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A computer-implemented method for checking the production quality of a cable (C) that is provided with a protective sheath, in particular an electrical cable, comprising the steps of: - acquiring images of an external surface of said cable (C) by way of one or more digital video cameras , while said cable (C) is moved along an advancement axis (W); and - processing said images by way of one or more algorithms in order to calculate one or more numeric indices (J, R), each one of which is proportional to a respective optically-detectable characteristic of said external surface of said cable (C), said images being processed by way of a first algorithm in order to calculate a numeric color index (J) which is proportional to the color difference between a color of said external surface and a predetermined reference color, characterized in that said numeric color index (J) is defined as the Euclidean distance between a set of three cylindrical coordinates (H P , S P , L P ) of a main color of at least one of the acquired images and a set of three cylindrical coordinates (H T , S T , L T ) of the reference color; each one of said sets of three cylindrical coordinates (H P , S P , L P ; H T , S T , L T ) comprising a first coordinate (H) constituted by the wavelength value of the color, a second coordinate (S) constituted by the saturation value of the color , and a third coordinate (L) constituted by the lightness value of the color. - acquiring images of an external surface of said cable (C) by way of one or more digital video cameras , while said cable (C) is moved along an advancement axis (W); and - processing said images by way of one or more algorithms in order to calculate one or more numeric indices (J, R), each one of which is proportional to a respective optically-detectable characteristic of said external surface of said cable (C), said images being processed by way of a first algorithm in order to calculate a numeric color index (J) which is proportional to the color difference between a color of said external surface and a predetermined reference color, characterized in that said numeric color index (J) is defined as the Euclidean distance between a set of three cylindrical coordinates (H P , S P , L P ) of a main color of at least one of the acquired images and a set of three cylindrical coordinates (H T , S T , L T ) of the reference color; each one of said sets of three cylindrical coordinates (H P , S P , L P ; H T , S T , L T ) comprising a first coordinate (H) constituted by the wavelength value of the color, a second coordinate (S) constituted by the saturation value of the color , and a third coordinate (L) constituted by the lightness value of the color.
Gripping or clamping device comprising a housing body and at least one jaw guide which is provided in the housing body and has two lateral walls , comprising at least one jaw which can be moved in the jaw guide along a movement direction , guide surfaces being provided on the lateral walls and the jaw having sliding surfaces which interact with the guide surfaces in order to form a sliding guide, characterized in that at least one raceway part and rolling elements are provided in the jaw guide , the jaw and the raceway part each having a raceway for contact with the rolling elements in order to form a rolling guide, and in that pretensioning means are provided for generating a pretensioning force (F), the pretensioning force (F) acting on the raceway part , such that the rolling elements are pushed against the raceways on the jaw side.
A method for remotely controlling a system of key related functions of a vehicle wherein the system is connectable with a remote unit over a communication network capable of transferring audio data, the method comprising the following steps: receiving at the vehicle over the communication network a sequence for the system wherein the sequence comprises a first sound sequence, transmitting from the system over the communication network a challenge response to the remote unit in response to receiving the sequence at the vehicle wherein the challenge response comprises a second sound sequence, transmitting from the remote unit over the communication network a response to the system wherein the response comprises a third sound sequence, and performing a key related function in the system in response to receiving the sequence. receiving at the vehicle over the communication network a sequence for the system wherein the sequence comprises a first sound sequence, transmitting from the system over the communication network a challenge response to the remote unit in response to receiving the sequence at the vehicle wherein the challenge response comprises a second sound sequence, transmitting from the remote unit over the communication network a response to the system wherein the response comprises a third sound sequence, and performing a key related function in the system in response to receiving the sequence.
A method of detecting demineralization of a tooth substance , comprising the steps of: - irradiating (S101) a structured light pattern onto the tooth substance ; - detecting (S102) a light intensity of the light pattern and/or intensity amplitude (R sfd ) remitted from the volume of the tooth substance ; and - determining (S103) demineralization of the tooth substance based on the detected light intensity and a phase shift (φ sfd ) between the irradiated light pattern and the remitted light pattern . - irradiating (S101) a structured light pattern onto the tooth substance ; - detecting (S102) a light intensity of the light pattern and/or intensity amplitude (R sfd ) remitted from the volume of the tooth substance ; and - determining (S103) demineralization of the tooth substance based on the detected light intensity and a phase shift (φ sfd ) between the irradiated light pattern and the remitted light pattern .
A method of controlling drive signals supplied to SMA actuator wires in an SMA actuation arrangement wherein the SMA actuator wires are connected in tension between a support structure and a movable element in an arrangement in which the SMA actuator wires are capable of driving movement of the movable element with respect to the support structure with plural degrees of freedom on selective contraction of the SMA actuator wires , the method comprising: setting target values representing a desired position of the movable element with respect to the support structure ; detecting measures of resistance of each SMA actuator wire; deriving errors from the target values and the detected measures of resistance, the errors being adjusted by offsets having values selected to adjust the actual position of the movable element to match the desired positions represented by the target values in respect of at least one of the degrees of freedom to correct for variances in the actual position due to manufacturing tolerances or in the response of the SMA actuator wires over time, wherein the offsets are calibrated based on the measures of resistance of the SMA actuator wires while the movable element is at a known position; and controlling the powers of the drive signals supplied to SMA actuator wires in accordance with the adjusted errors. setting target values representing a desired position of the movable element with respect to the support structure ; detecting measures of resistance of each SMA actuator wire; deriving errors from the target values and the detected measures of resistance, the errors being adjusted by offsets having values selected to adjust the actual position of the movable element to match the desired positions represented by the target values in respect of at least one of the degrees of freedom to correct for variances in the actual position due to manufacturing tolerances or in the response of the SMA actuator wires over time, wherein the offsets are calibrated based on the measures of resistance of the SMA actuator wires while the movable element is at a known position; and controlling the powers of the drive signals supplied to SMA actuator wires in accordance with the adjusted errors.
A process for preparing a polymerization inhibitor solution, comprising a step in which at least one polymerization inhibitor in the molten state is mixed with a solvent, wherein said polymerization inhibitor is selected from the group consisting of p-methoxyphenol, 4-tert-butylcatechol, pyrocatechol, hydroquinone, benzoquinone, 2,4-dimethyl-6-tert-butylphenol, phenothiazine, copper dibutyldithiocarbamate, and mixtures thereof, wherein the temperature of the polymerization inhibitor in the molten state is above or equal to T m + 10°C and at most T m + 100°C, wherein T m represents the melting point of the polymerization inhibitor, wherein the solvent is at ambient temperature and wherein the mixing step comprises the introduction of the polymerization inhibitor in the molten state into the solvent by means of a dip tube.
A dental apparatus comprising a stream probe that is configured to detect the presence of dental plaque on a dental surface , the stream probe comprising: a distal probe portion configured to be immersed in a first fluid , the distal probe portion defining a distal tip having an open port to enable the passage of a second fluid therethrough, a parameter sensor including at least one of a pressure sensor, a strain sensor and a flow sensor, for measurement of a signal correlating to dental plaque at least partially obstructing the passage of fluid through the open port of the distal tip , wherein the distal probe portion comprises a multiple-component tube system (3050; 3056; 3060; 3068; 3074) having a plurality of tubes (3052, 3054; 3058, 3060; 3062, 3064, 3066; 3070, 3072; 3076, 3078, 3080) of different tubing material, and the dental apparatus further comprising a controller configured to make a determination as to whether a level of dental plaque exceeding a predetermined maximum acceptable level of dental plaque is detected at the dental surface . a distal probe portion configured to be immersed in a first fluid , the distal probe portion defining a distal tip having an open port to enable the passage of a second fluid therethrough, a parameter sensor including at least one of a pressure sensor, a strain sensor and a flow sensor, for measurement of a signal correlating to dental plaque at least partially obstructing the passage of fluid through the open port of the distal tip , wherein the distal probe portion comprises a multiple-component tube system (3050; 3056; 3060; 3068; 3074) having a plurality of tubes (3052, 3054; 3058, 3060; 3062, 3064, 3066; 3070, 3072; 3076, 3078, 3080) of different tubing material, and
Combined lid/valve device comprising a lid , for a pressurised product dispensing container , and a valve mechanism provided with a dispensing tube and a sealing gasket mounted on the dispensing tube, characterised in that the lid comprises a hole between a so-called upper face and a so-called lower face of the lid in which the sealing gasket mounted on the dispensing tube snap-fits while allowing an outlet end of the dispensing tube to project beyond the upper face of the lid and in which the lower face of the lid comprises a skirt for receiving the neck of a pocket containing the product to be dispensed under the lid and forming a housing comprising a first cross-section for receiving the valve mechanism and a second cross-section for receiving an anti-lowering dip rod , the combined lid/valve device thus receiving the pocket on the skirt of the lid and the dip rod in the housing inside the skirt.
A processor to execute a sparse-dense matrix multiplication, SDMM, instruction , comprising: fetch circuitry to fetch, from code storage , the SDMM instruction having fields to specify an opcode , a dense output matrix , a dense source matrix , and a sparse source matrix having a sparsity of non-zero elements, the sparsity being less than one, the sparse source matrix being in a compressed format, the compressed format including only non-zero elements of the sparse source matrix , each non-zero element being represented by a data value and a matrix location, and dimensions of the dense source matrix and the sparse source matrix being specified by the SDMM instruction or a register; decode circuitry to decode the fetched SDMM instruction; and execution circuitry , responsive to the decoded SDMM instruction to, for each non-zero element at row M and column K of the specified sparse source matrix : generate a product of the non-zero element and each corresponding dense element at row K and column N of the specified dense source matrix ; and generate an accumulated sum of each generated product and a previous value of a corresponding output element at row M and column N of the specified dense output matrix . fetch circuitry to fetch, from code storage , the SDMM instruction having fields to specify an opcode , a dense output matrix , a dense source matrix , and a sparse source matrix having a sparsity of non-zero elements, the sparsity being less than one, the sparse source matrix being in a compressed format, the compressed format including only non-zero elements of the sparse source matrix , each non-zero element being represented by a data value and a matrix location, and dimensions of the dense source matrix and the sparse source matrix being specified by the SDMM instruction or a register; decode circuitry to decode the fetched SDMM instruction; and execution circuitry , responsive to the decoded SDMM instruction to, for each non-zero element at row M and column K of the specified sparse source matrix : generate a product of the non-zero element and each corresponding dense element at row K and column N of the specified dense source matrix ; and generate an accumulated sum of each generated product and a previous value of a corresponding output element at row M and column N of the specified dense output matrix . generate a product of the non-zero element and each corresponding dense element at row K and column N of the specified dense source matrix ; and generate an accumulated sum of each generated product and a previous value of a corresponding output element at row M and column N of the specified dense output matrix .
Composition, notably a cosmetic composition, characterized in that it comprises, notably in a cosmetically acceptable medium: (a) at least one photoprotective system capable of screening out UV radiation; (b) at least one carboxylic acid ester comprising at least 12 carbon atoms, said ester comprising at least 24 carbon atoms; (c) at least one C 8 -C 30 alkyl(poly)glycoside, the carboxylic acid ester(s) being chosen from behenyl behenate and arachidyl arachidate, and more particularly behenyl behenate. (a) at least one photoprotective system capable of screening out UV radiation; (b) at least one carboxylic acid ester comprising at least 12 carbon atoms, said ester comprising at least 24 carbon atoms; (c) at least one C 8 -C 30 alkyl(poly)glycoside,
A textured nonwoven web having a plurality of fibers , a generally planar first region and a plurality of discrete integral second regions , the generally planar first region comprising a first and a second surface , the plurality of discrete integral second regions comprising protrusions extending outward from the first surface of said nonwoven material and openings in the second surface of the nonwoven material, said protrusions being formed from said fibers, wherein the protrusions comprise a base proximate the first surface of said nonwoven material, an opposed distal end extending outward from the base, sidewalls between said base and said distal end of said protrusion, and a cap comprising at least a portion of the sidewalls and the distal end of the protrusions, wherein each of said sidewalls and distal ends have inner surfaces and opposed outer surfaces , wherein multiple fibers extend from the base of the protrusions to the distal end of the protrusions, and contribute to form a portion of the sides and cap of a protrusion, and said fibers at least substantially surround the sides of the protrusions, wherein the inner surfaces of the sidewalls define a base opening at the base of the protrusion, and wherein a first composition is disposed on the textured nonwoven web in a portion of the plurality of discrete integral second regions, wherein the first composition is more hydrophilic than the plurality of fibers in the first region as measured by the SEM method for determining contact angle.
A high flow rate, transportable, ultra-high purity gas vaporization and supply system, comprising: (a) a vessel (20; 20') suitable for carrying large quantities of a liquefied gas; (b) a plurality of valves adapted to operate with liquid or gas phases; (c) a loading/unloading unit (30; 30') disposed on said vessel (20; 20'), for loading and unloading the liquefied gas, the loading/unloading unit preferably including said plurality of valves; (d) at least one heater (50; 50') containing a plurality of heating elements (54; 54') permanently positioned on the vessel to supply energy into the liquefied gas, said heater (50; 50') adapted to cause said liquefied gas to be supplied through said loading/unloading unit (30; 30') as a gas; and (e) a heater controller (60; 60') adapted to use process variables feedback for regulating said one or more heating elements (54; 54') maintaining and regulating gas output; wherein (g) the plurality of heating elements are grouped into a plurality of heating zones that are separately controlled by said heater controller , each heating zone (56 58) having at least one heating element ; and characterised in that (h) the heating elements of any single zone are spread evenly over the bottom of the vessel . (a) a vessel (20; 20') suitable for carrying large quantities of a liquefied gas; (b) a plurality of valves adapted to operate with liquid or gas phases; (c) a loading/unloading unit (30; 30') disposed on said vessel (20; 20'), for loading and unloading the liquefied gas, the loading/unloading unit preferably including said plurality of valves; (d) at least one heater (50; 50') containing a plurality of heating elements (54; 54') permanently positioned on the vessel to supply energy into the liquefied gas, said heater (50; 50') adapted to cause said liquefied gas to be supplied through said loading/unloading unit (30; 30') as a gas; and (e) a heater controller (60; 60') adapted to use process variables feedback for regulating said one or more heating elements (54; 54') maintaining and regulating gas output; wherein (g) the plurality of heating elements are grouped into a plurality of heating zones that are separately controlled by said heater controller , each heating zone (56 58) having at least one heating element ; and characterised in that (h) the heating elements of any single zone are spread evenly over the bottom of the vessel .
A diffuser for a gas turbine engine comprising: an outer shroud ; an inner shroud ; a multiple of struts between said outer shroud and said inner shroud to define an annular flow path , wherein each of the multiple of struts is defined by an outer airfoil wall surface ; and a mid-span pre-diffuser inlet in communication with said annular flow path , characterised in that : said mid-span pre-diffuser inlet is an annular inlet located circumferentially between the multiple of struts and radially between the outer and inner shrouds , wherein the annular inlet extends between the outer airfoil wall surfaces of adjacent inlet struts in a circumferentially segmented arrangement. an outer shroud ; an inner shroud ; a multiple of struts between said outer shroud and said inner shroud to define an annular flow path , wherein each of the multiple of struts is defined by an outer airfoil wall surface ; and a mid-span pre-diffuser inlet in communication with said annular flow path , characterised in that : said mid-span pre-diffuser inlet is an annular inlet located circumferentially between the multiple of struts and radially between the outer and inner shrouds , wherein the annular inlet extends between the outer airfoil wall surfaces of adjacent inlet struts in a circumferentially segmented arrangement.
An electro-optic display , comprising: a front electrode , the front electrode having a first opening defined therein; a rear electrode , the rear electrode having a second opening defined therein; an electro-optic layer between the front and rear electrodes; and a rigid conductive component passing through the first and second openings, wherein the second opening is different in diameter from the first opening, the electro-optic display being characterised in that the rigid conductive component contacts the one of the front and rear electrodes having the smaller diameter opening but does not contact the other one of the front and rear electrodes having the larger diameter opening. a front electrode , the front electrode having a first opening defined therein; a rear electrode , the rear electrode having a second opening defined therein; an electro-optic layer between the front and rear electrodes; and a rigid conductive component passing through the first and second openings, wherein the second opening is different in diameter from the first opening, the electro-optic display being characterised in that the rigid conductive component contacts the one of the front and rear electrodes having the smaller diameter opening but does not contact the other one of the front and rear electrodes having the larger diameter opening.
A method for controlling a resonant device : I) outputting an enable signal to enable an amplifier , the amplifier in communication with the resonant device and configured to drive the resonant device; II) outputting a logic signal in a first logic state to a signal inverter, the logic signal configured to be toggled between two logic states; III) generating a device signal having a frequency approximate to the resonance frequency of the device, the device signal being configured to drive the resonant device at approximately the resonance frequency of the resonant device; IV) generating a device magnitude signal, the device magnitude signal configured to specify the magnitude at which to drive the resonant device;a the method being characterized in V) transmitting the device signal, as a substantially sinusoidal wave, and the device magnitude signal to the amplifier; VI) toggling the logic signal to a second logic state; and, VII) transmitting the logic signal in the second logic state to the signal inverter to invert the device signal to cause a braking force on the resonant device. I) outputting an enable signal to enable an amplifier , the amplifier in communication with the resonant device and configured to drive the resonant device; II) outputting a logic signal in a first logic state to a signal inverter, the logic signal configured to be toggled between two logic states; III) generating a device signal having a frequency approximate to the resonance frequency of the device, the device signal being configured to drive the resonant device at approximately the resonance frequency of the resonant device; IV) generating a device magnitude signal, the device magnitude signal configured to specify the magnitude at which to drive the resonant device;a the method being characterized in V) transmitting the device signal, as a substantially sinusoidal wave, and the device magnitude signal to the amplifier; VI) toggling the logic signal to a second logic state; and, VII) transmitting the logic signal in the second logic state to the signal inverter to invert the device signal to cause a braking force on the resonant device.