10 results about "Minimal risk" patented technology

A vehicle for autonomous driving is capable of performing a minimum risk maneuver. The vehicle includes: at least one sensor, a processor and a controller, where the processor may detect whether a minimum risk maneuver (MRM) is required based on at least one of surrounding environment information and vehicle state information during autonomous driving of the vehicle, determine an MRM type based on a possibility of colliding with a neighboring vehicle when the MRM is required, and control to stop the vehicle based on the determined MRM type.

FIELD: otorhinolaryngology.SUBSTANCE: under endotracheal anesthesia, an endoscope equipped with optics and an instrument for removing pathological contents of the maxillary sinus are inserted into the nasal passage. The inferior nasal concha is displaced medially using a raspatory. Then, stepping back from the edge of the piriform opening by 1.5–2.0 cm in the caudal direction, a mucoperiosteal flap of the lateral wall is separated in the lower nasal passage. The mucoperiosteal flap is displaced posteriorly, exposing the bone skeleton in the projection of the inferomedial angle of the maxillary sinus. Next, using a cold plasma coblator, in ablation mode, the mucous surface of the bone skeleton is evaporated for 2–3 seconds, followed by coagulation of small vessels. Then, a bone valve measuring 10–15 mm is formed from the exposed bone skeleton. The bony valve is retracted in the caudal direction, forming an antrostomy. A 70-degree endoscope is inserted through the formed antrostomy and the pathological contents of the sinus are visualized. In this case, if the cyst is visualized with a coblator in ablation mode, the cyst is evaporated along with its contents, and the remaining cyst is captured and removed. If a polyp is visualized, the polyp stalk is first evaporated, and then the remaining part of the polyp is removed. If a foreign body is visualized, it is removed with forceps. In this case, if the foreign body is encapsulated or located in the thickness of the mucosa, a coblator in ablation mode evaporates part of the mucosa until the foreign body is exposed, and then removed. Next, the sinus cavity is washed with saline solution. The antrostomy is closed with a bone flap. The formed mucoperiosteal flap is placed back in its original place.EFFECT: method allows for endoscopic endonasal removal of pathological contents from the maxillary sinuses with a minimal risk of cyst / polyp recurrence and postoperative complications, reduced blood loss during surgery, shortened surgical time, postoperative rehabilitation periods, and temporary disability.3 cl, 3 ex

This invention relates to a quick-attachment protective plate for a lower limb prosthesis, comprising a front protective plate, a rear protective plate, clamping arms, and locking handles. The front protective plate has a first connecting groove and a second connecting groove on its inner sides; the rear protective plate has a third connecting groove and a fourth connecting groove on its inner sides. The clamping arms are rotatably connected to the first and third connecting grooves. The locking handles are located on opposite sides of the front and rear protective plates, each locking handle being connected to a shaped slider with an opening groove at its front end. Engaging the two locking handles causes the two shaped sliders to slide inwards, connecting the front and rear protective plates. Simultaneously, the two clamping arms rotate to clamp the lower leg tube. Through the linkage of the locking handles, shaped sliders, and clamping arms, the front and rear protective plates and the lower leg tube can be connected simultaneously, resulting in good stability, fast installation and disassembly, minimal risk of damage or loosening after repeated assembly and disassembly, and good aesthetics.

This utility model discloses a novel bracket system for ancient garden architecture, comprising a column, a bracket body installed on the top of the column, a first positioning groove on the top of the bracket body, an arch body installed within the first positioning groove, a moisture-absorbing cylinder fixedly connected to the center of the top of the arch body, and several sets of moisture-absorbing holes on the cylinder wall. A pair of first lifting bodies and a pair of second lifting bodies are respectively installed on the top of the arch body, each with a second positioning groove on its top. An ang body is installed within the second positioning groove on the top of the first lifting body, and an insect-repelling box is installed within the second positioning groove on the top of the second lifting body. This utility model features a stable structure, firm positioning, and minimal risk of misalignment or displacement at the joints of related components. It also exhibits strong earthquake resistance, good insect and moisture prevention effects, and more convenient and faster maintenance.

This disclosure provides devices and methods for engaging, capturing, and removing emboli. Specifically, one aspect of this disclosure provides a device with a visual design to allow clinicians to assess the delivery, deployment, and emboli capture process of the device. The device is configured to allow clinicians to easily identify various viewpoints after the device is placed within a neurovascular structure. The device is also configured to allow clinicians to accurately assess its deployment and emboli capture status. Certain embodiments of this disclosure also provide devices and methods of use for percutaneously removing blood clots with minimal risk.

Various embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a vehicle configured to execute a minimal risk maneuver, and a method for operating the vehicle. Disclosed is an autonomous driving vehicle, including: at least one sensor configured to sense surrounding environment of the vehicle to generate surrounding environment information; a processor configured to monitor state of the vehicle to generate vehicle state information and to control autonomous driving of the vehicle; and a controller configured to control operation of the vehicle according to the control of the processor, and the processor may be configured to sense whether a minimal risk maneuver is needed based on at least one among the surrounding environment information and the vehicle state information during autonomous driving of the vehicle; to determine a type of the minimal risk maneuver based on a normally operating function among functions specified for the minimal risk maneuver when the minimal risk maneuver is needed; and to control the vehicle to stop based on the determined type of the minimal risk maneuver.

An autonomy computing system of an autonomous vehicle includes a memory device and a processor, the processor including a minimal risk maneuver (MRM) module. The MRM module includes a plurality of executable MRM generators, each MRM generator associated with a respective MRM, and a task handler programmed to provide input data to and receive output data from the MRM generators. The processor is programmed to receive a notification of vehicle component failure, and, in response, input the input data to at least one MRM generator. The processor is also programmed to execute the at least one MRM generator with the input data to generate the output data, identify, based on the output data, an output MRM to be performed, based on a hierarchical relationship of the MRMs associated with the plurality of MRM generators, and transmit instructions to control components of the autonomous vehicle to implement the output MRM.

A system receives, from one or more flow rate sensor circuits, one or more signals that indicate the flow rate of coolant provided to a set of circuit boards. The one or more flow rate sensor circuits are configured to detect the flow rate of the coolant traveling from one or more pumps towards the set of circuit boards. The one or more pumps are configured to direct a flow of the coolant towards the set of circuit boards. The system compares the flow rate of the coolant to a threshold flow rate. The system determines that a total flow rate of the coolant is less than the threshold flow rate. The system causes the autonomous vehicle to perform a minimal risk maneuver in response to determining that the flow rate of the coolant is less than the threshold flow rate.

Embodiments provide a vehicle computer coupled to a vehicle. The vehicle computer may be configured to compute (e.g., generate) a first (e.g., regular, main) trajectory and a second (e.g., fail-safe, minimal risk maneuver) trajectory for the vehicle. Embodiments may provide techniques for incorporating sensor input into the response for managing a minimal risk maneuver. The low-resolution sensor data may be received from a low-resolution sensor having integrated object detection processing such as an automotive radar sensor. The safety processor may modify the second trajectory using the low-resolution sensor data to avoid any new hazards along the second trajectory. Embodiments may also provide, in addition to the low-resolution radar sensor data, pre-computed analysis of the low-resolution radar sensor data from the main processor to the safety processor to reduce the false positives (e.g., false positive object detections) along the second trajectory.

This invention provides a radiation shielding mechanism for radiology, belonging to the field of radiology technology. It includes mounting plates installed on both sides of an operating table. A top plate is fixedly connected to the top of each mounting plate, a positioning plate is fixedly connected at the connection point between the mounting plate and the top plate, and a bottom plate is fixedly connected to the bottom of each mounting plate. A fixing plate is fixedly connected at the connection point between the bottom plate and the mounting plate. This invention, by setting up an isolation mechanism, eliminates the need for patients to wear shielding devices before radiotherapy. The isolation mechanism is directly installed on the operating table. After the patient lies on the operating table, the doctor can adjust the isolation mechanism according to the patient's body shape to achieve effective shielding of the patient's testicles. There is minimal risk of gaps between the isolation plate and the patient's skin surface. Even during lateral imaging and 3D scanning, the radiation will not penetrate the shielding mechanism and damage the patient's testicles.