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A signal processing system comprising: a preprocessing module arranged to receive a plurality of signals from respective microphones each dedicated to a respective speaker, wherein each signal is associated with a channel; a voice activity detection module arranged to determine, on the basis of the microphone signals, a dominance weight for each channel at a given time based on a duration for which a respective speaker has been active at that time, relative to other speakers; a gain control module arranged to dynamically adjust the signal level of each of the signals to a target level and means for calculating target values for automatic gain control for the plurality of signals using a target peak signal level based on the determined dominance weight of each signal's associated channel; a noise reduction module arranged to receive the adjusted signals from the gain control module and perform dynamic noise reduction on the received plurality of adjusted signals to produce noise-reduced signals, including determining a maximum attenuation for each of the plurality of signals using the dominance weights to equalise power and spectral shape of background noise for each channel; and a mixer arranged to combine the noise-reduced signals to provide an output signal. a preprocessing module arranged to receive a plurality of signals from respective microphones each dedicated to a respective speaker, wherein each signal is associated with a channel; a voice activity detection module arranged to determine, on the basis of the microphone signals, a dominance weight for each channel at a given time based on a duration for which a respective speaker has been active at that time, relative to other speakers; a gain control module arranged to dynamically adjust the signal level of each of the signals to a target level and means for calculating target values for automatic gain control for the plurality of signals using a target peak signal level based on the determined dominance weight of each signal's associated channel; a noise reduction module arranged to receive the adjusted signals from the gain control module and perform dynamic noise reduction on the received plurality of adjusted signals to produce noise-reduced signals, including determining a maximum attenuation for each of the plurality of signals using the dominance weights to equalise power and spectral shape of background noise for each channel; and a mixer arranged to combine the noise-reduced signals to provide an output signal.
A drive axle assembly incorporating a gear transmission housing composed of a rear axle housing , a final drive gear carrier and a pinion bearing unit , the pinion bearing unit carrying outer and inner races of a front tapered roller bearing , as well as outer and inner races of a rear tapered roller bearing , both inner races of the front and rear tapered roller bearings locating a pinion shaft of a pinion gear , a rearward end of the pinion shaft being rotatably journalled in a ball bearing , an opposite screw threaded forward end of the pinion shaft receiving a driving flange attached by a nut engaging the forward end of the pinion shaft , the inner races of the tapered roller bearings being firmly located between a boss of the driving flange and the pinion gear , the gear transmission housing having an outer fluid barrier formed by the rear axle housing which assembled with the gear carrier and the pinion bearing unit forms a fluid sealed interior for accommodating an amount of fluid lubricant not exceeding a predefined level, the gear transmission housing accommodating a ring gear , the pinion gear drivingly engaging the ring gear , the ring gear being adapted to be partly immersed in an amount of fluid lubricant for causing splash distribution of the fluid lubricant when, in use, the ring gear is rotated in the fluid sealed interior, the gear transmission housing further including an innermost pinion shaft bearing seat for receiving the ball bearing and laterally spaced left and right hand bearing seats accommodating bearings carrying a differential case and the ring gear , the innermost pinion shaft bearing seat and laterally spaced left and right hand case bearing seats being positioned above the predefined fluid level in the fluid sealed interior for receiving the ball bearing , said ball bearing being held in the innermost pinion shaft bearing seat , the gear transmission housing further including a collecting reservoir in fluid communication with the innermost pinion shaft bearing seat , and integrally formed in the final drive gear carrier and coinciding with the innermost pinion shaft bearing seat is an upstanding wall , the collecting reservoir being formed by the upstanding wall for capturing, in use, a portion of splash distributed fluid lubricant, characterised in that the laterally spaced left hand and right hand bearing seats are each formed with a respective removable left hand and right hand bearing cap , in that integrally formed at a bottom portion of each of the laterally spaced left and right hand bearing seats is a further upstanding wall , the further upstanding walls being each composed of a first complementary wall section on the gear carrier and a second complementary wall section on one of the left and right hand bearing caps , and in that a further collecting reservoir is formed by each further upstanding wall for capturing, in use, a portion of splash distributed fluid lubricant, the further upstanding walls and the laterally spaced left hand and right hand bearing seats ensuring that the bearings carrying the differential case and the ring gear are sufficiently immersed in fluid lubricant.
A multimode subterranean energy system arranged in a landmass with a landmass surface, the energy system comprising the following: - an intake tunnel connected to an upper reservoir of water ; - a vertical shaft connected to the intake tunnel , - at least one turbine/pump unit arranged to interact with water in the vertical shaft , - an underground cavity connected via a cavity tunnel to a lower end of the vertical shaft , and - the cavity tunnel with a lower end connected to the lower end of the vertical shaft and an upper end connected to the cavity ; wherein the energy system further comprises: - a recipient tunnel with an upper end connected to a lower end of the vertical shaft , and a lower end connected to a subterranean recipient located at a lower elevation than the underground cavity ; and - water flow control means arranged to separately control water flow through the vertical shaft , the cavity tunnel , and the recipient tunnel . - an intake tunnel connected to an upper reservoir of water ; - a vertical shaft connected to the intake tunnel , - at least one turbine/pump unit arranged to interact with water in the vertical shaft , - an underground cavity connected via a cavity tunnel to a lower end of the vertical shaft , and - the cavity tunnel with a lower end connected to the lower end of the vertical shaft and an upper end connected to the cavity ; - a recipient tunnel with an upper end connected to a lower end of the vertical shaft , and a lower end connected to a subterranean recipient located at a lower elevation than the underground cavity ; and - water flow control means arranged to separately control water flow through the vertical shaft , the cavity tunnel , and the recipient tunnel .
A human monoclonal anti-nucleolin IgG antibody or a fragment thereof for use in treating a cancer, wherein the antibody or fragment thereof binds to a polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 4, and wherein the antibody or fragment thereof binds to human nucleolin expressed on the surface of a cancer cell and induces apoptosis in the cancer cell.
A method of imaging a tubular comprising: a. transmitting a wave towards the tubular using a phased-array ultrasound transducer ; b. storing received reflection signals reflected off the tubular in a data store ; c. performing receive beamforming on the reflection signals to locate an inner surface of the tubular ; d. defining an inner-surface boundary model, using the located inner surface ; e. tracing rays from the transducer through locations within the tubular and back to the transducer , using the inner-surface boundary model and incorporating localized refractions; f. calculating a Time of Flight, ToF, for the rays using a speed of sound, SoS, of a coupling fluid and of the tubular ; and g. using the ToF, sampling and summing the stored reflection signals to calculate image values for pixels (P) representing the tubular ; and h. assembling the pixels (P) to visualize the tubular . a. transmitting a wave towards the tubular using a phased-array ultrasound transducer ; b. storing received reflection signals reflected off the tubular in a data store ; c. performing receive beamforming on the reflection signals to locate an inner surface of the tubular ; d. defining an inner-surface boundary model, using the located inner surface ; e. tracing rays from the transducer through locations within the tubular and back to the transducer , using the inner-surface boundary model and incorporating localized refractions; f. calculating a Time of Flight, ToF, for the rays using a speed of sound, SoS, of a coupling fluid and of the tubular ; and g. using the ToF, sampling and summing the stored reflection signals to calculate image values for pixels (P) representing the tubular ; and h. assembling the pixels (P) to visualize the tubular .
A condensing unit for two drafting systems of a textile machine disposed adjacent to each other - having a holder , - wherein a first and a second contact surface being disposed on the holder for making contact with a drafting roller when the drafting system is operating - wherein a condensing region being disposed at each of the contact surfaces for condensing a fiber strand guided longitudinally through the condensing region , - wherein the first and the second contact surfaces being spaced apart from each other transverse to the condensing regions , and - having a coupling element for an traversing device for oscillating the condensing unit transverse to the two condensing regions , characterized in that , - the condensing unit comprises a third contact surface for supporting the condensing unit on the drafting roller when the drafting system is operating, and - wherein the third contact surface is disposed between the first and the second contact surfaces and offset longitudinally from the condensing regions . - having a holder , - wherein a first and a second contact surface being disposed on the holder for making contact with a drafting roller when the drafting system is operating - wherein a condensing region being disposed at each of the contact surfaces for condensing a fiber strand guided longitudinally through the condensing region , - wherein the first and the second contact surfaces being spaced apart from each other transverse to the condensing regions , and - having a coupling element for an traversing device for oscillating the condensing unit transverse to the two condensing regions , - the condensing unit comprises a third contact surface for supporting the condensing unit on the drafting roller when the drafting system is operating, and - wherein the third contact surface is disposed between the first and the second contact surfaces and offset longitudinally from the condensing regions .
An autostereoscopic 3D display device comprising: a first light source and a second light source configured to alternately generate light ; a light guide panel arranged to guide the light from the first light source in a first direction as a first light beam and the light from the second light source in a second direction as a second light beam ; and a stack of a plurality of holographic optical elements configured to converge the first light beam and the second light beam from the light guide panel , wherein the light guide panel includes a bottom surface configured as a prism structure, the prism structure being configured to reflect the light from the first and second light sources toward a top surface of the light guide panel adjoining the stack of the plurality of holographic optical elements; wherein the prism structure is configured as a plurality of pairs of first and second inclined surfaces , each first inclined surface having a first inclined angle and each second inclined surface having a second inclined angle, characterised in that the first and second inclined angles are less than 10°. a first light source and a second light source configured to alternately generate light ; a light guide panel arranged to guide the light from the first light source in a first direction as a first light beam and the light from the second light source in a second direction as a second light beam ; and a stack of a plurality of holographic optical elements configured to converge the first light beam and the second light beam from the light guide panel , wherein the light guide panel includes a bottom surface configured as a prism structure, the prism structure being configured to reflect the light from the first and second light sources toward a top surface of the light guide panel adjoining the stack of the plurality of holographic optical elements; wherein the prism structure is configured as a plurality of pairs of first and second inclined surfaces , each first inclined surface having a first inclined angle and each second inclined surface having a second inclined angle, characterised in that the first and second inclined angles are less than 10°.
A drawer-type laundry treating device , comprising a fixed portion and a moving portion , the fixed portion being adapted to accommodate and support the moving portion , and the moving portion being adapted to move at least partially outside the fixed portion relative to the fixed portion , wherein the moving portion comprises a body with a cavity and a movable plate disposed above the body , and the drawer-type laundry treating device comprises a mechanical transmission portion adapted to cause the movable plate to vertically move upwards to expose the cavity when the body horizontally moves outwards relative to the fixed portion and cause the movable plate to vertically move downwards to seal the cavity when the body horizontally moves inwards relative to the fixed portion , characterized in that the fixed portion further comprises a support frame , a first guide rail, a second guide rail, and a sliding rail , the support frame is adapted to support the moving portion the first guide rail and the second guide rail are fixed to the support frame , disposed on a left side and a right side of the support frame , and extend between a front side and a rear side of the support frame , and the sliding rail is disposed on a rear upper part of the support frame , wherein the first guide rail and the second guide rail are adapted for horizontal movement of the body , and the sliding rail is adapted for vertical movement of the movable plate and that the mechanical transmission portion comprises a mechanical transmission portion based on gear transmission and a mechanical transmission portion based on chain transmission.
Suction-extraction attachment for an insertion tool , in particular a drilling tool , comprising a housing with an end-side opening which is designed for receiving the insertion tool , a bearing unit for mounting the suction-extraction attachment on the insertion tool , a suction-extraction opening for coupling the suction-extraction attachment to a suction-extraction device , wherein the end-side opening and the suction-extraction opening form a transport channel , wherein the suction-extraction attachment is mounted on the insertion tool in an axially movable and rotatable manner by means of the bearing unit such that the position of the suction-extraction attachment relative to the insertion tool changes as a drill hole depth increases, characterized in that the bearing unit has at least two movable bearing elements which are movable relative to each other and are designed in particular for the play-free mounting of the suction-extraction attachment .
A double-acting hydraulic impact hammer for pile driving, comprising a drop weight and an inner hydraulic piston , the drop weight being mechanically coupled to the inner piston and being arranged to be driven in use, in an upward and downward direction and the drop weight being arranged to act on a pile during its downward motion, the inner piston having a voided internal area defining an inner piston volume which receives a piston rod and along which the inner piston is free to extend and retract axially, the hammer further including an outer bore surrounding the inner piston and a collar fixed around the outside of the inner piston which fits sealingly in the space defined between the outer bore and the outside of the inner piston , the collar forming an outer piston having a working surface which is downward facing and which when exposed to hydraulic fluid at the same pressure as the first volume, has sufficient surface area relative to the working surface area of the inner piston , to provide an upward force on the inner piston sufficient to overcome the said extension biasing force and provide sufficient excess force to lift the inner piston and drop weight, characterized in that said piston rod is hollow, and in that the inner piston volume being in sealed hydraulic communication with the hollow rod volume to form a composite first hydraulic volume which changes size as the inner piston moves along the piston rod whereby the application of hydraulic pressure to the first volume biases the inner piston towards its fully extended position. a drop weight and an inner hydraulic piston , the drop weight being mechanically coupled to the inner piston and being arranged to be driven in use, in an upward and downward direction and the drop weight being arranged to act on a pile during its downward motion, the inner piston having a voided internal area defining an inner piston volume which receives a piston rod and along which the inner piston is free to extend and retract axially, the hammer further including an outer bore surrounding the inner piston and a collar fixed around the outside of the inner piston which fits sealingly in the space defined between the outer bore and the outside of the inner piston , the collar forming an outer piston having a working surface which is downward facing and which when exposed to hydraulic fluid at the same pressure as the first volume, has sufficient surface area relative to the working surface area of the inner piston , to provide an upward force on the inner piston sufficient to overcome the said extension biasing force and provide sufficient excess force to lift the inner piston and drop weight, characterized in that said piston rod is hollow, and in that the inner piston volume being in sealed hydraulic communication with the hollow rod volume to form a composite first hydraulic volume which changes size as the inner piston moves along the piston rod whereby the application of hydraulic pressure to the first volume biases the inner piston towards its fully extended position.
A protocol chart creation device configured to create a protocol chart for describing a process for a specimen, comprising an input unit configured to receive various inputs from a user and acquire a symbol selection in the protocol chart; an initial symbol arrangement unit configured to place, in the protocol chart, an initial symbol representing an initial state of a container for containing the specimen; a procedure line arrangement unit configured to place, in the protocol chart, a procedure line representing a process order for the container in a direction along a first axis from the initial symbol; a process symbol arrangement unit configured to place, in the protocol chart, a process symbol representing a process to be carried out on the container along the procedure line, and to place, when there are a plurality of processes to be carried out on one container, the process symbols representing the plurality of processes along the procedure line in the protocol chart; a separation unit configured to separate the initial symbols, the procedure lines, and the process symbols for different containers in a direction along a second axis intersecting the first axis ; a process determination unit configured to determine whether or not the process to be carried out on the container indicates a change in volume of a material in the container; and an arrangement position setting unit configured to: set an placement position of the process symbol on the procedure line for the container when the process does not indicate a change in the volume; and set the placement position of the process symbol to a position separated from the procedure line for the container when the process indicates a change in the volume; a transfer line arrangement unit configured to place, when the process is transfer of the specimen between different containers, a transfer line along the second axis from the procedure line for a container to be a transfer source to the procedure line for a container to be a transfer destination in association with the process symbol representing the process; and a highlight displaying unit configured to highlight, upon selection of one of the initial symbol and process symbol through the input unit, when the transfer line for the procedure line for the selected one of the initial symbol and process symbol is arranged in the protocol chart, a symbol corresponding to the process order before the transfer line for the container to be the transfer source and a symbol corresponding to the process order after the transfer line for the container to be the transfer destination. set an placement position of the process symbol on the procedure line for the container when the process does not indicate a change in the volume; and set the placement position of the process symbol to a position separated from the procedure line for the container when the process indicates a change in the volume;
Method for multi-color imaging using frequency-modulated illumination comprising: - a step of providing electromagnetic radiation with a plurality of different wavelengths, comprising a step of modulating each wavelength with a different modulation frequency, - a step of illuminating a target with the modulated electromagnetic radiation, comprising simultaneously illuminating the target with the plurality of wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation, - a step of sensing electromagnetic radiation emitted from the target , said step being synchronized with the step of modulating each wavelength with a different modulation frequency, and - a step of processing the data obtained in the step of sensing; wherein the step of processing the data further comprises a step of demodulating the sensed data to identify individual contributions of the different wavelengths to the intensity of the emitted electromagnetic radiation for each modulation frequency, a step of localizing individual fluorescence emitting elements in the target, and a step of reconstructing an image of the fluorescence emitting elements based on the localizations. - a step of providing electromagnetic radiation with a plurality of different wavelengths, comprising a step of modulating each wavelength with a different modulation frequency, - a step of illuminating a target with the modulated electromagnetic radiation, comprising simultaneously illuminating the target with the plurality of wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation, - a step of sensing electromagnetic radiation emitted from the target , said step being synchronized with the step of modulating each wavelength with a different modulation frequency, and - a step of processing the data obtained in the step of sensing;