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A method (M100) of processing an audio signal, said method (M100) comprising: based on information from the audio signal, selecting (T100) one among a plurality of entries of a codebook; determining (T200) locations, in a frequency domain, of zero-valued elements of a first signal that is based on the selected codebook entry; calculating (T300) energy of the audio signal at the determined frequency-domain locations; calculating (T400) a value of a measure of a distribution of the energy of the audio signal among the determined frequency-domain locations, wherein said calculated value is based on a relation between (A) a total energy of a proper subset of the elements of the audio signal at said determined frequency-domain locations and (B) a total energy of the elements of the audio signal at said determined frequency-domain locations; and based on said calculated energy and said calculated value, calculating (T500) a noise injection gain factor. based on information from the audio signal, selecting (T100) one among a plurality of entries of a codebook; determining (T200) locations, in a frequency domain, of zero-valued elements of a first signal that is based on the selected codebook entry; calculating (T300) energy of the audio signal at the determined frequency-domain locations; calculating (T400) a value of a measure of a distribution of the energy of the audio signal among the determined frequency-domain locations, wherein said calculated value is based on a relation between (A) a total energy of a proper subset of the elements of the audio signal at said determined frequency-domain locations and (B) a total energy of the elements of the audio signal at said determined frequency-domain locations; and based on said calculated energy and said calculated value, calculating (T500) a noise injection gain factor.
An intelligent power tap for a network system, comprising: a circuit board ; a microcontroller disposed on the circuit board, wherein the microcontroller is configured to report a geographical location of the intelligent power tap; a physical layer network interface connected to the microcontroller and the network system; a switch controlled by the microcontroller, wherein the switch is capable of shutting off a network power (NP+) to be injected into the network system; a first voltage sensor that senses incoming voltage to the intelligent power tap; and a second voltage sensor that senses a network voltage to be injected into a network power zone of the network system, wherein the microcontroller is configured to shut off the network power and broadcast a first warning message over the network system when determining that the network voltage is not within a first preset voltage range for a preset period of time; and wherein the first preset voltage range is defined by a first and a second voltage threshold. a circuit board ; a microcontroller disposed on the circuit board, wherein the microcontroller is configured to report a geographical location of the intelligent power tap; a physical layer network interface connected to the microcontroller and the network system; a switch controlled by the microcontroller, wherein the switch is capable of shutting off a network power (NP+) to be injected into the network system; a first voltage sensor that senses incoming voltage to the intelligent power tap; and a second voltage sensor that senses a network voltage to be injected into a network power zone of the network system, wherein the microcontroller is configured to shut off the network power and broadcast a first warning message over the network system when determining that the network voltage is not within a first preset voltage range for a preset period of time; and wherein the first preset voltage range is defined by a first and a second voltage threshold.
A cell imaging device comprising: a sample cell comprising an internal space for holding a liquid sample containing cells; an imaging unit comprising an objective lens and configured to take images of cells contained in the liquid sample held in the internal space ; and a first drive unit configured to move the sample cell in a first direction; characterised in that : the cell imaging device further comprises: a second drive unit configured to move the objective lens in a second direction that is different from the first direction; and a controller configured to control the first drive unit , and the second drive unit to move the sample cell and the objective lens in the first direction and the second direction, respectively, and control the imaging unit to take images of cells contained in the liquid sample held in the internal space at a plurality of imaging positions, while the sample cell and the objective lens are continually moving in the first direction and the second direction, respectively. a sample cell comprising an internal space for holding a liquid sample containing cells; an imaging unit comprising an objective lens and configured to take images of cells contained in the liquid sample held in the internal space ; and a first drive unit configured to move the sample cell in a first direction; characterised in that : the cell imaging device further comprises: a second drive unit configured to move the objective lens in a second direction that is different from the first direction; and a controller configured to control the first drive unit , and the second drive unit to move the sample cell and the objective lens in the first direction and the second direction, respectively, and control the imaging unit to take images of cells contained in the liquid sample held in the internal space at a plurality of imaging positions, while the sample cell and the objective lens are continually moving in the first direction and the second direction, respectively.
A Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopic Imaging (MRSI) system , comprising: a structure identifier that is configured to identify a predetermined segmented structure in segmented MRI image data; a positioning rules bank which is configured to store rules for positioning a volume of interest (VOI) with respect to the identified predetermined segmented structure of the segmented MRI image data for a Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopic (MRS) biochemical composition analysis; and a volume of interest generator that is configured to position the volume of interest with respect to the identified predetermined segmented structure based on one or more of the rules for positioning the volume of interest with respect to the identified predetermined segmented structure wherein the MRSI system further comprises a MRS analyzer configured to determine a biochemical composition of the volume of interest (VOI) positioned in the segmented structure. a structure identifier that is configured to identify a predetermined segmented structure in segmented MRI image data; a positioning rules bank which is configured to store rules for positioning a volume of interest (VOI) with respect to the identified predetermined segmented structure of the segmented MRI image data for a Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopic (MRS) biochemical composition analysis; and a volume of interest generator that is configured to position the volume of interest with respect to the identified predetermined segmented structure based on one or more of the rules for positioning the volume of interest with respect to the identified predetermined segmented structure wherein the MRSI system further comprises a MRS analyzer configured to determine a biochemical composition of the volume of interest (VOI) positioned in the segmented structure.
A heat transfer fluid additive composition comprising: greater than or equal to 15 wt% of an aliphatic carboxylate, based on the total weight of the composition; an azole compound; a base; and water, wherein the base is present in an amount sufficient to obtain a pH of 7 to 10.5 when the heat transfer additive composition is diluted by 50 volume % with water; wherein said composition is free of silicate and amines; and wherein the aliphatic carboxylate is selected from 2-ethyl hexanoic acid, hexanoic acid, heptanoic acid, octanoic acid, neodecanoic acid, decanoic acid, nonanoic acid, isoheptanoic acid, dodecanoic acid, and a combination thereof. greater than or equal to 15 wt% of an aliphatic carboxylate, based on the total weight of the composition; an azole compound; a base; and water, wherein the base is present in an amount sufficient to obtain a pH of 7 to 10.5 when the heat transfer additive composition is diluted by 50 volume % with water; wherein said composition is free of silicate and amines; and wherein the aliphatic carboxylate is selected from 2-ethyl hexanoic acid, hexanoic acid, heptanoic acid, octanoic acid, neodecanoic acid, decanoic acid, nonanoic acid, isoheptanoic acid, dodecanoic acid, and a combination thereof.
A viscoelastic fluid composition, comprising: (a) a hydrocarbon fluid having a total paraffinic hydrocarbon content of at least 95 wt% relative to the weight of the hydrocarbon fluid and an aromatic content of 3.0 wt% or less relative to the weight of the hydrocarbon fluid, the hydrocarbon fluid having an initial boiling point of 95°C to 280°C and a final boiling point of 100°C to 315°C; and (b) 3.0 wt% to 10.0 wt%, relative to the weight of the hydrocarbon fluid, of a thickening agent comprising a block copolymer having a peak molecular weight of 10,000 g/mol to 500,000 g/mol, wherein the block copolymer is selected from di- and tri-block copolymers, wherein at least one end block of the block copolymer comprises an aromatic polymer which is polystyrene, wherein the weight of said at least one end block is 20 wt% to 50 wt% of the block copolymer, and wherein the block copolymer comprises at least one aliphatic polymer block, said at least one aliphatic polymer block comprising polyethylene, polypropylene, polybutylene, polyisobutylene, polybutadiene, polyisoprene, a combination thereof, or a copolymer of at least two monomers selected from the group consisting of ethylene, propylene, butylene, isobutylene, and butadiene. (a) a hydrocarbon fluid having a total paraffinic hydrocarbon content of at least 95 wt% relative to the weight of the hydrocarbon fluid and an aromatic content of 3.0 wt% or less relative to the weight of the hydrocarbon fluid, the hydrocarbon fluid having an initial boiling point of 95°C to 280°C and a final boiling point of 100°C to 315°C; and (b) 3.0 wt% to 10.0 wt%, relative to the weight of the hydrocarbon fluid, of a thickening agent comprising a block copolymer having a peak molecular weight of 10,000 g/mol to 500,000 g/mol, wherein the block copolymer is selected from di- and tri-block copolymers, wherein at least one end block of the block copolymer comprises an aromatic polymer which is polystyrene, wherein the weight of said at least one end block is 20 wt% to 50 wt% of the block copolymer, and wherein the block copolymer comprises at least one aliphatic polymer block, said at least one aliphatic polymer block comprising polyethylene, polypropylene, polybutylene, polyisobutylene, polybutadiene, polyisoprene, a combination thereof, or a copolymer of at least two monomers selected from the group consisting of ethylene, propylene, butylene, isobutylene, and butadiene.
A parking control method of executing a control instruction for moving a vehicle (V) along a parking route, the parking route being calculated based on an operation command acquired from an operator (M) located outside the vehicle, the parking control method characterized by : detecting a relative altitude (H) between a first height position of the operator and a second height position of the vehicle; when a height of the first height position of the operator and a height of the second height position of the vehicle are different and the relative altitude between the operator and the vehicle is a first threshold (TH1) or more and less than a second threshold (TH2), moving the vehicle along the parking route at a first speed (V1) set in the control instruction when the relative altitude is the second threshold or more and less than a third threshold (TH3) higher than the second threshold, moving the vehicle along the parking route at a second speed (MV) lower than the first speed and higher than zero; and when the relative altitude is the third threshold or more, suspending or cancelling execution of the control instruction. a parking route, the parking route being calculated based on an operation command acquired from an operator (M) located outside the vehicle, the parking control method characterized by : detecting a relative altitude (H) between a first height position of the operator and a second height position of the vehicle; when a height of the first height position of the operator and a height of the second height position of the vehicle are different and the relative altitude between the operator and the vehicle is a first threshold (TH1) or more and less than a second threshold (TH2), moving the vehicle along the parking route at a first speed (V1) set in the control instruction when the relative altitude is the second threshold or more and less than a third threshold (TH3) higher than the second threshold, moving the vehicle along the parking route at a second speed (MV) lower than the first speed and higher than zero; and when the relative altitude is the third threshold or more, suspending or cancelling execution of the control instruction. detecting a relative altitude (H) between a first height position of the operator and a second height position of the vehicle; when a height of the first height position of the operator and a height of the second height position of the vehicle are different and the relative altitude between the operator and the vehicle is a first threshold (TH1) or more and less than a second threshold (TH2), moving the vehicle along the parking route at a first speed (V1) set in the control instruction when the relative altitude is the second threshold or more and less than a third threshold (TH3) higher than the second threshold, moving the vehicle along the parking route at a second speed (MV) lower than the first speed and higher than zero; and when the relative altitude is the third threshold or more, suspending or cancelling execution of the control instruction.
An adhesion promoter comprising: (A) 100 mass parts of a reaction mixture of an organoalkoxysilane having an amino group and an organoalkoxysilane having an epoxy group, the reaction mixture comprising a carbasilatrane derivative expressed by the general formula: where R 1 represents an alkyl group or an alkoxy group, R 2 represents the same or different group having the general formula: where R 4 represents an alkylene group or an alkylenoxyalkylene group, R 5 represents a monovalent hydrocarbon group, R 6 represents an alkyl group, and a represents 0, 1, or 2, and R 3 represents the same or different hydrogen atom or alkyl group; (B) 10 to 800 mass parts of a disilalkane expressed by the general formula: where R C represents a substituted or unsubstituted alkylene group with 2 to 20 carbon atoms, R D each independently represent an alkyl group or an alkoxyalkyl group, R E each independently represent a monovalent hydrocarbon group, and b each independently represent 0 or 1; and (C) 10 to 800 mass parts of a silane having an epoxy group expressed by the general formula: R a n Si(OR b ) 4-n where R a represents an organic group having a monovalent epoxy group, R b represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, and n represents a number within a range of 1 to 3, or a partially hydrolyzed condensate thereof. (A) 100 mass parts of a reaction mixture of an organoalkoxysilane having an amino group and an organoalkoxysilane having an epoxy group, the reaction mixture comprising a carbasilatrane derivative expressed by the general formula: where R 1 represents an alkyl group or an alkoxy group, R 2 represents the same or different group having the general formula: where R 4 represents an alkylene group or an alkylenoxyalkylene group, R 5 represents a monovalent hydrocarbon group, R 6 represents an alkyl group, and a represents 0, 1, or 2, and R 3 represents the same or different hydrogen atom or alkyl group; (B) 10 to 800 mass parts of a disilalkane expressed by the general formula: where R C represents a substituted or unsubstituted alkylene group with 2 to 20 carbon atoms, R D each independently represent an alkyl group or an alkoxyalkyl group, R E each independently represent a monovalent hydrocarbon group, and b each independently represent 0 or 1; and (C) 10 to 800 mass parts of a silane having an epoxy group expressed by the general formula: R a n Si(OR b ) 4-n where R a represents an organic group having a monovalent epoxy group, R b represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, and n represents a number within a range of 1 to 3, or a partially hydrolyzed condensate thereof.
A rubber composition for tire treads, of which the temperature of the peak position of the temperature curve of tanδ is -16.0°C or higher and -6.0°C or lower, tanδ at the peak position is larger than 1.13, tanδ at 0°C is 0.95 or more, and the value obtained by dividing the absolute value of the difference between tanδ at -5°C and tanδ at 5°C by the temperature difference between -5°C and 5°C {|(tanδ at -5°C) - (tanδ at 5°C) |/10} (/°C) is smaller than 0.045/°C, and a content ratio of silica to carbon black (silica/carbon black) is from (100/0) to (30/70) by mass wherein method for measurement of tanδ: using a dynamic tensile viscoelasticity measuring testing machine, the value of tanδ at a frequency of 52 Hz, at an initial strain of 2%, at a dynamic strain of 1% and at a heating rate of 3°C/min is measured in a range of from -25°C to 80°C, and wherein the rubber composition contains a rubber component containing a styrene-butadiene copolymer rubber (A) having a high bound styrene content and a styrene-butadiene copolymer rubber (B) having a low bound styrene content, and a filler, wherein the method for measurement of bound styrene content (% by mass): the content is calculated from the integration ratio of the 1 H-NMR spectrum.
A pressure sensor (102; 202; 600; 700), comprising: a tubular probe body (212; 300; 400) having a proximal end and a distal end; a capacitive sensor disposed at the distal end of the probe body; a lead (204; 266; 302; 402) electrically coupled to the capacitive sensor and extending along an interior space of the tubular probe body toward the proximal end; and characterized by a plurality of supports (206; 252; 304; 416; 704) intermittently spaced along the tubular probe body, the supports formed of a material having a relatively low dielectric constant and disposed within the tubular probe body, the supports are constructed and arranged to hold the lead within the tubular probe body and space the lead away from an inner wall of the tubular probe body. a tubular probe body (212; 300; 400) having a proximal end and a distal end; a capacitive sensor disposed at the distal end of the probe body; a lead (204; 266; 302; 402) electrically coupled to the capacitive sensor and extending along an interior space of the tubular probe body toward the proximal end; and characterized by a plurality of supports (206; 252; 304; 416; 704) intermittently spaced along the tubular probe body, the supports formed of a material having a relatively low dielectric constant and disposed within the tubular probe body, the supports are constructed and arranged to hold the lead within the tubular probe body and space the lead away from an inner wall of the tubular probe body.
Method of forming a ceramic layer on a surface formed of a Ni-base alloy , comprising the steps of: producing a ceramic layer containing ZrO 2 as a main component on the surface; producing a gas phase having a temperature in the range of 400 to 900°C, wherein a vapor formed from a molten salt comprising alkali chloride alkali sulfate-ZnCl 2 is contained in a carrier gas formed from an inert gas with an addition of 0.5 to 10% by weight of HCl; and contacting the ceramic layer with the gasphase for a period of time sufficient for an interlayer having a thickness of at least 0.1 μm to form between the ceramic layer and the surface. producing a ceramic layer containing ZrO 2 as a main component on the surface; producing a gas phase having a temperature in the range of 400 to 900°C, wherein a vapor formed from a molten salt comprising alkali chloride alkali sulfate-ZnCl 2 is contained in a carrier gas formed from an inert gas with an addition of 0.5 to 10% by weight of HCl; and contacting the ceramic layer with the gasphase for a period of time sufficient for an interlayer having a thickness of at least 0.1 μm to form between the ceramic layer and the surface.
Lipid layer forming on skin or a mucous membrane, carrier composition for topical administration, comprising volatile silicone oil, from 10 % by weight to 30 % by weight of phospholipid, from 10 % by weight to 30 % by weight of ethanol, optionally water in an amount of 5 % by weight or less, wherein the silicone oil has a boiling point above 180°C, in particular above 200°C, and wherein the silicone oil has a heat of vaporization (kJ/kg) at 25 °C of from about 100 kJ/kg to about 300 kJ/kg, with the proviso that the content of volatile silicone oil is 50 % by weight or more.
A system for cooling motor vehicles, comprising: - a covering subsystem comprising a shelter and a plurality of side walls , said covering subsystem being configured to accommodate a motor vehicle , said subsystem being characterized by - a nebulization subsystem fastened to an internal side of said shelter and comprising a plurality of nozzles , said plurality of nozzles - being configured to spray inside said covering subsystem microscopic droplets of water, said microscopic droplets of water being suitable to evaporate and realize an adiabatic transformation arranged to lower temperature inside said covering subsystem , and - being arranged to be selectively activated according to the size of the motor vehicle whereby, in use, first nozzles are located next to a front part, other nozzles next to a central part, and still others nozzles next to a rear part of the motor vehicle when said motor vehicle is housed inside the covering subsystem . - a covering subsystem comprising a shelter and a plurality of side walls , said covering subsystem being configured to accommodate a motor vehicle , said subsystem being characterized by - a nebulization subsystem fastened to an internal side of said shelter and comprising a plurality of nozzles , said plurality of nozzles - being configured to spray inside said covering subsystem microscopic droplets of water, said microscopic droplets of water being suitable to evaporate and realize an adiabatic transformation arranged to lower temperature inside said covering subsystem , and - being arranged to be selectively activated according to the size of the motor vehicle whereby, in use, first nozzles are located next to a front part, other nozzles next to a central part, and still others nozzles next to a rear part of the motor vehicle when said motor vehicle is housed inside the covering subsystem . - being configured to spray inside said covering subsystem microscopic droplets of water, said microscopic droplets of water being suitable to evaporate and realize an adiabatic transformation arranged to lower temperature inside said covering subsystem , and - being arranged to be selectively activated according to the size of the motor vehicle whereby, in use, first nozzles are located next to a front part, other nozzles next to a central part, and still others nozzles next to a rear part of the motor vehicle when said motor vehicle is housed inside the covering subsystem .