Abrégé

A method for digital twin-based operational control of a physical system is implemented by at least one processor. The method includes receiving passenger throughput data corresponding to a building that is climate controlled by at least one chiller. The method includes estimating a cooling load value as a function of time to maintain a specified indoor air temperature of the building, based on the passenger throughput data. The method includes controlling an ON/OFF state of the at least one chiller based on the cooling load value.

Classes IPC  ?

• G05B 13/04 - Systèmes de commande adaptatifs, c.-à-d. systèmes se réglant eux-mêmes automatiquement pour obtenir un rendement optimal suivant un critère prédéterminé électriques impliquant l'usage de modèles ou de simulateurs

Abrégé

A method includes identifying a route for passengers seeking to enter a building. The route includes at least one section of road for automobiles to access a building; or at least one access point inside the building for pedestrians to pass through. The method includes receiving traffic flow information corresponding to the route. The method includes determining whether the received traffic flow information corresponds to a condition that impedes the route, from among a set of pre-trained conditions. The method includes identifying and displaying a list of user-selectable state alternatives related to the condition that impedes the route, based on a determination that the received traffic flow information corresponds to the condition.

Classes IPC  ?

• G08G 9/00 - Systèmes de commande du trafic de véhicules, dans lesquels le type de véhicule est sans importance ou d'un type non spécifié
• G01C 21/34 - Recherche d'itinéraireGuidage en matière d'itinéraire
• G01C 21/36 - Dispositions d'entrée/sortie pour des calculateurs embarqués

Abrégé

A method (1400) includes identifying (1410) a route for passengers seeking to enter a building. The route includes at least one section of road for automobiles to access a building; or at least one access point inside the building for pedestrians to pass through. The method includes receiving (1420) traffic flow information corresponding to the route. The method includes determining (1430) whether the received traffic flow information corresponds to a condition that impedes the route, from among a set of pre-trained conditions. The method includes identifying and displaying (1440) a list of user-selectable state alternatives related to the condition that impedes the route, based on a determination that the received traffic flow information corresponds to the condition.

Classes IPC  ?

• G01C 21/34 - Recherche d'itinéraireGuidage en matière d'itinéraire
• G01C 21/36 - Dispositions d'entrée/sortie pour des calculateurs embarqués

Abrégé

A method (700) for digital twin-based operational control of a physical system is implemented by at least one processor. The method includes receiving (710) passenger throughput data corresponding to a building that is climate controlled by at least one chiller. The method includes estimating (720) a cooling load value as a function of time to maintain a specified indoor air temperature of the building, based on the passenger throughput data. The method includes controlling (750) an ON/OFF state of the at least one chiller based on the cooling load value.

Classes IPC  ?

• F24F 11/62 - Aménagements de commande ou de sécurité caractérisés par le type de commande ou par le traitement interne, p. ex. utilisant la logique floue, la commande adaptative ou l'estimation de valeurs
• F24F 11/47 - Réaction aux coûts énergétiques
• G06Q 50/06 - Fourniture d’énergie ou d’eau

Abrégé

A linkage system includes at least one adapter and a connector. Each adapter includes a clamp configured to attach to a frame of a wheelchair. Each adapter includes a pivot angle limiter configured to attach to the clamp. The pivot angle limiter includes a top plate and a bottom plate, each having a central hole through which a pivot shaft is insertable to define a pivot axis for a connector to rotate about. The pivot angle limiter includes first and second barriers, each extending between the top plate and the bottom plate. The first and second barriers define a maximum pivot angle that has a vertex at the pivot axis. The at least one adapter may include a first adapter connected to one end of the connector and to a first wheelchair, and a second adapter connected to an opposite end of the connector and to a second wheelchair.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61G 5/10 - Parties constitutives, détails ou accessoires
• B62D 59/00 - Remorques avec roues motrices ou éléments similaires

Abrégé

θ)θ) that has a vertex at the pivot axis. The at least one adapter may include a first adapter (102a) connected to one end (130) of the connector and to a first wheelchair, and a second adapter (102b) connected to an opposite end (132) of the connector and to a second wheelchair.

Classes IPC  ?

• A61G 5/00 - Fauteuils ou moyens de transport personnels spécialement adaptés pour des personnes handicapées, p. ex. fauteuils roulants
• G05D 1/02 - Commande de la position ou du cap par référence à un système à deux dimensions

Abrégé

A method (900) executed by an electronic device (104a) includes receiving (902) measurements from one or more one sensor systems, wherein each of the sensor systems (102) measures characteristic variables of a respective space (103) located proximate to the sensor system and is removably attached to a bin (101) that defines the respective space. The method includes determining (918), for each of the respective spaces, whether a measured characteristic variable of the respective space satisfies one or more conditions for generating a maintenance request. For each of the respective spaces, the method includes: in response to determining a condition, from among the one or more conditions for generating a maintenance request, is satisfied by a measured characteristic variable of the respective space, generating (920) the maintenance request (616) in association with an identifier (620f, 622) of the sensor system. For each of the respective spaces, the method includes: transmitting (924) a message (606) to a mobile device (108), the message including the maintenance request.

Classes IPC  ?

• G06Q 10/00 - AdministrationGestion
• G06Q 10/08 - Logistique, p. ex. entreposage, chargement ou distributionGestion d’inventaires ou de stocks
• G06Q 50/10 - Services

Abrégé

A method executed by an electronic device includes receiving measurements from one or more one sensor systems, wherein each of the sensor systems measures characteristic variables of a respective space located proximate to the sensor system and is removably attached to a bin that defines the respective space. The method includes determining, for each of the respective spaces, whether a measured characteristic variable of the respective space satisfies one or more conditions for generating a maintenance request. For each of the respective spaces, the method includes: in response to determining a condition, from among the one or more conditions for generating a maintenance request, is satisfied by a measured characteristic variable of the respective space, generating the maintenance request in association with an identifier of the sensor system. For each of the respective spaces, the method includes: transmitting a message to a mobile device, the message including the maintenance request.

Classes IPC  ?

• G06Q 10/20 - Administration de la réparation ou de la maintenance des produits
• G06Q 10/30 - Administration du recyclage ou de l’élimination des produits

Abrégé

A mask that completely seals to the face of the wearer includes a filter material having a shape and size selected to cover a mouth and nose of the wearer. The mask also includes an adhesive ring disposed on one surface of the filter material at or near a circumferential edge of the filter material, the adhesive ring forming a closed loop around the circumferential edge of the filter material, the adhesive ring configured to removably adhere to a face of the wearer.

Classes IPC  ?

• A41D 13/11 - Masques de protection du visage, p. ex. pour utilisation chirurgicale ou pour utilisation en atmosphère polluée
• A62B 23/02 - Filtres en vue de la protection des voies respiratoires pour appareils respiratoires

Abrégé

A mask (100) that completely seals to the face (202) of the wearer (200) includes a filter material (102) having a shape and size selected to cover a mouth and nose of the wearer. The mask also includes an adhesive ring (104) disposed on one surface of the filter material at or near a circumferential edge of the filter material, the adhesive ring forming a closed loop around the circumferential edge of the filter material, the adhesive ring configured to removably adhere to a face of the wearer.

Classes IPC  ?

• A62B 23/02 - Filtres en vue de la protection des voies respiratoires pour appareils respiratoires
• A62B 18/08 - Parties constitutives des casques ou masques à gaz, p. ex. fenêtres, sangles, transmetteurs de voix, dispositifs de signalisation
• A41D 13/11 - Masques de protection du visage, p. ex. pour utilisation chirurgicale ou pour utilisation en atmosphère polluée

Abrégé

A system includes a kiosk configured to collect information associated with a traveler. The information includes information from a passport of the traveler, a photograph of the traveler, and travel-related information associated with the traveler. The system also includes a camera configured to obtain an image of the traveler approaching or within a specified portion of a customs/border enforcement area. The system further includes at least one computing device configured to receive the information from the kiosk, provide at least a portion of the information to an external system, and receive a disposition code from the external system. The disposition code identifies whether the traveler is allowed to pass the customs/border enforcement area. The at least one computing device is also configured to receive the image, perform facial recognition to identify the traveler, and provide at least some of the information to an agent associated with the customs/border enforcement area.

Classes IPC  ?

• G06Q 50/26 - Services gouvernementaux ou services publics
• G06Q 10/00 - AdministrationGestion

Abrégé

A method includes receiving, at a portable device, information associated with a traveler. The information includes information from a passport of the traveler, a photograph of the traveler, and travel-related information associated with the traveler. The method also includes wirelessly transmitting at least a portion of the information to an external system and receiving a disposition code from the external system. The disposition code indicates whether the traveler is allowed to pass a customs/border enforcement area or is required to enter the customs/border enforcement area for additional processing. The method further includes presenting the disposition code or information associated with the disposition code on a display of the portable device.

Classes IPC  ?

• G06Q 50/26 - Services gouvernementaux ou services publics
• G06Q 30/00 - Commerce
• G06K 7/14 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation électromagnétique, p. ex. lecture optiqueMéthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement par radiation corpusculaire utilisant la lumière sans sélection des longueurs d'onde, p. ex. lecture de la lumière blanche réfléchie
• G06Q 10/00 - AdministrationGestion

Abrégé

A system includes a kiosk configured to collect information associated with a traveler. The information includes information from a passport of the traveler, a photograph of the traveler, and travel-related information associated with the traveler. The system also includes a camera configured to obtain an image of the traveler approaching or within a specified portion of a customs/border enforcement area. The system further includes at least one computing device configured to receive the information from the kiosk, provide at least a portion of the information to an external system, and receive a disposition code from the external system. The disposition code identifies whether the traveler is allowed to pass the customs/border enforcement area. The at least one computing device is also configured to receive the image, perform facial recognition to identify the traveler, and provide at least some of the information to an agent associated with the customs/border enforcement area.

Classes IPC  ?

• G06Q 50/26 - Services gouvernementaux ou services publics
• G06Q 10/00 - AdministrationGestion

Abrégé

A system includes a kiosk (118, 202a-202n, 302a-302n, 402a-402n, 420a-420m, 502, 800, 900) configured to collect information associated with a traveler (108). The information includes information from a passport of the traveler, a photograph of the traveler, and travel-related information associated with the traveler. The system also includes a camera (122a-122b, 218, 318, 418) configured to obtain an image of the traveler approaching or within a specified portion (104, 106) of a customs/border enforcement area. The system further includes at least one computing device (206, 306, 406, 510a-510b, 628) configured to receive the information from the kiosk, provide at least a portion of the information to an external system (216, 316, 416, 520, 634), and receive a disposition code from the external system.

Classes IPC  ?

• G06Q 50/26 - Services gouvernementaux ou services publics