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A solar power generation unit comprising: at least one optical fiber comprising a light output region (Ro) comprising a light output window , and a light guide region (Ri) guiding a light wave to the light output region; said optical fiber comprising a core and a clad covering the core; a housing (12; 15; 16) of a tube type, wherein the housing has an inner space in which the at least one optical fiber is located; and a power generation part comprising at least one solar panel (30; 33) configured to generate power in response to the light wave incident thereon from the light output region of the at least one optical fiber, said at least one solar panel being provided at least at a side of the inner space of the housing; wherein the at least one solar panel and the optical fiber form a spatial gap; characterized in that the light output window is formed in the clad by partially removing the clad for the surface of the core to be exposed through a bottom of the light output window; in that the light output window comprises continuous or discontinuous grooves formed in a spiral shape in an outer circumferential surface of the at least one optical fiber . at least one optical fiber comprising a light output region (Ro) comprising a light output window , and a light guide region (Ri) guiding a light wave to the light output region; said optical fiber comprising a core and a clad covering the core; a housing (12; 15; 16) of a tube type, wherein the housing has an inner space in which the at least one optical fiber is located; and a power generation part comprising at least one solar panel (30; 33) configured to generate power in response to the light wave incident thereon from the light output region of the at least one optical fiber, said at least one solar panel being provided at least at a side of the inner space of the housing; wherein the at least one solar panel and the optical fiber form a spatial gap; the light output window is formed in the clad by partially removing the clad for the surface of the core to be exposed through a bottom of the light output window; in that the light output window comprises continuous or discontinuous grooves formed in a spiral shape in an outer circumferential surface of the at least one optical fiber .
A tool for testing the termination of optical connectors comprising: a housing comprising a plurality of magnets ; a cradle removeably attached to the housing ; a launch fiber ; and a ferrule adapter attached at one end of the launch fiber, the ferrule adapter being arranged for insertion of an optical connector under evaluation , wherein the ferrule adapter is connected to the cradle such that it rotates about a pivot point on the cradle , and wherein the cradle comprises a corresponding plurality of magnets arranged spaced apart in the same manner as the plurality of magnets installed in the housing to interact with the first plurality of magnets and to align and magnetically hold the cradle to the housing . a housing comprising a plurality of magnets ; a cradle removeably attached to the housing ; a launch fiber ; and a ferrule adapter attached at one end of the launch fiber, the ferrule adapter being arranged for insertion of an optical connector under evaluation , wherein the ferrule adapter is connected to the cradle such that it rotates about a pivot point on the cradle , and wherein the cradle comprises a corresponding plurality of magnets arranged spaced apart in the same manner as the plurality of magnets installed in the housing to interact with the first plurality of magnets and to align and magnetically hold the cradle to the housing .
A method for forming a yarn rope , said yarn rope comprising a bundle of axial yarns extending in an axial direction (A) and at least one cross yarn loop inserted in the bundle of axial yarns and extending in a cross direction (C), the cross direction (C) being orientated transversely, in particular perpendicularly, to the axial direction (A), the method comprising the steps of: - receiving a plurality of separate axial yarns; - creating a first insertion gap confined between the axial yarns and extending in cross direction (C); - inserting a first cross yarn in the first insertion gap for forming first under portions and over portions with respect to said axial yarns; - creating a second insertion gap confined between the axial yarns and extending in cross direction (C); - inserting a second cross yarn in the second insertion gap for forming second under portions and over portions with respect to said axial yarns; and - forming the cross yarn loop by connecting the inserted first and second cross yarn with each other, wherein - at least the step of inserting the first and/or second cross yarn is motor driven in particular according to a process control sequence, characterized in that the step of connecting the first and second inserted cross yarn is conducted by connecting end sections of the first and second cross yarn by splicing. - receiving a plurality of separate axial yarns; - creating a first insertion gap confined between the axial yarns and extending in cross direction (C); - inserting a first cross yarn in the first insertion gap for forming first under portions and over portions with respect to said axial yarns; - creating a second insertion gap confined between the axial yarns and extending in cross direction (C); - inserting a second cross yarn in the second insertion gap for forming second under portions and over portions with respect to said axial yarns; and - forming the cross yarn loop by connecting the inserted first and second cross yarn with each other, wherein - at least the step of inserting the first and/or second cross yarn is motor driven in particular according to a process control sequence,
Imaging system for capturing an object, with a plurality of light sources (6, 6', 6") for illuminating the object and with a plurality of optical sensors (5, 5', 5"), wherein the plurality of light sources emit a light radiation , and wherein the plurality of optical sensors are adapted to detect a light radiation reflected from the object; wherein a first light source and a second light source of the plurality of light sources emit the light radiation with an identical wave characteristic; with a first filter , which is adapted to influence the wave characteristic, the first filter being arranged such that the light radiation between the first light source and the object falls on the first filter and that the reflected light radiation between the object and a first sensor of the plurality of sensors falls on the first filter, and with a second filter , which is adapted to influence the wave characteristic, wherein the second filter is arranged such that the light radiation between the second light source and the object falls on the second filter and that the reflected light radiation between the object and a second sensor of the plurality of sensors falls on the second filter, wherein the first filter influences the wave characteristic differently than the second filter. with a plurality of light sources (6, 6', 6") for illuminating the object and with a plurality of optical sensors (5, 5', 5"), wherein the plurality of light sources emit a light radiation , and wherein the plurality of optical sensors are adapted to detect a light radiation reflected from the object; wherein a first light source and a second light source of the plurality of light sources emit the light radiation with an identical wave characteristic; with a first filter , which is adapted to influence the wave characteristic, the first filter being arranged such that the light radiation between the first light source and the object falls on the first filter and that the reflected light radiation between the object and a first sensor of the plurality of sensors falls on the first filter, and with a second filter , which is adapted to influence the wave characteristic, wherein the second filter is arranged such that the light radiation between the second light source and the object falls on the second filter and that the reflected light radiation between the object and a second sensor of the plurality of sensors falls on the second filter, wherein the first filter influences the wave characteristic differently than the second filter.
An optical transmission system comprising: a plurality of ground stations , each adapted to acquire an uplink signal from a wireless base station of a moving object which is positioned in an own cell ; a plurality of optical-terminating devices adapted to transmit the uplink signal acquired from the plurality of ground stations in a time-division multiplexing manner; a traffic-monitoring unit adapted to detect a traffic amount of the uplink signal transmitted in a time-division multiplexing manner for each of the plurality of optical-terminating devices ; and a bandwidth allocation calculation unit adapted to estimate one optical-terminating device of the plurality of optical-terminating devices connected to one ground station of the plurality of ground stations having a cell where the moving object is positioned on a basis of the traffic amount, and to calculate a first allocation amount of a bandwidth allocated to the uplink signal of the one optical-terminating device connected to the one ground station having the cell where the moving object is positioned and a second allocation amount of a bandwidth allocated to the uplink signal of another optical-terminating device of the plurality of optical-terminating devices connected to another ground station of the plurality of ground stations having a cell adjacent to the cell where the moving object is positioned. a plurality of ground stations , each adapted to acquire an uplink signal from a wireless base station of a moving object which is positioned in an own cell ; a plurality of optical-terminating devices adapted to transmit the uplink signal acquired from the plurality of ground stations in a time-division multiplexing manner; a traffic-monitoring unit adapted to detect a traffic amount of the uplink signal transmitted in a time-division multiplexing manner for each of the plurality of optical-terminating devices ; and a bandwidth allocation calculation unit adapted to estimate one optical-terminating device of the plurality of optical-terminating devices connected to one ground station of the plurality of ground stations having a cell where the moving object is positioned on a basis of the traffic amount, and to calculate a first allocation amount of a bandwidth allocated to the uplink signal of the one optical-terminating device connected to the one ground station having the cell where the moving object is positioned and a second allocation amount of a bandwidth allocated to the uplink signal of another optical-terminating device of the plurality of optical-terminating devices connected to another ground station of the plurality of ground stations having a cell adjacent to the cell where the moving object is positioned.
A seismic sensor for a seismic survey, the seismic sensor comprising: an outer housing having a central axis , a first end , and a second end opposite the first end ; a proof mass (170, 190, 195; 190 263, 290) moveably disposed in the outer housing , wherein the proof mass (170, 190, 195; 190 263, 290) includes a power source ; a sensor element disposed in the outer housing and configured to detect the movement of the outer housing relative to the proof mass (170, 190, 195; 190 263, 290); and electronic circuitry coupled to the sensor element and the power source , the electronic circuitry being configured to emit light; characterized in that the first end comprises a portion made of a clear material configured to transmit light having a frequency in the visible or infrared range of the electromagnetic spectrum, wherein the seismic sensor further comprises a light guide assembly (127, 143; 228) having a first end adjacent the clear portion of the first end of the outer housing and a second end adjacent the electronic circuitry , wherein the light guide assembly (127, 143; 228) is configured to transmit light in an axial direction between the first end of the light guide assembly and the clear portion and to transmit light in a non-axial direction between the second end of the light guide assembly (127, 143; 228) and the electronic circuitry . an outer housing having a central axis , a first end , and a second end opposite the first end ; a proof mass (170, 190, 195; 190 263, 290) moveably disposed in the outer housing , wherein the proof mass (170, 190, 195; 190 263, 290) includes a power source ; a sensor element disposed in the outer housing and configured to detect the movement of the outer housing relative to the proof mass (170, 190, 195; 190 263, 290); and electronic circuitry coupled to the sensor element and the power source , the electronic circuitry being configured to emit light; characterized in that the first end comprises a portion made of a clear material configured to transmit light having a frequency in the visible or infrared range of the electromagnetic spectrum, wherein the seismic sensor further comprises a light guide assembly (127, 143; 228) having a first end adjacent the clear portion of the first end of the outer housing and a second end adjacent the electronic circuitry , wherein the light guide assembly (127, 143; 228) is configured to transmit light in an axial direction between the first end of the light guide assembly and the clear portion and to transmit light in a non-axial direction between the second end of the light guide assembly (127, 143; 228) and the electronic circuitry .
A carbon nanotube composite characterized by comprising: a carbon nanotube bundle including a plurality of carbon nanotubes that are bundled, each of the plurality of carbon nanotubes having a single-walled or multi-walled structure; and a group of elements of other type introduced in an aligned manner into a gap portion between the plurality of carbon nanotubes, wherein, in the carbon nanotube bundle, a ratio of the number of carbon nanotubes having a double-walled or triple-walled structure to the number of the plurality of carbon nanotubes is greater than or equal to 50%, other-type element bonded bodies constituting the group of elements of other type are arranged in line along a longitudinal direction of the carbon nanotubes, and a content of the elements of other type is greater than or equal to 1% by atom. a carbon nanotube bundle including a plurality of carbon nanotubes that are bundled, each of the plurality of carbon nanotubes having a single-walled or multi-walled structure; and a group of elements of other type introduced in an aligned manner into a gap portion between the plurality of carbon nanotubes, wherein, in the carbon nanotube bundle, a ratio of the number of carbon nanotubes having a double-walled or triple-walled structure to the number of the plurality of carbon nanotubes is greater than or equal to 50%, other-type element bonded bodies constituting the group of elements of other type are arranged in line along a longitudinal direction of the carbon nanotubes, and a content of the elements of other type is greater than or equal to 1% by atom.
A spiral-wound membrane (SWM) module, the SWM module comprising: (a) a central tube having perforations along its length for collecting a permeate; (b) at least two filtration envelopes, each said filtration envelope having two membrane sheets and a porous, fabric-type insert in between said two membrane sheets for facilitating said permeate to flow, wherein each said envelope is closed along three edges of said two membrane sheets, and wherein each said envelope is configured to allow said permeate to exit from a fourth, open edge attached to said central tube; and (c) a respective feed-spacer sheet in planar contact with an outer membrane surface of a respective said filtration envelope; wherein said respective feed-spacer sheet is in the form of a net having nodes of spherical or spheroidal shape, symmetrically distributed in said net such that node centers of said nodes are on a common plane said common plane being the planar plane of symmetry of said respective feed-spacer sheet, and neighboring centers of four nearest nodes form apices of a parallelogram, wherein all said nodes are connected by flexible segments such that said net forms a regular planar net, wherein symmetry axes of said flexible segments are on the same plane as the common plane of said nodes, wherein said net is symmetric in relation to the planar plane of symmetry of said respective feed-spacer sheet, wherein a ratio of a mean node diameter of said nodes over a mean segment diameter of said segments varies between 1.5 and 5.0. (a) a central tube having perforations along its length for collecting a permeate; (b) at least two filtration envelopes, each said filtration envelope having two membrane sheets and a porous, fabric-type insert in between said two membrane sheets for facilitating said permeate to flow, wherein each said envelope is closed along three edges of said two membrane sheets, and wherein each said envelope is configured to allow said permeate to exit from a fourth, open edge attached to said central tube; and (c) a respective feed-spacer sheet in planar contact with an outer membrane surface of a respective said filtration envelope;
An electrode array for epidural stimulation of the spinal cord, said array comprising: a plurality of electrodes disposed on a flexible polymer substrate; said electrodes being electrically connected to one or more lead wires and/or connection points on an electrical connector; wherein electrode surfaces are roughened to provide a surface area that is at least twice the projected surface area, or at least three times the projected surface area, or 3.8 times the projected surface area; and wherein the electrodes of said array are bonded to said polymer so that the electrodes can carry an electrical stimulation signal having a voltage, frequency, and current sufficient to provide epidural stimulation of a spinal cord in vivo or in a physiological saline solution, without separation of all or a part of an electrode from the polymer substrate over a period of at least 3 months. a plurality of electrodes disposed on a flexible polymer substrate; said electrodes being electrically connected to one or more lead wires and/or connection points on an electrical connector; wherein electrode surfaces are roughened to provide a surface area that is at least twice the projected surface area, or at least three times the projected surface area, or 3.8 times the projected surface area; and wherein the electrodes of said array are bonded to said polymer so that the electrodes can carry an electrical stimulation signal having a voltage, frequency, and current sufficient to provide epidural stimulation of a spinal cord in vivo or in a physiological saline solution, without separation of all or a part of an electrode from the polymer substrate over a period of at least 3 months.
A terminal sterilization method of medical products comprising: placing a sterilization load having a cooler portion temperature than the environmental temperature within a chamber; performing a preconditioning step assisting in minimizing the difference in temperature between the chamber environment and the load; creating a turbulent flow within the chamber; and while maintaining the turbulent flow, performing a sterilization phase comprising: maintaining a sterilization pressure between about 400 millibars and about 800 millibars within the chamber for at least 5 minutes; introducing vaporized hydrogen peroxide (VHP) into the chamber; allowing the VHP to circulate within the chamber for at least 5 minutes, such that the chamber is saturated with VHP and condensation forms on a surface of the sterilization load having a cooler temperature than the environmental temperature placed within the chamber; and introducing dry gas into the chamber, wherein the dry gas has a dew point of -10°C or lower. placing a sterilization load having a cooler portion temperature than the environmental temperature within a chamber; performing a preconditioning step assisting in minimizing the difference in temperature between the chamber environment and the load; creating a turbulent flow within the chamber; and while maintaining the turbulent flow, performing a sterilization phase comprising: maintaining a sterilization pressure between about 400 millibars and about 800 millibars within the chamber for at least 5 minutes; introducing vaporized hydrogen peroxide (VHP) into the chamber; allowing the VHP to circulate within the chamber for at least 5 minutes, such that the chamber is saturated with VHP and condensation forms on a surface of the sterilization load having a cooler temperature than the environmental temperature placed within the chamber; and introducing dry gas into the chamber, wherein the dry gas has a dew point of -10°C or lower. maintaining a sterilization pressure between about 400 millibars and about 800 millibars within the chamber for at least 5 minutes; introducing vaporized hydrogen peroxide (VHP) into the chamber; allowing the VHP to circulate within the chamber for at least 5 minutes, such that the chamber is saturated with VHP and condensation forms on a surface of the sterilization load having a cooler temperature than the environmental temperature placed within the chamber; and introducing dry gas into the chamber, wherein the dry gas has a dew point of -10°C or lower.
An assembly including an actuator, wherein the actuator includes: an armature ; a housing ; two coils joined together in series and in antiphase, each of the coils having a coil core and an output contact electrically coupled to the junction between the coils to facilitate monitoring of the voltage at the junction, and wherein the assembly includes a voltage response arrangement , wherein the armature comprises a permanent magnet; the armature is switchable from a first to a second magnetically latched stable rest position by passing a current pulse through the coils in a first direction, and the armature is switchable from the second to the first magnetically latched stable rest position by passing a current pulse through the coils in a second direction that is opposite to the first direction, wherein each of the first and second magnetically latched stable rest positions is maintained by the permanent magnet of the armature completing a magnetic circuit via the respective coil core and the housing ; and the voltage response arrangement is electrically coupled to the output contact so as to provide an output signal giving an indication of the position of the armature determined from the voltage generated on the output contact when the current pulse is passed through the coils . an armature ; a housing ; two coils joined together in series and in antiphase, each of the coils having a coil core and an output contact electrically coupled to the junction between the coils to facilitate monitoring of the voltage at the junction, and wherein the assembly includes a voltage response arrangement , wherein the armature comprises a permanent magnet; the armature is switchable from a first to a second magnetically latched stable rest position by passing a current pulse through the coils in a first direction, and the armature is switchable from the second to the first magnetically latched stable rest position by passing a current pulse through the coils in a second direction that is opposite to the first direction, wherein each of the first and second magnetically latched stable rest positions is maintained by the permanent magnet of the armature completing a magnetic circuit via the respective coil core and the housing ; and the voltage response arrangement is electrically coupled to the output contact so as to provide an output signal giving an indication of the position of the armature determined from the voltage generated on the output contact when the current pulse is passed through the coils .