Abstract: A hybrid propulsion system for a pleasure boat provided with a control system of the hybrid propulsion system and of the position of the boat, the hybrid propulsion system further comprising an internal combustion engine and an electric motor/generator operating in an integrated manner and according to two operating modes managed by the control system, In which —the control system is configured to control the position of the boat by means of signals from a plurality of gyroscopic sensors and/or triaxial accelerometers, and —the plurality of gyroscopic sensors and/or triaxial accelerometers is located such that there is at least one gyroscopic sensor and/or one triaxial accelerometer at the bow of the boat and at least one gyroscopic sensor and/or one triaxial accelerometer at the stern of the boat.

Abstract: Method for quantitative flow analysis of a tree of conduits perfusing an organ from at least two bi-dimensional images, the method comprising the following steps: a) making a 3D reconstruction of at least part of the tree from said at least two bi-dimensional images; b) identifying a segment of interest within the 3D reconstruction either automatically or semi-automatically upon user input; c) making calculations based on the 3D reconstruction to determine geometrical features of the conduits such as diameters, lengths, curvatures, centrelines or the like; d) receiving indication from the user to input a multi-scale functional model of the tree to be considered for the flow analysis and to input the location of the segment of interest within such model; e) adjusting the part of the functional model related to the segment of interest using geometrical features of the 3D reconstruction; f) performing quantitative flow analysis based on the functional model so obtained.

Abstract: A hybrid propulsion system for a pleasure boat provided with a control system of the hybrid propulsion system and of the position of the boat, the hybrid propulsion system further comprising an internal combustion engine and an electric motor/generator operating in an integrated manner and according to two operating modes managed by the control system, In which —the control system is configured to control the position of the boat by means of signals from a plurality of gyroscopic sensors and/or triaxial accelerometers, and —the plurality of gyroscopic sensors and/or triaxial accelerometers is located such that there is at least one gyroscopic sensor and/or one triaxial accelerometer at the bow of the boat and at least one gyroscopic sensor and/or one triaxial accelerometer at the stern of the boat.

Abstract: Methods and systems for analysis of a tree of conduits perfusing an organ of a patient from a plurality of bi-dimensional images, which involve: a) generating a patient-specific 1D model that includes segments representing conduits of at least part of the tree; b) generating a 3D reconstruction for a subset of the tree; c) identifying a region of interest within the 3D reconstruction corresponding to a stenotic vessel segment; d) using the 3D reconstruction to construct a volumetric mesh corresponding to the region of interest; e) using the volumetric mesh in conjunction with computational fluid dynamic simulations to generate a reduced 3D model for the region of interest; f) adding the reduced 3D model to the patient-specific 1D model as a coupling condition at the position in the 1D model identified in c) to generate a coupled model; and g) performing quantitative flow analysis using the coupled model of f).

Abstract: A method for managing a plurality of computing machines includes accessing a catalogue memory structure storing a plurality of component signatures, discovering one or more of the software components being instantiated in a software image of each computing machine according to corresponding ones of the component signatures, detecting one or more connections each being established between at least two instantiated software components of different computing machines, receiving a restore command for restoring a target recovery point selected among a plurality of recovery points, and restoring the target recovery point in response to the restore command by restoring the snapshots associated with the target recovery point on corresponding computing machines.

Abstract: A method for managing a plurality of computing machines includes accessing a catalogue memory structure storing a plurality of component signatures, discovering one or more of the software components being instantiated in a software image of each computing machine according to corresponding ones of the component signatures, detecting one or more connections each being established between at least two instantiated software components of different computing machines, receiving a restore command for restoring a target recovery point selected among a plurality of recovery points, and restoring the target recovery point in response to the restore command by restoring the snapshots associated with the target recovery point on corresponding computing machines.

Abstract: A method for food package assessment, said method comprising determining an identity associated to a device linked to an operator to perform one or several tasks related to the food package assessment, transmitting instructions related to the food package assessment to the device associated with the identity, receiving measurements from the device in response to the instructions, and determining food package assessment data based on the measurements.

Abstract: A method for processing sensor input data captured from sensors placed in a production line. The method comprises receiving sensor input data from the sensors placed in the production line by a variables generator, wherein the variables generator comprises a first processor, a first data communications module and a first memory, generating a number of variables based on the sensor input data according to a variable generation schemed, transferring the number of variables to a key performance indicator generator, wherein the KPI generator comprises a second processor, a second data communications module and a second memory, generating a number of key performance indicators based on the number of variables according to a KPI generation scheme, and transferring the number of KPIs to a user interface enabled device.

Abstract: An apparatus for a diesel engine in a motor vehicle includes a base and a plurality of ducts positioned on the base. The base is positioned about a fuel injector. When the fuel injector injects a plurality of fuel sprays into a cylinder of the diesel engine, some of the plurality of fuel sprays are directed by the plurality of ducts into the cylinder.

Abstract: A cosmetic kit includes a skin staining composition of (i) a monovalent salt of alginic acid, a water-soluble colorant, and water and (ii) an activating composition of water and a cosmetically acceptable salt of calcium or magnesium. Also disclosed is a method for cosmetically treating or making up the human skin by using the cosmetic kit useful in making up lips, eyelids and eyebrows.

Abstract: A method for managing a plurality of computing machines includes accessing a catalogue memory structure storing a plurality of component signatures, discovering one or more of the software components being instantiated in a software image of each computing machine according to corresponding ones of the component signatures, detecting one or more connections each being established between at least two instantiated software components of different computing machines, receiving a restore command for restoring a target recovery point selected among a plurality of recovery points, and restoring the target recovery point in response to the restore command by restoring the snapshots associated with the target recovery point on corresponding computing machines.

Abstract: A method for managing a plurality of computing machines includes accessing a catalogue memory structure storing a plurality of component signatures, discovering one or more of the software components being instantiated in a software image of each computing machine according to corresponding ones of the component signatures, detecting one or more connections each being established between at least two instantiated software components of different computing machines, receiving a restore command for restoring a target recovery point selected among a plurality of recovery points, and restoring the target recovery point in response to the restore command by restoring the snapshots associated with the target recovery point on corresponding computing machines.

Abstract: A cosmetic kit includes a skin staining composition of (i) a monovalent salt of alginic acid, a water-soluble colorant, and water and (ii) an activating composition of water and a cosmetically acceptable salt of calcium or magnesium. Also disclosed is a method for cosmetically treating or making up the human skin by using the cosmetic kit useful in making up lips, eyelids and eyebrows.

Abstract: A password service receives user input identifying a particular account and uses a detecting device for detecting an event related to user interaction with a physical location at a predefined time interval. The password service generates questions based on the detected event and selects a set of questions specific for the particular account from among the generated questions. The password service receives further user input comprising one or more received responses to each question of the set of questions and generates a password for the particular account based on the one or more received responses.

Abstract: A quick fit connector is disclosed for the return line of fuel injectors in an internal combustion engine. The connector includes a T- or L-shaped connector body having at least one connection branch insertable in a fuel return port of a fuel injector, a lower plate, an upper plate and a spring clip. The upper plate is slidingly mounted on the spring clip and the connector body and is movable between an unlocked position, in which the spring clip is in unloaded condition and free from any engagement with the fuel injector, and a locked position in which the spring clip is in loaded condition and engages the fuel injector and the lower plate.

Abstract: A password service receives user input identifying a particular account and uses a detecting device for detecting an event related to user interaction with a physical location at a predefined time interval. The password service generates questions based on the detected event and selects a set of questions specific for the particular account from among the generated questions. The password service receives further user input comprising one or more received responses to each question of the set of questions and generates a password for the particular account based on the one or more received responses.

Abstract: User input is received from a user for identifying a particular account from among multiple accounts. A set of questions specific for the particular account is selected. Further user input comprising one or more responses to each question of the set of questions is received. A password is generated based on the one or more received responses.

Abstract: A method for managing a plurality of computing machines includes accessing a catalogue memory structure storing a plurality of component signatures, discovering one or more of the software components being instantiated in a software image of each computing machine according to corresponding ones of the component signatures, detecting one or more connections each being established between at least two instantiated software components of different computing machines, receiving a restore command for restoring a target recovery point selected among a plurality of recovery points, and restoring the target recovery point in response to the restore command by restoring the snapshots associated with the target recovery point on corresponding computing machines.

Abstract: A method for managing computing machines.

Abstract: A method, an eBook, and an apparatus are provided. The method includes calculating, by a processor, a usage metric describing a timing at which an eBook has been displayed for viewing by a user. The method further includes selectively deteriorating, by the processor, a look of the eBook for a secondary market based on the usage metric of the eBook.