Abstract: The invention refers to a glass forming machine which includes a blank station for forming a parison (14) from a gob of molten glass (9) and a blow station for forming the parison (14) into a container (26) and an invert mechanism (16) which can move a neck ring (5) from the blank station to the blow station by a rotary motion and which further includes a swab robot and a control device for the swab robot, wherein the control device is set up so that the swab robot can swab and thus swab the neck ring (5) when the neck ring (5) is in an intermediate position between the blank station and the blow station. Defects in the production of bottles can thus be avoided.

Abstract: In various embodiments, an optical system to present an image to an eye of a user is disclosed. The system comprises a waveguide configured to output collimated light towards an optically powered element comprising at least one holographic component to generate optical power. The optically powered element is configured to receive the output collimated light from the waveguide and direct the received light towards the eye of the user and impart an angular offset on the directed light such that the directed light forms a virtual image plane.

Abstract: An information technology (IT) network includes configuration items (CIs) that may constantly change, where the CIs describe hardware components or software components that are configured to operate on the IT network. Machine learning techniques can be employed determine whether a CI has been changed (e.g., added, updated, or removed) in the IT network. For example, a software code or a log message associated with a CI can be analyzed to determine whether the CI is a newly added or updated within the IT network.

Abstract: A ball joint includes a stud extending from a ball. A housing has a bore that receives the ball. The housing has an interior surface facing the ball that includes a groove. A plastic bearing is arranged between the ball and the housing. The plastic bearing has first and second sides opposite one another. The first side has a spherical surface engaging the ball. The second side has a protrusion opposite the spherical surface that is received in and fills the groove and a recess in the spherical surface opposite the protrusion.

Abstract: A wearable head-up display which allows for convenient and safe stowage when not in use. A hinge component is positioned within the optical path from an image projector to a display component which ensures optical alignment for projection. A detection means is provided to signal when the wearable device is in a folded position in order to deactivate the projector.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a ball joint includes arranging a ball in a bore of a housing, and enclosing an end of the bore. Plastic is injected into a space between the housing and the ball to form a bearing that has a bearing surface that engages the ball. The bearing shrinks to form a recess in the bearing surface so that the recess can be filled with a grease.

Abstract: Embodiments of a system, method, and memory storage device for managing performance optimization of applications executed by an Information Handling System (IHS) are described. In an illustrative, non-limiting embodiment, an IHS may include computer-executable instructions to receive telemetry data associated with an operating behavior of the IHS. Using the telemetry data, the IHS generates a profile recommendation from the received telemetry data using a machine learning (ML) service, and adjusts a core stall management mechanism of a second processor to optimize a performance of the IHS. The second processor performs at least a portion of the operating behavior of the IHS.

Abstract: The invention refers to an anomaly processing system suitable for processing a malfunction of a glass forming machine, comprising a malfunction detection unit for detecting a malfunction of the glass forming machine; a presence detection unit for detecting the presence of an operator; and in the event of a detected malfunction, a control unit for controlling the glass forming machine. The anomaly processing system is configured such that, in the event of a malfunction, the control of the glass forming machine by the anomaly processing system is dependent on whether the presence of an operator is detected.

Abstract: A computer implemented method for determining graphical user interface, GUI, interaction information for an end user device is described. The method comprising analysing device state information using one or more GUI spying modes to estimate GUI interaction information for the one or more GUI spying modes; classifying the estimated GUI interaction information for the one or more GUI spying modes based on a reference model; and outputting GUI interaction information based on the classification results.

Abstract: The present invention is a device and method for making Cannabis infused edibles comprising: a flow chamber having an inlet and an outlet, and configured to open; a porous material placed inside said flow chamber to form a tortuous flow path; a Cannabis burning chamber to burn Cannabis and generate a Cannabis smoke and a circulation system to circulate the Cannabis smoke in and out of the flow chamber. In operation one or more porous material are placed inside the flow chamber and infused with Cannabis smoke. The smoke passes continuously through the porous of said porous material and the resin of the smoke remains in the porous of the porous material; thereby produces a porous material which is smoke-resin infused for the purpose of consumption by means other than in-hailing smoke which is more convenient for consumers and has all the beneficial effects of Cannabis compounds.

Abstract: Described herein is an improved optical display system for a head or helmet mounted display (HMD). The optical display system comprises an intermediate reflective element that comprises an array of microstructures. Separate image generators are provided which generate images which are projected onto a user's left and right eyes and by use of the intermediate reflective element, the image generator located on the left side of the HMD generates an image for the user's left eye and the image generator located on the right side of the HMD generates an image for the user's right eye. As described below, this improved optical display system may, in various examples, be coupled with a vision enhancement system.

Abstract: A can comprises a metal can body and a metal lid. The can body has an edge defining a top opening into the body, and an inwardly directed bead (22) extending around the body adjacent to the top opening. The bead defines an upwardly facing sealing surface (25) and an inwardly facing surface (26). The lid has a centre panel (30), a wall (32) surrounding the centre panel, and an outwardly directed curl (34) at the top of the wall. The curl defines a peripherally extending channel (35) having an opening therein, and sealing compound (36) is located within the channel and projects through the opening. The can body and the lid are dimensioned to allow the lid to be press-fitted into the can body, so that an outwardly facing surface of the wall opposes the inwardly facing sealing surface of the bead, whilst the sealing compound is in sealing engagement with the upwardly facing sealing surface of the bead.

Abstract: An aerosol provision device is provided. The device defines a longitudinal axis, and comprises a first coil and a second coil. The first coil is configured to heat a first section of a heater component, the heater component being configured to heat aerosol generating material to generate an aerosol. The second coil is configured to heat a second section of the heater component. The first coil has a first length along the longitudinal axis and the second coil has a second length along the longitudinal axis, the first length being shorter than the second length. The first coil is adjacent the second coil in a direction along the longitudinal axis. In use, the aerosol is drawn along a flow path of the device towards a proximal end of the device, and the first coil is arranged closer to the proximal end of the device than the second coil.

Abstract: Embodiments are provided for centralized control of execution of a quantum program. In some embodiments, a system can include a processor that executes computer-executable components stored in memory. The computer-executable components include a synchronization component that causes multiple controller devices remotely located relative to the system to be synchronized with one another and the system. The computer-executable components also include an ingestion component that accesses measurement data resulting from one or more measurements at respective qubit devices. The computer-executable components further include a composition component that generates, using the measurement data, one or more control messages for respective second controller devices of the multiple controller devices.

Abstract: A method for operating smart glasses includes an input unit and/or output unit and a gaze detection arrangement, wherein the gaze detection arrangement detects any eye movement of an eye including the steps of irradiating at least one wavelength-modulated laser beam to the eye, detecting an optical path length of the emitted laser beam based on laser feedback interferometry of the emitted laser radiation with backscattered radiation from the eye, detecting a Doppler shift of the emitted and backscattered radiation based on the laser feedback interferometry, and detecting an eye velocity based on the Doppler shift, and wherein the input unit and/or output unit is operated based on the optical path length and/or the eye velocity.

Abstract: A method is provided for adjusting a luminance profile of an image displayed on a look-through display to a user. The method comprises: determining a field of view of the user based on a spatial configuration of the user's head. Determining one or more lighting conditions in the field of view. Adjusting the luminance profile for the image based on the field of view, wherein, as a result of the adjusted luminance profile, the image is reconciled with the field of view.

Abstract: Approaches presented herein enable training a federated machine learning model. More specifically, data is received from one or more sensors associated with an edge device. In response to the data exceeding a pre-determined threshold, a hazardous condition is identified. The hazardous condition is classified as valid or invalid, and in response to the hazardous condition being classified as valid, the hazardous condition and the data from one or more sensors are applied to the federated machine learning model.

Abstract: An information technology (IT) network includes configuration items (CIs) that may constantly change, where the CIs describe hardware components or software components that are configured to operate on the IT network. A system comprising a server can determine a change associated with a CI, send, to a configuration management database (CMDB), a message that updates the CMDB based on the determined change associated with the CI, determine, for the CI, a monitor configuration that describes one or more variables and corresponding one or more parameters with which the CI is to be monitored, and send the CI with the monitor configuration to a plurality of monitoring software tools operating on a plurality of servers, where each monitoring software tool is configured to monitor the CI based on the monitor configuration.

Abstract: A folded optical arrangement for use in a view-through display to transmit an image from an image source to a user's eye, the arrangement providing a folded optical transmission path and comprising: an optical system having a first optical element comprising a first plurality of optically powered surfaces; and a second optical element comprising at least one optically powered surface, the optical system configured to receive light forming the image from an image source, and to present a virtual image of the image source to the user with an apparent focus between a predetermined distance and optical infinity; wherein the first plurality of optically powered surfaces and the at least one optically powered surface of the second optical element are arranged to define a plurality of interfaces along the folded optical path and wherein a refractive index change at each interface is predetermined to control the direction of light passing through the or each interface; and wherein one surface of the first optical ele

Abstract: An inductor for use in an aerosol provision device. The inductor includes an electrically-conductive element. The element includes an electrically-conductive non-spiral first portion coincident with a first plane, an electrically-conductive non-spiral second portion coincident with a second plane that is spaced from the first plane, and an electrically-conductive connector that electrically connects the first portion to the second portion.