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A spectral imager for imaging a scene responsive to light from the scene, the imager comprising: a semiconductor photosensor comprising light sensitive pixels ; and a power source configured to: apply different voltages (V S1 , V S2 , V S3 ) to the photosensor to configure an electrostatic potential in each pixel as a function of different location depths (d) of a potential wel (PW S1 , PW S2 , PW S3 ) in each pixel, wherein the location depth is measured in a depth direction from a light incident surface of the pixel; control the different location depths of the potential well in each pixel that traps charge carriers generated by light incident on the photosensor based on the respective voltage that is applied; wherein each pixel of the photosensor comprises a stacked arrangement of two p-n junctions having depletion regions that generate electric fields in opposite directions; the two p-n junctions sharing a storage region formed of a p- or n-region common to the stacked p-n junctions and arranged between the two p-n junctions in the depth direction; the two p-n junctions configured to create the potential well in the storage region within the pixel that traps the charge carriers generated by light incident on the pixel; characterized in that the power source is further configured to apply different voltages to the photosensor whilst applying a back bias to the p-n-junction of the two p-n junctions arranged deeper in the depth direction to configure the electrostatic potential in each pixel such that different wavelength bands of light can be determined when different voltages are applied to the pixel. a semiconductor photosensor comprising light sensitive pixels ; and a power source configured to: apply different voltages (V S1 , V S2 , V S3 ) to the photosensor to configure an electrostatic potential in each pixel as a function of different location depths (d) of a potential wel (PW S1 , PW S2 , PW S3 ) in each pixel, wherein the location depth is measured in a depth direction from a light incident surface of the pixel; control the different location depths of the potential well in each pixel that traps charge carriers generated by light incident on the photosensor based on the respective voltage that is applied; wherein each pixel of the photosensor comprises a stacked arrangement of two p-n junctions having depletion regions that generate electric fields in opposite directions; the two p-n junctions sharing a storage region formed of a p- or n-region common to the stacked p-n junctions and arranged between the two p-n junctions in the depth direction; the two p-n junctions configured to create the potential well in the storage region within the pixel that traps the charge carriers generated by light incident on the pixel; characterized in that the power source is further configured to apply different voltages to the photosensor whilst applying a back bias to the p-n-junction of the two p-n junctions arranged deeper in the depth direction to configure the electrostatic potential in each pixel such that different wavelength bands of light can be determined when different voltages are applied to the pixel.
Test device for a discrete semiconductor component , having a thermal attachment , which thermal attachment comprises a heating element , wherein the heating element is a ceramic heating element, specifically a ceramic film heating element or a fully ceramic heating element, with which, through the use of the electrically semiconducting properties of ceramics, the heating is realized directly via the electrical current flow, wherein the heating element has a heatable contact surface , characterized in that the heatable contact surface is positionable against the semiconductor component during the testing, wherein the heating element is designed for heating and for cooling the heatable contact surface , for which purpose a receiving space is provided in the interior of the heating element for receiving a liquid cooling medium which evaporates there, which receiving space being adjacent to the contact surface and serving as a cooling chamber for cooling the contact surface .
A battery module comprising: a battery stack including a plurality of stacked battery cells ; a pair of end plates disposed at both end parts in a stacking direction of the battery stack ; a bind bar coupling the pair of the end plates to each other; and an electronic circuit block mounted with a voltage detection circuit that detects a voltage of each of the plurality of stacked battery cells , wherein the electronic circuit block is disposed on a surface of one of the pair of end plates , characterized in that the electronic circuit block is fixed to an outer side of the surface of the one of the pair of end plates in a thermally coupled state and in that the electronic circuit block includes an equalizing circuit of the plurality of stacked battery cells . a battery stack including a plurality of stacked battery cells ; a pair of end plates disposed at both end parts in a stacking direction of the battery stack ; a bind bar coupling the pair of the end plates to each other; and an electronic circuit block mounted with a voltage detection circuit that detects a voltage of each of the plurality of stacked battery cells , wherein the electronic circuit block is disposed on a surface of one of the pair of end plates , characterized in that the electronic circuit block is fixed to an outer side of the surface of the one of the pair of end plates in a thermally coupled state and in that the electronic circuit block includes an equalizing circuit of the plurality of stacked battery cells .
A subtilase variant comprising a set of alterations comprising the substitutions X62D ( e.g ., N62D) and X262E ( e.g ., L262E), and one or more substitutions selected from the group consisting of X101H ( e.g ., S101H), X104T ( e.g ., V104T), X156D ( e.g ., S156D), X163G ( e.g ., S163G), X170S ( e.g ., R170S), X170L ( e.g ., R170L), X209W ( e.g. , Y209W), X238E ( e.g ., N238E) and X245R ( e.g . Q245R), wherein (i) the positions correspond to the positions of the polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 2; (ii) the variant has protease activity; (iii) the variant has at least 80% but less than 100% sequence identity to the polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 1; and (iv) the variant has an improved wash performance compared to SEQ ID NO: 1 when measured in the AMSA assay. (i) the positions correspond to the positions of the polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 2; (ii) the variant has protease activity; (iii) the variant has at least 80% but less than 100% sequence identity to the polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 1; and (iv) the variant has an improved wash performance compared to SEQ ID NO: 1 when measured in the AMSA assay.
A catheter which is operable between a collapsed configuration for storage and transportation and an expanded configuration for draining fluid from a body via a conduit which extends axially in a longitudinal direction from a proximal end to an opposite distal end, the catheter comprising: - a proximal section , adapted to be fully inserted into a urinary channel of the body and forming a proximal part of the conduit which part extends axially between the proximal end and a first transition end of the proximal section, and - a distal section , adapted to be at least partially inserted into the urinary channel and forming a distal part of the conduit which part extends axially between a second transition end of the distal section and the distal end, the first transition end of the proximal section being dimensioned to enable its positioning inside a receiving portion of the distal part of the conduit to enable axial movement of the sections relative to each other to operate the catheter between the collapsed configuration and the expanded configuration of the catheter, wherein the sections comprise cooperating coupling structures to support the catheter in the expanded configuration, and the proximal section forms a first outer surface with a circumference which increases from the proximal end towards the first transition end and the distal section forms a second inner surface with a circumference which decreases from the distal end towards the second transition end , the outer circumference of the transition end of the proximal section is larger than the inner circumference of the transition end of the distal section. - a proximal section , adapted to be fully inserted into a urinary channel of the body and forming a proximal part of the conduit which part extends axially between the proximal end and a first transition end of the proximal section, and - a distal section , adapted to be at least partially inserted into the urinary channel and forming a distal part of the conduit which part extends axially between a second transition end of the distal section and the distal end,
A continuously variable transmission system for a hybrid vehicle , comprising: a belt-type continuously variable transmission adapted to receive torque from more than one power sources , wherein said belt-type continuously variable transmission comprises a plurality of pulley sets , said pulley sets operatively connected by means of a belt extending over width-variable grooves defined between halves of said pulley sets , said belt being held in position by means of belt tightener ; characterized in more than one pulley sets being adapted to act as drive pulleys for independently receiving torque from more than one power sources , and at least one pulley set being adapted to act as driven pulley for receiving the torque from said drive pulleys and transmitting said torque to set of drive wheels for running the vehicle , thereby said belt-type continuously variable transmission being adapted to be driven by means of torque received from one or more of said power sources , and said belt-type continuously variable transmission being adapted to provide power from at least one of said power sources across said driven pulley .
Grinding device for an agricultural harvesting machine, which device is intended for sharpening at least one cutting blade having a cutting edge, which blade is arranged along the circumference of a rotatably drivable cutting blade carrier , the grinding device comprising a transport unit having a transport carriage , and an adjusting wheel that is rotatable relative to the transport carriage and has a guide portion being arranged in the transport carriage , in which guide portion an abrasive material receptacle having an abrasive material fixed therein is movably arranged, characterized in that the abrasive material receptacle is mounted so as to be displaceable relative to the adjusting wheel in an adjustment direction , and the transport unit has a threaded spindle relative to which the abrasive material receptacle can be rotated and can be moved in translation by the rotation in the adjustment direction .
A robot cleaner comprising: a light source for irradiating light; a sensor for sensing that the light irradiated from the light source is reflected; and a controller configured to process an image using the light sensed by the sensor to calculate a distance value of an individual location of the corresponding image, wherein it is determined that there is an obstacle when there is a dead zone in the image processed by the controller , characterized in that the dead zone sensed by the sensor is sensed to have a brightness higher than a reference value. a light source for irradiating light; a sensor for sensing that the light irradiated from the light source is reflected; and a controller configured to process an image using the light sensed by the sensor to calculate a distance value of an individual location of the corresponding image, wherein it is determined that there is an obstacle when there is a dead zone in the image processed by the controller , characterized in that the dead zone sensed by the sensor is sensed to have a brightness higher than a reference value.
A steering wheel sensor unit, comprising a shaft housing adapted to accommodate a shaft on which a steering wheel is mounted and which is journaled in the shaft housing, wherein the unit comprises a ring magnet arranged for being attached to the shaft within the shaft housing for rotation with the shaft , characterised in that the unit comprises sensing elements being arranged radially outside the shaft housing in an encapsulated compartment and arranged for sensing rotation of the magnet and the shaft through the shaft housing .
A method of detecting a condition associated with a final phase of a plasma dicing process comprising the steps of: providing a non-metallic substrate having a plurality of dicing lanes defined thereon; plasma etching through the substrate along the dicing lanes , wherein during the plasma etching infrared emission emanating from at least a portion of the dicing lanes is monitored so that an increase in infrared emission from the dicing lanes is observed as the final phase of the plasma dicing operation is entered; and detecting the condition associated with the final phase of the plasma dicing from the monitored infrared emission. providing a non-metallic substrate having a plurality of dicing lanes defined thereon; plasma etching through the substrate along the dicing lanes , wherein during the plasma etching infrared emission emanating from at least a portion of the dicing lanes is monitored so that an increase in infrared emission from the dicing lanes is observed as the final phase of the plasma dicing operation is entered; and detecting the condition associated with the final phase of the plasma dicing from the monitored infrared emission.
A computer-implemented prediction method comprising: storing in a memory a calendar age representing a duration of time that a sensor has operated, and an accelerated age representing an operational age of the sensor which accounts for degradation of the sensor as a result of sensor temperature or other measurable environmental condition during sensor operation; monitoring sensor operations of the sensor; incrementing via a processor the calendar age of the sensor by a first time interval as the sensor operates; obtaining a sensor temperature or other measurable environmental condition for each increment of the calendar age; incrementing via a processor the accelerated age of the sensor by a second time interval which is based on (i) the increment of the calendar age and (ii) the sensor temperature or other measurable environmental condition associated therewith; obtaining a value of a sensor property, which degrades with usage of the sensor over time, at different calendar ages or accelerated ages of the sensor over time; predicting when the sensor property of the sensor is anticipated to reach a sensor property threshold based on the values of the sensor property in relations to the accelerated age; and outputting a status of the sensor property based on the prediction. storing in a memory a calendar age representing a duration of time that a sensor has operated, and an accelerated age representing an operational age of the sensor which accounts for degradation of the sensor as a result of sensor temperature or other measurable environmental condition during sensor operation; monitoring sensor operations of the sensor; incrementing via a processor the calendar age of the sensor by a first time interval as the sensor operates; obtaining a sensor temperature or other measurable environmental condition for each increment of the calendar age; incrementing via a processor the accelerated age of the sensor by a second time interval which is based on (i) the increment of the calendar age and (ii) the sensor temperature or other measurable environmental condition associated therewith; obtaining a value of a sensor property, which degrades with usage of the sensor over time, at different calendar ages or accelerated ages of the sensor over time; predicting when the sensor property of the sensor is anticipated to reach a sensor property threshold based on the values of the sensor property in relations to the accelerated age; and outputting a status of the sensor property based on the prediction.
Planting system , comprising at least one first planting device and at least one second planting device , wherein at least the first planting device comprises: - a water basin having a bottom and a jacket for receiving and providing water; - a water overflow system for adjusting a water level in the water basin such that at most 9/10 of the water basin is filled with water; - a cultivation pot for accommodating substrate and a plant , wherein the cultivation pot comprises at least a bottom and a jacket , wherein the jacket and the bottom are at least partially perforated; - a cover supported on or in the water basin such that an atmospheric region is formed inside the water basin ; - a holding device which fixes the cultivation pot to the jacket of the water basin and/or supports it relative to the bottom of the water basin in such a way that the bottom of the cultivation pot is clearly spaced, in particular at least 3 cm, from the bottom of the water basin , wherein the closed atmospheric region between the water level and the cover together with the water between the bottom of the water basin and the water level forms a vegetation space, wherein the cover is formed as a rainwater collector, wherein a water guidance system for transporting water between the first planting device and the at least second planting device is formed, wherein the water basin is formed of concrete and/or stone. - a water basin having a bottom and a jacket for receiving and providing water; - a water overflow system for adjusting a water level in the water basin such that at most 9/10 of the water basin is filled with water; - a cultivation pot for accommodating substrate and a plant , wherein the cultivation pot comprises at least a bottom and a jacket , wherein the jacket and the bottom are at least partially perforated; - a cover supported on or in the water basin such that an atmospheric region is formed inside the water basin ; - a holding device which fixes the cultivation pot to the jacket of the water basin and/or supports it relative to the bottom of the water basin in such a way that the bottom of the cultivation pot is clearly spaced, in particular at least 3 cm, from the bottom of the water basin , wherein the closed atmospheric region between the water level and the cover together with the water between the bottom of the water basin and the water level forms a vegetation space, wherein the cover is formed as a rainwater collector, wherein a water guidance system for transporting water between the first planting device and the at least second planting device is formed, wherein the water basin is formed of concrete and/or stone.
An apparatus for testing an optoelectronic device at a plurality of different temperatures, the apparatus comprising: an optoelectronic device stage ; a cavity disposed within the optoelectronic device stage , the cavity being configured to accommodate the optoelectronic device such that the optoelectronic device is inset within the cavity ; a plurality of electrical contacts positioned at least partially within the optoelectronic device stage and operable to contact the optoelectronic device electrically, wherein the plurality of electrical contacts are operable to transmit testing commands and testing data between the optoelectronic device and a testing controller; a temperature sensing device positioned within the optoelectronic device stage proximal to the cavity and the optoelectronic device, wherein the temperature sensing device is operable to transmit temperature sensing data to a thermal controller; at least one spring fixedly connected to the optoelectronic device stage and a base , the at least one spring being operable to bring the base and the optoelectronic device stage in thermal and mechanical communication; a thermal-adjustment device mounted proximal to the base and in thermal communication with the base , the thermal-adjustment device being operable to exchange thermal energy with the base according to temperature adjustment data transmitted from the thermal controller; a target stage mounted proximal to the optoelectronic device stage and operable to mechanically contact the optoelectronic device; and a target mounted within the target stage and aligned with the optoelectronic device. an optoelectronic device stage ; a cavity disposed within the optoelectronic device stage , the cavity being configured to accommodate the optoelectronic device such that the optoelectronic device is inset within the cavity ; a plurality of electrical contacts positioned at least partially within the optoelectronic device stage and operable to contact the optoelectronic device electrically, wherein the plurality of electrical contacts are operable to transmit testing commands and testing data between the optoelectronic device and a testing controller; a temperature sensing device positioned within the optoelectronic device stage proximal to the cavity and the optoelectronic device, wherein the temperature sensing device is operable to transmit temperature sensing data to a thermal controller; at least one spring fixedly connected to the optoelectronic device stage and a base , the at least one spring being operable to bring the base and the optoelectronic device stage in thermal and mechanical communication; a thermal-adjustment device mounted proximal to the base and in thermal communication with the base , the thermal-adjustment device being operable to exchange thermal energy with the base according to temperature adjustment data transmitted from the thermal controller; a target stage mounted proximal to the optoelectronic device stage and operable to mechanically contact the optoelectronic device; and a target mounted within the target stage and aligned with the optoelectronic device.
A method comprising: loading a solid object with urease-producing organisms and urea-producing organisms; placing the solid object into an environment containing one or more of carbon, nitrogen and calcium; and forming calcium carbonate within, around and/or external to the solid object. loading a solid object with urease-producing organisms and urea-producing organisms; placing the solid object into an environment containing one or more of carbon, nitrogen and calcium; and forming calcium carbonate within, around and/or external to the solid object.
A method for diagnosing brain metastasis in a subject cancer patient, comprising the steps of: determining an miR-181c level in a sample from the subject cancer patient, and judging brain metastasis in the subject cancer patient from the determined miR-181c level, wherein when the miR-181c level in the sample from the subject cancer patient is higher than that from a negative control the subject cancer patient is diagnosed as having brain metastasis. determining an miR-181c level in a sample from the subject cancer patient, and judging brain metastasis in the subject cancer patient from the determined miR-181c level, wherein when the miR-181c level in the sample from the subject cancer patient is higher than that from a negative control the subject cancer patient is diagnosed as having brain metastasis.