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A computer-implemented method for performing long-term prediction, LTP, in an encoding process, comprising: determining a pitch gain and a pitch lag of an input audio signal for at least a predetermined number of frames; determining that the pitch gain of the input audio signal has exceeded a predetermined threshold and that a change of the pitch lag of the input audio signal has been within a predetermined range for at least the predetermined number of frames; and in response to determining that the pitch gain of the input audio signal has exceeded the predetermined threshold and that the change of the pitch lag has been within the predetermined range for at least the predetermined number of frames, setting a pitch gain for a current frame of the input audio signal, in order to improve packet loss concealment, PLC, and in response to determining that the pitch gain of the input audio signal is lower than the predetermined threshold and/or that the change of the pitch lag has not been within the predetermined range for at least the predetermined number of previous frames, the pitch gain is set to zero for the current frame of the input audio signal. determining a pitch gain and a pitch lag of an input audio signal for at least a predetermined number of frames; determining that the pitch gain of the input audio signal has exceeded a predetermined threshold and that a change of the pitch lag of the input audio signal has been within a predetermined range for at least the predetermined number of frames; and in response to determining that the pitch gain of the input audio signal has exceeded the predetermined threshold and that the change of the pitch lag has been within the predetermined range for at least the predetermined number of frames, setting a pitch gain for a current frame of the input audio signal, in order to improve packet loss concealment, PLC, and in response to determining that the pitch gain of the input audio signal is lower than the predetermined threshold and/or that the change of the pitch lag has not been within the predetermined range for at least the predetermined number of previous frames, the pitch gain is set to zero for the current frame of the input audio signal.
Assembly for constructing a wall comprising building blocks and support blocks , wherein each of the building blocks comprises opposite first and second faces (F1, F2), both of the faces comprising a plurality of recesses arranged spaced from each other; wherein each support block comprises a body and a plurality of protrusions extending from opposite top and bottom sides of the body ; wherein the recesses and protrusions are arranged in a matching pattern, wherein alternating layers of building blocks (B) and support blocks (S) are stackable on top of each other such that the protrusions in one layer (S) are accommodated in the recesses of the adjacent layer (B), and relative movement of the respective blocks (S, B) in two mutually perpendicular directions generally parallel to the layers (S, B) is restricted, characterised in that each recess of the plurality of recesses comprises a recess support structure and each protrusion of the plurality of protrusions comprises a protrusion support structure , and the respective support structures engage each other and position and support the respective higher block (B; S) on the respective lower block (S; B). wherein each of the building blocks comprises opposite first and second faces (F1, F2), both of the faces comprising a plurality of recesses arranged spaced from each other; wherein each support block comprises a body and a plurality of protrusions extending from opposite top and bottom sides of the body ; wherein the recesses and protrusions are arranged in a matching pattern, wherein alternating layers of building blocks (B) and support blocks (S) are stackable on top of each other such that the protrusions in one layer (S) are accommodated in the recesses of the adjacent layer (B), and relative movement of the respective blocks (S, B) in two mutually perpendicular directions generally parallel to the layers (S, B) is restricted, characterised in that each recess of the plurality of recesses comprises a recess support structure and each protrusion of the plurality of protrusions comprises a protrusion support structure , and the respective support structures engage each other and position and support the respective higher block (B; S) on the respective lower block (S; B).
A wearable electronic device comprising: a composite band forming a loop with two or more rigid segments and a flexible segment coupled between adjacent rigid segments; a touch-sensor display arranged in a first of the rigid segments; a skin sensor arranged in a second of the rigid segments; a course of electrical conductors running between the first and second rigid segments , through the flexible segment ; and the wearable electronic device further comprising an energy-storage cell arranged outside of the first and second rigid segments , wherein the composite band includes a third rigid segment in which the energy-storage cell is arranged characterised in that the composite band further includes a fourth rigid segment in which another energy-storage cell is arranged. a composite band forming a loop with two or more rigid segments and a flexible segment coupled between adjacent rigid segments; a touch-sensor display arranged in a first of the rigid segments; a skin sensor arranged in a second of the rigid segments; a course of electrical conductors running between the first and second rigid segments , through the flexible segment ; and the wearable electronic device further comprising an energy-storage cell arranged outside of the first and second rigid segments , wherein the composite band includes a third rigid segment in which the energy-storage cell is arranged characterised in that the composite band further includes a fourth rigid segment in which another energy-storage cell is arranged.
A cleaning tool for cleaning an area located inside a restriction in a pipe comprising a tool housing with a leading end portion and a mechanical cleaning body arranged on an attachment which, by means of mechanical contact and relative movement between the cleaning body and the area to be cleaned, is arranged to clean the area in question, characterized in that said attachment is formed with an elongated resilient portion attached to the tool housing, and an opposite end portion, said attachment forms an internal side facing a longitudinal centre axis of the cleaning tool and an opposite external side, said attachment comprises on the internal side an internal first inclined plane and on the external side at the end portion an external second inclined plane ; - the mechanical cleaning body being arranged on the external side of the attachment , wherein at least the part of the attachment holding the cleaning body being radially movable between a retracted, passive position and an extended, active position; - the tool housing comprises a third internal inclined plane at the leading end portion of the tool housing , said third internal inclined plane facing the longitudinal centre axis ; - a pushrod connected to a cone which abuts against the first inclined plane ; and - the external second inclined plane is arranged to cooperate with the third internal inclined plane , wherein an axial displacement of the cone from an initial, passive position in a direction of the leading end portion of the tool housing to an active position brings the attachment with the cleaning body to be moved radially outwards, and an axial displacement of the attachment in the direction of the leading end portion of the tool housing brings about an inward radial displacement of the cleaning body by moving the second inclined plane against the third inclined plane . - the mechanical cleaning body being arranged on the external side of the attachment , wherein at least the part of the attachment holding the cleaning body being radially movable between a retracted, passive position and an extended, active position; - the tool housing comprises a third internal inclined plane at the leading end portion of the tool housing , said third internal inclined plane facing the longitudinal centre axis ; - a pushrod connected to a cone which abuts against the first inclined plane ; and - the external second inclined plane is arranged to cooperate with the third internal inclined plane ,
A method for producing a water-soluble nonionic cellulose ether powder, comprising the steps of: reacting alkali cellulose with an etherifying agent to obtain a crude water-soluble nonionic cellulose ether; washing and draining the crude water-soluble nonionic cellulose ether to obtain a purified water-soluble nonionic cellulose ether; mixing the purified water-soluble nonionic cellulose ether with such an amount of water of 70°C or higher as to make a water content of the purified water-soluble nonionic cellulose ether become 55 to 90% by weight to obtain a water-containing purified water-soluble nonionic cellulose ether having a water content of 55 to 90% by weight; cooling the water-containing purified water-soluble nonionic cellulose ether; and drying and pulverizing the cooled water-containing purified water-soluble nonionic cellulose ether. reacting alkali cellulose with an etherifying agent to obtain a crude water-soluble nonionic cellulose ether; washing and draining the crude water-soluble nonionic cellulose ether to obtain a purified water-soluble nonionic cellulose ether; mixing the purified water-soluble nonionic cellulose ether with such an amount of water of 70°C or higher as to make a water content of the purified water-soluble nonionic cellulose ether become 55 to 90% by weight to obtain a water-containing purified water-soluble nonionic cellulose ether having a water content of 55 to 90% by weight; cooling the water-containing purified water-soluble nonionic cellulose ether; and drying and pulverizing the cooled water-containing purified water-soluble nonionic cellulose ether.
Device for moving a microscope stage, which device has a first and second rail system , and has a microscope stage that is moveably fixed to a first base with the first and second rail systems , furthermore, it contains: - a first drive unit adapted to move the stage along the first rail system , connected to the stage via a first drive connection, and - a second drive unit adapted to move the stage along a second rail system positioned at an angle to the first rail system , connected to the stage via a second drive connection, wherein the first drive unit is arranged on a second base , and the first drive connection is provided as a belt drive, characterised in that the second base is mechanically isolated from the first base . - a first drive unit adapted to move the stage along the first rail system , connected to the stage via a first drive connection, and - a second drive unit adapted to move the stage along a second rail system positioned at an angle to the first rail system , connected to the stage via a second drive connection, wherein the first drive unit is arranged on a second base , and the first drive connection is provided as a belt drive, characterised in that the second base is mechanically isolated from the first base .
A liquid container configured to be fitted to a carriage of a liquid consumption device that includes the carriage where a head is provided and that jets, while making the carriage reciprocate, a liquid from the head so as to consume the liquid, the liquid container configured to store the liquid to be supplied to the head , the liquid container comprising: a liquid storage portion configured to store the liquid inside; an undulation reduction portion provided in the liquid storage portion and including a wall surface (215, 225; 415) configured to reduce undulation of the liquid and configured to be directed in a direction of gravity in a fitting posture where the liquid container is fitted to the carriage ; and a support portion configured to support the undulation reduction portion such that, in the liquid storage portion , the undulation reduction portion is allowed to swing together with the liquid and that a movement of the wall surface (215, 225; 415) along the direction of gravity in the fitting posture is restricted, characterized in that the support portion is configured to support the undulation reduction portion such that the undulation reduction portion is allowed to float in the liquid storage portion by buoyancy, which the undulation reduction portion receives from the liquid, when the position of the surface of the liquid is lowered beyond a horizontal support rib of the support portion . a liquid storage portion configured to store the liquid inside; an undulation reduction portion provided in the liquid storage portion and including a wall surface (215, 225; 415) configured to reduce undulation of the liquid and configured to be directed in a direction of gravity in a fitting posture where the liquid container is fitted to the carriage ; and a support portion configured to support the undulation reduction portion such that, in the liquid storage portion , the undulation reduction portion is allowed to swing together with the liquid and that a movement of the wall surface (215, 225; 415) along the direction of gravity in the fitting posture is restricted, characterized in that the support portion is configured to support the undulation reduction portion such that the undulation reduction portion is allowed to float in the liquid storage portion by buoyancy, which the undulation reduction portion receives from the liquid, when the position of the surface of the liquid is lowered beyond a horizontal support rib of the support portion .
Use of a butyl ionomer in reducing a population of and/or preventing accumulation of organisms on at least a surface of an article.
A method of making, a thermally treated aerogel comprising polyamic amide, the method comprising: (a) providing at least one diamine compound to a solvent to form a solution; (b) providing at least one dianhydride compound to the solution of step (a) under conditions sufficient to form a polyamic acid solution; (c) providing a secondary amine to the polyamic acid solution; (d) subjecting the solution of step (c) to conditions suitable to produce a polymer matrix solution comprising a polyamic amide; (e) subjecting the polymer matrix solution to conditions sufficient to form an aerogel comprising an open-cell structured polymer matrix having a polyamic amide; and (f) thermally treating the aerogel in step (e) at a temperature sufficient to lower the amount of the polyamic amide in the aerogel, wherein the conditions comprise heating the aerogel at a temperature of 275 °C to 550 °C under an inert atmosphere, wherein the aerogel in step (e) comprises at least 5 wt. % of the polyamic amide, and wherein the thermally treated aerogel in step (f) comprises less than 5 wt. % of the polyamic amide, preferably 0.01 wt. % up to 4.95 wt. % of the polyamic amide. (a) providing at least one diamine compound to a solvent to form a solution; (b) providing at least one dianhydride compound to the solution of step (a) under conditions sufficient to form a polyamic acid solution; (c) providing a secondary amine to the polyamic acid solution; (d) subjecting the solution of step (c) to conditions suitable to produce a polymer matrix solution comprising a polyamic amide; (e) subjecting the polymer matrix solution to conditions sufficient to form an aerogel comprising an open-cell structured polymer matrix having a polyamic amide; and (f) thermally treating the aerogel in step (e) at a temperature sufficient to lower the amount of the polyamic amide in the aerogel, wherein the conditions comprise heating the aerogel at a temperature of 275 °C to 550 °C under an inert atmosphere, wherein the aerogel in step (e) comprises at least 5 wt. % of the polyamic amide, and wherein the thermally treated aerogel in step (f) comprises less than 5 wt. % of the polyamic amide, preferably 0.01 wt. % up to 4.95 wt. % of the polyamic amide.
A ball float type liquidometer with moving indicator comprising: a ball float chamber , a ball float of ferromagnetic material, a calibrated scale , a moving indicator and a guide rail thereof outside of the ball float chamber , wherein the moving indicator comprises a magnetic steel member (8-2), a frame (8-5), and a rolling system that is fixed horizontally and sheathed in the frame; wherein the rolling system comprises a rolling wheel (8-4), rolling bearings (8-1) and a shaft (8-3), which three are coaxial; the rolling wheel (8-4) is provided with a radial groove along the circumferential surface of the rolling wheel (8-4); the inner ring of the rolling bearing (8-1) matches with the shaft (8-3), and the outer ring of the rolling bearing (8-1) matches with the rolling wheel (8-4) and rotates with it; wherein the shaft (8-3) is supported by the frame (8-5) and is parallel to the ground; wherein the magnetic steel member (8-2) is fixed on the outside of one side of the frame (8-5), which side is close to the ball float chamber ; and a magnetic pole of the magnetic steel member (8-2) is directly oriented toward the ball float ; wherein the guide rail of the moving indicator is sheathed in the frame (8-5) between the magnetic steel member (8-2) and the rolling system; wherein the rolling wheel (8-4), at the radial groove position thereon, is affixed to the working surface of the moving indicator guide rail and rolls up and down along the moving indicator guide rail through the magnetic coupling force between the magnetic steel member (8-2) and the ball float . a ball float chamber , a ball float of ferromagnetic material, a calibrated scale , a moving indicator and a guide rail thereof outside of the ball float chamber , wherein the moving indicator comprises a magnetic steel member (8-2), a frame (8-5), and a rolling system that is fixed horizontally and sheathed in the frame; wherein the rolling system comprises a rolling wheel (8-4), rolling bearings (8-1) and a shaft (8-3), which three are coaxial; the rolling wheel (8-4) is provided with a radial groove along the circumferential surface of the rolling wheel (8-4); the inner ring of the rolling bearing (8-1) matches with the shaft (8-3), and the outer ring of the rolling bearing (8-1) matches with the rolling wheel (8-4) and rotates with it; wherein the shaft (8-3) is supported by the frame (8-5) and is parallel to the ground; wherein the magnetic steel member (8-2) is fixed on the outside of one side of the frame (8-5), which side is close to the ball float chamber ; and a magnetic pole of the magnetic steel member (8-2) is directly oriented toward the ball float ; wherein the guide rail of the moving indicator is sheathed in the frame (8-5) between the magnetic steel member (8-2) and the rolling system; wherein the rolling wheel (8-4), at the radial groove position thereon, is affixed to the working surface of the moving indicator guide rail and rolls up and down along the moving indicator guide rail through the magnetic coupling force between the magnetic steel member (8-2) and the ball float .
Leaf stripping machine for row crops, comprising: - a supporting structure in which, when the machine is in a working configuration, a top flank , a bottom flank , a rear flank and a front flank are defined; - at least one skid attached in a removable way to said supporting structure by means of suitable securing means , said at least one skid extending in a longitudinal direction substantially parallel to a direction ("d") of advancement of said machine ; - a plurality of leaf stripping modules (25a, 25b, 25c, 125a - 125d, 225a - 225d), arranged to strip leaves from a row crop, said leaf stripping modules being attached to said supporting structure and associated to at least one suction device ; - each of said leaf stripping modules (25a, 25b, 25c, 125a - 125d, 225a - 225d) being provided with a pair of counter-rotating rolls , at least one of the rolls of said pair of rolls being motorized, and with an opening for the passage of leaves, in a distal plane substantially parallel to a working plane of the machine, characterized in that at least one of said leaf stripping modules (25a, 25b, 25c, 125a - 125d, 225a - 225d) comprises a separating knife extending at the front of said opening of the corresponding leaf stripping module. - a supporting structure in which, when the machine is in a working configuration, a top flank , a bottom flank , a rear flank and a front flank are defined; - at least one skid attached in a removable way to said supporting structure by means of suitable securing means , said at least one skid extending in a longitudinal direction substantially parallel to a direction ("d") of advancement of said machine ; - a plurality of leaf stripping modules (25a, 25b, 25c, 125a - 125d, 225a - 225d), arranged to strip leaves from a row crop, said leaf stripping modules being attached to said supporting structure and associated to at least one suction device ; - each of said leaf stripping modules (25a, 25b, 25c, 125a - 125d, 225a - 225d) being provided with a pair of counter-rotating rolls , at least one of the rolls of said pair of rolls being motorized, and with an opening for the passage of leaves, in a distal plane substantially parallel to a working plane of the machine, characterized in that at least one of said leaf stripping modules (25a, 25b, 25c, 125a - 125d, 225a - 225d) comprises a separating knife extending at the front of said opening of the corresponding leaf stripping module.
A prepreg comprising at least one layer of fibres and a curable thermosetting resin system, the curable thermosetting resin system at least partly impregnating the at least one layer of fibres, wherein the curable thermosetting resin system comprises: a. a curable thermosetting resin including at least one epoxide group; b. a curing agent for curing the curable thermosetting resin, wherein the curing agent is present in the liquid phase and includes a cyanamide reactive group; and c. a rheology modifier for the curable thermosetting resin system, characterised by the fibres being carbon fibres, the curable thermosetting resin having an epoxy equivalent weight of from 140 to 180 g/eq and the rheology modifier comprising at least one of (i) a thermoplastic resin which comprises at least one phenoxy resin, and wherein the curable thermosetting resin and the at least one phenoxy resin are present in a weight ratio of from 80:20 to 99:1, and (ii) an inorganic particulate thickener which comprises fumed silica which is present in an amount of from 0.5 to 1 wt%, based on the weight of the curable thermosetting resin or (iii) a mixture thereof. a. a curable thermosetting resin including at least one epoxide group; b. a curing agent for curing the curable thermosetting resin, wherein the curing agent is present in the liquid phase and includes a cyanamide reactive group; and c. a rheology modifier for the curable thermosetting resin system, characterised by the fibres being carbon fibres, the curable thermosetting resin having an epoxy equivalent weight of from 140 to 180 g/eq and the rheology modifier comprising at least one of (i) a thermoplastic resin which comprises at least one phenoxy resin, and wherein the curable thermosetting resin and the at least one phenoxy resin are present in a weight ratio of from 80:20 to 99:1, and (ii) an inorganic particulate thickener which comprises fumed silica which is present in an amount of from 0.5 to 1 wt%, based on the weight of the curable thermosetting resin or (iii) a mixture thereof.