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A piezoelectric element drive circuit comprising: a piezoelectric element that has a piezoelectric substance whose thickness is 0.05 μm to 20 μm, and two electrodes (130, 150a to 150e) which interpose the piezoelectric substance therebetween; and a drive voltage generation circuit that is configured to apply a drive voltage including an AC component to the piezoelectric element, characterized in that the piezoelectric element drive circuit further comprises an inductor that is connected to the piezoelectric element in parallel, and a capacitor that is connected to the inductor in series; and the drive voltage generation circuit is configured to apply a drive voltage including an AC component to the piezoelectric element and the inductor, wherein the drive voltage is a voltage obtained by adding a DC component to the AC component, and wherein inductance of the inductor is a sum of a first inductance (Lsa) which configures parallel resonance with the piezoelectric element and a second inductance (Lsb) which configures series resonance with the capacitor, and is set so that a resonance frequency of the parallel resonance and a resonance frequency of the series resonance are coincident with each other. a piezoelectric element that has a piezoelectric substance whose thickness is 0.05 μm to 20 μm, and two electrodes (130, 150a to 150e) which interpose the piezoelectric substance therebetween; and a drive voltage generation circuit that is configured to apply a drive voltage including an AC component to the piezoelectric element, characterized in that the piezoelectric element drive circuit further comprises an inductor that is connected to the piezoelectric element in parallel, and a capacitor that is connected to the inductor in series; and the drive voltage generation circuit is configured to apply a drive voltage including an AC component to the piezoelectric element and the inductor, wherein the drive voltage is a voltage obtained by adding a DC component to the AC component, and wherein inductance of the inductor is a sum of a first inductance (Lsa) which configures parallel resonance with the piezoelectric element and a second inductance (Lsb) which configures series resonance with the capacitor, and is set so that a resonance frequency of the parallel resonance and a resonance frequency of the series resonance are coincident with each other.
A fluidized bed dryer, comprising: a bed comprising a conveyor for moving product from a first end to a second end of the dryer, wherein a multiple paddles divide the conveyor into a plurality of movable segments; a blower in operative communication with the dryer for introducing a stream of gas for fluidizing and drying the product; a drive arm in operative communication with the conveyor for vibrating the conveyor to create particle movement within the conveyor segments; and a hood located above the conveyor; characterized in that the hood is movable between a raised and lowered position with respect to the bed. a bed comprising a conveyor for moving product from a first end to a second end of the dryer, wherein a multiple paddles divide the conveyor into a plurality of movable segments; a blower in operative communication with the dryer for introducing a stream of gas for fluidizing and drying the product; a drive arm in operative communication with the conveyor for vibrating the conveyor to create particle movement within the conveyor segments; and a hood located above the conveyor; characterized in that the hood is movable between a raised and lowered position with respect to the bed.
A subsonic blast media fragmenter (10; 10a, 10b) comprising a. a body (20; 58a,58b) defining an internal flow path (22; 56) configured to maintain a fluid flow with entrained cryogenic blast media particle at subsonic speed throughout the length of the internal flow path, said internal flow path comprising: i. an inlet (22a; 38; 38a); ii. a converging section (26; 36) disposed downstream of said inlet; and iii. an outlet disposed downstream of said converging section; and b. at least one fragmenting element (24; 60a, 60b) disposed intermediate said converging section and said outlet. a. a body (20; 58a,58b) defining an internal flow path (22; 56) configured to maintain a fluid flow with entrained cryogenic blast media particle at subsonic speed throughout the length of the internal flow path, said internal flow path comprising: i. an inlet (22a; 38; 38a); ii. a converging section (26; 36) disposed downstream of said inlet; and iii. an outlet disposed downstream of said converging section; and i. an inlet (22a; 38; 38a); ii. a converging section (26; 36) disposed downstream of said inlet; and iii. an outlet disposed downstream of said converging section; and b. at least one fragmenting element (24; 60a, 60b) disposed intermediate said converging section and said outlet.
A sensing system for a patient support comprising: a sensor array integrated into a flexible mat, said mat adapted to be placed over a patient support surface positioned on the patient support, said sensor array including a plurality of sensors that are each adapted to detect perpendicular force exerted by a patient onto a respective sensor in the sensor array; a controller in communication with said sensor array and adapted to process outputs from said sensor array to determine a pressure distribution profile of a patient positioned on the patient support; and a display screen supported on the patient support, said display screen adapted to display the pressure distribution profile; wherein said controller is adapted to determine from said sensor array if an undesirable shear condition exists, wherein said undesirable shear condition is based upon said sensor array detecting movement along said sensor array of an area of pressure exerted by the patient against the sensor array, said undesirable condition being detected only if said area of pressure exceeds a predetermined size, only if a magnitude of pressure within said area of pressure exceeds a predetermined threshold, and only if a rate of the movement exceeds a predetermined threshold. a sensor array integrated into a flexible mat, said mat adapted to be placed over a patient support surface positioned on the patient support, said sensor array including a plurality of sensors that are each adapted to detect perpendicular force exerted by a patient onto a respective sensor in the sensor array; a controller in communication with said sensor array and adapted to process outputs from said sensor array to determine a pressure distribution profile of a patient positioned on the patient support; and a display screen supported on the patient support, said display screen adapted to display the pressure distribution profile; wherein said controller is adapted to determine from said sensor array if an undesirable shear condition exists, wherein said undesirable shear condition is based upon said sensor array detecting movement along said sensor array of an area of pressure exerted by the patient against the sensor array, said undesirable condition being detected only if said area of pressure exceeds a predetermined size, only if a magnitude of pressure within said area of pressure exceeds a predetermined threshold, and only if a rate of the movement exceeds a predetermined threshold.
A control valve for a fluid treatment apparatus, including a body with at least one cylinder defining a fluid flow path in the apparatus, each said cylinder having an associated reciprocating piston valve, said valve comprising: a first piston valve half; a second piston valve half complementary to said first piston valve half; a resilient seal constructed and arranged for being sandwiched between the first and second piston valve halves; characterized in that said first piston valve half is constructed and arranged for engaging the cylinder before said second piston valve half, and further characterized in that said first piston valve half has an exterior peripheral edge defined by a plurality of peripherally spaced teeth creating flow spaces between the teeth, said flow spaces being arranged for dampening pressure changes when the piston valve (58, 60, 62) seals the cylinder during operation. a first piston valve half; a second piston valve half complementary to said first piston valve half; a resilient seal constructed and arranged for being sandwiched between the first and second piston valve halves; characterized in that said first piston valve half is constructed and arranged for engaging the cylinder before said second piston valve half, and further characterized in that said first piston valve half has an exterior peripheral edge defined by a plurality of peripherally spaced teeth creating flow spaces between the teeth, said flow spaces being arranged for dampening pressure changes when the piston valve (58, 60, 62) seals the cylinder during operation.
A method for controlling unlocking of a terminal, comprising: when a touch operation of a finger of a user on a fingerprint recognition sensor of the terminal is detected, receiving from the fingerprint recognition sensor N first fingerprint images according to N capacity auto control parameters corresponding to a sweaty finger, and receiving from the fingerprint recognition sensor M second fingerprint images according to M CAC parameters corresponding to fingerprint stabilization, wherein N is a positive integer, and M is an integer greater than 1, wherein the CAC parameters comprises an offset and a gain of an analog-to-digital converter, ADC, of the fingerprint recognition sensor, wherein the M CAC parameters are obtained according to a basic parameter corresponding to fingerprint stabilization and M-1 differential values; selecting a fingerprint image from the N first fingerprint images and the M second fingerprint images, wherein the selected fingerprint image comprises one of: a fingerprint image having the highest clarity, or a fingerprint image having the most feature points; comparing the selected fingerprint image with a pre-stored fingerprint image template of the user; and unlocking the terminal when the selected fingerprint image is matched with the fingerprint image template. when a touch operation of a finger of a user on a fingerprint recognition sensor of the terminal is detected, receiving from the fingerprint recognition sensor N first fingerprint images according to N capacity auto control parameters corresponding to a sweaty finger, and receiving from the fingerprint recognition sensor M second fingerprint images according to M CAC parameters corresponding to fingerprint stabilization, wherein N is a positive integer, and M is an integer greater than 1, wherein the CAC parameters comprises an offset and a gain of an analog-to-digital converter, ADC, of the fingerprint recognition sensor, wherein the M CAC parameters are obtained according to a basic parameter corresponding to fingerprint stabilization and M-1 differential values; selecting a fingerprint image from the N first fingerprint images and the M second fingerprint images, wherein the selected fingerprint image comprises one of: a fingerprint image having the highest clarity, or a fingerprint image having the most feature points; comparing the selected fingerprint image with a pre-stored fingerprint image template of the user; and unlocking the terminal when the selected fingerprint image is matched with the fingerprint image template.
An electronic device (100, 200) comprising: a capacitive sensor pad (104, 212, 302, 402, 502, 602) configured to detect proximity of a body (108, 208) outside the device (100, 200); and a radiofrequency antenna (204, 304, 404, 504, 604) overlapping with the capacitive sensor pad (104, 212, 302, 402, 502, 602) and configured to transmit radiofrequency waves through the capacitive sensor pad (104, 212, 302, 402, 502, 602); characterized in that the capacitive sensor pad (104, 212, 302, 402, 502, 602) has a resistivity within a range of 40,000 ohms/square to 120,000 ohms/square. a capacitive sensor pad (104, 212, 302, 402, 502, 602) configured to detect proximity of a body (108, 208) outside the device (100, 200); and a radiofrequency antenna (204, 304, 404, 504, 604) overlapping with the capacitive sensor pad (104, 212, 302, 402, 502, 602) and configured to transmit radiofrequency waves through the capacitive sensor pad (104, 212, 302, 402, 502, 602); characterized in that the capacitive sensor pad (104, 212, 302, 402, 502, 602) has a resistivity within a range of 40,000 ohms/square to 120,000 ohms/square.
A composition for use in treating a disease caused by any one or more virus comprising one or more inhibitors of two or more sirtuins, wherein the sirtuins are selected from SIRT1, SIRT2, SIRT3, SIRT4, SIRT5, SIRT6, and SIRT7, wherein the SIRT1 inhibitor and the SIRT2 inhibitor are a dual SIRT1/SIRT2 inhibitor, and wherein the inhibitor is not suramin.
A method for trusted communication among mobile devices, the method comprising: establishing a shared secret value between a first mobile device and a second mobile device when the first mobile device and the second mobile device are paired and storing the shared secret value at the first mobile device, the establishing a shared secret value comprising: exchanging a first set of credentials with the second mobile device via a first wireless communication module of the first mobile device, wherein the first wireless communication module is an NFC interface; exchanging a second set of credentials with the second mobile device via a second wireless communication module of the first mobile device, wherein the second wireless communication module is a wireless interface other than an NFC interface; and using, by the first mobile device, the first and second set of credentials to derive the shared secret value; wherein the method further comprises: accessing a message at the first mobile device; accessing the shared secret value stored at the first mobile device and associated with the second mobile device; generating an authentication value at the first mobile device based on the message and the shared secret value; detecting proximity of the second mobile device at the first mobile device; and in response to detecting proximity of the second mobile device, wirelessly transmitting, via the first wireless communication module, the message with the authentication value from the first mobile device directly to the second mobile device. exchanging a first set of credentials with the second mobile device via a first wireless communication module of the first mobile device, wherein the first wireless communication module is an NFC interface; exchanging a second set of credentials with the second mobile device via a second wireless communication module of the first mobile device, wherein the second wireless communication module is a wireless interface other than an NFC interface; and using, by the first mobile device, the first and second set of credentials to derive the shared secret value; accessing a message at the first mobile device; accessing the shared secret value stored at the first mobile device and associated with the second mobile device; generating an authentication value at the first mobile device based on the message and the shared secret value; detecting proximity of the second mobile device at the first mobile device; and in response to detecting proximity of the second mobile device, wirelessly transmitting, via the first wireless communication module, the message with the authentication value from the first mobile device directly to the second mobile device.
Sulphonated polystyrene derivative of formula I: wherein M is a metal cation, z is an integer from 1 to 3, n is an integer in the range of 7 to 6000, for use in the treatment and/or prophylaxis of cat flu, especially infection caused by feline calicivirus or feline herpesvirus.
A breather device for dehumidifying air to be supplied into an expansion vessel of a power electrical device, said breather device comprising an air demoisturizer unit including one or more tanks, each tank having an internal volume accommodating a regenerable moisture absorbing substance and a heater for regenerating said moisture absorbing substance, at least a first opening configured to put the internal volume of said tank in fluid-dynamic communication with the external environment and at least a second opening configured to allow a flow of air to exit from the internal volume of said tank towards another section of said breather device, characterised in that each tank comprises at least a third opening in fluid-dynamic communication with the external environment and valve means operatively associated to said third opening, said valve means being configured to automatically allow or prevent a flow of air to pass through said third opening, depending on the internal temperature of said tank, wherein said valve means are configured to: - automatically switch in an open condition, at which said valve means leave open said third opening to allow a flow of air to pass through said third opening, if the internal temperature of said tank is higher than a predefined threshold temperature value; - automatically switch in a closed condition, at which said valve means obstruct said third opening to prevent a flow of air to pass through said third opening, if the internal temperature of said tank is lower than or equal to said predefined threshold temperature value. - automatically switch in an open condition, at which said valve means leave open said third opening to allow a flow of air to pass through said third opening, if the internal temperature of said tank is higher than a predefined threshold temperature value; - automatically switch in a closed condition, at which said valve means obstruct said third opening to prevent a flow of air to pass through said third opening, if the internal temperature of said tank is lower than or equal to said predefined threshold temperature value.
An array substrate, comprising a base substrate, and a plurality of gate lines extending in a first direction and a plurality of data lines extending in a second direction arranged on the base substrate, wherein each gate line crosses the plurality of data lines to define a plurality of sub-pixels, wherein the array substrate further comprises: a plurality of touch signal lines extending in the second direction and arranged in light shielding regions of the sub-pixels; a plurality of touch electrodes insulated from each other and each coupled to at least one touch signal line; and a plurality of metal pattern units corresponding to the sub-pixels respectively and each arranged in the light shielding region of the corresponding sub-pixel, wherein the metal pattern unit comprises a first metal strip arranged on at least one side of the data line and extending in the second direction, an overlapping area between an orthogonal projection of the first metal strip onto the base substrate and an orthogonal projection of the touch signal line onto the base substrate is A, and a ratio of the overlapping area A to an area of the orthogonal projection of the touch signal line onto the base substrate is greater than a threshold; wherein the touch signal line is covered by at least a part of the metal pattern unit and the metal pattern unit is configured to shield light. a plurality of touch signal lines extending in the second direction and arranged in light shielding regions of the sub-pixels; a plurality of touch electrodes insulated from each other and each coupled to at least one touch signal line; and a plurality of metal pattern units corresponding to the sub-pixels respectively and each arranged in the light shielding region of the corresponding sub-pixel, wherein the metal pattern unit comprises a first metal strip arranged on at least one side of the data line and extending in the second direction, an overlapping area between an orthogonal projection of the first metal strip onto the base substrate and an orthogonal projection of the touch signal line onto the base substrate is A, and a ratio of the overlapping area A to an area of the orthogonal projection of the touch signal line onto the base substrate is greater than a threshold; wherein the touch signal line is covered by at least a part of the metal pattern unit and the metal pattern unit is configured to shield light.
Method for controlling a clutch in a drive train of a motor vehicle having a drive motor and a retarder, wherein the clutch is arranged between the drive motor and/or drive train and retarder so that a rotor (2.1) of the retarder can be switched via the clutch into a drive connection with the drive motor and/or the drive train, and a working space of the retarder can be filled with an operating medium in order to build up braking power, so that a braking torque is applied to the drive train and/or the drive motor by the retarder, wherein a controller is provided by means of which the clutch can be switched into a closed position or an open position, characterized in that the switching of the clutch into the closed position takes place as a function of at least one input signal to the controller, and the switching of the clutch back into the open position takes place as a function of the fact that there is essentially no working medium in the working space of the retarder and furthermore predetermined limiting values of at least one further operating and/or ambient parameter are not exceeded.
A nonwoven substrate comprising: a layer of fibers, wherein the fibers comprise a polyolefin and an engineering thermoplastic polymer, wherein the engineering thermoplastic polymer is present in the range of from 1% to 20% by weight of the nonwoven substrate, and wherein the layer of fibers is free of a compatibilizer, wherein the engineering thermoplastic polymer comprises polylactic acid, wherein the nonwoven substrate further comprises a plasticizer wherein the plasticizer is present in the range of from 1 % to 20% by weight of the nonwoven substrate and is selected from the group consisted of Citrates, Adipates, Esters, Glycerols, oils, phthalate free plasticizers, bio-based plastic izers, and mixtures thereof, and wherein the nonwoven substrate is present in an absorbent article selected from the group consisting of a pant, a taped diaper, a feminine hygiene product, and adult incontinence product. a layer of fibers, wherein the fibers comprise a polyolefin and an engineering thermoplastic polymer, wherein the engineering thermoplastic polymer is present in the range of from 1% to 20% by weight of the nonwoven substrate, and wherein the layer of fibers is free of a compatibilizer, wherein the engineering thermoplastic polymer comprises polylactic acid, wherein the nonwoven substrate further comprises a plasticizer wherein the plasticizer is present in the range of from 1 % to 20% by weight of the nonwoven substrate and is selected from the group consisted of Citrates, Adipates, Esters, Glycerols, oils, phthalate free plasticizers, bio-based plastic izers, and mixtures thereof, and wherein the nonwoven substrate is present in an absorbent article selected from the group consisting of a pant, a taped diaper, a feminine hygiene product, and adult incontinence product.