Abstract: An ultrasound system comprises a robotic system to position an ultrasound probe against and move the probe over a body part; and a data generating module to control the robotic system to generate training data comprising images associated with target view(s), being associated with a target position of the probe that has a plurality of training positions that includes a direction pointing towards the target position; a machine learning module comprising a trained algorithm to receive image(s) at a current probe position information defining a direction pointing towards an estimated position based on the image(s); and, an execution module to autonomously control the robotic system including: moving the probe to find an optimal position for each of the target view(s) based on estimated direction information generated by the algorithm for different probe positions and to capture at the optimal position for each of the target view(s), image(s).

Abstract: The present invention relates to guidance during a medical intervention. In order to provide an improved navigation support with a facilitated setup, a system (10) for navigation support is provided. An image data input (12) receives a plurality of acquired 2D X-ray images of a subject's body from different angles. A set of markers, which are visible in X-ray images and which are detectable by a navigation system, is assigned to the subject. A marker detecting arrangement (16) is provided that detects a current spatial location of the markers assigned to the subject. A data processor (14) reconstructs a 3D volume of the subject based on the plurality of 2D X-ray images. At least a part of the markers is arranged outside the volume covered by the reconstructed 3D volume of the subject, while the markers are visible in the 2D X-ray images.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the hydrogenation of an unsaturated hydrocarbon feedstock comprising: (1) preparing a granular material, wherein the particles of the granular material comprise a hydrogenation catalyst, or a precursor thereof, and one or more organic compounds, wherein the one or more organic compounds comprise one or more carboxlic acid and/or one or more ester and/or one or more ether moieties; (2) providing an unsaturated hydrocarbon feedstock; (3) preparing a mixture comprising the granular material obtained in (1), the unsaturated hydrocarbon feedstock provided in (2), hydrogen gas, and optionally a solvent system; (4) heating the mixture prepared in (3) to a temperature in the range of from 210 to 360° C. for hydrogenating the hydrocarbon feedstock.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a supported nickel catalyst precursor comprising Ni, Si, Al, and O, wherein the catalyst precursor displays a specific total intrusion volume determined via Hg intrusion. Further, the present invention relates to a process for preparing said catalyst precursor. Yet further, the present invention relates to a supported nickel catalyst prepared from the said catalyst precursor. In addition thereto, the present invention relates to a use thereof in a hydrogenation reaction of aromatic compounds.

Abstract: A male connector (100) includes a contact pad substrate (101) and a connector shell (102). The contact pad substrate (101) includes a linear array of contact pads (103a, 103b, 103c, 103d) that are adapted for aligning with corresponding contacts (103?a, 103?b, 103?c, 103?d) of a contact-bearing tongue (104?) of a corresponding female connector (100?) that conforms to a USB Series A receptacle contact pad pitch specification. The two outermost contact pads (103a, 103d) of the linear array are electrically connected together. The connector shell (102) is formed from an insulating material and comprises a tubular portion (102a) for insertion into the corresponding female connector (100?), and a handling portion (102b) for handling during insertion.

Abstract: A male connector (100) includes a contact pad substrate (101) and a connector shell (102). The contact pad substrate (101) includes a linear array of contact pads (103a, 103b, 103c, 103d) that are adapted for aligning with corresponding contacts (103?a, 103?b, 103?c, 103?d) of a contact-bearing tongue (104?) of a corresponding female connector (100?) that conforms to a USB Series A receptacle contact pad pitch specification. The two outermost contact pads (103a, 103d) of the linear array are electrically connected together. The connector shell (102) is formed from an insulating material and comprises a tubular portion (102a) for insertion into the corresponding female connector (100?), and a handling portion (102b) for handling during insertion.

Abstract: A transaction method using an electronic device. The method comprises detecting, during an online transaction, one or more fields capable of being automatically filled by the electronic device, the one or more fields associated with the online transaction. The method further comprises obtaining, using a sensor, biometric information of a user of the electronic device, and verifying an identity of the user of the electronic device based on the obtained biometric information. Additionally, the method includes, in response to verifying the identity of the user of the electronic device based on the obtained biometric information: identifying personal information of the user to be automatically filled into the one or more fields based on the verified identity, and inserting the identified personal information into the one or more fields for the online transaction.

Abstract: The invention provides a system for alerting a second subject (e.g. a parent) based on a wellbeing state of a first subject (e.g. a child) when the first subject is sleeping in the same room as the second subject. An arrangement of sensors is used for sensing data from the first subject and a processor is configured to determine the presence of the first subject from the sensing data. Based on the first subject being present, the processor is further configured to determine the state of the first subject based on the sensing data from the arrangement of sensors and then determine whether to alert the second subject based on the state of the first subject. An alarm is provided for alerting the second subject.

Abstract: A self-learning system for categorizing log entries may be provided. The system may display a first log entry and receive a categorical identifier for the first log entry. The system may parse the first log entry for predetermined text information and predetermined image information. The predetermined text information may be included in a datafield classifier and the predetermined image information included in a metadata classifier. The system may identify the predetermined text information in the log entry and adjust a first prioritization of respective categorical identifiers included in the datafield classifier. The system may identify the predetermined image information in the first log entry and adjust a second prioritization of the respective categorical identifiers included in the metadata classifier. The system may map a second log entry to the categorical identifier based on adjustment of the first prioritization or adjustment of the second prioritization.

Abstract: A transaction method using an electronic device. The method comprises detecting, during an online transaction, one or more fields capable of being automatically filled by the electronic device, the one or more fields associated with the online transaction. The method further comprises obtaining, using a sensor, biometric information of a user of the electronic device, and verifying an identity of the user of the electronic device based on the obtained biometric information. Additionally, the method includes, in response to verifying the identity of the user of the electronic device based on the obtained biometric information: identifying personal information of the user to be automatically filled into the one or more fields based on the verified identity, and inserting the identified personal information into the one or more fields for the online transaction.

Abstract: A self-learning system for categorizing log entries may be provided. The system may display a first log entry and receive a categorical identifier for the first log entry. The system may parse the first log entry for predetermined text information and predetermined image information. The predetermined text information may be included in a datafield classifier and the predetermined image information included in a metadata classifier. The system may identify the predetermined text information in the log entry and adjust a first prioritization of respective categorical identifiers included in the datafield classifier. The system may identify the predetermined image information in the first log entry and adjust a second prioritization of the respective categorical identifiers included in the metadata classifier. The system may map a second log entry to the categorical identifier based on adjustment of the first prioritization or adjustment of the second prioritization.

Abstract: A self-learning system for categorizing log entries may be provided. A text classifier may identify a log description of a log entry in response to text of the log description being associated with indicators of a word model. A datafield classifier may generate a datafield metrics including an accuracy of the categorical identifiers representing the datafield. A metafield classifier may generate a context metrics for the context of the log entry, the context metrics including an accuracy categorical identifiers representing the metafields. A combination classifier may form a weighted classification set and select a categorical identifier as being representative of the datafield based on the weighted classification set. A categorical controller may identify new categories based on an analysis of the context metrics of the log entry.

Abstract: A self-learning system for categorizing log entries may be provided. A text classifier may identify a log description of a log entry in response to text of the log description being associated with indicators of a word model. A datafield classifier may generate a datafield metrics including an accuracy of the categorical identifiers representing the datafield. A metafield classifier may generate a context metrics for the context of the log entry, the context metrics including an accuracy categorical identifiers representing the metafields. A combination classifier may form a weighted classification set and select a categorical identifier as being representative of the datafield based on the weighted classification set. A categorical controller may identify new categories based on an analysis of the context metrics of the log entry.

Abstract: A skimmer device for removal of debris and other contaminants from the surface of a body of liquid; said device including a central debris and contaminant collection element supported by outrigger buoyancy elements; said buoyancy elements ballasted by controlled charging of each of said elements with a volume of ballast liquid, and wherein an adjustment of buoyancy is provided by varying a volume of residual air retained in said buoyancy elements.

Abstract: A skimmer device for removal of debris and other contaminants from the surface of a body of liquid; said device including a central debris and contaminant collection element supported by outrigger buoyancy elements; said buoyancy elements ballasted by controlled charging of each of said elements with a volume of ballast liquid, and wherein an adjustment of buoyancy is provided by varying a volume of residual air retained in said buoyancy elements.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for determining the position, or change in the position, of a mobile terminal. The terminal has a receiver for receiving the signals from one or more transmission sources at unknown positions and an independent positioning device able to find, when operative, the position of the mobile terminal. The method uses the independent positioning device to measure the position of the mobile terminal at one or more first locations. A respective first set of time or phase offset values of signals received from the transmission sources relative to each other or to a reference in the mobile terminal is measured in the mobile terminal, at each first location.

Abstract: A method of determining the location of a mobile receiver is provided. The method works within a radio system in one or more dimensions, the radio system includes a network of transmitters the positions of which are known. The method comprises the steps of: compiling a list of the signals detected by the receiver, sending said list to a calculation device; constructing a position function which relates to the probability that the receiver is at a given location, which position function has components corresponding to each member of the list, each component including a predetermined probability function that depends on mobile receiver position; and evaluating said position function to determine a position that corresponds to the highest probability of location, and defining that position to be the location of the mobile receiver.

Abstract: To determine whether a mobile terminal of a communications system has moved outside a locale, the terminal measures relative time offsets of signals received by the terminal from transmitters of the network, relative to each other or a reference. At a first time when the terminal is within a given locale, the time of receipt of signals received by the terminal from a plurality of the transmitters relative to a reference or each other are measured to create a first set of receive time offsets. At a second time, a second set of receive time offsets is measured. Change(s) in receive time offsets is/are calculated, and change(s) between the first and second times in transmission time offsets of the signals transmitted by at least one transmitter is/are obtained to determine movement indicators that are compared with threshold valuets to determine whether the mobile terminal has moved outside the locale.

Abstract: An identity card comprises an easy-to-use, more specifically card-shaped, information carrier provided with an electronically readable memory capable of digitally storing personal user data, including data concerning the user's physical features. The information carrier is installed in and can be removed from an input unit of a housing of comfortable dimensions. The housing has been provided with reading equipment which is capable of reading the personal data stored in the memory of the information carrier. Moreover, the housing has been provided with a screen for representing the data read.