Abstract: A sensor cleaning apparatus, for cleaning a sensor field of a sensor, in particular a LiDAR sensor, of a vehicle, includes at least one wiper drive housing, which houses at least a majority of at least one wiper drive unit. At least one wiper is arranged at least partially outside of the wiper drive housing and is configured to clean the sensor field by way of a wiping motion. At least one wiper receiving element is provided for transferring a drive movement from the wiper drive unit to the wiper. The sensor cleaning apparatus further includes a sealing unit configured for an at least water-tight seal of the wiper drive housing and includes at least one movable passage opening for the wiper receiving element and/or for the wiper.

Abstract: A state of charge of a battery is estimated by a battery model specific to the battery. The battery model provides a section-wise defined correlation of terminal voltage values depending on state of charge values. Each of sections of the battery model delimits a monotonic dependence of the correlation from others of the sections. By segmenting the correlation of terminal voltage values depending on a state of charge value into sections, each segment within such the section-wise defined correlation of terminal voltage values depending on state of charge values is mathematically spoken a bi-unique function suitable for transformation into an inverse function defined within the section. The estimated state of charge may be continuously refined by an iterative feedback loop including coulomb counting for estimating a battery charge value, where refined estimated battery charge values state of charge values at a previous cycle are projected forward to the current cycle.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods of identifying a subject suitable for an immuno-oncology (I-O) therapy comprising measuring the expression of one or more of STAT1, IFN?, NECTIN2, and CSF1R. In some aspects, the I-O therapy comprises administering an anti-PD-1 antibody or antigen-binding portion thereof or an anti-PD-L1 antibody or antigen-binding portion thereof to the subject.

Abstract: A torque sensor unit may include a ring magnet that is connectable to a first partial shaft and is concentric with a longitudinal axis. Two first magnetic flux conductors are connectable to a second partial shaft, are arranged in a ring magnet magnetic field, and conduct magnetic fluxes. A spatially fixed sensor unit may have two second magnetic flux conductors and a magnetic sensor on a printed circuit board, all of which are receivable in a housing. The sensor unit can detect a change in a rotation angle between the partial shafts by measuring magnetic flux density between the first magnetic flux conductors. A second housing surrounds the ring magnet, the first magnetic flux conductors, and the sensor unit. A magnetic shield surrounds the sensor unit at least partially circumferentially relative to the longitudinal axis and is arranged between a housing cover closing the second housing and the second housing.

Abstract: A state of charge of a battery is estimated by a battery model specific to the battery. The battery model provides a section-wise defined correlation of terminal voltage values depending on state of charge values. Each of sections of the battery model delimits a monotonic dependence of the correlation from others of the sections. By segmenting the correlation of terminal voltage values depending on a state of charge value into sections, each segment within such the section-wise defined correlation of terminal voltage values depending on state of charge values is mathematically spoken a bi-unique function suitable for transformation into an inverse function defined within the section. The estimated state of charge may be continuously refined by an iterative feedback loop including coulomb counting for estimating a battery charge value, where refined estimated battery charge values state of charge values at a previous cycle are projected forward to the current cycle.

Abstract: A torque sensor unit may include a ring magnet that can be connected to a first partial shaft for conjoint rotation, a magnetic flux conductor that can be connected to a second partial shaft, a sensor unit having a first housing, wherein the sensor unit detects a change in rotational angle between the partial shafts, a second housing that surrounds the ring magnet and the magnetic flux conductor and is fixedly connected to the first housing of the sensor unit. The second housing of the torque sensor unit may have a housing opening into which the first housing of the sensor unit is pressed to form a frictional connection.

Abstract: A martial art concept playpen arrangement provided with walking surface having material quality being suitable for the children, and with padded columns making up its frame and providing its stability. The net and/or padded stretching rope are located between the columns which serve safety and stability purposes, as well. The external look of the playpen is designed based on the form of the usual playing field or ring used in the martial arts.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for determining navigational search results based on one or more signals are presented. A partial search query of a user may be received. A superset of candidate navigational search results may be determined based on the partial query. A subset of navigational search results may be selected from the superset based at least in part on one or more signals. The subset of navigational search results may then be provided for presentation to the user independently from presentation to the user of other search results that are responsive to the partial query.

Abstract: Systems and methods for iterative near lossless image compression are provided. An exemplary computer-implemented method of compressing image data can include performing a plurality of compression iterations. Each compression iteration can include at least one decision regarding a loss of image data. The method can also include updating an entropy model following each compression iteration. The entropy model can describe an entropy associated with selected of a plurality of data blocks. The at least one decision regarding the loss of image data can be decided, for each compression iteration, based on the entropy model as updated following the previous compression iteration. Further, a total loss of image data from each data block can remain within an acceptable loss bound associated with the pixel described by such data block. An exemplary system can include a loss determination module, an entropy modeling module, a compression module, and an entropy coding module.

Abstract: Method for modulating a carrier light wave to achieve, a modulated light wave which carries information by symbols selected from a set of at least two different symbols. The light led through each path is phase-shifted by a respective total variable part phase shift, which for each path is the sum of at least three respective variable part phase shifts. Each variable part phase shift for each modulation state assumes one of two respective predetermined values, and each symbol is modulated using a respective combination of two such total variable part phase shifts. The modulation performed by the two paths is a PSK (Phase Shift Keying) modulation scheme, the group of symbols includes 2N unique symbols, the light led through each respective path is phase shifted using 2N?1 variable part phase shifts, and the respective difference between the respective predetermined values is the same for all variable part phase shifts.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for determining navigational search results based on one or more signals are presented. A partial search query of a user may be received. A superset of candidate navigational search results may be determined based on the partial query. A subset of navigational search results may be selected from the superset based at least in part on one or more signals. The subset of navigational search results may then be provided for presentation to the user independently from presentation to the user of other search results that are responsive to the partial query.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for controlling a plurality of vehicles to affect positioning of a common payload. The system comprises of multiple vehicles having positioners to change the location of the common payload, where the group of vehicles form a swarm that is controlled by a driver or pilot station. Each vehicle is autonomously stabilized and guided through a swarm electronics unit, which further includes sensor, communication, and processing hardware. At the driver or pilot station, a system or a person remotely enters payload destinations, which is processed and communicated to each vehicle. The method for controlling a multi-vehicle system includes inputting the desired location of the payload and determining a series of intermediary payload waypoints. Next, these payload waypoints are used by the swarm waypoint controller to generate individual waypoints for each vehicle. A controller for each vehicle moves the vehicle to these individual waypoints.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for controlling a plurality of vehicles to affect positioning of a common payload. The system comprises of multiple vehicles having positioners to change the location of the common payload, where the group of vehicles form a swarm that is controlled by a driver or pilot station. Each vehicle is autonomously stabilized and guided through a swarm electronics unit, which further includes sensor, communication, and processing hardware. At the driver or pilot station, a system or a person remotely enters payload destinations, which is processed and communicated to each vehicle. The method for controlling a multi-vehicle system includes inputting the desired location of the payload and determining a series of intermediary payload waypoints. Next, these payload waypoints are used by the swarm waypoint controller to generate individual waypoints for each vehicle. A controller for each vehicle moves the vehicle to these individual waypoints.

Abstract: Method for modulating a carrier light wave to achieve, a modulated light wave which carries information by symbols selected from a set of at least two different symbols. The light led through each path is phase-shifted by a respective total variable part phase shift, which for each path is the sum of at least three respective variable part phase shifts. Each variable part phase shift for each modulation state assumes one of two respective predetermined values, and each symbol is modulated using a respective combination of two such total variable part phase shifts. The modulation performed by the two paths is a PSK (Phase Shift Keying) modulation scheme, the group of symbols includes 2N unique symbols, the light led through each respective path is phase shifted using 2N?1 variable part phase shifts, and the respective difference between the respective predetermined values is the same for all variable part phase shifts.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for controlling a plurality of aircraft to lift a common payload. The system comprises of multiple aircraft tethered to a common payload, where the group of aircraft form a swarm that is controlled by a pilot station. Each aircraft is autonomously stabilized and guided through a swarm avionics unit, which further includes sensor, communication, and processing hardware. At the pilot station, a pilot remotely enters payload destinations, which is processed and communicated to each aircraft. The method for controlling a multi-aircraft lifting system includes of inputting the desired location of the payload, and determining a series of intermediary payload waypoints. Next, these payload waypoints are used by the swarm waypoint controller to generate individual waypoints for each aircraft. A flight controller for each aircraft moves the aircraft to these individual waypoints.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process consists of the hydrolytic decomposition of the polychlorinated hydrocarbons: of polychlorinated aliphatics and especially of polychlorinated aromatics and oxidizing the chlorine-free product at elevated temperature in the presence of a carrier gas in one unit characterized by a hot and a transitional temperature zone, whereby the calcium chloride and the exiting gas mixture are removed continuously and the excess heat of the highly exothermic process is utilized. The present invention also relates to an apparatus for the process which is carried out in an Apparatus of FIG. 1.

Abstract: A headlamp for an automobile is provided with one or more features that improve the positioning of the headlamp during installation and the securing of the headlamp during use. More particularly, the bulb is provided with one or more raised features that are matched by complementary features on a sleeve into which the bulb is inserted. Such features can be provided along one side or opposing sides of the bulb.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for controlling a plurality of aircraft to lift a common payload. The system comprises of multiple aircraft tethered to a common payload, where the group of aircraft form a swarm that is controlled by a pilot station. Each aircraft is autonomously stabilized and guided through a swarm avionics unit, which further includes sensor, communication, and processing hardware. At the pilot station, a pilot remotely enters payload destinations, which is processed and communicated to each aircraft. The method for controlling a multi-aircraft lifting system includes of inputting the desired location of the payload, and determining a series of intermediary payload waypoints. Next, these payload waypoints are used by the swarm waypoint controller to generate individual waypoints for each aircraft. A flight controller for each aircraft moves the aircraft to these individual waypoints.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for retrieving a web document provided by a web server, where the method comprising the usual steps of requesting a web document from the web server and replying with the web document, extended by the steps of requesting an analysis according to an inspection requirement, analyzing the content of the web document according to inspection requirements at the web server, and replying an analyzing result. The invention relates inter alia to a web document description language, a web server, a web document transfer protocol, and a computer software product for retrieving a web document.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for formatting electronic documents involves obtaining, at a computer system, an electronic document in a source format. The process also involves processing the electronic document by optimizing sizes of one or more images embedded in the electronic document, optimizing sizes of one or more Type 1 fonts in the electronic document, and removing object duplicates in the electronic document. In addition, the process involves generating the document in a target format based on the processing.