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A method for managing transmission of data over a Multimedia over Coax Alliance, MoCA, network, the method performed at a node on the network comprising: monitoring traffic characteristics of data transmission into and/or out of the node over a time period; generating a plurality of statistics of the traffic characteristics; predicting transmission requirements from the statistics; and reserving, in view of the predicted transmission requirements, one or more transmission opportunities (210, 212, 214, 216, 218, 222) of a requested data transmission; characterized by analyzing the plurality of statistics from a plurality of periodic observation intervals during the time period to predict a forward reservation duration representing a length of time of the requested data transmission, and a forward reservation interval representing an average rate of opportunities for the requested data transmission; granting the one or more transmission opportunities (210, 212, 214, 216, 218, 222) of the requested data transmission in accordance with the forward reservation duration and the forward reservation interval; and skipping or delaying the requested data transmission when an aggregated network throughput exceeds a predetermined threshold. monitoring traffic characteristics of data transmission into and/or out of the node over a time period; generating a plurality of statistics of the traffic characteristics; predicting transmission requirements from the statistics; and reserving, in view of the predicted transmission requirements, one or more transmission opportunities (210, 212, 214, 216, 218, 222) of a requested data transmission; characterized by analyzing the plurality of statistics from a plurality of periodic observation intervals during the time period to predict a forward reservation duration representing a length of time of the requested data transmission, and a forward reservation interval representing an average rate of opportunities for the requested data transmission; granting the one or more transmission opportunities (210, 212, 214, 216, 218, 222) of the requested data transmission in accordance with the forward reservation duration and the forward reservation interval; and skipping or delaying the requested data transmission when an aggregated network throughput exceeds a predetermined threshold.
Method for decoding a digital audio signal, comprising the steps: - receiving a transform vector coding a first sequence of samples of the digital audio signal according to a transform-based coding; - receiving a prediction vector coding a second sequence of samples of the digital audio signal according to a coding of CELP type using a long-term prediction; the method being characterized in that the second sequence begins before the end of the first sequence, a sub-sequence common to the first and second sequences thus being received coded both by the coding of CELP type using a long-term prediction and by the transform-based coding; and in that it furthermore comprises the steps: a) applying to the transform vector a transform inverse to the transform-based coding so as to decode a sub-sequence of the first sequence not coded by coding of CELP type using a long-term prediction; b) decoding at least in the prediction vector the sub-sequence common to the first and second sequences at least by a decoding of CELP type using a long-term prediction, based on at least one sample arising from step a); c) decoding in the predictive vector by a decoding of CELP type using a long-term prediction a sub-sequence of the second sequence not coded by transform-based coding, based on at least one sample arising from one of steps a) and b). - receiving a transform vector coding a first sequence of samples of the digital audio signal according to a transform-based coding; - receiving a prediction vector coding a second sequence of samples of the digital audio signal according to a coding of CELP type using a long-term prediction; a) applying to the transform vector a transform inverse to the transform-based coding so as to decode a sub-sequence of the first sequence not coded by coding of CELP type using a long-term prediction; b) decoding at least in the prediction vector the sub-sequence common to the first and second sequences at least by a decoding of CELP type using a long-term prediction, based on at least one sample arising from step a); c) decoding in the predictive vector by a decoding of CELP type using a long-term prediction a sub-sequence of the second sequence not coded by transform-based coding, based on at least one sample arising from one of steps a) and b).
A method for determining a measurement gap, the method comprising: determining, by a terminal device, that switching from a source bandwidth part, BWP, to a target BWP is triggered at a first time, the source BWP being associated with a first measurement gap configuration, and the target BWP being associated with a second measurement gap configuration; characterized by, determining, by the terminal device, that the first time is within a duration of the first measurement gap and a duration of the second measurement gap does not overlap with the duration of the first measurement gap; and continuing to use the first measurement gap configuration after the first time until the duration of the first measurement gap ends, and then activating or enabling the second measurement gap configuration. determining, by a terminal device, that switching from a source bandwidth part, BWP, to a target BWP is triggered at a first time, the source BWP being associated with a first measurement gap configuration, and the target BWP being associated with a second measurement gap configuration; characterized by, determining, by the terminal device, that the first time is within a duration of the first measurement gap and a duration of the second measurement gap does not overlap with the duration of the first measurement gap; and continuing to use the first measurement gap configuration after the first time until the duration of the first measurement gap ends, and then activating or enabling the second measurement gap configuration.
A fluid formation sampling tool comprising a magnetic sensor disposed within the tool and adapted for making micro-conductivity measurements in a borehole, the sensor comprising a magnetic core supporting windings wound around portions thereof, wherein the windings are adapted for receiving a current and providing measurement data for the measurements, characterised in that the sensor further comprises at least one conductive insert disposed within a core gap of the magnetic core.
Beverage preparation means for dispensing coffee, milk and/or milk foam via an outlet unit, comprising a placement surface, arranged beneath the outlet unit, for a vessel, said placement surface having a drip tray and a drip-tray grille, and comprising a milk line for connecting the milk foamer/milk dispenser to a milk container and comprising at least one receiving portion for the milk line, characterised in that the receiving portion for inserting and fixing the milk-container-side end of the milk line is formed as a clamping stopper and is arranged in a hole in the drip-tray grille.
An image reading apparatus for reading image information from a sheet, comprising: a cover unit provided rotatably about a first rotational axis and including an upper surface of said image reading apparatus; a sheet conveying member (101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106) configured to convey the sheet along a sheet conveying passage; a conveying guide provided rotatably about a second rotational axis different from the first rotational axis and configured to guide the sheet fed by said sheet conveying member (101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106); and a reading unit which includes a transparent member and a reading portion configured to read, through said transparent member, an image on the sheet fed by said sheet conveying member (101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106), wherein said cover unit is rotatable between a closed position where said cover unit forms the sheet conveying passage in cooperation with said conveying guide and an open position where the sheet conveying passage is open, characterized in that the reading unit is provided rotatably about a third rotational axis different from the first rotational axis and the second rotational axis, wherein in a state in which said cover unit is positioned in the open position, said transparent member is exposed to an outside of said image reading apparatus by rotation of said conveying guide and said reading unit. a cover unit provided rotatably about a first rotational axis and including an upper surface of said image reading apparatus; a sheet conveying member (101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106) configured to convey the sheet along a sheet conveying passage; a conveying guide provided rotatably about a second rotational axis different from the first rotational axis and configured to guide the sheet fed by said sheet conveying member (101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106); and a reading unit which includes a transparent member and a reading portion configured to read, through said transparent member, an image on the sheet fed by said sheet conveying member (101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106), wherein said cover unit is rotatable between a closed position where said cover unit forms the sheet conveying passage in cooperation with said conveying guide and an open position where the sheet conveying passage is open, characterized in that the reading unit is provided rotatably about a third rotational axis different from the first rotational axis and the second rotational axis, wherein in a state in which said cover unit is positioned in the open position, said transparent member is exposed to an outside of said image reading apparatus by rotation of said conveying guide and said reading unit.
An interlocking mechanism interlocked with a control power of a circuit breaker included in a switchgear box, the mechanism comprising: a control power plug movably installed in the switchgear box; a control power connector detachably coupled to the control power plug; a link connected to the control power connector, moving up and down depending on whether the control power plug is inserted into the control power connector; and a plug interlock assembly (160, 260) connected to and interlocked with the link and supported by a rail assembly of the switchgear box, characterized in that the interlocking mechanism further comprises a position switch assembly (170, 270) positioned to face and interlocked with the plug interlock assembly (160,260), so that a user, from the outside of the switchgear box, can check if the control power plug is inserted, wherein the plug interlock assembly comprises a connecting link connected to the link, an interlock lever having one side coupled with the connecting link, a level support with which the interlock lever is rotatably coupled, a first connecting pivot for connecting the connecting link with the interlock lever, and a second connecting pivot for connecting the interlock lever with the lever support. a control power plug movably installed in the switchgear box; a control power connector detachably coupled to the control power plug; a link connected to the control power connector, moving up and down depending on whether the control power plug is inserted into the control power connector; and a plug interlock assembly (160, 260) connected to and interlocked with the link and supported by a rail assembly of the switchgear box, characterized in that the interlocking mechanism further comprises a position switch assembly (170, 270) positioned to face and interlocked with the plug interlock assembly (160,260), so that a user, from the outside of the switchgear box, can check if the control power plug is inserted, wherein the plug interlock assembly comprises a connecting link connected to the link, an interlock lever having one side coupled with the connecting link, a level support with which the interlock lever is rotatably coupled, a first connecting pivot for connecting the connecting link with the interlock lever, and a second connecting pivot for connecting the interlock lever with the lever support.
An external defibrillator which delivers biphasic defibrillation pulses comprising: a high voltage circuit; a capacitor, coupled to the high voltage circuit which is charged by the high voltage circuit for defibrillation pulse delivery; a pair of patient electrodes; a plurality of switches, coupled between the capacitor and the patient electrodes, and operable to couple first and second phases of a biphasic defibrillation pulse waveform to the patient electrodes, wherein the tilt of the second phase of the waveform is controllably adjustable; characterised in that it further comprises a controllable current path which enables current to controllably bypass the patient electrodes during the second phase of the biphasic waveform. a high voltage circuit; a capacitor, coupled to the high voltage circuit which is charged by the high voltage circuit for defibrillation pulse delivery; a pair of patient electrodes; a plurality of switches, coupled between the capacitor and the patient electrodes, and operable to couple first and second phases of a biphasic defibrillation pulse waveform to the patient electrodes, wherein the tilt of the second phase of the waveform is controllably adjustable; characterised in that it further comprises a controllable current path which enables current to controllably bypass the patient electrodes during the second phase of the biphasic waveform.
An apparatus, comprising: an electrical energy storage component to supply power to a process control device; a discharge component (124, 126) operatively coupled to the electrical energy storage component; characterized in that it further comprises: a controller to cause the process control device to perform an operation, and to detect completion of the operation, wherein the controller detects completion of the operation by at least one of: waiting a predetermined amount of time sufficient for the process control device to complete the operation, or by receiving a notification that the operation has completed (block 412); and the controller to, in response to a loss of power, cause the discharge component (124, 126) to discharge the remaining energy from the electrical energy storage component following completion of an operation by the process control device. an electrical energy storage component to supply power to a process control device; a discharge component (124, 126) operatively coupled to the electrical energy storage component; characterized in that it further comprises: a controller to cause the process control device to perform an operation, and to detect completion of the operation, wherein the controller detects completion of the operation by at least one of: waiting a predetermined amount of time sufficient for the process control device to complete the operation, or by receiving a notification that the operation has completed (block 412); and the controller to, in response to a loss of power, cause the discharge component (124, 126) to discharge the remaining energy from the electrical energy storage component following completion of an operation by the process control device. a controller to cause the process control device to perform an operation, and to detect completion of the operation, wherein the controller detects completion of the operation by at least one of: waiting a predetermined amount of time sufficient for the process control device to complete the operation, or by receiving a notification that the operation has completed (block 412); and the controller to, in response to a loss of power, cause the discharge component (124, 126) to discharge the remaining energy from the electrical energy storage component following completion of an operation by the process control device.
A system (100, 200) for extending coverage of an Internet of Things (IoT) network having two or more IoT nodes, each of the two or more IoT nodes having a sensor to sense a value in an environment of the respective IoT node, a sensor processor to generate information representing the value, and a modem to communicate the information to the Internet, the system comprising: a small cell radio frequency repeater that is positioned within the environment and configured to receive the information communicated from the modem of the IoT node associated with the environment, the small cell RF repeater being configured by a schedule to alternate between an OFF or a low-power mode and an ON mode to be able to receive the information communicated from the modem of the IoT node associated with the environment; and a small cell evolved packet core in communication with the small cell RF repeater configured to receive the information from the small cell RF repeater, and in communication with the IoT network via a wireless link to transmit the information from the small cell RF repeater to the IoT network, characterized in that the small cell RF repeater is configured to send the schedule to each of the two or more loT nodes to synchronise the processing activity of the sensor processor of each of the two or more loT nodes with the schedule of the small cell RF repeater to optimize power efficiency. a small cell radio frequency repeater that is positioned within the environment and configured to receive the information communicated from the modem of the IoT node associated with the environment, the small cell RF repeater being configured by a schedule to alternate between an OFF or a low-power mode and an ON mode to be able to receive the information communicated from the modem of the IoT node associated with the environment; and a small cell evolved packet core in communication with the small cell RF repeater configured to receive the information from the small cell RF repeater, and in communication with the IoT network via a wireless link to transmit the information from the small cell RF repeater to the IoT network, characterized in that the small cell RF repeater is configured to send the schedule to each of the two or more loT nodes to synchronise the processing activity of the sensor processor of each of the two or more loT nodes with the schedule of the small cell RF repeater to optimize power efficiency.
A method for producing a gypsum board, the method comprising a step of continuously injecting a gypsum slurry into a gap between a pair of upper and lower lining paper sheets while continuously supplying the pair of upper and lower lining paper sheets to form a laminated material and allowing the laminated material to pass between a pair of upper and lower forming plates to obtain a molded body having a thickness depending on a space between the plates, characterised in that a forming plate comprising: a plate main body constituted from an electrically conductive material; and an embedded electrode embedded in the plate main body, the embedded electrode being electrically insulated from the plate main body by an insulator and being embedded so as for a portion thereof to be exposed on a surface of the plate main body making contact with the lining paper sheet is used as at least one of the pair of upper and lower forming plates, a circuit is constituted by electrically connecting the plate main body and the embedded electrode embedded in the plate main body, and voltage is applied to the circuit, and when the lining paper sheet is cut to bring the plate main body and the embedded electrode into contact with the gypsum slurry and an electric current flows in the circuit, the space between the pair of upper and lower forming plates is expanded to remove a cause of conduction, and thereafter the space between the pair of upper and lower forming plates is restored to the original space.
A method for transferring a communication event between a remote user device and a first user device (102a-e) from the first user device to a second user device (102a-d), characterised in that the method comprises: capturing with a visual motion recognition component a first input from a user of the first user device conducting the communication event, the first input being a physical gesture made by the user to indicate a desire to transfer the communication event; in response to said first input detecting a set of user devices in physical proximity to the user; filtering the set of detected user devices by the capability to handle the communication event; displaying a representation of each of the set of filtered user devices to the user; receiving a second input from the user to select one of the set of devices as a second device; and transferring the communication event to the second device; wherein the set of user devices includes devices that are not associated with the user. capturing with a visual motion recognition component a first input from a user of the first user device conducting the communication event, the first input being a physical gesture made by the user to indicate a desire to transfer the communication event; in response to said first input detecting a set of user devices in physical proximity to the user; filtering the set of detected user devices by the capability to handle the communication event; displaying a representation of each of the set of filtered user devices to the user; receiving a second input from the user to select one of the set of devices as a second device; and transferring the communication event to the second device;
A control valve for affecting a process medium stream of a process plant comprising a diagnostic system for function-monitoring an actuator, wherein the diagnostic system comprises: an optical microphone being allocated to the actuator, which microphone measures an acoustic, actuator-specific operating signal by electromagnetic radiation that is affected by the acoustic, actuator-specific operating signal, wherein the optical microphone generates an electrical measuring signal that depends on the acoustic, actuator-specific operating signal; and an electric diagnostic device that receives and stores, processes and/or transmits the electrical measuring signal, wherein the optical microphone is designed witout diaphragm, wherein the optical microphone is formed by an arrangement of at least two optical microphone units to conduct a three-dimensional resolution of a sound field of the acoustic, actuator-specific operating signal by the measuring signals being respectively generated by the microphone units. an optical microphone being allocated to the actuator, which microphone measures an acoustic, actuator-specific operating signal by electromagnetic radiation that is affected by the acoustic, actuator-specific operating signal, wherein the optical microphone generates an electrical measuring signal that depends on the acoustic, actuator-specific operating signal; and an electric diagnostic device that receives and stores, processes and/or transmits the electrical measuring signal, wherein the optical microphone is designed witout diaphragm, wherein the optical microphone is formed by an arrangement of at least two optical microphone units to conduct a three-dimensional resolution of a sound field of the acoustic, actuator-specific operating signal by the measuring signals being respectively generated by the microphone units.