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A navigation system includes a driving profile program. The driving profile program collects information about an end user's driving activity. The information relates to trips made by the end user. The information includes departure times, intermediate stops, arrival times, purposes of the trips, and so on. After collecting this information over a period of time, the driving profile program analyzes the end user's driving activity. The driving profile program provides the end user with a driving activity profile. In addition, the driving profile program determines ways to reduce the amount of time and / or expense that the end user spends traveling in his / her vehicle and suggests modifications to the end user's driving activity that would save the end user time or expense.

A method and an apparatus for metering a reducing agent in which the reducing agent is delivered, via a line and a final control element that regulates the metering, in particular a metering valve, to a catalytic converter assembly for removing nitrogen oxides from the exhaust gases, in particular of a Diesel engine; a pressure drop in the line dictated especially by gas inclusions is detected, and the line is ventilated via the final control element.

A name entity extraction technique using language models is provided. A general language model is provided for the natural language understanding domain. A language model is also provided for each name entity. The name entity language models are added to the general language model. Each language model is considered a state. Probabilities are applied for each transition within a state and between each state. For each word in an utterance, the name extraction process determines a best current state and a best previous state. When the end of the utterance is reached, the process traces back to find the best path. Each series of words in a state other than the general language model state is identified as a name entity. A technique is provided to iteratively extract names and retrain the general language model until the probabilities do not change. The name entity extraction technique of the present invention may also use a general language model with uniform probabilities to save the time and expense of training the general language model.

This invention provides novel liver targeting agents and their synthetic methods. A liver targeting agent, with a lysine based nitrilo triacetic acid structure as backbone which acquires multivalency with saccharide groups, to bind with a galactosamine chain or lactose chain is disclosed. In particular, only one amino acid L-lysine is involved to provide trivalency. All carboxyl groups in Nε-benzyloxycarbonyl-Nα-dicarboxymethyl-L-lysine can be conjugated with three glycosides of ahGalNAc or ahLac in one step. This invention also provides a hexa-lactoside. In particular, the TFA-AHA-Asp was used to conjugate 2 moles of NTA(ahLac)3. This invention also provides a method for adding a spacer between NTA and DTPA. The extended hepatocyte-specific glyco-ligand has higher 111In-radiolabelling yield than those non-extended.

Systems, methods and devices for applying cosmetics to the face of a user in a particular sequential order employing various assigned brushes marked with various indicia. The indicia on the brush is used to identify an association with a cosmetic similarly marked with the same indicia. The indicia defines the sequential order in which the cosmetic is to be applied to the face of a user in accordance with a sequential step-by-step cosmetic application process. This system and method may be embodied in a variety of ways including in a kit, a holder, a cosmetic carrying case and a portable and self-contained modular cosmetic unit.

An electronic device includes a base unit, a display unit, at least one sensor, and at least one rotary motor. The display unit is movably connected to the base unit. The sensor is located on the display unit, for receiving and transmitting a signal. The rotary motor is located in the base unit, for driving the display unit to rotate with the base unit as a support according to the signal. The sensor receives a user instruction to control the rotation direction and angle of the display unit, so as to avoid manual adjustment or save the cost of purchasing components like a swivel platform.

A portable system for heating aggregate material, especially reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP), a portable system for producing asphalt, a portable system for continuously repaving roadway, and a method for continuously repaving roadway. Each system includes a conveyor belt, at least one infrared chamber disposed in substantially parallel relation to the conveyor belt at a distance sufficient to allow infrared heating of the aggregate material, a source of fuel, a fuel control in communication with the infrared chamber, and at least one mixer disposed between the infrared chamber and the conveyor belt and dimensioned and disposed relative to the conveyor belt so as to mix the aggregate material during heating and drying.

The passive component (1) has a first part (22) of a material with a first resistance value, which value can be lowered to a second value by laser trimming. The second value is at most one tenth of the first value and preferably less. The material crystallizes in a laser trimming process, which locally heats the material to at least a transition temperature. The material contains at least two different elements, which are preferably aluminum and germanium.The passive component (1) may be, for example, a resistor or a capacitor and may be part of a thin-film network of resistors, capacitors and / or inductors. In a resistor, it is preferred to have a second part (4) which contains a different resistance material with a resistance value lower than the first value and preferably higher than the second value.

Tube ends such as those of boiler tube banks, are prepared utilizing any of various combinations of processes which include a step of micro-diameter tube film removal from a portion of a tube end, including an area below a beveled segment, or segment to be beveled. The micro-diameter film removal step provides the tube with an exposed, clean metal surface which is conducive to a subsequent welding or bonding operation performed on the tube. Preferably, the process is performed with a tube milling tool having interchangeable milling or cutting heads. A specialized milling head is also disclosed and, in one embodiment, is at least used to perform the micro-diameter tube film removal step. Advantageously, the tube film removal milling head also removes a weld overlay on one or both sides of a tube in one embodiment. The tube film removal milling head includes an attached blade having a planar face configuration which enables tube film removal.

A lifting device having double screw rods is respectively connected on first, second and third sliding units interconnected to one another, which includes a driving means, a first transmission means and a second transmission means. The driving means is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the first sliding unit. The first transmission means includes a screw rod connected to the driving means and a telescopic tube assembly linearly movable relative to the screw rod. The screw rod is driven by the driving means. The other end of the telescopic assembly is fixedly connected to the top end of the second sliding unit. The second transmission means is provided at one side of the first transmission means and parallel thereto. Further, the second transmission means comprises a sleeve driven by the first transmission means to rotate and a screw rod threadedly connected to the sleeve. One end of the screw rod is fixedly connected to bottom end of the third transmission means. With the above arrangement, the whole structure is simplified to save the expense of machining and heat-treating each member, thereby to efficiently reduce the cost.

This document provides devices and methods for the treatment of heart conditions such as valvular stenosis. For example, this document provides devices and methods by which a guide catheter can align itself with a blood flow stream to thereby help direct a guidewire or other elongate device transmitted from the guide catheter through an orifice of a heart valve.

A sensor system for receiving an input signal and applying a digital control signal to adjust an output sensitivity of a triggering signal within the sensor system. The input signal includes a bias DC and a fluctuation bias voltage. The sensor system includes a first voltage contact, a normalized voltage contact, a normalized circuit and a comparison circuit. The first voltage contact provides a first comparison voltage based on the digital control signal, wherein the first comparison voltage defines a standby voltage region. The normalized voltage contact provides a reference voltage based on the digital control signal, wherein the reference voltage is located within the standby voltage region. When the fluctuation bias voltage is located outside of the standby voltage region, the sensor system outputs a triggering signal so as to adjust the digital control signal.

Identification of electrical equivalent circuit parameters (15) of a three-phase asynchronous motor (09) without a shaft encoder. The method comprises—Assumption of a standstill position of the rotor (11);—Equidirectional test signal infeed U1α, U1β in α and β in the stator axis direction of the asynchronous motor (09);—Measuring of a measuring signal I1α, I1β of the α and β axial direction of the asynchronous motor (09); and—Identification of equivalent circuit parameters of the asynchronous motor (09) on the basis of the test signal voltages U1α, U1β and of the measuring signal currents I1α, I1β; whereby the test signal feed allows the rotor (11) to remain torque-free. Determination of equivalent circuit parameters (15) of an asynchronous motor (09) as well relates to a motor control device (35), whereby the identified equivalent circuit parameters (15) can be used for the determination, optimization and monitoring of a motor control and for control of electrical drives.

Systems and processes for fluid regulation may provide diagnostic information that is useful for evaluating the condition and / or needed repairs / maintenance for fluid regulation systems. In particular implementations, a system and process for fluid regulation may include the ability to receive a representation of an input signal to an electric-to-pressure converter for facilitating positioning of a fluid regulator component, the electric-to-pressure converter adapted to be part of a fluid regulation system including a fluid regulator and a fluid regulator controller, and to determine at least one fluid regulation system condition based on the converter input signal.

An electromagnetic valve is provided with an elongated tappet guided axially displaceably in a tappet guide, and with a sealing body, embodied on the tappet, that can seal against a sealing seat. So that the valve can be produced more economically yet can be regulated more precisely, the sealing seat and the tappet guide are embodied in one piece. The adjustability of the valve is assured in particular by an adjusting ring.

Identification without shaft encoder of electrical equivalent circuit parameters of a three-phase asynchronous motor comprising: standstill position search of the rotor, so that the d flux axial direction of the rotor is aligned opposite the α axial direction of the stator; test signal voltage supply U1d in the d flux axial direction of the motor whereby the q transverse axial direction remains without current; measuring signal current I1d of the d flux axial direction of the motor; identification of equivalent circuit parameters of the motor based on the test signal voltage U1d and on the measuring signal current I1d in the d flux axial direction; whereby the rotor remains torque-free. The method used to control electrical drives. An identification apparatus for a synchronous motor and a motor control device comprising the apparatus, whereby identified equivalent circuit parameters can be used to determine, optimize and monitor a motor control.

A roaming communication method in the field of communication technologies includes: obtaining a location update reject message sent by a Home Location Register (HLR) of a subscriber to a Visitor Location Register (VLR) of the subscriber; obtaining subscriber data from account information of the subscriber, where the subscriber data includes a local number and subscription information of the subscriber; and simulating the HLR to send the subscriber data to the VLR of the subscriber so that the subscriber can communicate in the visited network. The embodiments of the present invention also provide a roaming communication apparatus and system. The present invention enables a roaming subscriber to enjoy the communication service in a roaming network where no roaming agreement is signed without changing a Subscriber Identification Module (SIM). The solution is easy and convenient and saves expenses of the subscriber. At the same time, this attracts subscribers without roaming authority to use the network of an operator, thereby increasing the revenue of the operator.

According to one embodiment of the invention, a system for warming infant feedings includes a housing having a feeding heating chamber disposed therein, a plurality of feeding receptacles disposed within the feeding heating chamber, a false feeding disposed within one of the feeding receptacles, and a surface heat sensor probe coupled to the false feeding. The surface heat sensor probe is operable to detect a temperature of the false feeding. The system further includes a heating unit operable to, in conjunction with the surface heat sensor probe, maintain the temperature of the false feeding at a predetermined temperature.

Utility tray for accommodating cables, pipelines, and other utilities comprises a plurality of tray modules. The tray module has a hanging strip that attaches to the structural component of the concrete, such as welded studs and rebars. Concrete locking groove is provided to interlock the concrete wall, thus rigidity of attachment to the concrete is enhanced. A vertical locking protrusion and a vertical locking groove are provided to position and interlock tray modules vertically. A lateral locking fin and a offset notch are provided to interlock tray modules laterally. Tray modules can be made by extrusion method and roll-formed method. The tray modules are assembled laterally and vertically to form a utility tray of desired length and height. Besides accommodating utilities, the utility tray can serve as the construction mold during concrete pouring.

A transponder key assembly is provided with a key blade and head assembly, with the head formed with a transponder holder opening therein from a face of the head and a separable transponder carrier matingly configured to the opening and adapted to be received into and be removable from the opening so as to prevent separation of the transponder from the key blade and head assembly to preserve the transponder for use in a subsequent key blade and head assembly.

Devices for broken drill bit removal are provided herein. The drill bit includes a center through hole situated longitudinally and interiorly in the drill bit. A wire rope first end is welded to a cutting tip of the drill bit and retained freely within the walls of the center through hole and said wire rope having a stop attached at a second end. Should the drill bit be compromised, leaving the portion of drill bit head lodged in the bore, the pieces of drill bit are still connected via said wire rope and the lodged portion can be easily and quickly removed by pulling and backing out the powered device that was driving the drill bit thus alleviating the necessity of EDMing the broken drill bit out of the bored component.

A resource server tracks merchant accounts for fitness studios and other businesses to sign-up students for a particular class. An initial price for the class is set based on a minimum number of attendance. As the resources for the class optimize by maximizing a number of students making use of the resource, a price for the class is reduced. The savings can be issued in some form an incentive awards to students, tracked by the resource sever. Further inputs including historical data and analytics, along with artificial intelligence can also affect price adjustments.

The invention essentially relates to a device and a method for casting and rolling metal, wherein at least one first and one second casting line for casting slabs and a rolling train for rolling the casted slabs are provided. The first casting line is designed as a horizontal thin-slab casting system (1) which comprises at least one dispensing vessel (5) for a melt and a conveyor belt (6) running horizontally downstream of the at least one dispensing vessel (5) in the casting direction. The second casting system is likewise designed as a horizontal thin-slab casting system (1) and / or as a vertical thin-slab casting system (2), which comprises at least one mold (4) for vertically casting slabs and a bending and straightening device (7) for bending and straightening the vertically casted slabs into a horizontal position. A rolling train (11) for rolling the casted slabs lies downstream of the at least two casting lines, and the at least two casting lines are designed such that the slabs, each of which is cast using one of the at least two casting lines, can be conveyed to the rolling train (11).

Clothing accessories and more specifically a decorative button cover that will convert any man's suit coat into a sports jacket. The button cover includes a locking mechanism serving to connect the button cover to a jacket button, completely covering it and changing the appearance of the due at least in part to a decorative design on the visible front surface of the button cover.

A monostatic multi-beam radar sensor includes a group antenna and a mixer system made up of a plurality of transfer mixers connected to antenna elements of the group antenna. A first number of the transfer mixers is switched to isolation mode and a second number of the transfer mixers is switched to transfer mode in order to realize different directional characteristics for the transmit and receive operation.

A printing machine includes at least one printing group, one folder and at least one turn-and-mix stage that supplies the printed web output from the printing group to the folder. A web path from the printing group to the folder, when projected into a horizontal plane, is bent or deviates in the area of the turn-and-mix stage. The turn-and-mix stage or superstructure, includes a horizontal cutting device at an input side, for use in cutting the web into at least two partial webs. At least two horizontally displaceable turning bars are provided, and the partial webs pass around these turning bars.