Abstract: A method for training a robot device controller is described comprising training a neural network comprising an encoder network, a decoder network and a policy network, such that, for each of a plurality of digital training input images, the encoder network encodes the digital training input image to a feature in a latent space, the decoder network determines, from the feature, for each of a plurality of areas shown in the digital training input image, whether the area is traversable and information about the distance between the viewpoint of the digital training input image and the area and the policy model determines, from the feature, control information for controlling movement of a robot device wherein at least the policy model is trained in a supervised manner using control information ground truth data of the digital training input images.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the detection vapor peracetic acid and hydrogen peroxide. It finds particular application in the sensing of vapor peracetic acid and hydrogen peroxide concentrations. The system includes (a) a source of peracetic acid vapor, hydrogen peroxide vapor, water vapor and acetic acid vapor, (b) a light source which is configured to supply light with at least a component in the mid-infrared range, and (c) a detector which is configured to individually detect mid-infrared range light in (i) a first mid-infrared spectrum absorbed by the peracetic acid vapor and not absorbed by the hydrogen peroxide vapor, the acetic acid vapor or the water vapor, and (ii) a second mid-infrared spectrum absorbed by the peracetic acid vapor and the hydrogen peroxide vapor.

Abstract: Embodiments of the subject invention relate to a small modular self-contained surface plasma device for decontamination of air and surfaces within enclosed volumes. Embodiments of the subject invention relate to a method and apparatus using the technical process of dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) surface plasma generation from ambient atmosphere for decontamination of air and surfaces within enclosed volumes. The primary application mode is for preservation of perishable commodities within industrial shipping containers through reduction of surface spoilage organisms and destruction of evolved gaseous ethylene that causes premature ripening. Additional implementations include deployment for oxidation of surfaces and/or container atmospheres in applications to diminish or eradicate pesticides, toxins, chemical residues, and other natural or introduced contaminants. Other embodiments envisioned include incorporation of device capabilities and or ancillary modules for feedback input (e.g.

Abstract: In some examples, artificial intelligence based plantable blank spot detection may include generating a plurality of clusters of input images of areas that are to be analyzed for plantable blank spot detection. For each cluster of the plurality of clusters, a model may be identified to analyze corresponding images of a cluster. A model may be selected, from the models identified for the plurality of clusters, to analyze the input images. Canal lines may be identified in the analyzed images. Plantable blank spots may be determined in the analyzed images. An operation of a drone may be controlled to validate the determination of the plantable blank spots.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the detection vapor peracetic acid and hydrogen peroxide. It finds particular application in the sensing of vapor peracetic acid and hydrogen peroxide concentrations. The system includes (a) a source of peracetic acid vapor, hydrogen peroxide vapor, water vapor and acetic acid vapor, (b) a light source which is configured to supply light with at least a component in the mid-infrared range, and (c) a detector which is configured to individually detect mid-infrared range light in (i) a first mid-infrared spectrum absorbed by the peracetic acid vapor and not absorbed by the hydrogen peroxide vapor, the acetic acid vapor or the water vapor, and (ii) a second mid-infrared spectrum absorbed by the peracetic acid vapor and the hydrogen peroxide vapor.

Abstract: In some examples, artificial intelligence based plantable blank spot detection may include generating a plurality of clusters of input images of areas that are to be analyzed for plantable blank spot detection. For each cluster of the plurality of clusters, a model may be identified to analyze corresponding images of a cluster. A model may be selected, from the models identified for the plurality of clusters, to analyze the input images. Canal lines may be identified in the analyzed images. Plantable blank spots may be determined in the analyzed images. An operation of a drone may be controlled to validate the determination of the plantable blank spots.

Abstract: Embodiments of the subject invention relate to a small modular self-contained surface plasma device for decontamination of air and surfaces within enclosed volumes. Embodiments of the subject invention relate to a method and apparatus using the technical process of dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) surface plasma generation from ambient atmosphere for decontamination of air and surfaces within enclosed volumes. The primary application mode is for preservation of perishable commodities within industrial shipping containers through reduction of surface spoilage organisms and destruction of evolved gaseous ethylene that causes premature ripening. Additional implementations include deployment for oxidation of surfaces and/or container atmospheres in applications to diminish or eradicate pesticides, toxins, chemical residues, and other natural or introduced contaminants. Other embodiments envisioned include incorporation of device capabilities and or ancillary modules for feedback input (e.g.

Abstract: An inflatable beach complete bed unit containing a mattress, a base, a pillow, a side tray, a parasol and a long rectangular hollow shape on a side of the bed unit. A complete unit to use at the beach so one can enjoy the moment neatly and without misplacing or losing any personal items and other beach essentials in the sand.

Abstract: A system and method for optimizing the computation of metrics facilitating monitoring of service level agreements (SLA) in an IT-enabled framework to reduce computational overhead. A receiving module receives data associated with activities performed by one or more service providers. A transforming module transforms the data into a user-defined data structure using a transforming technique. A selecting module selects an attribute and parameters associated with a key performance indicator (KPI) of the one or more service providers. A view creating module creates a materialized view of the user-defined data structure based on the selected attribute. A query generating module m generates a query to be executed on the materialized view. A metric executing module executes the query on the materialized view in order to compute the metric.

Abstract: An inflatable beach complete bed unit containing mattress, base, pillow, side tray, parasol and long rectangle hollow shape to the side. A complete unit to use at the beach so one can enjoy the moment neatly and without misplacing or losing any personal items and other beach essentials in the sand.

Abstract: A system and method for optimizing the computation of metrics facilitating monitoring of service level agreements (SLA) in an IT-enabled framework to reduce computational overhead. A receiving module receives data associated with activities performed by one or more service providers. A transforming module transforms the data into a user-defined data structure using a transforming technique. A selecting module selects an attribute and parameters associated with a key performance indicator (KPI) of the one or more service providers. A view creating module creates a materialized view of the user-defined data structure based on the selected attribute. A query generating module m generates a query to be executed on the materialized view. A metric executing module executes the query on the materialized view in order to compute the metric.

Abstract: A variable resistor useful for automotive type fuel senders has a cermet film fired upon a refractory substrate. The cermet film is burnished to reduce asperity of the fired film. The resulting resistor element works with existing mechanical float type senders to provide a reliable and long lasting sender.

Abstract: A dental flossing device for removing food and debris from between teeth and crowns. The dental flossing device includes an elongate arcuate bow member with opposite first and second ends. A pair of floss loops are linked together and each floss loop is coupled to an end of the bow member. Each of the floss loops may extend into an aperture of the respective end of the bow member and be coupled in the apertures. Alternatively, each of the ends of the bow member has a pair of finger portions forming a channel between them. First and second floss loops extend between the first and second ends of the bow member. Each of the floss loops comprises a length of dental floss. The length of dental floss of the first floss loop extends through the second floss loop such that the floss loops are linked together. The first floss loop extends through the channel of the first end of the bow member. The second floss loop extends through the channel of the second end of the bow member.

Abstract: A key management system permits a high degree of autonomous rekeying activity by communication units (105) in a secure communication system (100). Responsive to time reference information transmitted by a key management controller (101), the communication units (105) activate a designated key index at a predetermined activation time. If conditions so indicate, a communication unit may transmit a rekey request.