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Apparatus for generating a plurality of audio channels (12; 12-1; 12-2) for a first speaker setup (14; 14-1) comprising an imaginary speaker determiner (18; 18-1) for determining a position of at least one imaginary speaker (22; 22a-d) not contained in the first speaker setup (14; 14-1) to obtain a second speaker setup (24; 24-1; 24-2; 24-3) containing the at least one imaginary speaker (22; 22a-d) and at least partially speakers of the first speaker setup, wherein the position of the at least one imaginary speaker (22; 22a-d) is a predefined position, is determined such that distances between the speakers of the first and/or the second speaker setup (14; 14-1; 24; 24-1; 24-2; 24-3) are equidistant, or corresponds to an audio format or standard; an energy distribution calculator (26; 26-1); a processor (28; 28-1) configured to generate an energy distribution matrix (D) ; a renderer (38; 38-1) for generating the plurality of audio channels (12; 12-1; 12-2) using a downmix information for a downmix from the second speaker setup (24; 24-1; 24-2; 24-3) to the first speaker setup (14; 14-1) characterized in that the energy distribution calculator (26-1) is configured for calculating the energy distribution from each speaker in the second speaker setup (24; 24-1; 24-2; 24-3) to other speakers in the second speaker setup (24; 24-1; 24-2; 24-3), wherein the energy distribution represents an amount or a share of an energy of each speaker in the second speaker setup (24; 24-1; 24-2; 24-3) being distributed to the other speakers in the second speaker setup (24; 24-1; 24-2; 24-3); the energy distribution matrix (D) comprises elements (d xy ) that are lower or equal to 1 and representing the energy distribution from each speaker in the second speaker setup (24; 24-1; 24-2; 24-3) to the other speakers in the second speaker setup (24; 24-1; 24-2; 24-3); and the processor (28; 28-1) is further configured to calculate a n-th power (D n ) of the energy distribution matrix (D), wherein the n-th power (D n ) of the energy distribution matrix (D) leads the elements (d xy ) representing the energy distribution from the speakers in the second speaker setup (24; 24-1; 24-2; 24-3) to the at least one imaginary speaker (22; 22a-d) to decrease, wherein n is an integer; and to obtain the downmix information based on the n-th power (D n ) of the energy distribution matrix (D) by ignoring the elements that have decreased or converged to a defined threshold.
Method for counting photons by means of a photomultiplier , which is a semiconductor photomultiplier, wherein an incident photon generates a pulse in a raw signal generated by the photomultiplier , wherein a measurement signal is obtained from the raw signal by correcting the raw signal for a noise signal and/or an offset, wherein the measurement signal is integrated over time to form an integrated measurement signal, wherein the number of photons, incident in the photomultiplier , is determined by comparing a value of the integrated measurement signal with an integral proportionality value, corresponding to a specific number of photons incident in the photomultiplier, wherein the integral proportionality value is subtracted from the integrated measurement signal each time the value of the integrated measurement signal reaches or exceeds the integral proportionality value. wherein an incident photon generates a pulse in a raw signal generated by the photomultiplier , wherein a measurement signal is obtained from the raw signal by correcting the raw signal for a noise signal and/or an offset, wherein the measurement signal is integrated over time to form an integrated measurement signal, wherein the number of photons, incident in the photomultiplier , is determined by comparing a value of the integrated measurement signal with an integral proportionality value, corresponding to a specific number of photons incident in the photomultiplier, wherein the integral proportionality value is subtracted from the integrated measurement signal each time the value of the integrated measurement signal reaches or exceeds the integral proportionality value.
A transformable toy , comprising: a first rotary member and a second rotary member , wherein the first and the second rotary members are rotatable relative to one another between a first rotary position and a second rotary position, and between the second rotary position and a third rotary position; a barrier that is movable between a blocking position and a release position wherein in the blocking position, the barrier prevents relative rotation between the first and second rotary members past the second rotary position, and wherein in the release position, the barrier permits relative rotation between the first and second rotary members past the second rotary position to the third rotary position; a barrier biasing member that urges the barrier from a first of the blocking and release positions towards a second of the blocking and release positions, and a barrier holder that is movable between a holding position in which the barrier holder holds the barrier in the first of the blocking and release positions and a travel position in which the barrier holder permits movement of the barrier from the first of the blocking and release positions to the second of the blocking and release positions. a first rotary member and a second rotary member , wherein the first and the second rotary members are rotatable relative to one another between a first rotary position and a second rotary position, and between the second rotary position and a third rotary position; a barrier that is movable between a blocking position and a release position wherein in the blocking position, the barrier prevents relative rotation between the first and second rotary members past the second rotary position, and wherein in the release position, the barrier permits relative rotation between the first and second rotary members past the second rotary position to the third rotary position; a barrier biasing member that urges the barrier from a first of the blocking and release positions towards a second of the blocking and release positions, and a barrier holder that is movable between a holding position in which the barrier holder holds the barrier in the first of the blocking and release positions and a travel position in which the barrier holder permits movement of the barrier from the first of the blocking and release positions to the second of the blocking and release positions.
A system for vibration analysis, the system comprising: a rotating equipment operating in an operational mode; at least one sensor configured to detect and provide vibrational data associated with the rotating equipment ; an equipment controller communicatively coupled to the at least one sensor , the equipment controller being configured to: determine at least one vibrational vector in polar coordinates based on the vibrational data; determine, based on a model, an expected vibrational vector in polar coordinates for the operational mode; translate the at least one vibrational vector and the expected vibrational vector from polar coordinates into rectangular coordinates; calculate a residual vector as a difference between the at least one vibrational vector and the expected vector; translate the residual vector from rectangular coordinates into polar coordinates; determine at least one abnormality associated with the rotating equipment based on the residual vector; and output, via a display device, the residual vector including an amplitude and a phase to visually indicate the at least one abnormality. a rotating equipment operating in an operational mode; at least one sensor configured to detect and provide vibrational data associated with the rotating equipment ; an equipment controller communicatively coupled to the at least one sensor , the equipment controller being configured to: determine at least one vibrational vector in polar coordinates based on the vibrational data; determine, based on a model, an expected vibrational vector in polar coordinates for the operational mode; translate the at least one vibrational vector and the expected vibrational vector from polar coordinates into rectangular coordinates; calculate a residual vector as a difference between the at least one vibrational vector and the expected vector; translate the residual vector from rectangular coordinates into polar coordinates; determine at least one abnormality associated with the rotating equipment based on the residual vector; and output, via a display device, the residual vector including an amplitude and a phase to visually indicate the at least one abnormality. determine at least one vibrational vector in polar coordinates based on the vibrational data; determine, based on a model, an expected vibrational vector in polar coordinates for the operational mode; translate the at least one vibrational vector and the expected vibrational vector from polar coordinates into rectangular coordinates; calculate a residual vector as a difference between the at least one vibrational vector and the expected vector; translate the residual vector from rectangular coordinates into polar coordinates; determine at least one abnormality associated with the rotating equipment based on the residual vector; and output, via a display device, the residual vector including an amplitude and a phase to visually indicate the at least one abnormality.
A silencer (1A-1C) for a leaf spring assembly, the silencer (1A-1C) being configured for disposal between adjacent leaf springs , the silencer (1A-1C) comprising: a multilayer structure in which layers proximate to each other are integrally formed; wherein the multilayer structure comprises one outermost layer as a fixing layer and another outermost layer as a sliding layer ; and a projection portion which is formed at the fixing layer and configured to closely fit into a hole formed in one of the leaf springs , wherein the projection portion has an engagement portion which, when passed through the hole, projects from the hole of the leaf spring and engages with a surface of the leaf spring and has a flange portion that has a larger diameter than that of the hole at an end thereof on the sliding layer side, the engagement portion has a peripheral surface which is tapered such that the diameter thereof increases toward the sliding layer side, and has a pair of notch portions , characterized in that the fixing layer has a tensile strength higher than the sliding layer , and the sliding layer has a hardness lower than the fixing layer . a multilayer structure in which layers proximate to each other are integrally formed; wherein the multilayer structure comprises one outermost layer as a fixing layer and another outermost layer as a sliding layer ; and a projection portion which is formed at the fixing layer and configured to closely fit into a hole formed in one of the leaf springs , wherein the projection portion has an engagement portion which, when passed through the hole, projects from the hole of the leaf spring and engages with a surface of the leaf spring and has a flange portion that has a larger diameter than that of the hole at an end thereof on the sliding layer side, the engagement portion has a peripheral surface which is tapered such that the diameter thereof increases toward the sliding layer side, and has a pair of notch portions , characterized in that the fixing layer has a tensile strength higher than the sliding layer , and the sliding layer has a hardness lower than the fixing layer .
A portable laundry treating apparatus comprising: a portable body ; a liquid storage part (4, 5 including a tank body provided at the portable body , a water chamber provided in the tank body to store water therein, a detergent chamber provided in the tank body to store detergent therein, and a suction chamber provided in the tank body to provide a space to store liquid therein; and a liquid transferring part for supplying liquid stored in the water chamber and the detergent chamber to the laundry and for transferring the liquid remaining in the laundry to the suction chamber ; and a nozzle part (N) configured to spray liquid stored in the water chamber and the detergent chamber and to introduce the liquid existing outside the suction chamber into the suction chamber , wherein the tank body is removably coupled to the portable body . a portable body ; a liquid storage part (4, 5 including a tank body provided at the portable body , a water chamber provided in the tank body to store water therein, a detergent chamber provided in the tank body to store detergent therein, and a suction chamber provided in the tank body to provide a space to store liquid therein; and a liquid transferring part for supplying liquid stored in the water chamber and the detergent chamber to the laundry and for transferring the liquid remaining in the laundry to the suction chamber ; and a nozzle part (N) configured to spray liquid stored in the water chamber and the detergent chamber and to introduce the liquid existing outside the suction chamber into the suction chamber , wherein the tank body is removably coupled to the portable body .
A lubricating oil composition comprising a major amount of a base oil; 0.001 to less than 0.2 wt.% of an emulsifying agent including a compound of Formula I wherein each X is independently a polyalkylene oxide group of the formula ― [OA] p ―; Y is a hydroxyl group or a polyalkylene oxide group of the formula ―[OA] p ―OH; each A is independently an alkylene selected from the group consisting of ethylene, propylene, and butylene, and mixtures thereof; R b is H or a chemical moiety having the structure R is a linear or branched aliphatic group having a number average molecular weight of 750 to 2500; and p is an integer to independently provide each X and/or each Y with a number average molecular weight of 100 to 1000; and m is an integer to provide a weight average molecular weight of the compound of Formula I from 7,000 to 50,000. each X is independently a polyalkylene oxide group of the formula ― [OA] p ―; Y is a hydroxyl group or a polyalkylene oxide group of the formula ―[OA] p ―OH; each A is independently an alkylene selected from the group consisting of ethylene, propylene, and butylene, and mixtures thereof; R b is H or a chemical moiety having the structure R is a linear or branched aliphatic group having a number average molecular weight of 750 to 2500; and p is an integer to independently provide each X and/or each Y with a number average molecular weight of 100 to 1000; and m is an integer to provide a weight average molecular weight of the compound of Formula I from 7,000 to 50,000.
A fire rated glass flooring system having blast and/or seismic loading resistance, comprising: a plurality of glass flooring units , each unit comprising a first layer of glass and a second layer of glass , the two layers being positioned one above the other and separated by one or more load transferring means , wherein the first layer of glass is a structural glass and the second layer of glass is a fire rated glass, and having an upper surface and an edge comprising a load-transferring means of the one or more load transferring means; one or more beams , arranged, in use, to support the units, wherein, at a boundary between two adjacent flooring units, the two flooring units are arranged, in use, to be secured to a beam of the one or more beams; and one or more expansion joints , each arranged, in use, at the boundary between two adjacent flooring units, said expansion joint comprising a resilient seal , the seal extending substantially to the upper surface of the two units; characterised in that : said expansion joint further comprises: two clips , each clip being arranged, in use, to be connected to the load-transferring means in one of the two flooring units, wherein the resilient seal is arranged, in use, to sit between the two clips; and a drainage means , the drainage means being located substantially below the seal and the two clips, and arranged, in use, to capture and drain away any liquid which passes the seal. a plurality of glass flooring units , each unit comprising a first layer of glass and a second layer of glass , the two layers being positioned one above the other and separated by one or more load transferring means , wherein the first layer of glass is a structural glass and the second layer of glass is a fire rated glass, and having an upper surface and an edge comprising a load-transferring means of the one or more load transferring means; one or more beams , arranged, in use, to support the units, wherein, at a boundary between two adjacent flooring units, the two flooring units are arranged, in use, to be secured to a beam of the one or more beams; and one or more expansion joints , each arranged, in use, at the boundary between two adjacent flooring units, said expansion joint comprising a resilient seal , the seal extending substantially to the upper surface of the two units; two clips , each clip being arranged, in use, to be connected to the load-transferring means in one of the two flooring units, wherein the resilient seal is arranged, in use, to sit between the two clips; and a drainage means , the drainage means being located substantially below the seal and the two clips, and arranged, in use, to capture and drain away any liquid which passes the seal.
A processor-implemented method for pose estimation of a device, the method comprising: determining depth data by sensing a depth of a target scene comprising planes (211, 212, 213; 221, 222, 223) orthogonal to each other; determining normal vectors corresponding to depth points of the depth data; determining orientation data of the device (400; 1100; 1200) by comparing the normal vectors to orientation candidates (c1-c5), the orientation candidates being quantized possible orientations of the device; and determining position data of the device based on distances from the device to the planes. determining depth data by sensing a depth of a target scene comprising planes (211, 212, 213; 221, 222, 223) orthogonal to each other; determining normal vectors corresponding to depth points of the depth data; determining orientation data of the device (400; 1100; 1200) by comparing the normal vectors to orientation candidates (c1-c5), the orientation candidates being quantized possible orientations of the device; and determining position data of the device based on distances from the device to the planes.
A computer-implemented method for determining surgical port placement for minimally invasive surgery, the method comprising: receiving a plurality of measurements of a patient; determining, based on the received measurements, an instance of a parametric torso model having a dome shape that takes into account an insufflation effect; receiving an identification of a surgical procedure and in response determining a set of normalized surgical target locations in normalized coordinates in the parametric torso model; mapping the set of normalized surgical target locations to a set of un-normalized surgical target locations in said instance of the parametric torso model; receiving characteristics of a surgical tool; and computing a set of permissible port locations on said instance of the parametric torso model, based on the characteristics of the surgical tool and based on the set of un-normalized surgical target locations. receiving a plurality of measurements of a patient; determining, based on the received measurements, an instance of a parametric torso model having a dome shape that takes into account an insufflation effect; receiving an identification of a surgical procedure and in response determining a set of normalized surgical target locations in normalized coordinates in the parametric torso model; mapping the set of normalized surgical target locations to a set of un-normalized surgical target locations in said instance of the parametric torso model; receiving characteristics of a surgical tool; and computing a set of permissible port locations on said instance of the parametric torso model, based on the characteristics of the surgical tool and based on the set of un-normalized surgical target locations.
A device for applying powdered material for a system for layer-wise generation of three-dimensional models from powdered material, which device comprises a housing , container for bulk powdered material , volumetric dosing roller located under the container along the length of the device, driving mechanism for the roller, two limiters installed on both sides of the volumetric dosing roller , characterized by a support mounted under the volumetric dosing roller , two chutes and for supplying powdered material, said chutes being located under the volumetric dosing roller symmetrically on both sides of a centered longitudinal smoothing element , wherein the volumetric dosing roller is shaped so as to allow for rotation in both directions depending on the trajectory of the powdered material application device so that the material can be supplied alternatively on both sides of the smoothing element via the chutes .
An inkjet printing system comprising: an inkjet printing block comprising an inkjet printing head and a material reservoir , the material reservoir is configured to contain a liquid material to be dispensed by one or more print nozzles of the printing head; a material container coupled to the material reservoir and configured to provide the liquid material to the material reservoir; a pressure sensor configured to monitor an actual air pressure difference between an air pressure of air contained within the material reservoir above the liquid material and a reference air pressure at the ambient atmosphere ; a peristaltic pump located along a duct , wherein the duct is connected at one end to the material reservoir and at another end to the ambient atmosphere and the peristaltic pump is configured, based on signals received from the pressure sensor, to maintain the air pressure within the material reservoir at a predetermined sub-atmospheric pressure level, wherein maintaining the air pressure is done by moving air from the ambient atmosphere into the material reservoir, by removing air from the material reservoir toward the ambient atmosphere or by functioning as a closed valve when the peristaltic pump remains still; and a controller coupled to the pressure sensor and the peristaltic pump and configured to receive the signals from the pressure sensor, to determine the actual pressure difference and to operate the peristaltic pump so as to maintain the air pressure within the material reservoir at the predetermined sub-atmospheric pressure level. an inkjet printing block comprising an inkjet printing head and a material reservoir , the material reservoir is configured to contain a liquid material to be dispensed by one or more print nozzles of the printing head; a material container coupled to the material reservoir and configured to provide the liquid material to the material reservoir; a pressure sensor configured to monitor an actual air pressure difference between an air pressure of air contained within the material reservoir above the liquid material and a reference air pressure at the ambient atmosphere ; a peristaltic pump located along a duct , wherein the duct is connected at one end to the material reservoir and at another end to the ambient atmosphere and the peristaltic pump is configured, based on signals received from the pressure sensor, to maintain the air pressure within the material reservoir at a predetermined sub-atmospheric pressure level, wherein maintaining the air pressure is done by moving air from the ambient atmosphere into the material reservoir, by removing air from the material reservoir toward the ambient atmosphere or by functioning as a closed valve when the peristaltic pump remains still; and a controller coupled to the pressure sensor and the peristaltic pump and configured to receive the signals from the pressure sensor, to determine the actual pressure difference and to operate the peristaltic pump so as to maintain the air pressure within the material reservoir at the predetermined sub-atmospheric pressure level.