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A method of a wireless communication by a user equipment, UE , comprising: receiving a configuration update message based on a change in the uplink-downlink subframe configuration of at least one frame, wherein the configuration update message indicates a set of downlink subframes and a set of uplink subframes; receiving a device-to-device, D2D, resource message based on the change in an uplink-downlink subframe configuration of the at least one frame, wherein the D2D resource message indicates resources allocated for at least D2D communications and a number of radio frames for which the D2D resources are allocated after the change in the uplink-downlink subframe configuration; determining a subset of the resources in the number of radio frames to be used for performing at least D2D communications based on the received D2D resource message; and using the determined subset of the resources for D2D communications with another UE . receiving a configuration update message based on a change in the uplink-downlink subframe configuration of at least one frame, wherein the configuration update message indicates a set of downlink subframes and a set of uplink subframes; receiving a device-to-device, D2D, resource message based on the change in an uplink-downlink subframe configuration of the at least one frame, wherein the D2D resource message indicates resources allocated for at least D2D communications and a number of radio frames for which the D2D resources are allocated after the change in the uplink-downlink subframe configuration; determining a subset of the resources in the number of radio frames to be used for performing at least D2D communications based on the received D2D resource message; and using the determined subset of the resources for D2D communications with another UE .
A method for assessing tissue properties of a subject within a region of interest (ROI) that includes a breast using a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system, the method including steps comprising: (i) performing a pulse sequence that includes a flip angle selected to control T 1 related bias to acquire confounder-corrected, chemical-shift-encoded imaging data of the ROI that includes the breast; (ii) analyze the confounder-corrected, chemical-shift-encoded imaging data to determine a proton density water fraction (PDWF) map; (iii) using the PDWF map, quantifying a property of tissue within the breast; and (iv) using the PDWF map, generating a report indicating the quantified property of the tissue within the breast. (i) performing a pulse sequence that includes a flip angle selected to control T 1 related bias to acquire confounder-corrected, chemical-shift-encoded imaging data of the ROI that includes the breast; (ii) analyze the confounder-corrected, chemical-shift-encoded imaging data to determine a proton density water fraction (PDWF) map; (iii) using the PDWF map, quantifying a property of tissue within the breast; and (iv) using the PDWF map, generating a report indicating the quantified property of the tissue within the breast.
Method for producing bags , wherein the bags have a pocket for accommodating bag contents, and wherein the pocket has an opening into which to feed, and from which to remove, the bag contents, and wherein the opening can be concealed by a flap of the bag , and wherein the bags are produced from a continuous material web , wherein provision is also made for the continuous material web to be folded to give an at least to some extent two-layered continuous material web , and thereafter the two layers of the continuous material web are connected to one another by virtue of at least one connecting seam being applied, wherein the connecting seam is preferably interrupted and runs in the longitudinal direction of the material web , and thereafter a layer of the double-layered continuous material web is cut open by a preferably through-going severing cut to form the opening for the bags , and thereafter longitudinal and/or transverse seams for the bags are applied to the continuous material web , and thereafter the bags are separated from the continuous material web .
A containment body for making a capsule for making beverages, comprising: a bottom wall ; a lateral wall connected to the bottom wall at a peripheral portion of it; and an upper edge connected to the lateral wall on a side opposite to the bottom wall and delimiting an access opening for accessing an inner space of the containment body , the inner space being delimited at the bottom by the bottom wall and laterally by the lateral wall , in use a powdered food substance for making a beverage and one or more filtering elements being insertable in the inner space ; a central axis of the containment body being identifiable between a central point of the bottom wall and a central point of the access opening ; characterised in that the lateral wall , in a zone of it closer to the upper edge than to the bottom wall and distanced both from the bottom wall and the upper edge , is provided with one or more retaining elements projecting towards the central axis in a plane substantially perpendicular to the central axis, the one or more retaining elements forming between them and the bottom wall an undercut seat relative to the line of extension of the central axis, and the one or more retaining elements causing a narrowing of the inner space , perpendicularly to the central axis, relative to the portions of lateral wall which are immediately adjacent to the one or more retaining elements both towards the upper edge and towards the bottom wall . a bottom wall ; a lateral wall connected to the bottom wall at a peripheral portion of it; and an upper edge connected to the lateral wall on a side opposite to the bottom wall and delimiting an access opening for accessing an inner space of the containment body , the inner space being delimited at the bottom by the bottom wall and laterally by the lateral wall , in use a powdered food substance for making a beverage and one or more filtering elements being insertable in the inner space ; a central axis of the containment body being identifiable between a central point of the bottom wall and a central point of the access opening ;
A fuel system , comprising: a fuel tank ; a heat detector ; and a control circuit coupled with the heat detector and configured to detect that a thermal event has occurred, wherein the fuel system is configured to implement an emergency countermeasure in response to the detection of the thermal event and a change in the control circuit , characterized in that the heat detector is disposed in proximity to and outside of the fuel tank and configured to generate a signal indicative of the temperature at a location of the heat detector outside of the fuel tank , and the control circuit is configured to detect that a thermal event has occurred based on signals from the heat detector . a fuel tank ; a heat detector ; and a control circuit coupled with the heat detector and configured to detect that a thermal event has occurred, wherein the fuel system is configured to implement an emergency countermeasure in response to the detection of the thermal event and a change in the control circuit , characterized in that the heat detector is disposed in proximity to and outside of the fuel tank and configured to generate a signal indicative of the temperature at a location of the heat detector outside of the fuel tank , and the control circuit is configured to detect that a thermal event has occurred based on signals from the heat detector .
An electrophotographic photosensitive member comprising a support member and a photosensitive layer on the support member, wherein the surface layer of the electrophotographic photosensitive member contains a cured material, and the cured material is a copolymer of a hole transport compound having a chain-polymerizable functional group and a compound denoted by a formula (I) below in the formula (I), R 1 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, and R 2 represents a straight-chain non-substituted alkyl group having a carbon number of 7 or more or a branched non-substituted alkyl group having a carbon number of 7 or more.
A microwave ablation catheter for use in a branched luminal network, comprising: a coaxial cable configured to be coupled to a microwave energy source , wherein the coaxial cable includes an inner conductor , an outer conductor , and a dielectric disposed between the inner and outer conductors, and wherein at least a portion of the outer conductor is braided; a distal radiating section provided at the distal end of the coaxial cable and configured to deliver microwave energy to tissue; and an elongated housing defining a plurality of lumens in fluid communication with a fluid source , the plurality of lumens including: a first inflow lumen defined around the coaxial cable, the first inflow lumen configured to facilitate inflow of fluid to the distal radiating section; a second inflow lumen and at least one outflow lumen disposed around the first inflow lumen, the second inflow lumen configured to facilitate inflow of fluid to the distal radiating section, and the at least one outflow lumen configured to facilitate outflow of fluid from the distal radiating section. a coaxial cable configured to be coupled to a microwave energy source , wherein the coaxial cable includes an inner conductor , an outer conductor , and a dielectric disposed between the inner and outer conductors, and wherein at least a portion of the outer conductor is braided; a distal radiating section provided at the distal end of the coaxial cable and configured to deliver microwave energy to tissue; and an elongated housing defining a plurality of lumens in fluid communication with a fluid source , the plurality of lumens including: a first inflow lumen defined around the coaxial cable, the first inflow lumen configured to facilitate inflow of fluid to the distal radiating section; a second inflow lumen and at least one outflow lumen disposed around the first inflow lumen, the second inflow lumen configured to facilitate inflow of fluid to the distal radiating section, and the at least one outflow lumen configured to facilitate outflow of fluid from the distal radiating section. a first inflow lumen defined around the coaxial cable, the first inflow lumen configured to facilitate inflow of fluid to the distal radiating section; a second inflow lumen and at least one outflow lumen disposed around the first inflow lumen, the second inflow lumen configured to facilitate inflow of fluid to the distal radiating section, and the at least one outflow lumen configured to facilitate outflow of fluid from the distal radiating section.
A method for sampling and analyzing soil comprising the steps of: a) providing a soil sample container having sidewalls defining a cavity for receiving a sample therein, and having a unique identifier associated therewith; b) associating, on a database , a geographic position with the unique identifier, the geographic position comprising geographic coordinates corresponding to a location where the soil sample was taken; c) receiving the soil sample container with the soil sample contained therein, the soil sample having been previously collected and sent for analysis; d) compacting the soil sample while inside the soil sample container ; e) analyzing the soil sample while inside the soil sample container using a Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) system and generating analysis results; and f) associating, on the database , the analysis results with the unique identifier of the soil sample container . a) providing a soil sample container having sidewalls defining a cavity for receiving a sample therein, and having a unique identifier associated therewith; b) associating, on a database , a geographic position with the unique identifier, the geographic position comprising geographic coordinates corresponding to a location where the soil sample was taken; c) receiving the soil sample container with the soil sample contained therein, the soil sample having been previously collected and sent for analysis; d) compacting the soil sample while inside the soil sample container ; e) analyzing the soil sample while inside the soil sample container using a Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) system and generating analysis results; and f) associating, on the database , the analysis results with the unique identifier of the soil sample container .
A method of Electronic Article Surveillance, EAS, comprising: - providing a textile element ; - providing an EAS element , comprising an antenna subsystem integratable into the textile element and EAS electronics , in conductive communication with the antenna subsystem ; and - integrating the antenna subsystem into the textile element , wherein the EAS element comprises a motion sensor , - the motion sensor communicating sensor data to a controller , - the controller processing the sensor data to determine whether or not a motion is of a type for triggering enablement of a communication device or at least one communication operation, wherein a motion pattern specified by the sensor data is compared to a plurality of stored motion patterns, which include at least a motion pattern for walking, a motion pattern for running and a motion pattern for vibration caused by an air conditioner or fan, and wherein the communication device or at least one communication operation is enabled only when the location within a facility is actually being changed not when a fan is causing the EAS element to simply vibrate. - providing a textile element ; - providing an EAS element , comprising an antenna subsystem integratable into the textile element and EAS electronics , in conductive communication with the antenna subsystem ; and - integrating the antenna subsystem into the textile element , wherein the EAS element comprises a motion sensor , - the motion sensor communicating sensor data to a controller , - the controller processing the sensor data to determine whether or not a motion is of a type for triggering enablement of a communication device or at least one communication operation, wherein a motion pattern specified by the sensor data is compared to a plurality of stored motion patterns, which include at least a motion pattern for walking, a motion pattern for running and a motion pattern for vibration caused by an air conditioner or fan, and wherein the communication device or at least one communication operation is enabled only when the location within a facility is actually being changed not when a fan is causing the EAS element to simply vibrate.
An agricultural implement , comprising: a chassis ; and at least one shank carried by the chassis , the at least one shank includes a shank body configured to penetrate a soil top surface ; characterized in that a sensor is attached to an outer surface of the shank body having a probing area adjacent to the sensor , the sensor having a window ; and a sensor shield carried by the shank body in front of the sensor , the sensor shield having a deflecting surface that deflects an oncoming soil flow away from the sensor as the agricultural implement travels in a forward direction , the deflecting surface terminating adjacent to the probing area which thereby forces redirected soil into the probing area , the sensor shield having a lateral shield edge that is flush with the window . a chassis ; and at least one shank carried by the chassis , the at least one shank includes a shank body configured to penetrate a soil top surface ; characterized in that a sensor is attached to an outer surface of the shank body having a probing area adjacent to the sensor , the sensor having a window ; and a sensor shield carried by the shank body in front of the sensor , the sensor shield having a deflecting surface that deflects an oncoming soil flow away from the sensor as the agricultural implement travels in a forward direction , the deflecting surface terminating adjacent to the probing area which thereby forces redirected soil into the probing area , the sensor shield having a lateral shield edge that is flush with the window .
A fixing device for a multi-axis robot for fixing wood as a processing object during processing by the multi-axis robot , the device comprising a plurality of fixing units , each of the plurality of fixing units including: a support member including a first frame having a longitudinal direction along a vertical direction, a second frame having a longitudinal direction along the vertical direction and positioned away from the first frame in a horizontal direction, and an installation member positioned between the first frame and the second frame in a top view and configured to be able to mount the processing object ; and a plurality of pressing devices attached to the second frame , the plurality of pressing devices being capable of pressing the processing object inserted between the first frame and the second frame against the first frame , wherein the plurality of pressing devices are arranged at intervals in the longitudinal direction of the second frame , wherein the plurality of pressing devices includes a cylinder that allows forward movement of a cylinder rod by a pneumatic pressure or a hydraulic pressure, characterised in that , the fixing device further includes a long member having a longitudinal direction along the vertical direction, the long member being fixed to respective tips of a plurality of cylinder rods . a support member including a first frame having a longitudinal direction along a vertical direction, a second frame having a longitudinal direction along the vertical direction and positioned away from the first frame in a horizontal direction, and an installation member positioned between the first frame and the second frame in a top view and configured to be able to mount the processing object ; and a plurality of pressing devices attached to the second frame , the plurality of pressing devices being capable of pressing the processing object inserted between the first frame and the second frame against the first frame , wherein the plurality of pressing devices are arranged at intervals in the longitudinal direction of the second frame , wherein the plurality of pressing devices includes a cylinder that allows forward movement of a cylinder rod by a pneumatic pressure or a hydraulic pressure, characterised in that , the fixing device further includes a long member having a longitudinal direction along the vertical direction, the long member being fixed to respective tips of a plurality of cylinder rods .
Cover for a sanitary tub, having a support which is provided with supporting elements and is bonded to a hood made of an enameled steel sheet, wherein the hood has a substantially flat upper side and a circumferentially bent edge , and the support is arranged inside the bent edge on an underside of the hood , characterized in that the support is arranged on an outer edge over an unfilled gap having a width of between 1 mm to 6 mm spaced from the bent edge of the hood .
A device for detecting and recording animal behavior, the device comprising: a corral having an opaque upper enclosure and a transparent base surface, wherein the transparent base surface is sensitive to a footprint of the animal and the opaque upper enclosure prevents observation and light penetration via the top and sides of the opaque upper enclosure; a plurality of lights positioned around a periphery of the base surface, the plurality of lights emitting non-visible band lights that are totally internally reflected within the base surface; and an image capturing device beneath the base surface to capture both an image of a full footprint of the animal and an image of a toe print of the animal when the animal is standing on its toes; wherein the base surface is adapted to provide a stimulus to the animal; wherein, upon contact between the footprint of the animal and the base surface, the totally internally reflected light is frustrated and refracted out of the base surface, the refracted light being detectable by the image capturing device. a corral having an opaque upper enclosure and a transparent base surface, wherein the transparent base surface is sensitive to a footprint of the animal and the opaque upper enclosure prevents observation and light penetration via the top and sides of the opaque upper enclosure; a plurality of lights positioned around a periphery of the base surface, the plurality of lights emitting non-visible band lights that are totally internally reflected within the base surface; and an image capturing device beneath the base surface to capture both an image of a full footprint of the animal and an image of a toe print of the animal when the animal is standing on its toes; wherein the base surface is adapted to provide a stimulus to the animal; wherein, upon contact between the footprint of the animal and the base surface, the totally internally reflected light is frustrated and refracted out of the base surface, the refracted light being detectable by the image capturing device.
A bale bundling system for forming a pack of bales of hay or similar material, said pack comprising a plurality of layers of bales , said bales having a predetermined nominal width ("A"), comprising: - a frame capable of being attached to and pulled by a tractor, - a bale receiving surface on the frame , - a bale bundling chamber arranged on the frame to form a pack of bales disposed vertically in a longitudinal direction ("Y") of the pack , the bundling chamber comprising a bale entrance disposed in correspondence with the bale receiving surface , - a pushing device arranged to introduce bales into the bundling chamber through the bale entrance of the bundling chamber , - a vertically displaceable bale-lifting platform mounted to displace bales from a lower position to an upper position within the bundling chamber , and - retaining means for retaining bales in the upper position when the lifting platform recovers its initial lower position, characterised in that : - the pushing device comprises a compressing surface adapted to apply on a layer of bales an active compression force according to a transverse direction ("X") of the pack , inside the bundling chamber , - wherein said system comprises processing and control means configured to send a compaction signal to actuation means associated with the compressing surface so that the compressing surface applies the active compression force on the layer of bales , while the lifting platform vertically displaces the layer in the interior space of the bundling chamber . - a frame capable of being attached to and pulled by a tractor, - a bale receiving surface on the frame , - a bale bundling chamber arranged on the frame to form a pack of bales disposed vertically in a longitudinal direction ("Y") of the pack , the bundling chamber comprising a bale entrance disposed in correspondence with the bale receiving surface , - a pushing device arranged to introduce bales into the bundling chamber through the bale entrance of the bundling chamber , - a vertically displaceable bale-lifting platform mounted to displace bales from a lower position to an upper position within the bundling chamber , and - retaining means for retaining bales in the upper position when the lifting platform recovers its initial lower position, - the pushing device comprises a compressing surface adapted to apply on a layer of bales an active compression force according to a transverse direction ("X") of the pack , inside the bundling chamber , - wherein said system comprises processing and control means configured to send a compaction signal to actuation means associated with the compressing surface so that the compressing surface applies the active compression force on the layer of bales , while the lifting platform vertically displaces the layer in the interior space of the bundling chamber .