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A method of manufacturing a connection system comprising a composite connector and a fluid transfer conduit , the method comprising: manufacturing a tubular hub portion which extends substantially parallel to a central axis (C), the hub portion comprising a thermoplastic polymer reinforced with continuous, circumferentially-oriented fibre reinforcement; placing the hub portion into a mould featuring at least one cavity; introducing polymer into the mould so as to fill the at least one cavity to form a flange portion around the hub portion ; and connecting a fibre-reinforced fluid transfer conduit to the hub portion, wherein the composition and orientation of the fibre reinforcement within the hub portion is selected such that the coefficient of thermal expansion and/or the stiffness of the hub portion substantially matches that of the fluid transfer conduit ; wherein the continuous, circumferentially-oriented fibre reinforcement in the hub portion extends at an angle of more than 80° to the central axis (C). manufacturing a tubular hub portion which extends substantially parallel to a central axis (C), the hub portion comprising a thermoplastic polymer reinforced with continuous, circumferentially-oriented fibre reinforcement; placing the hub portion into a mould featuring at least one cavity; introducing polymer into the mould so as to fill the at least one cavity to form a flange portion around the hub portion ; and connecting a fibre-reinforced fluid transfer conduit to the hub portion, wherein the composition and orientation of the fibre reinforcement within the hub portion is selected such that the coefficient of thermal expansion and/or the stiffness of the hub portion substantially matches that of the fluid transfer conduit ; wherein the continuous, circumferentially-oriented fibre reinforcement in the hub portion extends at an angle of more than 80° to the central axis (C).
A vehicle seat comprising: a cushion ; a seatback connected to the cushion ; a track arrangement comprising a curved fixed track and a flexible track follower that is moveable along the curved fixed track between a full slouch and a full upright position, the curved fixed track being connected to a vehicle seat support base and the moveable track follower being connected to the cushion , characterized in that the vehicle seat further comprising: a curved seatback track arrangement comprising a curved seatback fixed track and a seatback track follower that is moveable along the fixed track between a full slouch and a full upright position, the fixed seatback track being connected to a backrest support and the moveable seatback track follower being connected to the seatback ; a link arm ; a cushion pivot connection between the link arm and the cushion ; and a link arm and seatback pivot connection between the link arm and the seatback and the moveable track. a cushion ; a seatback connected to the cushion ; a track arrangement comprising a curved fixed track and a flexible track follower that is moveable along the curved fixed track between a full slouch and a full upright position, the curved fixed track being connected to a vehicle seat support base and the moveable track follower being connected to the cushion , characterized in that the vehicle seat further comprising: a curved seatback track arrangement comprising a curved seatback fixed track and a seatback track follower that is moveable along the fixed track between a full slouch and a full upright position, the fixed seatback track being connected to a backrest support and the moveable seatback track follower being connected to the seatback ; a link arm ; a cushion pivot connection between the link arm and the cushion ; and a link arm and seatback pivot connection between the link arm and the seatback and the moveable track. a curved seatback track arrangement comprising a curved seatback fixed track and a seatback track follower that is moveable along the fixed track between a full slouch and a full upright position, the fixed seatback track being connected to a backrest support and the moveable seatback track follower being connected to the seatback ; a link arm ; a cushion pivot connection between the link arm and the cushion ; and a link arm and seatback pivot connection between the link arm and the seatback and the moveable track.
A method of controlling output bitrate of a video encoder encoding a video sequence, the method comprising: setting an allowable average bitrate, gathering encoding data by encoding video during a first time period and for each of a plurality of time intervals of the first time period, storing a respective output bitrate that was output during the time interval, and a quantisation parameter used for encoding during the respective time interval, for each time interval, normalising the output bitrate by calculating a corresponding normalised bitrate BR norm as a function BR norm = BR x ⋅ C QP x − QP nom 6 of the output bitrate BR x and the quantisation parameter QPX used during the respective time interval, where C takes a value between 2 and Euler's number e, the normalised bitrate being an estimate of a bitrate that would have been produced had instead a predetermined quantisation parameter QP nom been used during the time interval, the predetermined quantisation parameter being the same for all time intervals, calculating an average normalised bitrate over the first time period by averaging the normalised bitrates of the plurality of time intervals, calculating a new quantisation parameter based on a comparison of the average normalised bitrate and the allowable average bitrate, and encoding the video sequence using the new quantisation parameter during a second time period subsequent to the first time period. setting an allowable average bitrate, gathering encoding data by encoding video during a first time period and for each of a plurality of time intervals of the first time period, storing a respective output bitrate that was output during the time interval, and a quantisation parameter used for encoding during the respective time interval, for each time interval, normalising the output bitrate by calculating a corresponding normalised bitrate BR norm as a function BR norm = BR x ⋅ C QP x − QP nom 6 of the output bitrate BR x and the quantisation parameter QPX used during the respective time interval, where C takes a value between 2 and Euler's number e, the normalised bitrate being an estimate of a bitrate that would have been produced had instead a predetermined quantisation parameter QP nom been used during the time interval, the predetermined quantisation parameter being the same for all time intervals, calculating an average normalised bitrate over the first time period by averaging the normalised bitrates of the plurality of time intervals, calculating a new quantisation parameter based on a comparison of the average normalised bitrate and the allowable average bitrate, and encoding the video sequence using the new quantisation parameter during a second time period subsequent to the first time period.
Motorcycle assembly having a motorcycle trim component , comprising a line duct which is designed for receiving and holding a hose and which is formed integrally with the trim component , wherein the line duct comprises at least one holding clamp which is mounted on the rest of the trim component by means of a film hinge and which has a substantially L-shaped profile and which is movable into a holding position in order to secure the hose , wherein a hose is accommodated in the line duct , at least one further vehicle component which is adjacent to the trim component is provided, and wherein the hose is arranged in a channel of the motorcycle trim component , and the holding clamp is supported on the adjacent component by means of a transverse web of the L-profile in a mounted position of the trim component and is thereby held in a holding position.
A route setting method for an underwater vehicle, comprising: inputting (S12) a plurality of underwater waypoints of an underwater vehicle, the plurality of underwater waypoints being discrete coordinates in a plane parallel to a water surface; setting (S14) initial target values for an attitude of the underwater vehicle on the plurality of underwater waypoints; simulating (S22) an underwater navigation route to navigate the underwater vehicle to approach the target values for the attitude of the underwater vehicle on the basis of a dynamic model indicating a response characteristic of a main propeller, a vertical rudder, and a horizontal rudder of the underwater vehicle and a movement characteristic of a ship hull using data of a submarine topography as a reference and the target values; and updating (S28) the target values on the basis of a value of a total sum of absolute values of differences between calculated navigation heights at the plurality of underwater waypoints and a minimum allowable height, or a total sum of squares of the differences, as an objective function of the attitude of the underwater vehicle in the underwater navigation route obtained in the simulating of the underwater navigation such that the value of the objective function decreases, wherein the target values are optimally derived by repeatedly performing the simulation of the underwater navigation and the updating of the target values. inputting (S12) a plurality of underwater waypoints of an underwater vehicle, the plurality of underwater waypoints being discrete coordinates in a plane parallel to a water surface; setting (S14) initial target values for an attitude of the underwater vehicle on the plurality of underwater waypoints; simulating (S22) an underwater navigation route to navigate the underwater vehicle to approach the target values for the attitude of the underwater vehicle on the basis of a dynamic model indicating a response characteristic of a main propeller, a vertical rudder, and a horizontal rudder of the underwater vehicle and a movement characteristic of a ship hull using data of a submarine topography as a reference and the target values; and updating (S28) the target values on the basis of a value of a total sum of absolute values of differences between calculated navigation heights at the plurality of underwater waypoints and a minimum allowable height, or a total sum of squares of the differences, as an objective function of the attitude of the underwater vehicle in the underwater navigation route obtained in the simulating of the underwater navigation such that the value of the objective function decreases, wherein the target values are optimally derived by repeatedly performing the simulation of the underwater navigation and the updating of the target values.
A method for determining the effects of a signal injection on a sensor response, comprising: implementing a signal injection on a utility grid ; receiving sensor data from a plurality of sensors; receiving a spatial reach , which is an area over which the plurality of sensors show response on the signal injection; receiving a temporal reach, which is a period over which the plurality of sensors are observing events related to the signal injection; and associating , using a processor, the sensor data from the plurality of sensors within the spatial reach and within the temporal reach with the signal injection; characterized in : the signal injection is a change in state of a grid control; updating a sensor response model based on associated sensor data and signal injection, wherein the sensor response model maps the sensor data to a particular state, condition, or event that occurs at the sensor for interpreting an output from the sensor during operation of the utility grid. implementing a signal injection on a utility grid ; receiving sensor data from a plurality of sensors; receiving a spatial reach , which is an area over which the plurality of sensors show response on the signal injection; receiving a temporal reach, which is a period over which the plurality of sensors are observing events related to the signal injection; and associating , using a processor, the sensor data from the plurality of sensors within the spatial reach and within the temporal reach with the signal injection; characterized in : the signal injection is a change in state of a grid control; updating a sensor response model based on associated sensor data and signal injection, wherein the sensor response model maps the sensor data to a particular state, condition, or event that occurs at the sensor for interpreting an output from the sensor during operation of the utility grid.
A method for the production of a sleeve for a coaxial plug-in connector , especially a mini-coaxial automotive connector, having the following steps of: - providing an initial workpiece for the production of the sleeve ; - rolling the initial workpiece in order to provide a first form of the initial workpiece which has a predetermined material thickness and size; - reshaping the rolled initial workpiece which has the first form into a second form, wherein the second form is substantially sleeve-like and has a first predetermined wall thickness and a first predetermined outside diameter; and - drawing the initial workpiece which has the second form into a third sleeve-like form, wherein the third form has a second predetermined wall thickness and a second predetermined outside diameter, and wherein the second predetermined wall thickness and the second predetermined outside diameter correspond to the wall thickness and the outside diameter of a nominal sleeve, characterized in that - the initial workpiece and/or the first form have a substantially flat and rectangular form, and wherein the step of reshaping the rolled initial workpiece into the second form further comprises: - connecting two opposite edges of the initial workpiece to produce a sleeve form in order to provide the second form. - providing an initial workpiece for the production of the sleeve ; - rolling the initial workpiece in order to provide a first form of the initial workpiece which has a predetermined material thickness and size; - reshaping the rolled initial workpiece which has the first form into a second form, wherein the second form is substantially sleeve-like and has a first predetermined wall thickness and a first predetermined outside diameter; and - drawing the initial workpiece which has the second form into a third sleeve-like form, wherein the third form has a second predetermined wall thickness and a second predetermined outside diameter, and wherein the second predetermined wall thickness and the second predetermined outside diameter correspond to the wall thickness and the outside diameter of a nominal sleeve, characterized in that - the initial workpiece and/or the first form have a substantially flat and rectangular form, and wherein the step of reshaping the rolled initial workpiece into the second form further comprises: - connecting two opposite edges of the initial workpiece to produce a sleeve form in order to provide the second form. - connecting two opposite edges of the initial workpiece to produce a sleeve form in order to provide the second form.
A system for detecting a presence or an absence of a hand on a steering wheel , the steering wheel being provided with one or more conductive wires on the steering wheel, said system comprising a detection device comprising: an input circuit for providing an input signal to at least one conductive wire of said one or more conductive wires , said input signal being an electrical signal having a frequency in the RF range, and an output circuit configured for sensing inductive coupling between said at least one conductive wire on the steering wheel and at least one second conductive wire on the steering wheel in response to said input signal, said detection device being configured for detecting a change in value of said inductive coupling between said at least one conductive wire and said at least one second conductive wire , wherein said change is indicative of the presence or the absence of a hand on said steering wheel . an input circuit for providing an input signal to at least one conductive wire of said one or more conductive wires , said input signal being an electrical signal having a frequency in the RF range, and an output circuit configured for sensing inductive coupling between said at least one conductive wire on the steering wheel and at least one second conductive wire on the steering wheel in response to said input signal, said detection device being configured for detecting a change in value of said inductive coupling between said at least one conductive wire and said at least one second conductive wire , wherein said change is indicative of the presence or the absence of a hand on said steering wheel .
A vertebral spacer system (100; 500), comprising: - a vertebral spacer ; - a bracket coupled to the vertebral spacer ; - a first plate ; and - a second plate coupled to the first plate and the bracket , the second plate being movable relative to the first plate , wherein the second plate defines a cavity through which the vertebral spacer extends, - wherein each of the first and second plates includes a throughbore and wherein the throughbore of the first plate is defined on a first side by a raised annular lip . - a vertebral spacer ; - a bracket coupled to the vertebral spacer ; - a first plate ; and - a second plate coupled to the first plate and the bracket , the second plate being movable relative to the first plate , wherein the second plate defines a cavity through which the vertebral spacer extends, - wherein each of the first and second plates includes a throughbore and
A base station of a wireless communication system, comprising: a CSI receiving unit configured to receive Channel State Information (CSI) of a first channel between the base station and a first mobile station from the first mobile station, the first mobile station being located in a cell where the base station belongs; a PMI receiving unit configured to receive a Precoding Matrix Index (PMI) which is determined by a second mobile station based on a second channel between the base station and the second mobile station, the second mobile station being located in an adjacent cell, wherein the PMI is selected by the second mobile station to be closest to a null space of the second channel, computed at the second mobile station, by referring to a codebook to feedback the PMI to the base station; and a precoder configured to design a precoding vector based on the CSI and the PMI closest to the null space. a CSI receiving unit configured to receive Channel State Information (CSI) of a first channel between the base station and a first mobile station from the first mobile station, the first mobile station being located in a cell where the base station belongs; a PMI receiving unit configured to receive a Precoding Matrix Index (PMI) which is determined by a second mobile station based on a second channel between the base station and the second mobile station, the second mobile station being located in an adjacent cell, wherein the PMI is selected by the second mobile station to be closest to a null space of the second channel, computed at the second mobile station, by referring to a codebook to feedback the PMI to the base station; and a precoder configured to design a precoding vector based on the CSI and the PMI closest to the null space.
A detection apparatus for detecting whether or not a contained object has been taken out from a blister pack including a plurality of containing portions and a plate-like portion that connects the plurality of containing portions, the apparatus comprising: a plate on which the blister pack is arranged; a cover having a function of pressing the blister pack toward said plate in a closed state; a plurality of light sources that emit light beams to the plurality of containing portions of the blister pack arranged on said plate; a plurality of sensors that receive the light beams emitted from said light sources and reflected by said cover, and also output electrical signals corresponding to light reception intensities; and a detector that detects the presence/absence of contained objects in the respective containing portions based on the electrical signals output from said plurality of sensors. a plate on which the blister pack is arranged; a cover having a function of pressing the blister pack toward said plate in a closed state; a plurality of light sources that emit light beams to the plurality of containing portions of the blister pack arranged on said plate; a plurality of sensors that receive the light beams emitted from said light sources and reflected by said cover, and also output electrical signals corresponding to light reception intensities; and a detector that detects the presence/absence of contained objects in the respective containing portions based on the electrical signals output from said plurality of sensors.
Device for air-conditioning stalls, in particular for cooling and/or humidifying stall air with evaporation members , at least one spray pipe which is arranged thereabove and which can be supplied with fluid, at least one deflector above the at least one spray pipe and retention members for the at least one spray pipe as well as for the at least one deflector above the evaporation members , wherein the or the respective deflector can be secured to the retention members with at least one of the opposing longitudinal edge regions thereof by means of at least one hinge connection , wherein the at least one hinge connection is constructed to pivot the or the respective deflector relative to the retention members which carry it, characterised in that the respective deflector can be pivoted relative to the retention members optionally about one of two releasable hinge connections at the opposing longitudinal edge regions thereof.
An alginate oligomer for use in the treatment or prevention of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth in a subject with reduced intestinal motility or reduced pancreatic and bile secretions.