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A steering arrangement for steering a vehicle, having a first control device and a second control device, wherein the first control device has an input interface for receiving a first piece of input data of the vehicle and an output interface for outputting a first piece of output data based on the first piece of input data, wherein the second control device has an input interface for transferring a second piece of input data of the vehicle and an output interface for outputting a second piece of output data based on the second piece of input data, having a steering axis, wherein the steering axis has at least one actuator device with a first functionality and a second functionality for steering angle modification, characterized in that the first control device is formed to associate the first piece of output data with the first or the second functionality (16,17), wherein the second control device is formed to associate the second piece of output data with the functionality of the two functionalities (16,17) of the actuator device with which the first piece of output data is not associated, wherein the first control device and the second control device each comprise a failure diagnosis device, wherein the failure diagnosis device is formed to monitor the functionality of the two functionalities during operation with which it associates the piece of output data and, in case of an error in operation, to initiate an error solution, wherein the failure diagnosis device is formed to perform a self-diagnosis of the associated control device. wherein the first control device has an input interface for receiving a first piece of input data of the vehicle and an output interface for outputting a first piece of output data based on the first piece of input data, wherein the second control device has an input interface for transferring a second piece of input data of the vehicle and an output interface for outputting a second piece of output data based on the second piece of input data, having a steering axis, wherein the steering axis has at least one actuator device with a first functionality and a second functionality for steering angle modification, characterized in that the first control device is formed to associate the first piece of output data with the first or the second functionality (16,17), wherein the second control device is formed to associate the second piece of output data with the functionality of the two functionalities (16,17) of the actuator device with which the first piece of output data is not associated, wherein the first control device and the second control device each comprise a failure diagnosis device, wherein the failure diagnosis device is formed to monitor the functionality of the two functionalities during operation with which it associates the piece of output data and, in case of an error in operation, to initiate an error solution, wherein the failure diagnosis device is formed to perform a self-diagnosis of the associated control device.
A method for characterizing pressure sensors to improve accuracy in an air data system, the sensors including at least one static pressure sensor and at least one total pressure sensor, the method comprising: independently characterizing the static pressure sensor and the total pressure sensor to determine a static pressure error, Pse, and a total pressure error, Pte; and performing a ratiometric characterization to reference a total pressure, Ptt, to the static pressure error, Pse, where Ptt is actual total pressure, Pta, plus the total pressure error, Pte. independently characterizing the static pressure sensor and the total pressure sensor to determine a static pressure error, Pse, and a total pressure error, Pte; and performing a ratiometric characterization to reference a total pressure, Ptt, to the static pressure error, Pse, where Ptt is actual total pressure, Pta, plus the total pressure error, Pte.
A digital video camera, including: a housing (102, 104); at least one image sensor to convert light into electrical signals; an optical system associated with the image sensor; a lens mount for releasably engaging a lens or other optical module; at least one data processing unit to process image data received from the at least one image sensor; and a heat management system, which includes: at least one inlet and at least one outlet in the housing to enable air to flow through the housing; a first heat sink thermally connected to the at least one image sensor, and a second heat sink thermally connected to the at least one data processing unit; and a centrifugal fan configured to draw air into the front of the fan in a generally axial direction and push air radially out in a sideways direction, whereby air is drawn into the housing through the at least one inlet over the first heat sink and then over the second heat sink out the at least one outlet; characterised in that the first heat sink is an inlet-side heat sink and the second heat sink is an outlet side heat sink. a housing (102, 104); at least one image sensor to convert light into electrical signals; an optical system associated with the image sensor; a lens mount for releasably engaging a lens or other optical module; at least one data processing unit to process image data received from the at least one image sensor; and a heat management system, which includes: at least one inlet and at least one outlet in the housing to enable air to flow through the housing; a first heat sink thermally connected to the at least one image sensor, and a second heat sink thermally connected to the at least one data processing unit; and a centrifugal fan configured to draw air into the front of the fan in a generally axial direction and push air radially out in a sideways direction, whereby air is drawn into the housing through the at least one inlet over the first heat sink and then over the second heat sink out the at least one outlet; characterised in that the first heat sink is an inlet-side heat sink and the second heat sink is an outlet side heat sink. at least one inlet and at least one outlet in the housing to enable air to flow through the housing; a first heat sink thermally connected to the at least one image sensor, and a second heat sink thermally connected to the at least one data processing unit; and a centrifugal fan configured to draw air into the front of the fan in a generally axial direction and push air radially out in a sideways direction, whereby air is drawn into the housing through the at least one inlet over the first heat sink and then over the second heat sink out the at least one outlet; characterised in that the first heat sink is an inlet-side heat sink and the second heat sink is an outlet side heat sink.
A ring assembly for providing support for and/or at least partially enshrouding components in a turbine stage of a gas turbine engine, the assembly comprising multiple carrier segments arranged, in use, circumferentially adjacently to form a ring, each carrier segment including a carrier wall (200F, 200R) extending longitudinally between front and rear carrier end walls, the carrier segments being configured for defining, when assembled, an annular chamber for receiving cooling air from an outboard feed source via at least one conduit, channel or through-hole passing through said front end wall, wherein the carrier walls (200F, 200R), when assembled, form a radially outer wall of the annular chamber and are profiled such that the radially outer wall has a circumferential profile which is undulating, and wherein the or each conduit, channel or through-hole passing through the front end wall is located such that at least its exit into the said chamber lies within a respective radially-outwardly-pointing or -extending undulation of the carrier wall portion (200F, 200R) on the chamber side of the carrier front end wall.
A vertically stacked array antenna structure comprising: a radiating layer comprising an array of radiating elements; a passive layer disposed under said radiating layer and having only passive components (27, 261) defined as components which do not include RF amplifiers (48, 49), wherein at least a part of said passive components includes an array of RF duplexers corresponding to the array of radiating elements; an active layer disposed under said passive layer and comprising RF amplifiers (48, 49); and an interface assembly configured for providing thermal communication of said active layer with a heat exchanger, characterized in that said interface assembly comprises at least one metallic frame (51,52) being in direct thermal coupling with said RF amplifiers (48, 49). a radiating layer comprising an array of radiating elements; a passive layer disposed under said radiating layer and having only passive components (27, 261) defined as components which do not include RF amplifiers (48, 49), wherein at least a part of said passive components includes an array of RF duplexers corresponding to the array of radiating elements; an active layer disposed under said passive layer and comprising RF amplifiers (48, 49); and an interface assembly configured for providing thermal communication of said active layer with a heat exchanger, characterized in that said interface assembly comprises at least one metallic frame (51,52) being in direct thermal coupling with said RF amplifiers (48, 49).
A method for monitoring biofilm growth comprising: supporting at least one coupon in a water reservoir, wherein the water reservoir delivers water into the water based system interior; removing the at least one coupon from the water reservoir; and measuring a level of biofilm growth on the at least one coupon; wherein the level of biofilm growth is predictive of a level of biofilm growth within the water based system interior; wherein the water reservoir is a distribution pan and the water based system is a cooling tower having a top, and the reservoir is present on the top of the tower having an apertured floor, and the reservoir is a place where water collects and comprises low or inconsistent laminar flow wherein at least a portion of the at least one coupon is exposed to the water. supporting at least one coupon in a water reservoir, wherein the water reservoir delivers water into the water based system interior; removing the at least one coupon from the water reservoir; and measuring a level of biofilm growth on the at least one coupon; wherein the level of biofilm growth is predictive of a level of biofilm growth within the water based system interior; wherein the water reservoir is a distribution pan and the water based system is a cooling tower having a top, and the reservoir is present on the top of the tower having an apertured floor, and the reservoir is a place where water collects and comprises low or inconsistent laminar flow wherein at least a portion of the at least one coupon is exposed to the water.
A three-dimensional printer comprising: a projector including projection lens module including a laterally extending flange having an upward-facing flange surface; an adaptive support apparatus having a downward-facing surface in facing relation with the upward-facing flange surface; a spacer ring clamped between the upward-facing flange surface and the downward-facing surface of the adaptive support apparatus; a resin support apparatus configured to contain resin and including: a transparent sheet that defines a lower bound for the resin proximate to a build plane within the resin; and a downward-facing surface; and a plurality of vertical struts that couple an upward-facing surface of the adaptive support apparatus to the downward-facing surface of the resin support apparatus; wherein the projector includes an upper housing that receives a lower portion of the projection lens module, the adaptive support apparatus is coupled to the upper housing. a projector including projection lens module including a laterally extending flange having an upward-facing flange surface; an adaptive support apparatus having a downward-facing surface in facing relation with the upward-facing flange surface; a spacer ring clamped between the upward-facing flange surface and the downward-facing surface of the adaptive support apparatus; a resin support apparatus configured to contain resin and including: a transparent sheet that defines a lower bound for the resin proximate to a build plane within the resin; and a downward-facing surface; and a transparent sheet that defines a lower bound for the resin proximate to a build plane within the resin; and a downward-facing surface; and a plurality of vertical struts that couple an upward-facing surface of the adaptive support apparatus to the downward-facing surface of the resin support apparatus; wherein the projector includes an upper housing that receives a lower portion of the projection lens module, the adaptive support apparatus is coupled to the upper housing.
A method of making a polyetherimide comprises melt mixing a first bis(ether anhydride) and a diamine to form an intermediate polyetherimide with an anhydride-amine stoichiometry of -2 to -40 mol% and melt mixing the intermediate polyetherimide with a second bis(ether anhydride) for greater than 3 minutes at a pressure less than atmospheric pressure and a temperature 50 to 225°C greater than the glass transition temperature of the final polyetherimide to produce a final polyetherimide, wherein the final polyetherimide has a glass transition temperature from 180°C to 310°C as determined by differential scanning calorimetry according to the standard test method ASTM D3418.
A reinforcement for asphaltic paving comprising: an open grid comprising at least two sets of substantially parallel strands, each set of strands having openings between adjacent strands and the sets of strands being oriented at a substantial angle to one another; and a coating disposed over said grid without closing the openings between the strands, said coating being activated at a paving temperature, pressure, or both, to form a bond compatible with asphaltic paving, said coating not being tacky at an ambient temperature and pressure, said coating comprising a material including about 50% or more resinous non-asphaltic component and about 50% or less of asphaltic component, characterized in that said coating based upon the weight of the dry ingredients, comprises: 40-60 wt% pvc-acrylic latex; 0-20 wt% internally plasticized pvc latex; 5-25 wt% styrene-acrylic acid latex; 5-25 wt% ethylene-acrylic acid latex; 0-1 wt% organic oil/silica defoamer; 0-5 wt% carbon black dispersion; 0-5 wt% EBS anti-blocking wax dispersion; 0-10 wt% acrylic solution polymer; 0-2 wt% non-ionic surfactant; 0-1 wt% fluorosurfactant; and 0-5 wt% polyacrylic acid thickener. an open grid comprising at least two sets of substantially parallel strands, each set of strands having openings between adjacent strands and the sets of strands being oriented at a substantial angle to one another; and a coating disposed over said grid without closing the openings between the strands, said coating being activated at a paving temperature, pressure, or both, to form a bond compatible with asphaltic paving, said coating not being tacky at an ambient temperature and pressure, said coating comprising a material including about 50% or more resinous non-asphaltic component and about 50% or less of asphaltic component, characterized in that said coating based upon the weight of the dry ingredients, comprises: 40-60 wt% pvc-acrylic latex; 0-20 wt% internally plasticized pvc latex; 5-25 wt% styrene-acrylic acid latex; 5-25 wt% ethylene-acrylic acid latex; 0-1 wt% organic oil/silica defoamer; 0-5 wt% carbon black dispersion; 0-5 wt% EBS anti-blocking wax dispersion; 0-10 wt% acrylic solution polymer; 0-2 wt% non-ionic surfactant; 0-1 wt% fluorosurfactant; and 0-5 wt% polyacrylic acid thickener. 40-60 wt% pvc-acrylic latex; 0-20 wt% internally plasticized pvc latex; 5-25 wt% styrene-acrylic acid latex; 5-25 wt% ethylene-acrylic acid latex; 0-1 wt% organic oil/silica defoamer; 0-5 wt% carbon black dispersion; 0-5 wt% EBS anti-blocking wax dispersion; 0-10 wt% acrylic solution polymer; 0-2 wt% non-ionic surfactant; 0-1 wt% fluorosurfactant; and 0-5 wt% polyacrylic acid thickener.
A centrifuge comprising: a plurality of centrifuge discs (20a -20f) each disc having an attachment for attaching a container containing a liquid to be centrifuged; a disc driver (10, 15) positioned to engage and rotate said discs (20a-20f); and characterised by; a disc engager/disengager for individually moving each of said discs (20a-20f) into and out of contact with the disc driver (10, 15); and a controller for controlling which discs (20a-20f) are engaged or disengaged from said disc driver (10, 15) and the amount of time each disc is centrifuged. a plurality of centrifuge discs (20a -20f) each disc having an attachment for attaching a container containing a liquid to be centrifuged; a disc driver (10, 15) positioned to engage and rotate said discs (20a-20f); and characterised by; a disc engager/disengager for individually moving each of said discs (20a-20f) into and out of contact with the disc driver (10, 15); and a controller for controlling which discs (20a-20f) are engaged or disengaged from said disc driver (10, 15) and the amount of time each disc is centrifuged. a disc driver (10, 15) positioned to engage and rotate said discs (20a-20f); and characterised by; a disc engager/disengager for individually moving each of said discs (20a-20f) into and out of contact with the disc driver (10, 15); and a controller for controlling which discs (20a-20f) are engaged or disengaged from said disc driver (10, 15) and the amount of time each disc is centrifuged.
A transparent composite window formed from glass fiber and a polymer, wherein: the glass fiber includes a first glass material and a second glass material with the second glass material forming a uniform coating around the first glass material; the first glass material having a first set of properties including a first refractive index, a first Abbe number, a first transmission, a first modulus of elasticity and a first coefficient of thermal expansion; the second glass material having a second set of properties including a second refractive index, a second Abbe number, a second transmission, a second modulus of elasticity and a second coefficient of thermal expansion, the second coefficient of thermal expansion being less than the first coefficient of expansion; and wherein: the first refractive index is equal to the second refractive index and the first refractive index is equal to the refractive index of the polymer; and the second glass material is chemically and thermally compatible with the first glass material. the glass fiber includes a first glass material and a second glass material with the second glass material forming a uniform coating around the first glass material; the first glass material having a first set of properties including a first refractive index, a first Abbe number, a first transmission, a first modulus of elasticity and a first coefficient of thermal expansion; the second glass material having a second set of properties including a second refractive index, a second Abbe number, a second transmission, a second modulus of elasticity and a second coefficient of thermal expansion, the second coefficient of thermal expansion being less than the first coefficient of expansion; and wherein: the first refractive index is equal to the second refractive index and the first refractive index is equal to the refractive index of the polymer; and the second glass material is chemically and thermally compatible with the first glass material. the first refractive index is equal to the second refractive index and the first refractive index is equal to the refractive index of the polymer; and the second glass material is chemically and thermally compatible with the first glass material.
A hearing device (2, 2A) comprising - an antenna for converting a first wireless input signal of a first external source to an antenna output signal; - a radio transceiver coupled to the antenna for converting the antenna output signal to a transceiver input signal; - a set of microphones comprising a first microphone for provision of a first microphone input signal; - a pre-processing unit connected to the radio transceiver and the first microphone for pre-processing the transceiver input signal and the first microphone input signal, the pre-processing unit comprising a first microphone gain unit applying a first microphone gain to the first microphone input signal; - a processor for processing input signals and providing an electrical output signal based on input signals; - a receiver for converting the electrical output signal to an audio output signal; and - a processing controller comprising a direction estimator configured to estimate a head direction of a user of the hearing device, wherein the hearing device is configured to select and apply a processing scheme in the hearing device based on the estimated head direction, characterized in that the processing controller controls the pre-processing unit based on the head direction via a pre-processing control signal in order to control or set one or more operating parameters of the pre-processing unit, and wherein the first microphone gain unit is configured to apply the first microphone gain to the first microphone input signal based on the pre-processing control signal. - an antenna for converting a first wireless input signal of a first external source to an antenna output signal; - a radio transceiver coupled to the antenna for converting the antenna output signal to a transceiver input signal; - a set of microphones comprising a first microphone for provision of a first microphone input signal; - a pre-processing unit connected to the radio transceiver and the first microphone for pre-processing the transceiver input signal and the first microphone input signal, the pre-processing unit comprising a first microphone gain unit applying a first microphone gain to the first microphone input signal; - a processor for processing input signals and providing an electrical output signal based on input signals; - a receiver for converting the electrical output signal to an audio output signal; and - a processing controller comprising a direction estimator configured to estimate a head direction of a user of the hearing device,
A service indication method for establishing a low-delay service between a multi-link transmit device and a multi-link receive device in a wireless local area network, WLAN, wherein the method comprises: generating, by the multi-link transmit device, quality of service requirement information of a low-delay service, wherein the quality of service requirement information comprises packet loss rate indication information, wherein the packet loss rate indication information comprises an acceptable maximum packet loss rate and a reference number of service data packets, wherein the reference number of service data packets indicates a reference measurement number for counting the packet loss rate and is a number of data packets actually sent by the multi-link transmit device; and sending, by the transmit device to the multi-link receive device, the quality of service requirement information to be used for determining whether to establish the low-delay service between the multi-link transmit device and the multi-link receive device. generating, by the multi-link transmit device, quality of service requirement information of a low-delay service, wherein the quality of service requirement information comprises packet loss rate indication information, wherein the packet loss rate indication information comprises an acceptable maximum packet loss rate and a reference number of service data packets, wherein the reference number of service data packets indicates a reference measurement number for counting the packet loss rate and is a number of data packets actually sent by the multi-link transmit device; and sending, by the transmit device to the multi-link receive device, the quality of service requirement information to be used for determining whether to establish the low-delay service between the multi-link transmit device and the multi-link receive device.