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A vehicle control device comprising: a periphery-information detection unit that detects information on a periphery of a vehicle; a travel-state detection unit that detects a travel state of the vehicle; a travel controller that controls autonomous travel of the vehicle based on the information on the periphery detected by the periphery-information detection unit , the travel state detected by the travel-state detection unit , a higher-level action plan for reaching a destination set in advance, and a lower-level action plan for controlling at least one of a vehicle-speed target value and a steering target value to accomplish the higher-level action plan; actuator units each including a redundant configuration and used for the autonomous travel of the vehicle; a higher-level action-plan compensation-range computation unit that computes a compensation range for the higher-level action plan that allows travel in a state where performance of one of the actuator units has decreased; and a higher-level action-plan limiting unit that limits the higher-level action plan by using the compensation range computed by the higher-level action-plan compensation-range computation unit , characterized in that the travel controller controls the autonomous travel of the vehicle based on the higher-level action plan limited by the higher-level action-plan limiting unit even in a state where performance of the actuator units has not decreased. a periphery-information detection unit that detects information on a periphery of a vehicle; a travel-state detection unit that detects a travel state of the vehicle; a travel controller that controls autonomous travel of the vehicle based on the information on the periphery detected by the periphery-information detection unit , the travel state detected by the travel-state detection unit , a higher-level action plan for reaching a destination set in advance, and a lower-level action plan for controlling at least one of a vehicle-speed target value and a steering target value to accomplish the higher-level action plan; actuator units each including a redundant configuration and used for the autonomous travel of the vehicle; a higher-level action-plan compensation-range computation unit that computes a compensation range for the higher-level action plan that allows travel in a state where performance of one of the actuator units has decreased; and a higher-level action-plan limiting unit that limits the higher-level action plan by using the compensation range computed by the higher-level action-plan compensation-range computation unit , characterized in that the travel controller controls the autonomous travel of the vehicle based on the higher-level action plan limited by the higher-level action-plan limiting unit even in a state where performance of the actuator units has not decreased.
A method for estimating grain size of a metallic object by means of a laser ultrasonic (LUS) measurement equipment comprising a generation laser , a detection laser and a detector , the method comprising: - providing (S1) a laser pulse onto a surface of the object by the generation laser such that an ultrasonic pulse is generated in the object and such that an ultrasonic vibration is immediately generated on the surface, - measuring (S2) at least a first subsequent ultrasonic echo from the object by use of the detection laser and the detector, which ultrasonic echo is an echo from the ultrasonic pulse generated in the object, characterized in that the method further comprises: - measuring (S3) the ultrasonic vibration which is immediately generated on the surface, by use of the detection laser and the detector, and - estimating (S5) the grain size by use of an ultrasonic attenuation parameter based on the measured at least first subsequent ultrasonic echo, whereby the grain size is estimated by using the measured ultrasonic vibration which is immediately generated on the surface as reference to the measured at least first subsequent ultrasonic echo, whereby the reference is provided by comparing a spectral amplitude based on the measured at least first subsequent ultrasonic echo with a spectral amplitude based on the measured ultrasonic vibration which is immediately generated on the surface. - providing (S1) a laser pulse onto a surface of the object by the generation laser such that an ultrasonic pulse is generated in the object and such that an ultrasonic vibration is immediately generated on the surface, - measuring (S2) at least a first subsequent ultrasonic echo from the object by use of the detection laser and the detector, which ultrasonic echo is an echo from the ultrasonic pulse generated in the object, characterized in that the method further comprises: - measuring (S3) the ultrasonic vibration which is immediately generated on the surface, by use of the detection laser and the detector, and - estimating (S5) the grain size by use of an ultrasonic attenuation parameter based on the measured at least first subsequent ultrasonic echo, whereby the grain size is estimated by using the measured ultrasonic vibration which is immediately generated on the surface as reference to the measured at least first subsequent ultrasonic echo, whereby the reference is provided by comparing a spectral amplitude based on the measured at least first subsequent ultrasonic echo with a spectral amplitude based on the measured ultrasonic vibration which is immediately generated on the surface.
An information processing apparatus , comprising: an edit list generation unit arranged to generate, when a time length of a stream of content is unknown and when the reproduction of the stream starts at a time offset from a default reproduction start time, wherein the default reproduction start time is a reproduction start time of the content on a movie time scale, edit list information including empty edit list information specifying the offset and non-empty edit list information specifying, as a segment duration, a value set in advance as dummy edit list information; and a file generation unit arranged to generate a segment file in an MP4 Fragmented Movie format, the segment file containing the edit list information and the stream. an edit list generation unit arranged to generate, when a time length of a stream of content is unknown and when the reproduction of the stream starts at a time offset from a default reproduction start time, wherein the default reproduction start time is a reproduction start time of the content on a movie time scale, edit list information including empty edit list information specifying the offset and non-empty edit list information specifying, as a segment duration, a value set in advance as dummy edit list information; and a file generation unit arranged to generate a segment file in an MP4 Fragmented Movie format, the segment file containing the edit list information and the stream.
Mounting bracket for mounting guide rails , in particular guide rails for external venetian blinds or shutters, comprising a bracket foot having at least one continuous recess for fastening the mounting bracket to a wall , a bracket head to which the guide rail can be fastened, and a bracket arm which is arranged therebetween and connects the bracket foot to the bracket head , wherein the recess has a central longitudinal axis , wherein the extension of the longitudinal axis extends past the bracket head , characterised in that the bracket arm has a first leg and a second leg , wherein the legs are open in the direction of the bracket head and are arranged to converge in the direction of the bracket foot , wherein the first leg and the second leg are arranged at an angle (α) of 20° to 40° to one another, and wherein the first and the second leg are reversibly resilient.
A magnetic sensor comprising: a sensor substrate having an element forming surface on which a plurality of magnetic sensing elements (R1, R2, R3, R4) including first (R1) and second (R2) magnetic sensing elements are formed, a back surface positioned on an opposite side of the element forming surface , and first and second side surfaces substantially perpendicular to the element forming surface and the back surface and positioned opposite to each other; a first external magnetic member provided on the element forming surface and disposed between the first and second magnetic sensing elements (R1, R2); and a second external magnetic member having a first part covering the first side surface and a second part covering the second side surface , wherein the first magnetic sensing element (R1) is positioned between the first external magnetic member and the first part of the second external magnetic member in a plan view, wherein the second magnetic sensing element (R2) is positioned between the first external magnetic member and the second part of the second external magnetic member in a plan view, and wherein the first and second parts of the second external magnetic member protrude from the element forming surface , characterized in that the second external magnetic member further has a first overhanging part (OH1) bent toward the element forming surface side from the first part and a second overhanging part (OH2) bent toward the element forming surface side from the second part . a sensor substrate having an element forming surface on which a plurality of magnetic sensing elements (R1, R2, R3, R4) including first (R1) and second (R2) magnetic sensing elements are formed, a back surface positioned on an opposite side of the element forming surface , and first and second side surfaces substantially perpendicular to the element forming surface and the back surface and positioned opposite to each other; a first external magnetic member provided on the element forming surface and disposed between the first and second magnetic sensing elements (R1, R2); and a second external magnetic member having a first part covering the first side surface and a second part covering the second side surface , wherein the first magnetic sensing element (R1) is positioned between the first external magnetic member and the first part of the second external magnetic member in a plan view, wherein the second magnetic sensing element (R2) is positioned between the first external magnetic member and the second part of the second external magnetic member in a plan view, and wherein the first and second parts of the second external magnetic member protrude from the element forming surface , characterized in that the second external magnetic member further has a first overhanging part (OH1) bent toward the element forming surface side from the first part and a second overhanging part (OH2) bent toward the element forming surface side from the second part .
A drill pin for ligament repair and reconstruction with suture and/or graft passage comprising (a) a shaft having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the shaft has a first outer diameter , (b) an eyelet for suture passing located at the proximal end of the shaft , and (c) an oversized drill tip located at the distal end of the shaft , wherein the oversized drill tip has a second outer diameter , characterised in that the drill pin comprises at least one flute and wherein the second outer diameter is at least 1.5 times the first outer diameter .
A recombinant cell that is acetogenic and obligatory anaerobic, wherein the recombinant cell is a Clostridium bacterium the recombinant cell comprises first genes or second genes, the first genes comprise: a gene encoding CoA-dependent succinate semialdehyde dehydrogenase; a gene encoding 4-hydroxybutyrate dehydrogenase; a gene encoding 4-hydroxybutyryl-CoA transferase; a gene encoding 4-hydroxybutyryl-CoA reductase; and a gene encoding alcohol dehydrogenase, the second genes comprise: a gene encoding 2-oxoglutarate decarboxylase; a gene encoding 4-hydroxybutyrate dehydrogenase; a gene encoding 4-hydroxybutyryl-CoA transferase; a gene encoding 4-hydroxybutyryl-CoA reductase; and a gene encoding alcohol dehydrogenase, the first or second genes are expressed in the recombinant cell, and the recombinant cell produces 1,4-butanediol from at least one C1 compound selected from the group consisting of carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide. a gene encoding CoA-dependent succinate semialdehyde dehydrogenase; a gene encoding 4-hydroxybutyrate dehydrogenase; a gene encoding 4-hydroxybutyryl-CoA transferase; a gene encoding 4-hydroxybutyryl-CoA reductase; and a gene encoding alcohol dehydrogenase, a gene encoding 2-oxoglutarate decarboxylase; a gene encoding 4-hydroxybutyrate dehydrogenase; a gene encoding 4-hydroxybutyryl-CoA transferase; a gene encoding 4-hydroxybutyryl-CoA reductase; and a gene encoding alcohol dehydrogenase,
A phase measuring device for measuring a phase of a periodical input signal that changes periodically or a phase difference between periodical input signals by using a digital circuit, the device comprising: an A/D converter that digitizes the periodical input signal respectively at each predetermined sampling timing and outputs each resultant signal as a digital signal; a zero-crossing identification means operable to detect a change in sign of the digital signal; a counting processing unit that counts the number of times of zero-crossing detection by the zero-crossing identification means and calculates the number at each said sampling timing; a fraction processing unit that computes a fraction F x of the number of times of zero-crossing detection, on the basis of the digital signal at sampling timings immediately before and immediately after determination of zero-crossing by the zero-crossing identification means ; characterized in that the device further comprises an averaging processing unit that performs averaging on the basis of a sum of N output values calculated by the counting processing unit and a sum of the fractions F X computed by the fraction processing unit during a corresponding period, to compute a phase of the digital signal. an A/D converter that digitizes the periodical input signal respectively at each predetermined sampling timing and outputs each resultant signal as a digital signal; a zero-crossing identification means operable to detect a change in sign of the digital signal; a counting processing unit that counts the number of times of zero-crossing detection by the zero-crossing identification means and calculates the number at each said sampling timing; a fraction processing unit that computes a fraction F x of the number of times of zero-crossing detection, on the basis of the digital signal at sampling timings immediately before and immediately after determination of zero-crossing by the zero-crossing identification means ; characterized in that the device further comprises an averaging processing unit that performs averaging on the basis of a sum of N output values calculated by the counting processing unit and a sum of the fractions F X computed by the fraction processing unit during a corresponding period, to compute a phase of the digital signal.
Turbomachinery comprising: one of a compressor , a pump, a fan , and a turbine ; the turbomachinery further comprising: a contra-rotating compressor ; first and second sets of rotors configured to operate on a working fluid; and first and second sets of electric machines coupled to the respective first and second rotors ; wherein the electric machines comprise electric motors ; characterised in that the turbomachinery further comprises: a coupling arrangement arranged to couple adjacent rotors of the first and second rotor sets to provide for fixed ratio, contra-rotation of the first and second rotor sets . one of a compressor , a pump, a fan , and a turbine ; the turbomachinery further comprising: a contra-rotating compressor ; first and second sets of rotors configured to operate on a working fluid; and first and second sets of electric machines coupled to the respective first and second rotors ; wherein the electric machines comprise electric motors ; characterised in that the turbomachinery further comprises: a coupling arrangement arranged to couple adjacent rotors of the first and second rotor sets to provide for fixed ratio, contra-rotation of the first and second rotor sets . a contra-rotating compressor ; first and second sets of rotors configured to operate on a working fluid; and first and second sets of electric machines coupled to the respective first and second rotors ; wherein the electric machines comprise electric motors ; characterised in that the turbomachinery further comprises: a coupling arrangement arranged to couple adjacent rotors of the first and second rotor sets to provide for fixed ratio, contra-rotation of the first and second rotor sets .
A bicycle parking device comprising a stand , a trolley mounted in the stand , enabled to move in the stand on guides and connected to a lifting unit , and a wheel fixing mechanism mounted on the mentioned trolley , wherein the lifting unit has at least one elastic element with one end connected to an upper part of the stand , and the other end attached to the trolley , wherein the at least one elastic element is tight when the trolley is in an initial lower fixed position, and when a wheel of a bicycle is positioned to its initial horizontal parking position, the elasticity of the at least one elastic element ensures the lift of the trolley to an upper position, wherein a trolley fixing unit mounted in a lower part of the stand can be connected to the wheel fixing mechanism , which is constructed in such a way that, when the bicycle is in the initial horizontal parking position with the wheel placed in the wheel fixing mechanism , the wheel fixing mechanism fixes the wheel and affects the trolley fixing unit in such a way that it releases and allows the at least one elastic element to transfer the bicycle with the wheel fixed in the wheel fixing mechanism from the initial horizontal parking position to a rear vertical parking position, wherein, when lowering the wheel from the rear vertical parking position to the initial horizontal parking position, the wheel fixing mechanism affects the trolley fixing unit by transferring the trolley to its initial lower fixed position and releases the wheel, wherein the wheel fixing mechanism comprises a base , characterized in that a wheel holder is mounted in an upper part of the base , wherein a lever is mounted springily on an horizontal axis in a central part of the base and kinematically interacts with the wheel holder in such a way that when the wheel is placed in the wheel fixing mechanism , the wheel presses an upper arm of the lever thereby transferring the lever from its initial position to a second position where the lever affects the wheel holder in such a way that the wheel holder presses the rim of the wheel at the spokes of the wheel, and the lever has a lever fixer , which fixes the lever in the mentioned second position at the same time releasing the trolley fixing unit and allowing the at least one tight elastic element to lift the trolley together with the wheel fixing mechanism mounted on it and the wheel placed in it by transferring the bicycle to the rear vertical parking position, wherein, when lowering the wheel from the rear vertical parking position to the initial horizontal parking position, the lever fixer interacting with the trolley fixing unit affects the lever by returning it to its initial position where the trolley fixing unit fixes the trolley in its initial lower fixed position, and the wheel holder releases the wheel allowing the wheel to displace from the parking device.
A method for operating a battery exchange station to store information in a plurality of batteries being positioned in the battery exchange station for providing vehicle-specific information to various types of vehicles that are powered by exchangeable batteries and served by the battery exchange station, the method comprising: receiving a ratio based on the various types of vehicles served by the battery exchange station ; and preparing the batteries in the battery exchange station based on the ratio, by storing different sets of vehicle-specific information in memories associated with the plurality of batteries respectively in accordance with the received ratio. receiving a ratio based on the various types of vehicles served by the battery exchange station ; and preparing the batteries in the battery exchange station based on the ratio, by storing different sets of vehicle-specific information in memories associated with the plurality of batteries respectively in accordance with the received ratio.
Attachment method for attaching a heat-emitting device and a capillary heat pipe to a panel of a spacecraft wall , said method comprising the following steps: a) arranging at least one capillary heat pipe on at least a portion of the panel ; b) attaching female attachment bodies to the panel , the female attachment bodies protruding relative to said at least one capillary heat pipe ; c) placing a thermally-conductive and self-curing paste on at least a portion of the at least one capillary heat pipe or on at least one heat-emitting device , d) placing at least one heat-emitting device on the thermally-conductive and self-curing paste and on the female attachment bodies , said heat-emitting device bearing against the female attachment bodies , said heat-emitting device being in direct contact with the female attachment bodies , and e) attaching the heat-emitting device and said at least one capillary heat pipe to the panel by attaching male attachment members to the female attachment bodies . a) arranging at least one capillary heat pipe on at least a portion of the panel ; b) attaching female attachment bodies to the panel , the female attachment bodies protruding relative to said at least one capillary heat pipe ; c) placing a thermally-conductive and self-curing paste on at least a portion of the at least one capillary heat pipe or on at least one heat-emitting device , d) placing at least one heat-emitting device on the thermally-conductive and self-curing paste and on the female attachment bodies , said heat-emitting device bearing against the female attachment bodies , said heat-emitting device being in direct contact with the female attachment bodies , and e) attaching the heat-emitting device and said at least one capillary heat pipe to the panel by attaching male attachment members to the female attachment bodies .
A rotary wing Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, UAV , comprising a plurality of rotors , a camera and an explosive payload , wherein the UAV comprises a generally elongate body, and the camera and the payload are arranged substantially in-line within the body, wherein extending laterally from the body are the plurality of rotors on a support structure , wherein the plurality of rotors are arranged in a pair of matching sets, such that the matching sets extend from opposed sides of the body said rotors are located such that the two opposed pair of rotors lie on a plane substantially parallel with the longitudinal axis of the UAV.