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A system (10; 300) comprising: a cough-assist device having a first phase configured to provide insufflating gas to a patient circuit and a second phase configured to draw exsufflating gas from the patient circuit ; a humidifier between the cough-assist device and a distal end of the patient circuit , the humidifier comprising a chamber configured to contain heated water and fluidically coupled to the cough-assist device and the patient circuit ; and a bypass having a first flow path between the cough-assist device and the chamber , a second flow path between the chamber and the patient circuit , a third flow path between the first and second flow paths, and a valve system, wherein the valve system is configured to: (a) block the third flow path during insufflation so that the insufflation gas flow passes through the chamber via the first and second flow paths, and (b) open the third flow path and block the first flow path during exsufflation such that the exsufflation gas flow passes through the third flow path and bypasses the chamber . a cough-assist device having a first phase configured to provide insufflating gas to a patient circuit and a second phase configured to draw exsufflating gas from the patient circuit ; a humidifier between the cough-assist device and a distal end of the patient circuit , the humidifier comprising a chamber configured to contain heated water and fluidically coupled to the cough-assist device and the patient circuit ; and a bypass having a first flow path between the cough-assist device and the chamber , a second flow path between the chamber and the patient circuit , a third flow path between the first and second flow paths, and a valve system, wherein the valve system is configured to: (a) block the third flow path during insufflation so that the insufflation gas flow passes through the chamber via the first and second flow paths, and (b) open the third flow path and block the first flow path during exsufflation such that the exsufflation gas flow passes through the third flow path and bypasses the chamber . (a) block the third flow path during insufflation so that the insufflation gas flow passes through the chamber via the first and second flow paths, and (b) open the third flow path and block the first flow path during exsufflation such that the exsufflation gas flow passes through the third flow path and bypasses the chamber .
A filter cartridge comprising: (a) a housing ; (b) a filter media construction in the housing ; and (c) a sleeve on an outside of the housing ; the sleeve being threaded and holding a housing seal member ; wherein: (d) the housing has a surrounding wall defining an interior volume , an open mouth in communication with the interior volume and a bottom opposite of the mouth; the surrounding wall having an interior surface in communication with the interior volume and an opposite exterior surface ; (e) the sleeve is oriented against the exterior surface of the surrounding wall of the housing ; the sleeve has an inner portion and an opposite exterior portion , the inner portion is oriented against the exterior surface of the surrounding wall ; (f) the sleeve includes opposite first and second ends , the first end being adjacent the open mouth of the housing ; and (g) the sleeve has a seal holder recess with a recess wall and comprises a radially extending base surface ; the base surface having a radial base length extending from the recess wall ; the housing seal member being operably held in the seal holder recess ; characterised in that it further comprises: (h) an outwardly radially projecting rib adjacent to the first end of the sleeve forming a ceiling of the recess; the rib having a length less than 80% of the radial base length ; and in that the wall of the housing overlaps the first end of the sleeve and the projecting rib and is in extension along the exterior portion of the sleeve along the recess wall . (a) a housing ; (b) a filter media construction in the housing ; and (c) a sleeve on an outside of the housing ; the sleeve being threaded and holding a housing seal member ; (d) the housing has a surrounding wall defining an interior volume , an open mouth in communication with the interior volume and a bottom opposite of the mouth; the surrounding wall having an interior surface in communication with the interior volume and an opposite exterior surface ; (e) the sleeve is oriented against the exterior surface of the surrounding wall of the housing ; the sleeve has an inner portion and an opposite exterior portion , the inner portion is oriented against the exterior surface of the surrounding wall ; (f) the sleeve includes opposite first and second ends , the first end being adjacent the open mouth of the housing ; and (g) the sleeve has a seal holder recess with a recess wall and comprises a radially extending base surface ; the base surface having a radial base length extending from the recess wall ; the housing seal member being operably held in the seal holder recess ; (h) an outwardly radially projecting rib adjacent to the first end of the sleeve forming a ceiling of the recess; the rib having a length less than 80% of the radial base length ; and in that the wall of the housing overlaps the first end of the sleeve and the projecting rib and is in extension along the exterior portion of the sleeve along the recess wall .
A method of operating a dual-compressor refrigeration unit comprising: increasing a first compressor speed as load demand increases; and initializing a second compressor ; wherein the first compressor is associated with a first condenser , and the second compressor is associated with a second condenser ; and wherein a first heat transfer fluid flows from the first condenser and into a common evaporator for chilling a second heat transfer fluid , and a third heat transfer fluid flows from the second condenser and into the common evaporator for chilling the second heat transfer fluid; characterized in that the second compressor is initialised when a frequency reaches a pre-established crossover frequency of the first compressor; wherein the crossover frequency is dynamically controlled and computed based on a capacity and a maximum speed of the first compressor . increasing a first compressor speed as load demand increases; and initializing a second compressor ; wherein the first compressor is associated with a first condenser , and the second compressor is associated with a second condenser ; and wherein a first heat transfer fluid flows from the first condenser and into a common evaporator for chilling a second heat transfer fluid , and a third heat transfer fluid flows from the second condenser and into the common evaporator for chilling the second heat transfer fluid; characterized in that the second compressor is initialised when a frequency reaches a pre-established crossover frequency of the first compressor; wherein the crossover frequency is dynamically controlled and computed based on a capacity and a maximum speed of the first compressor .
Open roof construction for a vehicle, comprising a roof opening in a stationary roof part , a panel which by an operating mechanism is movable between a closed position in which it closes the roof opening and an open position in which the panel is moved rearwards to a position at least partially above a part of the stationary roof part behind the roof opening, wherein the operating mechanism comprises a rear moving assembly for guiding and supporting the panel , wherein the open roof construction further comprises seals that are positioned in the roof opening in the region of roof opening edges and which are intended for cooperation with the panel, characterized in that the rear moving assembly is constructed such that, in the open position of the panel , part of the rear moving assembly has come into engagement with the seal that is positioned in the roof opening in the region of the rearward roof opening edge .
A method of providing information to an audio/video stream receiver device, characterized in that said method is implemented by an intermediate device interconnecting a router device and said audio/video stream receiver device, said method comprising: receiving , by snooping Internet Group Management Protocol, IGMP, messages transmitted by said router device, an IGMP General Query message and obtaining from said IGMP General Query message a protocol version to use for said audio/video stream receiver device to subscribe to a transmission by said router device of an audio/video stream; and receiving , by snooping Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, DHCP, messages transmitted by said audio/video stream receiver device, a DHCP message indicative of said audio/video stream receiver device starting up and if said protocol version is a protocol version not supporting Source-Specific Multicast, SSM, transmitting , to said audio/video stream receiver device, an IGMPv2 General Query message indicative of said router device using a protocol version not supporting SSM. receiving , by snooping Internet Group Management Protocol, IGMP, messages transmitted by said router device, an IGMP General Query message and obtaining from said IGMP General Query message a protocol version to use for said audio/video stream receiver device to subscribe to a transmission by said router device of an audio/video stream; and receiving , by snooping Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, DHCP, messages transmitted by said audio/video stream receiver device, a DHCP message indicative of said audio/video stream receiver device starting up and if said protocol version is a protocol version not supporting Source-Specific Multicast, SSM, transmitting , to said audio/video stream receiver device, an IGMPv2 General Query message indicative of said router device using a protocol version not supporting SSM.
Arrangement for mounting an optical system on a body element of a vehicle, the optical system comprising an image-capturing device and a device for spraying fluid for cleaning the image-capturing device , the image-capturing device comprising a case retaining a lens, the case comprising and protecting a sensor arranged on a printed circuit and carrying an electrical connector electrically connected to the printed circuit, the mounting arrangement comprising: - a housing element for positioning and retaining the image-capturing device in the mounting position, the housing element being provided with an electrical interface having a first side that emerges inside the recess and is designed to couple to the electrical connector arranged on the case of the image-capturing device when said device is retained in the mounting position, and a second side that emerges outside the recess and is designed to be connected to connection cables; - an element for holding the fluid-spraying device , which element is aimed at positioning said device in a functional position with respect to the image-capturing device arranged in the mounting position; - an element for fastening the housing element and the holding element to the body element of the vehicle. - a housing element for positioning and retaining the image-capturing device in the mounting position, the housing element being provided with an electrical interface having a first side that emerges inside the recess and is designed to couple to the electrical connector arranged on the case of the image-capturing device when said device is retained in the mounting position, and a second side that emerges outside the recess and is designed to be connected to connection cables; - an element for holding the fluid-spraying device , which element is aimed at positioning said device in a functional position with respect to the image-capturing device arranged in the mounting position; - an element for fastening the housing element and the holding element to the body element of the vehicle.
A wireless communication method, characterized by comprising: determining, by a network device, a parameter set for performing paging or broadcast message transmission to a terminal device, wherein the determined parameter set is one of a first parameter set and a second parameter set, the first parameter set comprises a first subcarrier spacing used for performing paging or broadcast message transmission, the second parameter set comprises a second subcarrier spacing used for performing paging or broadcast message transmission, and values of at least one type of parameter of the two parameter sets are different; performing, by the network device, paging or broadcast message transmission to the terminal device at a specific frequency point using the determined parameter set. determining, by a network device, a parameter set for performing paging or broadcast message transmission to a terminal device, wherein the determined parameter set is one of a first parameter set and a second parameter set, the first parameter set comprises a first subcarrier spacing used for performing paging or broadcast message transmission, the second parameter set comprises a second subcarrier spacing used for performing paging or broadcast message transmission, and values of at least one type of parameter of the two parameter sets are different; performing, by the network device, paging or broadcast message transmission to the terminal device at a specific frequency point using the determined parameter set.
A method for recovering from a stiction event in a microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) device , the method comprising: subjecting the MEMS device to a force sufficient to cause stiction between a moving portion of the MEMS device and a fixed portion of the MEMS device , wherein the MEMS device comprises a teeter-totter accelerometer and the moving portion of the MEMS device is a rotating proof mass , and the stiction prevents the moving portion from being removed from the fixed portion; exerting a release force to the moving portion of the MEMS device sufficient to release the stiction between the moving portion of the MEMS device and the fixed portion of the MEMS device, wherein the release force comprises a release force vector orthogonal to a stiction force vector associated with the stiction, the stiction force holding the moving portion in contact with the fixed portion, and said exerting is performed by a component in a package comprising the MEMS device, and the release force is an electrostatic force or a mechanical force applied through a mechanical impact with another proof mass in the MEMS device. subjecting the MEMS device to a force sufficient to cause stiction between a moving portion of the MEMS device and a fixed portion of the MEMS device , wherein the MEMS device comprises a teeter-totter accelerometer and the moving portion of the MEMS device is a rotating proof mass , and the stiction prevents the moving portion from being removed from the fixed portion; of the MEMS device and a fixed portion of the MEMS device , wherein the MEMS device comprises a teeter-totter accelerometer and the moving portion of the MEMS device is a rotating proof mass , and the stiction prevents the moving portion from being removed from the fixed portion; exerting a release force to the moving portion of the MEMS device sufficient to release the stiction between the moving portion of the MEMS device and the fixed portion of the MEMS device, wherein the release force comprises a release force vector orthogonal to a stiction force vector associated with the stiction, the stiction force holding the moving portion in contact with the fixed portion, and said exerting is performed by a component in a package comprising the MEMS device, and the release force is an electrostatic force or a mechanical force applied through a mechanical impact with another proof mass in the MEMS device. stiction between the moving portion of the MEMS device and the fixed portion of the MEMS device, wherein the release force comprises a release force vector orthogonal to a stiction force vector associated with the stiction, the stiction force holding the moving portion in contact with the fixed portion, and said exerting is performed by a component in a package comprising the MEMS device, and the release force is an electrostatic force or a mechanical force applied through a mechanical impact with another proof mass in the MEMS device.
A system for remote sensing of information to be transmitted, said system comprising: a) an optical time-domain reflectometer, OTDR, adapted to transmit an optical probe signal (OPS) into an optical fiber and to measure a backscattered signal power; and b) at least two electro-optical signaling units connected to said optical fiber , wherein the respective electro-optical signaling unit is configured to change an attenuation and/or a reflection of the optical probe signal (OPS) depending on at least one signal provided by one or more signal sources of the system in response to the information to be transmitted; c) wherein the electro-optical signaling units form in-line electro-optical signaling units located at different positions along said optical fiber , wherein each electro-optical signaling unit comprises an actuator adapted to change directly an attenuation and/or a reflection of the optical probe signal (OPS) transported through said optical fiber ; d) wherein a spatial distribution of the in-line electro-optical signaling units along said optical fiber is transformed in a corresponding time-multiplexing of the optical signal received by said optical time-domain reflectometer, OTDR ; and wherein e) the actuator of the electro-optical signaling unit is adapted to control a gap within said optical fiber depending on the signals received from the signal sources ; and f) wherein the actuator is a piezo actuator adapted to adjust the gap along said optical fiber and/or to move a filter across the gap. a) an optical time-domain reflectometer, OTDR, adapted to transmit an optical probe signal (OPS) into an optical fiber and to measure a backscattered signal power; and b) at least two electro-optical signaling units connected to said optical fiber , wherein the respective electro-optical signaling unit is configured to change an attenuation and/or a reflection of the optical probe signal (OPS) depending on at least one signal provided by one or more signal sources of the system in response to the information to be transmitted; c) wherein the electro-optical signaling units form in-line electro-optical signaling units located at different positions along said optical fiber , wherein each electro-optical signaling unit comprises an actuator adapted to change directly an attenuation and/or a reflection of the optical probe signal (OPS) transported through said optical fiber ; d) wherein a spatial distribution of the in-line electro-optical signaling units along said optical fiber is transformed in a corresponding time-multiplexing of the optical signal received by said optical time-domain reflectometer, OTDR ; and wherein e) the actuator of the electro-optical signaling unit is adapted to control a gap within said optical fiber depending on the signals received from the signal sources ; and f) wherein the actuator is a piezo actuator adapted to adjust the gap along said optical fiber and/or to move a filter across the gap.
An electrically conductive fiber, comprising: a polymeric fiber comprising desiccant particles, wherein the desiccant particles are particles of silica, TiO 2 , aluminum oxide, calcium oxide, or a combination thereof, and have a particle size of 1 nanometer to 5 micrometers, wherein a portion of said particles are located at the surface of the polymeric fiber; and an electrically conductive polymer film made of an electrically conductive polymer, and disposed on at least a portion of the polymeric fiber and at least in partial contact with the desiccant particles; said electrically conductive fiber having sheet resistance ranging from 0.4 to 400 Ohms/square a polymeric fiber comprising desiccant particles, wherein the desiccant particles are particles of silica, TiO 2 , aluminum oxide, calcium oxide, or a combination thereof, and have a particle size of 1 nanometer to 5 micrometers, wherein a portion of said particles are located at the surface of the polymeric fiber; and an electrically conductive polymer film made of an electrically conductive polymer, and disposed on at least a portion of the polymeric fiber and at least in partial contact with the desiccant particles; said electrically conductive fiber having sheet resistance ranging from 0.4 to 400 Ohms/square
A node in a DTN-based communication system, said node being configured to store incoming messages in a main storage unit in the form of objects and forward messages from the main storage unit to other nodes of the network depending on forwarding conditions, one or more portions of the message being marked with a set of priority tags of given types, each tag being assigned a value, the node comprising a storage manager for managing the storage of messages in said main storage unit , the storage manager being configured to sort the main storage unit according to a main ordering rule being related to at least one priority tag, wherein the node further comprises an auxiliary storage unit comprising at least one auxiliary data structure , each data structure storing a logical reference to each object of the main storage unit , the auxiliary storage unit being further configured to sort each auxiliary data structure according to at least one auxiliary ordering rule related to at least one priority tag.
A method for combustion management in grate furnaces, in which primary combustion gas is introduced directly into the exhaust gas flow through the fuels, and secondary combustion gas above the fuel, wherein primary combustion gas is ambient air or oxygen-enriched ambient air, and secondary combustion gas is ambient air, and in which a portion of the exhaust gas is siphoned out of the exhaust gas flow in the rear grate area and fed back to the combustion process again as an internal recirculation gas in a tertiary combustion area, wherein the primary combustion gas quantity is lowered in slightly sub-stoichiometric areas, and the sum of primary combustion gas quantity and secondary combustion gas quantity is lowered to an extent where essentially stoichiometric or nearly stoichiometric reaction conditions are reached in relation to the exhaust gas flow directly above the secondary combustion gas level, by virtue of the fact that the portion of the gases formed in the primary combustion step that still contains distinct quantities of unreacted oxygen is prevented from escaping into the secondary combustion zone by siphoning the volume flow out of the rear grate area, and the exhaust gases have a retention time of at least one second from the introduction of secondary combustion gas to the supply of internal recirculation gas, and wherein a stable operation takes place at excess air numbers of lambda 1.3 to 1.4.