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A hydrophone comprising: - a mandrel comprising: - a shell; - a cylindrical cavity inwardly adjacent to the shell; and - a passage (406, 407) that provides fluid communication between the cylindrical cavity and an exterior environment surrounding the mandrel; and - an optical fiber comprising an optical sensing section that is at least partially wound on the mandrel, the optical sensing section having an optical characteristic that varies as a function of a radial dimension of the mandrel, - wherein the mandrel comprises a core of solid material, the cylindrical cavity being comprised between the core and the shell; characterised in that: the solid material has a bulk modulus lower than 0.1 GPa. - a mandrel comprising: - a shell; - a cylindrical cavity inwardly adjacent to the shell; and - a passage (406, 407) that provides fluid communication between the cylindrical cavity and an exterior environment surrounding the mandrel; and - a shell; - a cylindrical cavity inwardly adjacent to the shell; and - a passage (406, 407) that provides fluid communication between the cylindrical cavity and an exterior environment surrounding the mandrel; and - an optical fiber comprising an optical sensing section that is at least partially wound on the mandrel, the optical sensing section having an optical characteristic that varies as a function of a radial dimension of the mandrel, - wherein the mandrel comprises a core of solid material, the cylindrical cavity being comprised between the core and the shell;
An area exposure dosimetry method characterized by comprising: calculating (S2, S3) an area of an irradiation region, and at least one of an area of an object region and an area of a non-object region in a radiation image obtained by radiographing an object; acquiring an effective dose of radiation from a radiation generator; and calculating (S5, S101, S102) an area exposure dose as a radiation dose of the object on the basis of the area of the irradiation region, the calculated one of the area of the object region and the area of the non-object region, and the effective dose. calculating (S2, S3) an area of an irradiation region, and at least one of an area of an object region and an area of a non-object region in a radiation image obtained by radiographing an object; acquiring an effective dose of radiation from a radiation generator; and calculating (S5, S101, S102) an area exposure dose as a radiation dose of the object on the basis of the area of the irradiation region, the calculated one of the area of the object region and the area of the non-object region, and the effective dose.
A method for determining whether a subject has a reduced gut bacterial diversity, said method comprising: a) detecting from a gut microbial DNA sample which has been obtained from said subject whether all of the 50 SEQ ID NOs of at least one bacterial species as defined in Table 1 are absent in said sample; and b) determining that the subject has a reduced gut bacterial diversity, if said all 50 SEQ ID NOs of said at least one bacterial species as defined in Table 1 are absent in said sample. a) detecting from a gut microbial DNA sample which has been obtained from said subject whether all of the 50 SEQ ID NOs of at least one bacterial species as defined in Table 1 are absent in said sample; and b) determining that the subject has a reduced gut bacterial diversity, if said all 50 SEQ ID NOs of said at least one bacterial species as defined in Table 1 are absent in said sample.
A shoulder implant for implanting into a subject, the shoulder implant comprising: a body, the body comprising: a shoulder implant dorsal surface substantially shaped as a coracoacromial arch of a reference shoulder, the dorsal surface for engaging at least an acromium posterior portion of an acromium of the subject when the shoulder implant is implanted in the subject; and a shoulder implant inferior surface substantially shaped as an acromiohumeral arch of the reference shoulder, the shoulder implant dorsal surface being opposite the shoulder implant inferior surface, and a stabilization member coupled to the body for stabilizing the shoulder implant to a bone when implanted in the subject, characterized in that the stabilization member is a scapular spine extension that extends posteriorly from a posterior end of the body and is shaped to allow fixation to a scapular spine of the subject. a body, the body comprising: a shoulder implant dorsal surface substantially shaped as a coracoacromial arch of a reference shoulder, the dorsal surface for engaging at least an acromium posterior portion of an acromium of the subject when the shoulder implant is implanted in the subject; and a shoulder implant inferior surface substantially shaped as an acromiohumeral arch of the reference shoulder, the shoulder implant dorsal surface being opposite the shoulder implant inferior surface, and a shoulder implant dorsal surface substantially shaped as a coracoacromial arch of a reference shoulder, the dorsal surface for engaging at least an acromium posterior portion of an acromium of the subject when the shoulder implant is implanted in the subject; and a shoulder implant inferior surface substantially shaped as an acromiohumeral arch of the reference shoulder, the shoulder implant dorsal surface being opposite the shoulder implant inferior surface, and a stabilization member coupled to the body for stabilizing the shoulder implant to a bone when implanted in the subject, characterized in that the stabilization member is a scapular spine extension that extends posteriorly from a posterior end of the body and is shaped to allow fixation to a scapular spine of the subject.
A fiber preform for a turbine engine blade or vane that is obtained by single-piece three-dimensional weaving, comprising: a first longitudinal segment suitable for forming a root; a second longitudinal segment extending the first longitudinal segment and suitable for forming an airfoil portion; and a first transverse segment extending transversely from the junction between the first and second longitudinal segments (241, 242) and suitable for forming a first platform, characterized in that the first transverse segment is formed by at least portions of first and second free tails (251a, 251b) folded one onto the other, said first free tail being woven jointly and in non-interlinked manner with said second longitudinal segment, and also said second free tail being woven jointly and in non-interlinked manner with said second longitudinal segment, a layer crossing (C1") being provided at the junction between the first and second longitudinal segments (241, 242) so that the yarns of the first free tail are extended into the second longitudinal segment, and so that the yarns of the second free tail come from the first longitudinal segment. a first longitudinal segment suitable for forming a root; a second longitudinal segment extending the first longitudinal segment and suitable for forming an airfoil portion; and a first transverse segment extending transversely from the junction between the first and second longitudinal segments (241, 242) and suitable for forming a first platform, characterized in that the first transverse segment is formed by at least portions of first and second free tails (251a, 251b) folded one onto the other, said first free tail being woven jointly and in non-interlinked manner with said second longitudinal segment, and also said second free tail being woven jointly and in non-interlinked manner with said second longitudinal segment, a layer crossing (C1") being provided at the junction between the first and second longitudinal segments (241, 242) so that the yarns of the first free tail are extended into the second longitudinal segment, and so that the yarns of the second free tail come from the first longitudinal segment.
Method for operating a LiDAR system by transmitting laser light in the form of laser pulses, comprising the steps of • planning a laser pulse on the basis of pulse parameters, • computing whether laser pulses that have been transmitted within a predefined past time interval meet a predefined energy criterion together with the planned pulse, the computation being carried out in real time, and • transmitting the planned laser pulse by means of a transmission unit if the energy criterion is met, and not transmitting the planned laser pulse or reducing a power of the laser pulse if the energy criterion is not met, wherein a predefined pulse pattern is transmitted repeatedly and wherein the energy criterion comprises a maximum value of an emission energy of the entire pulse pattern or wherein the energy criterion comprises a maximum value of a permitted pulse duration and/or pulse energy of the planned laser pulse and/or a minimum value of an interval between two laser pulses. • planning a laser pulse on the basis of pulse parameters, • computing whether laser pulses that have been transmitted within a predefined past time interval meet a predefined energy criterion together with the planned pulse, the computation being carried out in real time, and • transmitting the planned laser pulse by means of a transmission unit if the energy criterion is met, and not transmitting the planned laser pulse or reducing a power of the laser pulse if the energy criterion is not met, wherein a predefined pulse pattern is transmitted repeatedly and wherein the energy criterion comprises a maximum value of an emission energy of the entire pulse pattern or wherein the energy criterion comprises a maximum value of a permitted pulse duration and/or pulse energy of the planned laser pulse and/or a minimum value of an interval between two laser pulses.
A wound dressing comprising: a polymer matrix; and nitric oxide -releasing polysiloxane macromolecules within and/or on the polymer matrix, wherein the polymer matrix is a flexible, open-celled polyurethane foam comprising at least one polyisocyanate segment and at least one polyol segment and the NO-releasing polysiloxane macromolecules comprise N-diazeniumdiolate functional groups, and wherein the wound dressing is non-toxic and stably stores NO. a polymer matrix; and nitric oxide -releasing polysiloxane macromolecules within and/or on the polymer matrix, wherein the polymer matrix is a flexible, open-celled polyurethane foam comprising at least one polyisocyanate segment and at least one polyol segment and the NO-releasing polysiloxane macromolecules comprise N-diazeniumdiolate functional groups, and wherein the wound dressing is non-toxic and stably stores NO.
A system for positioning a radiation source comprising: a gantry; a radiation source mounted on the gantry; positron emission detectors mounted on the gantry, wherein the positron emission detectors are configured to detect a single positron emission path (106,136) originating from a first region of interest (102,138) within a coordinate system; and a controller in communication with the radiation source and the positron emission detectors, wherein the controller is configured to position the radiation source along the emission path, characterised in that the radiation source is configured to generate radiation according to a selected probabilistic coefficient. a gantry; a radiation source mounted on the gantry; positron emission detectors mounted on the gantry, wherein the positron emission detectors are configured to detect a single positron emission path (106,136) originating from a first region of interest (102,138) within a coordinate system; and a controller in communication with the radiation source and the positron emission detectors, wherein the controller is configured to position the radiation source along the emission path, characterised in that the radiation source is configured to generate radiation according to a selected probabilistic coefficient.
Emulsion paint containing, in each case based on the total weight of the emulsion paint, a. 0 to 25 wt.% pigment, b. 20 to 50 wt.% filler, c. 1 to 25 wt.% polymer, d. 0.01 to 5 wt.% alkanolamine, e. 25 to 70 wt.% water, wherein the pH of the emulsion paint is from 10 to 12, wherein the emulsion paint is substantially free of preservatives, and wherein the pH of the emulsion paint in the closed container remains substantially constant at 22°C over a period of at least 4 weeks. a. 0 to 25 wt.% pigment, b. 20 to 50 wt.% filler, c. 1 to 25 wt.% polymer, d. 0.01 to 5 wt.% alkanolamine, e. 25 to 70 wt.% water,
A catheter assembly for intracranial treatment of a patient comprising: • an outer flexible tube having a proximal end, a principal lumen extending therealong to the proximal end, and at least one radial aperture through the wall communicating with the lumen, wherein the at least one radial aperture and the lumen are configured to cooperate for transferring fluids between a tissue region in the patient's brain and an external receptacle or device, the tube further defining a secondary lumen next to and separate from the principal lumen and adjacent to the tube outer-wall surface (20, 36) and extending therealong to the proximal end; and • a depth electrode within the secondary lumen, extending along the length thereof and out the proximal end, the depth electrode having spaced electrical contacts exposed along the flexible tube, thereby facilitating concurrent electrical sensing and fluid flow, wherein the outer tube includes windows therethrough aligned with the electrical contacts of the depth electrode and has a plurality of radial apertures along and around the outer tube. • an outer flexible tube having a proximal end, a principal lumen extending therealong to the proximal end, and at least one radial aperture through the wall communicating with the lumen, wherein the at least one radial aperture and the lumen are configured to cooperate for transferring fluids between a tissue region in the patient's brain and an external receptacle or device, the tube further defining a secondary lumen next to and separate from the principal lumen and adjacent to the tube outer-wall surface (20, 36) and extending therealong to the proximal end; and • a depth electrode within the secondary lumen, extending along the length thereof and out the proximal end, the depth electrode having spaced electrical contacts exposed along the flexible tube,
An isolated human Cytomegalovirus (HCMV) pentameric complex comprising: HCMV gH, HCMV gL, HCMV pUL128, HCMV pUL130, and HCMV pUL131A, wherein said gH lacks a transmembrane domain.
An estimation apparatus for a water film thickness on a road surface, the apparatus comprising: a data acquisition unit that sequentially acquires a data set including driving force data representing a driving force output from a driving source of a vehicle and acceleration data representing a longitudinal acceleration of the vehicle, while the vehicle is traveling; an estimation unit that estimates a thickness of a water film on a road surface on which the vehicle travels, based on the data set, wherein the estimation unit estimates the thickness of the water film based on a relationship between a speed of the vehicle and a fluid resistance that the vehicle receives from the water film, the fluid resistance being calculated based on the data set. a data acquisition unit that sequentially acquires a data set including driving force data representing a driving force output from a driving source of a vehicle and acceleration data representing a longitudinal acceleration of the vehicle, while the vehicle is traveling; an estimation unit that estimates a thickness of a water film on a road surface on which the vehicle travels, based on the data set, wherein the estimation unit estimates the thickness of the water film based on a relationship between a speed of the vehicle and a fluid resistance that the vehicle receives from the water film, the fluid resistance being calculated based on the data set.
A computer-implemented method, comprising: obtaining, for a given geographic area, a three-dimensional, 3D, representation of the given geographic area, wherein the 3D representation depicts a view of the given geographic area from a specified viewing perspective; segmenting, by one or more computing devices, the 3D representation into a plurality of particular locations; determining, for each different particular location among the plurality of particular locations, a viewability score indicative of an amount of time that the different particular location is viewable by traffic passing the different particular location; and adjusting physical location usage based on the viewability scores for the plurality of particular locations, wherein adjusting the physical location usage comprises: selecting, based on the viewability scores, a location from among the plurality of particular locations to present content on a physical structure at the selected location; and adjusting, based on the viewability scores, the content displayed on the surface of the physical structure or an existing display property of the surface of the physical structure. obtaining, for a given geographic area, a three-dimensional, 3D, representation of the given geographic area, wherein the 3D representation depicts a view of the given geographic area from a specified viewing perspective; segmenting, by one or more computing devices, the 3D representation into a plurality of particular locations; determining, for each different particular location among the plurality of particular locations, a viewability score indicative of an amount of time that the different particular location is viewable by traffic passing the different particular location; and adjusting physical location usage based on the viewability scores for the plurality of particular locations, wherein adjusting the physical location usage comprises: selecting, based on the viewability scores, a location from among the plurality of particular locations to present content on a physical structure at the selected location; and adjusting, based on the viewability scores, the content displayed on the surface of the physical structure or an existing display property of the surface of the physical structure. selecting, based on the viewability scores, a location from among the plurality of particular locations to present content on a physical structure at the selected location; and adjusting, based on the viewability scores, the content displayed on the surface of the physical structure or an existing display property of the surface of the physical structure.
A control device configured to control a wind turbine, the wind turbine comprising a rotor being rotatable about a rotational axis, wherein the rotor has at least one blade, the blade comprising at least one add-on member which is actuated by a corresponding trim actuator to alter aerodynamic properties of the blade and a pitch actuator to alter a pitch angle of the blade; wherein the control device is configured to determine an idling mode or a self-sustaining mode of the wind turbine; control the pitch actuator to set a predetermined pitch angle of the blade, if the idling mode or the self-sustaining mode is determined; and cause a target rotational speed of the rotor by variably controlling the trim actuator of the blade, if the idling mode or the self-sustaining mode is determined. determine an idling mode or a self-sustaining mode of the wind turbine; control the pitch actuator to set a predetermined pitch angle of the blade, if the idling mode or the self-sustaining mode is determined; and cause a target rotational speed of the rotor by variably controlling the trim actuator of the blade, if the idling mode or the self-sustaining mode is determined.
A cube-corner retroreflective sheeting having a plurality of regions (A, B) in which cube-corner retroreflective elements (11, 12) are arranged in a closest-packed state, wherein the respective cube-corner retroreflective elements (11, 12) in at least two mutually adjacent regions (A, B) are rotated relative to each other around an axis perpendicular to the sheeting, the cube-corner retroreflective element (11, 12) that is not in contact with respective boundaries between the regions (A, B) is a cube-corner retroreflective element in which three quadrangular reflective lateral surfaces (a, b, c) perpendicular to one another have one apex in common, the cube-corner retroreflective element (11, 12) having three edge lines each being one common side of the mutually adjacent reflective lateral surfaces and having a hexagonal shape by sides of the respective reflective lateral surfaces that are not common sides of mutually adjacent reflective lateral surfaces (a, b, c), and the cube-corner retroreflective element (11t, 11s; 12t, 12s) in contact with the respective boundary between the regions (A, B) is a cube-corner retroreflective element having a shape obtained by cutting part of one or two reflective lateral surfaces of the cube-corner retroreflective element having the hexagonal shape in which the partly cut reflective lateral surfaces are in contact with the boundary, characterized in that: the cube-corner retroreflective elements (11t, 11s; 12t, 12s) are arranged at the boundaries with no gap therebetween. the respective cube-corner retroreflective elements (11, 12) in at least two mutually adjacent regions (A, B) are rotated relative to each other around an axis perpendicular to the sheeting, the cube-corner retroreflective element (11, 12) that is not in contact with respective boundaries between the regions (A, B) is a cube-corner retroreflective element in which three quadrangular reflective lateral surfaces (a, b, c) perpendicular to one another have one apex in common, the cube-corner retroreflective element (11, 12) having three edge lines each being one common side of the mutually adjacent reflective lateral surfaces and having a hexagonal shape by sides of the respective reflective lateral surfaces that are not common sides of mutually adjacent reflective lateral surfaces (a, b, c), and the cube-corner retroreflective element (11t, 11s; 12t, 12s) in contact with the respective boundary between the regions (A, B) is a cube-corner retroreflective element having a shape obtained by cutting part of one or two reflective lateral surfaces of the cube-corner retroreflective element having the hexagonal shape in which the partly cut reflective lateral surfaces are in contact with the boundary, characterized in that: the cube-corner retroreflective elements (11t, 11s; 12t, 12s) are arranged at the boundaries with no gap therebetween.
A method for operating a working machine provided with a hydraulic system for moving an implement on the working machine and/or for steering the working machine, and an operator control means, which is adapted to command actuation of the hydraulic system, wherein the method in a first control unit comprises the steps of: - receiving first information regarding a status of the driver controlled operator control means, - determining at least one hydraulic system control information based on the first information, - sending said determined hydraulic system control information to a second control unit, which is adapted to control the hydraulic system accordingly, wherein said at least one hydraulic system control information comprises limitation information for limiting said controlling of said moving and/or steering, characterized in that the limitation information defines at least one limitation for a hydraulic actuator acceleration and/or jerk. - receiving first information regarding a status of the driver controlled operator control means, - determining at least one hydraulic system control information based on the first information, - sending said determined hydraulic system control information to a second control unit, which is adapted to control the hydraulic system accordingly, wherein said at least one hydraulic system control information comprises limitation information for limiting said controlling of said moving and/or steering, characterized in that the limitation information defines at least one limitation for a hydraulic actuator acceleration and/or jerk.