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A method of remote sensing a remaining battery capacity, comprising: transmitting an interrogation signal from a reader system of a handheld computing device to a communications module of a remote charge indicator system operatively connected to a battery; upon said interrogation, charging or discharging a capacitor of an RC circuit to a predetermined threshold voltage using a power source, wherein the power source is the battery; providing a response signal from said communications module to the handheld computing device comprising the reader system once the capacitor reaches the predetermined threshold voltage; determining by the handheld computing device an amount of time taken for the capacitor to charge or discharge to the predetermined threshold voltage using a processor ; and the processor determining remaining battery capacity information using the amount of time. transmitting an interrogation signal from a reader system of a handheld computing device to a communications module of a remote charge indicator system operatively connected to a battery; upon said interrogation, charging or discharging a capacitor of an RC circuit to a predetermined threshold voltage using a power source, wherein the power source is the battery; providing a response signal from said communications module to the handheld computing device comprising the reader system once the capacitor reaches the predetermined threshold voltage; determining by the handheld computing device an amount of time taken for the capacitor to charge or discharge to the predetermined threshold voltage using a processor ; and the processor determining remaining battery capacity information using the amount of time.
Method of controlling a stretch-reducing rolling mill for the rolling of tubes, which comprises a plurality of roll stands arranged in succession in a conveying direction of a tube to be rolled, wherein a wall thickness measuring device (2-2, 9) determines, prior to rolling, a wall thickness plot of the tube to be rolled, and during rolling of the tube a control unit controls respective rotational speeds of the roll stands on the basis the determined wall thickness plot so as to provide compensation for wall thickness fluctuations of the tube, characterised in that a tube position measuring device , which is arranged in front of the roll stands in conveying direction, continuously measures an instantaneous longitudinal co-ordinate (Ix) of the tube , the measurement values of the longitudinal co-ordinate (Ix) of the tube are transmitted to the control unit and the control unit during rolling of the tube controls the rotational speeds of the roll stands also on the basis of the transmitted measurement values of the instantaneous longitudinal co-ordinate (x) of the tube so as to provide compensation for wall thickness fluctuations of the tube.
Process for making an at least partially coated electrode active material wherein said process comprises the following steps: (a) Providing an electrode active material according to general formula Li 1+x TM 1-x O 2 , wherein TM is a combination of Ni and Co or Ni and Al, and, optionally, Mn, and, optionally, at least one metal selected from Ga, Nb, Ta, Mo, B, Sn, V, W, Mg, Ti and Zr, and x is in the range of from zero to 0.2, (b) treating said electrode active material with at least one compound of Co wherein said compound of Co is a complex with at least one CO ligand per Co atom, and (c) treating the material obtained in step (b) with an oxidant selected from inorganic peroxides and oxygen and a mixture of ozone and oxygen. (a) Providing an electrode active material according to general formula Li 1+x TM 1-x O 2 , wherein TM is a combination of Ni and Co or Ni and Al, and, optionally, Mn, and, optionally, at least one metal selected from Ga, Nb, Ta, Mo, B, Sn, V, W, Mg, Ti and Zr, and x is in the range of from zero to 0.2, (b) treating said electrode active material with at least one compound of Co wherein said compound of Co is a complex with at least one CO ligand per Co atom, and (c) treating the material obtained in step (b) with an oxidant selected from inorganic peroxides and oxygen and a mixture of ozone and oxygen.
Method for operating a driver assistance system, in particular a parking assistance system , in a vehicle , comprising the steps of: - operating the vehicle at an at least partially automated autonomy level by the driver assistance system, - providing at least one acoustic transducer, wherein the at least one acoustic transducer is arranged in an interior of the vehicle , - registering, by means of an evaluation unit, whether a vehicle occupant is present, - transmitting an acoustic signal through the acoustic transducer, wherein the acoustic signal has a sound power, characterized in that the sound power is adjusted by the acoustic transducer, wherein the adjustment of the sound power by the acoustic transducer takes place depending on the presence of a vehicle occupant. - operating the vehicle at an at least partially automated autonomy level by the driver assistance system, - providing at least one acoustic transducer, wherein the at least one acoustic transducer is arranged in an interior of the vehicle , - registering, by means of an evaluation unit, whether a vehicle occupant is present, - transmitting an acoustic signal through the acoustic transducer, wherein the acoustic signal has a sound power, characterized in that the sound power is adjusted by the acoustic transducer, wherein the adjustment of the sound power by the acoustic transducer takes place depending on the presence of a vehicle occupant.
A battery pack, used for an electric automobile, comprising: a box ; a heat exchanging plate positioned below the box in a height direction (H); wherein the battery pack further comprises: a bracket assembly positioned below the heat exchanging plate in the height direction (H) and fixedly connected with the box , and the bracket assembly is used to directly contact a mounting plate of the electric automobile; characterized in that the bracket assembly comprises: at least two longitudinal beams spaced apart from each other in a width direction (W); and at least two transversal beams spaced apart from each other in a length direction (L), and two transversal beam end portions of the transversal beam in the width direction (W) each are fixedly connected with one corresponding longitudinal beam . a box ; a heat exchanging plate positioned below the box in a height direction (H); wherein the battery pack further comprises: a bracket assembly positioned below the heat exchanging plate in the height direction (H) and fixedly connected with the box , and the bracket assembly is used to directly contact a mounting plate of the electric automobile; characterized in that the bracket assembly comprises: at least two longitudinal beams spaced apart from each other in a width direction (W); and at least two transversal beams spaced apart from each other in a length direction (L), and two transversal beam end portions of the transversal beam in the width direction (W) each are fixedly connected with one corresponding longitudinal beam . at least two longitudinal beams spaced apart from each other in a width direction (W); and at least two transversal beams spaced apart from each other in a length direction (L), and two transversal beam end portions of the transversal beam in the width direction (W) each are fixedly connected with one corresponding longitudinal beam .
A computer-implemented method for constructing image mosaics suitable for machine classification of an acoustic event, the image mosaics comprised of acoustic data and non-acoustic data, the method comprising: generating at least one first graphical representation of one or more acoustic signals associated with the acoustic data; generating at least one second graphical representation of non-acoustic signals associated with the non-acoustic data; assembling one or more elements of the first graphical representation and the second graphical representation to generate a single image mosaic ; and utilizing the single image mosaic to train a machine learning engine for the purpose of classifying acoustic events; wherein the machine learning engine comprises a convolutional neural network and wherein the image mosaics are constructed with image subcomponents (412A, 412B, ..., 412n) that are arranged in a format wherein the image subcomponents (412A, 412B, ..., 412n) are positioned in a fixed/spaced relation to each other and/or have their domains aligned, such that the format is utilizable by convolutional layers of the convolutional neural network to maximize recognition of common features achieved via convolutional processing. generating at least one first graphical representation of one or more acoustic signals associated with the acoustic data; generating at least one second graphical representation of non-acoustic signals associated with the non-acoustic data; assembling one or more elements of the first graphical representation and the second graphical representation to generate a single image mosaic ; and utilizing the single image mosaic to train a machine learning engine for the purpose of classifying acoustic events; wherein the machine learning engine comprises a convolutional neural network and wherein the image mosaics are constructed with image subcomponents (412A, 412B, ..., 412n) that are arranged in a format wherein the image subcomponents (412A, 412B, ..., 412n) are positioned in a fixed/spaced relation to each other and/or have their domains aligned, such that the format is utilizable by convolutional layers of the convolutional neural network to maximize recognition of common features achieved via convolutional processing.
Method of rolling, particularly cold-rolling, a rolling material with the help of a roll stand , wherein the roll stand comprises an upper and a lower work roll (140-I, 140-II), which bound a rolling gap for rolling of the rolling material , comprising the following steps: mixing of water and a lubricant to form a first and a second emulsion; spraying the first emulsion onto the upper work roll (140-I) and/or onto the upper side of the rolling material at the inlet side (E) of the roll stand ; spraying the second emulsion onto the lower work roll (140-II) and/or the lower side of the rolling material at the inlet side of the roll stand; and determining a possible difference in magnitude between the friction at the top between the upper work roll (140-I) and the upper side of the rolling material and the friction at the bottom between the lower work roll (140-II) and the lower side of the rolling material; characterised by setting the droplet size for the first or second emulsion; and reducing the droplet size of the first emulsion and/or increasing the droplet size of the second emulsion as long as the friction at the top is greater than the friction at the bottom, and conversely. mixing of water and a lubricant to form a first and a second emulsion; spraying the first emulsion onto the upper work roll (140-I) and/or onto the upper side of the rolling material at the inlet side (E) of the roll stand ; spraying the second emulsion onto the lower work roll (140-II) and/or the lower side of the rolling material at the inlet side of the roll stand; and determining a possible difference in magnitude between the friction at the top between the upper work roll (140-I) and the upper side of the rolling material and the friction at the bottom between the lower work roll (140-II) and the lower side of the rolling material; characterised by setting the droplet size for the first or second emulsion; and reducing the droplet size of the first emulsion and/or increasing the droplet size of the second emulsion as long as the friction at the top is greater than the friction at the bottom, and conversely.
An exhalation port for noninvasive ventilation therapy comprising: an elongate body , said elongate body being hollow and defining a lumen to carry a flow of gases, a center portion ; a plurality of holes arranged on a portion of the elongate body , the holes configured to vent gases through the elongate body ; a shroud extending from the elongate body , the shroud surrounding one or more of the plurality of holes , the shroud comprising a wall; characterized in that a plurality of alternating recessed strips and ridges are provided on the wall of the shroud , the recessed strips and the ridges starting from the outer surface of the shroud and extending toward the center portion ; wherein the exhalation port is arranged to removably connect in-line with a circuit for delivering gases to a patient; and wherein the shroud has an outside surface , and wherein the outside surface has either a 22 mm or a 15 mm taper configured to connect with a filter . an elongate body , said elongate body being hollow and defining a lumen to carry a flow of gases, a center portion ; a plurality of holes arranged on a portion of the elongate body , the holes configured to vent gases through the elongate body ; a shroud extending from the elongate body , the shroud surrounding one or more of the plurality of holes , the shroud comprising a wall; characterized in that a plurality of alternating recessed strips and ridges are provided on the wall of the shroud , the recessed strips and the ridges starting from the outer surface of the shroud and extending toward the center portion ; wherein the exhalation port is arranged to removably connect in-line with a circuit for delivering gases to a patient; and wherein the shroud has an outside surface , and wherein the outside surface has either a 22 mm or a 15 mm taper configured to connect with a filter .
A cooling unit with a compression refrigeration circuit with a heating pipe for conducting compressed refrigerant, wherein the heating pipe is guided through a condensate cup that can be lowered from a working position into a maintenance position, characterized in that a cup carrier can be lowered into a maintenance position and lifted from the maintenance position into a working position, wherein the condensate cup can be removed from the cup carrier .
Pressure sensor characterized in that it comprises: • a first textile element comprising a first group of optical fibers including on their peripheral surface alterations allowing light to be captured laterally in at least one capturing zone of the textile element , the optical fibers of the first group being grouped together into at least one bundle on at least one border of the textile element ; • at least one photosensitive element arranged facing at least one end of at least one bundle of optical fibers of the first group and allowing the generation of an electrical signal as a function of the variation in light intensity captured laterally by the optical fibers in said capturing zone of the first textile element ; • a second textile element comprising another group of optical fibers comprising on their peripheral surface alterations allowing the lateral emission of light from at least one emission zone arranged facing the capturing zone of the first group of optical fibers of the textile web , the optical fibers of the said other group being grouped together into at least one bundle on at least one border of the second textile element ; • a light-permeable layer arranged between the two textile elements and and capable of elastically deforming in order to enable a closing together of the two textile elements when an effort is applied to said pressure sensor . • a first textile element comprising a first group of optical fibers including on their peripheral surface alterations allowing light to be captured laterally in at least one capturing zone of the textile element , the optical fibers of the first group being grouped together into at least one bundle on at least one border of the textile element ; • at least one photosensitive element arranged facing at least one end of at least one bundle of optical fibers of the first group and allowing the generation of an electrical signal as a function of the variation in light intensity captured laterally by the optical fibers in said capturing zone of the first textile element ; • a second textile element comprising another group of optical fibers comprising on their peripheral surface alterations allowing the lateral emission of light from at least one emission zone arranged facing the capturing zone of the first group of optical fibers of the textile web , the optical fibers of the said other group being grouped together into at least one bundle on at least one border of the second textile element ; • a light-permeable layer arranged between the two textile elements and and capable of elastically deforming in order to enable a closing together of the two textile elements when an effort is applied to said pressure sensor .
A fiber-reinforced organic polymer aerogel comprising a non-fibrous organic polymer matrix and fibers comprised in the non-fibrous organic polymer matrix, wherein the aerogel comprises a thermal conductivity of less than or equal to 30 mW/m·K at a temperature of 20 °C and 13.8 kPa pressure measured using a heat flow meter, and an at least bimodal pore size distribution with a first mode of pores having an average pore size of less than or equal to 50 nanometers (nm) and a second mode of pores having an average pore size of greater than 50 nm, measured using gas adsorption or mercury intrusion porosimetry.
Unit cell of a transmitter array for transmitting an incident wave with a phase shift, the unit cell comprising: - a ground plane (PM); - first and second dielectric substrates (S1, S2), arranged on either side of the ground plane (PM), and each having a first surface (S10, S20), oriented toward the ground plane (PM), and a second surface (S11, S21), opposed to the first surface (S10, S20); - first and second planar antennas (A1, A2), extending on the second surfaces (S11, S21) of the first and second dielectric substrates (S1, S2), respectively; - a via , arranged to pass through the first and second dielectric substrates (S1, S2) so as to electrically connect the first and second planar antennas (A1, A2); the via being electrically isolated from the ground plane (PM); - the unit cell being characterized in that it comprises a third planar antenna (A3), extending between the ground plane (PM) and the first surface (S10) of the first dielectric substrate (S1), and electrically connected to the via . - a ground plane (PM); - first and second dielectric substrates (S1, S2), arranged on either side of the ground plane (PM), and each having a first surface (S10, S20), oriented toward the ground plane (PM), and a second surface (S11, S21), opposed to the first surface (S10, S20); - first and second planar antennas (A1, A2), extending on the second surfaces (S11, S21) of the first and second dielectric substrates (S1, S2), respectively; - a via , arranged to pass through the first and second dielectric substrates (S1, S2) so as to electrically connect the first and second planar antennas (A1, A2); the via being electrically isolated from the ground plane (PM); - the unit cell being characterized in that it comprises a third planar antenna (A3), extending between the ground plane (PM) and the first surface (S10) of the first dielectric substrate (S1), and electrically connected to the via .
An in vitro diagnostic method of assessing the susceptibility of a subject to develop progressive chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) involving the appearance of irreversible lung damage, wherein the subject has been diagnosed as suffering from stable COPD or is suspected to suffer from stable COPD, the method comprising: - determining the level of expression of the genes DMBT1 and KIAA1199 in a sample obtained from the subject; - comparing the level of expression of DMBT1 and KIAA1199 in the sample from the subject to a control expression level of DMBT1 and KIAA1199 in a healthy subject; and - determining whether or not the subject is prone to develop progressive COPD involving the appearance of irreversible lung damage, wherein an increase in the level of expression of DMBT1 and KIAA1199 in the sample from the subject as compared to the control expression level of DMBT1 and KIAA1199 is indicative of a proneness to develop progressive COPD. - determining the level of expression of the genes DMBT1 and KIAA1199 in a sample obtained from the subject; - comparing the level of expression of DMBT1 and KIAA1199 in the sample from the subject to a control expression level of DMBT1 and KIAA1199 in a healthy subject; and - determining whether or not the subject is prone to develop progressive COPD involving the appearance of irreversible lung damage, wherein an increase in the level of expression of DMBT1 and KIAA1199 in the sample from the subject as compared to the control expression level of DMBT1 and KIAA1199 is indicative of a proneness to develop progressive COPD.
Laminated glass, comprising: soda lime glass; and non-tempered alkali-free glass bonded to one surface of the soda lime glass, wherein the non-tempered alkali-free glass is alkali-free glass containing less than 1% of an oxide of an alkali metal based on a mass percentage indication of an oxide conversion, wherein the thickness of the soda lime glass is larger than the thickness of the non-tempered alkali-free glass, and the elastic modulus of the non-tempered alkali-free glass is larger than the elastic modulus of the soda lime glass, wherein the elastic modulus of the non-tempered alkali-free glass and the soda lime glass is measured through a three-point bending test. soda lime glass; and non-tempered alkali-free glass bonded to one surface of the soda lime glass, wherein the non-tempered alkali-free glass is alkali-free glass containing less than 1% of an oxide of an alkali metal based on a mass percentage indication of an oxide conversion, wherein the thickness of the soda lime glass is larger than the thickness of the non-tempered alkali-free glass, and the elastic modulus of the non-tempered alkali-free glass is larger than the elastic modulus of the soda lime glass, wherein the elastic modulus of the non-tempered alkali-free glass and the soda lime glass is measured through a three-point bending test.
A micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) device comprising: a substrate (S); and a slotted metal (SM) component selected from the group consisting of an actuator plate (AP1, AP2, AP3) and a capacitive plate (CP1, CP2, CP3), characterized in that the slotted metal (SM) comprises a metal patterned with slots (SL) configured to restrict grain growth in the metal, the slots (SL) each having a width that is less than or equal to 2 microns, wherein lines formed in the metal by the slots (SL) have line widths that are approximately the size of a single metallurgical grain in an unpatterned layer. a substrate (S); and a slotted metal (SM) component selected from the group consisting of an actuator plate (AP1, AP2, AP3) and a capacitive plate (CP1, CP2, CP3), characterized in that the slotted metal (SM) comprises a metal patterned with slots (SL) configured to restrict grain growth in the metal, the slots (SL) each having a width that is less than or equal to 2 microns, wherein lines formed in the metal by the slots (SL) have line widths that are approximately the size of a single metallurgical grain in an unpatterned layer.