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A test instrument, configured to receive optical measurements, comprising: a processor; a memory comprising instructions, which when executed by the processor, cause the processor to: receive a reference correlation of a transmission of a channel of a fiber link; record an optical power spectrum of the channel; determine a baud rate of the channel; apply a spectral correlation technique to the channel with a multiple baud rate distance in frequency domain; receive wavelength division multiplexed (WDM) OSNR measurements; calculate a generalized optical signal-to-noise ratio (gOSNR) value based on the spectral correlation technique and the reference correlation; and compare the gOSNR with the WDM OSNR measurements to evaluate an amount of non-linear noise contributions. a processor; a memory comprising instructions, which when executed by the processor, cause the processor to: receive a reference correlation of a transmission of a channel of a fiber link; record an optical power spectrum of the channel; determine a baud rate of the channel; apply a spectral correlation technique to the channel with a multiple baud rate distance in frequency domain; receive wavelength division multiplexed (WDM) OSNR measurements; calculate a generalized optical signal-to-noise ratio (gOSNR) value based on the spectral correlation technique and the reference correlation; and compare the gOSNR with the WDM OSNR measurements to evaluate an amount of non-linear noise contributions. receive a reference correlation of a transmission of a channel of a fiber link; record an optical power spectrum of the channel; determine a baud rate of the channel; apply a spectral correlation technique to the channel with a multiple baud rate distance in frequency domain; receive wavelength division multiplexed (WDM) OSNR measurements; calculate a generalized optical signal-to-noise ratio (gOSNR) value based on the spectral correlation technique and the reference correlation; and compare the gOSNR with the WDM OSNR measurements to evaluate an amount of non-linear noise contributions.
A load bearing assistance apparatus for transferring load from a lower extremity orthotic or prosthetic device to the ground, comprising: a lateral and a medial spring-loaded members; and a linking mechanism for connecting the load bearing assistance apparatus to the lower extremity orthotic or prosthetic device and connecting the lateral and medial spring-loaded members in a spaced apart configuration so as to position the lateral and medial spring-loaded members adjacent a lateral and a medial portions, respectively, of a foot of a user of the lower extremity orthotic or prosthetic device and such as a portion of the lateral and medial spring-loaded members enters in contact with the ground during locomotion; wherein in use the lateral and medial spring-loaded members transfer the load from the lower extremity orthotic or prosthetic device to the ground. . a lateral and a medial spring-loaded members; and a linking mechanism for connecting the load bearing assistance apparatus to the lower extremity orthotic or prosthetic device and connecting the lateral and medial spring-loaded members in a spaced apart configuration so as to position the lateral and medial spring-loaded members adjacent a lateral and a medial portions, respectively, of a foot of a user of the lower extremity orthotic or prosthetic device and such as a portion of the lateral and medial spring-loaded members enters in contact with the ground during locomotion; wherein in use the lateral and medial spring-loaded members transfer the load from the lower extremity orthotic or prosthetic device to the ground. .
A method of processing sperm comprising the steps of: a. flowing sperm along a fluid flow path having an interrogation zone ; b. producing a multimode beam directed at the interrogation zone , wherein the multimode beam has a beam profile with a series of intensity peaks along a transverse beam axis; c. compressing the beam profile along the traverse beam axis to create a manipulated beam with uniform spatial intensity characteristics, wherein the compressed beam profile with uniform spatial intensity characteristics provides enough uniform laser exposure to sperm at the interrogation zone for sex sorting sperm ; d. illuminating sperm at the inspection zone with the manipulated beam ; e. detecting reflected and/or fluoresced light from sperm as they pass the interrogation zone and producing a signal; f. classifying sperm based upon the produced signals. a. flowing sperm along a fluid flow path having an interrogation zone ; b. producing a multimode beam directed at the interrogation zone , wherein the multimode beam has a beam profile with a series of intensity peaks along a transverse beam axis; c. compressing the beam profile along the traverse beam axis to create a manipulated beam with uniform spatial intensity characteristics, wherein the compressed beam profile with uniform spatial intensity characteristics provides enough uniform laser exposure to sperm at the interrogation zone for sex sorting sperm ; d. illuminating sperm at the inspection zone with the manipulated beam ; e. detecting reflected and/or fluoresced light from sperm as they pass the interrogation zone and producing a signal; f. classifying sperm based upon the produced signals.
A holding apparatus for use with a portable electronic device , the apparatus comprising: a base plate comprising top and bottom base plate surfaces; a frame on the top base plate surface, the frame defining a strip aperture ; a flexible strip that fits along the top base plate surface, the strip comprising a tail end , and a leading end comprising a folded portion and a wing ; a pin configured to secure the tail end of the strip to the base plate at a rear end of the base plate , wherein the pin forms a hinged connection between the strip and the base plate ; and a second pin configured to secure the strip in an engaged position; a plurality of recesses configured to receive the pin and the second pin; wherein the strip is moveable between the engaged position and a disengaged position within the strip aperture, and in the engaged position, the folded portion of the leading end engages with the second pin and the wing is configured to spring back up against a bottom side of the strip to secure the strip in the engaged position. a base plate comprising top and bottom base plate surfaces; a frame on the top base plate surface, the frame defining a strip aperture ; a flexible strip that fits along the top base plate surface, the strip comprising a tail end , and a leading end comprising a folded portion and a wing ; a tail end , and a leading end comprising a folded portion and a wing ; a pin configured to secure the tail end of the strip to the base plate at a rear end of the base plate , wherein the pin forms a hinged connection between the strip and the base plate ; and a second pin configured to secure the strip in an engaged position; a plurality of recesses configured to receive the pin and the second pin; wherein the strip is moveable between the engaged position and a disengaged position within the strip aperture, and in the engaged position, the folded portion of the leading end engages with the second pin and the wing is configured to spring back up against a bottom side of the strip to secure the strip in the engaged position.
A method of preheating a brushless motor , the method comprising sequentially energising and de-energising a phase winding of the motor over one or more drive periods, the phase winding being energised in the same direction throughout each drive period so as to lock a rotor of the motor at an aligned position, wherein the method comprises de-energising the phase winding in response to current in the phase winding exceeding a current limit, and characterised by increasing the current limit at least once during the one or more drive periods.
A telescope comprising an objective lens , an eyepiece and a prism erecting system and having an observation beam path running between the objective lens and the eyepiece in which the prism erecting system is disposed, and having projection optics with a beam path for reproducing an image of a reticle in a focal plane of the eyepiece , wherein the beam path of the projection optics is coupled to the observation beam path by means of a beam splitter, wherein the projection optics comprise a light source and several lenses , characterized in that the projection optics comprise a mask designed as a negative of a pattern of the reticle, wherein the light source is disposed for rearward illumination of the mask , and wherein the projection optics comprise a focusing device adjustable from an external face of a housing , by means of which focusing device the position of the image plane of the reproduction of the pattern of the reticle can be shifted relative to the position of the image plane of the objective lens and/or relative to the position of the focal plane of the eyepiece , wherein the focusing device is formed by a carriage adjustable in the axial direction of the beam path of the projection optics , the lenses being secured in said carriage , and wherein for adjusting the carriage , an adjusting screw or a rotary knob is disposed on the external face of the housing .
A method for the manufacture of an element intended to be laid on a base (A) in order to obtain at least one of walking surfaces, traffic-bearing surfaces, decorative surfaces and other types of surface, said element comprising stones and a grout characterised by placing of the stones in a form , comprising a bottom and side walls , where the bottom is provided in the direction in towards the form with at least one layer of a flexible material being a foamed rubber or soft cellular plastic, placing of the stones at a distinct distance from each other and with a surface (2.1), intended to constitute a part of the wear surface, the decorative surface , of the element directed downwards and in contact with the bottom of the form, in contact with the flexible material, placing a reinforcement over the stones in the form , filling of the grout between the stones such that the grout runs between the stones and down to the bottom of the moulding form , onto the flexible material, such that the surfaces (2.1) of the stones and the grout will together come into contact with the bottom of the moulding form , in contact with the layer of the flexible material, wherein the grout is cement-based and freely flowing and self-compacting, so that the grout forms a slab that is arranged under or behind each stone and that holds the stones together, and wherein the method also comprises placing a lift arrangement between the stones in the moulding form and additional pouring of grout over the stones and the grout between the stones , such that the stones are covered and the element obtains a predetermined thickness (Y), and so that the lift arrangement is permanently located in the element such that the element can be displaced at any time, even after the element has been placed and set in its desired location, wherein the method also comprises the placing of a material member , comprising a metal construction, at least one of a steel beam, steel pipe and sheet steel, along, at or inside of at least one of the side walls of the form, or constituting one of the side walls of the form, for reinforcement of at least one of the wall sections (1.1) of the element, wherein he method also comprises the placing of at least one construction feature that directly or indirectly makes possible the holding together of two elements arranged next to each other against or beside each other, at or inside of one of the side walls of the form, and wherein one or several steps or operations comprised within the method take place with the aid of automated equipment.
A vehicle , in particular an industrial vehicle such as a truck, comprising a safety device which comprises: - a supporting member having a first end provided with a joint part which is pivotally mounted on a side wall of the vehicle , and a second end configured to bear on the ground ; - an actuator connected to the supporting member and configured to move it relative to the vehicle between: an inactive position in which the supporting member is located along the vehicle side wall , with the second end at a distance from the ground ; and a safety position in which the supporting member extends between the vehicle side wall and the ground , to limit the vehicle roll by means of the second end bearing on the ground , wherein the vehicle comprises a mounting arm secured to the vehicle side wall and in that the joint part of the supporting member is connected to the mounting arm to form a link which provides at least one pivoting degree of freedom, characterized in that the link is a ball joint link which provides three pivoting degrees of freedom. - a supporting member having a first end provided with a joint part which is pivotally mounted on a side wall of the vehicle , and a second end configured to bear on the ground ; - an actuator connected to the supporting member and configured to move it relative to the vehicle between: an inactive position in which the supporting member is located along the vehicle side wall , with the second end at a distance from the ground ; and a safety position in which the supporting member extends between the vehicle side wall and the ground , to limit the vehicle roll by means of the second end bearing on the ground , wherein the vehicle comprises a mounting arm secured to the vehicle side wall and in that the joint part of the supporting member is connected to the mounting arm to form a link which provides at least one pivoting degree of freedom, characterized in that the link is a ball joint link which provides three pivoting degrees of freedom.
A mutated human gamma-globin gene, wherein the mutated human gamma-globin gene encodes a protein comprising SEQ ID NO:1.
A printing jig (2, 2', 2") which supports an object to be printed and is placed in an inkjet-type printer when the object is being printed, the printing jig (2, 2', 2") comprising: a mounting surface on which the object is to be placed; and a positioning part (20, 20', 20", 50, 50', 50") for positioning the object, the positioning part (20, 20', 20", 50, 50', 50") including a protrusion preformed on the mounting surface so as to be brought into contact with at least part of the object placed on the mounting surface , wherein the protrusion is made of deposited and cured ink used by the inkjet-type printer , the printing jig (2, 2', 2") is configured for the object being a flat-shaped member, and the protrusion is placed so as to be brought into contact with a lateral side of the object at two or more positions, for positioning the object in a rotational direction and two perpendicular directions in the mounting surface . a mounting surface on which the object is to be placed; and a positioning part (20, 20', 20", 50, 50', 50") for positioning the object, the positioning part (20, 20', 20", 50, 50', 50") including a protrusion preformed on the mounting surface so as to be brought into contact with at least part of the object placed on the mounting surface , wherein the protrusion is made of deposited and cured ink used by the inkjet-type printer , the printing jig (2, 2', 2") is configured for the object being a flat-shaped member, and the protrusion is placed so as to be brought into contact with a lateral side of the object at two or more positions, for positioning the object in a rotational direction and two perpendicular directions in the mounting surface .
An image forming apparatus comprising: a body a recording device supported by the body and configured to form an image on a recording medium; two rollers (17; 18) provided to the body and configured to rotate on the recording medium while the body is moved in a scanning direction for image formation; and characterised by switching means (73; 72; 75; 700; 702) for switching a state of the image forming apparatus between: a roller contact state in which the image forming apparatus is configured such that the rollers (17; 18) are in contact with the recording medium during image formation; and a roller contactless state in which the image forming apparatus is configured such that the rollers (17; 18) are contactless with the recording medium during image formation. a body a recording device supported by the body and configured to form an image on a recording medium; two rollers (17; 18) provided to the body and configured to rotate on the recording medium while the body is moved in a scanning direction for image formation; and characterised by switching means (73; 72; 75; 700; 702) for switching a state of the image forming apparatus between: a roller contact state in which the image forming apparatus is configured such that the rollers (17; 18) are in contact with the recording medium during image formation; and a roller contactless state in which the image forming apparatus is configured such that the rollers (17; 18) are contactless with the recording medium during image formation. a roller contact state in which the image forming apparatus is configured such that the rollers (17; 18) are in contact with the recording medium during image formation; and a roller contactless state in which the image forming apparatus is configured such that the rollers (17; 18) are contactless with the recording medium during image formation.
Enacted by a server computer system , a method to provide network connectivity to a virtual machine hosted on the server computer system, the method comprising: detecting , by a network configuration update, NCU, service of the server computer system, a change in a configuration of a software-defined network to which the server computer system provides access; issuing , by the NCU service of the server computer system, a network configuration update, NCU, for consumption by the virtual machine, the NCU including a data structure reflecting the change in the configuration; and providing , by the NCU service of the server computer system, a link-state notification, LSN, to a virtual network interface card of the virtual machine pursuant to the change in the configuration, the LSN including data indicating a state of network connectivity of the virtual machine, wherein receipt of the LSN by the virtual machine triggers a dynamic host configuration protocol, DHCP, handshake by an operating system, OS, kernel of the virtual machine, and wherein the NCU is received by the virtual machine pursuant to the DHCP handshake. detecting , by a network configuration update, NCU, service of the server computer system, a change in a configuration of a software-defined network to which the server computer system provides access; issuing , by the NCU service of the server computer system, a network configuration update, NCU, for consumption by the virtual machine, the NCU including a data structure reflecting the change in the configuration; and providing , by the NCU service of the server computer system, a link-state notification, LSN, to a virtual network interface card of the virtual machine pursuant to the change in the configuration, the LSN including data indicating a state of network connectivity of the virtual machine, wherein receipt of the LSN by the virtual machine triggers a dynamic host configuration protocol, DHCP, handshake by an operating system, OS, kernel of the virtual machine, and wherein the NCU is received by the virtual machine pursuant to the DHCP handshake.
A method for operating a digital assistant, the method comprising: at a device having one or more processors, a display, and memory: receiving a speech output to be provided to a user of the device; determining if the device is currently receiving speech input from a user, wherein determining if the device is currently receiving speech input from the user includes determining if a last speech input was received within a predetermined period of time, wherein the predetermined period of time is a function of a measure of an urgency of the output; and upon determining that the device is not currently receiving speech input from the user, providing the speech output to the user; upon determining that the device is receiving speech input from the user: determining if provision of the speech output is urgent; upon determining that provision of the speech output is urgent, providing the speech output to the user; and upon determining that provision of the speech output is not urgent, delaying providing the speech output to the user, and providing a displayed output corresponding to the speech output. receiving a speech output to be provided to a user of the device; determining if the device is currently receiving speech input from a user, wherein determining if the device is currently receiving speech input from the user includes determining if a last speech input was received within a predetermined period of time, wherein the predetermined period of time is a function of a measure of an urgency of the output; and upon determining that the device is not currently receiving speech input from the user, providing the speech output to the user; upon determining that the device is receiving speech input from the user: determining if provision of the speech output is urgent; upon determining that provision of the speech output is urgent, providing the speech output to the user; and upon determining that provision of the speech output is not urgent, delaying providing the speech output to the user, and providing a displayed output corresponding to the speech output. determining if provision of the speech output is urgent; upon determining that provision of the speech output is urgent, providing the speech output to the user; and upon determining that provision of the speech output is not urgent, delaying providing the speech output to the user, and providing a displayed output corresponding to the speech output.
A composition for use in therapeutically improving, promoting, restoring or maintaining recognition and/or working memory in a subject suffering from or at increased risk of impaired recognition and/or working memory associated with PKU, said composition comprising therapeutic amounts of: (i) at least one ω-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (LCPUFA) selected from the group consisting of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosapentaenoic acid (DPA); (ii) choline, a choline salt and/or choline ester; (iii) at least one B vitamin selected from the group consisting of vitamin B6, vitamin B12 and vitamin B9, preferably vitamin B6 and/or vitamin B12; (iv) vitamin D and vitamin K, wherein the composition comprises, per 100 ml product, 5 to 15 μg vitamin D and 10 to 50 μg vitamin K; and (v) one of more of uridine, cytidine, including salts, phosphates, acyl derivatives and/or esters thereof.
A biventricular implantable cardiac stimulator comprising a stimulation control unit , one or more stimulation units and a contractility determination unit that is configured to generate a contractility signal that reflects myocardial contractility wherein the stimulation control unit is operatively connected to one or more stimulation units to control delivery of stimulation pulses by said one or more stimulation units, wherein the stimulation control unit is configured to switch between at least a univentricular left ventricular stimulation mode and a biventricular stimulation mode and to evaluate the ventricular contractility in relation to the respective ventricular stimulation mode, characterized in that the contractility determination unit is closed-loop-stimulation sensor or closed-loop-stimulation sensor system.