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A method, comprising: receiving, by controlling circuitry of a sound rendering computer configured to render sound fields for a listener, sound data resulting from a sound field produced at a first position in space by directional signal sources, each directional signal source producing a directional signal contributing to the sound field; identifying, by the controlling circuitry, a plurality of directions of the directional signal sources based on the sound data, the plurality of directions being directions by which at least a specified fraction of energy of the sound field is produced at the first position; obtaining, by the controlling circuitry, a plurality of distances of the directional signal sources from the first position in space; and generating, by the controlling circuitry, the sound field at a second position based on the plurality of directions and the plurality of distances, the second position being different from the first position. receiving, by controlling circuitry of a sound rendering computer configured to render sound fields for a listener, sound data resulting from a sound field produced at a first position in space by directional signal sources, each directional signal source producing a directional signal contributing to the sound field; identifying, by the controlling circuitry, a plurality of directions of the directional signal sources based on the sound data, the plurality of directions being directions by which at least a specified fraction of energy of the sound field is produced at the first position; obtaining, by the controlling circuitry, a plurality of distances of the directional signal sources from the first position in space; and generating, by the controlling circuitry, the sound field at a second position based on the plurality of directions and the plurality of distances, the second position being different from the first position.
Collison avoidance method for avoiding a collision of a moving vehicle with at least one object which enters and/or is located in a possible collision area during the movement of the vehicle, wherein the vehicle comprises: - a sensor device for sensing the at least one object, wherein the sensor device monitors at least one collision area which is located in the surroundings of the vehicle; - an electromechanical brake booster; - a vehicle brake system for braking the vehicle comprising wheel brake cylinders (16a, 16b), wheel inlet valves (34a, 34b) and wheel outlet valves (20a, 20b) as braking-force-controlling components which are coupled to the electromechanical brake booster via a hydraulic fluid; and - a control device which receives signals from the sensor device and controls the electromechanical brake booster, the wheel inlet valves (34a, 34b) and the wheel outlet valves (20a, 20b) on the basis of these signals; characterized in that when the at least one object is sensed the collision avoidance method changes a travel velocity and a direction of travel of the vehicle by bringing about a build-up of pressure of the hydraulic fluid in the brake system by means of the electromechanical brake booster in response to signals of the sensor device when the at least one object is sensed, and by wheel-specific actuation of the wheel inlet valves (34a, 34b) and/or the wheel outlet valves (20a, 20b) a first overall braking torque is applied to the wheels (105, 106) on a first side of the vehicle and a second overall braking torque less than the first overall braking torque is applied to the wheels (105, 106) on a second side of the vehicle, as a result of which the vehicle is braked and moves out in the first direction (125, 126) owing to the asymmetrical braking torque distribution at the vehicle, so that a collision with the at least one object is automatically avoided. - a sensor device for sensing the at least one object, wherein the sensor device monitors at least one collision area which is located in the surroundings of the vehicle; - an electromechanical brake booster; - a vehicle brake system for braking the vehicle comprising wheel brake cylinders (16a, 16b), wheel inlet valves (34a, 34b) and wheel outlet valves (20a, 20b) as braking-force-controlling components which are coupled to the electromechanical brake booster via a hydraulic fluid; and - a control device which receives signals from the sensor device and controls the electromechanical brake booster, the wheel inlet valves (34a, 34b) and the wheel outlet valves (20a, 20b) on the basis of these signals;
A soft contact lens comprising: a container comprising a plurality of openings sized to release a therapeutic agent; and a soft contact lens material encapsulating the container wherein the openings are sized to provide a gated release of therapeutic agent in response to pressure of the eyelid, in which surface tension extending across each of the plurality of openings inhibits diffusion of therapeutic agent and wherein a pressure of the eyelid urges fluid of the container through the plurality of openings. a container comprising a plurality of openings sized to release a therapeutic agent; and a soft contact lens material encapsulating the container wherein the openings are sized to provide a gated release of therapeutic agent in response to pressure of the eyelid, in which surface tension extending across each of the plurality of openings inhibits diffusion of therapeutic agent and wherein a pressure of the eyelid urges fluid of the container through the plurality of openings.
An expandable support system for repairing damaged bone, and comprising: a device comprising a longitudinally proximal end, a longitudinally distal end, a first strut and a second strut; wherein the device has a longitudinal axis; wherein the longitudinally proximal end has a proximal attachment element having a varying outer diameter along its length; wherein the longitudinally distal end has a distal attachment element having internal distal device threads; wherein the first strut has a first strut cross-section; wherein the second strut is connected to the first strut; and wherein the first strut is substantially deformable; and a deployment rod extending along the longitudinal axis of the device, wherein the deployment rod is attachable to and detachable from the device; and characterized in that the system further comprises a retrieval sheath translatably slidable with respect to the deployment rod, wherein the retrieval sheath is translatable over the expandable support device and configured to radially compress the device. a device comprising a longitudinally proximal end, a longitudinally distal end, a first strut and a second strut; wherein the device has a longitudinal axis; wherein the longitudinally proximal end has a proximal attachment element having a varying outer diameter along its length; wherein the longitudinally distal end has a distal attachment element having internal distal device threads; wherein the first strut has a first strut cross-section; wherein the second strut is connected to the first strut; and wherein the first strut is substantially deformable; and wherein the device has a longitudinal axis; wherein the longitudinally proximal end has a proximal attachment element having a varying outer diameter along its length; wherein the longitudinally distal end has a distal attachment element having internal distal device threads; wherein the first strut has a first strut cross-section; wherein the second strut is connected to the first strut; and wherein the first strut is substantially deformable; and a deployment rod extending along the longitudinal axis of the device, wherein the deployment rod is attachable to and detachable from the device; and characterized in that the system further comprises a retrieval sheath translatably slidable with respect to the deployment rod, wherein the retrieval sheath is translatable over the expandable support device and configured to radially compress the device.
An apparatus for operating on tissue, the apparatus comprising: (a) a body; (b) a shaft assembly extending distally from the body; (c) an ultrasonic blade disposed at a distal end of the shaft assembly; and (d) an acoustic assembly, comprising: (i) an acoustic waveguide coupled with the blade, (ii) a piezoelectric transducer element, wherein the piezoelectric transducer element defines an inner diameter surface and an outer diameter surface, wherein the outer diameter surface includes an annular recess formed in the outer diameter surface, wherein the piezoelectric transducer element is configured to convert electrical power into ultrasonic vibrations when a voltage is applied to the inner diameter and outer diameter surfaces (iii) a fastener configured to secure the piezoelectric transducer element relative to the acoustic waveguide, and (iv) a coupling member (2600, 2700) configured to provide electrical continuity between the annular recess of the piezoelectric transducer element and a power source while permitting the piezoelectric transducer element to rotate relative to the body. (a) a body; (b) a shaft assembly extending distally from the body; (c) an ultrasonic blade disposed at a distal end of the shaft assembly; and (d) an acoustic assembly, comprising: (i) an acoustic waveguide coupled with the blade, (ii) a piezoelectric transducer element, wherein the piezoelectric transducer element defines an inner diameter surface and an outer diameter surface, wherein the outer diameter surface includes an annular recess formed in the outer diameter surface, wherein the piezoelectric transducer element is configured to convert electrical power into ultrasonic vibrations when a voltage is applied to the inner diameter and outer diameter surfaces (iii) a fastener configured to secure the piezoelectric transducer element relative to the acoustic waveguide, and (iv) a coupling member (2600, 2700) configured to provide electrical continuity between the annular recess of the piezoelectric transducer element and a power source while permitting the piezoelectric transducer element to rotate relative to the body. (i) an acoustic waveguide coupled with the blade, (ii) a piezoelectric transducer element, wherein the piezoelectric transducer element defines an inner diameter surface and an outer diameter surface, wherein the outer diameter surface includes an annular recess formed in the outer diameter surface, wherein the piezoelectric transducer element is configured to convert electrical power into ultrasonic vibrations when a voltage is applied to the inner diameter and outer diameter surfaces (iii) a fastener configured to secure the piezoelectric transducer element relative to the acoustic waveguide, and (iv) a coupling member (2600, 2700) configured to provide electrical continuity between the annular recess of the piezoelectric transducer element and a power source while permitting the piezoelectric transducer element to rotate relative to the body.
A method in a radio network node (800,1100) of a cellular network, for controlling admission of a user equipment (850,1150) in a cell covering a region, the method comprising: - obtaining a location of the user equipment (850,1150), - comparing information related to a geometric boundary of the region and the obtained location of the user equipment (850,1150), wherein the geometric boundary is within a boundary of a vehicle housing the radio network node (800,1100) controlling the cell, - determining whether the user equipment (850,1150) is located within the geometric boundary based on the comparison, - determining whether to admit the user equipment (850,1150) in the cell based on the comparison, and - admitting the user equipment (850,1150) in the cell when it is determined that the user equipment (850,1150) is located within the geometric boundary. - obtaining a location of the user equipment (850,1150), - comparing information related to a geometric boundary of the region and the obtained location of the user equipment (850,1150), wherein the geometric boundary is within a boundary of a vehicle housing the radio network node (800,1100) controlling the cell, - determining whether the user equipment (850,1150) is located within the geometric boundary based on the comparison, - determining whether to admit the user equipment (850,1150) in the cell based on the comparison, and - admitting the user equipment (850,1150) in the cell when it is determined that the user equipment (850,1150) is located within the geometric boundary.
Communication method between a terminal transmitting a communication request and a receiving terminal, comprising the step of: - reception, by the receiving terminal, of the communication request, the communication request including a communication mode proposed for setting up the requested communication, the method characterized by the following steps: - following the detection of a user interaction indicating the selection of another communication mode, the other communication mode being different from the proposed communication mode and not included in the proposed communication mode, sending to the transmitting terminal of an acceptance message, the acceptance message including said other selected communication mode, - following the sending of the acceptance message, modification of the display of a display device associated with the receiving terminal so that a communication interface relating to said other communication mode is displayed, - communication between the receiving terminal and the transmitting terminal according to said other communication mode, via said communication interface. - reception, by the receiving terminal, of the communication request, the communication request including a communication mode proposed for setting up the requested communication, - following the detection of a user interaction indicating the selection of another communication mode, the other communication mode being different from the proposed communication mode and not included in the proposed communication mode, sending to the transmitting terminal of an acceptance message, the acceptance message including said other selected communication mode, - following the sending of the acceptance message, modification of the display of a display device associated with the receiving terminal so that a communication interface relating to said other communication mode is displayed, - communication between the receiving terminal and the transmitting terminal according to said other communication mode, via said communication interface.
An apparatus for cooking seeds, such as cereals, legumes, comprising a reactor with a vertical axis and provided with a conical or frustum-shaped lower accommodation portion and a pressure-tight upper closure portion, which defines at least one loading inlet which is functionally connected to a device for supplying water and/or seeds, said reactor accommodating a mixing device which comprises at least two mixing screws (4a, 4b) the axes of extension (101a, 101b) of which converge, proceeding downward, toward the vertical axis of said reactor, means being provided of moving said at least two screws (4a, 4b) about their own axes of extension (101a, 101b) and about the vertical axis of said reactor, said reactor being associated with a boiler device for supplying hot water at a temperature comprised between 55°C and 100°C and with a boiler device for introducing steam that comprises an apparatus for generating heat which is functionally connected to a delivery duct connected to respective intake ducts each one of which has an inlet which leads into said reactor, the apparatus further comprising PLC means that are configured to introduce, in succession, the pre-introduction into said reactor of said hot water at a temperature comprised between 70°C and 100°C by way of said hot water supply device and, subsequently after a time calculated by said PLC means, of said steam by way of said steam introduction device, said reactor further comprising safety means configured to keep the pressure inside said reactor below a threshold value.
A dome for a monitoring camera system comprising several monitoring cameras, said dome being formed from a transparent material, characterized in that the dome has a toroidal shape with a rotational symmetry along a rotational angle (α) around a first axis of symmetry, wherein an outer segment of the dome, in section, has a shape further defined by a second axis of symmetry arranged at a first radius from the first axis of symmetry and being orthogonal to the first axis, wherein said outer segment has a curvature following a second radius (r) over an angle (β) around the second axis of symmetry.
Method for producing an optical moulded body, in particular a lens element, comprising: - producing a pre-moulding in a moulding tool by injection moulding of a first transparent thermoplastic plastic, and specifically of a polycarbonate, and - producing at least one covering layer (6.1, 6.2) on the pre-moulding by injection moulding of a second transparent thermoplastic plastic, and specifically of a polycarbonate, characterised in that - the temperature of the moulding tool for producing the pre-moulding is from 30% to 60%, based on the temperature in °C, lower than the temperature of the moulding tool for producing the at least one covering layer (6.1, 6.2), where the temperature of the moulding tool for producing the pre-moulding is from 60°C to 80°C, and the temperature of the moulding tool for producing the at least one covering layer (6.1, 6.2) is from 90°C to 130°C, and where a pressure of from 250 bar to 500 bar is generated in the moulding tool during the production of the pre-moulding. - producing a pre-moulding in a moulding tool by injection moulding of a first transparent thermoplastic plastic, and specifically of a polycarbonate, and - producing at least one covering layer (6.1, 6.2) on the pre-moulding by injection moulding of a second transparent thermoplastic plastic, and specifically of a polycarbonate, characterised in that - the temperature of the moulding tool for producing the pre-moulding is from 30% to 60%, based on the temperature in °C, lower than the temperature of the moulding tool for producing the at least one covering layer (6.1, 6.2),
A liquid capture device for bodily excreta comprising: a collection bag, comprising a collar portion and a bag portion; and a holder adapted to support the collection bag in use; wherein the holder has an opening, and wherein the collar portion of the collection bag is adapted to conform to the holder, and the bag portion of the collection bag is adapted to receive and store fluid, wherein the collection bag is removably or permanently attached to the holder; wherein the attachment means comprises at least two protrusions on the external surface of opposite sides of the holder and at least two complementary cut-outs in opposite sides of the collar of the collection bag characterised in that said at least two protrusions comprise a horizontal upper face and two side faces; wherein the protrusions further comprise recesses adapted to securely attach and retain the collection bag in place; and wherein in use the collection bag can be attached to and released from the holder by applying light pressure to the ends of the collar of the collection bag resulting in slight deformation of the collar of the collection bag. a collection bag, comprising a collar portion and a bag portion; and a holder adapted to support the collection bag in use; wherein the holder has an opening, and wherein the collar portion of the collection bag is adapted to conform to the holder, and the bag portion of the collection bag is adapted to receive and store fluid, wherein the collection bag is removably or permanently attached to the holder; wherein the attachment means comprises at least two protrusions on the external surface of opposite sides of the holder and at least two complementary cut-outs in opposite sides of the collar of the collection bag characterised in that said at least two protrusions comprise a horizontal upper face and two side faces; wherein the protrusions further comprise recesses adapted to securely attach and retain the collection bag in place; and wherein in use the collection bag can be attached to and released from the holder by applying light pressure to the ends of the collar of the collection bag resulting in slight deformation of the collar of the collection bag.
A turbine of a turbo engine comprising a casing and a turbine nozzle stage, the turbine nozzle stage including an outer support shroud made of metal and secured to the casing, an inner support shroud made of metal, and a plurality of ring sectors made of ceramic-matrix composite material forming a crown and extending between the outer support shroud and the inner support shroud, the ring sectors defining an axial direction (D A) and a radial direction (D R), and each ring sector having an internal platform and an external platform which delimit a fluid flowpath, and at least one blade extending between the external platform and the internal platform and fixed thereto, the external platform of each sector comprising a first portion equipped with an inner face which delimits the fluid flowpath, and a second portion radially distant and external to the first portion, the second portion of the external platform being fixed to the outer support shroud, the internal platform comprising a first tab protruding along the radial direction (D R) inwardly from an upstream axial end of the internal platform, and the inner support shroud comprising a shoulder protruding in the radial direction (D R) outwardly, the shoulder being positioned upstream of the first tab and in abutment in the axial direction (D A) against said first tab, characterized in that it comprises at least one reinforcement (266, 267) disposed along the radial direction (D R) between the first portion and the second portion of the external platform, said at least one reinforcement (266, 267) comprising a first wall (2662, 2672) bearing against a radially outer face of the first portion of the external platform and a second wall (2664, 2674) bearing against a radially inner face of the second portion of the external platform, said at least one reinforcement (266, 267) being fixed to the outer support shroud with the second portion of the external platform.
An anode for a lithium battery, comprising: a) a substrate; b) a nanowire template rooted to the substrate; c) a first silicon layer substantially coating the nanowire template, the first silicon layer being amorphous and having a first density; and d) a second silicon layer over the first silicon layer and any exposed nanowire template, the second silicon layer being amorphous and having a density higher than the density of the first silicon layer. a) a substrate; b) a nanowire template rooted to the substrate; c) a first silicon layer substantially coating the nanowire template, the first silicon layer being amorphous and having a first density; and d) a second silicon layer over the first silicon layer and any exposed nanowire template, the second silicon layer being amorphous and having a density higher than the density of the first silicon layer.