow to an auxiliary battery in a vehicle. More specifically, the auxiliary battery charging system of the present disclosure includes a monitoring controller configured to operate with a plurality of sensors, a display device and a battery charger to display the battery status (such as temperature, voltage, time of last charge); initiate charging of the auxiliary battery when the auxiliary battery voltage reaches a predetermined minimum voltage; and disable the charging process when the auxiliary battery voltage has reached an optimum level.

Abstract: A method of treating a solid lignocellulosic material (10) in which the solid lignocellulosic material (10) is subjected to a treatment, called a mechano-chemical treatment (1), of mixing and chemical degradation of the solid lignocellulosic material (10) so as to form an intermediate composition having a hydrated lignocellulosic material whose enzymatic digestibility is increased relative to the digestibility of the solid lignocellulosic starting material (10), then; the hydrated lignocellulosic material is subjected to a treatment, called a mechano-chemical treatment (2), in which a dispersion is formed, called an aqueous dispersion, of the hydrated lignocellulosic material (10) in an aqueous composition, the aqueous dispersion including at least one enzyme for degrading the hydrated lignocellulosic material (10).

Abstract: An apparatus for storing a defibrillator, such as an AED, on a host structure includes a container shell mountable to the host structure. The container shell may be used to store the defibrillator within it. Also included in the container shell is a vibration-dampening material disposed between the host structure and the housing of the defibrillator. The vibration-dampening material is configured to reduce an amount of vibration of the host structure imparted to the defibrillator. This is especially useful for storing AEDs on means of transportation, i.e. where the traveling host structure is a bus, an airplane, a ship, or an elevator, and where the vibration sources from its propulsion system.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to manufacturing a medical device in a way that minimizes the possibility of defects. Because of the general increasing desire to eliminate lead from the environment, electronic producers are removing lead from their manufacturing processes. The lead had beneficial qualities, however, in that it prevented other metals, in particular tin, from developing “whiskers,” believed to be caused from thermal and mechanical stress of the tin parts or components. Removing the lead has caused an increasing incidence of failure in electronic devices. Many vendors, believing that lead-free devices are universally desirable, routinely substitute lead-free components for components that previously contained lead. Oftentimes these substitutions are made without knowledge of the buyer. Some devices, in particular life-saving devices, may be adversely affected by such a substitution.

Abstract: A vehicle door includes a door body, a window panel, a window regulator rail and a lifter plate. The door body defines a window opening and a window panel is slidably supported in the door body. The window regulator rail is mounted to the vehicle frame and the lifter plate is slidably coupled to the window regulator rail for up and down sliding movement along the window regulator rail. The lifter plate includes a window glass support portion supporting a lower edge of a window panel and a water deflecting structure that is configured and arranged to deflect water running down the window panel away from the window regulator rail.

Abstract: A vehicle door includes a door body, a window panel, a window regulator rail and a lifter plate. The door body defines a window opening and a window panel is slidably supported in the door body. The window regulator rail is mounted to the vehicle frame and the lifter plate is slidably coupled to the window regulator rail for up and down sliding movement along the window regulator rail. The lifter plate includes a window glass support portion supporting a lower edge of a window panel and a water deflecting structure that is configured and arranged to deflect water running down the window panel away from the window regulator rail.

Abstract: In an elegant stepwise process for the production of intermediates of thromboxanes such as TXB.sub.2 from a chiral glucose starting material such as .alpha.-methylglucoside, those steps comprising: ##STR1## A key modification introduced in this synthetic sequence is the use of 4-dimethylaminopyridine for the selective alkylation of primary alcohols in the presence of unprotected secondary alcohols and for the controlled acylation of methylglucoside. The former application has large potential use in the synthesis of nucleosides, polynucleotides, and carbohydrate derivatives.