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An electronic device , comprising: a memory ; and a processor electrically connected to the memory , wherein, the memory stores instructions that are executable by the processor to cause the electronic device to: obtain image data for an image including a plurality of pixels, set , within the image , a region of interest and a background region , using depth information associated with each of the plurality of pixels, wherein the region of interest includes one or more first sub-regions, and the background region includes one or more second sub-regions; determine respective bokeh characteristics for the one or more first sub-regions and the one or more second sub-regions based on a first characteristic criterion and a second characteristic criterion, respectively, and process the image to apply a bokeh effect to the plurality of pixels based on the respective bokeh characteristics for the one or more first sub-regions and the one or more second sub-regions, characterized in that the instructions are executable by the processor to further cause the electronic device to: determine a starting position for the bokeh effect within the region of interest , wherein the bokeh characteristics are further based at least on the determined starting position. obtain image data for an image including a plurality of pixels, set , within the image , a region of interest and a background region , using depth information associated with each of the plurality of pixels, wherein the region of interest includes one or more first sub-regions, and the background region includes one or more second sub-regions; determine respective bokeh characteristics for the one or more first sub-regions and the one or more second sub-regions based on a first characteristic criterion and a second characteristic criterion, respectively, and process the image to apply a bokeh effect to the plurality of pixels based on the respective bokeh characteristics for the one or more first sub-regions and the one or more second sub-regions, characterized in that the instructions are executable by the processor to further cause the electronic device to: determine a starting position for the bokeh effect within the region of interest , wherein the bokeh characteristics are further based at least on the determined starting position.
A method of producing an additive manufactured part with a smooth surface finish, the method comprising: creating a compensated design that serves as a print recipe for an additive manufacturing process for a part, wherein the creating comprises modifying a desired design with a geometric offset correction to compensate for a first portion of an uncured surface finish material to be retained on the part; forming the part with the additive manufacturing process according to the compensated design; providing a spinning device , the spinning device having a platform that rotates about an axis; securing the part to the platform, wherein the part is at least partially wetted with the uncured surface finish material; rotating the platform, wherein the first portion of the uncured surface finish material is retained on the part and a second portion of the uncured surface finish material is removed due to forces imparted by the rotating; and curing the part after the rotating. creating a compensated design that serves as a print recipe for an additive manufacturing process for a part, wherein the creating comprises modifying a desired design with a geometric offset correction to compensate for a first portion of an uncured surface finish material to be retained on the part; forming the part with the additive manufacturing process according to the compensated design; providing a spinning device , the spinning device having a platform that rotates about an axis; securing the part to the platform, wherein the part is at least partially wetted with the uncured surface finish material; rotating the platform, wherein the first portion of the uncured surface finish material is retained on the part and a second portion of the uncured surface finish material is removed due to forces imparted by the rotating; and curing the part after the rotating.
A lighting unit comprising a first lighting device and a lighting device , wherein: - the first lighting device is configured to provide first lighting device light having a first spectral distribution with at least a first emission maximum (EM11), a first color point x1,y1 and a first correlated color temperature T1; - the second lighting device is configured to provide second lighting device light having a second spectral distribution with at least two emission maxima (EM21,EM22,...) spaced by at least 75nm, a second color point x2,y2 and a second correlated color temperature T2; characterized in that : - the lighting unit further comprises a control unit configured to independently control the first lighting device and the second lighting device ; - the lighting unit is configured to generate lighting unit light comprising one or more of the first lighting device light and the second lighting device light by the control unit being configured to change the relative intensities of the first lighting device and the second lighting device; and - the first spectral distribution and the second spectral distribution are different with the emission maxima (EM11,EM21,EM22) mutually differing at least 10nm from each other, and wherein one or more of (i) 0.9≤x1/x2≤1.1, (ii) 0.9≤y1/y2≤1.1, and (iii) 0.9≤T1/T2≤1.1 applies. - the first lighting device is configured to provide first lighting device light having a first spectral distribution with at least a first emission maximum (EM11), a first color point x1,y1 and a first correlated color temperature T1; - the second lighting device is configured to provide second lighting device light having a second spectral distribution with at least two emission maxima (EM21,EM22,...) spaced by at least 75nm, a second color point x2,y2 and a second correlated color temperature T2; - the lighting unit further comprises a control unit configured to independently control the first lighting device and the second lighting device ; - the lighting unit is configured to generate lighting unit light comprising one or more of the first lighting device light and the second lighting device light by the control unit being configured to change the relative intensities of the first lighting device and the second lighting device; and - the first spectral distribution and the second spectral distribution are different with the emission maxima (EM11,EM21,EM22) mutually differing at least 10nm from each other, and wherein one or more of (i) 0.9≤x1/x2≤1.1, (ii) 0.9≤y1/y2≤1.1, and (iii) 0.9≤T1/T2≤1.1 applies.
A vibration assembly for a downhole tool positionable in a subterranean formation , the vibration assembly comprising: a vibration race positioned in the downhole tool , the vibration race having a non-planar engagement surface comprising a plurality of valleys , a plurality of ramps , and a plurality of flat peaks , wherein each flat peak is positioned between a pair of the plurality of ramps ; an additional race positioned in the downhole tool a distance from the vibration race , the additional race having another engagement surface facing the non-planar engagement surface of the vibration race ; and rollers rollably engageable with the non-planar engagement surface and the another engagement surface to vary the distance between the vibration race and the additional race whereby axial movement is provided in the downhole tool . a vibration race positioned in the downhole tool , the vibration race having a non-planar engagement surface comprising a plurality of valleys , a plurality of ramps , and a plurality of flat peaks , wherein each flat peak is positioned between a pair of the plurality of ramps ; an additional race positioned in the downhole tool a distance from the vibration race , the additional race having another engagement surface facing the non-planar engagement surface of the vibration race ; and rollers rollably engageable with the non-planar engagement surface and the another engagement surface to vary the distance between the vibration race and the additional race whereby axial movement is provided in the downhole tool .
A casting device for low-pressure or counter-pressure casting, wherein the casting device comprises at least one lower chamber for at least one furnace and at least one upper chamber for at least one ingot mold and the lower chamber is separated from the upper chamber by at least one lower platen for fastening a lower part of the at least one ingot mold, wherein the lower platen is arranged so as to be displaceable in a vertical direction, wherein the upper chamber comprises an upper platen for an upper part of the at least one ingot mold, wherein the upper platen is mounted so as to be displaceable in the vertical direction and is connected to the first connecting elements , wherein the lower platen is connected to second connecting elements , wherein each of the first connecting elements is brought into engagement with a corresponding connecting element of the second connecting elements by a vertical displacement of the upper platen in the direction towards the lower platen , wherein the upper platen is connected to actuators for raising or lowering the upper platen, wherein the actuators are designed as piston/cylinder units, in particular as hydraulic cylinders, characterized in that pistons of the piston/cylinder unit are connected to the upper platen and working cylinders of the piston/cylinder unit are arranged and supported under the respectively associated pistons .
A method of controlling an electrical switch , the electrical switch comprising a movable contact and an electromagnetic actuator for causing said movable contact to move between an open position and a closed position, said method comprising: with said movable contact in said open position, applying a voltage (V1) to said actuator to cause a motive force to be applied to said movable contact to cause said movable contact to move towards said closed position, said voltage being applied for a first time period (P1) ending before said movable contact reaches said closed position, and at the end of said first time period, adjusting said voltage to reduce said motive force, characterised by determining a duration of said first time period (P1) based on a desired initial speed of the movable contact , and applying said voltage for said first time period to accelerate said movable contact to said desired initial speed. with said movable contact in said open position, applying a voltage (V1) to said actuator to cause a motive force to be applied to said movable contact to cause said movable contact to move towards said closed position, said voltage being applied for a first time period (P1) ending before said movable contact reaches said closed position, and at the end of said first time period, adjusting said voltage to reduce said motive force, characterised by determining a duration of said first time period (P1) based on a desired initial speed of the movable contact , and applying said voltage for said first time period to accelerate said movable contact to said desired initial speed.
A rail vehicle body height adjustment device comprising secondary air suspension means for supporting the rail vehicle body, wherein: - the adjustment device comprises a pneumatic circuit supplying compressed air at a supply pressure to the secondary air suspension means , the pneumatic circuit comprising a portion for switching between a first mode of operation, in which the pneumatic circuit supplies the secondary air suspension means with a first pressure, and a second mode of operation, in which the pneumatic circuit supplies the secondary air suspension means with a second pressure different from the first pressure, - the switching portion comprises an adjustment valve adapted to move between a first position, in which the adjustment valve regulates the supply pressure to the value of the first pressure, corresponding to a first height of the body, and a second position, in which the adjustment valve regulates the supply pressure to the value of the second pressure, corresponding to a second height of the body - the adjustment device comprises an actuator for controlling the position of the adjustment valve between its first and second positions, - the control cylinder is controlled by an automatically controlled solenoid valve, characterised in that : - the solenoid valve is controlled by a train control and management system (TCMS), depending on at least one predefined criterion, - the predefined criterion is selected from a criterion for the speed of the rail vehicle, and a criterion for the openness of the doors of the rail vehicle. - the adjustment device comprises a pneumatic circuit supplying compressed air at a supply pressure to the secondary air suspension means , the pneumatic circuit comprising a portion for switching between a first mode of operation, in which the pneumatic circuit supplies the secondary air suspension means with a first pressure, and a second mode of operation, in which the pneumatic circuit supplies the secondary air suspension means with a second pressure different from the first pressure, - the switching portion comprises an adjustment valve adapted to move between a first position, in which the adjustment valve regulates the supply pressure to the value of the first pressure, corresponding to a first height of the body, and a second position, in which the adjustment valve regulates the supply pressure to the value of the second pressure, corresponding to a second height of the body - the adjustment device comprises an actuator for controlling the position of the adjustment valve between its first and second positions, - the control cylinder is controlled by an automatically controlled solenoid valve, - the solenoid valve is controlled by a train control and management system (TCMS), depending on at least one predefined criterion, - the predefined criterion is selected from a criterion for the speed of the rail vehicle, and a criterion for the openness of the doors of the rail vehicle.
A control apparatus that is configured to access at least one I/O port of one or more I/O ports coupled to one or more control object apparatuses to control operation of a control object apparatus coupled to the I/O port, comprising: a processor unit that is configured to execute a plurality of programs; and a storage unit that is configured to store information on the one or more I/O ports and is configured to serve as a base of one or more shared areas each of the plurality of programs can access, wherein the plurality of programs include one or more information programs in addition to one or more control programs , characterized in that each of the one or more control programs is a program that is configured to perform a scan process to acquire or update a state of the control object apparatus and to output control information on the control object apparatus coupled to the I/O port; and each of the one or more information programs is a program that is configured to perform information processing different from the scan operation and access shared information in the shared areas, wherein the one or more information programs are configured to not access an I/O port coupled to the control object apparatus, and a program change in the information programs is implemented without stopping the control program or without delaying scan operation of the control program, even when executing the information program in addition to the control program. a processor unit that is configured to execute a plurality of programs; and a storage unit that is configured to store information on the one or more I/O ports and is configured to serve as a base of one or more shared areas each of the plurality of programs can access, wherein the plurality of programs include one or more information programs in addition to one or more control programs , characterized in that each of the one or more control programs is a program that is configured to perform a scan process to acquire or update a state of the control object apparatus and to output control information on the control object apparatus coupled to the I/O port; and each of the one or more information programs is a program that is configured to perform information processing different from the scan operation and access shared information in the shared areas, wherein the one or more information programs are configured to not access an I/O port coupled to the control object apparatus, and a program change in the information programs is implemented without stopping the control program or without delaying scan operation of the control program, even when executing the information program in addition to the control program.
A method for operating a vehicle comprising: receiving, at a processor , a brake pad signal from a braking system of the vehicle, each brake pad signal comprising information on a pad wear value associated with a set of source brake pads; determining, by the processor , whether the pad wear value from the brake pad signal exceeds a pad wear threshold; determining, by the processor , in response to the pad wear value exceeding the pad wear threshold, a degradation delay from an initial detection of the pad wear threshold being exceeded wherein the degradation delay is determined based on vehicle operating data comprising a first predefined condition; increasing, by the processor , a brake pad counter value by a first value in response to the first predefined condition being met; determining if the degradation delay has reached the delay threshold comprises determining if the counter value of the brake pad counter has reached a maximum counter value; and the processor causing the disabling of one or more first level vehicle features including an autonomous or semi-autonomous mode of operating the vehicle based on the degradation delay reaching a delay threshold. receiving, at a processor , a brake pad signal from a braking system of the vehicle, each brake pad signal comprising information on a pad wear value associated with a set of source brake pads; determining, by the processor , whether the pad wear value from the brake pad signal exceeds a pad wear threshold; determining, by the processor , in response to the pad wear value exceeding the pad wear threshold, a degradation delay from an initial detection of the pad wear threshold being exceeded wherein the degradation delay is determined based on vehicle operating data comprising a first predefined condition; increasing, by the processor , a brake pad counter value by a first value in response to the first predefined condition being met; determining if the degradation delay has reached the delay threshold comprises determining if the counter value of the brake pad counter has reached a maximum counter value; and the processor causing the disabling of one or more first level vehicle features including an autonomous or semi-autonomous mode of operating the vehicle based on the degradation delay reaching a delay threshold.
A bootstrapping circuit for a semiconductor switch , the bootstrapping circuit comprising: a capacitor ; a first node for coupling to an input node of the semiconductor switch ; a second node for coupling to a control node of the semiconductor switch ; a switch circuit configured to selectively couple the capacitor to a charge source while the semiconductor switch is open and to selectively close a conductive path between the first node and the second node for closing the semiconductor switch , wherein the conductive path includes the capacitor , wherein the switch circuit is further configured to decouple the capacitor from the first node and the second node while the capacitor is coupled to the charge source by the switch circuit, and wherein the switch circuit is further configured to selectively couple the second node to a third node for opening the semiconductor switch , wherein the third node is configured to receive a reference voltage signal; and charge injection circuitry configured to inject charge into the conductive path at the first node before, while or after the conductive path is closed by the switch circuit. a capacitor ; a first node for coupling to an input node of the semiconductor switch ; a second node for coupling to a control node of the semiconductor switch ; a switch circuit configured to selectively couple the capacitor to a charge source while the semiconductor switch is open and to selectively close a conductive path between the first node and the second node for closing the semiconductor switch , wherein the conductive path includes the capacitor , wherein the switch circuit is further configured to decouple the capacitor from the first node and the second node while the capacitor is coupled to the charge source by the switch circuit, and wherein the switch circuit is further configured to selectively couple the second node to a third node for opening the semiconductor switch , wherein the third node is configured to receive a reference voltage signal; and charge injection circuitry configured to inject charge into the conductive path at the first node before, while or after the conductive path is closed by the switch circuit.
A belt for suspending and/or driving an elevator car of an elevator system comprising: a plurality of tension members arranged in a lengthwise direction; and a jacket substantially retaining the plurality of tension members, the jacket defining a traction portion , a back portion , and an inner portion between the traction portion and the back portion ; wherein the traction portion is formed from a first material and the inner portion is formed from a second material having an increased fire resistance compared to the first material, and characterized in that said belt further comprises an edge treatment at one or more lateral edges of the belt to increase fire resistance of the lateral edges and wherein the edge treatment has a C-shaped cross-section and mechanically interlocks with the jacket. a plurality of tension members arranged in a lengthwise direction; and a jacket substantially retaining the plurality of tension members, the jacket defining a traction portion , a back portion , and an inner portion between the traction portion and the back portion ; wherein the traction portion is formed from a first material and the inner portion is formed from a second material having an increased fire resistance compared to the first material, and characterized in that said belt further comprises an edge treatment at one or more lateral edges of the belt to increase fire resistance of the lateral edges and wherein the edge treatment has a C-shaped cross-section and mechanically interlocks with the jacket.
Base cabinet for vivariums, in particular aquariums, having lateral walls , characterized in that at least one lateral wall has a recess and at least one first magnetic closure element disposed adjacent to the recess , wherein the base cabinet comprises at least one panel element which is able to be inserted into the recess and in an installed position at least partially closes the recess and has at least one second magnetic closure element , wherein the second magnetic closure element in the installed position is disposed so as to correspond to the first magnetic closure element in such a way that the panel element is held and able to be fixed in the recess exclusively by magnetic forces acting between the first magnetic closure element and the second magnetic closure element , wherein the first magnetic closure element is embedded in an end face of the lateral wall delimiting the recess , and the second magnetic closure element is embedded in a side of the panel element that in the installed situation of the panel element faces the end face of the lateral wall delimiting the recess , wherein the at least one panel element is able to be fixed in the recess so as to be flush with an outer surface of the base cabinet , and wherein the base cabinet does not have any delimiting stops for the panel element .