Abstract: A method for a virtual assistant is provided. The method includes controlling, in a first operation mode, at least one sensor to sense a physical quantity. Further, the method includes receiving, in the first operation mode, sensor data indicative of the physical quantity from the at least one sensor. Additionally, the method includes processing, in the first operation mode, the sensor data to detect whether the sensor data exhibit a predetermined characteristic. If the predetermined characteristic is detected in the sensor data, the method includes setting the operation mode of the virtual assistant to a second operation mode assigned to the predetermined characteristic.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for determining suitable doses for administration of immunotherapeutic compounds, whose effectiveness and toxicity can vary at the same dose between individuals due to natural variations within individual subjects, such as variations in the reaction of the immune system in response to administration of such immunotherapeutic compounds.

Abstract: A method for a virtual assistant is provided. The method includes controlling, in a first operation mode, at least one sensor to sense a physical quantity. Further, the method includes receiving, in the first operation mode, sensor data indicative of the physical quantity from the at least one sensor. Additionally, the method includes processing, in the first operation mode, the sensor data to detect whether the sensor data exhibit a predetermined characteristic. If the predetermined characteristic is detected in the sensor data, the method includes setting the operation mode of the virtual assistant to a second operation mode assigned to the predetermined characteristic.

Abstract: A bolt adjustment device having a body, a clamping mechanism and an attachment point. The body extends in a longitudinal direction from a first end to a second end, the body having a cavity extending into the body in the longitudinal direction from the first end. The cavity can accommodate a thread during use of the bolt adjustment device. A step in the cavity is configured and arranged to engage with a nut when in use. A torque imparted on the attachment point will impart a torque to the bolt adjustment device. The clamping mechanism is attached to the attachment point such that the clamping mechanism clamps the nut in the cavity when torque is imparted on the clamping device.

Abstract: A method for managing a group of energy consuming loads for frequency regulation is provided including a plurality of groups of loads, the method including: generating a set of load state data from each of the loads; generating a set of group of loads data from each of the group of loads; making an enablement state decision for each of the loads using the sets of load state data from the loads and the group of loads data from the groups of loads, wherein each of the enablement state decisions reflects an enablement state of a corresponding load in the group of loads, wherein the enablement state is either a load enabled state or a load disabled state.

Abstract: A keyboard can be comprised of a plurality of alphabetic keys that are disposed in an evenly-spaced grid pattern with respect to one another. In any event, these keys have keycaps configured to comport with touch typing as with a keyboard having a plurality of alphabetic keys that are disposed in an offset pattern (such as the classic QWERTY offset-pattern typewriter-styled keyboard). By one approach, these keycaps can have keycaps having bilaterally-nonsymmetrical tactile features that at least substantially match standard touch-typing finger positions. By one approach these tactile features can comprise an indentation. If desired, these keycaps can share a same form factor. In such a case, some of the keycaps for the alphabetic keys can be disposed on the keyboard at a 180 degree rotation as compared to others of the alphabetic character keycaps.

Abstract: A keyboard includes a housing, a frame surrounding the housing, and a plurality of keys arranged in a plurality of columns and a plurality of rows. The keyboard is movable between a closed configuration and an expanded configuration, and the keys are accessible in both the closed and expanded configurations.

Abstract: A keypad is described herein in which the keypad can have a keypad sheet and a keymat layer molded onto the back side of the keypad sheet. The keypad sheet can include a plurality of keys formed on a front side of the keypad sheet and a plurality of actuators formed on a back side of the keypad sheet and protruding from the back side of the keypad sheet. Slits are cut around at least some of the keys to provide the keys with flexibility. The slits do not pierce the keymat layer.

Abstract: A keyboard can be comprised of a plurality of alphabetic keys that are disposed in an evenly-spaced grid pattern with respect to one another. In any event, these keys have keycaps configured to comport with touch typing as with a keyboard having a plurality of alphabetic keys that are disposed in an offset pattern (such as the classic QWERTY offset-pattern typewriter-styled keyboard). By one approach, these keycaps can have keycaps having bilaterally-nonsymmetrical tactile features that at least substantially match standard touch-typing finger positions. By one approach these tactile features can comprise an indentation. If desired, these keycaps can share a same form factor. In such a case, some of the keycaps for the alphabetic keys can be disposed on the keyboard at a 180 degree rotation as compared to others of the alphabetic character keycaps.

Abstract: A keyboard includes a housing, a frame surrounding the housing, and a plurality of keys arranged in a plurality of columns and a plurality of rows. The keyboard is movable between a closed configuration and an expanded configuration, and the keys are accessible in both the closed and expanded configurations.

Abstract: A printed circuit board is provided for use in a keyboard assembly of a mobile device having a plurality of keys in a key layout. The printed circuit board has a plurality of contacts, such as dome switches, arranged in a contact layout. The contact layout is such that it can be used with a plurality of different key layouts, each actuating different combinations of contacts. Some keys in a particular key layout are overlying at least two of the plurality of contacts, and such keys actuate only one of the underlying contacts. As such, a common printed circuit board can be used for a plurality of complementary mobile device designs having different key layouts, thereby allowing a manufacturer to realize cost efficiencies.

Abstract: A keyboard apparatus includes a group of switches, a key having a corresponding group of plungers, and a chassis structure including a panel and a post. The post projects upward from the panel to support the key for manual movement pivotally into multiple actuated positions in which the plungers actuate the switches. The panel has a group of apertures through which the plungers are movable into actuating engagement with the switches upon such multi-directional movement of the key.