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A computer-implemented method for processing digital images of a document, comprising: obtaining a plurality of digital images of the document; segmenting at least a first digital image of the plurality of images into pixels associated with a foreground of the first digital image and pixels associated with a background of the first digital image; detecting a plurality of contours in the segmented first digital image; deciding, for each detected contour of the plurality of contours, whether that contour is an open contour or a closed contour; drawing, for each detected contour of the plurality of contours, a bounding rectangle around that contour; determining an area of each bounding rectangle and detecting the bounding rectangle with the largest area based on the determined areas; and determining that one or more sides of the document is out-of-bounds of the first digital image based, at least in part, on the decisions by: determining that the bounding rectangle with the largest area bounds an open contour; and determining that the bounding rectangle with the largest area touches one or more edges of the first digital image. obtaining a plurality of digital images of the document; segmenting at least a first digital image of the plurality of images into pixels associated with a foreground of the first digital image and pixels associated with a background of the first digital image; detecting a plurality of contours in the segmented first digital image; deciding, for each detected contour of the plurality of contours, whether that contour is an open contour or a closed contour; drawing, for each detected contour of the plurality of contours, a bounding rectangle around that contour; determining an area of each bounding rectangle and detecting the bounding rectangle with the largest area based on the determined areas; and determining that one or more sides of the document is out-of-bounds of the first digital image based, at least in part, on the decisions by: determining that the bounding rectangle with the largest area bounds an open contour; and determining that the bounding rectangle with the largest area touches one or more edges of the first digital image. determining that the bounding rectangle with the largest area bounds an open contour; and determining that the bounding rectangle with the largest area touches one or more edges of the first digital image.
A self-lubricating flexible carbon composite seal comprising: a body formed from a flexible carbon composite; wherein the flexible carbon composite includes carbon microstructures and a binding phase that comprises a binder which binds the carbon microstructures by mechanical interlocking; the binder includes one or more of SiO 2 ; Si, B; B 2 O 3 ; a metal; or an alloy; characterized in that the body is annular, and in that the flexible carbon composite includes expanded graphite microstructures. a body formed from a flexible carbon composite; wherein the flexible carbon composite includes carbon microstructures and a binding phase that comprises a binder which binds the carbon microstructures by mechanical interlocking; the binder includes one or more of SiO 2 ; Si, B; B 2 O 3 ; a metal; or an alloy; characterized in that the body is annular, and in that the flexible carbon composite includes expanded graphite microstructures.
An information indicating method, comprising sending , by a terminal device, indication information to a network device, wherein the indication information is used to indicate additional spectrum emission requirement supported by the terminal device; wherein the sending , by a terminal device, indication information to a network device comprises: sending , by the terminal device, third indication information to the network device, wherein there are k bits that are multiplexed in the third indication information, the k bits are bits used to indicate the additional spectrum emission requirement supported by the terminal device, and K is a positive integer; wherein the method further comprises: receiving first configuration information sent by the network device, wherein the first configuration information is used to indicate an accessible cell of the terminal device, the accessible cell is determined according to the additional spectrum emission requirement supported by the terminal device. sending , by a terminal device, indication information to a network device, wherein the indication information is used to indicate additional spectrum emission requirement supported by the terminal device; wherein the sending , by a terminal device, indication information to a network device comprises: sending , by the terminal device, third indication information to the network device, wherein there are k bits that are multiplexed in the third indication information, the k bits are bits used to indicate the additional spectrum emission requirement supported by the terminal device, and K is a positive integer; wherein the method further comprises: receiving first configuration information sent by the network device, wherein the first configuration information is used to indicate an accessible cell of the terminal device, the accessible cell is determined according to the additional spectrum emission requirement supported by the terminal device. sending , by the terminal device, third indication information to the network device, wherein there are k bits that are multiplexed in the third indication information, the k bits are bits used to indicate the additional spectrum emission requirement supported by the terminal device, and K is a positive integer; wherein the method further comprises: receiving first configuration information sent by the network device, wherein the first configuration information is used to indicate an accessible cell of the terminal device, the accessible cell is determined according to the additional spectrum emission requirement supported by the terminal device.
A mechatronic device comprising two arms extending generally from a base in a first direction and shaped so as to be jointly handheld by an operator, the two arms comprising free ends forming a gripper and arranged to move closer together, by rotation, from a rest position to an active position, a motor housed in the base, an actuator mounted between the arms, and a means for controlling said actuator that is connected to the motor in a such a way as to be driven in translation in the first direction, the actuator having at least one first contact surface arranged to form a cam with at least one second respective contact surface situated on each arm , the first contact surface or surfaces remaining engaged with the respective second contact surface or surfaces, the means for controlling the actuator being arranged to control said translation movement of the actuator in order to produce a rotational movement of said arms , that applies a chosen force of the gripper in its active position, and wherein the chosen force is between 50 mN and 50 N and wherein the actuator is connected to the motor by means of a flexible coupling member .
Rotary cutting device, comprising a machine stand (12; 112), a first roller (30; 114) that is mounted rotatably on the machine stand (12; 112), a second roller (42; 116) that is mounted rotatably on the machine stand (12; 112), wherein either (i) the first roller (30; 114) is a tool roller and the second roller (42; 116) is a counter-roller , or (ii) the second roller is a tool roller and the first roller is a counter-roller, and wherein the second roller (42; 116) is mounted on the machine stand (12; 112) such that it is displaceable on a first displacement axis , and a cutting pressure device (52; 120) by way of which a cutting pressure is configured to be exerted between the second roller (42; 116) and the first roller (30; 114), characterized in that , in a support mode, the second roller (42; 116) is supported against a wedge device (62; 122), and in that the wedge device (62; 122) has at least one displaceable wedge element , wherein a displacement position of the at least one displaceable wedge element predetermines a spacing between the second roller (42; 116) and the first roller (30; 114), and in that there is associated with the at least one displaceable wedge element a drive device for a displacement movement of the at least one displaceable wedge element on a second displacement axis , wherein the drive device is adapted such that, when the second roller (42; 116) is raised relatively away from the first roller (30; 114) and the second roller (42; 116) is no longer supported against the wedge device (62; 122), the at least one displaceable wedge element is displaced automatically such that the second roller (42; 116) is once again supported against the wedge device (62; 122), in which case the second roller (42; 116) is at a spacing from the first roller (30; 114).
An ostomy appliance including: first and second walls connected to each other at or near their peripheries , the first wall having a stoma-receiving opening ; a connection member connected to the first wall for attaching the appliance to a user; a waste collecting chamber defined by the first and second walls for receiving waste and/or gas from the stoma-receiving opening; a further chamber defined by at least third and fourth walls which are connected to each other; a gas opening provided in either or both of the third or fourth walls for permitting waste gases to pass therethrough from the waste collecting chamber; a gas vent for permitting gases in the further chamber to escape to atmosphere; and characterised in that movement of the first and second walls away from each other, as a result of waste or gases entering the waste collecting chamber, increases or at least maintains the volume of the further chamber. first and second walls connected to each other at or near their peripheries , the first wall having a stoma-receiving opening ; a connection member connected to the first wall for attaching the appliance to a user; a waste collecting chamber defined by the first and second walls for receiving waste and/or gas from the stoma-receiving opening; a further chamber defined by at least third and fourth walls which are connected to each other; a gas opening provided in either or both of the third or fourth walls for permitting waste gases to pass therethrough from the waste collecting chamber; a gas vent for permitting gases in the further chamber to escape to atmosphere; and characterised in that movement of the first and second walls away from each other, as a result of waste or gases entering the waste collecting chamber, increases or at least maintains the volume of the further chamber.
A method for conveying a concave object having a lateral wall away from a mould , the method comprising the steps of: - providing a removing element , movable along a path (P), a guiding element and a positioning device for positioning the removing element at a distance from the guiding element which is variable along said path (P); - extracting the object from the mould and releasing the object onto a supporting surface in a position interposed between the removing element and the guiding element , while the removing element is at a distance from the object ; - displacing the removing element towards the object using the positioning device , so that the removing element makes contact with the lateral wall of the object ; - moving the removing element along a portion of said path (P), to convey the object towards a delivery position (PC). - providing a removing element , movable along a path (P), a guiding element and a positioning device for positioning the removing element at a distance from the guiding element which is variable along said path (P); - extracting the object from the mould and releasing the object onto a supporting surface in a position interposed between the removing element and the guiding element , while the removing element is at a distance from the object ; - displacing the removing element towards the object using the positioning device , so that the removing element makes contact with the lateral wall of the object ; - moving the removing element along a portion of said path (P), to convey the object towards a delivery position (PC).
An improved mobile paint booth having an inflatable frame comprising a plurality of inflatable vertical supports , said plurality of inflatable vertical supports comprising an inflatable corner support at each corner, and an inflatable middle support along a first wall ; an inflatable base support substantially in the shape of a "U" that connects each of said inflatable vertical supports , the base of said "U" being along the bottom of said first wall ; a first inflatable upper beam that connects a first set of said inflatable corner supports and said inflatable middle support ; a second inflatable upper beam that connects a second set of inflatable corner supports ; a second wall , said second set of inflatable corner supports being along said second wall ; at least one exhaust panel positioned in said second wall ; and air vents in said inflatable frame , whereby air can flow from within said inflatable frame into said paint booth through said air vents . a plurality of inflatable vertical supports , said plurality of inflatable vertical supports comprising an inflatable corner support at each corner, and an inflatable middle support along a first wall ; an inflatable base support substantially in the shape of a "U" that connects each of said inflatable vertical supports , the base of said "U" being along the bottom of said first wall ; a first inflatable upper beam that connects a first set of said inflatable corner supports and said inflatable middle support ; a second inflatable upper beam that connects a second set of inflatable corner supports ; a second wall , said second set of inflatable corner supports being along said second wall ; at least one exhaust panel positioned in said second wall ; and air vents in said inflatable frame , whereby air can flow from within said inflatable frame into said paint booth through said air vents .
A method of forming a component, comprising: depositing nanofibers onto at least one of first and second layers, the first and second layers each including ceramic-based fibers arranged in a ceramic-based matrix material, forming a prepreg; and bonding the first and second layers and the nanofibers to form a component; characterized in that : said nanofibers are arranged exclusively between said first and second layers and do not infiltrate said layers; the method comprises curing the prepreg to bond said layers and nanofibers; said first and second layers are bonded via said nanofibers; the depositing step includes depositing nanofibers directly onto at least one of the first and second layers, and the depositing step includes electrospinning or centrifugal spinning. depositing nanofibers onto at least one of first and second layers, the first and second layers each including ceramic-based fibers arranged in a ceramic-based matrix material, forming a prepreg; and bonding the first and second layers and the nanofibers to form a component; said nanofibers are arranged exclusively between said first and second layers and do not infiltrate said layers; the method comprises curing the prepreg to bond said layers and nanofibers; said first and second layers are bonded via said nanofibers; the depositing step includes depositing nanofibers directly onto at least one of the first and second layers, and the depositing step includes electrospinning or centrifugal spinning.
A variable-capacity cylinder, comprising a sliding vane and a sliding vane control structure comprising: a pin , provided on a lower side of the sliding vane , the pin having a first position capable of stopping the sliding vane and a second position capable of being separated from the sliding vane , a low-pressure passage is provided under the pin, characterized in that , a surface seal structure is provided between the pin and the low-pressure passage , and when the pin is at the second position, a surface seal is formed at a lower end of the pin ; wherein the pin is provided in a pin hole , the pin hole is a step hole, an inner diameter of a portion, close to the lower end, of the pin hole is smaller than an inner diameter of a portion of an upper side, and thus a step surface extending inward in a radial direction is formed at a portion, close to the lower end, of the pin hole ; a seal gasket is provided on the step surface, the lower end of the pin can be tightly pressed against an upper surface of the seal gasket , and the surface seal is formed between the lower end of the pin and the upper surface of the seal gasket . a pin , provided on a lower side of the sliding vane , the pin having a first position capable of stopping the sliding vane and a second position capable of being separated from the sliding vane , a low-pressure passage is provided under the pin, characterized in that , a surface seal structure is provided between the pin and the low-pressure passage , and when the pin is at the second position, a surface seal is formed at a lower end of the pin ; wherein the pin is provided in a pin hole , the pin hole is a step hole, an inner diameter of a portion, close to the lower end, of the pin hole is smaller than an inner diameter of a portion of an upper side, and thus a step surface extending inward in a radial direction is formed at a portion, close to the lower end, of the pin hole ; a seal gasket is provided on the step surface, the lower end of the pin can be tightly pressed against an upper surface of the seal gasket , and the surface seal is formed between the lower end of the pin and the upper surface of the seal gasket .
Apparatus, comprising: means for transmitting control signalling in one or more full OFDM multicarrier symbols reserved for the control signalling in a sub-frame, wherein the control signalling comprises signalling for downlink control channels and a common control signalling entry; and characterised in that the common control signalling entry includes a signal of the number of said one or more full OFDM multicarrier symbols reserved for the control signalling.
Measurement device for ascertaining the thermal conductivity of a fluid, having a fluid volume holding the fluid, a control device , and a sensor module arranged in the fluid volume , wherein the sensor module comprises a supporting body and a plurality of sensor wires that extend freely between in each case two contact positions of the supporting body , wherein one of the sensor wires serves as a heat source and is able to be energized for this purpose by the control device , wherein the control device is set up to capture , via at least two of the sensor wires that serve as temperature sensors (9 - 13) and are arranged at different distances from the heat source , temperature measurement values (34 - 37) that depend on the temperature at the respective temperature sensor (9 - 13), and to ascertain the thermal conductivity in dependence on the temperature measurement values (34 - 37), characterized in that the supporting body consists of an insulator material or a semiconductor material , in particular silicon, wherein the sensor wires are formed by the application of a conductive coating , in particular a metal or a metal alloy, on a respective support made from the same insulator material or semiconductor material that extends between the respective contact points .
Device for loading hair grafts into an implantation instrument of the Choi pen type, comprising an element comprising: - a first orifice connected to a central channel opening into a fluid-removal chamber ; - a second orifice able to communicate with the fluid-removal chamber and to define, with the central channel , a path so as to allow a needle of an implantation instrument to be introduced into said path via the second orifice ; - connecting means for connecting the fluid-removal chamber to a vacuum source ; - an accessory channel of a diameter substantially identical to the diameter of the central channel and opening perpendicularly, from a longitudinal face (F) of the device, into the central channel ; the first orifice being intended to be placed in communication with a first tubing intended to convey a graft such that the graft can be inserted into the needle of the implantation instrument , the accessory channel having an accessory orifice opening into the central channel and an accessory opening opposite the accessory orifice and positioned in the longitudinal face (F) of the device, and the accessory channel having, projecting outwards at its accessory opening , a fluidtight-connection means for fluidtight connection to a third tubing configured to be connected to a pressure sensor . - a first orifice connected to a central channel opening into a fluid-removal chamber ; - a second orifice able to communicate with the fluid-removal chamber and to define, with the central channel , a path so as to allow a needle of an implantation instrument to be introduced into said path via the second orifice ; - connecting means for connecting the fluid-removal chamber to a vacuum source ; - an accessory channel of a diameter substantially identical to the diameter of the central channel and opening perpendicularly, from a longitudinal face (F) of the device, into the central channel ; the first orifice being intended to be placed in communication with a first tubing intended to convey a graft such that the graft can be inserted into the needle of the implantation instrument , the accessory channel having an accessory orifice opening into the central channel and an accessory opening opposite the accessory orifice and positioned in the longitudinal face (F) of the device, and the accessory channel having, projecting outwards at its accessory opening , a fluidtight-connection means for fluidtight connection to a third tubing configured to be connected to a pressure sensor .
A gas turbine engine article comprising: a substrate including at least one step , the at least one step having an undercut (269; 369); and a thermally insulating topcoat disposed on the substrate , the thermally insulating topcoat including at least one fault extending from the at least one step , wherein the at least one step includes, relative to an outer surface of the thermally insulating topcoat , a proximal surface , a distal surface , and a sidewall that joins the proximal surface and the distal surface , and the undercut is in the sidewall , characterized in that : the sidewall and the proximal surface meet at a 90° corner . a substrate including at least one step , the at least one step having an undercut (269; 369); and a thermally insulating topcoat disposed on the substrate , the thermally insulating topcoat including at least one fault extending from the at least one step , wherein the at least one step includes, relative to an outer surface of the thermally insulating topcoat , a proximal surface , a distal surface , and a sidewall that joins the proximal surface and the distal surface , and the undercut is in the sidewall , characterized in that : the sidewall and the proximal surface meet at a 90° corner .