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An image processing method for forming a projection image, comprising: based on a first image (V1), which is obtained from a first set of data acquired by a tomographic imaging system, computing a weight-function by computing any or a combination of the following measures: an information theoretic quantity, an edge measure quantity, an intensity measure quantity, wherein the first image is any one of: a spectral image reconstructed from data detected by a photon-counting detector, a reconstructed spatial frequency component image derived from a multi-scale decomposition; based on at least a second image (V2), which is different from the first image (V1), obtained from a second set of data acquired by a tomographic imaging system, forward projecting across the second image (V2), along a desired projection direction, to produce a projection image, wherein the second image is a reconstructed energy weighted image volume, wherein the first or the second image is a tomosynthesis volume and the projection image is a synthetic image, wherein the forward projection is weighted as per said weight function, and wherein the weight function is re-sampled to match the sampling of the second image (V2) by applying an interpolation scheme.
An aircraft wheel including a rim comprising two assembled-together rim halves , each rim half having a bearing surface extending in a plane perpendicular to an axis of rotation (X) of the aircraft wheel, the bearing surfaces of the rim halves being positionable one against the other when the rim is assembled, the aircraft wheel being characterized in that it further includes a spacer situated between the two bearing surfaces when the rim halves are assembled together, the spacer extending over all of each bearing surface.
A loading basket for aerial platforms, telescopic handlers or similar operating machines, comprising a support plane and a plurality of lateral walls characterised in that each of the lateral walls stands perpendicularly from a respective side of a bottom perimeter of said plane , thereby closing said basket laterally wherein the loading basket comprises at least one movable wall between a closed position, in which the movable wall forms one of the sides of said basket , thereby constituting a barrier which prevents incidental release of the load from the basket , and an open position in which the movable wall leaves a lateral load passage in the basket , through which loading and unloading of material is enabled; wherein, in said closed position, said movable wall is joined to the support plane and contacts two of said lateral walls , consecutively disposed with the movable wall ; and wherein the movable wall , in said open position, is spaced apart from said support plane .
An inventory control system comprising: an object storage device including a drawer or a tray for housing objects; a sensing device configured to acquire at least one image including information indicating presence or absence of objects stored in the object storage device ; characterized by a reader configured to read an identifying mark on a work order; and a data processor configured to receive the identifying mark from the reader and associate a current user of the inventory control system with a work location indicated by the work order and objects issued or returned with the work order. an object storage device including a drawer or a tray for housing objects; a sensing device configured to acquire at least one image including information indicating presence or absence of objects stored in the object storage device ; characterized by a reader configured to read an identifying mark on a work order; and a data processor configured to receive the identifying mark from the reader and associate a current user of the inventory control system with a work location indicated by the work order and objects issued or returned with the work order.
A slow sand filter comprising: an inlet for water to be filtered; an overflow outlet for overflow of filtered water at a filter water overflow level (L1); a fluid path between the inlet and the overflow outlet , wherein granular filter media is provided throughout the fluid path for filtering of water flowing from the inlet to the overflow outlet ; a biolayer formed on top of the filter media; an outer container and an inner wall structure provided inside the outer container wherein the outer container and the inner wall structure together define a meandering fluid path portion of the fluid path between the inlet and the overflow outlet , wherein the inner wall structure is funnel-shaped with a wider upper portion and a narrower lower portion emanating in a lower portion of the outer container , and wherein the overflow outlet is provided in an upper portion of the outer container , and a diffuser for incoming water, wherein the diffuser comprises a sheet layer having a lower density than water and wherein the sheet layer is shaped to fit within the inlet of the slow sand filter such that the sheet layer is capable of floating above the filter media on top of the water and above any biolayer formed on said filter media , wherein the diffuser is provided with a plurality of holes for water to flow through on its way from the inlet to the filter media . an inlet for water to be filtered; an overflow outlet for overflow of filtered water at a filter water overflow level (L1); a fluid path between the inlet and the overflow outlet , wherein granular filter media is provided throughout the fluid path for filtering of water flowing from the inlet to the overflow outlet ; a biolayer formed on top of the filter media; an outer container and an inner wall structure provided inside the outer container wherein the outer container and the inner wall structure together define a meandering fluid path portion of the fluid path between the inlet and the overflow outlet , wherein the inner wall structure is funnel-shaped with a wider upper portion and a narrower lower portion emanating in a lower portion of the outer container , and wherein the overflow outlet is provided in an upper portion of the outer container , and a diffuser for incoming water, wherein the diffuser comprises a sheet layer having a lower density than water and wherein the sheet layer is shaped to fit within the inlet of the slow sand filter such that the sheet layer is capable of floating above the filter media on top of the water and above any biolayer formed on said filter media , wherein the diffuser is provided with a plurality of holes for water to flow through on its way from the inlet to the filter media .
A method for utilizing caveats for wireless credential access, the method comprising: receiving , by an access control device , a credential token from a mobile device , wherein the credential token includes an access credential , a credential identifier, and a caveat that instructs the access control device to perform an associated action; determining , by the access control device, a credential type associated with the access credential based on the credential identifier; determining , by the access control device, a set of caveat rules associated with the credential type, wherein the set of caveat rules identifies one or more actions authorized for an access credential of the credential type; and performing , by the access control device, the associated action identified by the caveat in response to a determination that the associated action is an action authorized by the set of caveat rules associated with the credential type, wherein the associated action identified by the caveat is performed one of (i) in addition to a standard action associated with the credential type or (ii) in the alternative to the standard action associated with the credential type. receiving , by an access control device , a credential token from a mobile device , wherein the credential token includes an access credential , a credential identifier, and a caveat that instructs the access control device to perform an associated action; determining , by the access control device, a credential type associated with the access credential based on the credential identifier; determining , by the access control device, a set of caveat rules associated with the credential type, wherein the set of caveat rules identifies one or more actions authorized for an access credential of the credential type; and performing , by the access control device, the associated action identified by the caveat in response to a determination that the associated action is an action authorized by the set of caveat rules associated with the credential type, wherein the associated action identified by the caveat is performed one of (i) in addition to a standard action associated with the credential type or (ii) in the alternative to the standard action associated with the credential type.
A method of operating a power saw , comprising: a) using a sensor to output a signal indicative of a rotation speed of a saw blade as the saw blade is being operated ; b) using a controller to sample the output signal to determine the rotation speed of the saw blade at a predetermined sampling rate; c) after each sample of the output signal, determining a current average blade speed (A), the current average blade speed (A) corresponding to an average of the rotation speed indicated by a current sample of the output signal with the rotation speeds indicated by a predetermined number of previous samples of the output signal; d) after determining the current average blade speed (A), comparing the current average blade speed (A) with a previous average blade speed, the previous average blade speed corresponding to the current average blade speed calculated for a previous sample of the output signal; and e) detecting whether a criterion for a potential kickback event of the saw blade based on the comparison of the current average blade speed to the previous average blade speed is met; characterized in that f) a kickback event is identified if for a predetermined number (N) of samples of the output signal the criterion is met a predetermined number of times. a) using a sensor to output a signal indicative of a rotation speed of a saw blade as the saw blade is being operated ; b) using a controller to sample the output signal to determine the rotation speed of the saw blade at a predetermined sampling rate; c) after each sample of the output signal, determining a current average blade speed (A), the current average blade speed (A) corresponding to an average of the rotation speed indicated by a current sample of the output signal with the rotation speeds indicated by a predetermined number of previous samples of the output signal; d) after determining the current average blade speed (A), comparing the current average blade speed (A) with a previous average blade speed, the previous average blade speed corresponding to the current average blade speed calculated for a previous sample of the output signal; and e) detecting whether a criterion for a potential kickback event of the saw blade based on the comparison of the current average blade speed to the previous average blade speed is met; characterized in that f) a kickback event is identified if for a predetermined number (N) of samples of the output signal the criterion is met a predetermined number of times.
An assembly comprising a non-self-supported connection structure , a multiple payload set for a launch vehicle and a ground support equipment, GSE, , the multiple payload set comprising a plurality of payloads , wherein the plurality of payloads are interconnected via the non-self-supported connection structure , said connection structure not being able to support alone the multiple payload set to be lifted and manoeuvred, wherein the connection structure is a tube or the like that can house cables, contacts or attachment means, or wherein the connection structure is a rail structure, wherein each payload comprises first attachment means attached to the connection structure , wherein the connection structure comprises second attachment means attached to the GSE, , wherein the connection structure is designed to align the payloads according to a predetermined pattern, wherein the GSE is attached to the multiple payload set via the second attachment means to reinforce and secure the multiple payload set to enable transport and maneuverability of the multiple payload set without jeopardizing the connection structure , and wherein the assembly further comprises a payload dispenser carrying the multiple payload set .
A semiconductor device comprising: a substrate comprising a first Group IV semiconductor having a recess therein; an active layer comprising a Group III-V semiconductor within the recess ; a buffer layer between the substrate and the active layer and comprising a second Group IV semiconductor; and a first impurity and point defect blocking superlattice layer between and in contact with the substrate and the buffer layer ; and a second impurity and point defect blocking superlattice layer between and in contact with the buffer layer and the active layer wherein the first Group IV semiconductor comprises silicon, and wherein the second Group IV semiconductor comprises germanium. a substrate comprising a first Group IV semiconductor having a recess therein; an active layer comprising a Group III-V semiconductor within the recess ; a buffer layer between the substrate and the active layer and comprising a second Group IV semiconductor; and a first impurity and point defect blocking superlattice layer between and in contact with the substrate and the buffer layer ; and a second impurity and point defect blocking superlattice layer between and in contact with the buffer layer and the active layer wherein the first Group IV semiconductor comprises silicon, and wherein the second Group IV semiconductor comprises germanium.
Reinforcing device for reinforcing a structural element in a motor vehicle, the reinforcing device comprising: a carrier having a first surface for orientation towards a first wall of the structural element and having a second surface for orientation towards a second wall of the structural element; a reinforcing element for arrangement between the carrier and the first wall of the structural element; and an adhesive for connecting the carrier to the reinforcing element and for connecting the carrier and the reinforcing element to the structural element, wherein the carrier has a first connecting element and the reinforcing element has a second connecting element , wherein the carrier and the reinforcing element are mechanically connectable to one another by way of the connecting elements , characterized in that the reinforcing element has at least one cutout , which makes up between 10% and 50% of a total surface area of the reinforcing element, so that the adhesive arranged between carrier and reinforcing element can both connect the carrier to the reinforcing element and connect the carrier and the reinforcing element to a wall of the structural element by way of a flow movement and/or an expansion movement. a carrier having a first surface for orientation towards a first wall of the structural element and having a second surface for orientation towards a second wall of the structural element; a reinforcing element for arrangement between the carrier and the first wall of the structural element; and an adhesive for connecting the carrier to the reinforcing element and for connecting the carrier and the reinforcing element to the structural element, wherein the carrier has a first connecting element and the reinforcing element has a second connecting element , wherein the carrier and the reinforcing element are mechanically connectable to one another by way of the connecting elements , characterized in that the reinforcing element has at least one cutout , which makes up between 10% and 50% of a total surface area of the reinforcing element, so that the adhesive arranged between carrier and reinforcing element can both connect the carrier to the reinforcing element and connect the carrier and the reinforcing element to a wall of the structural element by way of a flow movement and/or an expansion movement.
A process for shutting-down a tubular reactor for a catalytic gas phase reaction from a reaction temperature, wherein the tubular reactor comprises - a plurality of vertically arranged reaction tubes , - an upper tube sheet and a lower tube sheet which each are connected to upper ends and lower ends of the reaction tubes in a gas-tight manner, and - a reactor shell which encloses the plurality of reaction tubes forming a liquid-tight heat transfer space , wherein, in operation mode, a substantially anhydrous liquefied salt melt is circulated in the heat transfer space , characterized in that - water is added to the substantially anhydrous liquefied salt melt , obtaining a water-salt mixture , while cooling the tubular reactor to a temperature below the solidification temperature of the substantially anhydrous liquefied salt melt , such that - the water-salt mixture is kept in a liquefied state during the whole cooling step of the tubular reactor . - a plurality of vertically arranged reaction tubes , - an upper tube sheet and a lower tube sheet which each are connected to upper ends and lower ends of the reaction tubes in a gas-tight manner, and - a reactor shell which encloses the plurality of reaction tubes forming a liquid-tight heat transfer space , wherein, in operation mode, a substantially anhydrous liquefied salt melt is circulated in the heat transfer space , characterized in that - water is added to the substantially anhydrous liquefied salt melt , obtaining a water-salt mixture , while cooling the tubular reactor to a temperature below the solidification temperature of the substantially anhydrous liquefied salt melt , such that - the water-salt mixture is kept in a liquefied state during the whole cooling step of the tubular reactor . - water is added to the substantially anhydrous liquefied salt melt , obtaining a water-salt mixture , while cooling the tubular reactor to a temperature below the solidification temperature of the substantially anhydrous liquefied salt melt , such that - the water-salt mixture is kept in a liquefied state during the whole cooling step of the tubular reactor .
Heat insulating equipment for use in a processing line for a metal strip to be transported along a strip conveying direction, preferably for use in a rolling mill, wherein the heat insulating equipment comprises: at least one heat insulating carriage , which comprises a heat insulating hood which can be brought over the metal strip for reducing temperature losses, characterised by transport means which comprises a drive for moving the heat insulating carriage and which is so arranged that the heat insulating carriage is movable horizontally, preferably along a straight line, out of the processing line and into this. at least one heat insulating carriage , which comprises a heat insulating hood which can be brought over the metal strip for reducing temperature losses, characterised by transport means which comprises a drive for moving the heat insulating carriage and which is so arranged that the heat insulating carriage is movable horizontally, preferably along a straight line, out of the processing line and into this.
A system for predicting the health of a hydraulic machine , comprising: a dynamic pressure sensor configured to measure a dynamic fluid pressure corresponding to the hydraulic machine; and a controller communicatively coupled to the dynamic pressure sensor and operative to receive dynamic pressure data from the dynamic pressure sensor, the controller configured to convert the dynamic pressure data into the frequency domain, identify dynamic pressure amplitudes in the frequency domain, and generate an indication that the hydraulic machine is damaged or worn when dynamic pressure amplitudes in the frequency domain exceed a prescribed threshold and correspond to frequencies other than pumping frequencies, characterized by the controller being configured to: perform a summation of the dynamic pressure amplitudes at non-pumping frequencies, trend the summation of the dynamic pressure amplitudes at the non-pumping frequencies over time, compare the trended values to a threshold level, and conclude the hydraulic machine is damaged or worn when the trended dynamic pressure amplitudes exceed a prescribed threshold level. a dynamic pressure sensor configured to measure a dynamic fluid pressure corresponding to the hydraulic machine; and a controller communicatively coupled to the dynamic pressure sensor and operative to receive dynamic pressure data from the dynamic pressure sensor, the controller configured to convert the dynamic pressure data into the frequency domain, identify dynamic pressure amplitudes in the frequency domain, and generate an indication that the hydraulic machine is damaged or worn when dynamic pressure amplitudes in the frequency domain exceed a prescribed threshold and correspond to frequencies other than pumping frequencies, characterized by the controller being configured to: perform a summation of the dynamic pressure amplitudes at non-pumping frequencies, trend the summation of the dynamic pressure amplitudes at the non-pumping frequencies over time, compare the trended values to a threshold level, and conclude the hydraulic machine is damaged or worn when the trended dynamic pressure amplitudes exceed a prescribed threshold level. perform a summation of the dynamic pressure amplitudes at non-pumping frequencies, trend the summation of the dynamic pressure amplitudes at the non-pumping frequencies over time, compare the trended values to a threshold level, and conclude the hydraulic machine is damaged or worn when the trended dynamic pressure amplitudes exceed a prescribed threshold level.