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A thermal print apparatus comprising: a thermal head configured to perform printing on a print medium (M); a platen roller configured to feed the print medium (M) by sandwiching the print medium between the thermal head and the platen roller; a medium detection sensor arranged downstream of the thermal head at a distance (Ls) from the thermal head shorter than an outer circumferential length of the platen roller ; a wrapping-around determination means configured to determine that the print medium (M) is wrapped around the platen roller if the print medium (M) is not detected by the medium detection sensor even when the print medium (M) is fed by a feed amount at which a leading edge of the print medium (M) reaches the medium detection sensor after starting of printing on the print medium (M); a particular key configured to feed the print medium (M) by a predetermined amount by rotating the platen roller forward when the wrapping-around determination means does not determine that the print medium (M) is wrapped around the platen roller , and the particular key is pressed; and a recovery processing means configured to feed the print medium (M) backward by reversely rotating the platen roller when the wrapping-around determination means determines that the print medium (M) is wrapped around the platen roller , and the particular key is pressed. a thermal head configured to perform printing on a print medium (M); a platen roller configured to feed the print medium (M) by sandwiching the print medium between the thermal head and the platen roller; a medium detection sensor arranged downstream of the thermal head at a distance (Ls) from the thermal head shorter than an outer circumferential length of the platen roller ; a wrapping-around determination means configured to determine that the print medium (M) is wrapped around the platen roller if the print medium (M) is not detected by the medium detection sensor even when the print medium (M) is fed by a feed amount at which a leading edge of the print medium (M) reaches the medium detection sensor after starting of printing on the print medium (M); a particular key configured to feed the print medium (M) by a predetermined amount by rotating the platen roller forward when the wrapping-around determination means does not determine that the print medium (M) is wrapped around the platen roller , and the particular key is pressed; and a recovery processing means configured to feed the print medium (M) backward by reversely rotating the platen roller when the wrapping-around determination means determines that the print medium (M) is wrapped around the platen roller , and the particular key is pressed.
A method for diagnosing a postoperative pulmonary infection in a patient who underwent surgery, comprising a step of measuring the concentration of endocan in a blood sample obtained from said patient, at a time point comprised between 3h and 30h after surgery.
A computer-implemented method comprising: obtaining a cognitive state of a driver of a partly-autonomous vehicle; determining a target cognitive state for the driver, wherein the target cognitive state is associated with a hazard facing the partly-autonomous vehicle and comprises a spatial attention in a direction of an object associated with the hazard; determining , based on the cognitive state and the target cognitive state and using a predictive model, an estimated saliency level for stimuli, wherein the estimated saliency level is configured to cause the driver to direct spatial attention to the stimuli and to change the cognitive state of the driver to the target cognitive state, wherein the estimated saliency level is configured to cause the stimuli to be supraliminal stimuli for the driver given the cognitive state; and outputting the stimuli at the estimated saliency level to be perceived by the driver, the method characterised in that the predictive model is trained based on the driver's response to past stimuli at different cognitive states and based on crowd-sourced data. obtaining a cognitive state of a driver of a partly-autonomous vehicle; determining a target cognitive state for the driver, wherein the target cognitive state is associated with a hazard facing the partly-autonomous vehicle and comprises a spatial attention in a direction of an object associated with the hazard; determining , based on the cognitive state and the target cognitive state and using a predictive model, an estimated saliency level for stimuli, wherein the estimated saliency level is configured to cause the driver to direct spatial attention to the stimuli and to change the cognitive state of the driver to the target cognitive state, wherein the estimated saliency level is configured to cause the stimuli to be supraliminal stimuli for the driver given the cognitive state; and outputting the stimuli at the estimated saliency level to be perceived by the driver, the method characterised in that the predictive model is trained based on the driver's response to past stimuli at different cognitive states and based on crowd-sourced data.
A method for generating an interface that is optimized for a present context, the method comprising: determining a present context for a user interface by analyzing image data depicting an environment proximate to the user interface; and generating the user interface that is optimized for the present context; characterized in that the determining comprises the location of a user relative to other people present in the environment proximate to the user interface and anticipating by analyzing the image data that one of a left-handed gesture or a right-handed gesture performed by a first user to interact with the user interface will interfere with another person present in the environment proximate to the user interface, and in that the generating comprises optimizing the user interface for use with the other of a left-handed gesture or a right-handed gesture, to avoid the anticipated interference. determining a present context for a user interface by analyzing image data depicting an environment proximate to the user interface; and generating the user interface that is optimized for the present context; characterized in that the determining comprises the location of a user relative to other people present in the environment proximate to the user interface and anticipating by analyzing the image data that one of a left-handed gesture or a right-handed gesture performed by a first user to interact with the user interface will interfere with another person present in the environment proximate to the user interface, and in that the generating comprises optimizing the user interface for use with the other of a left-handed gesture or a right-handed gesture, to avoid the anticipated interference.
A method for controlling a laundry drying machine of the type comprising a heat pump system having a refrigerant circuit for a refrigerant and comprising a drying air circuit for conveying a volume flow of drying air (A) in a laundry drum suitable for receiving laundry to be dried, said refrigerant circuit comprising: - a compressor with a variable rotation speed (Cs); - a first heat exchanger for a thermal coupling between said drying air circuit and said refrigerant circuit wherein the temperature of said drying air (A) increases and the temperature of said refrigerant decreases; and - a second heat exchanger for a further thermal coupling between said drying air circuit and said refrigerant circuit wherein the temperature of said drying air (A) decreases and the temperature of said refrigerant increases; wherein said method comprises the step of: - controlling the speed (Cs) or the power of said compressor ; characterized in that the method further comprises the step of: - controlling said volume flow of said drying air (A) in response to said speed (Cs) or said power of said compressor . - a compressor with a variable rotation speed (Cs); - a first heat exchanger for a thermal coupling between said drying air circuit and said refrigerant circuit wherein the temperature of said drying air (A) increases and the temperature of said refrigerant decreases; and - a second heat exchanger for a further thermal coupling between said drying air circuit and said refrigerant circuit wherein the temperature of said drying air (A) decreases and the temperature of said refrigerant increases; - controlling the speed (Cs) or the power of said compressor ; characterized in that the method further comprises the step of: - controlling said volume flow of said drying air (A) in response to said speed (Cs) or said power of said compressor .
A wireless communication system for communication between a truck and a trailer , the system comprising: a connector assembly coupled between the truck and the trailer , the connector assembly comprising a connector assembly housing ; a first wireless communication module coupled to electronic circuitry in the truck; and a second wireless communication module coupled to electronic circuitry in the trailer, wherein the first wireless communication module and the second wireless communication module are disposed within the connector assembly housing, wherein the connector assembly housing comprises electromagnetic shielding means arranged to reduce a transmission of electromagnetic radiation between the first and second wireless communication modules and an environment outside the connector assembly housing, and wherein the first wireless communication module and the second wireless communication module are configured to establish a wireless communication link therebetween. a connector assembly coupled between the truck and the trailer , the connector assembly comprising a connector assembly housing ; a first wireless communication module coupled to electronic circuitry in the truck; and a second wireless communication module coupled to electronic circuitry in the trailer, wherein the first wireless communication module and the second wireless communication module are disposed within the connector assembly housing, wherein the connector assembly housing comprises electromagnetic shielding means arranged to reduce a transmission of electromagnetic radiation between the first and second wireless communication modules and an environment outside the connector assembly housing, and wherein the first wireless communication module and the second wireless communication module are configured to establish a wireless communication link therebetween.
A cleaning tool , having a cleaning sheet and a holder for holding the cleaning sheet , wherein: the cleaning tool has a longitudinal direction in which the holder is inserted into the cleaning sheet and a transverse direction crossing the longitudinal direction, the cleaning sheet has a first region formed by a sheet member, a second region formed by a sheet member, and an insertion part which has an insertion space continuously extending in the longitudinal direction in order to allow the holder to be inserted between the first region and the second region , the holder has a holding part which is inserted into the insertion space of the cleaning sheet and holds the cleaning sheet , a tension applying part which is provided in the holding part and applies prescribed tension to the second region of the cleaning sheet , and a grip part which is connected to the holding part and designed to be held by a user, and when the holding part of the holder is inserted into the insertion part of the cleaning sheet , the tension applying part of the holding part applies tension to the second region of the cleaning sheet so that the second region forms a tension part, and the sheet member extending in the transverse direction in the tension part is moved in a direction toward the first region , characterized in that the cleaning sheet is configured to have a high-rigidity region having high rigidity and a low-rigidity region having lower rigidity than the high-rigidity region . the cleaning tool has a longitudinal direction in which the holder is inserted into the cleaning sheet and a transverse direction crossing the longitudinal direction, the cleaning sheet has a first region formed by a sheet member, a second region formed by a sheet member, and an insertion part which has an insertion space continuously extending in the longitudinal direction in order to allow the holder to be inserted between the first region and the second region , the holder has a holding part which is inserted into the insertion space of the cleaning sheet and holds the cleaning sheet , a tension applying part which is provided in the holding part and applies prescribed tension to the second region of the cleaning sheet , and a grip part which is connected to the holding part and designed to be held by a user, and when the holding part of the holder is inserted into the insertion part of the cleaning sheet , the tension applying part of the holding part applies tension to the second region of the cleaning sheet so that the second region forms a tension part, and the sheet member extending in the transverse direction in the tension part is moved in a direction toward the first region , characterized in that the cleaning sheet is configured to have a high-rigidity region having high rigidity and a low-rigidity region having lower rigidity than the high-rigidity region .
A motorized torque controllable exercise machine apparatus comprising: 1) a series elastic actuator, comprising: 1.1) a series elastic torque sensor , comprising: 1.1.1) a torsion spring , having an input side and an output side; 1.1.2) at least one spring position sensor , configured to measure a deflection of the torsion spring ; 1.2) a geared rotating variable speed motor, comprising a motor attached to a gear reducer ; 1.3) a programmable motor controller ; 2) a load transfer mechanism , comprising a pulley or spool; wherein the at least one spring position sensors is in communication with the programmable motor controller ; and wherein the geared rotating variable speed motor is connected with the input side of the torsion spring , and the load transfer mechanism is connected with the output side of the torsion spring . 1) a series elastic actuator, comprising: 1.1) a series elastic torque sensor , comprising: 1.1.1) a torsion spring , having an input side and an output side; 1.1.2) at least one spring position sensor , configured to measure a deflection of the torsion spring ; 1.2) a geared rotating variable speed motor, comprising a motor attached to a gear reducer ; 1.3) a programmable motor controller ; 1.1) a series elastic torque sensor , comprising: 1.1.1) a torsion spring , having an input side and an output side; 1.1.2) at least one spring position sensor , configured to measure a deflection of the torsion spring ; 1.1.1) a torsion spring , having an input side and an output side; 1.1.2) at least one spring position sensor , configured to measure a deflection of the torsion spring ; 1.2) a geared rotating variable speed motor, comprising a motor attached to a gear reducer ; 1.3) a programmable motor controller ; 2) a load transfer mechanism , comprising a pulley or spool;
A compound of formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; for use in the treatment of a disease or disorder mediated by Btk; wherein, R1 is hydrogen, C 1 -C 6 alkyl optionally substituted by hydroxy; R2 is hydrogen or halogen; R3 is hydrogen or halogen; R4 is hydrogen; R5 is hydrogen or halogen; or R4 and R5 are attached to each other and stand for a bond, -CH 2 -, -CH 2 -CH 2 - , - CH=CH-, -CH=CH-CH 2 -; -CH 2 -CH=CH-; or -CH 2 -CH 2 -CH 2 -; R6 and R7 stand independently from each other for H, C 1 -C 6 alkyl optionally substituted by hydroxyl, C 3 -C 6 cycloalkyl optionally substituted by halogen or hydroxy, or halogen; R8, R9, R, R', R10 and R11 independently from each other stand for H, or C 1 -C 6 alkyl optionally substituted by C1-C6 alkoxy; or any two of R8, R9, R, R', R10 and R11 together with the carbon atom to which they are bound may form a 3 - 6 membered saturated carbocyclic ring; R12 is hydrogen or C 1 -C 6 alkyl optionally substituted by halogen or C 1 -C 6 alkoxy; or R12 and any one of R8, R9, R, R', R10 or R11 together with the atoms to which they are bound may form a 4, 5, 6 or 7 membered azacyclic ring, which ring may optionally be substituted by halogen, cyano, hydroxyl, C 1 -C 6 alkyl or C 1 -C 6 alkoxy; n is 0 or 1; and R13 is C 2 -C 6 alkenyl optionally substituted by C 1 -C 6 alkyl, C 1 -C 6 alkoxy or N,N-di-C 1 -C 6 alkyl amino; C 2 -C 6 alkynyl optionally substituted by C 1 -C 6 alkyl or C 1 -C 6 alkoxy; or C 2 -C 6 alkylenyl oxide optionally substituted by C 1 -C 6 alkyl. for use in the treatment of a disease or disorder mediated by Btk; wherein, R1 is hydrogen, C 1 -C 6 alkyl optionally substituted by hydroxy; R2 is hydrogen or halogen; R3 is hydrogen or halogen; R4 is hydrogen; R5 is hydrogen or halogen; or R4 and R5 are attached to each other and stand for a bond, -CH 2 -, -CH 2 -CH 2 - , - CH=CH-, -CH=CH-CH 2 -; -CH 2 -CH=CH-; or -CH 2 -CH 2 -CH 2 -; R6 and R7 stand independently from each other for H, C 1 -C 6 alkyl optionally substituted by hydroxyl, C 3 -C 6 cycloalkyl optionally substituted by halogen or hydroxy, or halogen; R8, R9, R, R', R10 and R11 independently from each other stand for H, or C 1 -C 6 alkyl optionally substituted by C1-C6 alkoxy; or any two of R8, R9, R, R', R10 and R11 together with the carbon atom to which they are bound may form a 3 - 6 membered saturated carbocyclic ring; R12 is hydrogen or C 1 -C 6 alkyl optionally substituted by halogen or C 1 -C 6 alkoxy; or R12 and any one of R8, R9, R, R', R10 or R11 together with the atoms to which they are bound may form a 4, 5, 6 or 7 membered azacyclic ring, which ring may optionally be substituted by halogen, cyano, hydroxyl, C 1 -C 6 alkyl or C 1 -C 6 alkoxy; n is 0 or 1; and R13 is C 2 -C 6 alkenyl optionally substituted by C 1 -C 6 alkyl, C 1 -C 6 alkoxy or N,N-di-C 1 -C 6 alkyl amino; C 2 -C 6 alkynyl optionally substituted by C 1 -C 6 alkyl or C 1 -C 6 alkoxy; or C 2 -C 6 alkylenyl oxide optionally substituted by C 1 -C 6 alkyl.
A computer-implemented method for modeling slug flow in a multiphase fluid flow within one or more conduits, the method comprising: receiving a fluid flow model comprising a representation of the one or more conduits and a multiphase fluid flow therein; identifying conditions for slug precursor formation in a region where the multiphase fluid flow is separated; in the event that conditions for slug precursor formation are identified, determining , using a processor, a slug birth rate in the multiphase fluid flow, wherein the slug birth rate is determined based at least partially on a difference between a slug front velocity and a slug tail velocity; identifying conditions for slug bubble precursor formation in a region where the multiphase fluid flow is dispersed; in the event that conditions for slug bubble precursor formation are identified, determining , using a processor, a slug bubble birth rate in the multiphase fluid flow, wherein the slug bubble birth rate is determined based at least partially on a difference between a slug front velocity and a slug tail velocity; initiating a slug in a fluid flow model of the multiphase fluid based at least partially on the slug birth rate; and initiating a slug bubble in the fluid flow model of the multiphase fluid flow based at least partially on the slug bubble birth rate; and displaying data representative of the slug flow in the fluid flow model after the slug is initiated or after the slug bubble is initiated, wherein the displayed data is for use in the design, operation and optimization of multiphase flow in pipelines and pipeline networks for the production of hydrocarbons. receiving a fluid flow model comprising a representation of the one or more conduits and a multiphase fluid flow therein; identifying conditions for slug precursor formation in a region where the multiphase fluid flow is separated; in the event that conditions for slug precursor formation are identified, determining , using a processor, a slug birth rate in the multiphase fluid flow, wherein the slug birth rate is determined based at least partially on a difference between a slug front velocity and a slug tail velocity; identifying conditions for slug bubble precursor formation in a region where the multiphase fluid flow is dispersed; in the event that conditions for slug bubble precursor formation are identified, determining , using a processor, a slug bubble birth rate in the multiphase fluid flow, wherein the slug bubble birth rate is determined based at least partially on a difference between a slug front velocity and a slug tail velocity; initiating a slug in a fluid flow model of the multiphase fluid based at least partially on the slug birth rate; and initiating a slug bubble in the fluid flow model of the multiphase fluid flow based at least partially on the slug bubble birth rate; and displaying data representative of the slug flow in the fluid flow model after the slug is initiated or after the slug bubble is initiated, wherein the displayed data is for use in the design, operation and optimization of multiphase flow in pipelines and pipeline networks for the production of hydrocarbons.
A tissue fastener, comprising: an elongated filament having a leading end and a trailing end ; a needle guide disposed on the leading end, wherein the needle guide is configured to be engaged by a needle during deployment and configured to facilitate advancement of the needle guide through at least one of a tissue and a prosthetic material and comprising means for resisting retraction of the needle guide; and a retention member disposed on the trailing end, the retention member being configured to resist advancement through at least one of the tissue and the prosthetic material characterised in that the needle guide is shaped into one of a loop, a circle, an ellipse and an oval an elongated filament having a leading end and a trailing end ; a needle guide disposed on the leading end, wherein the needle guide is configured to be engaged by a needle during deployment and configured to facilitate advancement of the needle guide through at least one of a tissue and a prosthetic material and comprising means for resisting retraction of the needle guide; and a retention member disposed on the trailing end, the retention member being configured to resist advancement through at least one of the tissue and the prosthetic material characterised in that the needle guide is shaped into one of a loop, a circle, an ellipse and an oval