Abstract: A system for estimating both thickness and wear state of refractory material of a metallurgical furnace, including at least one processor including a database of simulated frequency domain data named simulated spectra representing simulated shock waves reflected in simulated refractory materials of known state and thickness, each simulated spectrum being correlated with both known state and thickness data of the considered simulated refractory material, wherein the at least one processor is configured to record a reflected shock wave as a time domain signal, and to convert it into frequency domain data named experimental spectrum, and are further configured to compare the experimental spectrum with at least a plurality of simulated spectra from the database, to determine the best fitting simulated spectrum with the experimental spectrum and to estimate thickness and state of the refractory material of the furnace using known state and thickness data correlated with the best fitting simulated spectrum.

Abstract: A method of writing data to a transparent substrate comprises forming a first voxel by focusing a first laser pulse on a first location in a transparent substrate; and forming a second voxel by focusing a second laser pulse on a second location in the transparent substrate. The first laser pulse and the second laser pulse have different amplitudes, resulting in the first and second voxels having different strengths. Also provided are a system useful for implementing the method; an optical data storage medium obtainable by the method; and a method of reading data from the optical data storage medium.

Abstract: A method of writing data to a transparent substrate comprises forming a first voxel by focusing a first laser pulse on a first location in a transparent substrate; and forming a second voxel by focusing a second laser pulse on a second location in the transparent substrate. The first laser pulse and the second laser pulse have different amplitudes, resulting in the first and second voxels having different strengths. Also provided are a system useful for implementing the method; an optical data storage medium obtainable by the method; and a method of reading data from the optical data storage medium.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for identifying multiple skulls and different subjects, using (i) a 3D model of each skull and (ii) one or more clear photos of the face of each candidate subject, wherein the method comprises the steps of: detecting craniometric points on the 3D skull models; estimating the thickness and direction of the soft facial tissue; detecting cephalometric landmarks in the face photos; and filtering on the basis of morphometric consistencies between the skull and the face, craniofacial superimposition in multiple photos, and decision making.

Abstract: Example embodiments relate to a method for cut-in identification and classification. An example embodiment includes a obtaining operational data about one or more vehicles; based on the operational data, identifying the presence of one or more cut-ins within the operational data; extracting, from the operational data, cut-in data that depicts one or more of the cut-ins identified within the operational data; and, based on the extracted cut-in data, training a model for controlling an autonomous vehicle. Identifying the presence of a given cut-in includes: determining that at least one vertex of a bounding box surrounding a vehicle was located more than a threshold distance within a lane being navigated by a given vehicle; and determining that the ability of the given vehicle to maintain its course and speed was impeded by the presence of the particular additional vehicle within the lane.

Abstract: Systems, methods, client devices, and non-transitory computer-readable media are disclosed for utilizing an augmented reality (AR) data channel to enable shared augmented reality video calls which facilitate the sharing of and interaction with AR elements during video calls. For example, the disclosed systems can establish a video call between client devices that include a video (and audio) data channel and an AR data channel. Moreover, in one or more embodiments, the disclosed systems enable one of the client devices to transmit AR data (e.g., AR element identifiers, AR elements, object vectors, participant identifiers) through an AR data channel to cause the other client device to render an AR element on a video captured by the other client device during a video call. Indeed, the disclosed systems can enable AR environments, AR effects, AR-based activities, and/or individual AR elements during a video call utilizing an AR data channel.

Abstract: A system for estimating both thickness and wear state of refractory material (1) of a metallurgical furnace (12), including at least on processor including a database of simulated frequency domain data named simulated spectra representing simulated shock waves reflected in simulated refractory materials of known state and thickness, each simulated spectrum being correlated with both known state and thickness data of the considered simulated refractory material, wherein the at least one processor is configured to record a reflected shock wave as a time domain signal, and to convert it into frequency domain data named experimental spectrum, and are further configured to compare the experimental spectrum with at least a plurality of simulated spectra from the database, to determine the best fitting simulated spectrum with the experimental spectrum and to estimate thickness and state of the refractory material (1) of the furnace (12) using known state and thickness data correlated with the best fitting simulated

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method and an imaging device for multi-color imaging using frequency-modulated illumination. The method comprises a step of providing electromagnetic radiation with a plurality of different wavelengths, comprising a step of modulating each wavelength with a different modulation frequency, a step of illuminating a target with the modulated electromagnetic radiation, in particular for excitation of a target, a step of sensing electromagnetic radiation emitted from the target, in particular the luminescence, more in particular the fluorescence, and a step of processing the data obtained in the step of sensing.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method and an imaging device for multi-color imaging using frequency-modulated illumination. The method comprises a step of providing electromagnetic radiation with a plurality of different wavelengths, comprising a step of modulating each wavelength with a different modulation frequency, a step of illuminating a target with the modulated electromagnetic radiation, in particular for excitation of a target, a step of sensing electromagnetic radiation emitted from the target, in particular the luminescence, more in particular the fluorescence, and a step of processing the data obtained in the step of sensing.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for detecting hydrocarbon spill in an aqueous medium from a plurality of images of the surface of the aqueous medium obtained by an infrared camera comprising analyzing an image of the plurality of images; checking whether at least one region that could be identified as spill is displayed in the image, in case of positive result, assessing whether the point representing a multidimensional vector of characteristics associated with the region is within a reference zone defined in a multidimensional space, this reference zone being representative of multidimensional vectors of characteristics of regions corresponding to real spills; if it is determined that the point representing the multidimensional vector of characteristics is within the multidimensional reference zone, generating a warning signal of spill.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for producing healthy fats characterized by being solid at room temperature and by having a high percentage of monounsaturated fatty acids/polyunsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs/PUFAs) and a low percentage of saturated fatty acids (SFAs). Furthermore, trans fatty acids are not generated while implementing the method.

Abstract: The invention shows improved operational conditions. It comprises a floating structure with a single floating central body (1), provided with an elongated configuration according to a longitudinal direction, wherein the lower portion of the central body (1) is intended to be submerged. It additionally comprises: a base (3) located in the upper portion of the central body (1) to support at least one wind turbine (4); and at least four legs (2) located in the lower portion of the central body (1) and provided with: a) a first end, by which they are integrally attached to the central body (1); b) a second end, opposite to the first end, and more distant from the central body (1); and c) at least a porch (6) located in the second end of each leg (2), said porch (6) comprising a first drilling (12) in longitudinal direction to anchor the floating platform to the sea bed (5).

Abstract: A motor-driven concrete cutting saw and method in which the motor has an idler gear, a top slider gear slidably engageable and disengageable with the idler gear; and a bottom slider gear slidably engageable and disengageable with the idler gear. Both the top and bottom slider gears have two toothed disks, and the idler gear has two toothed disks, a main gap, and a third toothed disk. The toothed disks are sized to produce, when engaged with one another, multiple speeds including a neutral setting that would allow the motor to disengage from the saw blade while running.

Abstract: The invention shows improved operational conditions. It comprises a floating structure with a single floating central body (1), provided with an elongated configuration according to a longitudinal direction, wherein the lower portion of the central body (1) is intended to be submerged. It additionally comprises: a base (3) located in the upper portion of the central body (1) to support at least one wind turbine (4); and at least four legs (2) located in the lower portion of the central body (1) and provided with: a) a first end, by which they are integrally attached to the central body (1); b) a second end, opposite to the first end, and more distant from the central body (1); and c) at least a porch (6) located in the second end of each leg (2), said porch (6) comprising a first drilling (12) in longitudinal direction to anchor the floating platform to the sea bed (5).

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for detecting hydrocarbon spill in an aqueous medium from a plurality of images of the surface of the aqueous medium obtained by an infrared camera comprising analysing an image of the plurality of images; checking whether at least one region that could be identified as spill is displayed in the image, in case of positive result, assessing whether the point representing a multidimensional vector of characteristics associated with the region is within a reference zone defined in a multidimensional space, this reference zone being representative of multidimensional vectors of characteristics of regions corresponding to real spills; if it is determined that the point representing the multidimensional vector of characteristics is within the multidimensional reference zone, generating a warning signal of spill.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of domperidone or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof at low doses to prevent and/or treat a disease associated with an alteration of the immune response such as Leishmaniosis.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of domperidone or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof at low doses to prevent and/or treat a disease associated with an alteration of the immune response such as Leishmaniosis.