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A method for identifying monocytes (CD14+) in a sample, comprising analyzing the methylation status of at least one CpG position in the mammalian gene region for parkin RBR E3 ubiquitin protein ligase (PARK2), wherein said at least one CpG position is selected from a CpG selected from the CpG positions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, and 19 in the amplicon according to SEQ ID No. 1, wherein a demethylation of said at least one CpG position is indicative for a monocyte, when compared to a non-monocyte.
Hydrogen storage alloy powder of a composition represented by formula : R 1-a Mg a Ni b Al c M d wherein R is at least one element selected from the group consisting of rare earth elements including Sc and Y, Zr, Hf, and Ca; M is at least one element selected from the group consisting of Ti, V, Nb, Ta, Cr, Mo, W, Mn, Fe, Co, Cu, Zn, B, Ga, Sn, Sb, In, C, Si, and P; and a satisfies 0.005 ≤ a ≤ 0.40, b satisfies 3.00 ≤ b ≤ 4.50, c satisfies 0 ≤ c ≤ 0.50, and d satisfies 0 ≤ d ≤ 1.00, with 3.00 ≤ b+c+d ≤ 4.50; wherein said powder has a mean volume diameter (MV) of 20 to 100 μm, wherein said powder has an arithmetical mean roughness (Ra) of powder particle outer surface of not less than 2 μm, as determined by measuring roughness of each of five particles of said powder in diameter under a laser microscope along three line segments dividing the long axis diameter of the particle into four and three line segments dividing the short axis diameter into four, calculating the average of four values out of the measured values except for the maximum and the minimum for each of the five particles, and taking the average of these averages as the arithmetical mean roughness (Ra), and wherein said powder has a crushing strength of not higher than 35,000 gf/mm 2 , as determined by measuring the load at which each of fifteen particles of said powder is crushed using a powder hardness tester with a load cell at 500 gf at room temperature (20 °C), dividing the measured value by the cross sectional area of the sphere approximated from the diameter of each particle before loading, taken in the direction of the load of the load cell, and taking the average of eleven values out of the obtained values except for the first and second largest and smallest, as the crushing strength.
An imaging device comprising: a modulator comprising a first pattern indicating a pattern for modulating light intensity, the modulator configured to modulate light intensity; an image sensor configured to convert light passing through the modulator to image data, and output the image data; and an image processing unit configured to restore an image on the basis of cross-correlation operation with the image data and pattern data that represents a second pattern indicating a predetermined pattern corresponding to the first pattern; the imaging device characterized in further comprising: a modulation control unit configured to switch multiple patterns that differ in initial phase at the modulator in a time-division manner, wherein the image processing unit changes an initial phase of the pattern data in response to initial phase switching of the modulation control unit. a modulator comprising a first pattern indicating a pattern for modulating light intensity, the modulator configured to modulate light intensity; an image sensor configured to convert light passing through the modulator to image data, and output the image data; and an image processing unit configured to restore an image on the basis of cross-correlation operation with the image data and pattern data that represents a second pattern indicating a predetermined pattern corresponding to the first pattern; the imaging device characterized in further comprising: a modulation control unit configured to switch multiple patterns that differ in initial phase at the modulator in a time-division manner, wherein the image processing unit changes an initial phase of the pattern data in response to initial phase switching of the modulation control unit.
A method comprising: receiving, by a presence application executed by a processor on a first device , an event associated with a user interface element of a native application that is separate from the presence application , wherein the presence application executes as a separate process from the native application ; determining, by the presence application , an indication that a content item synchronized with a second device has been opened by the native application based on the received event; and sending, by the presence application , presence information to the second device in response to the indication that the content item has been opened, the presence information identifying the synchronized content item. receiving, by a presence application executed by a processor on a first device , an event associated with a user interface element of a native application that is separate from the presence application , wherein the presence application executes as a separate process from the native application ; determining, by the presence application , an indication that a content item synchronized with a second device has been opened by the native application based on the received event; and sending, by the presence application , presence information to the second device in response to the indication that the content item has been opened, the presence information identifying the synchronized content item.
A valve assembly comprising: a valve body defining an interior cavity extending to a bonnet portion ; a valve stem including a valve element retained in the interior cavity of the valve body and an end portion extending beyond the bonnet portion, the valve stem being rotatable between a first limit position and a second limit position; and a spring return handle arrangement including: a user graspable valve handle ; a stem adapter having a first end portion secured to the valve stem and a second end portion secured to the valve handle; and a return spring having a first end portion secured to the valve body, an intermediate spring loaded portion , and a second end portion secured to the stem adapter to apply a torsional load to the stem adapter for returning the valve stem to the first rotational limit position; wherein the first end portion of the return spring comprises a first end collar secured to the bonnet portion of the valve body; and characterized in that the first end collar is integrally formed with the intermediate spring loaded portion of the return spring. a valve body defining an interior cavity extending to a bonnet portion ; a valve stem including a valve element retained in the interior cavity of the valve body and an end portion extending beyond the bonnet portion, the valve stem being rotatable between a first limit position and a second limit position; and a spring return handle arrangement including: a user graspable valve handle ; a stem adapter having a first end portion secured to the valve stem and a second end portion secured to the valve handle; and a return spring having a first end portion secured to the valve body, an intermediate spring loaded portion , and a second end portion secured to the stem adapter to apply a torsional load to the stem adapter for returning the valve stem to the first rotational limit position; a user graspable valve handle ; a stem adapter having a first end portion secured to the valve stem and a second end portion secured to the valve handle; and a return spring having a first end portion secured to the valve body, an intermediate spring loaded portion , and a second end portion secured to the stem adapter to apply a torsional load to the stem adapter for returning the valve stem to the first rotational limit position; wherein the first end portion of the return spring comprises a first end collar secured to the bonnet portion of the valve body; and characterized in that the first end collar is integrally formed with the intermediate spring loaded portion of the return spring.
Apparatus for reducing a potential difference between a first earth connection and a second earth connection , wherein the first earth connection is formed by a rail for a rail vehicle , and wherein the second earth connection is formed by a structure on which the rail is installed, the apparatus comprising: - a current path for carrying a current between the first earth connection and the second earth connection ; - a controllable switching module installed in the current path ; - a measuring device designed to measure at least one measured variable indicative of the current in the current path and/or of the potential difference between the earth connections and to provide a measurement result ; - a control device designed to take the measurement result as a basis for generating a control signal and to supply said control signal to the switching module , characterized in that the control device is furthermore designed to limit the amplitude of the current in the current path by means of the operation of the switching module . - a current path for carrying a current between the first earth connection and the second earth connection ; - a controllable switching module installed in the current path ; - a measuring device designed to measure at least one measured variable indicative of the current in the current path and/or of the potential difference between the earth connections and to provide a measurement result ; - a control device designed to take the measurement result as a basis for generating a control signal and to supply said control signal to the switching module , characterized in that the control device is furthermore designed to limit the amplitude of the current in the current path by means of the operation of the switching module .
A dolly vehicle comprising at least one motion support device, MSD, and a control unit arranged for vehicle motion management, VMM, wherein the control unit is configurable in a master mode where the at least one MSD is controlled based on a set of capabilities of a vehicle combination comprising the dolly vehicle to fulfil an assigned task, and wherein the control unit is configurable in a slave mode where the at least one MSD is controlled based on requests received from an external master control unit, characterized in that the slave mode is automatically configured when the control unit of the dolly vehicle is connected via wireless link to an external control unit. wherein the control unit is configurable in a master mode where the at least one MSD is controlled based on a set of capabilities of a vehicle combination comprising the dolly vehicle to fulfil an assigned task, and wherein the control unit is configurable in a slave mode where the at least one MSD is controlled based on requests received from an external master control unit, characterized in that the slave mode is automatically configured when the control unit of the dolly vehicle is connected via wireless link to an external control unit.
Hinged structure for counters and cabinets provided with at least one plate intended for goods' presentation or sale, comprising a supporting profile and a retaining profile both extending parallel to the plate ; the supporting profile having at least a first wing (2.1), at least a second wing (2.2) and at least a third wing (2.3) where the second wing (2.2) being interposed between the remaining wings (2.1, 2.3); said first wing (2.1) being arranged to the front fastening to the counter or cabinet and said third wing (2.3) being arranged to the support fastening to the counter or cabinet; below the second wing (2.2) a gasket being fixed; the first wing (2.1) having in its free end a longitudinal opening (2.8); said retaining profile having a groove (3.1) delimited by two wings (3.2, 3.3) which lodges the lower part of the plate ; the free end of the wing (3.2) of the retaining profile facing towards the first wing (2.1) of the supporting profile having a longitudinal opening (3.5); said opening (3.5) lodging a slipper ; the retaining profile having a slot (3.9) in a position opposite to that of the groove (3.1); said slot (3.9) of the retaining profile lodging the free end of the second wing (2.2) of the supporting profile ; said free end of the second wing (2.2) forming a pivot around whose longitudinal axis rotate the retaining profile and the plate it supports; said structure being characterized in that the gasket below the second wing is a silicone gasket and the longitudinal axis of the said free end of the second wing (2.2) of the supporting profile is more external with respect to the first wing (2.1) of the supporting profile of the longitudinal axis being the barycenter of the plate by a distance "l" and in that said free end of the wing (3.2) of the retaining profile facing towards the first wing (2.1) of the supporting profile being linked to the body of the wing (3.2) by means of a thin layer area (3.4); said wing (3.2) of the retaining profile facing towards the first wing (2.1) of the supporting profile presenting through threaded holes (3.6, 3.12) which lodge threaded elements able to deform the thin layer area (3.4); said wing (3.2) of the retaining profile facing towards the first wing (2.1) of the supporting profile having at least two additional through threaded holes (3.7) located near the end of the wing (3.2) of the retaining profile , each one hosting the end of a screw ; said longitudinal opening (2.8) present in the free end of the first wing (2.1) of the supporting profile being facing towards the end of the wing (3.2) of the retaining profile ; said opening (2.8) lodging a further slipper ; a gasket being interposed between the slipper located in the free end of the first wing (2.1) and the free end of the wing (2.1) itself; said gasket being constituted by a rectilinear elastic element.
A card insertion detection unit for a card processing apparatus comprising a reading unit adapted for reading magnetic data recorded on a magnetic card and for outputting a reproduction signal, comprising a decoding unit adapted for determining the presence of a detection pulse for every predetermined cycle to decode the reproduction signal outputted from the reading unit to binary data; characterised in that the card insertion detection unit further comprises a conversion portion adapted for irreversibly converting the magnetic data read from the magnetic card by extracting predetermined data from the data decoded by the decoding unit ; and an output unit adapted for outputting the data irreversibly converted by the conversion portion , wherein the data is used to determine whether the magnetic card is inserted or not.
Method for securing the operation of a heating device comprising a heating element arranged in an electrical circuit comprising a power supply member and at least one switch (6.1, 6.2) controlled by at least one central unit between an open state and a closed state according to a temperature difference between an ambient temperature and a setpoint temperature, said method further comprising the steps of: cyclically controlling an opening of the controlled switch independently of the difference between the ambient temperature and the setpoint temperature, and of checking that the electrical circuit is actually opened during said cyclic opening of said switch, the check that the electrical circuit is actually opened is performed by comparing a voltage at a point of the circuit with a reference voltage for this same point of the circuit, said power supply member operating in pulse width modulation mode, characterized in that the securing method is implemented for a duration less than a period of the pulse width modulation and at a frequency lower than the pulse width modulation frequency.
A flow cell device for detecting a target molecule, comprising: a reaction chamber comprising an inlet; an outlet; a microarray; and a hydrophilic region on at least one of the top and bottom sides of the reaction chamber, wherein the microarray is arranged on the bottom side, and the reaction chamber comprises hydrophobic side walls to trap bubbles during the reaction; a waste chamber having an absorbent to allow liquids to be advanced by capillary action through the reaction chamber for washing and drying, wherein the waste chamber comprises a vent; an inlet port; a first channel connecting the reaction chamber to the inlet port; and a second channel connecting the reaction chamber to the waste chamber, wherein the second channel comprises a staircase section and a switchback section, the staircase section comprises multiple subsections that are wider at the reaction chamber side and become stepwisely narrower at the waste chamber side to prevent premature wicking, and the switchback section comprises a series of abrupt changes in channel width and/or sharp corners to create an unfavorable condition for the liquid to advance from the reaction chamber to the waste chamber. a reaction chamber comprising an inlet; an outlet; a microarray; and a hydrophilic region on at least one of the top and bottom sides of the reaction chamber, wherein the microarray is arranged on the bottom side, and the reaction chamber comprises hydrophobic side walls to trap bubbles during the reaction; an inlet; an outlet; a microarray; and a hydrophilic region on at least one of the top and bottom sides of the reaction chamber, wherein the microarray is arranged on the bottom side, and the reaction chamber comprises hydrophobic side walls to trap bubbles during the reaction; a waste chamber having an absorbent to allow liquids to be advanced by capillary action through the reaction chamber for washing and drying, wherein the waste chamber comprises a vent; an inlet port; a first channel connecting the reaction chamber to the inlet port; and a second channel connecting the reaction chamber to the waste chamber, wherein the second channel comprises a staircase section and a switchback section, the staircase section comprises multiple subsections that are wider at the reaction chamber side and become stepwisely narrower at the waste chamber side to prevent premature wicking, and the switchback section comprises a series of abrupt changes in channel width and/or sharp corners to create an unfavorable condition for the liquid to advance from the reaction chamber to the waste chamber.
A method of determining the histological progression from esophageal low grade dysplasia (LGD) to esophageal high grade dysplasia (HGD) in a subject, the method comprising: a) contacting a biological sample comprising esophageal cells from the subject with a set of three or more chromosomal probes under conditions for specifically hybridizing the probes to their nucleic acid targets present in the sample, wherein said probes in said probe set detect gains or losses and are: a 5p15 locus-specific probe, a 7p12 locus-specific probe, an 8q24 locus-specific probe, ; and b) detecting a hybridization pattern for gains or losses or loss of heterozygosity for the set of chromosomal probes to the biological sample, wherein the hybridization pattern is indicative of the increased likelihood of the development of an esophageal carcinoma or precursor lesion in the subject as compared to a subject without the detected hybridization pattern. a) contacting a biological sample comprising esophageal cells from the subject with a set of three or more chromosomal probes under conditions for specifically hybridizing the probes to their nucleic acid targets present in the sample, wherein said probes in said probe set detect gains or losses and are: a 5p15 locus-specific probe, a 7p12 locus-specific probe, an 8q24 locus-specific probe, ; and b) detecting a hybridization pattern for gains or losses or loss of heterozygosity for the set of chromosomal probes to the biological sample, wherein the hybridization pattern is indicative of the increased likelihood of the development of an esophageal carcinoma or precursor lesion in the subject as compared to a subject without the detected hybridization pattern.
A method for continuous operation of a rotating machine having an inner stator and an outer stator, comprising: - setting (S100) a reference operational value for the rotating machine; - obtaining (Sno) operational parameters for the inner stator of the rotating machine and for the outer stator of the rotating machine, wherein the operational parameters include magnetic cross-coupling between the inner and outer stators; - determining (S120) a reference operational value for the inner stator and a reference operational value for the outer stator based on the set reference operational value for the rotating machine and the obtained operational parameters; and - driving (S130) the rotating machine based on the determined reference operational value for the inner stator and on the determined reference operational value for the outer stator, wherein the determined reference operational value for the inner stator differs from the determined reference operational value for the outer stator. - setting (S100) a reference operational value for the rotating machine; - obtaining (Sno) operational parameters for the inner stator of the rotating machine and for the outer stator of the rotating machine, wherein the operational parameters include magnetic cross-coupling between the inner and outer stators; - determining (S120) a reference operational value for the inner stator and a reference operational value for the outer stator based on the set reference operational value for the rotating machine and the obtained operational parameters; and - driving (S130) the rotating machine based on the determined reference operational value for the inner stator and on the determined reference operational value for the outer stator, wherein the determined reference operational value for the inner stator differs from the determined reference operational value for the outer stator.
A vehicle comprising: a motor used to produce motive power for movement; a storage battery used to supply electric power to drive the motor ; a secondary coil capable of performing wireless transmission of electric power between the secondary coil and a primary coil at an outside of the vehicle ; and a command generation part used to generate a command including a rotation angle command value, generated based on a power transmission efficiency ε calculated by an efficiency calculator , to move the vehicle by the motor so as to adjust a relative position of the secondary coil with respect to the primary coil , using a first received power value indicating an amount of electric power received by the secondary coil from the primary coil or using a second received power value indicating an amount of electric power received by the primary coil from the secondary coil . a motor used to produce motive power for movement; a storage battery used to supply electric power to drive the motor ; a secondary coil capable of performing wireless transmission of electric power between the secondary coil and a primary coil at an outside of the vehicle ; and a command generation part used to generate a command including a rotation angle command value, generated based on a power transmission efficiency ε calculated by an efficiency calculator , to move the vehicle by the motor so as to adjust a relative position of the secondary coil with respect to the primary coil , using a first received power value indicating an amount of electric power received by the secondary coil from the primary coil or using a second received power value indicating an amount of electric power received by the primary coil from the secondary coil .