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A control surface actuation mechanism for moving a control surface relative to a fixed aerofoil portion of an aircraft, comprising: an articulating support for pivotal coupling to the fixed aerofoil portion about a generally spanwise pivot axis, a first track for attachment on the fixed aerofoil portion and defining a first path, and characterised in comprising: a sliding member having a proximal end mounted on the articulating support , and having a distal end for coupling to the control surface , the sliding member arranged to slide relative to the articulating support along a generally chordwise axis, a first rigid connecting element connected at a first end to the first track and connected at a second end to a fixed point on the sliding member , wherein the first end of the first rigid connecting element is configured to move passively along the first path, as the sliding member is driven to slide relative to the articulating support by an actuator . an articulating support for pivotal coupling to the fixed aerofoil portion about a generally spanwise pivot axis, a first track for attachment on the fixed aerofoil portion and defining a first path, and characterised in comprising: a sliding member having a proximal end mounted on the articulating support , and having a distal end for coupling to the control surface , the sliding member arranged to slide relative to the articulating support along a generally chordwise axis, a first rigid connecting element connected at a first end to the first track and connected at a second end to a fixed point on the sliding member , a sliding member having a proximal end mounted on the articulating support , and having a distal end for coupling to the control surface , the sliding member arranged to slide relative to the articulating support along a generally chordwise axis, a first rigid connecting element connected at a first end to the first track and connected at a second end to a fixed point on the sliding member ,
Dispensing device of artificial eyelashes, comprising a casing provided with a dispensing opening , a support band on which is fixed a plurality of artificial eyelashes , and a displacement mechanism able to be actuated to cause a displacement of the band in order to route the artificial eyelashes towards the dispensing opening and enable the artificial eyelashes to exit through the dispensing opening , the mechanism for displacing the support band comprising a reel rotatably mounted with respect to the casing , the winding of the support band around the reel causing the displacement of the support band , the mechanism for displacing the support band comprising an actuation means for rotating the reel , enabling the winding of the support band around the reel , and characterised in that the casing comprises an opening and the actuation means comprising an wheel operable through the opening .
A method to rank time sources for an autonomous driving vehicle (ADV), the method comprising: receiving a plurality of times from a plurality of time sources including sensors and real-time clocks (RTCs), wherein the sensors are in communication with the ADV and the sensors include at least a global positioning system (GPS) sensor, and wherein the RTCs include at least a central processing unit real-time clock (CPU-RTC); characterised in that the method further comprises: generating a difference histogram based on a time for each of the time sources for a difference between a time of the GPS sensor and a time for each of the other sensors and RTCs; ranking the sensors and RTCs based on their respective difference histograms; selecting a time source from one of the sensors or RTCs with a least difference in time with respect to the GPS sensor; and generating a timestamp based on the selected time source to timestamp sensor data for a sensor unit of the ADV. receiving a plurality of times from a plurality of time sources including sensors and real-time clocks (RTCs), wherein the sensors are in communication with the ADV and the sensors include at least a global positioning system (GPS) sensor, and wherein the RTCs include at least a central processing unit real-time clock (CPU-RTC); characterised in that the method further comprises: generating a difference histogram based on a time for each of the time sources for a difference between a time of the GPS sensor and a time for each of the other sensors and RTCs; ranking the sensors and RTCs based on their respective difference histograms; selecting a time source from one of the sensors or RTCs with a least difference in time with respect to the GPS sensor; and generating a timestamp based on the selected time source to timestamp sensor data for a sensor unit of the ADV. generating a difference histogram based on a time for each of the time sources for a difference between a time of the GPS sensor and a time for each of the other sensors and RTCs; ranking the sensors and RTCs based on their respective difference histograms; selecting a time source from one of the sensors or RTCs with a least difference in time with respect to the GPS sensor; and generating a timestamp based on the selected time source to timestamp sensor data for a sensor unit of the ADV.
A drain fitting for a sanitary device, with a drain pipe into which water can flow through an inflow opening for emptying the sanitary device and can flow out again through an outflow opening for discharging the water, and with a closure element which can be moved between a closure position and a release position, wherein the closure element closes the inflow opening in the closure position and releases it in the release position, characterized in that the drain fitting has a cleaning device by means of which a cleaning agent can be fed into the sanitary device and by means of which the cleaning agent can be distributed in the sanitary device, wherein the closure element has a through-opening through which the cleaning device can be moved out of the drain pipe into the sanitary device. a drain pipe into which water can flow through an inflow opening for emptying the sanitary device and can flow out again through an outflow opening for discharging the water, and with a closure element which can be moved between a closure position and a release position, wherein the closure element closes the inflow opening in the closure position and releases it in the release position, characterized in that the drain fitting has a cleaning device by means of which a cleaning agent can be fed into the sanitary device and by means of which the cleaning agent can be distributed in the sanitary device, wherein the closure element has a through-opening through which the cleaning device can be moved out of the drain pipe into the sanitary device.
Tumble dryer with a control facility , a drum for accommodating laundry items, in which at least one laundry agitator is arranged, wherein a sensor arrangement with at least two sensors , an autonomous energy supply unit , which is thus configured to generate energy autonomously, and an interface for wireless communication are located in the laundry agitator , and at least one evaluation unit for sensor signals of the sensor arrangement , wherein control facility and sensor arrangement are configured to communicate with one another wirelessly, characterised in that at least two sensors of the sensor arrangement are based on the same measuring principle and are arranged along the laundry agitator , so that the arrangement takes place substantially in parallel with the axis of rotation of the drum , and wherein the measuring principle is selected among the physical properties of temperature, humidity, pressure and/or conductivity, so that at least two sensors are in each case a temperature sensor, humidity sensor, pressure sensor, conductivity sensor or any combination thereof.
A bacteriophage phi29 DNA polymerase comprising a mutation E221K, wherein the bacteriophage phi29 DNA polymerase has increased protein stability compared to wild-type phi29 DNA polymerase, wherein the bacteriophage phi29 DNA polymerase has at least 80% sequence identity to SEQ ID NO: 10, and optionally wherein the bacteriophage phi29 DNA polymerase further comprises at least one mutation selected from M8R, V51A, M97T, L123S, G197D, K209E, E239G, Q497P, K512E, E515A, and F526L.
A fingerprint detecting apparatus, comprising: a sensor array comprising a plurality of fingerprint sensor devices arranged in columns and rows, wherein each of the fingerprint sensor devices comprises a conductive layer (M1) with a driving voltage applying electrode (111_1) and a sensing electrode (111_2) formed in the conductive layer (M1); a first guard ring (G1) formed about a periphery of the driving voltage applying electrode (111_1) and a periphery of the sensing electrode (111_2), the first guard ring being formed, in the conductive layer, between the driving voltage applying electrode and the sensing electrode; a second guard ring surrounding the sensing electrode (111_2) and the first guard ring (G1); and an amplifier (A) configured to receive a response signal and generate an output signal, wherein a driving voltage (Vdrv) is applied to a subject through the driving voltage applying electrode (111_1) and the response signal is input to the amplifier (A) through the sensing electrode (111_2). a sensor array comprising a plurality of fingerprint sensor devices arranged in columns and rows, wherein each of the fingerprint sensor devices comprises a conductive layer (M1) with a driving voltage applying electrode (111_1) and a sensing electrode (111_2) formed in the conductive layer (M1); a first guard ring (G1) formed about a periphery of the driving voltage applying electrode (111_1) and a periphery of the sensing electrode (111_2), the first guard ring being formed, in the conductive layer, between the driving voltage applying electrode and the sensing electrode; a second guard ring surrounding the sensing electrode (111_2) and the first guard ring (G1); and an amplifier (A) configured to receive a response signal and generate an output signal, wherein a driving voltage (Vdrv) is applied to a subject through the driving voltage applying electrode (111_1) and the response signal is input to the amplifier (A) through the sensing electrode (111_2).
A waveguide structure comprising: a substrate ; a waveguide layer on the substrate; a cladding layer in contact with a first side of the waveguide layer, the first side on an opposite side of the waveguide layer to the substrate, the waveguide layer between the cladding layer and the substrate; a first waveguide modifier layer comprising a first material of a different refractive index to a refractive index of the cladding layer, the first material arranged to modify an effective refractive index of the waveguide layer, the first waveguide modifier layer in contact with the cladding layer and having a width along a first axis less than a width, parallel to the first axis, of the cladding layer, the first axis perpendicular to a second axis corresponding with a light propagation direction within the waveguide layer; and a second waveguide modifier layer comprising the first material to modify the effective refractive index of the waveguide layer, the second waveguide modifier layer laterally spaced apart from the first waveguide modifier layer along the first axis and in contact with the cladding layer. a substrate ; a waveguide layer on the substrate; a cladding layer in contact with a first side of the waveguide layer, the first side on an opposite side of the waveguide layer to the substrate, the waveguide layer between the cladding layer and the substrate; a first waveguide modifier layer comprising a first material of a different refractive index to a refractive index of the cladding layer, the first material arranged to modify an effective refractive index of the waveguide layer, the first waveguide modifier layer in contact with the cladding layer and having a width along a first axis less than a width, parallel to the first axis, of the cladding layer, the first axis perpendicular to a second axis corresponding with a light propagation direction within the waveguide layer; and a second waveguide modifier layer comprising the first material to modify the effective refractive index of the waveguide layer, the second waveguide modifier layer laterally spaced apart from the first waveguide modifier layer along the first axis and in contact with the cladding layer.
Modular furniture comprising: a base element that is substantially in the shape of a plate, a functional element that is arranged next to and so as to adjoin the base element and extends in a direction normal to the plane defined by the plate-shaped base element , wherein the base element and the functional element comprise a grid-like footprint, and a supply duct for guiding supply lines is provided, which duct extends underneath the surface formed by the base element and the functional element , characterized in that in each case the footprint of the base element and the functional element corresponds to a particular, common surface grid, and the base element and the functional element are placed on an installation grid that serves as a docking site for the base element and the functional element . a base element that is substantially in the shape of a plate, a functional element that is arranged next to and so as to adjoin the base element and extends in a direction normal to the plane defined by the plate-shaped base element , wherein the base element and the functional element comprise a grid-like footprint, and a supply duct for guiding supply lines is provided, which duct extends underneath the surface formed by the base element and the functional element , characterized in that in each case the footprint of the base element and the functional element corresponds to a particular, common surface grid, and the base element and the functional element are placed on an installation grid that serves as a docking site for the base element and the functional element .
A method of operating a hybrid electric gas turbine system comprising a generator system , a propulsor , a controller and an electric storage unit , the generator system comprising an electric generator arranged to be driven by a gas turbine having a plurality of rotor blades surrounded by a casing, the rotor blades separated from the casing by a clearance, the propulsor comprising a fan arranged to be driven by an electric motor , the controller being configured to operate the gas turbine and control a supply of electric power between the electric motor , the electric storage unit and the electric generator in response to a demand for thrust, the method comprising the controller : receiving a command for a change in demand for thrust; determining an operational profile that minimises a function comprising a measure of fuel supplied to the gas turbine , a transfer of electric power from or to the electric storage unit and a difference between measures of current and demanded thrust over a time period; and operating the electric motor , gas turbine and electric storage unit according to the determined operational profile over the time period. the generator system comprising an electric generator arranged to be driven by a gas turbine having a plurality of rotor blades surrounded by a casing, the rotor blades separated from the casing by a clearance, the propulsor comprising a fan arranged to be driven by an electric motor , the controller being configured to operate the gas turbine and control a supply of electric power between the electric motor , the electric storage unit and the electric generator in response to a demand for thrust, the method comprising the controller : receiving a command for a change in demand for thrust; determining an operational profile that minimises a function comprising a measure of fuel supplied to the gas turbine , a transfer of electric power from or to the electric storage unit and a difference between measures of current and demanded thrust over a time period; and operating the electric motor , gas turbine and electric storage unit according to the determined operational profile over the time period. receiving a command for a change in demand for thrust; determining an operational profile that minimises a function comprising a measure of fuel supplied to the gas turbine , a transfer of electric power from or to the electric storage unit and a difference between measures of current and demanded thrust over a time period; and operating the electric motor , gas turbine and electric storage unit according to the determined operational profile over the time period.
Device for determining the assembly quality of threaded tubular components, comprising: - a chassis comprising a cylindrical internal space having an axis and arranged to be mounted on a portion of an external surface of a threaded tubular component; - at least one measurement member between the chassis and the internal space comprising a contact layer comprising a plurality of temperature sensors that are arranged to measure variables representative of temperatures at a plurality of points E(i,j) of the external surface of the end of the tubular component; - a first set of acquisition electronics that is connected to the plurality of sensors and is able to process part at least of the signals generated by the sensors . - a chassis comprising a cylindrical internal space having an axis and arranged to be mounted on a portion of an external surface of a threaded tubular component; - at least one measurement member between the chassis and the internal space comprising a contact layer comprising a plurality of temperature sensors that are arranged to measure variables representative of temperatures at a plurality of points E(i,j) of the external surface of the end of the tubular component; - a first set of acquisition electronics that is connected to the plurality of sensors and is able to process part at least of the signals generated by the sensors .
Delegate unit for a conference system, the delegate unit comprises a base body , a microphone stem body comprising a microphone head and a stem , whereby the microphone head is arranged on the stem and whereby the microphone stem body is arranged on the base body , whereby the microphone head has a directional microphone characteristic, whereby the microphone head has a distance factor (DSF) preferably equal or higher than 1,7, whereby the microphone stem body comprises a mechanical interface for connecting the microphone stem body with the base body , whereby the mechanical interface is a plug connector , whereby the base body comprises a plug socket for receiving the plug connector , which is arranged on the rear side of the base body , whereby the stem has a S-Shape, so that in a top view projection the microphone head is overlapping with the plug socket.
A gas flow guiding device for guiding a gas flow (G) in a therapy device for supplying respiratory gas for living organisms, comprising an annular body and a guiding unit arranged inside the annular body for guiding the gas flow (G) conveyed through the annular body , wherein the guiding unit comprises at least one first guiding element and at least one second guiding element , wherein - the at least one first guiding element extends in a radial direction (r) with a first guiding element height (H1, H1', H1") from a first guiding element foot (F1) to a first guiding element tip (S1) and has a maximum height (Hmax) of the first guiding element height (H1, H1', H1"); - the at least one second guiding element extends in the radial direction (r) with a second guiding element height (H2, H2', H2") from a second guiding element foot (F2) to an at least second guiding element tip (S2) and has a maximal height (Hmax) of the second guiding element height (H2, H2', H2"); characterized in that the maximal height (Hmax) of the first guiding element height (H1, H1', H1") of the at least one first guiding element is larger than the maximal height (Hmax) of the second guiding element height (H2, H2', H2") of the at least one second guiding element . - the at least one first guiding element extends in a radial direction (r) with a first guiding element height (H1, H1', H1") from a first guiding element foot (F1) to a first guiding element tip (S1) and has a maximum height (Hmax) of the first guiding element height (H1, H1', H1"); - the at least one second guiding element extends in the radial direction (r) with a second guiding element height (H2, H2', H2") from a second guiding element foot (F2) to an at least second guiding element tip (S2) and has a maximal height (Hmax) of the second guiding element height (H2, H2', H2");
A method for enhancing changes in an image of an image sequence captured by a thermal camera , comprising: receiving (S02) an image which is part of an image sequence captured by a thermal camera , identifying (S04) pixels in the image that have changed in relation to another image in the image sequence by comparing the image to the other image in the image sequence , determining (S06), based on intensity values of the identified pixels , a function for redistributing intensity values of pixels in the image , wherein the function has a maximum for a first intensity value in a range of the intensity values of the identified pixels , and decays with increasing distance from the first intensity value such that the function assigns lower values to intensity values outside of the range than to the first intensity value , and redistributing (S08) intensity values of pixels in the image that have changed in relation to the other image and intensity values of pixels in the image that have not changed in relation to the other image by multiplying the intensity values of pixels in the image with their corresponding weighting factors, wherein the corresponding weighting factor is calculated by evaluating the function for the intensity value in the pixel, thereby enhancing changes in the image . receiving (S02) an image which is part of an image sequence captured by a thermal camera , identifying (S04) pixels in the image that have changed in relation to another image in the image sequence by comparing the image to the other image in the image sequence , determining (S06), based on intensity values of the identified pixels , a function for redistributing intensity values of pixels in the image , wherein the function has a maximum for a first intensity value in a range of the intensity values of the identified pixels , and decays with increasing distance from the first intensity value such that the function assigns lower values to intensity values outside of the range than to the first intensity value , and redistributing (S08) intensity values of pixels in the image that have changed in relation to the other image and intensity values of pixels in the image that have not changed in relation to the other image by multiplying the intensity values of pixels in the image with their corresponding weighting factors, wherein the corresponding weighting factor is calculated by evaluating the function for the intensity value in the pixel, thereby enhancing changes in the image .
A composition for neutralizing or removal of an acid in refrigeration or air-conditioning system, the composition comprising an acid neutralizer or scavenger and a hydrolytic drying agent in a mole ratio from about 1:1 to about 1:10, wherein the acid neutralizer or scavenger is a metal alkoxide, carbodiimide, glycidyl ether, alkanolamine, arylamine, overbased metal sulphonates or an inorganic base, and further wherein the hydrolytic drying agent is an orthoester, acetal, epoxide or carbodiimide.