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An apparatus, comprising: a handle for a surgical instrument, wherein the handle comprises a handle memory circuit for storing handle usage data for the handle, a processor circuit in communication with the handle memory circuit , and a battery cavity configured to receive a battery pack ; and an inspection station , wherein the inspection station comprises an inspection station processor circuit for determining one or more service recommendations for the handle based on the handle usage data stored in the memory of the handle and based on service recommendation criteria; characterised in that : the handle comprises power contacts configured to engage the power terminals of the battery pack and/or one or more signal contacts positioned in the battery cavity ; the inspection station is configured for connection to the handle when the battery pack is removed from the handle; the inspection station comprises a data and/or power adapter configured to fit within the battery cavity ; and the data and/or power adapter is configured to be placed in communication with the processor circuit of the handle via the power contacts and/or via the one or more signal contacts. a handle for a surgical instrument, wherein the handle comprises a handle memory circuit for storing handle usage data for the handle, a processor circuit in communication with the handle memory circuit , and a battery cavity configured to receive a battery pack ; and an inspection station , wherein the inspection station comprises an inspection station processor circuit for determining one or more service recommendations for the handle based on the handle usage data stored in the memory of the handle and based on service recommendation criteria; characterised in that : the handle comprises power contacts configured to engage the power terminals of the battery pack and/or one or more signal contacts positioned in the battery cavity ; the inspection station is configured for connection to the handle when the battery pack is removed from the handle; the inspection station comprises a data and/or power adapter configured to fit within the battery cavity ; and the data and/or power adapter is configured to be placed in communication with the processor circuit of the handle via the power contacts and/or via the one or more signal contacts. the handle comprises power contacts configured to engage the power terminals of the battery pack and/or one or more signal contacts positioned in the battery cavity ; the inspection station is configured for connection to the handle when the battery pack is removed from the handle; the inspection station comprises a data and/or power adapter configured to fit within the battery cavity ; and the data and/or power adapter is configured to be placed in communication with the processor circuit of the handle via the power contacts and/or via the one or more signal contacts.
A method for manufacturing micro molds for electroforming a piece having at least two levels, said method comprising the following steps: irradiation through a first photomask of a first photoresist layer applied to a substrate covered with a first conductive layer and defining the first level, polymerization of the first photoresist layer and removal of the unpolymerized photoresist layer, the upper horizontal surfaces of said first polymerized layer defining the base for a second level, depositing a second conductive layer on the cured first photoresist layer and on the parts of the first conductive layer not covered by the cured first layer , selective application of a protective layer to the horizontal surfaces of the first polymerized layer covered by the conductive layer by means of a stamp, removing the second conductive layer on the areas not protected by the protective layer removal of the protective layer , deposition, irradiation through a second photomask, and development of a second photoresist layer having a thickness, with respect to the substrate, greater than the first photostructured layer , the upper horizontal surfaces of said polymerized layer defining a second level of the micro mold and a base for a possible third level. irradiation through a first photomask of a first photoresist layer applied to a substrate covered with a first conductive layer and defining the first level, polymerization of the first photoresist layer and removal of the unpolymerized photoresist layer, the upper horizontal surfaces of said first polymerized layer defining the base for a second level, depositing a second conductive layer on the cured first photoresist layer and on the parts of the first conductive layer not covered by the cured first layer , selective application of a protective layer to the horizontal surfaces of the first polymerized layer covered by the conductive layer by means of a stamp, removing the second conductive layer on the areas not protected by the protective layer removal of the protective layer , deposition, irradiation through a second photomask, and development of a second photoresist layer having a thickness, with respect to the substrate, greater than the first photostructured layer , the upper horizontal surfaces of said polymerized layer defining a second level of the micro mold and a base for a possible third level.
A method of providing fault tolerant operation for a primary instance of a process executing on a processor, the process operative to perform an operation, produce a result based on the successful completion thereof and communicate the result to a recipient, the method comprising: performing, by a duplicate of the primary instance , each operation of a sequence of operations to be performed by the primary instance , subsequent to the operation being successfully completed by the primary instance and a result thereof being communicated to the recipient or after determination, by a fault detector coupled with both the primary and backup instances , that the primary instance will not successfully do so, the method further comprising: comparing a result of the performance of one of the sequence of operations by the primary instance with a result of the performance of the same one of the sequence of operations by the duplicate of the primary instance and indicating a failure of the duplicate of the primary instance , the primary instance , or a combination thereof, when the results are at least partially different.
Electrically conducting paper structure, specifically a heating element, with cellulose-containing fibre materials and electrically conductive fibres, characterized in that a plurality of continuous, electrically conductive filaments are embedded in the electrically conducting paper structure for contacting the electrically conducting paper structure from one end to the opposite end of the paper structure.
An analyzer probe for titrating a whole blood sample; the probe comprising: an elongated body defining a longitudinal axis extending between proximal and distal ends; a titration channel defined by the elongated body and extending therethrough along the longitudinal axis; a primary opening to the titration channel defined at the distal end of the elongated body; a bar extending across the titration channel along a first transverse axis, wherein the bar is configured to temporarily split a cross-sectional flow path of the titration channel at a first distal region thereof; and an interface defined toward the proximal end of the elongated body for operatively coupling the probe with a blood analyzer, where the probe is configured to draw a blood sample in through a proximal opening, through the titration channel and into the blood analyzer for analysis. an elongated body defining a longitudinal axis extending between proximal and distal ends; a titration channel defined by the elongated body and extending therethrough along the longitudinal axis; a primary opening to the titration channel defined at the distal end of the elongated body; a bar extending across the titration channel along a first transverse axis, wherein the bar is configured to temporarily split a cross-sectional flow path of the titration channel at a first distal region thereof; and an interface defined toward the proximal end of the elongated body for operatively coupling the probe with a blood analyzer, where the probe is configured to draw a blood sample in through a proximal opening, through the titration channel and into the blood analyzer for analysis.
An in vitro method for detecting and/or visualising pancreatic beta-cells comprising the steps of: a) labelling beta cells in a sample of a subject based on the presence of DPP6-K consisting of SEQ ID NO: 1, b) detecting or visualising the labelled beta cells. a) labelling beta cells in a sample of a subject based on the presence of DPP6-K consisting of SEQ ID NO: 1, b) detecting or visualising the labelled beta cells.
Device for applying a cosmetic product, characterized in that it comprises: a. a structure comprising a contact face and a handling face, the contact face comprising a base having a substantially elliptical contour; b. on the contact face of the structure, inside the elliptical contour of the base , a pair of notched rollers that are free to rotate about concurrent axes ; c. elastic suspension means for suspending said notched rollers relative to the structure; d. on the handling face of the structure, on the opposite side from the contact face, a grasping form in the form of a semi-ellipsoidal cap covering the entire contour of the base , the dimensions whereof are suitable for being grasped by the whole hand; e. on the contact face, an orifice for distributing a cosmetic product contained in a reservoir in hydraulic communication with said orifice, which orifice is substantially aligned with the point of intersection between the rotational axes of the rollers in the direction of use of the device, characterized in that the contact face includes, on the periphery thereof, a skirt made of a flexible material and suitable for sliding over the skin. a. a structure comprising a contact face and a handling face, the contact face comprising a base having a substantially elliptical contour; b. on the contact face of the structure, inside the elliptical contour of the base , a pair of notched rollers that are free to rotate about concurrent axes ; c. elastic suspension means for suspending said notched rollers relative to the structure; d. on the handling face of the structure, on the opposite side from the contact face, a grasping form in the form of a semi-ellipsoidal cap covering the entire contour of the base , the dimensions whereof are suitable for being grasped by the whole hand; e. on the contact face, an orifice for distributing a cosmetic product contained in a reservoir in hydraulic communication with said orifice, which orifice is substantially aligned with the point of intersection between the rotational axes of the rollers in the direction of use of the device, characterized in that the contact face includes, on the periphery thereof, a skirt made of a flexible material and suitable for sliding over the skin.
A phacoemulsification surgical console having a customizable non-linear custom phacoemulsification mode, comprising: an ultrasonic delivery tip; a foot pedal ; non-transitory computing code resident on a computing memory associated with a computing processor which, when executed by the processor, causes to be executed the steps of: receiving a percentage actuation of the foot pedal; calculating, including from a non-linear algorithm, a percentage actuation for the ultrasonic delivery tip corresponding to the received percentage actuation of the foot pedal; and dictating the calculated percentage actuation for the ultrasonic delivery tip to the ultrasonic delivery tip; and characterised in that the non-linear algorithm comprises at least one set point based on at least two user-defined parameters, and a multiplicative factor applied to the at least one set point, wherein the multiplicative factor is back-calculated to the set point from a maximum power level for the ultrasonic delivery tip, wherein the at least two user-defined parameters comprise a first foot pedal actuation percentage and a first power level. an ultrasonic delivery tip; a foot pedal ; non-transitory computing code resident on a computing memory associated with a computing processor which, when executed by the processor, causes to be executed the steps of: receiving a percentage actuation of the foot pedal; calculating, including from a non-linear algorithm, a percentage actuation for the ultrasonic delivery tip corresponding to the received percentage actuation of the foot pedal; and dictating the calculated percentage actuation for the ultrasonic delivery tip to the ultrasonic delivery tip; and receiving a percentage actuation of the foot pedal; calculating, including from a non-linear algorithm, a percentage actuation for the ultrasonic delivery tip corresponding to the received percentage actuation of the foot pedal; and dictating the calculated percentage actuation for the ultrasonic delivery tip to the ultrasonic delivery tip; and characterised in that the non-linear algorithm comprises at least one set point based on at least two user-defined parameters, and a multiplicative factor applied to the at least one set point, wherein the multiplicative factor is back-calculated to the set point from a maximum power level for the ultrasonic delivery tip, wherein the at least two user-defined parameters comprise a first foot pedal actuation percentage and a first power level.
A user equipment comprising: a transmitting/receiving section configured to perform transmission/reception of a signal using carrier aggregation where a first carrier in frequency-division duplexing, FDD, and a second carrier in time-division duplexing, TDD, are aggregated; and a control section configured to control the transmitting/receiving section to dynamically switch between uplink and downlink communication in the second carrier, wherein the control section is configured to control the transmitting/receiving section to allocate and transmit uplink control information dynamically either in the first carrier or in the second carrier. a transmitting/receiving section configured to perform transmission/reception of a signal using carrier aggregation where a first carrier in frequency-division duplexing, FDD, and a second carrier in time-division duplexing, TDD, are aggregated; and a control section configured to control the transmitting/receiving section to dynamically switch between uplink and downlink communication in the second carrier, wherein the control section is configured to control the transmitting/receiving section to allocate and transmit uplink control information dynamically either in the first carrier or in the second carrier.
A method for processing biometric information in an electronic device including a processor that operates at a normal mode or at a secure mode, the method comprising: detecting a biometric input event from a biometric sensor module at the normal mode; in response to the biometric input event, switching from the normal mode to the secure mode, obtaining sensed data from the biometric sensor module at the secure mode; creating biometric data based on the sensed data at the secure mode; performing biometric registration or biometric authentication based on the created biometric data at the secure mode; transferring result information of the biometric registration or the biometric authentication from the secure mode to the normal mode , switching from the secure mode to the normal mode; and providing result information of the biometric registration or the biometric authentication at the normal mode , wherein the sensed data is not accessible by the processor while the processor is operating at the normal mode, wherein the sensed data is accessible by the processor while the processor operates at the secure mode . detecting a biometric input event from a biometric sensor module at the normal mode; in response to the biometric input event, switching from the normal mode to the secure mode, obtaining sensed data from the biometric sensor module at the secure mode; creating biometric data based on the sensed data at the secure mode; performing biometric registration or biometric authentication based on the created biometric data at the secure mode; transferring result information of the biometric registration or the biometric authentication from the secure mode to the normal mode , switching from the secure mode to the normal mode; and providing result information of the biometric registration or the biometric authentication at the normal mode , wherein the sensed data is not accessible by the processor while the processor is operating at the normal mode, wherein the sensed data is accessible by the processor while the processor operates at the secure mode .
A compacting assembly for compacting a woven preform obtained by three-dimensionally weaving yarns in order to form a composite blade for a turbine engine, said preform having portions for predefining the airfoil , the root of the blade, and between the airfoil and the root , the tang of the blade, the compacting assembly comprising a shaper mold defining an upwardly open housing suitable for receiving a woven preform , and a vertically movable compacting tool for co-operating with the shaper mold to form a compacting assembly enabling said preform to be compacted when it is placed in the housing , wherein the compacting tool comprises at least a root portion , at least one tang portion , the root portion and the tang portion being separate, the compacting assembly further comprising a deformable skin covering at least part of the compacting tool facing the shaper mold.
A method of wireless communication in a mobile device , comprising: receiving (410; 610; 810; 830) a control signal having a first bandwidth; and receiving (425; 625; 820; 840) a data signal having a second bandwidth wider than the first bandwidth, wherein the control signal and the data signal are received over a single carrier frequency, wherein the control signal comprises an indication (415; 615) of a characteristic of the data signal, wherein the data signal is transmitted (425; 625; 820; 840) after the control signal such that the data signal and control signal are separated by a time interval, characterized in that the time interval is based on a switching latency of the mobile device. receiving (410; 610; 810; 830) a control signal having a first bandwidth; and receiving (425; 625; 820; 840) a data signal having a second bandwidth wider than the first bandwidth, wherein the control signal and the data signal are received over a single carrier frequency, wherein the control signal comprises an indication (415; 615) of a characteristic of the data signal, wherein the data signal is transmitted (425; 625; 820; 840) after the control signal such that the data signal and control signal are separated by a time interval, characterized in that the time interval is based on a switching latency of the mobile device.
Electric machine , in particular electric motor of a motor vehicle, with a stator , which has an electric coil and is covered at the end by a B-side end shield , and with a rotor with a shaft , which is mounted rotatably about an axis of rotation and is surrounded circumferentially by the stator , the B-side end shield having an electrical connection , to which one end of the electrical coil is fixed and with which it is electrically contacted, characterized in that the B-side end shield has a pocket , which runs in the axial direction (A) and into which the electrical connection is pressed, and the electrical connection comprising an insulation displacement contact , into which the end of the electrical coil is inserted.
A snow blower implement (100; 100'; 100"; 200) configured to be coupled to an implement interface of a power machine , the snow blower implement comprising: a power machine interface (110; 110'; 110"; 210) having a machine mount (112; 112'; 112"; 212) configured to engage the implement interface of the power machine; and a rotary snow blowing tool (120; 120'; 120"; 220) coupled to the power machine interface, the rotary snow blowing tool having a frame (122; 122'; 122"; 222) forming an auger housing, wherein the auger housing comprises: first and second spaced apart side plates (240; 242) on outer sides of the auger housing; at least one laterally extending section (244; 246; 248) between the first and second spaced apart side plates; characterised in that the auger housing further comprises an aperture (262; 264) formed in the at least one laterally extending section to provide an operator of the power machine with visibility, through the aperture, of an implement workspace. a power machine interface (110; 110'; 110"; 210) having a machine mount (112; 112'; 112"; 212) configured to engage the implement interface of the power machine; and a rotary snow blowing tool (120; 120'; 120"; 220) coupled to the power machine interface, the rotary snow blowing tool having a frame (122; 122'; 122"; 222) forming an auger housing, wherein the auger housing comprises: first and second spaced apart side plates (240; 242) on outer sides of the auger housing; at least one laterally extending section (244; 246; 248) between the first and second spaced apart side plates; characterised in that the auger housing further comprises an aperture (262; 264) formed in the at least one laterally extending section to provide an operator of the power machine with visibility, through the aperture, of an implement workspace. first and second spaced apart side plates (240; 242) on outer sides of the auger housing; at least one laterally extending section (244; 246; 248) between the first and second spaced apart side plates; characterised in that the auger housing further comprises an aperture (262; 264) formed in the at least one laterally extending section to provide an operator of the power machine with visibility, through the aperture, of an implement workspace.
A method for performing at least one of enhancing female sexual arousal, enhancing female sexual pleasure, and/or enhancing an ability to achieve or experience a more pleasurable orgasm for a female, wherein the method comprises: setting values for stimulus parameters ; applying a suction stimulus to the perineum of the female; applying an acoustic stimulus at the perineum of the female after applying the suction stimulus, wherein the acoustic stimulus comprises low energy shockwaves, focused shockwaves, radial shockwaves, or pressure pulses; and applying a vibrational stimulus to the perineum of the female after applying the acoustic stimulus, wherein the stimuli are applied one at a time in the same session. setting values for stimulus parameters ; applying a suction stimulus to the perineum of the female; applying an acoustic stimulus at the perineum of the female after applying the suction stimulus, wherein the acoustic stimulus comprises low energy shockwaves, focused shockwaves, radial shockwaves, or pressure pulses; and applying a vibrational stimulus to the perineum of the female after applying the acoustic stimulus, wherein the stimuli are applied one at a time in the same session.