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A system for diaphragmatic pacing comprising: an ultrasonic transducer having an emitting surface, the emitting surface configured to couple with a tissue of a patient, the transducer configured to induce movement in a thoracic diaphragm of the patient in response thereto; and a control module coupled to the transducer and having a processor, the processor configured to execute an algorithm to control operation of the transducer, characterized in that the transducer is further configured to transdermally emit ultrasonic energy and stimulate a phrenic nerve of the patient, wherein the transducer is configured to provide a feedback signal to the control module and wherein the algorithm is configured to select an operational parameter for the transducer using the feedback signal, the emitted ultrasonic energy having an intensity in a range of 0.01 mW/cm2 to 1,000 W/cm 2 corresponding to the operational parameter, and wherein the operational parameter corresponds to a measure of assist based on movement of the diaphragm when induced by emitted energy or based on movement of the diaphragm in the absence of ultrasonic energy. an ultrasonic transducer having an emitting surface, the emitting surface configured to couple with a tissue of a patient, the transducer configured to induce movement in a thoracic diaphragm of the patient in response thereto; and a control module coupled to the transducer and having a processor, the processor configured to execute an algorithm to control operation of the transducer, characterized in that the transducer is further configured to transdermally emit ultrasonic energy and stimulate a phrenic nerve of the patient, wherein the transducer is configured to provide a feedback signal to the control module and wherein the algorithm is configured to select an operational parameter for the transducer using the feedback signal, the emitted ultrasonic energy having an intensity in a range of 0.01 mW/cm2 to 1,000 W/cm 2 corresponding to the operational parameter, and wherein the operational parameter corresponds to a measure of assist based on movement of the diaphragm when induced by emitted energy or based on movement of the diaphragm in the absence of ultrasonic energy.
A cooking appliance with a door safety circuit (104, 105; 208, 209), on the basis of which it can be defined whether a door of the cooking appliance is closed and which is connected at least partially in series with an electrical connection (102, 103) for the purpose of making contact with a cooking compartment divider, and having at least one further switch (107, 108; 202) which is connected in series with the door safety circuit (104, 105; 208, 209), on the basis of which it is determined whether the cooking compartment divider is inserted into the cooking appliance, characterized in that a control unit (106; 203) is provided, wherein by means of the control unit (106, 203), the door safety circuit (104; 105; 208, 209) is evaluated and by means of the control unit (106, 203) as a function of a status of the door safety circuit (104, 105; 208, 209), the electrical connections (102, 103) are supplied with current for the purpose of making contact with the cooking compartment divider.
A system for the ex vivo stimulation of blood during transport of the blood comprising: a portable device capable of generating and maintaining at least two temperature ranges within the device comprising: an insulated device shell having an internal cavity, wherein said cavity is dimensioned to contain a plurality of blood collection tubes; a heating source, wherein said heating source is capable of maintaining the temperature within the device in an incubation period at a first temperature phase in a range between about 25°C and 40°C for at least one hour after activation of the heating source and wherein the temperature fluctuation around said maintained temperature is within ± 2.5°C and a cooling source is capable of maintaining the temperature within the device in the incubation period when the heating source is active; and the cooling source, wherein said cooling source is capable of maintaining the temperature within the device at a second temperature phase which is below room temperature for at least 4 hours with a temperature fluctuation around said second temperature of within ± 5°C. a portable device capable of generating and maintaining at least two temperature ranges within the device comprising: an insulated device shell having an internal cavity, wherein said cavity is dimensioned to contain a plurality of blood collection tubes; a heating source, wherein said heating source is capable of maintaining the temperature within the device in an incubation period at a first temperature phase in a range between about 25°C and 40°C for at least one hour after activation of the heating source and wherein the temperature fluctuation around said maintained temperature is within ± 2.5°C and a cooling source is capable of maintaining the temperature within the device in the incubation period when the heating source is active; and the cooling source, wherein said cooling source is capable of maintaining the temperature within the device at a second temperature phase which is below room temperature for at least 4 hours with a temperature fluctuation around said second temperature of within ± 5°C. an insulated device shell having an internal cavity, wherein said cavity is dimensioned to contain a plurality of blood collection tubes; a heating source, wherein said heating source is capable of maintaining the temperature within the device in an incubation period at a first temperature phase in a range between about 25°C and 40°C for at least one hour after activation of the heating source and wherein the temperature fluctuation around said maintained temperature is within ± 2.5°C and a cooling source is capable of maintaining the temperature within the device in the incubation period when the heating source is active; and the cooling source, wherein said cooling source is capable of maintaining the temperature within the device at a second temperature phase which is below room temperature for at least 4 hours with a temperature fluctuation around said second temperature of within ± 5°C.
A system comprising: an oral device positionable in a patient's oral cavity and configured to be held in the mouth of the patient to reduce the incidence of obstructive sleep apnea or snoring while the patient sleeps, the oral device having a vacuum plenum (22; 62), wherein the vacuum plenum has an air inlet, an air outlet and one or more vacuum ports (27; 58) and wherein the plenum is a continuous plenum extending from the inlet to the outlet; a vacuum control system having a vacuum pump and an air source; a first tube connecting the air inlet to the air source; and a second tube connecting the vacuum pump to draw air from the air outlet to induce an air circulation from the inlet to the outlet through the continuous plenum to inhibit the accumulation of saliva in the oral device and the first and second tubes (18 and 20). an oral device positionable in a patient's oral cavity and configured to be held in the mouth of the patient to reduce the incidence of obstructive sleep apnea or snoring while the patient sleeps, the oral device having a vacuum plenum (22; 62), wherein the vacuum plenum has an air inlet, an air outlet and one or more vacuum ports (27; 58) and wherein the plenum is a continuous plenum extending from the inlet to the outlet; a vacuum control system having a vacuum pump and an air source; a first tube connecting the air inlet to the air source; and a second tube connecting the vacuum pump to draw air from the air outlet to induce an air circulation from the inlet to the outlet through the continuous plenum to inhibit the accumulation of saliva in the oral device and the first and second tubes (18 and 20).
Method of providing a rights data object-to a device (2-4,6) having access to encrypted content data, the encrypted content data comprising plurality of events with encrypted content data sections, each event including an indication of a location from which the rights data object may be requested, each event further including event identifier information uniquely associated with the event, which device includes an agent function for providing a request and data representative of the event identifier information to a rights issuer module issuing rights data objects from the indicated location, which method includes: receiving the request and the data representative of the event identifier information at the rights issuer module; and the rights issuer module generating a rights data object, including event key information enabling the encrypted content data section of the identified event to be decrypted, and is characterised by locating the rights issuer module in the device and loading key information from a provider of the encrypted content data in the rights issuer module, the key information being common to at least two parts of the plurality of events, and by generating the event key information by using a cryptographic function that combines at least a part of the loaded key information with at least a part of the event identifier information, and wherein the rights data object is a document expressing permissions and constraints associated with the content data, events are data sections of the content data into which the content data is divided, the location is a data resource in the device, the agent is program code stored in the device, and key information is decryption key information. receiving the request and the data representative of the event identifier information at the rights issuer module; and the rights issuer module generating a rights data object, including event key information enabling the encrypted content data section of the identified event to be decrypted, and is characterised by locating the rights issuer module in the device and loading key information from a provider of the encrypted content data in the rights issuer module, the key information being common to at least two parts of the plurality of events, and by generating the event key information by using a cryptographic function that combines at least a part of the loaded key information with at least a part of the event identifier information, and wherein the rights data object is a document expressing permissions and constraints associated with the content data, events are data sections of the content data into which the content data is divided, the location is a data resource in the device, the agent is program code stored in the device, and key information is decryption key information.
An aqueous UV curable inkjet ink including a) an aqueous medium; and b) capsules composed of a polymeric shell surrounding a core containing one or more polymerizable compounds having an alkyne group or an ethylenically unsaturated group, characterized in that the aqueous UV curable inkjet ink contains a photoinitiator and a thiol compound having at least two thiol groups; wherein the capsules are dispersed in the aqueous medium using a dispersing group covalently bonded to the polymeric shell; and wherein the dispersing group is selected from the group consisting of a carboxylic acid or salt thereof, a sulfonic acid or salt thereof, a phosphoric acid ester or salt thereof, a phosphonic acid or salt thereof, an ammonium group, a sulfonium group, and a phosphonium group. a) an aqueous medium; and b) capsules composed of a polymeric shell surrounding a core containing one or more polymerizable compounds having an alkyne group or an ethylenically unsaturated group,
Connection device for pipelines, having a connection body with an accommodating opening for a pipeline, which is to be inserted by way of one line end, and a retaining element, which is mounted within the accommodating opening and is intended for fixing the inserted line end against being pulled out, wherein the connection body has an axial two-part housing with a first housing part, which is oriented in the insertion direction, and a second, sleeve-form housing part, which has a mouth-opening side of the accommodating opening, said two housing parts being connected to one another, wherein a sleeve-form release element is mounted in an axially displaceable manner within the sleeve-form housing part such that action on the retaining element disengages the fixing of the inserted pipeline, wherein the release element comprises a circumferentially closed annular part, on which are formed latching arms which are separated from one another by longitudinal slits, wherein the annular part can be sealed on its outer circumference, by means of a circumferential seal, against the second, sleeve-form housing part and can be sealed at its inner circumference in the region of its annular opening, by means of a circumferential seal, against the inserted pipeline, characterized in that in the fitted state of the connection device, in the outer circumferential region of the annular part of the release element, the outer circumferential seal can be deformed out of its sealing position such that, between the outer circumferential seal and the opposite inner circumferential wall of the second housing part, at least one leakage gap is formed by internal pressure, which is present in the interior of the connection device, of the pressure medium flowing in the pipeline.
A hook assembly (10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60) comprising a hook device (11, 21 31, 41, 51, 61), the hook device comprising a hook base, a hook tip provided on a front side of the hook base, and a hot melt adhesive layer, which is provided on a rear side of the hook base, characterized in that: the hook device also comprises a heating module provided on a rear side of the hook base and comprising a heating element (1131, 5131) which contacts with the hot melt adhesive layer, and the hook assembly also comprises a connecting cable (12, 22, 32, 42, 52, 62), the connecting cable comprising a cable body (12a, 32a), a first connector (121, 321) provided on an end of the cable body for connecting the hook device and a second connector (122, 222, 422, 522, 622) provided on another end of the cable body for connecting an external power source, the first connector being provided with a control circuit (1211, 5211) therein and connected to the hook device via an interface so that the control circuit is electrically connected to the heating element to control a heating time of hot melt adhesive layer. the hook device also comprises a heating module provided on a rear side of the hook base and comprising a heating element (1131, 5131) which contacts with the hot melt adhesive layer, and the hook assembly also comprises a connecting cable (12, 22, 32, 42, 52, 62), the connecting cable comprising a cable body (12a, 32a), a first connector (121, 321) provided on an end of the cable body for connecting the hook device and a second connector (122, 222, 422, 522, 622) provided on another end of the cable body for connecting an external power source, the first connector being provided with a control circuit (1211, 5211) therein and connected to the hook device via an interface so that the control circuit is electrically connected to the heating element to control a heating time of hot melt adhesive layer.
A topical formulation, comprising: a lipid microcapsule, said lipid microcapsule comprising: (a) tocopherol, tocotrienol, or mixtures thereof; (b) a stabilizer/surfactant component selected from polyoxyethylene stearyl ether, polyoxyethylene cetyl ether and a mixture thereof; and (c) an aqueous component, wherein said lipid microcapsule is formed by the steps (i) adding said tocopherol, tocotrienol, or mixtures thereof to said stabilizer/surfactant component to produce a mixture; (ii) heating said mixture; and (iii) adding said aqueous component to said heated mixture thereby forming said lipid microcapsule; and wherein said lipid microcapsule is free of a phospholipid charge-producing agent. wherein said lipid microcapsule is formed by the steps (i) adding said tocopherol, tocotrienol, or mixtures thereof to said stabilizer/surfactant component to produce a mixture; (ii) heating said mixture; and (iii) adding said aqueous component to said heated mixture thereby forming said lipid microcapsule; and wherein said lipid microcapsule is free of a phospholipid charge-producing agent.
An endoscope system comprising: a lighting means for sequentially applying a plurality of types of illumination light having different wavelength bands to an internal body portion; an image pickup means for sequentially capturing reflected light from said internal body portion to obtain a plurality of frames of image signals corresponding to said types of illumination light; a video image generation means for producing an endoscopic image of one video frame based on said plurality of frames of image signals, and sequentially outputting a plurality of produced endoscopic images to produce an endoscopic video image; and a monitor means for displaying said endoscopic video image; characterized by a warning means for issuing a warning, when a signal ratio between at least two of said image signals is out of a predetermined range. a lighting means for sequentially applying a plurality of types of illumination light having different wavelength bands to an internal body portion; an image pickup means for sequentially capturing reflected light from said internal body portion to obtain a plurality of frames of image signals corresponding to said types of illumination light; a video image generation means for producing an endoscopic image of one video frame based on said plurality of frames of image signals, and sequentially outputting a plurality of produced endoscopic images to produce an endoscopic video image; and a monitor means for displaying said endoscopic video image; characterized by a warning means for issuing a warning, when a signal ratio between at least two of said image signals is out of a predetermined range.
A method comprising: displaying a current view on a display of a device; requesting a transition between the current view and a subsequent view on the display, wherein the current view and the subsequent view are different views selected from one of a camera view of an image captured by a camera on the device and a map view; determining the position of the device and the direction that the camera is facing; producing and displaying a user interface transition on the display, the user interface transition comprising one or more frames that provide a visual connection between an orientation in the current view and an orientation in the subsequent view; and displaying the subsequent view on the display; wherein the user interface transition comprises a first augmentation overlay displayed over the current view, a second augmentation overlay displayed over the subsequent view, and at least one different augmentation overlay displayed in the one or more frames between the first augmentation overlay and the second augmentation overlay to provide a visual connection between the first augmentation overlay and the second augmentation overlay, and wherein the first and second augmentation overlay identify at least one of a line of sight of the device and a visibly identifiable environmental characteristic in the current view and subsequent view, based on the position and direction of the device. displaying a current view on a display of a device; requesting a transition between the current view and a subsequent view on the display, wherein the current view and the subsequent view are different views selected from one of a camera view of an image captured by a camera on the device and a map view; determining the position of the device and the direction that the camera is facing; producing and displaying a user interface transition on the display, the user interface transition comprising one or more frames that provide a visual connection between an orientation in the current view and an orientation in the subsequent view; and displaying the subsequent view on the display; wherein the user interface transition comprises a first augmentation overlay displayed over the current view, a second augmentation overlay displayed over the subsequent view, and at least one different augmentation overlay displayed in the one or more frames between the first augmentation overlay and the second augmentation overlay to provide a visual connection between the first augmentation overlay and the second augmentation overlay, and wherein the first and second augmentation overlay identify at least one of a line of sight of the device and a visibly identifiable environmental characteristic in the current view and subsequent view, based on the position and direction of the device.
A method for preparing a fermented composition with improved odor, comprising: - preparing grain flour; - performing primary fermentation of the grain flour using yeast which produces α-galactosidase, protease, and phytase; - performing secondary fermentation of the primary fermented product using a strain of the genus Bacillus; and - obtaining the secondary fermented product. - preparing grain flour; - performing primary fermentation of the grain flour using yeast which produces α-galactosidase, protease, and phytase; - performing secondary fermentation of the primary fermented product using a strain of the genus Bacillus; and - obtaining the secondary fermented product.
An injection molded polypropylene (IMPP) coating for a field joint of an oil or gas pipeline, said IMPP coating having at least one circumferential groove (58, 60, 62, 64) on its external surface.
A method of processing a bitstream of video data comprising network abstraction layer units, each NAL unit including a layer identification value, the bitstream of video data further comprising a video parameter set which specifies a plurality of sets of layer ID values, wherein each set of layer ID values identifies NAL units in the bitstream, which belong to an independently decodable sub-bitstream of the bitstream of video data, the method comprising: for each set of layer ID values, receiving, in the VPS, a syntax element specifying a maximum layer ID value for the respective set of layer ID values and a flag for each layer with a layer ID value between zero and the maximum layer ID value, and, based on a value of each flag, determining whether the respective layer is included in the set of layer ID values. for each set of layer ID values, receiving, in the VPS, a syntax element specifying a maximum layer ID value for the respective set of layer ID values and a flag for each layer with a layer ID value between zero and the maximum layer ID value, and, based on a value of each flag, determining whether the respective layer is included in the set of layer ID values.
Ultrasonic sensor arrangement for a motor vehicle, comprising a trim element and an ultrasonic sensor, which comprises a membrane for emitting and/or receiving ultrasonic signals, comprising a holding device, by means of which the ultrasonic sensor is attached to a rear side of the trim element, wherein the holding device is fixed via connection means to the rear side of the trim element and the ultrasonic sensor is reversibly releasably connected to the holding device, and comprising a coupling element, via which a front face of the membrane, which faces the trim element, is vibration-coupled with the rear side of the trim element so that the ultrasonic sensor is configured for emitting and/or receiving the ultrasonic signals through the coupling element and the trim element, characterized in that by the coupling element a connection between the membrane and the trim element is formed, which in comparison with the connection means has a lower adhesive strength, wherein the coupling element is non-destructively releasably arranged between the front face of the membrane and the trim element, and wherein the coupling element is a bag filled with gel.