Abstract: A vehicle and components thereof are provided. The vehicle can include an apparatus having a shelving module, a post, and a mechanism.

Abstract: A vehicle and components thereof are provided. The vehicle can include an apparatus having a shelving module, a post, and a mechanism.

Abstract: A vehicle and components thereof are provided. The vehicle can include an apparatus having a shelving module, a post, and a mechanism.

Abstract: A system can include a plate. The system can include a lift assembly. The lift assembly can include a member. The member can couple with the plate. The lift assembly can include a column. The column can define a channel. The channel can receive the member. The member can move along the channel.

Abstract: A sensor assembly for a fastener assembly comprising a nut and a bolt comprises a sensor unit mounted in a cavity in the nut of the fastener assembly having an internal opening in the internal thread of the nut. The sensor unit comprises an optical flow sensor arranged to capture an image of the external thread of the bolt through the internal opening and to sense relative movement of the external thread of the bolt.

Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for a vehicle. The vehicle can include a compartment. The vehicle can include an apparatus disposed within the compartment. The apparatus can include a drawer configured to open through transportation out of the compartment.

Abstract: There is provided a sensor unit for a fastener assembly, the sensor unit comprising a mounting arranged to rigidly attach the sensor unit to, or adjacent to, a fastener assembly; and a sensor, that is an optical flow sensor or an inductive sensor, configured to sense movement of the fastener assembly. The sensor unit may comprise a processor arranged to process the output of the sensor to detect loosening of the fastener assembly and to output a signal representing the status of the fastener assembly. The sensor unit may comprise a wireless communication unit arranged to communicate the signal.

Abstract: A method of treating an enclosed space, in particular a room in a hospital, is provided, for example by disinfecting same, using a robotic mobile apparatus emitting ultraviolet (UV-C) radiation or hydrogen peroxide vapour (HPV). The robotic, mobile apparatus (1) comprises a wheeled carriage (3) on which a treatment device (2) is mounted and a controller (14) is provided that is configured to control operation of the wheels (12) of the carriage (3) and to operate the treatment device (2). A human-machine interface (HMI) (5) is also provided that is in communication with the controller (14) and is operable to start and stop a treatment procedure. A route around the enclosed space is recorded in the computer memory from a start position to an end position.

Abstract: A robotic, mobile apparatus (1) for treating an enclosed space (53) comprises a wheeled carriage (3) on which a treatment device (2) is mounted. A controller (14) is provided that is configured to control operation of the wheels (12) of the carriage (3) and to operate the treatment device (2). A human-machine interface (HMI) (5) is also provided that is in communication with the controller (14) and is operable to start and stop a treatment procedure. When a treatment procedure is started, the human-machine interface (5) initiates operation of the controller (14), which controls operation of the wheels (12) of the carriage (3) so that the wheeled carriage (3) robotically tracks along a predetermined route around the enclosed space (53) and which controls operation of the treatment device (2) during its track along said route. The treatment device (2) may comprise a disinfection device such as one comprising a plurality of UV-C emitting lamps (10).

Abstract: A robotic, mobile apparatus (1) for treating an enclosed space (53) comprises a wheeled carriage (3) on which a treatment device (2) is mounted. A controller (14) is provided that is configured to control operation of the wheels (12) of the carriage (3) and to operate the treatment device (2). A human-machine interface (HMI) (5) is also provided that is in communication with the controller (14) and is operable to start and stop a treatment procedure. The treatment device (2) is electrically powered via a mains supply using an electrical cable (30) and a management system (31, 37) is provided that controls the tension of the electrical cable (30) in order to prevent the wheeled carriage (3) from becoming tangled in the electrical cable (30) when it moves robotically. Preferably, a pivotally mounted arm (35) extends from the wheeled carriage (3) and the electrical cable is threaded around an end of the pivotally mounted arm (35) whereby the cable (30) is guided around the exterior of the wheeled carriage (3).

Abstract: A wireless network comprises nodes, including routers having a tree-shaped communication topology and end devices, communicate in accordance a network protocol, wherein the routers transmit beacons in respective timeslots within a periodic beaconing interval, passively scan for messages, and, in response to receiving a message, transmit an acknowledgement thereof the received message. An end device that has a message that is pending transmission, passively scans for beacons transmitted from any router; and in response thereto, transmits the message, and passively scans for an acknowledgement, repeating those steps if no acknowledgement is received. This provides responsivity in an environment having rapidly changing propagation paths. To reduce power consumption, the end devices do not passively scan for beacons except when they have a message that is pending transmission, and also at predetermined times for reception of a downstream message.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a machine learning inference system and processing modules thereof. In particular, the present invention relates to a machine learning inference system, a confidence module, a data minder module, a data remapping module, an adversarial defense module, and an update module. The machine learning inference system and processing modules thereof are useful for mission-critical applications to increase and maintain performance of a machine learning model.

Abstract: Unified Modeling Language is a general purpose modelling language used in the field of software development to easily visualize the systems by specifying the static and dynamic aspects of the system. The conventional way of implementing design models is by writing programs in high level languages like java by a programmer. Our method automatically generates platform independent executable code in the form of bytecode without a programmer and it can be executed on any platform. The design models comprising of class and activity diagrams after parsing and syntax verification are converted to an autobytecode model. The autobytecode model is further processed to determine the execution sequence comprising of loops, sequential and conditional statements. The execution sequence, the actions and attributes associated with the nodes in the execution sequence are analyzed to automatically generate complete bytecode directly from the autobytecode model created from design models.

Abstract: An elongate component such as a drill string of drill pipes connected by joint sections inside a bore is sensed using at least one set of electromagnetic coils, the coils within the set being arranged at different angular positions around the bore facing the bore. There may be at least two sets of coils separated along the axial direction of the bore. Electrical oscillations are generated in the coils to produce oscillating electromagnetic fields that interact with the contents of the bore. A parameter of the electrical oscillations generated in each coil is detected. The detected parameters may be used to derive both (1) a measure of the axial position along the bore, and (2) a measure of the lateral position. The detected parameters may be used to derive a measure of electromagnetic properties of the contents of the pipe in a region adjacent each coil, thereby imaging the contents of the pipe.

Abstract: A wireless network comprises nodes, including routers having a tree-shaped communication topology and end devices, communicate in accordance a network protocol, wherein the routers transmit beacons in respective timeslots within a periodic beaconing interval, passively scan for messages, and, in response to receiving a message, transmit an acknowledgement thereof the received message. An end device that has a message that is pending transmission, passively scans for beacons transmitted from any router; and in response thereto, transmits the message, and passively scans for an acknowledgement, repeating those steps if no acknowledgement is received. This provides responsivity in an environment having rapidly changing propagation paths. To reduce power consumption, the end devices do not passively scan for beacons except when they have a message that is pending transmission, and also at predetermined times for reception of a downstream message.

Abstract: A method and system for signature collection and management in support of public initiatives are described. The described techniques allow an individual to submit a signature collection request in response to an initiative soliciting support. Collection requests are accumulated and used to direct collection agents to visit individuals and collect their signatures. A list of individuals indicating support for a public initiative may be identified, the list including availability information and a geographic location associated with each of the individuals, and a current geographic location of a mobile device may be determined. A subset of the individuals may be selected from the list based on the current geographic location, the availability information, and the geographic locations associated with the plurality of individuals. A route between geographic locations associated with at least two individuals of the subset of the plurality of individuals may be generated, and the route may be output.

Abstract: A telescopic position adjustment mechanism allows for a telescoping element to be indexed by fixed increments toward a more telescopically collapsed position, relative to its base. The telescopic position adjustment mechanism uses a stepping reservoir that can, in a stepping configuration, selectively receive a predetermined volume of fluid from a support reservoir that supports the telescoping element against the base, enabling the telescoping element to collapse toward the base by a distance corresponding to the predetermined volume of fluid. In a locking configuration, the volume of fluid in the support reservoir is constant and the telescopic position is fixed, and in a free movement configuration fluid can flow freely between the support reservoir and a sink reservoir to permit free telescopic movement. A rotation resistance mechanism uses a locking key that is biased into engagement with a locking channel to inhibit rotation of the telescoping element relative to the base.

Abstract: An improved method for processing and extracting krill oil from krill meal/fresh krill. The proposed method for processing and extracting of krill oil from krill meal/fresh krill can be a very simple, cost effective and productive approach. The krill oil obtained herein can meet industrial standards and requirements of a wide range of applications including nutraceuticals and pharmaceutical applications. The method can be’ alternatively adapted to process and extract a wide range of marine oils including, but not limited to, Fish, Salmon, Shrimp, Cod and other marine product varieties.

Abstract: Unified Modeling Language is a general purpose modelling language used in the field of software development to easily visualize the systems by specifying the static and dynamic aspects of the system. The conventional way of implementing design models is by writing programs in high level languages like java by a programmer. Our method automatically generates platform independent executable code in the form of bytecode without a programmer and it can be executed on any platform. The design models comprising of class and activity diagrams after parsing and syntax verification are converted to an autobytecode model. The autobytecode model is further processed to determine the execution sequence comprising of loops, sequential and conditional statements. The execution sequence, the actions and attributes associated with the nodes in the execution sequence are analyzed to automatically generate complete bytecode directly from the autobytecode model created from design models.

Abstract: A rope and a method of constructing the rope. The rope may be of 12×12 braided construction and include a core for its length. The rope includes a plurality of primary strands, and each of the primary strands includes a plurality of fibers which may be made of a high-friction material. The rope also includes a secondary strand surrounded by the plurality of primary strands. The secondary strand includes a plurality of fibers which may be made of a low-friction material.