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A waste heat recovery apparatus comprising: an evaporator configured to turn a liquid-phase refrigerant into steam through heat exchange with exhaust gas of an internal combustion engine; an expander configured to expand a gas-phase refrigerant passed through the evaporator to recover heat energy; a condenser configured to condense the gas-phase refrigerant passed through the expander such that the gas-phase refrigerant returns to the liquid-phase refrigerant; a liquid-phase refrigerant supply device configured to supply the liquid-phase refrigerant delivered from the condenser , to the evaporator ; and a control device configured to control the liquid-phase refrigerant supply device so as to adjust an amount of the liquid-phase refrigerant to be supplied to the evaporator , characterised in that the control device is configured to control the liquid-phase refrigerant supply device so as to bring the supply of the liquid-phase refrigerant by the liquid-phase refrigerant supply device into a stopped state at least until an amount of the liquid-phase refrigerant stored in the evaporator becomes equal to or lower than a predetermined low refrigerant amount, during operation of the internal combustion engine. an evaporator configured to turn a liquid-phase refrigerant into steam through heat exchange with exhaust gas of an internal combustion engine; an expander configured to expand a gas-phase refrigerant passed through the evaporator to recover heat energy; a condenser configured to condense the gas-phase refrigerant passed through the expander such that the gas-phase refrigerant returns to the liquid-phase refrigerant; a liquid-phase refrigerant supply device configured to supply the liquid-phase refrigerant delivered from the condenser , to the evaporator ; and a control device configured to control the liquid-phase refrigerant supply device so as to adjust an amount of the liquid-phase refrigerant to be supplied to the evaporator , characterised in that the control device is configured to control the liquid-phase refrigerant supply device so as to bring the supply of the liquid-phase refrigerant by the liquid-phase refrigerant supply device into a stopped state at least until an amount of the liquid-phase refrigerant stored in the evaporator becomes equal to or lower than a predetermined low refrigerant amount, during operation of the internal combustion engine.
An optical amplifier , comprising: a pulsed laser generating a beam of fundamental laser radiation (F); a first optically nonlinear crystal partially converting the fundamental beam into a first beam of second-harmonic laser radiation (SH 1 ) and leaving a residual beam of unconverted fundamental laser radiation (RF 1 ); a second optically nonlinear crystal partially converting the residual fundamental beam into a second beam of second-harmonic laser radiation (SH 2 ); a first optical parametric amplifier stage optically pumped by the second second-harmonic beam and arranged to amplify a signal beam (S 1 ); and a second optical parametric amplifier stage optically pumped by the first second-harmonic beam and arranged to further amplify the signal beam (S 2 ). a pulsed laser generating a beam of fundamental laser radiation (F); a first optically nonlinear crystal partially converting the fundamental beam into a first beam of second-harmonic laser radiation (SH 1 ) and leaving a residual beam of unconverted fundamental laser radiation (RF 1 ); a second optically nonlinear crystal partially converting the residual fundamental beam into a second beam of second-harmonic laser radiation (SH 2 ); a first optical parametric amplifier stage optically pumped by the second second-harmonic beam and arranged to amplify a signal beam (S 1 ); and a second optical parametric amplifier stage optically pumped by the first second-harmonic beam and arranged to further amplify the signal beam (S 2 ).
A low-loss few-mode fiber, comprising from inside to outside, a core layer , a quartz inner cladding , a quartz second core layer , a fluorine-doped quartz depressed cladding and a fluorine-doped quartz outer cladding , wherein the radius of the core layer is 10-17.4 μm, the core layer is not doped with germanium element, the refractive index of the core layer is in gradient distribution, and the distribution is a power-exponent distribution, characterized in that the quartz inner cladding is fluorine-doped, the quartz second core layer is fluorine-doped, the maximum value of difference in relative refractive index between the core layer and the fluorine-doped quartz inner cladding is 0.3% to 0.9%, the relative refractive index difference of the fluorine-doped quartz inner cladding with respect to synthetic quartz is -0.3% to -0.5%, the difference in relative refractive index between the fluorine-doped quartz second core layer and the fluorine-doped quartz inner cladding is 0.05% to 0.2%, the difference in relative refractive index between the fluorine-doped quartz depressed cladding and the fluorine-doped quartz inner cladding is -0.1% to -0.5%, the relative refractive index difference of the fluorine-doped quartz outer cladding with respect to the synthetic quartz is -0.3% to -0.5%, the radius of the fluorine-doped quartz inner cladding is 10.5-21.4 μm, the radius of the fluorine-doped quartz second core layer is 11-22.4 μm, the radius of the fluorine-doped quartz depressed cladding is 20.5-40.0 μm, and the radius of the fluorine-doped quartz outer cladding is 40.0-100.0 μm.
A method for battery binding, the method being implemented by a service end electronic device and characterized by steps of: obtaining, through a barcode at one of a position under a seat of the carrier device and a position inside a storage compartment of the carrier device , a carrier identifier corresponding to a carrier device that is capable of being electrically powered; and sending the carrier identifier to a battery device , in which a battery identifier is stored, via near-field communication for storage in the battery device . obtaining, through a barcode at one of a position under a seat of the carrier device and a position inside a storage compartment of the carrier device , a carrier identifier corresponding to a carrier device that is capable of being electrically powered; and sending the carrier identifier to a battery device , in which a battery identifier is stored, via near-field communication for storage in the battery device .
A voltage converter circuit, comprising: a power input terminal ; a plurality of switched capacitors , each switched capacitor being connected to the power input terminal , wherein the power input terminal is configured to apply the same input voltage (V IN ) to the plurality of switched capacitors , wherein each switched capacitor is configured to convert the input voltage (V IN ) and output a voltage having respective values based on a corresponding voltage conversion ratio, and wherein each of the plurality of switched capacitors has a different voltage conversion ratio; a buck converter comprising a plurality of switching elements (S1, S2, ..., Sn) and an LC circuit , that is connected to each of the plurality of switched capacitors individually via a respective switching element out of the plurality of switching elements (S1, S2, ..., Sn), wherein the buck converter is configured to be alternately supplied with a first voltage and a second voltage output respectively from two switched capacitors being a subset of the plurality of switched capacitors , to convert the supplied first voltage or second voltage into an output voltage and to provide the output voltage to an output terminal of the buck converter; and a feedback controller electrically connected to the output terminal of the buck converter , the power input terminal , and the switching elements (S1, S2, ..., Sn), wherein the feedback controller is configured to measure the output voltage and to adaptively select the two switched capacitors of the subset according to the measured output voltage and a reference output voltage. a power input terminal ; a plurality of switched capacitors , each switched capacitor being connected to the power input terminal , wherein the power input terminal is configured to apply the same input voltage (V IN ) to the plurality of switched capacitors , wherein each switched capacitor is configured to convert the input voltage (V IN ) and output a voltage having respective values based on a corresponding voltage conversion ratio, and wherein each of the plurality of switched capacitors has a different voltage conversion ratio; a buck converter comprising a plurality of switching elements (S1, S2, ..., Sn) and an LC circuit , that is connected to each of the plurality of switched capacitors individually via a respective switching element out of the plurality of switching elements (S1, S2, ..., Sn), wherein the buck converter is configured to be alternately supplied with a first voltage and a second voltage output respectively from two switched capacitors being a subset of the plurality of switched capacitors , to convert the supplied first voltage or second voltage into an output voltage and to provide the output voltage to an output terminal of the buck converter; and a feedback controller electrically connected to the output terminal of the buck converter , the power input terminal , and the switching elements (S1, S2, ..., Sn), wherein the feedback controller is configured to measure the output voltage and to adaptively select the two switched capacitors of the subset according to the measured output voltage and a reference output voltage.
A drug delivery system effective for the treatment of an ocular condition, the system comprising a plurality of biodegradable microspheres and an ophthalmically acceptable carrier; the biodegradable microspheres having diameters no less than 106 μm and no greater than 180 μm and comprising a biodegradable polymer matrix and a therapeutic agent effective for the treatment of the ocular condition; such that the drug delivery system comprises no microspheres having diameters smaller than 106 μm and no microspheres having diameters larger than 180 μm; whereby the diameter is measured using laser light scattering; and wherein the drug delivery system releases a therapeutically effective amount of the therapeutic agent for at least one week after the system is placed in an eye of a patient. the system comprising a plurality of biodegradable microspheres and an ophthalmically acceptable carrier; the biodegradable microspheres having diameters no less than 106 μm and no greater than 180 μm and comprising a biodegradable polymer matrix and a therapeutic agent effective for the treatment of the ocular condition; such that the drug delivery system comprises no microspheres having diameters smaller than 106 μm and no microspheres having diameters larger than 180 μm; whereby the diameter is measured using laser light scattering; and wherein the drug delivery system releases a therapeutically effective amount of the therapeutic agent for at least one week after the system is placed in an eye of a patient.
A method for interference reporting by a mobile terminal in a mobile communication system including a base station and a wireless communication device, the mobile terminal being in communication with the base station via a first resource and being configured for communication with the wireless communication device via a second resource, the method comprising the steps of: detecting (S1), by the mobile terminal, an interference condition between the communication with the base station via the first resource and a communication with the wireless communication device via the second resource; reporting (S2), by the mobile terminal, on the interference condition to the base station; receiving (S3a), by the mobile terminal, reconfiguration information indicating a third resource for communication with the base station and reconfiguring (S3c) the communication with the base station to the third resource; and detecting (S5a), by the mobile terminal, whether or not the interference condition persists for potential communications with the base station via the first resource, and, in case the interference condition has been resolved, reporting (S5b), by the mobile terminal, on an interference resolution to the base station for communications via the first resource. detecting (S1), by the mobile terminal, an interference condition between the communication with the base station via the first resource and a communication with the wireless communication device via the second resource; reporting (S2), by the mobile terminal, on the interference condition to the base station; receiving (S3a), by the mobile terminal, reconfiguration information indicating a third resource for communication with the base station and reconfiguring (S3c) the communication with the base station to the third resource; and detecting (S5a), by the mobile terminal, whether or not the interference condition persists for potential communications with the base station via the first resource, and, in case the interference condition has been resolved, reporting (S5b), by the mobile terminal, on an interference resolution to the base station for communications via the first resource.
A system for delivering a therapeutic amount of nitric oxide, comprising: a reservoir assembly including a reservoir including a restrictor, wherein the restrictor includes a capillary tube and is covered by a metal sheath and a heating element, and wherein the restrictor includes a first end and a second end , wherein the capillary tube is coupled to the reservoir via an adaptor and the reservoir includes a nitrogen dioxide source, wherein the first end of the restrictor is coupled to the reservoir ; a permeation tube, wherein the permeation tube is connected to the reservoir assembly outside of the reservoir assembly; a gas supply; and a delivery conduit for delivering a therapeutic amount of nitric oxide including at least one cartridge , wherein the at least one cartridge comprises a surface-activated material and a reducing agent, and a patient interface. a reservoir assembly including a reservoir including a restrictor, wherein the restrictor includes a capillary tube and is covered by a metal sheath and a heating element, and wherein the restrictor includes a first end and a second end , wherein the capillary tube is coupled to the reservoir via an adaptor and the reservoir includes a nitrogen dioxide source, wherein the first end of the restrictor is coupled to the reservoir ; a permeation tube, wherein the permeation tube is connected to the reservoir assembly outside of the reservoir assembly; a gas supply; and a delivery conduit for delivering a therapeutic amount of nitric oxide including at least one cartridge , wherein the at least one cartridge comprises a surface-activated material and a reducing agent, and a patient interface. at least one cartridge , wherein the at least one cartridge comprises a surface-activated material and a reducing agent, and a patient interface.
A component for a gas turbine engine , the component comprising: a gas path wall having a first surface and a second surface ; a cooling hole extending through the gas path wall from an inlet in the first surface through a transition to an outlet in the second surface ; and two cusps formed on the transition ; characterised in that : the two cusps extend from a single termination point on the inlet and spread apart to intersect the transition at two termination points. a gas path wall having a first surface and a second surface ; a cooling hole extending through the gas path wall from an inlet in the first surface through a transition to an outlet in the second surface ; and two cusps formed on the transition ; characterised in that : the two cusps extend from a single termination point on the inlet and spread apart to intersect the transition at two termination points.
System for a motor vehicle comprising: a first electric parking brake actuation unit which is assigned to a first vehicle wheel (VL); a second electric parking brake actuation unit which is assigned to a second vehicle wheel (VR) ; a first control unit (ECU-1) having at least a first microprocessor (μP) wherein the first control unit (ECU-1) is configured to actuate at least the first electric parking brake actuation unit and an anti-lock and/or vehicle movement dynamics control system (SYS-1); and a second control unit (ECU-2) having at least a second microprocessor (μP) wherein the second control unit (ECU-2) is configured to actuate at least the second electric parking brake actuation unit and an electric braking force generator (SYS-2). a first electric parking brake actuation unit which is assigned to a first vehicle wheel (VL); a second electric parking brake actuation unit which is assigned to a second vehicle wheel (VR) ; a first control unit (ECU-1) having at least a first microprocessor (μP) wherein the first control unit (ECU-1) is configured to actuate at least the first electric parking brake actuation unit and an anti-lock and/or vehicle movement dynamics control system (SYS-1); and a second control unit (ECU-2) having at least a second microprocessor (μP) wherein the second control unit (ECU-2) is configured to actuate at least the second electric parking brake actuation unit and an electric braking force generator (SYS-2).
An infrared sensor comprising: a thermopile for producing a voltage as a function of temperature of a point of interest; a resistance temperature detector, RTD , that varies in resistance as a function of ambient temperature, the RTD connected in a series circuit with the thermopile ; first and second leads connected to a first terminal of the RTD ; a third lead connected to a second terminal of the RTD and a first terminal of the thermopile ; and a fourth lead connected to a second terminal of the thermopile , wherein the second and third leads are configured to provide an excitation current to and from the RTD , characterized in that : the first and fourth leads are configured to provide an electrical path so that a voltage across the series circuit can be measured without electrically conducting the excitation current through the first and fourth leads; and measurement circuitry is connected to the first , second , third , and fourth leads, the measurement circuitry configured to measure a first voltage across the series circuit when no excitation current flows through the RTD and a second voltage across the series circuit when excitation current flows through the RTD . a thermopile for producing a voltage as a function of temperature of a point of interest; a resistance temperature detector, RTD , that varies in resistance as a function of ambient temperature, the RTD connected in a series circuit with the thermopile ; first and second leads connected to a first terminal of the RTD ; a third lead connected to a second terminal of the RTD and a first terminal of the thermopile ; and a fourth lead connected to a second terminal of the thermopile , wherein the second and third leads are configured to provide an excitation current to and from the RTD , characterized in that : the first and fourth leads are configured to provide an electrical path so that a voltage across the series circuit can be measured without electrically conducting the excitation current through the first and fourth leads; and measurement circuitry is connected to the first , second , third , and fourth leads, the measurement circuitry configured to measure a first voltage across the series circuit when no excitation current flows through the RTD and a second voltage across the series circuit when excitation current flows through the RTD . the first and fourth leads are configured to provide an electrical path so that a voltage across the series circuit can be measured without electrically conducting the excitation current through the first and fourth leads; and measurement circuitry is connected to the first , second , third , and fourth leads, the measurement circuitry configured to measure a first voltage across the series circuit when no excitation current flows through the RTD and a second voltage across the series circuit when excitation current flows through the RTD .
A transmitter circuit for a FMCW radar sensor, the transmitter circuit comprising: an RF oscillator that operably generates a frequency-modulated RF transmit signal (S LO ); wherein the RF transmit signal (S LO ) is composed of at least one chirp sequence, characterized in that each chirp sequence includes a defined number (M) of consecutive chirp pulses, each having a defined length (T CHIRP ), wherein, in each chirp sequence, randomly selected chirps pulses are omitted, wherein the transmitter circuit further comprises a random number generator configured to generate a pseudo-random sequence (r[m]) and a controller circuit coupled to the RF oscillator and to the random number generator and configured to enable and disable the RF oscillator in order to omit the randomly selected chirp pulses, wherein the randomly selected chirp pulses are selected based on the pseudo-random sequence (r[m]). an RF oscillator that operably generates a frequency-modulated RF transmit signal (S LO ); wherein the RF transmit signal (S LO ) is composed of at least one chirp sequence, characterized in that each chirp sequence includes a defined number (M) of consecutive chirp pulses, each having a defined length (T CHIRP ), wherein, in each chirp sequence, randomly selected chirps pulses are omitted, wherein the transmitter circuit further comprises a random number generator configured to generate a pseudo-random sequence (r[m]) and a controller circuit coupled to the RF oscillator and to the random number generator and configured to enable and disable the RF oscillator in order to omit the randomly selected chirp pulses, wherein the randomly selected chirp pulses are selected based on the pseudo-random sequence (r[m]).
Exhaust duct for conducting the exhaust of an internal combustion engine, wherein the exhaust duct has at least one main flow duct and a bypass as well as an adjustable throttle valve in the main flow duct , wherein the throttle valve is pivotable from an open position, in which the main flow duct is open, and a closed position, in which the main flow duct is closed, wherein a bypass valve is kinematically connected to the throttle valve in such a way that when the bypass is closed the throttle valve is in its open position and that when the bypass is fully open the throttle valve is in its closed position, characterized in that the bypass is formed by an integral component of the main flow duct , wherein the bypass opens into a device for heating the exhaust with at least one pyrolysis reactor , into which at least a partial mass flow of the exhaust of the internal combustion engine is introduced via the bypass , wherein at least one fleece , which is charged with fuel, is arranged upstream of the pyrolysis reactor , wherein the fuel vaporizes and reacts exothermically at least partially in the pyrolysis reactor with an oxygen content of the exhaust mass flow introduced into the pyrolysis reactor by oxidation, in particular in order to provide a sufficiently high temperature for pyrolysis, wherein the exhaust heated by means of the device is introduced into the main flow duct for heating exhaust downstream of the device .