Abstract: A sales device allows for self-checkout of goods in a store. The sales device has a controller configured to control the sales device and a communication device configured to receive and send data from and to a network. At least one camera is included that is configured to create an image of at least one view of an open side of a shopping cart or a shopping basket. The sales device also has a support plate that is configured such that the shopping cart or the shopping basket are placeable on it. A detector is included that is configured to detect the shopping cart or shopping basket on the support plate; as is a sensor that is configured to automatically detect a unique identification number of the shopping cart or shopping basket upon the detector detecting the shopping cart or the shopping basket on the support plate.

Abstract: A sales device allows for self-checkout of goods in a store. The sales device has a controller configured to control the sales device and a communication device configured to receive and send data from and to a network. At least one camera is included that is configured to create an image of at least one view of an open side of a shopping cart or a shopping basket. The sales device also has a support plate that is configured such that the shopping cart or the shopping basket are placeable on it. A detector is included that is configured to detect the shopping cart or shopping basket on the support plate; as is a sensor that is configured to automatically detect a unique identification number of the shopping cart or shopping basket upon the detector detecting the shopping cart or the shopping basket on the support plate.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for determining immunologically cross-reactive molecules comprising a cross-reactive antigenic determinant are provided, in particular for determining proteins comprising cross-reactive antigenic determinants, in particular for determining proteins that are cross-reactive based on serological screens using sequential immunological challenges to an animal, including determining cross-reactive H. parasuis proteins. Also provided are compositions, vaccines, and kits using the molecules for diagnostics and methods for preventing or treating a disease, disorder, condition, or symptoms thereof associated with infectious agents, in particular infectious microorganisms, in particular for preventing or treating a disease, disorder, condition, or symptom thereof associated with H. parasuis infection.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for determining immunologically cross-reactive molecules comprising a cross-reactive antigenic determinant are provided, in particular for determining proteins comprising cross-reactive antigenic determinants, in particular for determining proteins that are cross-reactive based on serological screens using sequential immunological challenges to an animal, including determining cross-reactive H. parasuis proteins. Also provided are compositions, vaccines, and kits using the molecules for diagnostics and methods for preventing or treating a disease, disorder, condition, or symptoms thereof associated with infectious agents, in particular infectious microorganisms, in particular for preventing or treating a disease, disorder, condition, or symptom thereof associated with H. parasuis infection.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for determining immunologically cross-reactive molecules comprising a cross-reactive antigenic determinant are provided, in particular for determining proteins comprising cross-reactive antigenic determinants, in particular for determining proteins that are cross-reactive based on serological screens using sequential immunological challenges to an animal, including determining cross-reactive H. parasuis proteins. Also provided are compositions, vaccines, and kits using the molecules for diagnostics and methods for preventing or treating a disease, disorder, condition, or symptoms thereof associated with infectious agents, in particular infectious microorganisms, in particular for preventing or treating a disease, disorder, condition, or symptom thereof associated with H. parasuis infection.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for determining immunologically cross-reactive molecules comprising a cross-reactive antigenic determinant are provided, in particular for determining proteins comprising cross-reactive antigenic determinants, in particular for determining proteins that are cross-reactive based on serological screens using sequential immunological challenges to an animal, including determining cross-reactive H. parasuis proteins. Also provided are compositions, vaccines, and kits using the molecules for diagnostics and methods for preventing or treating a disease, disorder, condition, or symptoms thereof associated with infectious agents, in particular infectious microorganisms, in particular for preventing or treating a disease, disorder, condition, or symptom thereof associated with H. parasuis infection.

Abstract: A sensor system for determining at least one of the weight and the position of a seat occupant is provided, the sensor system comprising a control unit, at least two spaced measurement weight sensors, wherein each measurement weight sensor provides measurement weight sensor signals, and at least one virtual weight sensor provides virtual weight sensor signals, wherein the virtual weight sensor signals are calculated using the measurement weight sensor signals of at least one of the measurement weight sensors, and at least one of the weight and the position of the seat occupant is calculated using measurement weight sensor signals and the virtual weight sensor signals.

Abstract: A sensor system for determining the weight and/or position of a seat occupant, comprising at least two spaced-apart weight force sensors which provide measured weight force signals, and a control device which generates a signal characterising the weight and/or the position of a seat occupant, on the basis of the measured weight force signals, is provided, wherein the control device has a time analysis device, by means of which the time course of a measured weight force signal of at least one weight force sensor can be analysed and which provides time analysis data.

Abstract: To provide a load cell, having a force transducer for recording tensile and compressive forces that are to be determined, which can be produced more economically and, in particular, can also be handled more easily during the adjustment of the sensor arrangement than hitherto, the force transducer comprising a flectionally elastic element and a force introduction part acting on the flectionally elastic element, having a sensor arrangement for detecting a deformation of the flectionally elastic element and the transformation thereof into an electric weighing signal, and having a housing receiving the force transducer and the sensor arrangement, with a flectionally rigid wall part, on which the flectionally elastic element of the force transducer is held, it is proposed that the sensor arrangement be arranged on a separate carrier, which is held on the flectionally rigid wall part and/or a flectionally rigid base part region of the housing

Abstract: A sensor system for determining at least one of the weight and the position of a seat occupant is provided, said sensor system comprising a control unit, at least two spaced measurement weight sensors, wherein each measurement weight sensor provides measurement weight sensor signals, and at least one virtual weight sensor provides virtual weight sensor signals, wherein the virtual weight sensor signals are calculated using the measurement weight sensor signals of at least one of the measurement weight sensors, and at least one of the weight and the position of the seat occupant is calculated using measurement weight sensor signals and the virtual weight sensor signals.

Abstract: To provide a load cell, having a force transducer for recording tensile and compressive forces that are to be determined, which can be produced more economically and, in particular, can also be handled more easily during the adjustment of the sensor arrangement than hitherto, the force transducer comprising a flectionally elastic element and a force introduction part acting on the flectionally elastic element, having a sensor arrangement for detecting a deformation of the flectionally elastic element and the transformation thereof into an electric weighing signal, and having a housing receiving the force transducer and the sensor arrangement, with a flectionally rigid wall part, on which the flectionally elastic element of the force transducer is held, it is proposed that the sensor arrangement be arranged on a separate carrier, which is held on the flectionally rigid wall part and/or a flectionally rigid base part region of the housing

Abstract: A method, system and computer program product for automatically rendering information on a display screen of a building information system. Following generation of a plan image, such as a floor or site plan image, the plan image is modified and subsequently rendered on the display screen. The plan image is modified by adjusting the contrast ratio of the plan image such that, when graphical elements, such as icons representing elevators, evacuation stairways and fire hydrants, are rendered on the display screen overlaying the modified plan image, the graphical elements are visually distinct from the modified plan image.

Abstract: A locator system, including a transmitter device such as a PAS device to be carried by a first individual such as a first responder in a fire fighting event. The transmitter transmits an acoustic sound and a RF pulse. A RF receiver is carried by a second individual, such as someone dispatched to rescue the first individual. The receiver receives the acoustic sound using a pair of acoustic receivers and RF pulse and calculates the distance to and bearing of the transmitter device. Both transmitter and receiver may include temperature data for calculating the ambient speed of sound. A display informs the second individual of the distance and bearing. The acoustic sound receivers are spaced from each other to permit triangulation calculations to determine the distance and bearing. The transmitter is activated by the first individual by choice and when the first individual is motionless for a predetermined time.

Abstract: A system and method for visualizing the location and movement of people in facilities. The facility is provided with a plurality of sensors such as RF or IR sensors that communicate with a badge worn by each individual and selected physical assets in the facility. The sensors send data to a processor which displays the data on a monitor in a form that permits ready visualization of the individuals, and allows the observer to select information as needed. The display may directly indicate certain specifics about an individual based on data stored in the processor or entered by the observer.

Abstract: A system and method for aiding spatial orientation of displayed graphical models of structures. A monitor displays the graphical model and an input commands a processor to selectively display the model as a two dimensional model or a three dimensional model. The processor displays selected features such as specific areas of the structure, fire hydrants, elevators, smoke detectors, fire detectors, stairways, and individuals within the structure. The processor selectively changes between a two dimensional model to a three dimensional model over a noticeable period of time. A selected floor is shown as decreased transparency and the remaining floors with increased transparency or it is tinted. A wire frame can highlight the one floor or the entire structure. Exterior features of the structure may be shown. A circular scroll bar controls rotation of the three dimensional structure while maintaining the user's orientation in virtual space.

Abstract: A method and system of rendering buildings in three-dimensional space first renders a respective floor, then adds objects and finally walls to bound each of the floors. The result, a three-dimensional rendering of a building, has translucent walls and illustrates the position of objects within the building in addition to presenting the overall shape of the building. The building can be rotated or enlarged to clarify the position of the various objects in space.

Abstract: A method and system of rendering buildings in three-dimensional space first renders a respective floor, then adds objects and finally walls to bound each of the floors. The result, a three-dimensional rendering of a building illustrates the position of objects within the building in addition to presenting the overall shape of the building. The rendering can be discontinuously rotated, about an axis, in response to user inputs.

Abstract: A system accumulates trend related physiological information pertaining to an individual. Non-textual icons can be used to graphically present trend and condition information to the individual.

Abstract: A display for identifying a floor of a building being monitored presents a plurality of groups of floors and a plurality of floors in a group. The groups can be of floors and selected plurality of floors automatically presented to identify one or more floors that are exhibiting a selected ambient condition being monitored. Alternately, a slide can be used to identify one of a plurality of floors. A zoom function can also be provided.