Abstract: In accordance with the described techniques, a host processor receives a task graph including tasks and indicating dependencies between the task graph. The host processor formats the task graph, in part, by sorting the tasks of the task graph in an order based on the dependencies between the tasks. Further, the host processor submits the formatted task graph to a scalable input/output virtualization (SIOV) device, which directs the SIOV device to process the tasks of the task graph based on the order.

Abstract: Drive unit for adjusting an adjustable element between at least a first position and a second position, comprising a drive train having an input shaft and an output shaft, wherein the drive train is split into at least a first drive path and a second drive path, wherein at least one drive element in the drive train comprises an evoloid toothing.

Abstract: A processing unit (e.g., a CPU) executes multiple processes, such as multiple virtual machines, wherein each process employs virtual signals and virtual signal monitors to support signaling between the process and one or more accelerators. A hardware signal manager (HSM) assigns each virtual signal to a physical signal of the system and assigns each virtual signal monitor to a physical signal monitor. Based on a process' interactions (e.g., signal operations) with a virtual signal monitor, the HSM executes corresponding interactions at the assigned physical signal monitor. The HSM thus virtualizes the physical signal monitors for the executing processes.

Abstract: Adjustment device for adjusting an air stream influencing element of a motor vehicle between at least a first position and a second position, comprising a driving unit for adjusting the air stream influencing element between at least the first position and the second position, provided with an input shaft having an input axis and an output shaft having an output axis which is at a distance from the input axis, wherein the driving unit has a first, part which is provided around the input axis of the driving unit, and has a second part, wherein the adjustment device is furthermore provided with a failsafe mechanism, wherein the failsafe mechanism engages the first part of the driving unit, wherein the failsafe mechanism comprises an auxiliary driving motor, separately from a main driving motor of the driving unit.

Abstract: Embodiments herein describe a pull-based model to dispatch tasks in an accelerator device. That is, rather than a push-based model where a connected host pushes tasks into hardware (HW) queues in the accelerator device, the embodiments herein describe a pull-based model where a command processor (CP) loads tasks into the HW queues after any data dependencies have been resolved.

Abstract: A three-dimensional (3D) printed simulator that simulates at least a portion of a body is provided. The simulator includes a first simulated organ made of a first material having a first set of physical parameters, a second simulated organ made of a second material having a second set of physical parameters, and a transition layer made of a third material having a third set of physical parameters provided between the first simulated organ and the second simulated organ. The transition layer defines an anatomical plane between the first and second simulated organs.

Abstract: A system and method for establishing a gaming session via cloud services with a first device, receiving information at the first device to establish a connection with a second device, and receiving at the first device instructions from the second device via the connection, wherein the instructions control an aspect of the gaming session.

Abstract: The invention provides a modular unit or module (20) for use in an underground water management system. The modular unit or module (20) comprises a prism structure being a polyhedron enclosing a pair of internal members (6, 6?). The internal members (6, 6?) comprise a first member (6) comprising a first arch (9), and a second member (6?) comprising a second arch (9?) located at an angle to and being arranged inverted with respect to the first arch (9). The invention also provides a modular system (100) for use in underground water management, the modular system (100) comprising a plurality of the modules or modular units (20, 20?).

Abstract: A separation device is instructed to separate a compound from a sample over a time period. A mass spectrometer is instructed to measure a plurality of intensities of at least one ion of the separated compound over the time period, producing a chromatogram. At least one peak of the at least one ion is identified from the chromatogram using a peak-finding algorithm. Two or more different peak integration areas are calculated for the at least one peak by applying the peak-finding algorithm with two or more different values for at least one peak-finding parameter. Two or more plots of the at least one peak that each shows graphically a different peak integration area are displayed on a display device at the same time. In response, data is received from a user selection device that indicates user selection of one of the two or more plots.

Abstract: Drive unit for adjusting an adjustable element between at least a first position and a second position, comprising a drive train having an input shaft and an output shaft, wherein the drive train is split into at least a first drive path and a second drive path, wherein at least one drive element in the drive train comprises an evoloid toothing.

Abstract: A system and method for establishing a gaming session via cloud services with a first device, receiving information at the first device to establish a connection with a second device, and receiving at the first device instructions from the second device via the connection, wherein the instructions control an aspect of the gaming session.

Abstract: An aircraft and method of operating an aircraft include a flight formation control unit configured to automatically transition the aircraft into an automatic flight formation mode in response to the aircraft being within one or both of a predetermined speed or a predetermined range in relation to at least one other aircraft flying within the automatic flight formation mode. The flight formation control unit can be further configured to automatically transition the aircraft out of the automatic flight formation mode in response to detection of a control signal received from one or more flight controls of the aircraft. The flight formation control unit can be further configured to automatically cycle the aircraft and the at least one other aircraft to different positions during the automatic flight formation mode.

Abstract: A device can parse a query to determine a first road identified by the query and a second road identified by the query. The device can determine a plurality of road segment pairs that include a first road segment of a first plurality of road segments associated with the first road and a second road segment associated with second plurality of road segments associated with the second road. The device can determine a plurality of candidate intersection points based on the plurality of road segment pairs. The device can determine an intersection of the first road and the second road based on the plurality of candidate intersection points and can provide, to a client device, information identifying the intersection of the first road and the second road.

Abstract: A system for controlling thermal comfort in a space is provided with variable mode of operation. This system may include a conditioner for conditioning air in the space, and a sensor for measuring a temperature in the space. A controller is provided for controlling the conditioner based on the temperature sensed by the sensor, and a fan for circulating air within the space is regulated based on the temperature sensed by the sensor. A related system for controlling a fan based on height is also provided, as is a system and method for easily and efficiently determining the height of a fan using a simple camera, such as one on a “smart” phone. A further aspect pertains to a controller, such as for example a portable handheld device, having a user interface adapted for suggesting an increase in a set point temperature of a thermostat based on the selected speed of the fan.

Abstract: A flip-top dispensing closure is provided and comprises a base which is attachable to a container and a lid attached to the base by a hinge. The base includes a dispensing passage; a syringe of the type comprising a barrel and a terminal tip is insertable into the passage. The closure further comprises a flexible self-closing valve for closing the passage. In use the syringe is inserted into the passage so that the tip passes through the valve to access product, and thereafter when the syringe is withdrawn the valve wipes against the syringe tip.

Abstract: Adjustment device for adjusting an air influencing element of a motor vehicle between at least a first position and a second position, comprising a driving unit for adjusting the air influencing element between at least the first position and the second position, provided with an input shaft and an output shaft which is at a distance from the axis of the input shaft, wherein the driving unit has a first part which is provided around the input shaft of the driving unit, and has a second part which is provided around the output shaft of the driving unit, wherein the adjustment device is furthermore provided with a failsafe mechanism, wherein the failsafe mechanism engages the first part of the driving unit.

Abstract: A system and method for providing an augmented virtuality solution. A real environment video frame of a human and background is captured. The human is removed from the real environment frame using an RGBA array, a depth array, and a stencil array and composited onto a virtual environment frame using occlusion depth array and refined depth mask array.

Abstract: A cap for retaining a wheel trim with a wheel includes a body portion which slides inside a central opening defined by a hub portion of the wheel trim. The body portion has a first end and a second end. The cap includes at least one engagement portion coupled to the body portion. The at least one engagement portion engages with an internal wall of the hub portion. The cap includes at least one retaining tab coupled to the body portion towards the second end of the body portion. The at least one retaining tab extends radially outwards from the second end of the body portion. The cap further includes a holding portion coupled to the body portion towards the first end. The holding portion extends radially outwards from the body portion such that the holding portion abuts a disc portion of the wheel trim.

Abstract: An aircraft and method of operating an aircraft include a flight formation control unit configured to automatically transition the aircraft into an automatic flight formation mode in response to the aircraft being within one or both of a predetermined speed or a predetermined range in relation to at least one other aircraft flying within the automatic flight formation mode. The flight formation control unit can be further configured to automatically transition the aircraft out of the automatic flight formation mode in response to detection of a control signal received from one or more flight controls of the aircraft. The flight formation control unit can be further configured to automatically cycle the aircraft and the at least one other aircraft to different positions during the automatic flight formation mode.

Abstract: The invention relates to a passive tracking device for tracking the position of the sun, which comprises a hollow parallelepiped casing through which the solar radiation entering through a first lens located at the upper end of the parallelepiped casing passes towards a discriminating reflector arranged at the lower end of the same casing; the tracking device redirects as much incoming radiation as possible towards side chambers for absorbing radiation, heating a working fluid contained in the side chamber; producing a volumetric expansion in the working fluid that, communicating with shafts for the rotation of the tracking device, allows the orientation with the normal/perpendicular position with respect to the position of the sun, and to guide the alignment direction of other tracking devices for collecting energy in devices for collecting photovoltaic and/or thermal energy that are mechanically connected to the tracking device.