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: A radiation curable putty composition and a method for repairing a defect in a substrate with such composition are provided. The radiation curable putty composition comprises about 6-50 wt % of a UV curable oligomer, about 4-25 wt % of a non-reactive oligomer, about 5-30 wt % of a UV reactive monomer, an extender, about 3-10 wt % of fumed silica, a polyhydroxycarboxylic acid amide, and about 3-6 wt % of photoinitiators, said photoinitiators comprising a surface-cure photoinitiator and a through-cure photoinitiator, and wherein the putty composition has a solids content of about 99 wt % or greater.

Abstract: A system identifies an ordered data structure that enables a computer to follow a particular order of execution for solving blocks of equations that collectively constitute a simulation model. The system uses the ordered data structure to identify a subset of the blocks of equations that require optimizing by an optimizer program and/or a remaining set of blocks of equations which can be solved without optimization by the optimizer program. The optimizer program optimizes only the subset of the blocks of equations that require optimizing by the optimizer program, thereby reducing an amount of computer resources required for optimization, by varying any blocks of equations declared as independent variables in an iterative process until the optimizer program generates optimized values that converge on a solution. Using the optimized values, a solver program executes each calculation only once when sequentially solving the remaining set of the blocks of equations.

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 scaled, 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 motor vehicle door lock having a locking mechanism with a rotary latch and at least one pawl, wherein the rotary latch can be engaged in at least one engaging position by means of the pawl; a release lever, wherein the locking mechanism can be transferred from the engaging position to a release position by means of the release lever; an electrical drive unit and an actuating lever, wherein the actuating lever can be actuated by the drive unit and the locking mechanism can be unlocked at least indirectly by means of the actuating lever, wherein the actuating lever and a gearwheel of the drive unit can be mounted on a common shaft.

Abstract: An electrochemically active material comprising a surface is provided, wherein the surface comprises an oligomer. A method of functionalising the surface with the oligomer is also provided.

Abstract: A method and instrumentation for performing a patellofemoral arthroplasty orthopaedic procedure includes coupling an anterior cutting block to a femur of a patient such that the cutting block references local anatomy of the femur. The anterior cutting block is used to perform a number of bone cuts to establish a trochlear cavity in the femur. The trochlear cavity is formed such that a trochlear prosthesis may be inset into the cavity and substantially flush with the surrounding cartilage. A finishing burring guide and burr bit may be used to detail the shape and/or size of the trochlear cavity. Additionally, a trochlear drill guide may be used to facilitate establishing peg holes in the patient's femur to receive corresponding pegs of the trochlear prosthesis.

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 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 modular exercise structure comprising a frame and a first panel. The frame has a base and a plurality of first column and a second column detachably coupled with the base and oriented vertically. The first panel is located between the first column and the second column. The first panel has a first column coupler and a second column coupler disposed on two opposite ends of the first panel. The first and second column couplers are configured to respectively coupled with the first and second columns. The modular exercise structure is configured to be adjustable and modifiable.

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: 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 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: Embodiments provide a lacrosse stick having a continuous juncture-handle portion and a flexible head portion molded to the juncture-handle portion, and a method for making the lacrosse stick. The juncture-handle portion may include first and second fork members extending from a throat member in a forward direction, a handle portion extending from the throat member in a rearward direction, and a first tab reinforcing member extending from the handle portion, through the throat member, and to the first fork member, and defining a first tab protruding beyond a distal forward end of the first fork member. The throat member, first and second fork members, and handle portion may be integrally formed of a first composite layup material, with the first tab reinforcing member formed of a stiffer second composite layup material. The head portion may include a first sidewall portion molded over the first tab reinforcing member.

Abstract: In general, the present disclosure relates to biocidal compositions comprising an isothiazolone biocidal active compound in combination with a cystamine enhancer. These compositions can demonstrate highly effective prevention of deterioration and decay that can be caused by microbial contamination using low concentrations a biocidal active compound.

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: In general, the present disclosure relates to biocidal compositions comprising an isothiazolone biocidal active compound in combination with a guanidine enhancer. These compositions can demonstrate highly effective prevention of deterioration and decay that can be caused by microbial contamination using low concentrations a biocidal active compound. The guanidine enhancer may be crystallized around inert inorganic mineral.

Abstract: Devices used to sense physiologic blood parameters are disclosed. The devices may be configured to sense at least two physiologic blood parameters at substantially a common site of an extracorporeal perfusion circuit. The devices may include a pressure sensor and a temperature sensor. The temperature sensor may be in direct contact with the blood.

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: Embodiments provide a lacrosse stick having a continuous juncture-handle portion and a flexible head portion molded to the juncture-handle portion, and a method for making the lacrosse stick. The juncture-handle portion may include first and second fork members extending from a throat member in a forward direction, a handle portion extending from the throat member in a rearward direction, and a first tab reinforcing member extending from the handle portion, through the throat member, and to the first fork member, and defining a first tab protruding beyond a distal forward end of the first fork member. The throat member, first and second fork members, and handle portion may be integrally formed of a first composite layup material, with the first tab reinforcing member formed of a stiffer second composite layup material. The head portion may include a first sidewall portion molded over the first tab reinforcing member.