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A communication system including: a master device that is capable of transmitting a signal to a slave device ; and a slave device that has an antenna , a sensor unit , an RFID unit , a changeover switch that connects the antenna to either one of the sensor unit and the RFID unit , and a switching circuit that is configured to switch the changeover switch based on a switching signal transmitted from the master device , characterised in that , when the antenna in the slave device receives the switching signal from the master device , the switching circuit is configured to switch the changeover switch in the slave device from a state in which the antenna and the sensor unit are connected to a state in which the antenna and the RFID unit are connected, in accordance with the switching signal. a master device that is capable of transmitting a signal to a slave device ; and a slave device that has an antenna , a sensor unit , an RFID unit , a changeover switch that connects the antenna to either one of the sensor unit and the RFID unit , and a switching circuit that is configured to switch the changeover switch based on a switching signal transmitted from the master device , characterised in that , when the antenna in the slave device receives the switching signal from the master device , the switching circuit is configured to switch the changeover switch in the slave device from a state in which the antenna and the sensor unit are connected to a state in which the antenna and the RFID unit are connected, in accordance with the switching signal.
A cutting assembly for use in a hair cutting device, the cutting assembly comprising: a cutting element having a first end and a second end, the cutting element comprising an optical waveguide for receiving light from at least one light source; a first light guiding element configured to guide light from the at least one light source into the first end of the cutting element; and a second light guiding element configured to guide light from the at least one light source into the second end of the cutting element; wherein each of the light guiding elements comprises a taper transition section in which a diameter of the light guiding element reduces from a first diameter to a second diameter. a cutting element having a first end and a second end, the cutting element comprising an optical waveguide for receiving light from at least one light source; a first light guiding element configured to guide light from the at least one light source into the first end of the cutting element; and a second light guiding element configured to guide light from the at least one light source into the second end of the cutting element; wherein each of the light guiding elements comprises a taper transition section in which a diameter of the light guiding element reduces from a first diameter to a second diameter.
A fluid flow diverter comprising: a diverter body comprising a first port , a second port , a third port , and a fourth port ; a rotating plenum located within the diverter body , the rotating plenum having a first stop position that defines a first fluid flow path through the diverter and a second stop position that defines a second fluid flow path through the diverter , each of the fluid flow paths defining first and second fluid streams; a motor that repeatedly rotates the plenum 90° in the same direction in timed increments, so as to repeatedly switch between the first and second fluid flow paths; and a purge fluid assembly configured to supply a purge fluid to the rotating plenum , wherein in the first fluid flow path, the first fluid stream goes between the first port and the second port , and the second fluid stream goes between the fourth port and the third port , in the second flow path, the first fluid stream goes between the first port and the third port , and the second fluid stream goes between the fourth port and the second port , and the purge fluid supplied to the rotating plenum creates a positive pressure fluid barrier that prevents or minimizes cross-contamination of the first and second fluid streams in the first and second fluid flow paths. a diverter body comprising a first port , a second port , a third port , and a fourth port ; a rotating plenum located within the diverter body , the rotating plenum having a first stop position that defines a first fluid flow path through the diverter and a second stop position that defines a second fluid flow path through the diverter , each of the fluid flow paths defining first and second fluid streams; a motor that repeatedly rotates the plenum 90° in the same direction in timed increments, so as to repeatedly switch between the first and second fluid flow paths; and a purge fluid assembly configured to supply a purge fluid to the rotating plenum , wherein in the first fluid flow path, the first fluid stream goes between the first port and the second port , and the second fluid stream goes between the fourth port and the third port , in the second flow path, the first fluid stream goes between the first port and the third port , and the second fluid stream goes between the fourth port and the second port , and the purge fluid supplied to the rotating plenum creates a positive pressure fluid barrier that prevents or minimizes cross-contamination of the first and second fluid streams in the first and second fluid flow paths.
A motor driving system for controlling a torque or a velocity of a synchronous motor by converting a DC power from a DC power supply into an AC power through a power converter and delivering the AC power to the motor, the motor driving system comprising the power converter , a magnetic pole position detecting means attachable to the motor, and a control device (4A to 4F) configured to control the power converter , the motor driving system is characterized in that the control device (4A to 4F) comprises a sensorless control unit configured to generate a magnetic pole position estimated value of the motor used for controlling the power converter in a normal state of the sensorless control unit , wherein the sensorless control unit comprises a first abnormality determining means and wherein the motor driving system is arranged such that, when the first abnormality determining means determines abnormality in the sensorless control unit , the control device (4A to 4F) is configured to control the power converter using a magnetic pole position detected value from the magnetic pole position detecting means instead of using the magnetic pole position estimated value.
A full depth ophthalmic surgical system for performing surgery on an eye of a subject, comprising: a femtosecond laser source configured to produce a femtosecond pulsed laser beam; an imaging assembly configured to emit an imaging beam; a scanning assembly including a Z scanner and an XY scanner, configured to scan a focal spot of the laser beam and the imaging beam within the eye in a depth direction and two transverse directions, respectively; an illumination light source configured to emit an illumination light; a video camera assembly; an objective lens assembly (OBJ) configured to focus the laser beam and the imaging beam, wherein the objective lens assembly includes four doublet lenses and a meniscus lens; a patient interface configured to be coupled to the objective lens assembly and to engage the eye, the patient interface including a lens having a predefined optical power, wherein the lens is a double-convex focusing lens; and optical components including at least one beam splitter (BC3), configured to direct the laser beam and the imaging beam output by the scanning assembly and the illumination light to the objective lens assembly, and to direct light emitted from within the eye, which has passed through the objective lens assembly, to the video camera assembly; wherein the scanning assembly , the objective lens assembly (OBJ) and the lens of the patient interface are configured to form a focal spot of the laser beam at any depth within a range of 15 mm to 24 mm in water beyond a distal surface of the lens of the patient interface. a femtosecond laser source configured to produce a femtosecond pulsed laser beam; an imaging assembly configured to emit an imaging beam; a scanning assembly including a Z scanner and an XY scanner, configured to scan a focal spot of the laser beam and the imaging beam within the eye in a depth direction and two transverse directions, respectively; an illumination light source configured to emit an illumination light; a video camera assembly; an objective lens assembly (OBJ) configured to focus the laser beam and the imaging beam, wherein the objective lens assembly includes four doublet lenses and a meniscus lens; a patient interface configured to be coupled to the objective lens assembly and to engage the eye, the patient interface including a lens having a predefined optical power, wherein the lens is a double-convex focusing lens; and optical components including at least one beam splitter (BC3), configured to direct the laser beam and the imaging beam output by the scanning assembly and the illumination light to the objective lens assembly, and to direct light emitted from within the eye, which has passed through the objective lens assembly, to the video camera assembly; wherein the scanning assembly , the objective lens assembly (OBJ) and the lens of the patient interface are configured to form a focal spot of the laser beam at any depth within a range of 15 mm to 24 mm in water beyond a distal surface of the lens of the patient interface.
An extended release formulation of methyldopa for use in delaying the onset or the treatment of an autoimmune disorder including T1D and/or Celiac disease in an individual, wherein the formulation comprises an oil-in-water emulsion comprising an oil phase consisting of olive oil and lecithin and wherein the methyldopa present in the formulation is absorbed into the body of the individual over a period of time between 14 hours and 24 hours following oral administration of the formulation to the individual.
Heat exchanger comprising a plurality of plates arranged parallel to each other and to a longitudinal direction (z), said plates being stacked in a spaced-apart manner so as to together define at least one first set of passages configured for a first fluid (F1) to generally flow in the longitudinal direction (z) and at least one second set of passages configured for the flow of a second fluid (F2) to be brought into a heat exchange relationship with the first fluid (F1), at least one first passage of the first set comprising a first mixing device and at least one second passage of the first set comprising a second mixing device , each of the first and second mixing devices comprising: - at least one lateral channel configured in order for a first phase of the first fluid (F1) to flow from at least one first inlet , - a series of longitudinal channels extending in the longitudinal direction (z) and each configured in order for a second phase of the first fluid (F1) to flow from a second inlet to a second outlet , said longitudinal channels succeeding each other in a lateral direction (y) orthogonal to the longitudinal direction (z), and - at least one opening fluidly connecting said at least one lateral channel to at least one longitudinal channel such that the first and second mixing devices are configured to distribute a mixture of the first phase and the second phase via the second outlets of their respective longitudinal channels , characterized in that the longitudinal channels of the first mixing device are at least partly arranged at positions in the lateral direction (y) that are different from the positions of the longitudinal channels of the second mixing device . - at least one lateral channel configured in order for a first phase of the first fluid (F1) to flow from at least one first inlet , - a series of longitudinal channels extending in the longitudinal direction (z) and each configured in order for a second phase of the first fluid (F1) to flow from a second inlet to a second outlet , said longitudinal channels succeeding each other in a lateral direction (y) orthogonal to the longitudinal direction (z), and - at least one opening fluidly connecting said at least one lateral channel to at least one longitudinal channel such that the first and second mixing devices are configured to distribute a mixture of the first phase and the second phase via the second outlets of their respective longitudinal channels , characterized in that the longitudinal channels of the first mixing device are at least partly arranged at positions in the lateral direction (y) that are different from the positions of the longitudinal channels of the second mixing device .
A method for processing identification information for use in a User Equipment, UE, comprising steps of: acquiring at least one subset of Identities, IDs, from a base station, the subset of IDs being a subset of a set of all Participating Service Provider Identities, PSP-IDs, divided by the base station, supported by a current access network; determining information about Participating Service Providers, PSPs, supported by the base station to which the UE currently belongs in accordance with the acquired at least one subset of IDs; and selecting a PSP to be accessed in accordance with the information about the PSPs; characterized in that, the step of acquiring the at least one subset of IDs from the base station comprises: acquiring System Information Blocks, SIBs, carrying the subsets of IDs from different base stations belonging to a same access network, different subsets of IDs being mapped to different SIBs, and, acquiring the at least one subset of IDs transmitted by the base station through an idle channel resource. acquiring at least one subset of Identities, IDs, from a base station, the subset of IDs being a subset of a set of all Participating Service Provider Identities, PSP-IDs, divided by the base station, supported by a current access network; determining information about Participating Service Providers, PSPs, supported by the base station to which the UE currently belongs in accordance with the acquired at least one subset of IDs; and selecting a PSP to be accessed in accordance with the information about the PSPs; characterized in that, the step of acquiring the at least one subset of IDs from the base station comprises: acquiring System Information Blocks, SIBs, carrying the subsets of IDs from different base stations belonging to a same access network, different subsets of IDs being mapped to different SIBs, and, acquiring the at least one subset of IDs transmitted by the base station through an idle channel resource.
An electrode-containing device comprising: a base adapted to cover a portion of a plantar surface of a human foot including a portion of the forefoot overlaying a plurality of branches of the medial or lateral plantar nerves and a portion of the hindfoot overlaying the medial and lateral plantar nerves; a first electrode attached to the base at a position adapted to the hindfoot to contact skin overlaying the medial and lateral plantar nerves; a second electrode attached to the base at a position adapted to the forefoot to contact skin overlaying a plurality of branches of the medial or lateral plantar nerves in the forefoot; and a first and second electrical lead attached to the first and second electrodes , respectively, wherein the first electrode is a cathode and the second electrode is an anode, or wherein the first electrode is an anode and the second electrode is a cathode, and wherein the first electrode or the second electrode are configured to overlay, when in use, at least 50% of the width of the sole of the forefoot, at least a portion of the metatarsophalangeal joint, a least a portion of the calcaneus bone, or a predominance of branches of the medial and lateral plantar nerves in the forefoot, and wherein the base has a perimeter having the shape of a sole of a foot, and optionally is an orthotic insert, wherein the first electrode is configured to overlay, when in use, the medial and lateral plantar nerves in the hindfoot and the second electrode is configured to overlay, when in use, at least 90% of the branches of the medial and lateral plantar nerves in the forefoot. a base adapted to cover a portion of a plantar surface of a human foot including a portion of the forefoot overlaying a plurality of branches of the medial or lateral plantar nerves and a portion of the hindfoot overlaying the medial and lateral plantar nerves; a first electrode attached to the base at a position adapted to the hindfoot to contact skin overlaying the medial and lateral plantar nerves; a second electrode attached to the base at a position adapted to the forefoot to contact skin overlaying a plurality of branches of the medial or lateral plantar nerves in the forefoot; and a first and second electrical lead attached to the first and second electrodes , respectively, wherein the first electrode is a cathode and the second electrode is an anode, or wherein the first electrode is an anode and the second electrode is a cathode, and wherein the first electrode or the second electrode are configured to overlay, when in use, at least 50% of the width of the sole of the forefoot, at least a portion of the metatarsophalangeal joint, a least a portion of the calcaneus bone, or a predominance of branches of the medial and lateral plantar nerves in the forefoot, and wherein the base has a perimeter having the shape of a sole of a foot, and optionally is an orthotic insert, wherein the first electrode is configured to overlay, when in use, the medial and lateral plantar nerves in the hindfoot and the second electrode is configured to overlay, when in use, at least 90% of the branches of the medial and lateral plantar nerves in the forefoot.
Plough comprising at least one additional device for working the soil (S), which includes a rolling means assembly forming a roller and which is connected to the longitudinal frame of the plough by at least two controlled connecting arms , each connecting arm comprising, on one hand, at least two legs (6 and 6') mounted articulated and arranged so as to form a parallelogram (5") that is deformable by means of angle joints and arranged along a vertical plane (PV) in the soil (S) working position of the plough , and, on the other hand, at least one linear actuator designed and arranged so as to be able to carry out, by moving the legs (6 and 6'), varied configurations of the parallelogram, corresponding to respective varied positions of the additional soil-working device , the or each actuator consisting of at least one double-acting cylinder, plough characterized in that the or each double-acting cylinder has two rods and a blind space , the said or each cylinder comprising two chambers with equivalent working sections, preferably substantially identical, the said actuator acting as tamping cylinder for the roller considered, and in that the said at least one actuator of each connecting arm is mounted in the deformable parallelogram (5") forming the said arm , and extends between the two legs of the arm considered.
An image sensor for an electronic device , comprising: a pixel array comprising a light sensing area and an imaging area ; and a control circuit coupled to the pixel array and configured to: receive a first instruction to control the light sensing area to detect an illumination intensity; and receive a second instruction to control the light sensing area and the imaging area to sense light together for acquiring an image, characterized in that the control circuit is further configured to: upon receiving the second instruction, control the light sensing area to sense light so as to detect a color temperature information of a current scene; and control the imaging area to sense light according to the color temperature information so as to obtain a color-temperature adjusted image, wherein the pixel array has a circular or elliptical shape, the imaging area has a rectangular shape inscribed within the pixel array , and an area of the circular or elliptical pixel array other than the inscribed rectangular imaging area is the light sensing area ; or the pixel array has a rectangular shape, the imaging area has a circular or elliptical shape inscribed within the rectangular pixel array , and an area of the rectangular pixel array other than the inscribed circular or elliptical imaging area is the light sensing area . a pixel array comprising a light sensing area and an imaging area ; and a control circuit coupled to the pixel array and configured to: receive a first instruction to control the light sensing area to detect an illumination intensity; and receive a second instruction to control the light sensing area and the imaging area to sense light together for acquiring an image, receive a first instruction to control the light sensing area to detect an illumination intensity; and receive a second instruction to control the light sensing area and the imaging area to sense light together for acquiring an image, characterized in that the control circuit is further configured to: upon receiving the second instruction, control the light sensing area to sense light so as to detect a color temperature information of a current scene; and control the imaging area to sense light according to the color temperature information so as to obtain a color-temperature adjusted image, upon receiving the second instruction, control the light sensing area to sense light so as to detect a color temperature information of a current scene; and control the imaging area to sense light according to the color temperature information so as to obtain a color-temperature adjusted image, wherein the pixel array has a circular or elliptical shape, the imaging area has a rectangular shape inscribed within the pixel array , and an area of the circular or elliptical pixel array other than the inscribed rectangular imaging area is the light sensing area ; or the pixel array has a rectangular shape, the imaging area has a circular or elliptical shape inscribed within the rectangular pixel array , and an area of the rectangular pixel array other than the inscribed circular or elliptical imaging area is the light sensing area .
Plug-in device for a cylinder of a condenser, this plug-in device comprising: . a plug designed to plug, preferably removably, an opening of the cylinder, - a functional component (200; 300) designed to interact with a refrigerant fluid in the cylinder, this functional component being designed to be mounted, removably or nonremovably, on the plug with the possibility of rotating with respect to this plug, characterised in that the functional component comprises a clip-fastening part of substantially annular shape, wherein said clip-fastening part comprises an annular bead and openings substantially adjacent to the annular bead .
Extruder intended for shaping a viscous material such as a blend of rubber, comprising a screw rotationally driven by drive means comprising a first geared motor unit about an axis (XX') in a barrel and bearing one or more helical flights extending radially outwards from a central shaft of the screw, the extruder comprising a material homogenization zone (H) which is positioned, with respect to the direction of extrusion of the endless screw, in the downstream part of the extruder and through which a screw portion comprising interrupted flight elements forming empty annular spaces extends axially, and a barrel portion delimiting the said homogenization zone bearing flight elements characterized in that the said flight elements of the barrel extend radially inwards into the said empty annular spaces beyond the vertices of the flight elements of the screw, and in that the barrel portion delimiting the homogenization zone is itself rotationally driven about the axis XX' by drive means which comprise a geared motor unit driven by a motor and distinct from the first geared motor unit, so that the said drive means driving the said barrel portion are independent of the drive means driving the screw, to form a rotary barrel.