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A method comprising: applying binary forward error correcting, FEC, encoding to a stream of input binary bits to generate a stream of coded bits; mapping the stream of coded bits to a plurality of binary streams; and applying stream-specific modulations to the plurality of binary streams, the stream-specific modulations comprising QAM mapping and/or stream-specific modulations of different orders to generate a plurality of first complex-valued streams, characterized in that the method further comprises applying non-binary FEC encoding to the generated plurality of first complex-valued streams to generate a second complex-valued stream, wherein applying non-binary FEC encoding comprises one or both of: symbol-level scrambling and symbol-level interleaving, wherein in symbol-level scrambling each of the plurality of first complex-valued streams is multiplied by a scrambling sequence, and wherein in symbol-level interleaving each of the plurality of first complex-valued streams is multiplied by an interleaving matrix; wherein applying binary FEC encoding comprises applying binary FEC encoding to streams of input bits associated with multiple UEs to generate streams of coded bits, wherein the method further comprises bit multiplexing the streams of coded bits into a bit multiplexed stream of coded bits, wherein mapping comprises mapping the bit multiplexed stream of coded bits. applying binary forward error correcting, FEC, encoding to a stream of input binary bits to generate a stream of coded bits; mapping the stream of coded bits to a plurality of binary streams; and applying stream-specific modulations to the plurality of binary streams, the stream-specific modulations comprising QAM mapping and/or stream-specific modulations of different orders to generate a plurality of first complex-valued streams, characterized in that the method further comprises applying non-binary FEC encoding to the generated plurality of first complex-valued streams to generate a second complex-valued stream, wherein applying non-binary FEC encoding comprises one or both of: symbol-level scrambling and symbol-level interleaving, wherein in symbol-level scrambling each of the plurality of first complex-valued streams is multiplied by a scrambling sequence, and wherein in symbol-level interleaving each of the plurality of first complex-valued streams is multiplied by an interleaving matrix; wherein applying binary FEC encoding comprises applying binary FEC encoding to streams of input bits associated with multiple UEs to generate streams of coded bits, wherein the method further comprises bit multiplexing the streams of coded bits into a bit multiplexed stream of coded bits, wherein mapping comprises mapping the bit multiplexed stream of coded bits.
A preparation method of a modified starch ether for improving the anti-sliding property of a ceramic tile adhesive, comprising a chemical modification of subjecting a starch to one-step etherification to obtain a starch ether, followed by a physical modification, wherein the chemical modification of one-step etherification comprises the following steps: the starch, an alkalizer, an alcohol and an inhibitor are mixed; an etherifying agent is added thereto; and etherification is conducted at a lowered temperature of 10 °C to 20 °C for 1.5 h to 2.5 h, and then conducted at 40 °C for 2.5 h to 3 h and at 60 °C for 4 h to 5 h; the etherifying agent is a combination of chloroacetic acid, propylene oxide, and ethylene oxide; a combination of chloroacetic acid and propylene oxide; or a combination of propylene oxide and ethylene oxide; and the physical modification is conducted by mixing the starch ether, a thickener, and a rheological agent for 40 min to 60 min. the chemical modification of one-step etherification comprises the following steps: the starch, an alkalizer, an alcohol and an inhibitor are mixed; an etherifying agent is added thereto; and etherification is conducted at a lowered temperature of 10 °C to 20 °C for 1.5 h to 2.5 h, and then conducted at 40 °C for 2.5 h to 3 h and at 60 °C for 4 h to 5 h; the etherifying agent is a combination of chloroacetic acid, propylene oxide, and ethylene oxide; a combination of chloroacetic acid and propylene oxide; or a combination of propylene oxide and ethylene oxide; and the physical modification is conducted by mixing the starch ether, a thickener, and a rheological agent for 40 min to 60 min.
Charger apparatus for a mains-operated charger (10a; 10b) for carrying out a method for operating the mains-operated charger (10a; 10b) from a voltage supply network having a mains voltage (12a; 12b) which at least occasionally can have a non-sinusoidal voltage profile (14a; 14b), in particular harmonics and/or switching edges which damage the charger, wherein a deviation from a sinusoidal shape of the mains voltage (12a; 12b) is detected in at least one method step and different filter stages (18b, 20b) of an input filter unit are connected in at least one method step on the basis of the deviation from the sinusoidal shape, having an input filter unit (22a; 22b) which is provided for the purpose of at least partially filtering at least one disruption in a mains voltage (12a; 12b), having a detection unit (28a; 28b) which is provided for the purpose of detecting a deviation from a sinusoidal shape of the mains voltage (12a; 12b), characterized in that the input filter unit has at least two filter stages (18b, 20b) which are independent of one another and can be connected on the basis of the sinusoidal shape of the mains voltage.
Orthopaedic device (10, 110) for correcting deformities of a long bone, comprising a longitudinal bar, extended along an axis (Y-Y) and intended to be placed alongside the bone, at least a first clamp for a first group of osseous screws and a second clamp (18, 19, 118) for a second group of osseous screws (20, 22), both first and second clamps being removably mounted on said bar, wherein the first clamp is placed onboard a support base and angularly movable in relation to the support base around a given rotation axis (X-X) by means of a rotary coupling, wherein said rotary coupling comprises a male element associated with the first clamp and having a surface at least partially cylindrical, and a corresponding female element associated with the support base and having a surface at least partially cylindrical constituting a seat for the loose coupling of the male element, wherein the first clamp comprises an upper jaw, constituting a removable lid of the first clamp, and a lower jaw constituting a fixed base of the first clamp, closed between themselves by means of first locking screws (40, 41), a clamping screw allowing said first clamp to be selectively angularly movable relative to the support base around the given rotation axis (X-X) for an adjustment of the angular position of the first group of osseous screws in relation to the support base, said first locking screws (40, 41) being independent from said clamping screw, wherein the male element is a cylindrical projection extending from the lower jaw, and that the female element is a circular hole associated with the support base to receive the cylindrical projection, characterised in that the support base is mounted on said bar and comprises a plate-like body with a substantially T-shaped transversal profile with upper wing constituting a support for an angular movement of the first clamp and vertical core having in turn an overturned T-shaped profile, which is slidingly inserted into a longitudinal groove of the longitudinal bar.
A module for implementing a protective barrier against liquid runoff and/or flooding, the module comprising: - a retention member adapted to retain a liquid body on a front area located at a front side of the protective barrier, - at least one sensor adapted to acquire at least one information about the module or about the liquid body; - at least one relief valve adapted to allow discharge of liquid from the front side to the rear side of the protective barrier, the relief valve being movable between a closed state and an open state, wherein in the open state the relief valve lets liquid flow through it from the front area to a rear area at the rear side of the barrier, wherein the relief valve is adapted to be actuated from the closed state to the open state according to the information acquired and provided by the sensor. - a retention member adapted to retain a liquid body on a front area located at a front side of the protective barrier, - at least one sensor adapted to acquire at least one information about the module or about the liquid body; - at least one relief valve adapted to allow discharge of liquid from the front side to the rear side of the protective barrier, the relief valve being movable between a closed state and an open state, wherein in the open state the relief valve lets liquid flow through it from the front area to a rear area at the rear side of the barrier, wherein the relief valve is adapted to be actuated from the closed state to the open state according to the information acquired and provided by the sensor.
A phosphinate copolycarbonate comprising units of the formula wherein each R a is independently a halogen atom, C 1-10 alkyl, C 1-10 haloalkyl, C 1-12 alkoxy, C 6-10 aryl, or C 6-12 haloaryl; each X a is independently a single bond, -O-, -S-, -S -, -S 2 -, -C -, C 3-18 cycloalkylidene; a C 1-25 alkylidene of the formula -C(R c)(R d)- wherein R c and R d are each independently hydrogen, C 1-12 alkyl, C 1-12 cycloalkyl, C 1-12 arylalkyl, C 1-12 heteroalkyl, or cyclic C 7-12 heteroarylalkyl; or a group of the formula -C(=R h)-wherein R h is a divalent C 1-12 hydrocarbon group; R e and R f are independently a halogen atom, C 1-10 alkyl, C 1-10 haloalkyl, C 1-10 alkoxy, C 1-10 haloalkoxy, C 2-10 alkenyl, or C 3-10 cycloalkyl; each R g is a substituted or unsubstituted C 6-18 aryl, C 1-10 alkyl, C 1-10 haloalkyl, C 1-10 alkoxy, C 1-10 haloalkoxy, C 2-10 alkenyl, C 3-10 cycloalkyl, C 6-10 aryl, or C 6-12 haloaryl; Ar a and Ar b are each independently the same or different C 6-18 aryl; a, e, and f are each independently 0 to 4, or 0 to 2, or 0; c is 0 or 1; and x and y represent the molar ratio of each unit in the phosphinate copolycarbonate, and are 0.5:99.5 to 99.5:0.5, or 1:99 to 99:1, or 10:90 to 90:10, or 20:80 to 80:20. each R a is independently a halogen atom, C 1-10 alkyl, C 1-10 haloalkyl, C 1-12 alkoxy, C 6-10 aryl, or C 6-12 haloaryl; each X a is independently a single bond, -O-, -S-, -S -, -S 2 -, -C -, C 3-18 cycloalkylidene; a C 1-25 alkylidene of the formula -C(R c)(R d)- wherein R c and R d are each independently hydrogen, C 1-12 alkyl, C 1-12 cycloalkyl, C 1-12 arylalkyl, C 1-12 heteroalkyl, or cyclic C 7-12 heteroarylalkyl; or a group of the formula -C(=R h)-wherein R h is a divalent C 1-12 hydrocarbon group; R e and R f are independently a halogen atom, C 1-10 alkyl, C 1-10 haloalkyl, C 1-10 alkoxy, C 1-10 haloalkoxy, C 2-10 alkenyl, or C 3-10 cycloalkyl; each R g is a substituted or unsubstituted C 6-18 aryl, C 1-10 alkyl, C 1-10 haloalkyl, C 1-10 alkoxy, C 1-10 haloalkoxy, C 2-10 alkenyl, C 3-10 cycloalkyl, C 6-10 aryl, or C 6-12 haloaryl; Ar a and Ar b are each independently the same or different C 6-18 aryl; a, e, and f are each independently 0 to 4, or 0 to 2, or 0; c is 0 or 1; and x and y represent the molar ratio of each unit in the phosphinate copolycarbonate, and are 0.5:99.5 to 99.5:0.5, or 1:99 to 99:1, or 10:90 to 90:10, or 20:80 to 80:20.
Revolving tube magazine with a plurality of tool holders (200, 230, 250, 270, 310, 340, 380) lying on a tool holder plane, in the interior of which a working spindle is mounted in a dimensionally stable central block arranged in a fixed position on the machine tool side, - wherein the central block has a single- or multiple-part magazine tube body for receiving the tool holders (200, 230, 250, 270, 310, 340, 380) or tools in a respective tool holder location (131 - 138), - wherein the magazine tube body, mounted on an anti-friction and/or slide bearing, is rotatable, being driven around the central block - wherein the magazine tube body has, per tool holder location (131 - 138), a holder cover for storing a tool holder (200, 230, 250, 270, 310, 340, 380) and/or a tool, - wherein the holder cover, with the tool holder (200, 230, 250, 270, 310, 340, 380) required for machining the workpiece and/or the required tool, can be positioned on the central block in front of the front end face of the working spindle, in the direction of rotation of the magazine tube body, - in a working position in order to dock with the central block and/or to couple the tool holder (200, 230, 250, 270, 310, 340, 380) and/or the tool to the working spindle, characterised in that the individual holder cover in the magazine tube body can be moved, radially to its centre line, between two end positions (195, 196). - wherein the central block has a single- or multiple-part magazine tube body for receiving the tool holders (200, 230, 250, 270, 310, 340, 380) or tools in a respective tool holder location (131 - 138), - wherein the magazine tube body, mounted on an anti-friction and/or slide bearing, is rotatable, being driven around the central block - wherein the magazine tube body has, per tool holder location (131 - 138), a holder cover for storing a tool holder (200, 230, 250, 270, 310, 340, 380) and/or a tool, - wherein the holder cover, with the tool holder (200, 230, 250, 270, 310, 340, 380) required for machining the workpiece and/or the required tool, can be positioned on the central block in front of the front end face of the working spindle, in the direction of rotation of the magazine tube body, - in a working position in order to dock with the central block and/or to couple the tool holder (200, 230, 250, 270, 310, 340, 380) and/or the tool to the working spindle, characterised in that the individual holder cover in the magazine tube body can be moved, radially to its centre line, between two end positions (195, 196).
A light emitting device (700, 720) comprising a photonic crystal structure (702, 722), the photonic crystal structure comprising a first stack of four or more dielectric layers having alternating indices of refraction of a pattern low-high-low-high-low-high, an active zone and a second stack of four or more dielectric layers having alternating indices of refraction of a pattern high-low-high-low-high-low, the active zone being sandwiched between the first and second stacks, wherein the active zone comprises an anode layer (712, 732), an organic layer (710, 730) and a cathode layer (714, 734) stacked on top of each other, the organic layer (710, 730) comprising a sublayer having an organic electroluminescent material, the anode layer and the cathode layer being each adjacent to the organic layer and activating light emission of said organic electroluminescent material, wherein light passing through the photonic crystal structure (702, 722) in a direction perpendicular to the plane of the layers experiences a continuously varying periodic index of refraction that is uninterrupted when passing through the active zone, wherein each dielectric layer and each of the anode layer, the organic layer and the cathode layer have an optical thickness of λ/4, where λ is a wavelength of the central frequency of the stop-band of the photonic crystal structure (702, 722), wherein the organic electroluminescent emitter material is localized in a zone having less than 10% of an optical thickness of the entire photonic crystal structure (702, 722) in the direction perpendicular to the plane of layers.
Process for the preparation of polyether carbonate polyols from one or more H-functional starter substances, one or more alkylene oxides and carbon dioxide in the presence of a double metal cyanide catalyst, characterized in that (α) under an inert gas atmosphere, under an atmosphere of an inert gas/carbon dioxide mixture or under a pure carbon dioxide atmosphere, at temperatures of from 90 to 150 °C, the DMC catalyst is mixed with a heterocumulene and H-functional starter substance, (β) alkylene oxide is added at temperatures of from 100 to 150 °C to the mixture from step (α) under an inert gas atmosphere, under an atmosphere of an inert gas/carbon dioxide mixture or under a pure carbon dioxide atmosphere, and (γ) one or more alkylene oxides and carbon dioxide are metered continuously into the mixture resulting from step (β), characterized in that compounds which contain at least one isothiocyanate group as functional group, compounds of the formula R 1 -(-X-N=C=O) n wherein R 1 represents an n-valent aliphatic, aromatic or araliphatic radical having 1 to 36 carbon atoms, n represents a natural number from 1 to 6 and X represents a single bond, an -SO 2 - or a -CO- group, or compounds of the formulae (IIIa) and (IIIb) R 2 -N=C=N-R 3 (IIIa) OCN-R 4 -[-N=C=N-R 4 -] m -NCO (IIIb) wherein R 2 and R 3 represent a C1 to C22 alkyl, a C6-C18 aryl or a C7-C22 aralkyl radical, R 4 represents a divalent C6-C36 aliphatic, aromatic or araliphatic radical and m represents a natural number from 3 to 300 are employed as the heterocumulene. (α) under an inert gas atmosphere, under an atmosphere of an inert gas/carbon dioxide mixture or under a pure carbon dioxide atmosphere, at temperatures of from 90 to 150 °C, the DMC catalyst is mixed with a heterocumulene and H-functional starter substance, (β) alkylene oxide is added at temperatures of from 100 to 150 °C to the mixture from step (α) under an inert gas atmosphere, under an atmosphere of an inert gas/carbon dioxide mixture or under a pure carbon dioxide atmosphere, and (γ) one or more alkylene oxides and carbon dioxide are metered continuously into the mixture resulting from step (β), characterized in that compounds which contain at least one isothiocyanate group as functional group, compounds of the formula R 1 -(-X-N=C=O) n wherein R 1 represents an n-valent aliphatic, aromatic or araliphatic radical having 1 to 36 carbon atoms, n represents a natural number from 1 to 6 and X represents a single bond, an -SO 2 - or a -CO- group, or compounds of the formulae (IIIa) and (IIIb) R 2 -N=C=N-R 3 (IIIa) OCN-R 4 -[-N=C=N-R 4 -] m -NCO (IIIb) wherein R 2 and R 3 represent a C1 to C22 alkyl, a C6-C18 aryl or a C7-C22 aralkyl radical, R 4 represents a divalent C6-C36 aliphatic, aromatic or araliphatic radical and m represents a natural number from 3 to 300 are employed as the heterocumulene.
Method for detecting an overload of at least one saw blade of a circular saw for sawing trunks, beams or posts made of wood, in particular of a multi-blade circular saw, characterized in that a sound measurement, in particular airborne sound measurement, of the operating noise of the saw blade is performed, and upon exceeding the sound level in the range of a previously defined frequency range by a predetermined amount for a determined time period, which is caused by the vibration of the saw blade and the saw blades, respectively, in the eigenfrequency, an alarm is triggered or an intervention in the operation of the circular saw is made, for example by stopping the feed.
An illuminated medical device comprising: a non-fiber optic optical waveguide having a first index of refraction, wherein the non-fiber optic optical waveguide extends from a proximal end to a distal end; an optical cladding disposed on at least a portion of the non-fiber optic optical waveguide, the optical cladding having a second index of refraction lower than the first to preserve total internal reflection of light passing through the non-fiber optic optical waveguide; and a medical or surgical instrument coupled to the waveguide, wherein the medical or surgical instrument is coupled to the waveguide such that an air gap is maintained between the medical or surgical instrument and the non-fiber optic optical waveguide, wherein the air gap facilitates total internal reflection of light passing through the non-fiber optic optical waveguide; characterized in that the non-fiber optic optical waveguide has a cross-section that includes a C-shaped region at the distal end. a non-fiber optic optical waveguide having a first index of refraction, wherein the non-fiber optic optical waveguide extends from a proximal end to a distal end; an optical cladding disposed on at least a portion of the non-fiber optic optical waveguide, the optical cladding having a second index of refraction lower than the first to preserve total internal reflection of light passing through the non-fiber optic optical waveguide; and a medical or surgical instrument coupled to the waveguide, wherein the medical or surgical instrument is coupled to the waveguide such that an air gap is maintained between the medical or surgical instrument and the non-fiber optic optical waveguide, wherein the air gap facilitates total internal reflection of light passing through the non-fiber optic optical waveguide; characterized in that the non-fiber optic optical waveguide has a cross-section that includes a C-shaped region at the distal end.
A battery pack comprising: a first housing including a first outer wall (2c1) and a second outer wall (2c2) different from the first outer wall (2c1); first plurality of battery modules fixed to the first outer wall (2c1), each including a second housing and a plurality of battery cells accommodated in the second housing; second plurality of battery modules fixed to the second outer wall (2c2), each including a second housing and a plurality of battery cells accommodated in the second housing; and elastic members (18,40) for pressing the first plurality of battery modules onto the first outer wall (2c1) and pressing the second plurality of battery modules onto the second outer wall (2c2). a first housing including a first outer wall (2c1) and a second outer wall (2c2) different from the first outer wall (2c1); first plurality of battery modules fixed to the first outer wall (2c1), each including a second housing and a plurality of battery cells accommodated in the second housing; second plurality of battery modules fixed to the second outer wall (2c2), each including a second housing and a plurality of battery cells accommodated in the second housing; and elastic members (18,40) for pressing the first plurality of battery modules onto the first outer wall (2c1) and pressing the second plurality of battery modules onto the second outer wall (2c2).
A lighter than air airship comprising a gas-filled flexible hull which is elongate with a longitudinal axis and with a front end and a rear end, and a harness-structure abutting an outer side of the hull without perturbation of the hull and without extending through the hull; wherein the harness structure is made of a bendable material and carries a propeller engine for forward thrust of the airship, rechargeable batteries for providing electrical power to the propeller engine, and a solar panel for providing electrical power to recharge the batteries characterised in that the solar cell panel, the batteries, the propeller engine are electrically interconnected by electrical conductors that are integrated in the bendable material of the harness structure and where the bendable material of the harness-structure is a textile material comprising yarn among which the electrical conductors are provided as part of the textile material.