Abstract: A device and a computer-implemented method for data-efficient active machine learning. Annotated data are provided. A model is trained for a classification of the data as a function of the annotated data. The model trained in this way is calibrated, as a function of the annotated data, with regard to confidence for a correctness of the classification of the annotated data by the model. For unannotated data, the confidence for the correctness of the classification of the unannotated data is determined, using the model calibrated in this way. The unannotated data for the active machine learning whose confidence satisfies a criterion is acquired from the unannotated data.

Abstract: A method for controlling a motor vehicle having at least one park lock. A drive train of the motor vehicle has a drive motor, wheel, and a transmission. An operating element actuates the park lock, which can assume a blocking position, in which the park lock blocks the drive train and/or a part of the drive train, and a release position. After actuation of the operating element, the park lock is switched from the release position into the blocking position (or vice versa). Here, the speed of the motor vehicle is determined. After actuation of the operating element and if the park lock assumes the release position beforehand, it is checked whether the speed is greater than a predefined first threshold value. If this check was successful, a first warning signal is produced; and the switching of the park lock into the blocking position is performed.

Abstract: A device and a computer-implemented method for data-efficient active machine learning. Annotated data are provided. A model is trained for a classification of the data as a function of the annotated data. The model trained in this way is calibrated, as a function of the annotated data, with regard to confidence for a correctness of the classification of the annotated data by the model. For unannotated data, the confidence for the correctness of the classification of the unannotated data is determined, using the model calibrated in this way. The unannotated data for the active machine learning whose confidence satisfies a criterion is acquired from the unannotated data.

Abstract: A method for controlling a motor vehicle having at least one park lock. A drive train of the motor vehicle has a drive motor, wheel, and a transmission. An operating element actuates the park lock, which can assume a blocking position, in which the park lock blocks the drive train and/or a part of the drive train, and a release position. After actuation of the operating element, the park lock is switched from the release position into the blocking position (or vice versa). Here, the speed of the motor vehicle is determined. After actuation of the operating element and if the park lock assumes the release position beforehand, it is checked whether the speed is greater than a predefined first threshold value. If this check was successful, a first warning signal is produced; and the switching of the park lock into the blocking position is performed.

Abstract: Drip catching device for bottles with contents of all types comprising an annular body made of sponge which may be attached to the neck of a bottle.

Abstract: The present invention includes an irrigation controller utilizing a “virtual” dial. In particular, the present invention contemplates an electronic programming and controlling interface that is controlled according to actuation of a simple on/off switch (i.e., a binary switch), preferably a push button. For example, in one embodiment, an irrigation controller is provided wherein a rotary dial is replaced with a circular liquid crystal display. The LCD contains segments peripherally on its screen that are energized according to the desired function selected by the user. The segment that is “on” at a particular time will correspond to visual indicia on the panel of the controller to inform the user which function is operable at that particular time. The user can then advance to the next segment on the LCD screen by pressing a button located elsewhere on the controller panel.

Abstract: The present invention includes an irrigation controller utilizing a “virtual” dial. In particular, the present invention contemplates an electronic programming and controlling interface that is controlled according to actuation of a simple on/off switch (i.e., a binary switch), preferably a push button. For example, in one embodiment, an irrigation controller is provided wherein a rotary dial is replaced with a circular liquid crystal display. The LCD contains segments peripherally on its screen that are energized according to the desired function selected by the user. The segment that is “on” at a particular time will correspond to visual indicia on the panel of the controller to inform the user which function is operable at that particular time. The user can then advance to the next segment on the LCD screen by pressing a button located elsewhere on the controller panel.

Abstract: An isolated and purified Pfiesteria toxin having the NMR spectra given in FIG. 1 herein is described. The toxin may be produced by (a) culturing a Pfiesteria species in a growth media to produce Pfiesteria toxin therein; (b) separating a first fraction of organic compounds including said Pfiesteria toxin from said growth media; and then (c) separating a second fraction consisting essentially of said Pfiesteria toxin from said first fraction by chromatography with porous silica beads.