Abstract: A nursing bed for defecation and self-cleaning comprises a bed frame, a bed board device, a moveable cushion, a support frame, a bedpan, an excreta container; The bedpan is hung under the movable cushion through a support frame. When the patient wants to defecate, the patient only needs to remove a cushion and make the bedpan mouth of the bedpan facing the defecation hole of the moveable cushion, then the patient can defecate on the nursing bed; and further having a cleaning device a warm water supply device, using an electric heater to heat the cleaning water to an appropriate temperature to clean the patient's buttocks, thereby reducing the infection of germs, and also cleaning the excrement that attached to the bedpan to keeps the bedpan clean.

Abstract: A folding dividing screen structure has at least two screen panels, a plurality of sealing covers, at least one connecting member with a respective vertical through channel on opposite sides of the connecting member, and at least two vertical strips. Each screen panel is secured in an outer frame, the connecting member pivotally connected with the two screen panels via the two vertical strips.

Abstract: A nursing bed for defecation and self-cleaning comprises a bed frame, a bed board device, a moveable cushion, a support frame, a bedpan, an excreta container; The bedpan is hung under the movable cushion through a support frame. When the patient wants to defecate, the patient only needs to remove a cushion and make the bedpan mouth of the bedpan facing the defecation hole of the moveable cushion, then the patient can defecate on the nursing bed; and further having a cleaning device a warm water supply device, using an electric heater to heat the cleaning water to an appropriate temperature to clean the patient's buttocks, thereby reducing the infection of germs, and also cleaning the excrement that attached to the bedpan to keeps the bedpan clean.

Abstract: A dividing screen structure has at least two screens and at least one assembling member mounted on one side of one of the two screens for connecting the two screens together. Each screen has a frame with at least one magnet on each side for pairing with the assembling member; the assembling member comprises at least two magnetically attracted U-shaped securing members, and each securing member has a back portion, two side portions and an opening.

Abstract: An ultrasound-detectable marker, ultrasound system, and methods for monitoring vascular flow and patency is disclosed. The ultrasound-detectable marker comprises one or more resorbable polymers, one or more non-resorbable polymers, one or more non-polymeric materials, or any combinations thereof. The ultrasound-detectable marker is adapted for placement underneath, adjacent to, or above one or more vessels at a postoperative site, such as a vascular anastomosis site. Further, the ultrasound imaging system includes certain user guiding software and/or health analysis software for use with the ultrasound-detectable marker.

Abstract: An ultrasound-detectable marker, ultrasound system, and methods for monitoring vascular flow and patency are disclosed. The ultrasound-detectable marker comprises one or more resorbable polymers, one or more non-resorbable polymers, one or more non-polymeric materials, or any combinations thereof. The ultrasound-detectable marker is adapted for placement underneath, adjacent to, or above one or more vessels at a postoperative site, such as a vascular anastomosis site. Further, the ultrasound imaging system includes certain user guiding software and/or health analysis software for use with the ultrasound-detectable marker.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and other embodiments described herein relate to generating depth estimates of an environment depicted in a monocular image. In one embodiment, a method includes identifying semantic features in the monocular image according to a semantic model. The method includes injecting the semantic features into a depth model using pixel-adaptive convolutions. The method includes generating a depth map from the monocular image using the depth model that is guided by the semantic features. The pixel-adaptive convolutions are integrated into a decoder of the depth model. The method includes providing the depth map as the depth estimates for the monocular image.

Abstract: A folding wheelchair with an excretion device has a foldable chair frame, a supporting device on the chair frame under a seat which is also foldable together with the chair frame, a wash device for cleansing and a wipe device for wiping. The folding wheelchair allows its user to perform excretion and cleansing by himself without leaving the wheelchair, saving the self-esteem for the users and reducing the burdens for the caregivers.

Abstract: A method for providing a graphical user interface with animated background, including displaying a background image in a display area and an image movable on the background image; determining whether to display an animated object according to a predetermined condition to obtain a result when the image is moved to a pre-defined visual focus; and displaying the animated object when the result indicates that it is determined to display the animated object. The image is movable along a central line of the display area, and the predetermined condition comprises that a time parameter is met. A system and a storage medium for implementing the method are also disclosed.

Abstract: System, methods, and other embodiments described herein relate to adapting operation of an assistance system in a subject vehicle according to a presence of a trailer. In one embodiment, a method includes, in response to determining that the trailer causes an occlusion to perception of at least one sensor about a surrounding environment of the subject vehicle, modifying system parameters associated with the assistance system according to the occlusion to adapt how the assistance system operates while the occlusion is present. The method includes controlling the assistance system as a function of the system parameters to improve assistance provided to an occupant of the subject vehicle.

Abstract: System, methods, and other embodiments described herein relate to adapting operation of an assistance system in a subject vehicle according to a presence of a trailer. In one embodiment, a method includes, in response to determining that the trailer causes an occlusion to perception of at least one sensor about a surrounding environment of the subject vehicle, modifying system parameters associated with the assistance system according to the occlusion to adapt how the assistance system operates while the occlusion is present. The method includes controlling the assistance system as a function of the system parameters to improve assistance provided to an occupant of the subject vehicle.

Abstract: System, methods, and other embodiments described herein relate to providing a warning from a subject vehicle to surrounding objects about a collision hazard. In one embodiment, a method includes identifying the surrounding objects of a subject vehicle according to sensor data about a surrounding environment of the subject vehicle. The method includes determining a collision probability indicating a likelihood of collision between a first object and a second object of the surrounding objects. The method includes, in response to the collision probability satisfying a collision threshold, communicating, by the subject vehicle, an alert to at least one of the surrounding objects about the collision hazard associated with the surrounding objects colliding.

Abstract: An ultrasound-detectable marker, ultrasound system, and methods for monitoring vascular flow and patency is disclosed. The ultrasound-detectable marker comprises one or more resorbable polymers, one or more non-resorbable polymers, one or more non-polymeric materials, or any combinations thereof. The ultrasound-detectable marker is adapted for placement underneath, adjacent to, or above one or more vessels at a postoperative site, such as a vascular anastomosis site. Further, the ultrasound imaging system includes certain user guiding software and/or health analysis software for use with the ultrasound-detectable marker.

Abstract: System, methods, and other embodiments described herein relate to adapting operation of a driving assistance system according to a presence of a trailer. In one embodiment, a method includes adjusting system parameters according to attributes of a trailer connected with the subject vehicle. The system parameters control operation of the driving assistance system of the subject vehicle. The method includes, in response to detecting a nearby object from sensor data about a surrounding environment of the subject vehicle, estimating a path of the nearby object. The method includes activating the driving assistance system according to the system parameters when i) the estimated path satisfies an activation threshold and ii) the estimated path does not intersect a restricted zone of the trailer.

Abstract: A vehicle system for estimating a trailer size may include a plurality of sensors arranged on a vehicle and may be configured to detect objects external to the vehicle and provide trailer data indicative of a trailer location behind a vehicle and a memory configured to maintain a virtual grid including a plurality of cells. The system may also include a controller in communication with the sensors and memory and configured to determine, based on the trailer data received within a predefined amount of time, an occupancy frequency for each of the plurality of cells, the occupancy frequency being an incrementation of each time an object was detected within the respective cell; determine a threshold distribution based on the occupancy frequency of each cell; and determine a trailer size based on the cells having an occupancy frequency exceeding the threshold distribution.

Abstract: System, methods, and other embodiments described herein relate to providing a warning from a subject vehicle to surrounding objects about a collision hazard. In one embodiment, a method includes identifying the surrounding objects of a subject vehicle according to sensor data about a surrounding environment of the subject vehicle. The method includes determining a collision probability indicating a likelihood of collision between a first object and a second object of the surrounding objects. The method includes, in response to the collision probability satisfying a collision threshold, communicating, by the subject vehicle, an alert to at least one of the surrounding objects about the collision hazard associated with the surrounding objects colliding.

Abstract: A nursing pants for urination comprising a pants body; a front cover having features of urine draining and covering arranged at the front side of the inner surface of the pants body, a rear side soft covered cloth arranged at the rear side of the pants; two first straps arranged behind the rear side soft covered cloth; a shirt having two pockets on the chest; two second straps having second buckle which can connect to the first buckle, and the second straps pass through the shoulders and fixed to the pockets; Whereby the patient pulls the two second straps, and the two second straps further pulls the two first straps, then the rear side soft covered cloth will be removed backward from the U shape opening hole, making the pants body become the status allowing the patient to urinate; and when the patient finishes urinating, the patient can pulls the first straps and further pulls the rear side soft covered cloth back to position below the U shape opening hole.

Abstract: A dividing screen structure has at least two screens and at least one assembling member mounted on one side of one of the two screens for connecting the two screens together. Each screen has a frame with at least one magnet on each side for pairing with the assembling member; the assembling member comprises at least two magnetically attracted U-shaped securing members, and each securing member has a back portion, two side portions and an opening.

Abstract: A vehicle sensor system for providing data for performance of vehicle features may include a plurality of sensors arranged on a vehicle, each sensor having a sensor profile, a memory configured to maintain the sensor profile, and a controller in communication with the plurality of sensors and memory and configured to receive data from each of the plurality of sensors in order at least one vehicle feature, detect a failure of a first sensor in which the first sensor fails to provide sensor data necessary to provide the vehicle feature, and use sensor data received from the second sensor to provide the vehicle feature in response to the sensor profile of the second sensor including a required attribute of the first sensor.

Abstract: System, methods, and other embodiments described herein relate to improving auto-parking of a vehicle. In one embodiment, a method includes, in response to initiating auto-parking of the vehicle, defining a set of thresholds according to at least environmental characteristics of a surrounding environment of the vehicle. The method includes monitoring, while the vehicle is auto-parking, a vehicle state of the vehicle according to sensor data from at least one sensor of the vehicle. The sensor data includes observations about the vehicle and the surrounding environment of the vehicle. The method includes selectively executing a response function according to whether the vehicle state satisfies at least one threshold in the set of thresholds. The response function mitigates abnormalities encountered by the vehicle when auto-parking.