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An orthodontic system comprising: a fixating complete shell covering a complete dental arch of one of mandible and maxilla; a series of removable consecutive segmentary shells for being fitted on a segment of teeth in a posterior lateral sector of an arch of the other of mandible and maxilla, the consecutive segmentary shells being shaped to correspond to consecutive positions of the segment of teeth in a desired treatment, and the segment of teeth comprising between two and six adjacent teeth and extending from a canine or premolar to a premolar or molar (33; 53, 55); a resilient traction element; and an anchor for receiving the resilient traction element, wherein the removable consecutive segmentary shells comprise a labial retention feature configured to be coupled with the resilient traction element; and characterized in that none of the segmentary shells is connected to another segmentary shell or to other teeth which are outside the segment and in the same arch such that the orthodontic system is configured to apply distalizing forces to the segment of teeth, without transferring the forces to other teeth which are outside the segment and in the same arch. a fixating complete shell covering a complete dental arch of one of mandible and maxilla; a series of removable consecutive segmentary shells for being fitted on a segment of teeth in a posterior lateral sector of an arch of the other of mandible and maxilla, the consecutive segmentary shells being shaped to correspond to consecutive positions of the segment of teeth in a desired treatment, and the segment of teeth comprising between two and six adjacent teeth and extending from a canine or premolar to a premolar or molar (33; 53, 55); a resilient traction element; and an anchor for receiving the resilient traction element, wherein the removable consecutive segmentary shells comprise a labial retention feature configured to be coupled with the resilient traction element; and characterized in that none of the segmentary shells is connected to another segmentary shell or to other teeth which are outside the segment and in the same arch such that the orthodontic system is configured to apply distalizing forces to the segment of teeth, without transferring the forces to other teeth which are outside the segment and in the same arch.
A cellular telecommunications network for temporarily associating unique connection numbers with terminals having token identification modules, the network including: a location register adapted to receive requests to access the network from terminals and, if the requests are associated with a token identification module, adapted to redirect the requests; a token register which is adapted to receive said redirected requests, and adapted to generate token connection identification data and to transmit the token connection identification data to the location register to identify the terminal to the location register; and a network gateway component adapted to establish a communication between the network and the terminal in accordance with the token connection identification data; the network further comprising: a network storage component adapted to store a table of unique connection numbers; and a messaging parsing component adapted to process messages addressed to terminals having token identification modules, to select a given connection number from the table of connection numbers, to associate the selected number with a token register record for a given token identification module and to redirect the messages to the terminal having the given token identification module using the associated number, wherein the messaging parsing component is communicably coupled to the token register and is adapted to cause the association of the selected number to token identification module by instructing a purge of a location register record for the token identification module and injecting the selected number into the token register record during reconnection. a location register adapted to receive requests to access the network from terminals and, if the requests are associated with a token identification module, adapted to redirect the requests; a token register which is adapted to receive said redirected requests, and adapted to generate token connection identification data and to transmit the token connection identification data to the location register to identify the terminal to the location register; and a network gateway component adapted to establish a communication between the network and the terminal in accordance with the token connection identification data; the network further comprising: a network storage component adapted to store a table of unique connection numbers; and a messaging parsing component adapted to process messages addressed to terminals having token identification modules, to select a given connection number from the table of connection numbers, to associate the selected number with a token register record for a given token identification module and to redirect the messages to the terminal having the given token identification module using the associated number, wherein the messaging parsing component is communicably coupled to the token register and is adapted to cause the association of the selected number to token identification module by instructing a purge of a location register record for the token identification module and injecting the selected number into the token register record during reconnection.
A nearest neighbor search method of searching a set of n real numbers (x[i]), the real numbers having integer indices from 1 to n which are assigned in ascending order of the real numbers, for a nearest neighbor to a query point (q), comprising a construction phase in which a database of the real numbers (x[i]) is prepared in a main memory unit of a computing device, and a search phase in which the computing device searches the nearest neighbor to the query point (q) by the use of the database, wherein the database comprises a series of buckets, the buckets respectively correspond to m small one-dimensional spaces defined by dividing the one-dimensional space between a minimum real number (x) and a maximum real number (x[n]) at regular intervals, the buckets have unique bucket indexes from the first bucket (B) to the last bucket (B[m]), each of the buckets comprises data about the real numbers (x[i]) falling in one of the small one-dimensional spaces corresponding to the bucket concerned, each of the buckets further comprises data about its bucket size, the bucket size defined by the number of real number(s) (x[i]) falling in one of the small one-dimensional spaces which corresponds to the bucket concerned, each of the buckets, excepting possibly the first bucket (B) or the last bucket (B[m]), further comprises data about the bucket index of a last filled bucket, the last filled bucket defined as a bucket whose bucket size is not zero and whose bucket index is closest to that of the concerned bucket, and the search phase comprises: a first step of locating one of the buckets corresponding to one of the small one-dimensional spaces in which the query point (q) falls, a second step of checking the bucket size of the located bucket whether the bucket size thereof is zero or not, a third step (S33, S34, S35) of searching the nearest neighbor by the use of the data about the real number(s) (x[i]) included in - the located bucket if the checked bucket size is not zero, or - the bucket with a bucket index equal to the bucket index of the last filled bucket included in the located bucket if the checked bucket size is zero. a first step of locating one of the buckets corresponding to one of the small one-dimensional spaces in which the query point (q) falls, a second step of checking the bucket size of the located bucket whether the bucket size thereof is zero or not, a third step (S33, S34, S35) of searching the nearest neighbor by the use of the data about the real number(s) (x[i]) included in - the located bucket if the checked bucket size is not zero, or - the bucket with a bucket index equal to the bucket index of the last filled bucket included in the located bucket if the checked bucket size is zero. - the located bucket if the checked bucket size is not zero, or - the bucket with a bucket index equal to the bucket index of the last filled bucket included in the located bucket if the checked bucket size is zero.
A method for performing sidelink, SL, communication by a first apparatus, the method including: transmitting a first sidelink control information, SCI, to a second apparatus through physical sidelink control channel, PSCCH,; and transmitting a second SCI to the second apparatus through physical sidelink shared channel, PSSCH, related to the PSCCH, wherein the first SCI includes information for resource of the second SCI, and wherein the information for the resource of the second SCI includes information on a coding rate and number of resource elements, REs, to which the second SCI is mapped. transmitting a first sidelink control information, SCI, to a second apparatus through physical sidelink control channel, PSCCH,; and transmitting a second SCI to the second apparatus through physical sidelink shared channel, PSSCH, related to the PSCCH, wherein the first SCI includes information for resource of the second SCI, and wherein the information for the resource of the second SCI includes information on a coding rate and number of resource elements, REs, to which the second SCI is mapped.
A separation assembly for enabling separation of a fluid sample into first and second phases, comprising: a tube, having at least one open end, and a second end, and a sidewall extending therebetween; a closure adapted for sealing engagement with the open end of the tube, the closure defining a recess; and a mechanical separator releasably engaged within the recess, the mechanical separator comprising: a float; a ballast assembly longitudinally moveable with respect to the float; and a bellows structure comprising a first end, a second end, and a deformable bellows therebetween, at least a portion of the ballast assembly engaged with a portion of the bellows structure, the bellows structure releasably engaged with a portion of the float and abutting a portion of the closure recess, characterized in that the float releases from the bellows structure prior to the deformable bellows releasing from the recess upon exposure of the separation assembly to centrifugal force. a tube, having at least one open end, and a second end, and a sidewall extending therebetween; a closure adapted for sealing engagement with the open end of the tube, the closure defining a recess; and a mechanical separator releasably engaged within the recess, the mechanical separator comprising: a float; a ballast assembly longitudinally moveable with respect to the float; and a bellows structure comprising a first end, a second end, and a deformable bellows therebetween, at least a portion of the ballast assembly engaged with a portion of the bellows structure, the bellows structure releasably engaged with a portion of the float and abutting a portion of the closure recess, characterized in that the float releases from the bellows structure prior to the deformable bellows releasing from the recess upon exposure of the separation assembly to centrifugal force. a float; a ballast assembly longitudinally moveable with respect to the float; and a bellows structure comprising a first end, a second end, and a deformable bellows therebetween, at least a portion of the ballast assembly engaged with a portion of the bellows structure, the bellows structure releasably engaged with a portion of the float and abutting a portion of the closure recess, characterized in that the float releases from the bellows structure prior to the deformable bellows releasing from the recess upon exposure of the separation assembly to centrifugal force.
An agricultural composition comprising: (a) silicone having the formula: M 3 D 2 M 4 wherein M 3 = (R 10)(R 11)(R 12)SiO 1/2; M 4 = (R 13)(R 14)(R 15) SiO 1/2; and D 2 = (R 16)(Z') SiO 2/2 where R 10, R 11, R 12 R 13, R 14, R 15 and R 16 are each independently selected from the group consisting of 1 to 4 carbon monovalent hydrocarbon radicals, aryl, and an alkyl hydrocarbon group of 4 to 9 carbons containing an aryl substituents of 6 to 20 carbon atoms; Z' is an alkylene oxide group of the formula R 17 (C 2 H 4 O) d (C 3 H 6 O) e (C 4 H 8 O) f R 18 where R 17 is a branched divalent radical of the formula -C 4 H 8 O-(C 2 H 4 O)- and R 18 is selected from the group consisting of H, monovalent hydrocarbon radicals of from 1 to 6 carbon atoms and acetyl and the subscripts d, e and f are zero or positive and satisfy the following relationships 2 ≤ d + e + f ≤ 20 with d ≥ 2; and (b) an agriculturally active component; wherein said agricultural composition has an enhanced resistance to hydrolysis. (a) silicone having the formula: M 3 D 2 M 4 wherein M 3 = (R 10)(R 11)(R 12)SiO 1/2; M 4 = (R 13)(R 14)(R 15) SiO 1/2; and D 2 = (R 16)(Z') SiO 2/2 where R 10, R 11, R 12 R 13, R 14, R 15 and R 16 are each independently selected from the group consisting of 1 to 4 carbon monovalent hydrocarbon radicals, aryl, and an alkyl hydrocarbon group of 4 to 9 carbons containing an aryl substituents of 6 to 20 carbon atoms; Z' is an alkylene oxide group of the formula R 17 (C 2 H 4 O) d (C 3 H 6 O) e (C 4 H 8 O) f R 18 where R 17 is a branched divalent radical of the formula -C 4 H 8 O-(C 2 H 4 O)- and R 18 is selected from the group consisting of H, monovalent hydrocarbon radicals of from 1 to 6 carbon atoms and acetyl and the subscripts d, e and f are zero or positive and satisfy the following relationships 2 ≤ d + e + f ≤ 20 with d ≥ 2; and M 3 = (R 10)(R 11)(R 12)SiO 1/2; M 4 = (R 13)(R 14)(R 15) SiO 1/2; and D 2 = (R 16)(Z') SiO 2/2 R 10, R 11, R 12 R 13, R 14, R 15 and R 16 are each independently selected from the group consisting of 1 to 4 carbon monovalent hydrocarbon radicals, aryl, and an alkyl hydrocarbon group of 4 to 9 carbons containing an aryl substituents of 6 to 20 carbon atoms; Z' is an alkylene oxide group of the formula R 17 (C 2 H 4 O) d (C 3 H 6 O) e (C 4 H 8 O) f R 18 where R 17 is a branched divalent radical of the formula -C 4 H 8 O-(C 2 H 4 O)- and R 18 is selected from the group consisting of H, monovalent hydrocarbon radicals of from 1 to 6 carbon atoms and acetyl and the subscripts d, e and f are zero or positive and satisfy the following relationships 2 ≤ d + e + f ≤ 20 with d ≥ 2; and (b) an agriculturally active component;
A method of processing images in an electronic device comprising: determining a pixel pattern of a unit block of the image by analyzing differences of luminance data between pixels in the unit block of the image, wherein the unit block comprises a block of 2 by 2 pixels of the image; calculating an average value of a first component of the colour difference data and an average value of a second component of the colour difference data of at least two pixels in the unit block when the pixel pattern indicates that the luminance data of the at least two pixels in the unit block are similar; and encoding data of the unit block of the image by replacing the colour difference data of the at least two pixels with the calculated average values and by inserting flag data corresponding to the pixel pattern into the unit block, wherein the encoded data of the unit block of the image includes the luminance data of the pixels of the unit block, the flag data of the pixel pattern and the encoded colour difference data. determining a pixel pattern of a unit block of the image by analyzing differences of luminance data between pixels in the unit block of the image, wherein the unit block comprises a block of 2 by 2 pixels of the image; calculating an average value of a first component of the colour difference data and an average value of a second component of the colour difference data of at least two pixels in the unit block when the pixel pattern indicates that the luminance data of the at least two pixels in the unit block are similar; and encoding data of the unit block of the image by replacing the colour difference data of the at least two pixels with the calculated average values and by inserting flag data corresponding to the pixel pattern into the unit block, wherein the encoded data of the unit block of the image includes the luminance data of the pixels of the unit block, the flag data of the pixel pattern and the encoded colour difference data.
A dust-proof screen assembly 2. comprising: a magnet, having a first magnetic field; a coil, located on one side of the magnet and configured to generate a second magnetic field; a means for changing a direction of the second magnetic field; characterized in that the dust-proof screen assembly further comprises a dust-proof screen, located on one side of the coil away from the magnet; and a brush head adapted for cleaning the dust-proof screen, disposed in the coil and connected to the coil, an end face of the brush head extending beyond an end face of the coil; wherein when the direction of the second magnetic field is opposite to a direction of the first magnetic field, the coil is configured to move toward the dust-proof screen, and the brush head is adapted to contact with the dust-proof screen; and when the direction of the second magnetic field is the same as the direction of the first magnetic field, the coil is configured to move toward the magnet. a magnet, having a first magnetic field; a coil, located on one side of the magnet and configured to generate a second magnetic field; a means for changing a direction of the second magnetic field; characterized in that the dust-proof screen assembly further comprises a dust-proof screen, located on one side of the coil away from the magnet; and a brush head adapted for cleaning the dust-proof screen, disposed in the coil and connected to the coil, an end face of the brush head extending beyond an end face of the coil; wherein when the direction of the second magnetic field is opposite to a direction of the first magnetic field, the coil is configured to move toward the dust-proof screen, and the brush head is adapted to contact with the dust-proof screen; and when the direction of the second magnetic field is the same as the direction of the first magnetic field, the coil is configured to move toward the magnet.
An electron linear accelerator having an evacuated accelerating path comprising a series of interconnected cavities (12a-12e), through at least part of which an rf signal and an electron beam are sent, characterised in that it comprises; at least one variable coupler adapted to excite higher-order modes of the rf signal, the coupler projecting into the accelerating path; a control apparatus adapted to interpret an electrical signal from the coupler and derive diagnostic information as to the electron beam therefrom; wherein the control apparatus is further adapted to vary the interaction of the at least one coupler with the rf signal in dependence on the diagnostic information. at least one variable coupler adapted to excite higher-order modes of the rf signal, the coupler projecting into the accelerating path; a control apparatus adapted to interpret an electrical signal from the coupler and derive diagnostic information as to the electron beam therefrom; wherein the control apparatus is further adapted to vary the interaction of the at least one coupler with the rf signal in dependence on the diagnostic information.
Method for determining a first material property (M 1, ρ) of a gas mixture, in particular a combustion-related variable of a gas mixture, at a first condition (p 1, T 1) characterized by a parameter, for example a first temperature, in which method a second material property (M 2, λ) is detected and the first material property is determined by means of a correlation (M 1 (M 2), ρ(λ)) between the first material property and the second material property, characterized in that in said correlation (M 1 (M 2), ρ(λ)) values of the first material property (M 1, ρ), given at the first condition (p 1, T 1), are correlated respectively with values of the second material property (M 2, λ), considered at a second, modified condition (p 3, T 3), for example a second temperature, the values of the second material property being obtained at the changed condition by a transformation and the transformation resulting from the dependency of the second material property from the parameter (p, T) characterizing the conditions.
A device for correcting misaligned teeth, comprising; - an arc element and - at least two transmission elements, wherein each of the transmission elements is suitable for cooperating with a surface of a tooth and has a coupling region in which the respective transmission element can be connected or is connected to the arc element in a force-transmitting manner, wherein the arc element has a curved parabolic overall shape which follows a shape of a lower jaw or an upper jaw, wherein the arc element has at least one activation section which is disposed between two adjacent transmission elements and is configured such that in an installed condition of the device in which it is coupled to the transmission elements, the arc element is at least locally elastically deformed so that a restoring force acts in the arc element which can be transferred to the transmission elements by means of the coupling, wherein the arc element is configured so as to be flat, in a manner such that - at least in a non-loaded condition of the arc element - a longitudinal axis of the arc element extends within a plane, wherein the arc element comprises at least one form-fitting element by means of which, in the installed condition of the device, the arc element cooperates with a respective transmission element in a form-fitting manner, characterized in that a relative movement of the arc element towards the respective transmission element in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis of the arc element - considered in the coupling region of the transmission element - is blocked so that slippage between the arc element and the respective transmission element is prevented. - an arc element and - at least two transmission elements,
Bicycle chain, comprising an alternate succession of outer links and inner links, connected to each other at respective end portions (120a, 130a) thereof, each outer link and inner link comprising two respective plates (121, 131) arranged parallel and spaced apart from one another to define a housing space (120c, 130c) for a tooth of a sprocket or toothed wheel, wherein: - each plate of each outer link has, at a central portion thereof, a first thickness; - each plate of each inner link has, at a central portion thereof, a second thickness; - each plate (121, 131) of each outer link and inner link has, at said respective end portions (120a, 130a), a thickness such that the sum of the thickness of a plate of an outer link and of the thickness of a plate of an inner link is equal to a third thickness; characterized in that said third thickness is smaller than the sum of said first thickness and second thickness. - each plate of each outer link has, at a central portion thereof, a first thickness; - each plate of each inner link has, at a central portion thereof, a second thickness; - each plate (121, 131) of each outer link and inner link has, at said respective end portions (120a, 130a), a thickness such that the sum of the thickness of a plate of an outer link and of the thickness of a plate of an inner link is equal to a third thickness;