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A method for obtaining characteristic information encoded on an electrochemical test strip having two electrodes disposed within a sample space, wherein the characteristic information is encoded on the test strip prior to introduction of sample, the method comprising the steps of: (a) introducing sample to the sample space so that the sample is in contact with two electrodes within the sample space; (b) determining a value that is representative of the double layer capacitance or the equivalent capacitance of the test strip; characterised in the further steps of (c) translating the value determined in step (b) into information reflecting a characteristic of the test strip prior to introduction of sample; and (d) performing an action based upon the characteristic information obtained in step (c) thereby obtaining information encoded on the electrochemical test strip; wherein the action performed in step (d) based upon the characteristic information obtained in step (c) is either modifying a determination of analyte in the sample disposed within the sample space of the test strip or displaying an error message to a user regarding the test strip. (a) introducing sample to the sample space so that the sample is in contact with two electrodes within the sample space; (b) determining a value that is representative of the double layer capacitance or the equivalent capacitance of the test strip; characterised in the further steps of (c) translating the value determined in step (b) into information reflecting a characteristic of the test strip prior to introduction of sample; and (d) performing an action based upon the characteristic information obtained in step (c)
A radio transmission apparatus comprising: a spreading section (A1 - An) that spreads each of a plurality of transmission signals to generate chip data sequences; a multiplexing section (B1 - B5) that generates multiplexed signals (S1 - S5) by (i) grouping the chip data sequences into a plurality of sequence groups, and (ii) multiplexing, for each of the sequence groups, the chip data sequences in the sequence groups; an assigning section that assigns each of the multiplexed signals to a group of subcarriers by performing orthogonal frequency division multiplexing on each of the multiplexed signals (S1 - S5); characterized by a transmitting section that transmits, using a plurality of antennas (AN1, AN2), subcarrier groups to which the multiplex signals have been assigned, so that a first subcarrier group and a second subcarrier group are transmitted through a different antenna from each other, wherein, the first subcarrier group is a group of subcarriers to which a first multiplexed signal has been assigned by said multiplexing section (B1 - B4), the second subcarrier group is a group of subcarriers to which a second multiplexed signal has been assigned by said multiplexing section, and the second multiplexed signal has been generated by multiplexing fewer chip data sequences than the first multiplexed signal (S1 - S4) by said multiplexing section. a spreading section (A1 - An) that spreads each of a plurality of transmission signals to generate chip data sequences; a multiplexing section (B1 - B5) that generates multiplexed signals (S1 - S5) by (i) grouping the chip data sequences into a plurality of sequence groups, and (ii) multiplexing, for each of the sequence groups, the chip data sequences in the sequence groups; an assigning section that assigns each of the multiplexed signals to a group of subcarriers by performing orthogonal frequency division multiplexing on each of the multiplexed signals (S1 - S5); characterized by a transmitting section that transmits, using a plurality of antennas (AN1, AN2), subcarrier groups to which the multiplex signals have been assigned, so that a first subcarrier group and a second subcarrier group are transmitted through a different antenna from each other, wherein, the first subcarrier group is a group of subcarriers to which a first multiplexed signal has been assigned by said multiplexing section (B1 - B4), the second subcarrier group is a group of subcarriers to which a second multiplexed signal has been assigned by said multiplexing section, and the second multiplexed signal has been generated by multiplexing fewer chip data sequences than the first multiplexed signal (S1 - S4) by said multiplexing section.
Panel (2, 30, 74, 91, 101, 111, 112) for manufacturing a substructure of a floor structure, such as a road surface or sports floor, comprising: - a housing (3, 32), said housing (3, 32) enclosing at least one compartment that is filled at least partially with a phase change material, wherein the housing (3, 32) encloses at least one through hole (10, 34, 73, 95, 122) and - at least one first coupling element (4, 113) arranged to be coupled with at least one second coupling element (51, 72, 114), such that adjacent of said panels (2, 30, 74, 91, 101, 111, 112) located essentially in one and the same plane may be coupled together, wherein the coupled panels(2, 30, 74, 91, 101, 111, 112) are essentially locked both in a direction that extends in a plane defined by the coupled panels (2, 30, 74, 91, 101, 111, 112), and preferably also in a direction essentially perpendicular to the plane defined by the coupled panels (2, 30, 74, 91, 101, 111, 112), characterised in that the housing (3, 32) of the panel (2, 30, 74, 91, 101, 111, 112) is of essentially closed construction, and in that the phase change material is enclosed in the essentially closed housing (3, 32). - a housing (3, 32), said housing (3, 32) enclosing at least one compartment that is filled at least partially with a phase change material, wherein the housing (3, 32) encloses at least one through hole (10, 34, 73, 95, 122) and - at least one first coupling element (4, 113) arranged to be coupled with at least one second coupling element (51, 72, 114), such that adjacent of said panels (2, 30, 74, 91, 101, 111, 112) located essentially in one and the same plane may be coupled together, wherein the coupled panels(2, 30, 74, 91, 101, 111, 112) are essentially locked both in a direction that extends in a plane defined by the coupled panels (2, 30, 74, 91, 101, 111, 112), and preferably also in a direction essentially perpendicular to the plane defined by the coupled panels (2, 30, 74, 91, 101, 111, 112),
A method for detecting breakdown (1, 12) in a dielectric layer, comprising the steps of: - applying a signal to said dielectric layer, - measuring a plurality of sets of readings having values, which are in relation to said signal, - searching and identifying outlier readings in each of said sets, said outlier readings being defined by the fact that they have values which are significantly higher or lower than the majority of the values of said set, - selecting from each of said sets, one reading which is not one of said outlier readings, - comparing the value of said one selected reading to a reference value, so that the exceeding of said value leads to the conclusion that a predefined probability is present for having a breakdown state in said layer, characterized in that - for each set of readings, a second set of readings is measured, said second set consisting of at least twice the amount of readings of said first set of readings, and wherein said reference value is a function of the value of a selected reading of said second set, said selected reading being selected in the same way as said selected reading of said first set, and - the value of said selected reading of said second set is the median (m ref) of the values of said second set of readings, and - said function is a linear function f (m ref) = am ref, with a predefined factor 'a'. - applying a signal to said dielectric layer, - measuring a plurality of sets of readings having values, which are in relation to said signal, - searching and identifying outlier readings in each of said sets, said outlier readings being defined by the fact that they have values which are significantly higher or lower than the majority of the values of said set, - selecting from each of said sets, one reading which is not one of said outlier readings, - comparing the value of said one selected reading to a reference value, so that the exceeding of said value leads to the conclusion that a predefined probability is present for having a breakdown state in said layer, - for each set of readings, a second set of readings is measured, said second set consisting of at least twice the amount of readings of said first set of readings, and wherein said reference value is a function of the value of a selected reading of said second set, said selected reading being selected in the same way as said selected reading of said first set, and - the value of said selected reading of said second set is the median (m ref) of the values of said second set of readings, and - said function is a linear function f (m ref) = am ref, with a predefined factor 'a'.
Method for producing a breathable film based on polyvinyl chloride, comprising the steps of: - providing a pasty composition comprising a first fraction of PVC and a second fraction of a dispersion based on polyether-, polyester- or polycarbonate-polyurethanes or blends thereof and water, and a third fraction of auxiliaries and adjuvants, which are mixed with one another to form the pasty composition, the pasty composition being formed from the fractions without addition of an organic solvent, except for water, - applying the pasty composition to a support, - drying and gelling the pasty composition applied to the support, with supply of heat, to give a compact film of unfoamed structure, with pores running from one surface of the film to the other and having an average pore diameter of 1 μ m to 1 mm being formed in the film and endowing the film with breathability, with a gas permeability of 0.1 to 200 1 dm -2 min -1 and water vapour permeability of 0.1 to 200 mg cm -2 h -1. - providing a pasty composition comprising a first fraction of PVC and a second fraction of a dispersion based on polyether-, polyester- or polycarbonate-polyurethanes or blends thereof and water, and a third fraction of auxiliaries and adjuvants, which are mixed with one another to form the pasty composition, the pasty composition being formed from the fractions without addition of an organic solvent, except for water, - applying the pasty composition to a support, - drying and gelling the pasty composition applied to the support, with supply of heat, to give a compact film of unfoamed structure, with pores running from one surface of the film to the other and having an average pore diameter of 1 μ m to 1 mm being formed in the film and endowing the film with breathability, with a gas permeability of 0.1 to 200 1 dm -2 min -1 and water vapour permeability of 0.1 to 200 mg cm -2 h -1.
A method for determining the amount of reverse T3 in a body fluid sample by mass spectrometry, said method comprising: a. ionizing rT3 from the body fluid sample to generate one or more reverse T3 ions detectable by mass spectrometry; b. determining the amount of one or more rT3 ions by mass spectrometry; and c. using the amount of said rT3 ions to determine the amount of rT3 in the body fluid sample, wherein rT3 from the body fluid sample is not subjected to solid phase extraction prior to ionizing. a. ionizing rT3 from the body fluid sample to generate one or more reverse T3 ions detectable by mass spectrometry; b. determining the amount of one or more rT3 ions by mass spectrometry; and c. using the amount of said rT3 ions to determine the amount of rT3 in the body fluid sample, wherein rT3 from the body fluid sample is not subjected to solid phase extraction prior to ionizing.
A method of time synchronization between wireless devices, the method comprising: based on time of transceiving corresponding data packets by a first wireless device and time of transceiving corresponding data packets by a second wireless device, obtained during a single synchronization operation between the first wireless device and the second wireless device, computing a time difference corresponding to the single synchronization operation of the second wireless device relative to the first wireless device; performing validity filtering to the time difference corresponding to the single synchronization operation, and extracting valid time difference data; performing smoothing processing on valid time difference data corresponding to multiple times of the single synchronization operation within a preset time period, and obtaining an average time difference of the second wireless device relative to the first wireless device within the preset time period, characterized by that the preset time period is selected based on an occupancy rate of network bandwidth, a computational capability of device and a synchronization speed between a Client and a Server; and adjusting system time of the second wireless device based on the average time difference obtained at an interval of the preset time period, so as to make the second wireless device time-synchronized with the first wireless device. based on time of transceiving corresponding data packets by a first wireless device and time of transceiving corresponding data packets by a second wireless device, obtained during a single synchronization operation between the first wireless device and the second wireless device, computing a time difference corresponding to the single synchronization operation of the second wireless device relative to the first wireless device; performing validity filtering to the time difference corresponding to the single synchronization operation, and extracting valid time difference data; performing smoothing processing on valid time difference data corresponding to multiple times of the single synchronization operation within a preset time period, and obtaining an average time difference of the second wireless device relative to the first wireless device within the preset time period, characterized by that the preset time period is selected based on an occupancy rate of network bandwidth, a computational capability of device and a synchronization speed between a Client and a Server; and adjusting system time of the second wireless device based on the average time difference obtained at an interval of the preset time period, so as to make the second wireless device time-synchronized with the first wireless device.
An electrical power conversion and control system comprising: a circuit protection device (100, 300) comprising: a housing (102, 302); a line-side terminal (130a, 130b, 130c) and a load-side terminal (134a, 134b, 134c) coupled to the housing; at least one solid state switching element (140a, 140b, 140c) operable in an arc-free manner to limit or preclude electrical current flow from the line-side terminal to the load-side terminal; and a load controller in the housing and including power converter circuitry operative to convert an alternating current power supply input to the line-side terminal to a direct current power output at the load side terminal; in combination with at least one DC load device, characterized in that: the at least one DC load device is light emitting diode luminaire or the at least one DC load device comprises a plurality of DC loads wherein the plurality of DC loads are each light emitting diode luminaires. a circuit protection device (100, 300) comprising: a housing (102, 302); a line-side terminal (130a, 130b, 130c) and a load-side terminal (134a, 134b, 134c) coupled to the housing; at least one solid state switching element (140a, 140b, 140c) operable in an arc-free manner to limit or preclude electrical current flow from the line-side terminal to the load-side terminal; and a load controller in the housing and including power converter circuitry operative to convert an alternating current power supply input to the line-side terminal to a direct current power output at the load side terminal; a housing (102, 302); a line-side terminal (130a, 130b, 130c) and a load-side terminal (134a, 134b, 134c) coupled to the housing; at least one solid state switching element (140a, 140b, 140c) operable in an arc-free manner to limit or preclude electrical current flow from the line-side terminal to the load-side terminal; and a load controller in the housing and including power converter circuitry operative to convert an alternating current power supply input to the line-side terminal to a direct current power output at the load side terminal; in combination with at least one DC load device, characterized in that: the at least one DC load device is light emitting diode luminaire or the at least one DC load device comprises a plurality of DC loads wherein the plurality of DC loads are each light emitting diode luminaires. the at least one DC load device is light emitting diode luminaire or the at least one DC load device comprises a plurality of DC loads wherein the plurality of DC loads are each light emitting diode luminaires.
A catecholamine production accelerator comprising at least one selected from the group consisting of a dry powder of an earthworm, a ground product of an earthworm and an extract of an earthworm as an active ingredient, for use in the treatment or prevention of Alzheimer's disease, wherein the earthworm is red earthworm (Lumbricus Rubellus).
Valve assembly for a fluid injection valve, the valve assembly having a longitudinal axis and comprising a valve seat, a valve disc, and a valve stem wherein - the valve seat has an orifice, the orifice being laterally offset from the longitudinal axis, - the valve disc has a fluid passage which, in a first angular position of the valve disc, is positioned in such fashion that it overlaps with the orifice at an interface of the valve disc and the valve seat to establish a fluid path through the valve disc and the valve seat for dispensing fluid from the valve assembly, - the valve disc is rotatable around the longitudinal axis with respect to the valve seat from the first angular position to a second angular position, the valve seat and the valve disc mechanically interact to seal the orifice in the second angular position, - the valve stem mechanically interacts with the valve disc to rotate the valve disc around the longitudinal axis, and - the valve stem is axially movable with respect to the valve seat and rotationally fixed with respect to the valve seat and wherein the valve stem is mechanically coupled to the valve disc in such fashion that an axial movement of the valve stem is converted to a rotational movement of the valve disc. - the valve seat has an orifice, the orifice being laterally offset from the longitudinal axis, - the valve disc has a fluid passage which, in a first angular position of the valve disc, is positioned in such fashion that it overlaps with the orifice at an interface of the valve disc and the valve seat to establish a fluid path through the valve disc and the valve seat for dispensing fluid from the valve assembly, - the valve disc is rotatable around the longitudinal axis with respect to the valve seat from the first angular position to a second angular position, the valve seat and the valve disc mechanically interact to seal the orifice in the second angular position, - the valve stem mechanically interacts with the valve disc to rotate the valve disc around the longitudinal axis, and - the valve stem is axially movable with respect to the valve seat and rotationally fixed with respect to the valve seat and wherein the valve stem is mechanically coupled to the valve disc in such fashion that an axial movement of the valve stem is converted to a rotational movement of the valve disc.
A power generation system comprising: a medium circuit through which a medium is circulated; a circulation pump configured to pressurize the medium so as to have the medium circulating through the medium circuit; an evaporator configured to heat the pressurized medium using heat of an external source so as to evaporate the medium, wherein the external source that the heat quantity is capable of fluctuating; an expander configured to be driven using the medium evaporated by the evaporator; a generator configured to be driven using the expander to generate power; and a flow rate control device configured to control the flow rate of the medium flowing into the expander such that, even when the heat quantity of the external source has fluctuated, the number of rotations of the expander or the generator is within a region in which the number of rotations is preset, characterized in that a plurality of sets of power generation units (50A, 50B, 50C) each including at least the expander and the generator are provided in parallel, and the flow rate control device counts integrated values of the operating times, selectively operates the power generation units (50A, 50B, 50C) based on the integrated values, and controls the flow rate of the medium flowing into the expander such that the number of rotations of the expander or the generator in each of the power generation units (50A, 50B, 50C) is within the region in which the number of rotations is preset. a medium circuit through which a medium is circulated; a circulation pump configured to pressurize the medium so as to have the medium circulating through the medium circuit; an evaporator configured to heat the pressurized medium using heat of an external source so as to evaporate the medium, wherein the external source that the heat quantity is capable of fluctuating; an expander configured to be driven using the medium evaporated by the evaporator; a generator configured to be driven using the expander to generate power; and a flow rate control device configured to control the flow rate of the medium flowing into the expander such that, even when the heat quantity of the external source has fluctuated, the number of rotations of the expander or the generator is within a region in which the number of rotations is preset, characterized in that a plurality of sets of power generation units (50A, 50B, 50C) each including at least the expander and the generator are provided in parallel, and the flow rate control device counts integrated values of the operating times, selectively operates the power generation units (50A, 50B, 50C) based on the integrated values, and controls the flow rate of the medium flowing into the expander such that the number of rotations of the expander or the generator in each of the power generation units (50A, 50B, 50C) is within the region in which the number of rotations is preset.
Rubber mixture comprising - at least one diene rubber and - 0.1 to 20 phr of at least one alkyl polyglycoside and - 5 to 180 phr of at least one silica. - at least one diene rubber and - 0.1 to 20 phr of at least one alkyl polyglycoside and - 5 to 180 phr of at least one silica.