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A robotic vehicle for movable operation in a work area, the movable operation comprising a soil cultivation, the work area being represented by a set of discretized coordinate grid points, the vehicle comprising a position detector and a controller, the controller comprising a memory and a processor, the memory comprising instructions, wherein execution of the instructions by the processor causes the vehicle for performing a quality determination process comprising for a given grid point and a first point in time determining a quality with which the vehicle can be navigated at the given grid point using the position detector, wherein execution of the instructions by the processor further causes the vehicle to - perform an initialization process for acquiring information necessary to start the movable operation, the initialization process comprising repeatedly performing the quality determination process at different first points in time and different given grid points selected from a subset of the grid points, - abort the initialization process in case the number of grid points for which the quality with which the vehicle can be navigated at the given grid point was determined exceeds a predefined initialization threshold, wherein execution of the instructions by the processor further causes the vehicle for planning the movable operation based on at least some of the grid points for which a quality with which the vehicle can be navigated is available and the quality with which the vehicle can be navigated, wherein execution of the instructions by the processor further causes the vehicle to start the movable operation in the work area. - perform an initialization process for acquiring information necessary to start the movable operation, the initialization process comprising repeatedly performing the quality determination process at different first points in time and different given grid points selected from a subset of the grid points, - abort the initialization process in case the number of grid points for which the quality with which the vehicle can be navigated at the given grid point was determined exceeds a predefined initialization threshold,
Method for automatically manufacturing a shoe comprising the steps of: a. automatically manufacturing a plurality of soles in a first station; b. automatically manufacturing a plurality of uppers in a second station; c. wherein the first and the second station are operating in parallel and are arranged in a common facility so that a manufactured sole and a manufactured upper can be transported to a joining station and automatically joined there; d. wherein a first number of soles manufactured in step a. corresponds to a second number of uppers manufactured in step b.; and e. wherein the correspondence between the first number and the second number takes a percentage of defective soles and / or defective uppers into account. a. automatically manufacturing a plurality of soles in a first station; b. automatically manufacturing a plurality of uppers in a second station; c. wherein the first and the second station are operating in parallel and are arranged in a common facility so that a manufactured sole and a manufactured upper can be transported to a joining station and automatically joined there; d. wherein a first number of soles manufactured in step a. corresponds to a second number of uppers manufactured in step b.; and e. wherein the correspondence between the first number and the second number takes a percentage of defective soles and / or defective uppers into account.
Method for removing a polymer from a polymer solution or polymer dispersion, comprising the following steps: (i) a solution or dispersion of a polymer in an organic solvent is atomized in an atomizer container by being brought into contact with water vapour, with part of the organic solvent being transferred into the gas phase, part of the water vapour condensing in the form of droplets, and polymer particles being obtained in which there is still organic solvent, (ii) the mixture obtained in the atomizer container is conveyed into a polymer degassing container and flows through the polymer degassing container, with the organic solvent present in the polymer particles, as a result of the thermal contact between the polymer particles and the water vapour, being at least partially driven out of the polymer particles and transferred into the gas phase, (iii) the mixture leaving the polymer degassing container is conveyed into a phase separator 1 and in the phase separator 1, the organic solvent present in the gas phase and, where still present, the water vapour are separated from the polymer particles and from the condensed water vapour, (iv) the polymer particles removed and the condensed water removed, from step (iii), are conveyed into a phase separator 2 and in the phase separator 2, the polymer particles are removed from the condensed water vapour. (i) a solution or dispersion of a polymer in an organic solvent is atomized in an atomizer container by being brought into contact with water vapour, with part of the organic solvent being transferred into the gas phase, part of the water vapour condensing in the form of droplets, and polymer particles being obtained in which there is still organic solvent, (ii) the mixture obtained in the atomizer container is conveyed into a polymer degassing container and flows through the polymer degassing container, with the organic solvent present in the polymer particles, as a result of the thermal contact between the polymer particles and the water vapour, being at least partially driven out of the polymer particles and transferred into the gas phase, (iii) the mixture leaving the polymer degassing container is conveyed into a phase separator 1 and in the phase separator 1, the organic solvent present in the gas phase and, where still present, the water vapour are separated from the polymer particles and from the condensed water vapour, (iv) the polymer particles removed and the condensed water removed, from step (iii), are conveyed into a phase separator 2 and in the phase separator 2, the polymer particles are removed from the condensed water vapour.
Method for wide range gas detection using a gas detection system comprising a sample gas inlet, a reference gas inlet, a gas modulation valve and an infrared gas analyzer having an optical path in which infrared radiation interacts with the gas to be analyzed, wherein the gas modulation valve alternatingly connects the sample gas inlet to the gas analyzer during a sample gas time period and the reference gas inlet to the gas analyzer during a reference gas time period, characterized in that the sample gas time period is shorter than the reference gas time period such that the sample gas concentration in the optical path of the gas analyzer is reduced.
A method for determining a production level of a polypeptide of interest by a cell or cell colony, comprising: (a) obtaining an image of one or more cells or cell colonies; and (b) analysing the image to detect a signal associated with the polypeptide of interest; wherein a signal level is determined for each cell or cell colony based on signal values from an area surrounding the cell or cell colony, the signal level being indicative of the production level of the polypeptide of interest by the cell or cell colony; and wherein said image of one or more cells or cell colonies is an image of said cells or colonies contained in a container suitable for growing cells and from which the cells or colonies may be picked; characterised in that the respective areas surrounding each cell or cell colony have respective outer circular boundaries which are centred on the corresponding cell or cell colony and which have the same diameter as one another, said diameter being predefined prior to calculation of said signal levels, with the proviso that for each said area one or more regions corresponding to the cell or colony itself and/or to other neighbouring cells or cell colonies may be excluded from said each area. (a) obtaining an image of one or more cells or cell colonies; and (b) analysing the image to detect a signal associated with the polypeptide of interest;
A superheated steam treatment apparatus comprising an induction heating unit configured to generate superheated steam by induction heating saturated stream, a treatment chamber configured to allow the superheated steam generated by the induction heating unit to be introduced thereinto, and a discharge treatment unit located in the treatment chamber and configured to treat the introduced superheated steam by discharge, the discharge treatment unit being characterized by having a frame serving as a support for the discharge treatment unit, a discharge electrode located at an upper part of the frame, a mesh-like opposite electrode located below the discharge electrode, and a high-frequency power source configured to supply high-frequency, high-voltage power between the discharge electrode and the opposite electrode to cause the discharge, whereby an object immediately below the opposite electrode is allowed to be treated by the superheated steam having an increased hydroxyl radical concentration due to the discharge.
An antiseptic solution comprising: about 0.0001 % w/v to about 2.0% w/v of a cationic antiseptic agent comprising a chlorhexidine salt; a film forming polymer comprising an acrylate polymer or copolymer; an anionic tinting agent; and a solvent comprising about 70% v/v isopropyl alcohol. about 0.0001 % w/v to about 2.0% w/v of a cationic antiseptic agent comprising a chlorhexidine salt; a film forming polymer comprising an acrylate polymer or copolymer; an anionic tinting agent; and a solvent comprising about 70% v/v isopropyl alcohol.
An apparatus for the treatment of wounds with negative pressure, comprising: an elongate layer of material configured to be placed in contact with a wound, the elongate layer is arranged in an annular shape for placement in the wound, wherein the elongate layer has an inner surface and an outer surface and a thickness therebetween, the outer surface configured to be in contact with a wound surface; and characterised in that a lip attached to or integrally formed with the elongate layer, wherein the lip extends outwardly from the outer surface of the elongate layer when the elongate layer is arranged in the annular shape, wherein the lip is for being positioned beneath the fascia of a patient.
A method for transmitting data in a secure fashion from a communication terminal of a user to an application server through a telecommunications network, the communication terminal being connected to the application server via a non-secure access network (RAns) and being able to communicate with the application server via at least one secure access network (RAs), the method comprising the following steps in a communication terminal: when personal data (DonP) is likely to be entered by the user and transmitted to the application server, switching the connection with the application server from the non-secure access network (RAns) to a secure access network (RAs), transmitting the personal data (DonP) and a query (Req) containing information for the production of a session cookie to the application server via the secure access network (RAs), the information comprising limitations for one or more later sessions between the communication terminal and the application server, receiving a session cookie (Cs) produced by the application server, the session cookie (Cs) comprising limits on the use of a service provided by the application server, after the detection of the receipt of the session cookie (Cs), switching the connection with the application server from the secure access network (RAs) to a non-secure access network (RAns). when personal data (DonP) is likely to be entered by the user and transmitted to the application server, switching the connection with the application server from the non-secure access network (RAns) to a secure access network (RAs), transmitting the personal data (DonP) and a query (Req) containing information for the production of a session cookie to the application server via the secure access network (RAs), the information comprising limitations for one or more later sessions between the communication terminal and the application server, receiving a session cookie (Cs) produced by the application server, the session cookie (Cs) comprising limits on the use of a service provided by the application server, after the detection of the receipt of the session cookie (Cs), switching the connection with the application server from the secure access network (RAs) to a non-secure access network (RAns).
An elastic conductor configured to be changeable between a first state before tensile force acts in a first direction and a second state in which the tensile force acts in the first direction to cause the elastic conductor to be expanded in the first direction, the elastic conductor comprising: a stretchable base member (10, 10F) having conductivity; and a plurality of conductive members (20, 20a-20m) each arranged on a surface of the stretchable base member (10, 10F) or inside the stretchable base member (10, 10F), each of the plurality of conductive members (20, 20a-20m) being lower in specific resistance and higher in modulus of elasticity than the stretchable base member (10, 10F), characterized in that in the first state, each of the plurality of conductive members (20, 20a-20m) has a longitudinal shape extending in the first direction, in the first state, the plurality of conductive members (20, 20a-20m) being arranged to be spaced apart from each other in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, and to be continuous in at least a partial section extending in the first direction as seen in the second direction from one end of the partial section to the other end of the partial section in the first direction, a distance between conductive members (20, 20a-20m) adjacent to each other in the second direction in the second state being shorter than a distance between conductive members (20, 20a-20m) adjacent to each other in the second direction in the first state, thereby forming a conductive path. a stretchable base member (10, 10F) having conductivity; and a plurality of conductive members (20, 20a-20m) each arranged on a surface of the stretchable base member (10, 10F) or inside the stretchable base member (10, 10F), each of the plurality of conductive members (20, 20a-20m) being lower in specific resistance and higher in modulus of elasticity than the stretchable base member (10, 10F), characterized in that in the first state, each of the plurality of conductive members (20, 20a-20m) has a longitudinal shape extending in the first direction, in the first state, the plurality of conductive members (20, 20a-20m) being arranged to be spaced apart from each other in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, and to be continuous in at least a partial section extending in the first direction as seen in the second direction from one end of the partial section to the other end of the partial section in the first direction, a distance between conductive members (20, 20a-20m) adjacent to each other in the second direction in the second state being shorter than a distance between conductive members (20, 20a-20m) adjacent to each other in the second direction in the first state, thereby forming a conductive path.
A dry type cast coil transformer comprising: a cast hollow body encapsulating a winding, a dome structure defining a portion of an outer surface of the body so as to extend from the body, an undulation structure, defining at least a portion of an outer surface of the dome structure and comprising a plurality of alternating, continuously joined, peaks and valleys, constructed and arranged to increase an electrical track path in the dome structure, and at least two tap connection bases from which a respective tap connection extends, wherein the undulation structure is formed adjacent to the tap connection bases; characterised in that the undulation structure is disposed such that the valleys are on the same plane as the tap connection bases and the peaks are on a plane that is above and parallel to the plane of the tap connection bases so that the peaks of the undulation structure are raised with respect to the tap connection bases. a cast hollow body encapsulating a winding, a dome structure defining a portion of an outer surface of the body so as to extend from the body, an undulation structure, defining at least a portion of an outer surface of the dome structure and comprising a plurality of alternating, continuously joined, peaks and valleys, constructed and arranged to increase an electrical track path in the dome structure, and at least two tap connection bases from which a respective tap connection extends, wherein the undulation structure is formed adjacent to the tap connection bases; characterised in that the undulation structure is disposed such that the valleys are on the same plane as the tap connection bases and the peaks are on a plane that is above and parallel to the plane of the tap connection bases so that the peaks of the undulation structure are raised with respect to the tap connection bases.
A plastic container and lid, said container comprising an open end with a rim on the top and a closed end on the bottom, said lid at its periphery comprising an inner channel facing toward the bottom and the rim comprising an outer channel slightly larger than the inner channel and facing in the same direction as the open end, the inner and outer channels (5, 11) each comprising a first (17; 22) and second interior wall (21; 30) and one exterior wall (20; 29) the outer channel further comprising, from outside in and adjacent to one another end to end, a shoulder projecting from the first interior wall, a bottom, a flexible finger and a locking tab that are between and defined by the second interior wall and the exterior wall of the outer channel, the locking tab comprising a head projecting from the exterior wall and a knob projecting from the second interior wall of the outer channel, and the inner channel further comprising, from inside out and adjacent end to end, the first interior wall of the inner channel having a first surface and a second surface defining a cleft, a top and a channel foot comprising a heel between and defined by the second interior wall and the exterior wall of the inner channel, the inner channel further comprising a locking notch projecting from the second interior wall and a ridge projecting from the exterior wall wherein, when the lid is pressed into the rim, the cleft slides by and engages the head of the locking tab, the locking notch slides by and engages the knob of the locking tab, and the ridge slides by and engages the shoulder, producing a liquid-tight fit, characterised in that the locking tab is set at an offset angle to the flexible finger.
Method for transmitting the stored data from a battery-operated electronic consumption meter to a data collector by radio, in which the data collector is temporarily or permanently in receive mode, and in which a bidirectional radio connection between the consumption meter and the data collector is used to transmit and receive the stored data and/or other data, in which the consumption meter is in a rest phase for most of the time, in which, although the consumption meter measures and stores data, it is not ready to transmit, in which the consumption meter periodically changes from this rest phase into readiness to transmit and attempts to set up a bidirectional radio connection to the data collector, in which, if successful, the stored data and/or other data are then completely or partially transmitted to the data collector or data are received from the data collector, and in which, both if successful and if unsuccessful, the consumption meter finally returns to the rest phase again in any case, wherein the consumption meter emits a short radio signal at intervals of time from the rest phase and then immediately changes to receive mode for a predefined period in order to set up the bidirectional communication with the data collector, wherein, if the data collector receives the short radio signal from the consumption meter, this data collector then emits a confirmation signal to the consumption meter, wherein, finally, after this confirmation signal has been received by the consumption meter, the latter completely or partially transmits the stored data and/or other data to the data collector and the latter receives the data, and wherein the short radio signal from the consumption meter transmits a transmission preamble and a sync word, characterized in that, after the bidirectional communication has been set up, the consumption meter transmits an ID word for identifying this consumption meter.
An aerosol provision system for generating aerosol for user inhalation, the system comprising: an aerosol generating article comprising an aerosolisable material, the aerosolisable material being a solid or a gel; and a control unit having a receptacle configured to receive the aerosol generating article, wherein the control unit is configured, in use, to generate aerosol from the aerosolisable material, wherein: the aerosol generating article includes a data storage unit configured to store an identifier identifying the aerosol generating article, and the aerosol generating article comprises a substrate and the aerosolisable material is provided adjacent the substrate, wherein the substrate includes at least one of: paper, card, and a metal foil; characterised in that the control unit is configured to receive the identifier from the data storage unit and, based on the received identifier, cause the control unit to automatically begin heating of the aerosol generating article. an aerosol generating article comprising an aerosolisable material, the aerosolisable material being a solid or a gel; and a control unit having a receptacle configured to receive the aerosol generating article, wherein the control unit is configured, in use, to generate aerosol from the aerosolisable material, wherein: the aerosol generating article includes a data storage unit configured to store an identifier identifying the aerosol generating article, and the aerosol generating article comprises a substrate and the aerosolisable material is provided adjacent the substrate, wherein the substrate includes at least one of: paper, card, and a metal foil; characterised in that the control unit is configured to receive the identifier from the data storage unit and, based on the received identifier, cause the control unit to automatically begin heating of the aerosol generating article.