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A method for operating a sensor detecting velocity values for use in traffic monitoring systems, - wherein said sensor is configured as a contrast sensitive line sensor comprising at least 2 contrast sensors arranged at a distance from one another, and - a time-dependent contrast profile (I., II., III.) of a vehicle passing in front of the sensor is detected, and wherein the velocity (V) of the passing vehicle is determined from the time offset of the contrast profiles (I., II., III.) detected by the at least 2 sensors, characterized in that sections of the contrast profile (I., II., III.) are excluded from the detection of the velocity (V), which sections are attributable to one or more specific vehicle parts of the passing vehicle , which vehicle parts are themselves moved with respect to the body of the vehicle , namely a vehicle wheel, a hubcap and/or a tire, in that said sections of the contrast profile (I., II., III.) are determined by using predetermined characteristic patterns which are detected by predetermining values of conventional vehicle wheels, hubcaps and tires and storing them as comparison profiles in a data base, and in that , when the respective comparison profiles are then observed in detected contrast profiles (I., II., III.), these are eliminated. - wherein said sensor is configured as a contrast sensitive line sensor comprising at least 2 contrast sensors arranged at a distance from one another, and - a time-dependent contrast profile (I., II., III.) of a vehicle passing in front of the sensor is detected, and wherein the velocity (V) of the passing vehicle is determined from the time offset of the contrast profiles (I., II., III.) detected by the at least 2 sensors, sections of the contrast profile (I., II., III.) are excluded from the detection of the velocity (V), which sections are attributable to one or more specific vehicle parts of the passing vehicle , which vehicle parts are themselves moved with respect to the body of the vehicle , namely a vehicle wheel, a hubcap and/or a tire, in that said sections of the contrast profile (I., II., III.) are determined by using predetermined characteristic patterns which are detected by predetermining values of conventional vehicle wheels, hubcaps and tires and storing them as comparison profiles in a data base, and in that , when the respective comparison profiles are then observed in detected contrast profiles (I., II., III.), these are eliminated.
A battery cell configured such that an electrode assembly , comprising a positive electrode , a negative electrode , and a separator interposed between the positive electrode and the negative electrode , is mounted in a receiving part formed in a battery case , a positive electrode terminal and a negative electrode terminal protrude from at least one side of the electrode assembly , and an insulative material is provided between the electrode assembly and the battery case, wherein the insulative material is entirely or partially provided over a remaining region of the electrode assembly , excluding the positive electrode terminal and the negative electrode terminal of the electrode assembly , between the electrode assembly and the battery case , characterised in that : the insulative material has a thickness equivalent to 0.1 to 20% of a thickness of the electrode assembly .
A footwear article comprising: a sole ; an upper coupled to the sole and comprising an ankle collar that is movable between a lowered state positioned closer to the sole and a raised state positioned farther from the sole , wherein the upper comprises a material layer that at least partially overlaps with the sole and that includes an outward facing surface facing towards the sole and an inward facing surface facing away from the sole and towards a foot-receiving cavity , and wherein the material layer comprises an aperture extending through the material layer from the outward facing surface to the inward facing surface; and a collar elevator operable to return the ankle collar from the lowered state to the raised state, the collar elevator having a base positioned between the outward facing surface and the sole and a lever arm connected to the base at a junction and extending from the junction through the aperture , wherein the ankle collar includes a topline edge having an inferior-most portion along a medial side or a lateral side; wherein the inferior-most portion is spaced a first distance apart from a horizontal reference plane ; wherein the lever arm is on a same side as the inferior most portion and has a deflection point positioned between a superior segment of the lever arm and an inferior segment of the lever arm ; and wherein the deflection point is spaced a second distance apart from the horizontal reference plane and the second distance is larger than the first distance .
A track chain member comprising: a shoe member defining a track chain traveling direction (T) and a lateral direction (L) perpendicular to the track chain traveling direction (T), the shoe member further defining a first lateral end , a second lateral end , and a ground engaging surface spanning from the first lateral end to the second lateral end ; wherein the ground engaging surface of the shoe member further defines: a first side void proximate the first lateral end , and a second side void proximate the second lateral end , and the first side void terminates a first predetermined distance from the first lateral end and the second side void terminates a second predetermined distance from the second lateral end ; and a main central void that is centered along the lateral direction (L) of shoe member with respect to the first and the second lateral ends , wherein the first side void is bounded by the ground engaging surface and is spaced away from the main central void and further wherein the second side void is bounded by the ground engaging surface and is spaced away from the central void . a shoe member defining a track chain traveling direction (T) and a lateral direction (L) perpendicular to the track chain traveling direction (T), the shoe member further defining a first lateral end , a second lateral end , and a ground engaging surface spanning from the first lateral end to the second lateral end ; wherein the ground engaging surface of the shoe member further defines: a first side void proximate the first lateral end , and a second side void proximate the second lateral end , and the first side void terminates a first predetermined distance from the first lateral end and the second side void terminates a second predetermined distance from the second lateral end ; and a main central void that is centered along the lateral direction (L) of shoe member with respect to the first and the second lateral ends , wherein the first side void is bounded by the ground engaging surface and is spaced away from the main central void and further wherein the second side void is bounded by the ground engaging surface and is spaced away from the central void . a first side void proximate the first lateral end , and a second side void proximate the second lateral end , and the first side void terminates a first predetermined distance from the first lateral end and the second side void terminates a second predetermined distance from the second lateral end ; and a main central void that is centered along the lateral direction (L) of shoe member with respect to the first and the second lateral ends , wherein the first side void is bounded by the ground engaging surface and is spaced away from the main central void and further wherein the second side void is bounded by the ground engaging surface and is spaced away from the central void .
Method for generating quantum-safe keys in a network which are used for safeguarding the communication taking place between at least two network elements (2 1 , 2 2 , ... 2 n ) in the network , said network elements themselves not having quantum mechanical means, wherein a respective quantum-safe key is calculated locally by each of the at least two network elements (2 1 , 2 2 , ... 2 n ) and using a pre-shared secret, namely a shared secret implemented in each case in a hardware security module HSM of the network elements (2 1 , 2 2 , ... 2 n ), by means of a high-entropy random number made available to the network elements (2 1 , 2 2 , ... 2 n ) for this purpose, wherein the method comprises the steps of a.) generating a high-entropy random number to be made available to the network elements (2 1 , 2 2 , ... 2 n ) for locally calculating a quantum-safe key by way of a central entropy source , which generates the random number with the aid of quantum technical means and allocates an identifier uniquely designating the random number, b.) communicating the random number with associated identifier by way of the central entropy source to the network elements (2 1 , 2 2 , ... 2 n ) equipped with the pre-shared secret via the network , c.) processing the random number locally in the network elements (2 1 , 2 2 , ... 2 n ) that receive it with the inclusion of the pre-shared secret or a derivation formed therefrom in an identical manner in the network elements (2 1 , 2 2 , ... 2 n ) and stored previously in their respective HSM, and in accordance with a processing specification applied identically in the network elements (2 1 , 2 2 , ... 2 n ), d.) storing the quantum-safe key calculated in accordance with step c), with assignment to the identifier received jointly with the random number, in the HSM of a respective network element (2 1 , 2 2 , ... 2 n ) for later use as a shared key for a symmetric encryption. a.) generating a high-entropy random number to be made available to the network elements (2 1 , 2 2 , ... 2 n ) for locally calculating a quantum-safe key by way of a central entropy source , which generates the random number with the aid of quantum technical means and allocates an identifier uniquely designating the random number, b.) communicating the random number with associated identifier by way of the central entropy source to the network elements (2 1 , 2 2 , ... 2 n ) equipped with the pre-shared secret via the network , c.) processing the random number locally in the network elements (2 1 , 2 2 , ... 2 n ) that receive it with the inclusion of the pre-shared secret or a derivation formed therefrom in an identical manner in the network elements (2 1 , 2 2 , ... 2 n ) and stored previously in their respective HSM, and in accordance with a processing specification applied identically in the network elements (2 1 , 2 2 , ... 2 n ), d.) storing the quantum-safe key calculated in accordance with step c), with assignment to the identifier received jointly with the random number, in the HSM of a respective network element (2 1 , 2 2 , ... 2 n ) for later use as a shared key for a symmetric encryption.
A cube puzzle solver comprising: at least one position sensing element, wherein the at least one position sensing element comprises a relative position sensing element that detects rotation of a face of the cube puzzle solver ; at least one user interface (UI) output; and a controller that receives position information from the at least one position sensing element , determines a suggested move, and directs the at least one UI output to provide an indication associated with the suggested move, characterized in that the at least one UI output comprises at least one directional indicator associated with each face of the cube puzzle solver , located at a center sub-element of the each face of the cube puzzle solver , that provides indications for clockwise and counterclockwise movement of the each face of the cube puzzle solver at least one position sensing element, wherein the at least one position sensing element comprises a relative position sensing element that detects rotation of a face of the cube puzzle solver ; at least one user interface (UI) output; and a controller that receives position information from the at least one position sensing element , determines a suggested move, and directs the at least one UI output to provide an indication associated with the suggested move, characterized in that the at least one UI output comprises at least one directional indicator associated with each face of the cube puzzle solver , located at a center sub-element of the each face of the cube puzzle solver , that provides indications for clockwise and counterclockwise movement of the each face of the cube puzzle solver
A method of producing modified adherent stromal cells (ASC), said method comprising the step of incubating ASC from placental or adipose tissue in a three-dimensional culture in a cytokine-containing growth medium, wherein one or more pro-inflammatory cytokines have been added to said cytokine-containing growth medium, thereby producing modified ASC, wherein the majority of the ASC express, on a population level, each of CD10, CD29, CD38, and HLA-DR.
An apparatus, comprising: a memory controller configured to provide memory instructions; a memory coupled to the memory controller and configured to receive a memory instruction therefrom and perform a memory operation responsive thereto, the memory further configured to provide an acknowledgement indicative of an end of a variable latency period, characterized in that the acknowledgement includes information related to whether the memory instruction is accepted or rejected, the memory further configured to exchange data associated with the memory instruction with the memory controller following the acknow ledgement, wherein: the acknowledgement includes the information that the latency period has ended with further qualifications, the further qualifications comprising information indicative that the memory instruction is accepted with an error or a warning, or the acknowledgement includes information that the memory instruction is rejected. a memory controller configured to provide memory instructions; a memory coupled to the memory controller and configured to receive a memory instruction therefrom and perform a memory operation responsive thereto, the memory further configured to provide an acknowledgement indicative of an end of a variable latency period, characterized in that the acknowledgement includes information related to whether the memory instruction is accepted or rejected, the memory further configured to exchange data associated with the memory instruction with the memory controller following the acknow ledgement, wherein: the acknowledgement includes the information that the latency period has ended with further qualifications, the further qualifications comprising information indicative that the memory instruction is accepted with an error or a warning, or the acknowledgement includes information that the memory instruction is rejected. the acknowledgement includes the information that the latency period has ended with further qualifications, the further qualifications comprising information indicative that the memory instruction is accepted with an error or a warning, or the acknowledgement includes information that the memory instruction is rejected.
A dispensing pipette for a cosmetic product , comprising: - a tubular dispensing duct for dispensing a cosmetic product , defining a longitudinal passage for the cosmetic product , the tubular duct having an upper end and a lower end , the lower end defining a receiving insert for receiving a ball , and - a ball rotatably mounted in the receiving insert , the ball being designed to come into contact with the skin of a user and to dispense the cosmetic product by rotation of the ball ; wherein the receiving insert has an inner surface facing the ball , characterized in that the receiving insert defines at least one longitudinal channel radially withdrawn away from the ball into the inner surface so as to allow the flow of the cosmetic product between the lower end of the dispensing pipette and the tubular duct around the ball . - a tubular dispensing duct for dispensing a cosmetic product , defining a longitudinal passage for the cosmetic product , the tubular duct having an upper end and a lower end , the lower end defining a receiving insert for receiving a ball , and - a ball rotatably mounted in the receiving insert , the ball being designed to come into contact with the skin of a user and to dispense the cosmetic product by rotation of the ball ;
High pressure cleaning appliance with an appliance housing , which surrounds a motor pump unit comprising a motor and a pump driven by said motor , wherein the motor pump unit is held on the appliance housing by way of vibration-damping buffer elements , wherein the high pressure cleaning appliance comprises a first and a second holding device , which are fixed to the appliance housing , characterized in that the first holding device comprises at least one first pocket-shaped receptacle , which is arranged in alignment in the axial direction with a second pocket-shaped receptacle positioned on the motor pump unit , with the interposition of a first vibration-damping buffer element , wherein the first vibration-damping buffer element comprises two axially opposing end portions , which are each accommodated by one of the first and second pocket-shaped receptacles, and wherein the first vibration-damping buffer element is fixed in the axial direction and in the radial direction by means of the first and second receptacles, and wherein the second holding device comprises at least one third pocket-shaped receptacle , which is arranged in alignment in the axial direction with a fourth pocket-shaped receptacle positioned on the motor pump unit , with the interposition of a second vibration-damping buffer element , wherein the second vibration-damping buffer element comprises two axially opposing end portions , which are each accommodated by one of the third and fourth receptacles, and wherein the second vibration-damping buffer element is fixed in the axial direction and in the radial direction by means of the third and fourth receptacles.
Welding power source for supplying an electric welding circuit with electric current and electric voltage for carrying out an electric welding process, the welding power source being provided with a current transformation device for conditioning electric current supplied to the welding power source for suitability in an electric welding process, furthermore, two pole contact devices are provided on a housing of the welding power source , which pole contact devices each protrude from the housing , and the welding power source is provided with a cooling device by means of which thermal heat loss released by the welding power source can be dissipated, characterized in that an inductance device of the current transformation device having at least one transformer or another inductance is arranged in a heat sink of the cooling device and the heat sink is arranged together with the inductance device on an outer side of the housing of the welding current source .
A lighting system, the system comprising: at least one luminaire arranged for illuminating a thoroughfare ; at least one sensor arranged for detecting that a fallen object may be at least partially blocking said thoroughfare ; a traffic flow monitor arranged for monitoring traffic flow along said thoroughfare ; and a controller system arranged for determining that a fallen object is at least partially blocking said thoroughfare in accordance with the at least one sensor detecting a fallen object at least partially blocking said thoroughfare and for controlling light output by the luminaire ; r the controller system being arranged for determining that traffic is flowing through said thoroughfare on the basis of the signal received from the traffic flow monitor; the controller system being arranged to control the light output by the luminaire to be of a first pattern in accordance with a determination that a fallen object is at least partially blocking said thoroughfare and the controller system is further arranged to control the light output by the luminaire to be of a second pattern after the first pattern being in use, the second pattern being different from the first pattern, in accordance with the determination that traffic is flowing along said thoroughfare. at least one luminaire arranged for illuminating a thoroughfare ; at least one sensor arranged for detecting that a fallen object may be at least partially blocking said thoroughfare ; a traffic flow monitor arranged for monitoring traffic flow along said thoroughfare ; and a controller system arranged for determining that a fallen object is at least partially blocking said thoroughfare in accordance with the at least one sensor detecting a fallen object at least partially blocking said thoroughfare and for controlling light output by the luminaire ; r the controller system being arranged for determining that traffic is flowing through said thoroughfare on the basis of the signal received from the traffic flow monitor; the controller system being arranged to control the light output by the luminaire to be of a first pattern in accordance with a determination that a fallen object is at least partially blocking said thoroughfare and the controller system is further arranged to control the light output by the luminaire to be of a second pattern after the first pattern being in use, the second pattern being different from the first pattern, in accordance with the determination that traffic is flowing along said thoroughfare.
Self-closing device for plastic closures comprising a hinged cover and being suitable to be applied to containers having flexible walls, the device comprising: - an orifice having four vertical walls , parallel two by two, defining a square cross-section and a path extending between a bottom end of said vertical walls and a top end of said vertical walls; - a tilting lid coupled to said bottom end of a first wall of the vertical walls , having a rotation axis at said bottom end and being rotatable between a closed position in wich the tilting lid rests on an vertical wall opposite said first wall closing thereby the orifice and an open position in which the tilting lid is rotated to rest parallel with said first wall and opening thereby the path; - wherein displacement of the said tilting lid between said closed position and said open position is carried out by pressure exerted on the flexible walls of the container; - wherein the hinged cover comprises an appendix of a geometry complementary to the orifice of the self-closing device, said appendix ensuring a double closure of the self-closing device, and - wherein the self-closing device makes up a single piece with the closure . - an orifice having four vertical walls , parallel two by two, defining a square cross-section and a path extending between a bottom end of said vertical walls and a top end of said vertical walls; - a tilting lid coupled to said bottom end of a first wall of the vertical walls , having a rotation axis at said bottom end and being rotatable between a closed position in wich the tilting lid rests on an vertical wall opposite said first wall closing thereby the orifice and an open position in which the tilting lid is rotated to rest parallel with said first wall and opening thereby the path; - wherein displacement of the said tilting lid between said closed position and said open position is carried out by pressure exerted on the flexible walls of the container; - wherein the hinged cover comprises an appendix of a geometry complementary to the orifice of the self-closing device, said appendix ensuring a double closure of the self-closing device, and - wherein the self-closing device makes up a single piece with the closure .