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A method of operating a sorting flow cytometer, the method comprising: identifying, with a computing device, an undesired drop charge sequence assigned to two or more adjacent drops (240, 242), which have the possibility to be drawn toward each other and merge into a single drop due to a total charge differential between the at least two adjacent drops, prior to the separation of the drops from a fluid stream; and aborting a sort operation for at least one of the drops of the undesired drop charge sequence in the fluid stream to avoid the undesired drop charge sequence. identifying, with a computing device, an undesired drop charge sequence assigned to two or more adjacent drops (240, 242), which have the possibility to be drawn toward each other and merge into a single drop due to a total charge differential between the at least two adjacent drops, prior to the separation of the drops from a fluid stream; and aborting a sort operation for at least one of the drops of the undesired drop charge sequence in the fluid stream to avoid the undesired drop charge sequence.
A pharmaceutical dosage form comprising one or more pellets having a core and a coat; wherein said core comprises at least 40 % by weight of at least one active agent, between 1 and 15% by weight of partially hydrolyzed polyvinylalcohol (PVOH) with a degree of hydrolysis between 70 and 95 %, and between 0,5 and 35% by weight microcrystalline cellulose; wherein the PVOH/MCC ratio in the core of the pellet is within the range 50/50 and 5/95; and wherein the core of said pellets is prepared by an extrusion and spheronization process.
Refrigerated goods holder for a refrigerator, in particular a household refrigerator, having a storage space extending between two lateral flanks and between a front and a rear edge, characterised in that at least one of the lateral flanks has at least two recesses (8a, 8b) open downwards and outwards, of which at least one first recess (8a, 8b) has an undercut on a first end face facing one of the edges, wherein on a second end face opposite the first end face the recess has an inclined surface tapering towards the first end face, that it comprises a carrier plate and strips attached to lateral edges of the carrier plate, in which the recesses (8a, 8b) are formed, wherein the strips are made from a metal hollow profile at least partially filled with a plastic body, that a railing which extends at one of the edges of the storage space is anchored in the plastic body, and that an anchoring pin of the railing engaging in the plastic body has at least one granularity.
An image processing apparatus generating image data of a document, comprising: an identifying area dividing unit configured to divide the image data into plural identifying areas; a binarization processing unit configured to perform a binarization process for the identifying areas with respective binarization threshold values preset for the identifying areas; a black pixel number identifying unit configured to identify whether or not the numbers of pixels with a density value of black in the respective identifying areas exceed respective number threshold values preset for the identifying areas; and a blank sheet identifying unit configured to identify that the image data is image data of a blank sheet if the black pixel number identifying unit identifies that none of the numbers of pixels with the density value of black in the respective identifying areas exceeds the respective number threshold value,wherein the blank sheet identifying unit is further configured to identify that the image data is not image data of a blank sheet if the black pixel number identifying unit identifies that at least one of the numbers of pixels with the density value of black in the respective identifying areas exceeds the respective number threshold value, and wherein the binarization threshold value of an identifying area that includes a left edge part area is closer to the density value of black than the binarization threshold value of an identifying area that includes an internal area. an identifying area dividing unit configured to divide the image data into plural identifying areas; a binarization processing unit configured to perform a binarization process for the identifying areas with respective binarization threshold values preset for the identifying areas; a black pixel number identifying unit configured to identify whether or not the numbers of pixels with a density value of black in the respective identifying areas exceed respective number threshold values preset for the identifying areas; and a blank sheet identifying unit configured to identify that the image data is image data of a blank sheet if the black pixel number identifying unit identifies that none of the numbers of pixels with the density value of black in the respective identifying areas exceeds the respective number threshold value,wherein the blank sheet identifying unit is further configured to identify that the image data is not image data of a blank sheet if the black pixel number identifying unit identifies that at least one of the numbers of pixels with the density value of black in the respective identifying areas exceeds the respective number threshold value, and wherein the binarization threshold value of an identifying area that includes a left edge part area is closer to the density value of black than the binarization threshold value of an identifying area that includes an internal area.
Device comprising a quick-adjustment spring cooperating with a mobile of a clock movement, the spring comprising a finger and a flexible part situated on both sides of said finger to allow the realisation of a closed geometry, the finger cooperating with the mobile so that it can be movable according to a maximum movement by the mobile and to apply a force against the mobile, through the bending of the flexible part, characterised in that at least the flexible part of the spring is realised in an amorphous, metal alloy with a relationship of the elastic limit (σ lim) on its Young modulus of at least 0.010.
An automated analyzer, comprising: a reaction disk on which a plurality of reaction vessels capable of containing a mixed solution of a sample and a reagent are placed; a first cover (302; 303; 305; 308) that covers at least a part of an upper side of the reaction disk; a second cover (301; 304; 306, 307) that is openable and closable independently of the first cover (302; 303; 305; 308); at least one sensor that is adapted to monitor opening and closing of the first cover (302; 303; 305; 308); and a control unit, characterized in that the first cover has a shape in which at least one of a position where a sample or a reagent is dispensed to the reaction vessel and a position where a cleaning mechanism is provided is opened, the control unit is adapted to monitor a signal from the sensor and performs control to skip one or both of a cleaning operation and a blank measurement operation before analysis start in a case where there is no opening and closing of the first cover (302; 303; 305; 308) until a new analysis operation starts, and the control unit is adapted to determine the reaction vessel stopped at or having passed through the opened position until a new analysis operation starts, and perform control not to skip the cleaning operation and the blank measurement operation before the analysis start for the reaction vessel stopped at or having passed through the opened position. a reaction disk on which a plurality of reaction vessels capable of containing a mixed solution of a sample and a reagent are placed; a first cover (302; 303; 305; 308) that covers at least a part of an upper side of the reaction disk; a second cover (301; 304; 306, 307) that is openable and closable independently of the first cover (302; 303; 305; 308); at least one sensor that is adapted to monitor opening and closing of the first cover (302; 303; 305; 308); and a control unit, characterized in that the first cover has a shape in which at least one of a position where a sample or a reagent is dispensed to the reaction vessel and a position where a cleaning mechanism is provided is opened, the control unit is adapted to monitor a signal from the sensor and performs control to skip one or both of a cleaning operation and a blank measurement operation before analysis start in a case where there is no opening and closing of the first cover (302; 303; 305; 308) until a new analysis operation starts, and the control unit is adapted to determine the reaction vessel stopped at or having passed through the opened position until a new analysis operation starts, and perform control not to skip the cleaning operation and the blank measurement operation before the analysis start for the reaction vessel stopped at or having passed through the opened position.
A vehicle track module mountable on a rotatable axle of a vehicle, the track module having a frame, a drive wheel rotatably mounted to the frame, leading and trailing idler wheels (26, 28) rotatably mounted to the frame, and at least one bogie wheel (30, 44) positioned between the leading and trailing idler wheels (26, 28) and in contact with a continuous flexible track extending about the drive wheel, idler wheels (26, 28) and the at least one bogie wheel (30, 44), wherein the at least one bogie wheel (30, 44) is a tapered wheel, the tapering thereof being such that the bogie wheel (30, 44) has a circumferential surface that is larger in diameter toward one side than the other side; characterized in that the taper of the at least one bogie wheel (30, 44) is at an angle of from about one and a half to about two and a half degrees from a line perpendicular to a center plane that is parallel to the drive wheel, thereby spreading the load over the width of the track under the bogie wheel (30, 44).
An apparatus for spatial audio signal processing, the apparatus comprising at least one processor and at least one memory including a computer program code, the at least one memory and the computer program code configured to, with the at least one processor, cause the apparatus at least to: receive at least one audio signal; determine an energy ratio being a spatial parameter associated with the at least one audio signal determine a direction smoothness parameter by applying an exponent to the energy ratio; convert the direction smoothness parameter to an adaptive smoothing parameter; determine panning gains for applying to a first part of the at least one audio signal; apply the adaptive smoothing parameter to the panning gains to generate associated smoothed panning gains; and apply the smoothed panning gains to the first part of the at least one audio signal to generate a positioned audio signal. receive at least one audio signal; determine an energy ratio being a spatial parameter associated with the at least one audio signal determine a direction smoothness parameter by applying an exponent to the energy ratio; convert the direction smoothness parameter to an adaptive smoothing parameter; determine panning gains for applying to a first part of the at least one audio signal; apply the adaptive smoothing parameter to the panning gains to generate associated smoothed panning gains; and apply the smoothed panning gains to the first part of the at least one audio signal to generate a positioned audio signal.
A sensor system for detecting a position of a movable plunger in a drug delivery device, the sensor system comprising: - a sensor capable of detecting a magnetic field, the sensor adapted to be fixed within a housing of a drug delivery device, and - a ferromagnetic or permanent magnetic component (30, 41) magnetically interacting with the sensor and adapted to move relative to the sensor as the plunger is moved relative to the sensor, wherein the sensor is embedded in a spring mandrel of the sensor system adapted to be inserted into a drive spring to stabilize the drive spring. - a sensor capable of detecting a magnetic field, the sensor adapted to be fixed within a housing of a drug delivery device, and - a ferromagnetic or permanent magnetic component (30, 41) magnetically interacting with the sensor and adapted to move relative to the sensor as the plunger is moved relative to the sensor,
A suture anchor (10; 110) comprising: an anchor body (12, 14; 114) comprising a longitudinal axis, bone engaging external threads (26, 28) oriented for rotation about the longitudinal axis and an axial bore entering the body from a proximal end thereof; and a suture attachment (38; 112) located on the anchor body such that one or more sutures (44A-C) attached thereto can extend out of the axial bore at the body proximal end, the suture attachment being rotational with respect to the body about the longitudinal axis whereby to help reduce twisting of one or more sutures which may be attached to the suture attachment as the anchor body is threaded into a bone; characterized in that the suture attachment comprises a disc having a plurality of axial holes (42A-F) through it for receiving one or more loops of suture (44A-C), or a cylinder bearing a plurality of suture eyelets (118A-C) that pass laterally through the cylinder and are spaced apart both axially and rotationally. an anchor body (12, 14; 114) comprising a longitudinal axis, bone engaging external threads (26, 28) oriented for rotation about the longitudinal axis and an axial bore entering the body from a proximal end thereof; and a suture attachment (38; 112) located on the anchor body such that one or more sutures (44A-C) attached thereto can extend out of the axial bore at the body proximal end, the suture attachment being rotational with respect to the body about the longitudinal axis whereby to help reduce twisting of one or more sutures which may be attached to the suture attachment as the anchor body is threaded into a bone; characterized in that the suture attachment comprises a disc having a plurality of axial holes (42A-F) through it for receiving one or more loops of suture (44A-C), or a cylinder bearing a plurality of suture eyelets (118A-C) that pass laterally through the cylinder and are spaced apart both axially and rotationally.
Method for continuous purification of liquid, comprising the steps of - continuously inserting the unpurified liquid into a reaction tank, - injecting at least flocculants for flocculating impurities, and air into the unpurified liquid, - retrieving a flocculated unpurified liquid containing air from the reaction tank at a first extraction location located below the injection location, - transporting the flocculated unpurified liquid containing air towards a flotation tank, - adding a polymer to the flocculated unpurified liquid containing air, - inserting a flocculated unpurified liquid containing air and polymer into the flotation tank, - removing a sludge comprising flocculated impurities from the flotation tank either continuously or during predefined time intervals, and - continuously extracting at least partially purified liquid from the flotation tank (2b, wherein the flocculated unpurified liquid containing air is continuously recirculated into the reaction tank, after having been extracted from the reaction tank, via a recirculation path and by means of a recirculation pump. - continuously inserting the unpurified liquid into a reaction tank, - injecting at least flocculants for flocculating impurities, and air into the unpurified liquid, - retrieving a flocculated unpurified liquid containing air from the reaction tank at a first extraction location located below the injection location, - transporting the flocculated unpurified liquid containing air towards a flotation tank, - adding a polymer to the flocculated unpurified liquid containing air, - inserting a flocculated unpurified liquid containing air and polymer into the flotation tank, - removing a sludge comprising flocculated impurities from the flotation tank either continuously or during predefined time intervals, and - continuously extracting at least partially purified liquid from the flotation tank (2b, wherein
A laundry machine comprising a casing with a panel having a laundry loading/unloading opening, a door hinged to the casing for opening/closing the laundry loading/unloading opening, a hinge adapted to pivotable support the door to the casing, one or more apertures in the door frame on the hinge side allowing the rotation of the door with respect to the hinge when opening/closing, said laundry machine further comprising at least one closure element (9', 9") for at least partially closing said one or more apertures when the door is in a closed position in which it closes said loading/unloading opening. characterized in that said at least one closure element is attached to said hinge.
A gastric space filler device comprising a space filler, including an opening, a sleeve; an infusing member coupled with the space filler and extending from outside the space filler to within an interior portion of the space filler, wherein the infusing member comprises an infusing lumen in fluid communication with the opening, wherein the opening is disposed on a portion of the infusing member that is within the interior portion of the space filler, wherein the opening provides fluid communication between the infusing lumen and the interior portion of the space filler; an insufflation fluid within the interior portion of the space filler, wherein the insufflation fluid is delivered from the infusing lumen through the opening; and characterised by the sleeve covering the opening on a side thereof facing the interior portion of the space filler, and a mineral oil delivered from the infusing lumen through the opening and received between the sleeve and the opening, wherein the oil is a material other than the insufflation fluid, and the oil is configured to inhibit leakage of the inflation fluid out of the space filler.
A white organic light emitting device, WOLED, comprising a. an organic light-emitting device, OLED, comprising an electroluminescent medium, ELM, and b. a Bragg converter comprising pairs of alternating layers of high refractive index material and low refractive index material disposed immediately adjacent to the OLED, wherein the ELM comprises a single organic light emitting layer, EML, that emits light of a broad range with part of its emission located at ultraviolet, UV, and blue wavelengths and the Bragg converter that converts the light from the OLED to a different color by suppressing UV radiation by its stop band and enhancing outcoupling of the red-shifted emission through Bragg modes. a. an organic light-emitting device, OLED, comprising an electroluminescent medium, ELM, and b. a Bragg converter comprising pairs of alternating layers of high refractive index material and low refractive index material disposed immediately adjacent to the OLED,
A ramp positioning system for a ship with at least one ramp for transporting cargo onto the ship wherein the ramp is arranged to be set in a closed position and a deployed position, wherein the ramp positioning system comprises: - at least one sensor adapted to be mounted so as to have a view of a safety zone of an actual landing area of the ramp and at least one reference position on the ship and that the sensor is adapted to provide data for building a representation of the safety zone, wherein the size of the safety zone is set to be the ramp dimensions plus a distance D; - a processing circuitry comprising at least one processor, at least one memory arranged to store instructions sets executable by the processor, and at least one sensor interface, wherein the at least one processor is arranged to execute the instructions sets to: • acquire sensor data via the sensor interface from the at least one sensor; • build a representation of the safety zone using the sensor data; and • provide a model of the ramp for predicting the position of the ramp when deployed by comparing the position of the model of the ramp with the representation of the safety zone. - at least one sensor adapted to be mounted so as to have a view of a safety zone of an actual landing area of the ramp and at least one reference position on the ship and that the sensor is adapted to provide data for building a representation of the safety zone, wherein the size of the safety zone is set to be the ramp dimensions plus a distance D; - a processing circuitry comprising at least one processor, at least one memory arranged to store instructions sets executable by the processor, and at least one sensor interface, wherein the at least one processor is arranged to execute the instructions sets to: • acquire sensor data via the sensor interface from the at least one sensor; • build a representation of the safety zone using the sensor data; and • provide a model of the ramp for predicting the position of the ramp when deployed by comparing the position of the model of the ramp with the representation of the safety zone. • acquire sensor data via the sensor interface from the at least one sensor; • build a representation of the safety zone using the sensor data; and • provide a model of the ramp for predicting the position of the ramp when deployed by comparing the position of the model of the ramp with the representation of the safety zone.
A computer-implemented method for sharing an object, the method comprising: establishing, by a shared device, a connection with a computing device; measuring a distance (116, 122) between the shared device and the computing device or a user operating the computing device; detecting an orientation of the user of the computing device in relation to the shared device; determining a mode based on the distance (116, 122) and the orientation of the user in relation to the shared device; and instructing the computing device to perform a function corresponding to the mode. establishing, by a shared device, a connection with a computing device; measuring a distance (116, 122) between the shared device and the computing device or a user operating the computing device; detecting an orientation of the user of the computing device in relation to the shared device; determining a mode based on the distance (116, 122) and the orientation of the user in relation to the shared device; and instructing the computing device to perform a function corresponding to the mode.