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A method for generating an image of a target object, comprising: applying a plurality of excitation signal pulses to an ultrasonic transmitter of an ultrasonic sensor unit, wherein a frequency of the plurality of excitation signal pulses is selected to generate an ultrasonic standing wave signal inside the ultrasonic sensor unit; determining whether the plurality of excitation signal pulses are applied for a reference duration, said reference duration being selected to be sufficient to allow buildup of energy for the ultrasonic standing wave signal over a first threshold level; wherein the reference duration equals the number of excitation signal pulses times the duration of each pulse and wherein the number of the excitation signal pulses is 4 pulses or more; and if the plurality of excitation signal pulses have been applied for the reference duration: detecting a change in one or more characteristics of the ultrasonic standing wave signal associated with an interaction between the ultrasonic standing wave signal and the target object using an ultrasonic receiver of the ultrasonic sensor unit; and generating the image of the target object based on the detected change in the one or more characteristics of the ultrasonic standing wave signal. applying a plurality of excitation signal pulses to an ultrasonic transmitter of an ultrasonic sensor unit, wherein a frequency of the plurality of excitation signal pulses is selected to generate an ultrasonic standing wave signal inside the ultrasonic sensor unit; determining whether the plurality of excitation signal pulses are applied for a reference duration, said reference duration being selected to be sufficient to allow buildup of energy for the ultrasonic standing wave signal over a first threshold level; wherein the reference duration equals the number of excitation signal pulses times the duration of each pulse and wherein the number of the excitation signal pulses is 4 pulses or more; and if the plurality of excitation signal pulses have been applied for the reference duration: detecting a change in one or more characteristics of the ultrasonic standing wave signal associated with an interaction between the ultrasonic standing wave signal and the target object using an ultrasonic receiver of the ultrasonic sensor unit; and generating the image of the target object based on the detected change in the one or more characteristics of the ultrasonic standing wave signal. detecting a change in one or more characteristics of the ultrasonic standing wave signal associated with an interaction between the ultrasonic standing wave signal and the target object using an ultrasonic receiver of the ultrasonic sensor unit; and generating the image of the target object based on the detected change in the one or more characteristics of the ultrasonic standing wave signal.
A tool having a working end determining device arranged in a shaft region thereof for determining a working end of the tool, wherein the working end determining device includes a writable and/or readable data storage device configured to store at least data related to the working end of the tool in at least a first memory area, and wherein the working end determining device is arranged to provide the data related to the working end of the tool in an externally detectable manner for recognizing the working end of the tool, characterized in that the working end determination device is a unit integrated into the tool and connectable to an external control device via an electrical contact in a handpiece region of the tool.
A refrigerator comprising: a cabinet having a storage chamber; a drawer configured to be moved into and out of the storage chamber, the drawer having a front panel for opening and closing the storage chamber; a driving part installed in the storage chamber for providing a driving force for moving the drawer into and out of the storage chamber, the driving part comprising a driving motor and a pinion; and a rack gear assembly mounted on the drawer and comprising: a rack member with a rack gear configured to be engaged with the pinion; and an idle gear provided on the rack member and configured to be engaged with the pinion such as to allow the pinion to idle; wherein the refrigerator further comprises an open/close sensing part for sensing an opened state and a closed state of the storage chamber and/or of the drawer, wherein when the open/close sensing part senses the closed state, the driving motor of the driving part is configured to perform an additional operation for a predetermined time or a predetermined number of rotations after the time point of sensing the closed state and is then deactivated. a cabinet having a storage chamber; a drawer configured to be moved into and out of the storage chamber, the drawer having a front panel for opening and closing the storage chamber; a driving part installed in the storage chamber for providing a driving force for moving the drawer into and out of the storage chamber, the driving part comprising a driving motor and a pinion; and a rack gear assembly mounted on the drawer and comprising: a rack member with a rack gear configured to be engaged with the pinion; and an idle gear provided on the rack member and configured to be engaged with the pinion such as to allow the pinion to idle; wherein the refrigerator further comprises an open/close sensing part for sensing an opened state and a closed state of the storage chamber and/or of the drawer, wherein when the open/close sensing part senses the closed state, the driving motor of the driving part is configured to perform an additional operation for a predetermined time or a predetermined number of rotations after the time point of sensing the closed state and is then deactivated. a rack member with a rack gear configured to be engaged with the pinion; and an idle gear provided on the rack member and configured to be engaged with the pinion such as to allow the pinion to idle; wherein the refrigerator further comprises an open/close sensing part for sensing an opened state and a closed state of the storage chamber and/or of the drawer, wherein when the open/close sensing part senses the closed state, the driving motor of the driving part is configured to perform an additional operation for a predetermined time or a predetermined number of rotations after the time point of sensing the closed state and is then deactivated.
A computing apparatus, comprising: a memory device, comprising: a target memory, having a memory address space; a volatile buffer memory, which is coupled to receive data written over a bus to the memory device for storage in specified addresses within the memory address space; and a memory controller, which is configured to receive, via the bus, a flush instruction and, in response to the flush instruction, to immediately flush the data held in the buffer memory with specified addresses within the memory address space to the target memory; characterised in that the apparatus comprises a network interface controller, which is coupled to receive from a peer node, via a network, a remote direct memory access (RDMA) write packet containing the data to be written to the memory device and specifying the addresses to which the data are to be written, and to receive an RDMA flush packet, and which is configured, in response to the RDMA write and flush packets, to convey the data and the flush instruction over the bus to the memory device. a target memory, having a memory address space; a volatile buffer memory, which is coupled to receive data written over a bus to the memory device for storage in specified addresses within the memory address space; and a memory controller, which is configured to receive, via the bus, a flush instruction and, in response to the flush instruction, to immediately flush the data held in the buffer memory with specified addresses within the memory address space to the target memory; characterised in that the apparatus comprises a network interface controller, which is coupled to receive from a peer node, via a network, a remote direct memory access (RDMA) write packet containing the data to be written to the memory device and specifying the addresses to which the data are to be written, and to receive an RDMA flush packet, and which is configured, in response to the RDMA write and flush packets, to convey the data and the flush instruction over the bus to the memory device.
Receiving unit for light-based (surveying) measurements, having an analogue/digital converter for the clocked analogue-to-digital conversion of light detection signals and a clocking means for clocking the data stream from the analogue/digital converter, characterized in that for the reception of modulated light signals, the clocking means has a phase-locked loop with an input for signals modulated according to the light signal modulation and with an output for outputting a frequency multiple of the detected modulation frequency for the purpose of clocking the data stream from the analogue/digital converter.
An introducer comprising a cylindrical shape with a smooth shape (704; 707; 711; 803) on its leading end for use with an insertion guide (7; 200, 207) that assists with insertion of a nasal bridle, the insertion guide being: elongate and made of flexible resilient material of a size suitable for insertion in a nasal passage: switchable between two configurations and comprising a tip portion (113; 1107a) that includes an exit aperture (204, 304) wherein when the guide is arranged in an introduction configuration, the exit aperture (204, 304) is either downwardly oriented at an angle to the guide longitudinal direction and / or displaced laterally from the guide longitudinal direction; such that when the introducer exits the aperture (204, 304) of the insertion guide placed in a first nasal passage such that the aperture (204, 304) is positioned above a nasal septum, the introducer is guided beyond the septum into the second nasal passage; wherein the introducer has a low-profile join to a length of bridle tape at its trailing end. switchable between two configurations and comprising a tip portion (113; 1107a) that includes an exit aperture (204, 304) wherein when the guide is arranged in an introduction configuration, the exit aperture (204, 304) is either downwardly oriented at an angle to the guide longitudinal direction and / or displaced laterally from the guide longitudinal direction; such that
A method of preparing a printing plate comprising: - placing a printing plate with photo-curable material thereon on an imaging device, wherein the imaging device is an external drum imager that includes a drum that rotates during imaging; - imaging the plate according to imaging data; and - applying UV radiation using an exposure unit having a plurality of UV emitting LEDs arranged along the width of the plate and displacing the plate relative to the UV emitting LEDs to cure photocurable material on the plate after the process of imaging of the printing plate, wherein the printing plate is a photopolymer flexographic plate, a photopolymer letterpress plate, or a photopolymer sleeve, characterised in that, the LEDs are mounted on a plurality of panels, each panel having one or more LEDs, each panel tiltable so that by tilting the panels at a plurality of angles, a range of UV beam directions are obtained. - placing a printing plate with photo-curable material thereon on an imaging device, wherein the imaging device is an external drum imager that includes a drum that rotates during imaging; - imaging the plate according to imaging data; and - applying UV radiation using an exposure unit having a plurality of UV emitting LEDs arranged along the width of the plate and displacing the plate relative to the UV emitting LEDs to cure photocurable material on the plate after the process of imaging of the printing plate,
Method for heating a fibre-plastics composite material, the latter comprising at least one layer of carbon fibres in a plastics matrix, wherein a magnetic field is initiated by means of a microwave antenna and the field direction of the magnetic field runs in the plane of the layer of carbon fibres, characterized in that the microwave antenna is placed 50 mm or less above the fibre-plastics composite material.
Container for foodstuffs, comprising a thermoformed body with an inverted pyramidal-tapered configuration and rounded edges, with the particularity that the body of the container comprises an upper outer skirt and lower exterior protrusions on the base thereof, wherein the container further comprises a lid with the same configuration as the outline of the mouth of the container body, with said lid comprising skirts that can be coupled to the skirt of said container body, also comprising protrusions complementary to the protrusions on the bottom of the container body in order to define stable means for stacking up containers, characterized in that the container comprises a folding handle that emerges from the skirt of the mouth, shaped as a single-piece, with a folding line on the ends thereof that defines the folding means for said handle when it is operational/inactive in such a way that it allows Z the folding handle to go from a resting position to the operational position without interfering with the closed lid, as well as allowing the lid to be opened comfortable and easily; and wherein said handle comprising a lower longitudinal reinforcement rib, with said lid comprising skirts that can be coupled to the skirt of said container body, and with said skirts defining respective arched bridges between them, with the lid and the bottom of the container body also comprising ventilation orifices that face each other when the containers are stacked up; and wherein the means for stacking containers defined between the lid and the bottom of said containers bodies have specific dimensions so that when the containers are stacked up, a horizontal space or chamber is defined between the bottom of the container body placed above and the lid of the container placed below allowing for the air to flow freely.
A fastener stringer comprising a row of metal elements having a plating film, the metal elements being fixed at predetermined intervals on one side edge of a fastener tape in a longitudinal direction, wherein the row of metal elements is caulked and fixed directly to core portions each formed on an inner edge side of the fastener tape, wherein a portion of the fastener tape in contact with each of the metal elements has insulation properties; wherein each of the metal elements comprises: a pair of leg portions; and a head portion connecting the pair of leg portions, the head portion comprising a convex portion and a concave portion for engagement; the plating film is not formed on a portion which is hidden by contact with the fastener tape, among the surface of each of the metal elements; the row of the metal elements is composed of 2n or 2n + 1 metal elements in which n is an integer of 5 or more; and each of ten adjacent metal elements from the n-4 th to the n + 5 th in the longitudinal direction from either one end of the row of metal elements satisfies a relationship: 0.6 ≤ D 1 / A 1 ≤ 2.0, in which A1 represents an average value of thickness of the plating film for the ten metal elements at element center on either one main surface side of the fastener tape, and D1 represents thickness of the plating film for each of the ten metal elements at the element center on the one main surface side of the fastener tape; and the plating film is formed on an entire exposed surface of each of the ten metal elements. wherein the row of metal elements is caulked and fixed directly to core portions each formed on an inner edge side of the fastener tape, wherein a portion of the fastener tape in contact with each of the metal elements has insulation properties; wherein each of the metal elements comprises: a pair of leg portions; and a head portion connecting the pair of leg portions, the head portion comprising a convex portion and a concave portion for engagement; the plating film is not formed on a portion which is hidden by contact with the fastener tape, among the surface of each of the metal elements; the row of the metal elements is composed of 2n or 2n + 1 metal elements in which n is an integer of 5 or more; and each of ten adjacent metal elements from the n-4 th to the n + 5 th in the longitudinal direction from either one end of the row of metal elements satisfies a relationship: 0.6 ≤ D 1 / A 1 ≤ 2.0, in which A1 represents an average value of thickness of the plating film for the ten metal elements at element center on either one main surface side of the fastener tape, and D1 represents thickness of the plating film for each of the ten metal elements at the element center on the one main surface side of the fastener tape; and the plating film is formed on an entire exposed surface of each of the ten metal elements.
A jaw thrust device comprising: (i) a base, the base including a side; and (ii) a jaw support secured to the base; wherein the base has a generally triangular side profile including an apex; the base is configured such that when the base is orientated relative to a support surface the side is inclined relative to the support surface by an angle and the apex is spaced from the support surface by a height; and the angle and the height are arranged to cause hyperextension of the neck of a patient when the patient is positioned on the support surface; and characterised in that the base includes a frame and a neck pad. (i) a base, the base including a side; and (ii) a jaw support secured to the base;
A liquid crystal display device comprising: a lower substrate provided with a thin film transistor, the thin film transistor comprising a metal oxide semiconductor layer positioned on the lower substrate, a pixel electrode and a common electrode (VCOM) arranged to generate a horizontal electric field, a lower photo alignment layer, and a third passivation layer interposed between the lower photo alignment layer and one of the pixel electrode and common electrode (VCOM) positioned closer to the lower photo alignment layer, an upper substrate provided with an upper alignment layer; a liquid crystal layer interposed between the lower photo alignment layer and the upper alignment layer; and and a driver (12, 13) configured to selectively adjust a timing of a signal supplied to the thin film transistor according to a driving mode, wherein the display device further comprises: a first passivation layer on the thin film transistor; an organic insulation layer on the first passivation layer; the common electrode (VCOM) and the pixel electrode being positioned on the organic insulation layer, the common electrode (VCOM) and the pixel electrode being separated from each other by a second passivation layer interposed between the common electrode (VCOM) and the pixel electrode to apply a horizontal electric field to a liquid crystal layer; and an auxiliary wire connected to the common electrode (VCOM). a lower substrate provided with a thin film transistor, the thin film transistor comprising a metal oxide semiconductor layer positioned on the lower substrate, a pixel electrode and a common electrode (VCOM) arranged to generate a horizontal electric field, a lower photo alignment layer, and a third passivation layer interposed between the lower photo alignment layer and one of the pixel electrode and common electrode (VCOM) positioned closer to the lower photo alignment layer, an upper substrate provided with an upper alignment layer; a liquid crystal layer interposed between the lower photo alignment layer and the upper alignment layer; and and a driver (12, 13) configured to selectively adjust a timing of a signal supplied to the thin film transistor according to a driving mode, wherein the display device further comprises: a first passivation layer on the thin film transistor; an organic insulation layer on the first passivation layer; the common electrode (VCOM) and the pixel electrode being positioned on the organic insulation layer, the common electrode (VCOM) and the pixel electrode being separated from each other by a second passivation layer interposed between the common electrode (VCOM) and the pixel electrode to apply a horizontal electric field to a liquid crystal layer; and an auxiliary wire connected to the common electrode (VCOM).
A sole for an article of footwear that simulates the motions, force applications, and proprioceptive feedback of a natural human foot, the foot defining a base of forefoot and a base of heel, the sole therein reducing moments across lower extremity joint segments, the sole comprising: a first flexure groove positioned within the sole and extending posteriorly from the base of heel; a second flexure groove positioned within the sole and extending anteriorly from the base of heel; a third flexure groove positioned within the sole and extending anteriorly from the base of forefoot; a fourth flexure groove positioned within the sole and extending anteriorly from the base of heel, wherein the fourth flexure groove extends between the lateral base of heel and the medial base of forefoot; and a fifth flexure groove positioned within the sole and extending posteriorly from the base of forefoot. a first flexure groove positioned within the sole and extending posteriorly from the base of heel; a second flexure groove positioned within the sole and extending anteriorly from the base of heel; a third flexure groove positioned within the sole and extending anteriorly from the base of forefoot; a fourth flexure groove positioned within the sole and extending anteriorly from the base of heel, wherein the fourth flexure groove extends between the lateral base of heel and the medial base of forefoot; and a fifth flexure groove positioned within the sole and extending posteriorly from the base of forefoot.
A composition comprising: a monovinylarene-conjugated diene block copolymer; wherein the block copolymer has two modes and three tapered blocks; wherein each mode corresponds to a peak in a histogram of the molecular weight distribution of the monovinylarene-conjugated diene block copolymer; wherein the monovinylarene in the tapered portion as a whole comprises less than 20 wt % of the block copolymer; wherein the block copolymer comprises at least a first and a second charge of monovinylarene, wherein the first charge has a weight ratio to the second charge in the range of 1:2 to 2:1; wherein the block copolymer comprises from 34 to 40 wt % diene; wherein a monoblock formed from a first charge of monovinylarene in the block copolymer preceding the tapered blocks has a molecular weight in the range of 25,000 to 65,000 gram per mole. a monovinylarene-conjugated diene block copolymer; wherein the block copolymer has two modes and three tapered blocks; wherein each mode corresponds to a peak in a histogram of the molecular weight distribution of the monovinylarene-conjugated diene block copolymer; wherein the monovinylarene in the tapered portion as a whole comprises less than 20 wt % of the block copolymer; wherein the block copolymer comprises at least a first and a second charge of monovinylarene, wherein the first charge has a weight ratio to the second charge in the range of 1:2 to 2:1; wherein the block copolymer comprises from 34 to 40 wt % diene; wherein a monoblock formed from a first charge of monovinylarene in the block copolymer preceding the tapered blocks has a molecular weight in the range of 25,000 to 65,000 gram per mole.