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A collision avoidance assistance device (1, 1A) configured to perform driver steering assistance to avoid a collision between a vehicle and an obstacle, the device (1, 1A) comprising: a steering control unit configured to perform the steering assistance by rotating the steering wheel by a designated control amount in a case where it is determined that there is a possibility of the collision between the vehicle and the obstacle; a target control amount calculation unit configured to calculate a target control amount (Ct) for travelling on a target path through which the vehicle is to travel for avoiding the collision with the obstacle; and a control amount adjustment unit configured to obtain the designated control amount by adding an initial control amount to the target control amount (Ct) during a period from commencement of the steering assistance to elapsing of a first time determined by response characteristics of a lateral acceleration of the vehicle, and to adopt the target control amount (Ct) as the designated control amount after the first time has elapsed since commencement of the steering assistance, wherein, during the period from commencement of the steering assistance to elapsing of the first time the steering control unit is configured to rotate a steering wheel of the vehicle in a collision avoidance direction by a control amount determined based on a steering holding force of the driver. a steering control unit configured to perform the steering assistance by rotating the steering wheel by a designated control amount in a case where it is determined that there is a possibility of the collision between the vehicle and the obstacle; a target control amount calculation unit configured to calculate a target control amount (Ct) for travelling on a target path through which the vehicle is to travel for avoiding the collision with the obstacle; and a control amount adjustment unit configured to obtain the designated control amount by adding an initial control amount to the target control amount (Ct) during a period from commencement of the steering assistance to elapsing of a first time determined by response characteristics of a lateral acceleration of the vehicle, and to adopt the target control amount (Ct) as the designated control amount after the first time has elapsed since commencement of the steering assistance, wherein, during the period from commencement of the steering assistance to elapsing of the first time the steering control unit is configured to rotate a steering wheel of the vehicle in a collision avoidance direction by a control amount determined based on a steering holding force of the driver.
A device for assisting the functioning of a heart valve comprising: a first section (12, 32, 13, 71, 81, 92) having a generally spiral shape adapted to be positioned on a ventricular side of the heart valve; and a second section (22, 42, 23, 72, 82, 91) adapted to be positioned on an atrial side of the heart valve, wherein the second section is shaped and dimensioned so as to hold the device in place; wherein the first section is connected to the second section; characterized in that the generally spiral shape of the first section starts from a center point (14, 34) of the first section and moves away from the center point of the first section as it winds around the center point of the first section, the generally spiral shape of the first section forming a path (18, 38) that starts from an opening at the outer periphery of the generally spiral shape of the first section; wherein the generally spiral shape of the first section is configured such that during implanting of the device, chords associated with the heart valve are positioned within the path of the generally spiral shape of the first section such that turning the first section around the chords forces the chords within the path closer to the center point of the first section. a first section (12, 32, 13, 71, 81, 92) having a generally spiral shape adapted to be positioned on a ventricular side of the heart valve; and a second section (22, 42, 23, 72, 82, 91) adapted to be positioned on an atrial side of the heart valve, wherein the second section is shaped and dimensioned so as to hold the device in place; wherein the first section is connected to the second section; characterized in that the generally spiral shape of the first section starts from a center point (14, 34) of the first section and moves away from the center point of the first section as it winds around the center point of the first section, the generally spiral shape of the first section forming a path (18, 38) that starts from an opening at the outer periphery of the generally spiral shape of the first section; wherein the generally spiral shape of the first section is configured such that during implanting of the device, chords associated with the heart valve are positioned within the path of the generally spiral shape of the first section such that turning the first section around the chords forces the chords within the path closer to the center point of the first section.
A method of reducing sound leakage, the method comprising: providing a bone conduction speaker including: a vibration board; a transducer configured to cause the vibration board to vibrate; a housing enclosing the vibration board and the transducer, the vibration board stretching out from an opening of the housing, touching human skin, and passing vibration to auditory nerves through human tissues and bones, and the transducer causing the housing to vibrate, the vibration of the housing producing a leaked sound wave; and at least one sound guiding hole located on the housing and configured to guide a sound wave inside the housing through the at least one sound guiding hole to an outside of the housing, characterised in that the guided sound wave interferes with the leaked sound wave, the interference reducing an amplitude of the leaked sound wave. a vibration board; a transducer configured to cause the vibration board to vibrate; a housing enclosing the vibration board and the transducer, the vibration board stretching out from an opening of the housing, touching human skin, and passing vibration to auditory nerves through human tissues and bones, and the transducer causing the housing to vibrate, the vibration of the housing producing a leaked sound wave; and at least one sound guiding hole located on the housing and configured to guide a sound wave inside the housing through the at least one sound guiding hole to an outside of the housing, characterised in that the guided sound wave interferes with the leaked sound wave, the interference reducing an amplitude of the leaked sound wave. the vibration board stretching out from an opening of the housing, touching human skin, and passing vibration to auditory nerves through human tissues and bones, and the transducer causing the housing to vibrate, the vibration of the housing producing a leaked sound wave; and at least one sound guiding hole located on the housing and configured to guide a sound wave inside the housing through the at least one sound guiding hole to an outside of the housing, characterised in that the guided sound wave interferes with the leaked sound wave, the interference reducing an amplitude of the leaked sound wave.
Use of a composition for enabling proliferation and maintenance of pluripotency of murine or human pluripotent embryonic stem cells grown in vitro, wherein the composition comprises a culture plate coated with recombinant laminin which consists of recombinant laminin 511 (laminin-10), and wherein the composition is devoid of any differentiation inhibitors.
A method of separating magnetic particles from a fluid, the method comprising: introducing a fluid mixture into an internal compartment of a water impermeable flexible container through an inlet of the container, the fluid mixture comprising a liquid media, a biological component, and magnetic particles, the container being disposed on a magnetic field-generating device which is supported by a base support; providing a partition within the internal compartment so that the fluid mixture must travel around the partition and then exit the internal compartment through an outlet of the container, the outlet and the inlet being disposed on the same side of the container; and applying a magnetic field (18, 28) to the fluid mixture in the internal compartment so that the magnetic particles become retained within the container by the magnetic field (18, 28) as the media and the biological component flow from the inlet, around the partition and to the outlet, characterized by tilting the magnetic field generating device relative to the base support so that the magnetic field generating device and container are tilted at an angle relative to the base support. introducing a fluid mixture into an internal compartment of a water impermeable flexible container through an inlet of the container, the fluid mixture comprising a liquid media, a biological component, and magnetic particles, the container being disposed on a magnetic field-generating device which is supported by a base support; providing a partition within the internal compartment so that the fluid mixture must travel around the partition and then exit the internal compartment through an outlet of the container, the outlet and the inlet being disposed on the same side of the container; and applying a magnetic field (18, 28) to the fluid mixture in the internal compartment so that the magnetic particles become retained within the container by the magnetic field (18, 28) as the media and the biological component flow from the inlet, around the partition and to the outlet, characterized by tilting the magnetic field generating device relative to the base support so that the magnetic field generating device and container are tilted at an angle relative to the base support.
A binding machine for gardening comprising: a main handle that is configured to draw out a tape from a front end portion thereof; a clincher arm that is rotatably attached to the main handle; a tape gripping device that is attached to a front end portion of the clincher arm and that is configured to grip an end portion of the tape drawn out from the front end portion of the main handle; and an operation handle that is attached to the clincher arm so as to be rotatable about a rotation fulcrum, wherein the operation handle includes a link portion engaged with the main handle on one side as viewed from the rotation fulcrum and a lever operation portion on the other side as viewed from the rotation fulcrum, the clincher arm is configured to rotate in a closing direction with respect to the main handle when the lever operation portion and the main handle are gripped, characterised in that the binding machine for gardening further comprises a cover member configured to cover the link portion. a main handle that is configured to draw out a tape from a front end portion thereof; a clincher arm that is rotatably attached to the main handle; a tape gripping device that is attached to a front end portion of the clincher arm and that is configured to grip an end portion of the tape drawn out from the front end portion of the main handle; and an operation handle that is attached to the clincher arm so as to be rotatable about a rotation fulcrum, wherein the operation handle includes a link portion engaged with the main handle on one side as viewed from the rotation fulcrum and a lever operation portion on the other side as viewed from the rotation fulcrum, the clincher arm is configured to rotate in a closing direction with respect to the main handle when the lever operation portion and the main handle are gripped, characterised in that the binding machine for gardening further comprises a cover member configured to cover the link portion.
A spinning reel comprising: a reel body, a housing part including an opening part, the housing part being fixed to the reel body; a driving member including a pinion, wherein the pinion is rotatably supported by the reel body and extends through the opening part of the housing part; and a magnetic seal device mounted to the housing part, the magnetic seal device including a central opening through which the pinion extends; wherein the magnetic seal device includes a magnetic body being fitted to the pinion, a ring-shaped magnet being located radially outside of the magnetic body, first and second magnetic plates (9a, 9b) both having a ring shape, being fixed to the housing part, being located radially outside of the magnetic body and securing the magnet therebetween, and a magnetic fluid, wherein a gap is formed between the magnet, an internal periphery of the magnetic plates (9a, 9b) and the magnetic body, and wherein the magnetic fluid is located at the gap, and wherein a magnetic circuit is formed by the magnet, the first and second magnetic plates (9a, 9b) and the magnetic body, and wherein the magnetic fluid is sealing the gap, and wherein an external diameter of the first magnetic plate is larger than an external diameter of the second magnetic plate, said spinning reel being characterised in that the magnet, the first magnetic plate and the second magnetic plate are fixed to each other by an adhesive agent to form the magnetic seal device. a reel body, a housing part including an opening part, the housing part being fixed to the reel body; a driving member including a pinion, wherein the pinion is rotatably supported by the reel body and extends through the opening part of the housing part; and a magnetic seal device mounted to the housing part, the magnetic seal device including a central opening through which the pinion extends; wherein the magnetic seal device includes a magnetic body being fitted to the pinion, a ring-shaped magnet being located radially outside of the magnetic body, first and second magnetic plates (9a, 9b) both having a ring shape, being fixed to the housing part, being located radially outside of the magnetic body and securing the magnet therebetween, and a magnetic fluid, wherein a gap is formed between the magnet, an internal periphery of the magnetic plates (9a, 9b) and the magnetic body, and wherein the magnetic fluid is located at the gap, and wherein a magnetic circuit is formed by the magnet, the first and second magnetic plates (9a, 9b) and the magnetic body, and wherein the magnetic fluid is sealing the gap, and wherein an external diameter of the first magnetic plate is larger than an external diameter of the second magnetic plate, said spinning reel being characterised in that the magnet, the first magnetic plate and the second magnetic plate are fixed to each other by an adhesive agent to form the magnetic seal device.
A spinal fixing comprising a fixing part for fixing to a part of a subject's spine, the fixing part having a first end, the first end having a head that is at least partially spherical; an elongate extension, the elongate extension having a first end, the first end having a head that is at least partially spherical; a coupling body for receiving the first end of the fixing part and the first end of the elongate extension therein; and a washer for location between the first end of the fixing part and the first end of the elongate extension in use, the washer having first and second opposing surfaces (311, 312), the first and second opposing surfaces being concavely curved, the first surface facing the first end of the elongate extension in use and the second surface facing the first end of the fixing part in use, characterised in that the radius of curvature of the first surface is smaller than the radius of curvature of the at least partially spherical end of the elongate extension such that the washer makes a circular line of contact with the first end of the elongate extension when assembled and the radius of curvature of the second surface is smaller than the radius of curvature of the at least partially spherical end of the fixing part, such that the washer makes a circular line of contact with the first end of the fixing part when the spinal fixing is assembled. a fixing part for fixing to a part of a subject's spine, the fixing part having a first end, the first end having a head that is at least partially spherical; an elongate extension, the elongate extension having a first end, the first end having a head that is at least partially spherical; a coupling body for receiving the first end of the fixing part and the first end of the elongate extension therein; and a washer for location between the first end of the fixing part and the first end of the elongate extension in use, the washer having first and second opposing surfaces (311, 312), the first and second opposing surfaces being concavely curved, the first surface facing the first end of the elongate extension in use and the second surface facing the first end of the fixing part in use, characterised in that the radius of curvature of the first surface is smaller than the radius of curvature of the at least partially spherical end of the elongate extension such that the washer makes a circular line of contact with the first end of the elongate extension when assembled and the radius of curvature of the second surface is smaller than the radius of curvature of the at least partially spherical end of the fixing part, such that the washer makes a circular line of contact with the first end of the fixing part when the spinal fixing is assembled.
An ambient light detection method, applied to a terminal, wherein the terminal comprises a display screen and an first ambient light sensor; the first ambient light sensor is located under the display screen, and a display area of the display screen comprises a first area and a second area; the first area comprises an area for receiving by the first ambient light sensor ambient light, and the second area is a part of an area, other than the first area, in the display area; and the method comprises the steps of: displaying, by the terminal, in the first area a black picture at least two times during a process of refreshing one frame of an image frame picture; displaying, by the terminal when the first area displays the black picture, the image frame picture in the second area; displaying, by the terminal, in the first area the image frame picture in an interval between consecutively displaying the black picture in the first area; detecting, by the terminal, an intensity of the ambient light when the first area displays the black picture and the image frame picture; and obtaining, by the terminal, the intensity of the ambient light, wherein the intensity of the ambient light is detected by the first ambient light sensor when the first area displays the black picture; wherein the obtaining, by the terminal, the intensity of the ambient light comprises: using, by the terminal, the intensity of the ambient light detected by the first ambient light sensor when the first area displays the black picture. displaying, by the terminal, in the first area a black picture at least two times during a process of refreshing one frame of an image frame picture; displaying, by the terminal when the first area displays the black picture, the image frame picture in the second area; displaying, by the terminal, in the first area the image frame picture in an interval between consecutively displaying the black picture in the first area; detecting, by the terminal, an intensity of the ambient light when the first area displays the black picture and the image frame picture; and obtaining, by the terminal, the intensity of the ambient light, wherein the intensity of the ambient light is detected by the first ambient light sensor when the first area displays the black picture; wherein the obtaining, by the terminal, the intensity of the ambient light comprises: using, by the terminal, the intensity of the ambient light detected by the first ambient light sensor when the first area displays the black picture.
A method for mitigating edge effect interference in a Coordinated MultiPoint, CoMP, system having multiple CoMP clusters (210A, 210B), comprising: transmitting from a first macro node (212A, 212B) a cell range expansion request to user equipments, UEs, within a cell the cell corresponding to the first macro node (212A, 212B), said cell range expansion request expanding the coverage of low power nodes, LPN; generating a first CoMP cluster (210A, 210B), from the first macro node (212A, 212B), for nodes within the cell that includes UEs operating with the cell range expansion; and coordinating blanked resources, from the first macro node, between macro nodes of the first CoMP cluster (210A, 210B) and a neighboring CoMP cluster (210A, 210B) using a muting preference including a blanked resource, said muting preference including a resource map transmitted periodically, said resource map including elements representing blanked or muted resources; wherein a second macro node in the neighboring CoMP cluster (210A, 210B) of the first CoMP cluster (210A, 210B) reschedules a blank resource based on the muting preference in response to receiving said muting preference from the first CoMP cluster (210A, 210B), and aligns the blanked resource of the neighboring CoMP cluster to the first CoMP cluster (210A, 210B), wherein the blanked resource has a same frequency - domain index and a same time - domain index for the first and neighboring CoMP cluster after aligning. transmitting from a first macro node (212A, 212B) a cell range expansion request to user equipments, UEs, within a cell the cell corresponding to the first macro node (212A, 212B), said cell range expansion request expanding the coverage of low power nodes, LPN; generating a first CoMP cluster (210A, 210B), from the first macro node (212A, 212B), for nodes within the cell that includes UEs operating with the cell range expansion; and coordinating blanked resources, from the first macro node, between macro nodes of the first CoMP cluster (210A, 210B) and a neighboring CoMP cluster (210A, 210B) using a muting preference including a blanked resource, said muting preference including a resource map transmitted periodically, said resource map including elements representing blanked or muted resources; wherein a second macro node in the neighboring CoMP cluster (210A, 210B) of the first CoMP cluster (210A, 210B) reschedules a blank resource based on the muting preference in response to receiving said muting preference from the first CoMP cluster (210A, 210B), and aligns the blanked resource of the neighboring CoMP cluster to the first CoMP cluster (210A, 210B), wherein the blanked resource has a same frequency - domain index and a same time - domain index for the first and neighboring CoMP cluster after aligning.