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A computer-implemented method of kinematic motion planning, the method comprising: accessing a list of a plurality of nodes defining a plurality of potential kinematic path locations between a starting position and an ending position of a vehicle which is an aircraft; characterized by determining a plurality of constraint sets that apply one or more vehicle motion constraints specific to each of a plurality of spatial regions defined between the starting position and the ending position, wherein the constraint sets comprise one or more limits on a maximum acceleration, a turn rate, and a climb rate of the vehicle; applying the constraint sets in determining a plurality of connections between the nodes to form a kinematic motion path based on locations of the nodes relative to the spatial regions, the kinematic motion path including the plurality of connections between the nodes as path options for a dynamic path planner to determine a motion path plan for the vehicle; and outputting the kinematic motion path to the dynamic path planner to complete creation of the motion path plan for the vehicle, wherein the dynamic path planner applies dynamic motion planning inputs to the kinematic motion path to create the motion path plan, the dynamic motion planning inputs including at least one of vehicle speed, position, and motion constraints. accessing a list of a plurality of nodes defining a plurality of potential kinematic path locations between a starting position and an ending position of a vehicle which is an aircraft; characterized by determining a plurality of constraint sets that apply one or more vehicle motion constraints specific to each of a plurality of spatial regions defined between the starting position and the ending position, wherein the constraint sets comprise one or more limits on a maximum acceleration, a turn rate, and a climb rate of the vehicle; applying the constraint sets in determining a plurality of connections between the nodes to form a kinematic motion path based on locations of the nodes relative to the spatial regions, the kinematic motion path including the plurality of connections between the nodes as path options for a dynamic path planner to determine a motion path plan for the vehicle; and outputting the kinematic motion path to the dynamic path planner to complete creation of the motion path plan for the vehicle, wherein the dynamic path planner applies dynamic motion planning inputs to the kinematic motion path to create the motion path plan, the dynamic motion planning inputs including at least one of vehicle speed, position, and motion constraints.
A method for detecting an error state when aspirating a liquid, including - immersing a tip of an aspiration needle in the liquid - generating a negative pressure in the aspiration needle for a predefined time period to aspirate a predetermined partial volume of the liquid into the aspiration needle - continuously acquiring a sensor signal curve via continuous measurement of a sensor signal, which indicates a pressure in the aspiration needle, during an overall time period, which comprises the predetermined time period and furthermore a further time period following the predetermined time period, - providing a reference signal curve, characterized by - determining a deviation measure, which indicates a deviation of the sensor signal curve from the reference signal curve during the further time period, - providing a predetermined second threshold value, - detecting the error state in the case that the sensor signal falls below a first threshold value during the predetermined time period, or detecting the error state after expiration of the further time period in the case that the deviation measure deviates sufficiently from the second threshold value. - immersing a tip of an aspiration needle in the liquid - generating a negative pressure in the aspiration needle for a predefined time period to aspirate a predetermined partial volume of the liquid into the aspiration needle - continuously acquiring a sensor signal curve via continuous measurement of a sensor signal, which indicates a pressure in the aspiration needle, during an overall time period, which comprises the predetermined time period and furthermore a further time period following the predetermined time period, - providing a reference signal curve, characterized by - determining a deviation measure, which indicates a deviation of the sensor signal curve from the reference signal curve during the further time period, - providing a predetermined second threshold value, - detecting the error state in the case that the sensor signal falls below a first threshold value during the predetermined time period, or detecting the error state after expiration of the further time period in the case that the deviation measure deviates sufficiently from the second threshold value.
A heater comprising: a carbon heating element (110, 210) as a heat source; a tube (101, 201) having a sealed interior containing the carbon heating element; and at least one groove portion (13, 23, 33, 33', 43) extending from an outer peripheral portion of the tube (101, 201) in a radial direction toward the center of the tube (101, 201); an outer electrode (107, 207) for supplying power to the carbon heating element from the outside; and a connector (160, 260) connecting the outer electrode and the carbon heating element (110, 210); characterised in that the heater comprises: an outer connector (103, 203) enclosing the outer electrode (107, 207); and an outer terminal (104, 204) electrically connected to the outer electrode (107, 207) and protruding outward from the outer connector (103, 203), wherein the connector (160, 260) is provided with an insertion groove (167, 267) corresponding to a cross-sectional shape of the carbon heating element (110, 210); each of the opposite ends of the carbon heating element (110, 210) is inserted into the insertion groove (167, 267); and a chamfered portion (117, 217) is formed at each of the opposite ends of the carbon heating element (110, 210). a carbon heating element (110, 210) as a heat source; a tube (101, 201) having a sealed interior containing the carbon heating element; and at least one groove portion (13, 23, 33, 33', 43) extending from an outer peripheral portion of the tube (101, 201) in a radial direction toward the center of the tube (101, 201); an outer electrode (107, 207) for supplying power to the carbon heating element from the outside; and a connector (160, 260) connecting the outer electrode and the carbon heating element (110, 210); an outer connector (103, 203) enclosing the outer electrode (107, 207); and an outer terminal (104, 204) electrically connected to the outer electrode (107, 207) and protruding outward from the outer connector (103, 203), wherein the connector (160, 260) is provided with an insertion groove (167, 267) corresponding to a cross-sectional shape of the carbon heating element (110, 210); each of the opposite ends of the carbon heating element (110, 210) is inserted into the insertion groove (167, 267); and a chamfered portion (117, 217) is formed at each of the opposite ends of the carbon heating element (110, 210).
A double data rate serial encoder (500, 600), comprising: a multiplexer, mux, (508, 606, 802) having a plurality of mux data inputs (D0, D1,... D 7), a mux output, and a plurality of select inputs (b0, b1, b2, S0, S1, S2); a plurality of latches (502, 616, 618), each having a latch data input, a latch data output coupled to a corresponding one of the plurality of mux data inputs (D0, D1,... D7), a clock input for receiving an input clock signal, and a latch enable input; a counter (506, 608) for generating an input selection sequence in response to the input clock signal, wherein the counter (506, 608) is coupled to the select inputs (b0, b1, b2, S0, S1, S2) of the mux (508, 606, 802), to select one of the plurality of mux data inputs (D0, D1,... D7) for the mux output based on the input selection sequence; and an enabler (504, 610), coupled to the output of the counter and to the latch enable inputs, to update a first set of latches during a first half of the input selection sequence and a second set of latches during a second half of the input selection sequence, wherein the latches (520, 616, 618) update their latch data inputs when they are not being selected for the mux output, wherein the input selection sequence transitions on a rising edge and on a falling edge of the input clock signal for outputting from the mux (508, 606, 802) a serial encoder output at a rate double a rate of the input clock signal. a multiplexer, mux, (508, 606, 802) having a plurality of mux data inputs (D0, D1,... D 7), a mux output, and a plurality of select inputs (b0, b1, b2, S0, S1, S2); a plurality of latches (502, 616, 618), each having a latch data input, a latch data output coupled to a corresponding one of the plurality of mux data inputs (D0, D1,... D7), a clock input for receiving an input clock signal, and a latch enable input; a counter (506, 608) for generating an input selection sequence in response to the input clock signal, wherein the counter (506, 608) is coupled to the select inputs (b0, b1, b2, S0, S1, S2) of the mux (508, 606, 802), to select one of the plurality of mux data inputs (D0, D1,... D7) for the mux output based on the input selection sequence; and an enabler (504, 610), coupled to the output of the counter and to the latch enable inputs, to update a first set of latches during a first half of the input selection sequence and a second set of latches during a second half of the input selection sequence, wherein the latches (520, 616, 618) update their latch data inputs when they are not being selected for the mux output, wherein the input selection sequence transitions on a rising edge and on a falling edge of the input clock signal for outputting from the mux (508, 606, 802) a serial encoder output at a rate double a rate of the input clock signal.
A computer-implemented method for predicting, within 3D image data of a uterus containing a fetus, bounds of an amniotic fluid region, the computer-implemented method comprising: obtaining 3D image data of the uterus; and segmenting (220, 120) the 3D image data using a machine-learning method to predict the bounds of one or more regions in the 3D image data, including at least the amniotic fluid region, wherein the amniotic fluid region: contains a representation of amniotic fluid in the uterus; characterized in that the amniotic fluid region further: contains neither a representation of the placenta nor a representation of a first portion of the fetus, the first portion of the fetus excluding at least a portion of the limbs of the fetus; and is permitted to include a representation of a second portion of the fetus, the second portion including at least the portion of the limbs of the fetus. obtaining 3D image data of the uterus; and segmenting (220, 120) the 3D image data using a machine-learning method to predict the bounds of one or more regions in the 3D image data, including at least the amniotic fluid region, wherein the amniotic fluid region: contains a representation of amniotic fluid in the uterus; contains neither a representation of the placenta nor a representation of a first portion of the fetus, the first portion of the fetus excluding at least a portion of the limbs of the fetus; and is permitted to include a representation of a second portion of the fetus, the second portion including at least the portion of the limbs of the fetus.
A method of a network node joining a desired Zigbee wireless mesh network in a multi-network environment, comprising: searching for a compatible mesh network; finding a compatible mesh network; joining the found compatible mesh network; indicating to an installer which mesh network has been joined using a series of flashes of light or a series of beeps; and repeating the following: receiving an input from the installer indicating that the joined mesh network is not the desired mesh network, if provided by the installer; and in response to receiving each input from the installer indicating that the joined mesh network is not the desired mesh network, withdrawing from the joined mesh network, searching for another compatible mesh network, and joining the found another compatible mesh network, wherein indicating which mesh network has been joined comprises indicating a network identifier to an installer and wherein the network identifier is a radio frequency channel identifier. searching for a compatible mesh network; finding a compatible mesh network; joining the found compatible mesh network; indicating to an installer which mesh network has been joined using a series of flashes of light or a series of beeps; and repeating the following: receiving an input from the installer indicating that the joined mesh network is not the desired mesh network, if provided by the installer; and in response to receiving each input from the installer indicating that the joined mesh network is not the desired mesh network, withdrawing from the joined mesh network, searching for another compatible mesh network, and joining the found another compatible mesh network, receiving an input from the installer indicating that the joined mesh network is not the desired mesh network, if provided by the installer; and in response to receiving each input from the installer indicating that the joined mesh network is not the desired mesh network, withdrawing from the joined mesh network, searching for another compatible mesh network, and joining the found another compatible mesh network,
A seat assembly for a passenger transport vehicle, comprising a first and a second passenger seats and a seating system, said seating system comprising a center console configured for positioning between first and second passenger seats for providing a divider between the first and second passenger seats, the center console comprising an upper armrest section, characterized in that the center console comprises a thin mid portion acting only as a structural barrier between passengers and having a minimized thickness, and the seating system comprises at least one food tray (18, 20) configured to be positioned horizontally in use and configured to be stowed in a vertically upright position between head rest portions of the first and second passenger seats when not in use.
Assemblable cross-profile (1,2) for garden fence, the cross-profile comprising a base profile and an aspect profile, and one or more spacing elements to affix said base profile and said aspect profile at two or more distances from each other, and wherein said base profile and said aspect profile are manufactured from a thermoplastic material, wherein said aspect profile is provided with a protrusion and wherein said base profile is provided with a recess for receiving said protrusion, or vice versa, wherein said protrusion is provided with a resistance element and wherein said recess is provided with a complementary resistance element (141, 142), characterised in that said resistance elements (141, 142, 23) have a round cross section.
A power tool comprising a motor unit comprising a motor and a drive axle connected to the motor, a battery unit configured to receive a battery and a handle unit interconnecting the motor unit and the battery unit, the handle unit comprising: - a frame extending from the motor unit to the battery unit; - a control button mounted to the frame for controlling the power tool; - a circuit board mounted to the frame and connected to the control button; - cables (24, 36) interconnecting the battery unit, the circuit board and the motor unit; - an antenna connected to the circuit board for communication of the power tool with external devices; - a pair of outer handle covers for covering the handle unit; characterized in that the frame is made of an electrically conductive material, and wherein the handle unit further comprises an adapter that is connected to the frame and the battery unit, whereby the adapter is electrically conductive and designed to have shock absorbing capabilities. - a frame extending from the motor unit to the battery unit; - a control button mounted to the frame for controlling the power tool; - a circuit board mounted to the frame and connected to the control button; - cables (24, 36) interconnecting the battery unit, the circuit board and the motor unit; - an antenna connected to the circuit board for communication of the power tool with external devices; - a pair of outer handle covers for covering the handle unit;
Timepiece having a watch case and a timepiece movement disposed inside the watch case, said timepiece also comprising a pressure sensor arranged to provide a displacement in response to a variation in pressure and to drive display means comprising a movable indicator facing a graduated scale, making it possible to display on said scale the environmental pressure of the timepiece, said pressure sensor being kinematically connected to the display means by a transmission member that is able to transmit said displacement from the pressure sensor to a conversion member kinematically connected to said display means, characterized in that the transmission member comprises a first part secured in terms of displacement to said pressure sensor, and a second part mounted on said first part, said second part being movable with respect to the latter and being able to cooperate with the conversion member.
A method of preparing a catalyst which is a mesoporous carbon supported tungsten carbide catalyst: wherein the mesoporous carbon is the support, which has high surface area and pore volume; the tungsten carbide catalysts are dispersed on the surface or in the channels of carbon support; the metal component of W accounts for between 30 and 42 wt%; wherein, in said method of preparation, (i) the support is synthesized by nanocasting whereby MC or CMK-3 is synthesized using commercial silica sol or ordered SBA-15 respectively as hard template; 1.0 g of hard template is impregnated with 1.0-2.1 g of sucrose, 0.1-0.3 g of concentrated H 2 SO 4, and 5-8 ml H 2 O, and the resultant mixture is dried at 95-110°C for 6 hrs and 160-170°C for 6 hrs; the final solid is carbonized at 800-900°C in N 2 for 3-6 hrs: the hard template silica is removed using 5 wt% HF or 2 M NaOH solution at 60-80°C for 2-24 hrs; after filtration, washing, and drying at 80-120°C, the MC or CMK-3 is obtained; and (ii) the catalyst is prepared by impregnating the MC or CMK-3 with a solution of tungsten and optionally nickel salt(s); drying at 110-120°C and carburizing in a H 2 flow for more than 1 hour; the catalyst without Ni is carburized at 850-900°C, and the catalyst with Ni is carburized at 700-750°C. the mesoporous carbon is the support, which has high surface area and pore volume; the tungsten carbide catalysts are dispersed on the surface or in the channels of carbon support; the metal component of W accounts for between 30 and 42 wt%; wherein, in said method of preparation, (i) the support is synthesized by nanocasting whereby MC or CMK-3 is synthesized using commercial silica sol or ordered SBA-15 respectively as hard template; 1.0 g of hard template is impregnated with 1.0-2.1 g of sucrose, 0.1-0.3 g of concentrated H 2 SO 4, and 5-8 ml H 2 O, and the resultant mixture is dried at 95-110°C for 6 hrs and 160-170°C for 6 hrs; the final solid is carbonized at 800-900°C in N 2 for 3-6 hrs: the hard template silica is removed using 5 wt% HF or 2 M NaOH solution at 60-80°C for 2-24 hrs; after filtration, washing, and drying at 80-120°C, the MC or CMK-3 is obtained; and (ii) the catalyst is prepared by impregnating the MC or CMK-3 with a solution of tungsten and optionally nickel salt(s); drying at 110-120°C and carburizing in a H 2 flow for more than 1 hour; the catalyst without Ni is carburized at 850-900°C, and the catalyst with Ni is carburized at 700-750°C.
A method of depositing material for additive manufacturing, comprising: feeding a composite material including a first binder matrix and a sinterable powder; depositing successive layers of a wall of a part to form a first access channel extending from an exterior of the part to an interior of the part; depositing successive layers of infill in the interior of the part to form at least one distribution channel connecting an interior volume of the infill to the first access channel; flowing, during primary debinding, a debinding fluid through the first access channel and the at least one distribution channel and within the interior volume of the infill to debind the first binder matrix; and after the primary debinding, drying out the debinding fluid from the part via heat transfer provided by the first access channel and the at least one distribution channel. feeding a composite material including a first binder matrix and a sinterable powder; depositing successive layers of a wall of a part to form a first access channel extending from an exterior of the part to an interior of the part; depositing successive layers of infill in the interior of the part to form at least one distribution channel connecting an interior volume of the infill to the first access channel; flowing, during primary debinding, a debinding fluid through the first access channel and the at least one distribution channel and within the interior volume of the infill to debind the first binder matrix; and after the primary debinding, drying out the debinding fluid from the part via heat transfer provided by the first access channel and the at least one distribution channel.
Method for offshore installing an elongated member or an assembly thereof, comprising the steps of: - providing an elongated member that comprises a peripheral wall and an inner space that extends in the longitudinal direction of said elongated member; - arranging said elongated member into or on a soil, the method being characterized by steps of: - arranging a floatable member inside the inner space of said elongated member or assembly; - displacing said floatable member by providing and/or regulating liquid inside the inner space of the elongated member or assembly; - bringing said floatable member in an engaged state with the elongated member or assembly when the liquid level inside said inner space has displaced said floatable member to a desired level; maintaining liquid inside the elongated member by preventing the liquid to flow from the inner space to outside the elongated member, thus trapping the liquid in the inner space of the elongated member. - providing an elongated member that comprises a peripheral wall and an inner space that extends in the longitudinal direction of said elongated member; - arranging said elongated member into or on a soil, the method being characterized by steps of: - arranging a floatable member inside the inner space of said elongated member or assembly; - displacing said floatable member by providing and/or regulating liquid inside the inner space of the elongated member or assembly; - bringing said floatable member in an engaged state with the elongated member or assembly when the liquid level inside said inner space has displaced said floatable member to a desired level; maintaining liquid inside the elongated member by preventing the liquid to flow from the inner space to outside the elongated member, thus trapping the liquid in the inner space of the elongated member.