Abstract: A sensor (2) for determining solar altitude information includes at least one diode (24) for measuring sun intensity. A computation module (20) has interfaces (72, 74) at its input side for time- and location-based data for determining the current sun position from said location-based data, said time-based data and sun intensity measured and for providing a sun output signal on an output interface (80).

Abstract: An apparatus for white balance editing, includes a memory storing instructions, and at least one processor configured to execute the instructions to obtain an input image having an original white balance that is corrected by image signal processing, and obtain, using a first neural network, an intermediate representation of the obtained input image, the intermediate representation having the original white balance that is not corrected by the image signal processing. The at least one processor is further configured to execute the instructions to obtain, using a second neural network, a first output image having a first white balance different than the original white balance, based on the obtained intermediate representation.

Abstract: A method for processing image data may include: obtaining a first image and a second image that capture a same scene in different views, from a first camera and a second camera, respectively; spatially aligning the first image with the second image; obtaining a color transformation matrix that maps the first image to the second image based on color values of the first image and the second image; obtaining an estimated illuminant color from an output of a neural network by inputting the color transformation matrix to the neural network, wherein the neural network is trained based on a pair of reference images of a same reference scene with a color rendition chart that are captured by different cameras having different spectral sensitivities; and performing a white balance correction on the first image based on the estimated illuminant color to output a corrected first image.

Abstract: The present invention relates to uses and methods for combating or controlling mosquitoes, by applying a mixture comprising alpha-cypermethrin and dinotefuran. The mixture is applied in a weight ratio of from 500:1 to 1:500 to said mosquitoes, their habitat, breeding grounds or inside or around human habitation buildings, preferably by spraying an aqueous spray solution.

Abstract: Air cleaner assemblies, components, and features are described. The features can be used to provide that the air cleaner assembly cannot be fully closed, even if a cartridge is nested therein, and appears to be sealed, unless that cartridge is a proper one for the system of concern. The effect is to prevent an inappropriate cartridge, that does not properly seal, from being inadvertently installed in the assembly.

Abstract: A noise model is iteratively trained to simulate introduction of noise by a capture device, by use of a denoiser and a training data set of pairs of noisy signals. First and second noisy signals of each pair are independently sampled by the capture device from source information corresponding to the pair. Each iteration of training obtains first and second denoised signals from respective noisy signals, then optimizes at least one loss function which sums first and second terms to train both the noise model and the denoiser, where the first term is based on the first denoised signal and the second noisy signal, and the second term is based on the second denoised signal and the first noisy signal. By using noisy samples, the complexities of obtaining “clean” signals are avoided. By using “cross-sample” loss functions, convergence on undesired training results is avoided without complex regularization.

Abstract: A pest monitoring system generally includes a circuit, wherein the circuit is initially in a first impedance state that is configured to change to a second impedance state due to pest activity, wherein the second impedance state is lower than the first impedance state.

Abstract: A method of generating a low-light image is provided. The method includes receiving a raw image, removing an amount of first illumination from the raw image, applying a low exposure condition to the raw image having the amount of first illumination removed, and applying an amount of low-light illumination to the raw image having the applied low exposure condition.

Abstract: Embodiments provide a lacrosse head having a pocket stringing system that includes attachment members that allow for rapid, direct attachment of a pocket to the head. A lacrosse head may include cleats protruding from the sidewalls at a rearward portion of the pocket area nearest the juncture, sidewall hooks protruding from the sidewalls at a forward portion of the pocket area forward of the rearward portion, and scoop hooks protruding in the forward direction from the front face of the scoop. Each cleat may have a rearwardly-projecting arm and a forwardly-projecting arm. Each sidewall hook may have a rearwardly-projecting arm. A first scoop hook may tension a pocket toward a first sidewall hook on a first sidewall, and a second scoop hook may tension the pocket toward a second sidewall hook on a second sidewall, so as to form a ball channel in the pocket.

Abstract: A method is provided. The method includes receiving an input image, extracting at least one feature from the input image, determining at least one local tone curve for a portion of the input image based on the extracted at least one feature, the portion of the input image being less than an overall area of the input image, and generating a toned image based on the at least one local tone curve.

Abstract: A method for generating an image that includes at least one of a vignette effect or a grain effect corresponding to an input image may include obtaining the input image including at least one of the vignette effect or the grain effect; identifying at least one of a vignette parameter or a grain parameter of the input image; obtaining at least one of a vignette filter based on the vignette parameter or a grain layer based on the grain parameter; and generating the image that includes at least one of the vignette effect or the grain effect by applying at least one of the vignette filter or the grain layer to the image.

Abstract: A cannula for subcutaneous dispensing of medicaments, wherein the cannula has a cannula wall, a distal end and a proximal end and wherein the cannula comprises a single orifice in the cannula wall, proximal to the distal end of the cannula or two or more orifices in the cannula wall, proximal to the distal end of the cannula.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and uses for combating or controlling invertebrate pests in turf, which comprises applying a mixture comprising alpha-cypermethrin and dinotefuran to the turf area, the invertebrate pests or their food supply, habitat or breeding grounds. The most common invertebrate pests in turf are certain worms, e.g. Armyworm, ants, e.g. fire ants, bugs and in particular white grubs, which are larvae of different kinds of insects, mainly of bugs. They usually live in the soil and damage the turf grass plants by feeding on their roots. The turf pests can be efficiently combated or controlled by the methods and uses of the invention.

Abstract: A molded sensor assembly for measuring parameters in a given circumstance. The molded sensor assembly includes a housing with one or more apertures that extends from an upper surface to a lower surface of the housing. A lower surface of the housing is coupled to an upper surface of a printed circuit board member. A sensor is disposed within the housing, the sensor comprising wires that are coupled to the printed circuit board member. Each wire extends through an aperture of the housing.

Abstract: A pumping system includes a universal adapter having a back end for attachment to a motor, a forward opening receiving area, an outer magnet assembly rotatable around the receiving area by a motor, and a forward mounting plate surrounding the forward opening receiving area and having mounting features adapted for attachment to the back cover of each of a variety of pump assemblies. The back cover includes mounting features for alignment with the mounting features of the forward mounting plate of the universal adapter.

Abstract: A wireless sensor assembly incudes a housing, a wireless power source, a wireless communication component, and firmware. The housing defines a first aperture for receiving an external sensor and a second aperture defining a communication port configured to receive a wire harness. The wireless communications component and the firmware are powered by the wireless power source. The wireless communications component is configured to be in electrical communication with the external sensor and transmit data from the external sensor to an external device. The firmware is configured to manage a rate of data transmittal from the wireless communications component to the external device. The wireless power source, the wireless communications component, and the firmware are mounted within the same housing. The data from the external sensor is transmitted from the external sensor wirelessly through the wireless communications component or through the wire harness to the external device for processing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to uses and methods for combating or controlling bed bugs, by applying a mixture comprising alpha-cypermethrin and dinotefuran. The mixture is applied in a weight ratio of from 500:1 to 1:500 to said bed bugs, their habitat, breeding grounds or inside human habitation buildings. The treatment is done preferably in the bedroom, preferably to the bed or parts thereof, or to upholstered furniture.

Abstract: A modular rail system for reclining furniture using an adjustable rail system that allows any furniture to expand modules or reduce modules and remain functional and operable. The modular adjustable rail system allows modular seating, or other pieces, to be connected or removed using an adjustable rail system offering multiple ways to add or subtract pieces of furniture. The adjustable rail system also allows for the spacing between each module to be adjusted.

Abstract: A pressure sensor that resonates in the thickness-shear mode (TSM) includes a center resonator structure, a first electrode positioned on a first side of the center resonator structure, and a first electrode flag. The first electrode flag forms a first electrically conductive path from the first electrode toward an outer portion of the center resonator structure. The first electrode flag extends at least partially over the first side of the center resonator structure. The first electrode flag also includes one or more first tab metals migrated thereinto from opposing sides of the first electrode flag.

Abstract: A pest monitoring system generally includes a circuit, wherein the circuit is initially in a first impedance state that is configured to change to a second impedance state due to pest activity, wherein the second impedance state is lower than the first impedance state.