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Method for wirelessly, in particular inductively, transmitting energy from an energy transmitting device to a load, wherein at least one method step comprises interrupting the energy transmission from the energy transmitting device to the load in connection with the detection of a foreign object, wherein at least one method step comprises an iterative process for a frequency sweep for capturing a local maximum of an actual quality (Q act,A (f res,A), Q act,n+1 (f res)) of the wireless that is characteristic of a resonant frequency (f res,A, f res), characterized in that, starting from a first resonant frequency point (f res,A, f res), the actual quality (Q act,B (f res,B), Q act,C (f res,C)) is captured at the resulting resonant frequency points (f res,B, f res,C) on the basis of a defined step width (f step) and is used for comparisons with other captured actual qualities in such a manner that the local maximum of the actual quality (Q act,A (f res,A), Q act,n+1 (f res)) is at least approximately achieved, wherein the iterative process is repeated in at least one method step (50.9) only until the first resonant frequency point (f res,A) has been set, in at least one method step (50.8a, 50.8b4) of the iterative process, to a value which is below a lower limit value (f res,min) or above an upper limit value (f res,max) for the resonant frequency (f res).
Method for optimising a service changing time on a television digital set top box, said television digital set top box being linked, via a modem element, to a television operator portal by a communication link conveying data packets, characterised in that the method comprises the different steps of: - determining the quality of the link linked to the set top box; - if the determined quality of the link in question is satisfactory, deactivating, at the television set top box, at least one transmission integrity monitoring function, via an operation consisting in issuing a deactivating command from the operator portal in question to a specific application of the set top box. - determining the quality of the link linked to the set top box; - if the determined quality of the link in question is satisfactory, deactivating, at the television set top box, at least one transmission integrity monitoring function, via an operation consisting in issuing a deactivating command from the operator portal in question to a specific application of the set top box.
An implantable device for a visual prosthesis, the implantable device for stimulating neural tissue, comprising: a flexible circuit comprising a sandwiched polymer body having: at a first end, an electrode array comprising a plurality of electrodes; at a second end, bond pads for connecting the array to an electronics package; and traces through a cable connecting the bond pads to the electrodes, the sandwiched polymer body comprising: a base polyimide layer; a metal layer on the base polyimide layer forming the electrodes in the electrode array at the first end, the bond pads in a bond pad region at the second end opposite the first end and the traces connecting the electrodes to bond pads through the cable between the electrode array and the bond pad region; a top polyimide layer on the base polyimide layer and metal layer and defining openings for the electrodes; wherein: the electrode array is coated with a layer of PDMS which is opened to expose the electrodes; the electrode array is flexible to conform to the neural tissue, and pre-formed to approximate the neural tissue; and characterized in that: the cable comprises a plurality of undulations to provide a stress relief features configured to reduce stress transmission through the cable. a flexible circuit comprising a sandwiched polymer body having: at a first end, an electrode array comprising a plurality of electrodes; at a second end, bond pads for connecting the array to an electronics package; and traces through a cable connecting the bond pads to the electrodes, the sandwiched polymer body comprising: a base polyimide layer; a metal layer on the base polyimide layer forming the electrodes in the electrode array at the first end, the bond pads in a bond pad region at the second end opposite the first end and the traces connecting the electrodes to bond pads through the cable between the electrode array and the bond pad region; a top polyimide layer on the base polyimide layer and metal layer and defining openings for the electrodes; a base polyimide layer; a metal layer on the base polyimide layer forming the electrodes in the electrode array at the first end, the bond pads in a bond pad region at the second end opposite the first end and the traces connecting the electrodes to bond pads through the cable between the electrode array and the bond pad region; a top polyimide layer on the base polyimide layer and metal layer and defining openings for the electrodes; wherein: the electrode array is coated with a layer of PDMS which is opened to expose the electrodes; the electrode array is flexible to conform to the neural tissue, and pre-formed to approximate the neural tissue; and the electrode array is coated with a layer of PDMS which is opened to expose the electrodes; the electrode array is flexible to conform to the neural tissue, and pre-formed to approximate the neural tissue; and characterized in that: the cable comprises a plurality of undulations to provide a stress relief features configured to reduce stress transmission through the cable.
A method for fabricating a metal-ceramic composite article, the method comprising: (a) depositing at least one layer of a powdered material onto a target surface, the powdered material including at least one metal and an energy-beam responsive ceramic precursor; and (b) densifying the at least one metal and chemically converting at least a portion of the energy-beam responsive ceramic precursor to a ceramic material to form a densified layer by directing an energy beam onto the powdered material, wherein the method further includes: (i) repeating said steps (a) and (b) according to additional cross-sections of the article to additively build the article, and (ii) changing a ratio of an amount of the at least one metal to an amount of the energy-beam responsive ceramic precursor such that at least a portion of the article has a graded composition; and wherein the energy-beam responsive ceramic precursor is selected from the group consisting of an organometallic compound or complex, metal organics, a sol-gel precursor, and combinations thereof. (a) depositing at least one layer of a powdered material onto a target surface, the powdered material including at least one metal and an energy-beam responsive ceramic precursor; and (b) densifying the at least one metal and chemically converting at least a portion of the energy-beam responsive ceramic precursor to a ceramic material to form a densified layer by directing an energy beam onto the powdered material, wherein the method further includes: (i) repeating said steps (a) and (b) according to additional cross-sections of the article to additively build the article, and (ii) changing a ratio of an amount of the at least one metal to an amount of the energy-beam responsive ceramic precursor such that at least a portion of the article has a graded composition; and (i) repeating said steps (a) and (b) according to additional cross-sections of the article to additively build the article, and (ii) changing a ratio of an amount of the at least one metal to an amount of the energy-beam responsive ceramic precursor such that at least a portion of the article has a graded composition; and wherein the energy-beam responsive ceramic precursor is selected from the group consisting of an organometallic compound or complex, metal organics, a sol-gel precursor, and combinations thereof.
Oscillation device for a chair comprising: - a first body engageable on a support stem of said chair, - a second body suitable for supporting a seat of said chair and mounted on said first body so as to oscillate about an oscillation axis forward and backward with respect to a resting configuration in which the second body is not subject to external oscillation forces; - two bars arranged passing through respective slots made in the opposite walls of said first body, - engagement means interposed between said second body and said first body, characterized in that: - the two bars are movable within said slots; - the oscillation device comprises elastic means interposed between said two bars and configured to react to a change in the distance between said two bars with respect to said resting configuration, and in that the engagement means are configured to engage said second body with said bars, in such a way that, following the application of an oscillation external force forward or backward on the second body, one of said bars is shifted within the respective slots, causing a change in said distance between said two bars. - a first body engageable on a support stem of said chair, - a second body suitable for supporting a seat of said chair and mounted on said first body so as to oscillate about an oscillation axis forward and backward with respect to a resting configuration in which the second body is not subject to external oscillation forces; - two bars arranged passing through respective slots made in the opposite walls of said first body, - engagement means interposed between said second body and said first body, - the two bars are movable within said slots; - the oscillation device comprises elastic means interposed between said two bars and configured to react to a change in the distance between said two bars with respect to said resting configuration, and in that
Use of a composition as polymer processing aid in the manufacture of an extruded product, in which: - the extruded product comprises a polyolefin, and also fillers in a content of greater than or equal to 15% by weight; - the composition used comprises a fluoropolymer exhibiting a viscosity of less than or equal to 15 kP at a temperature of 232°C and at a shear rate of 100 s -1, measured using a capillary rheometer according to Standard ASTM D3825. - the extruded product comprises a polyolefin, and also fillers in a content of greater than or equal to 15% by weight; - the composition used comprises a fluoropolymer exhibiting a viscosity of less than or equal to 15 kP at a temperature of 232°C and at a shear rate of 100 s -1, measured using a capillary rheometer according to Standard ASTM D3825.
A carrier comprising a hydraulic cylinder having a piston, a controller and a piston position sensor, wherein the carrier is arranged to carry an accessory through the use of the hydraulic cylinder and wherein the controller is configured to: receive piston position information; determine a direction of movement of the piston; and if the piston position equals a stop distance (d1, d2) from an end wall (12d, 12e) of the hydraulic cylinder in the direction of movement, controlling the movement of the piston so as to stop the piston. receive piston position information; determine a direction of movement of the piston; and if the piston position equals a stop distance (d1, d2) from an end wall (12d, 12e) of the hydraulic cylinder in the direction of movement, controlling the movement of the piston so as to stop the piston.
An aerial work platform comprising: - a chassis, - optionally a turret mounted pivotably on the chassis, - a work platform, - a mechanism for lifting the work platform that is mounted on the chassis or where applicable on the turret, and - a control station arranged on the chassis or the turret, said control station comprising: ∘ manually actuated control members for controlling the lifting mechanism of the work platform and optionally the rotation of the turret, and ∘ a manually actuated validation member, the control members being inhibited in the absence of simultaneous actuation of the validation member, characterised in that the control station further comprises a gripping handle, the mutual arrangement of the validation member and of the gripping handle making it possible to hold the gripping handle and to simultaneously actuate the validation member with the same hand. - a chassis, - optionally a turret mounted pivotably on the chassis, - a work platform, - a mechanism for lifting the work platform that is mounted on the chassis or where applicable on the turret, and - a control station arranged on the chassis or the turret, said control station comprising: ∘ manually actuated control members for controlling the lifting mechanism of the work platform and optionally the rotation of the turret, and ∘ a manually actuated validation member, the control members being inhibited in the absence of simultaneous actuation of the validation member, ∘ manually actuated control members for controlling the lifting mechanism of the work platform and optionally the rotation of the turret, and ∘ a manually actuated validation member, the control members being inhibited in the absence of simultaneous actuation of the validation member,
A system for identifying hydrocarbon productive zones in reservoir rock comprising: a processor configured to process well log measurements from a well bore in the reservoir using a predetermined software program to implement Monte Carlo numerical analysis of the well log measurements, wherein the Monte Carlo numerical analysis accounts for uncertainties in the well log measurements and in petrophysical parameters by incorporating random errors in logging tool responses and core measurements as well as reservoir heterogeneity, to generate and output data corresponding to petrophysical models which indicate statistical distributions for water saturation and permeability defining productive zones, non-productive zones, and zones of undetermined productivity; and an output device for outputting to a user a visual indication of the output data representing the productive zones, non-productive zones, and zones of undetermined productivity. a processor configured to process well log measurements from a well bore in the reservoir using a predetermined software program to implement Monte Carlo numerical analysis of the well log measurements, wherein the Monte Carlo numerical analysis accounts for uncertainties in the well log measurements and in petrophysical parameters by incorporating random errors in logging tool responses and core measurements as well as reservoir heterogeneity, to generate and output data corresponding to petrophysical models which indicate statistical distributions for water saturation and permeability defining productive zones, non-productive zones, and zones of undetermined productivity; and an output device for outputting to a user a visual indication of the output data representing the productive zones, non-productive zones, and zones of undetermined productivity.
A suction tube for a condensing device in a drafting unit of a spinning machine, having a longitudinal axis and a length, and an interior space connected to a suction opening and a suction connection, and having a mounting segment, - wherein the suction tube comprises a cross section disposed perpendicular to the longitudinal axis and is implemented having a flat and/or curved guide surface and - that the suction opening is disposed in the guide surface of the suction tube characterized in that - the length of the suction tube is 20 mm to 50 mm, and - that the suction tube is having a width extent extending from the guide surface in the form of a polygon or a circle or an oval or a triangle or a kidney shape, - wherein the curvature of the guide surface is less than 0.04 1/mm and - an extent of the guide surface perpendicular to the longitudinal axis is 5 mm to 15 mm. - wherein the suction tube comprises a cross section disposed perpendicular to the longitudinal axis and is implemented having a flat and/or curved guide surface and - that the suction opening is disposed in the guide surface of the suction tube characterized in that - the length of the suction tube is 20 mm to 50 mm, and - that the suction tube is having a width extent extending from the guide surface in the form of a polygon or a circle or an oval or a triangle or a kidney shape, - wherein the curvature of the guide surface is less than 0.04 1/mm and - an extent of the guide surface perpendicular to the longitudinal axis is 5 mm to 15 mm.
A photovoltaic cell, comprising: a first electrode; a second electrode; and an active layer disposed between the first and second electrodes comprising an electron donor material, characterized in that the active layer further comprises, a first unsubstituted fullerene and a second substituted fullerene, and a weight ratio of the first fullerene to the second fullerene being at least about 1:20 and at most 10:1. a first electrode; a second electrode; and an active layer disposed between the first and second electrodes comprising an electron donor material, characterized in that the active layer further comprises, a first unsubstituted fullerene and a second substituted fullerene, and a weight ratio of the first fullerene to the second fullerene being at least about 1:20 and at most 10:1.
A process for manufacturing 1,3-propanediol from glycerol by reacting glycerol with hydrogen in a reactor in the presence of a supported catalyst, said supported catalyst comprising at least one first element selected from iridium, rhodium, palladium, platinum and any mixture thereof, at least one second element selected from chromium, molybdenum, tungsten, and any mixture thereof, and optionally rhenium, said elements and rhenium being supported on alumina, said process comprising introducing at least one ionic base into said reactor.
A system for monitoring fatigue of a user, the system comprising: a plurality of data sources, comprising: a non-obtrusive sleep sensor configured to generate objective measures of sleep of the user; an activity sensor including a triaxial accelerometer configured to generate physical activity data comprising a number of steps taken and/or a duration and an intensity of exercise; and a fatigue monitoring module for a processor, the module configured to generate a fatigue state index of the user based on the data from the plurality of data sources including the objective measures of sleep and the physical activity data. a non-obtrusive sleep sensor configured to generate objective measures of sleep of the user; an activity sensor including a triaxial accelerometer configured to generate physical activity data comprising a number of steps taken and/or a duration and an intensity of exercise; and a fatigue monitoring module for a processor, the module configured to generate a fatigue state index of the user based on the data from the plurality of data sources including the objective measures of sleep and the physical activity data.
An image data processing method, comprising: reconstructing, based on three-dimensional scanned data of a containing apparatus in which objects are contained, a 3D image of the containing apparatus and the objects contained in the containing apparatus; stereoscopically displaying the reconstructed 3D image in a virtual space; determining manipulation information for at least one of the objects in the containing apparatus based on positioning information and action information of a user being mapped to the virtual space, wherein the positioning information of the user is provided by positioning the location of the user; re-reconstructing at least a 3D image of the at least one object based on the determined manipulation information; and presenting the at least one re-reconstructed object on the displayed 3D image. reconstructing, based on three-dimensional scanned data of a containing apparatus in which objects are contained, a 3D image of the containing apparatus and the objects contained in the containing apparatus; stereoscopically displaying the reconstructed 3D image in a virtual space; determining manipulation information for at least one of the objects in the containing apparatus based on positioning information and action information of a user being mapped to the virtual space, wherein the positioning information of the user is provided by positioning the location of the user; re-reconstructing at least a 3D image of the at least one object based on the determined manipulation information; and presenting the at least one re-reconstructed object on the displayed 3D image.
A correction device for an air/fuel ratio sensor comprising: a catalyst installed in an exhaust passage of an internal combustion engine; an air/fuel ratio sensor, which is limiting-current type, installed on the downstream side from the catalyst of the exhaust passage and issuing an output according to the air/fuel ratio of an exhaust gas; air/fuel ratio control means for controlling an air/fuel ratio of an exhaust gas on the upstream side from a catalyst to switch between a rich air/fuel ratio which is richer and a lean air/fuel ratio which is leaner than a stoichiometric air/fuel ratio; correction means for correcting an output of the air/fuel ratio sensor in accordance with a difference between an output of the air/fuel ratio sensor in a predetermined period during an air/fuel ratio control by the air/fuel ratio control means and a reference output corresponding to the stoichiometric air/fuel ratio, wherein the predetermined period is a period only after the air/fuel ratio is switched from the lean air/fuel ratio to the rich air/fuel ratio and during which the output of the air/fuel ratio sensor is equilibrated wherein this output is made stable into an output corresponding to the stoichiometric air/fuel ratio by the exhaust gas being purified by the catalyst. a catalyst installed in an exhaust passage of an internal combustion engine; an air/fuel ratio sensor, which is limiting-current type, installed on the downstream side from the catalyst of the exhaust passage and issuing an output according to the air/fuel ratio of an exhaust gas; air/fuel ratio control means for controlling an air/fuel ratio of an exhaust gas on the upstream side from a catalyst to switch between a rich air/fuel ratio which is richer and a lean air/fuel ratio which is leaner than a stoichiometric air/fuel ratio; correction means for correcting an output of the air/fuel ratio sensor in accordance with a difference between an output of the air/fuel ratio sensor in a predetermined period during an air/fuel ratio control by the air/fuel ratio control means and a reference output corresponding to the stoichiometric air/fuel ratio, wherein the predetermined period is a period only after the air/fuel ratio is switched from the lean air/fuel ratio to the rich air/fuel ratio and during which the output of the air/fuel ratio sensor is equilibrated wherein this output is made stable into an output corresponding to the stoichiometric air/fuel ratio by the exhaust gas being purified by the catalyst.
A lithium transition metal oxide powder for use in a rechargeable battery, composed of primary particles having a surface coated with LiF, characterized in that the LiF coating layer comprises a reaction product of the heat treatment reaction between a fluorine-containing polymer containing at least 50% by weight of fluorine, and the lithium containing surface base of the primary particle surface, whereby the LiF coating layer replaces the reactive surface base layer and wherein said LiF coating layer has a thickness of at least 0.5 nm.