Abstract: The present application relates to aqueous compositions for controlling a plant disease caused by a phytopathogenic organism, to methods of preparing such compositions and to uses of such compositions, for example for controlling a plant disease caused by a phytopathogenic organism. The aqueous compositions comprise copper ions, phosphorous acid and/or a salt thereof and an effective amount of an amine selected from an alkylamine, an alkanolamine and mixtures thereof. The pH of the compositions is from about 6 to about 10.

Abstract: A virtual reality system providing a virtual robotic surgical environment, and methods for using the virtual reality system, are described herein. The virtual reality system may be used to expedite the R&D cycle during development of a robotic surgical system, such as by allowing simulation of potential design without the time and significant expense of physical prototypes. The virtual reality system may also be used to test a control algorithm or a control mode for a robotic surgical component.

Abstract: A carrying case for a pair of two handcuffs is described.

Abstract: A bath jet apparatus includes a housing and a motor in the housing to rotate an impeller. The bath jet apparatus is cordless.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a system for access control. The system comprises an access authority configured to: receive a request associated with a user; determine whether the user is authorised to be granted access; in response to determining that the user is authorised to be granted access, digitally sign access authorisation data comprising a cryptographic key of the user; and send the signed access authorisation data to a user device associated with the user. The system further comprises an access controller configured to: receive from the user device signed authentication data comprising the signed access authorisation data; verify access criteria comprising verifying the signature of the signed access authorisation data, and verifying the signature of the signed authentication data using the cryptographic key of the user; and, in response to verifying the access criteria, grant the access request. Also disclosed herein are methods for access control, methods for sending data, and methods for receiving data.

Abstract: A speaker mounting assembly for mounting a speaker in multiple configurations, the speaker mounting assembly comprising a bracket having a substantially V-shaped profile, wherein the bracket comprises a first mounting plate and a second mounting plate meeting at a flattened vertex, wherein the flattened vertex forms a third mounting plate, and fixing apertures in each of the first, second and third mounting plates.

Abstract: A system for the rectification of batch-induced distortions and the extraction of phenotypic attributes from biological images is presented. This system encompasses a deep-learning generative adversarial network model, expertly tailored to converse with and modify the contrast of input images, resulting in the creation of output images. A discriminator, operating as a feedback mechanism, discriminates the output image against the input image, ensuring precise image contrast conversion. Integral to this system is a morphology distillator, having a dual classifier framework comprising a batch classifier and a cell type/state classifier. This distillator adeptly identifies phenotypic characteristics and batch-related disparities, subsequently eradicating these batch variations from the output image. The resultant augmentation enriches the cellular information within the image.

Abstract: A portable inspecting device includes PZT transducers and performs active sensing to measure the characteristics of bolted connections. The PZT transducers are mounted on opposing ends of spring-loaded rods and can be moved apart to accommodate a structure for testing. The springs cause the PZT transducers to push against opposing parts of the structure in a stable but temporary fashion. The device can be physically moved to inspect the status and health of multiple different bolted connections.

Abstract: A simulated ice cream dispenser for dispensing a simulated ice cream product includes a receptacle for receiving a simulated ice cream product to be dispensed and at least one rotating arm member rotatably configured with respect to the receptacle and including at least one flap extending from the at least one rotating arm member. A handle member including at least one engaging member engages the at least one rotating arm member for rotating the at least one rotating arm member when the handle transitions between first and second positions. In the first position, the at least one rotating arm member is positioned such that the at least one flap extending from the at least one rotating arm member is positioned within the receptacle for supporting a simulated ice cream product within the receptacle.

Abstract: There is described a method of shading a group of pixels in a fragment shader in a raster graphics pipeline. At least one first pilot pixel of the group of pixels is shaded under a first precision. At least one second pilot pixel of the group of pixels is shaded under a second precision. An error value representing a difference between the first and second pilot pixels is calculated. At least one other pixel of the group of pixels is shaded under the first precision if the error value is greater than an error threshold. The at least one other pixel is shaded under the second precision if the error value is smaller than the error threshold.

Abstract: One or more embodiments include antimicrobial bandages with nanostructures, formation thereof, and usage thereof to facilitate wound healing. In one embodiment, a bandage apparatus that facilitates healing a wound is provided. The bandage apparatus includes a substrate having an attachment mechanism that facilitates removably attaching the substrate to a part of a body having the wound. The bandage apparatus also includes a nanostructure film provided on a surface of the substrate and configured to contact the wound when the substrate is attached to the part of the body having the wound, wherein the nanostructure film includes a plurality of nanostructures.

Abstract: A lid assembly, for a container, comprising: a first lid member; and a second lid member, positioned below said first lid member, is provided with: a first drinking means in direct fluid communication with the beverage in said container via a first fluid passageway, wherein said first lid member pivotably connecting said second lid member to assume a first position where said first drinking means being covered by said first lid member and a second position where said first drinking means being exposed; a second drinking means provided with a drinking tube in fluid communication with the beverage in said container via a second fluid passageway, wherein said second drinking means is configured to operationally enable said second fluid passageway; and characterized in that: the use of said first drinking means and the use of said second drinking means is mutually exclusive and is independent of each other; and said first fluid passageway and said second fluid passageway are independent of each other.

Abstract: Techniques are described with respect to a system, method, and computer product for privatizing media feeds. An associated method includes receiving a plurality of media data. The method further includes monitoring the plurality of media data, determining at least one vulnerable segment of the plurality of media data, and modifying the at least one vulnerable segment based on the determination.

Abstract: An illumination system includes a light and a holder. The light includes: an illumination part from which light is emitted; a fixing part connected to the illumination part; and a battery mounting part to and from which a battery pack is attached and detached. The holder includes: a holder body; an attachment part connected to the holder body and to be attached to a subject; and an annular clamp unit connected to the holder body and disposed around the fixing part.

Abstract: The present solution can execute a handshake process to establish a bidirectional session utilizing communications that can be implemented on EVs and chargers from various manufacturers. The present solution relates to a charger that can execute a handshake process communication between the charger and an electric vehicle to establish a session for bidirectional power delivery between the charger and the electric vehicle via a power cable. The charger can transmit, in the handshake process to the electric vehicle, a data structure comprising a field for a minimum current with a value for the field that is less than zero. The charger can configure, subsequent to transmission of the data structure comprising the value for the minimum current, the session for bidirectional power delivery between the charger and the electric vehicle via the power cable.

Abstract: An image sensor apparatus, comprising a plurality of image sensors organized into a plurality of portions, wherein the plurality of portions comprises a first portion, a second portion and a third portion configured to capture, in combination with each other, an image in a landscape format, a fourth portion and a fifth portion configured to capture, in combination with the first portion, an image in a portrait format.

Abstract: Disclosed is an additive manufacturing device, comprising: a vessel for containing a material which is polymerisable on exposure to radiation; a build platform having a build surface, the build platform being mounted or mountable for movement relative to the vessel; and a programmable radiation module comprising an array of individually addressable radiation emitting or transmitting elements, the array being configurable to produce radiation having a predetermined pattern by selective activation of elements of the array; wherein the programmable radiation module is positioned or positionable to irradiate uncured material adjacent the build surface, or adjacent a previously cured structure on the build surface, with the predetermined pattern without magnification. Also disclosed is an additive manufacturing method which employs the additive manufacturing device.

Abstract: Methods, systems and apparatus for providing power from a battery pack are described. One example method of connecting batteries in a battery pack include providing a battery pack comprising multiple independent compartments where each compartment is configured to hold at least one battery that has no direct electrical contact with batteries in other compartments of the multiple compartments, detecting, upon a placement of batteries in the multiple compartments, occurrence of the placement, and operating an electronic circuit such that batteries in the multiple compartments are connected together according to a configuration irrespective of polarity orientations by which the batteries were placed in the compartments.

Abstract: A medical device comprises a control system, processing modules, and a wire bundle connecting the control system to the processing modules, the wire bundle comprising control lines and data lines. Each processing module is coupled to a respective set of sensors arranged to interface with a biological tissue site, the sensors being configured to capture analog physiological signals generated from the biological tissue site. The control system is configured to generate a control signal on the control lines to initiate a data collection cycle by the processing modules. In response to the control signal, each processing module is configured to perform a respective data collection process which comprises (i) capturing and processing an analog physiological signal on each enabled sensor to generate a data sample for each analog physiological signal captured on each enabled sensor, and (ii) outputting data samples to the control system on the data lines.

Abstract: Video or image capture device and method of operation of the capture device are described. One example apparatus includes a first sensor array comprising a first plurality image sensors, a second sensor array comprising a second plurality image sensors; a third sensor array comprising a third plurality image sensors; a fourth sensor array comprising a fourth plurality image sensors and a fifth sensor array comprising a fifth plurality image sensors. The second sensor array and the fourth sensor array are configured to be excluded from use for capturing images in a portrait format. The third sensor array and the fifth sensor array are configured to be excluded from use for capturing images in a landscape format. The first sensor array is configured to be used for capturing images in the portrait format and the landscape format.