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A computer-implemented method of designing a pulse sequence (P) for parallel-transmission magnetic resonance imaging, said pulse sequence comprising at least a magnetic field gradient waveform (H) and a set of radio-frequency waveforms (U), each radio-frequency waveform of said set being associated to a respective transmit channel (RFC1 - RFC8) of a parallel-transmission magnetic resonance imaging apparatus, the method comprising: a) for each one of a plurality of magnetic resonance imaging subjects, estimating a linear transformation, called adjustment transformation (L), converting amplitude maps (Ω 1 - Ω 1 ) of radio-frequency fields generated within a region of interest comprising a body part of the subject by respective transmit channels of the magnetic resonance imaging apparatus into respective standardized maps, the adjustment transformation being chosen in such a way as to minimize a first cost function representative of an averaged difference between the standardized maps for the subject and respective reference amplitude maps for a reference subject; and b) determining at least said radio-frequency waveforms (U) in such a way as to minimize a second cost function representative of a discrepancy between subject-specific distributions of flip-angles of nuclear spin and a target distribution, averaged over said plurality of magnetic resonance imaging subjects, the subject-specific distributions corresponding to the flip-angle distributions achieved by applying a magnetic field gradient waveform and a superposition of radio-frequency fields, each of said radio-frequency fields having a temporal profile described by one of said radio-frequency waveforms and a spatial amplitude distribution described by a respective standardized map determined for the subject. a) for each one of a plurality of magnetic resonance imaging subjects, estimating a linear transformation, called adjustment transformation (L), converting amplitude maps (Ω 1 - Ω 1 ) of radio-frequency fields generated within a region of interest comprising a body part of the subject by respective transmit channels of the magnetic resonance imaging apparatus into respective standardized maps, the adjustment transformation being chosen in such a way as to minimize a first cost function representative of an averaged difference between the standardized maps for the subject and respective reference amplitude maps for a reference subject; and b) determining at least said radio-frequency waveforms (U) in such a way as to minimize a second cost function representative of a discrepancy between subject-specific distributions of flip-angles of nuclear spin and a target distribution, averaged over said plurality of magnetic resonance imaging subjects, the subject-specific distributions corresponding to the flip-angle distributions achieved by applying a magnetic field gradient waveform and a superposition of radio-frequency fields, each of said radio-frequency fields having a temporal profile described by one of said radio-frequency waveforms and a spatial amplitude distribution described by a respective standardized map determined for the subject.
A method in a mobility management entity for managing a user equipment device, the method comprising: receiving by the mobility management entity during a network attach procedure in which the user equipment device registers with a core network, one of an apply instruction or a withhold instruction concerning an energy saving process for the user equipment device, wherein the energy saving process comprises retaining a context for the user equipment device after conducting a network detach procedure of the user equipment device, wherein the detach procedure comprises an implicit detach procedure; assessing whether a withhold instruction or an apply instruction is received; applying the energy saving process for the user equipment device when the apply instruction is received; and withholding application of the energy saving process for the user equipment device when the withhold instruction is received. receiving by the mobility management entity during a network attach procedure in which the user equipment device registers with a core network, one of an apply instruction or a withhold instruction concerning an energy saving process for the user equipment device, wherein the energy saving process comprises retaining a context for the user equipment device after conducting a network detach procedure of the user equipment device, wherein the detach procedure comprises an implicit detach procedure; assessing whether a withhold instruction or an apply instruction is received; applying the energy saving process for the user equipment device when the apply instruction is received; and withholding application of the energy saving process for the user equipment device when the withhold instruction is received.
A block copolymer comprising a first block that is a structural unit represented by Structural Formula 1 below, and a second block which has an aromatic structure that includes one or more halogen atoms: where in the Structural Formula 1, R represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group; X represents an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom, -NR 1 -, -S(=O) 2 -, a carbonyl group, an alkylene group, an alkenylene group, an alkynylene group, -C(=O)-X 1 - or -X 1 -C(=O)-, wherein the X 1 represents a single bond, an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom, -NR 1 -, -S(=O) 2 -, an alkylene group, an alkenylene group or an alkynylene group, wherein the R 1 represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group; and Y represents an aryl group substituted in at least one part by a substituent -Q-P, wherein Q represents -K-C(=O)-X 2 -, -X 2 -C(=O)-K- or a cycloalkylene group, and P represents a chain structure that contains 3 or more linear chain-forming atoms, wherein X 2 represents an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom, -S(=O) 2 -, an alkylene group, an alkenylene group or an alkynylene group, and K represents an alkylene group. X represents an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom, -NR 1 -, -S(=O) 2 -, a carbonyl group, an alkylene group, an alkenylene group, an alkynylene group, -C(=O)-X 1 - or -X 1 -C(=O)-, wherein the X 1 represents a single bond, an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom, -NR 1 -, -S(=O) 2 -, an alkylene group, an alkenylene group or an alkynylene group, wherein the R 1 represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group; and Y represents an aryl group substituted in at least one part by a substituent -Q-P, wherein Q represents -K-C(=O)-X 2 -, -X 2 -C(=O)-K- or a cycloalkylene group, and P represents a chain structure that contains 3 or more linear chain-forming atoms, wherein X 2 represents an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom, -S(=O) 2 -, an alkylene group, an alkenylene group or an alkynylene group, and K represents an alkylene group.
A window, door, or façade element having a frame made of frame spars and/or having a sash made of sash spars, wherein one or more of the frame spars and/or the sash spars comprises/comprise at least the following features: a) a main profile , on which one or two more fastening grooves open on at least one side - preferably in the same direction - is/are provided, b) wherein a bridge element comprises at least one fastening leg , which engages in one of the fastening grooves , c) wherein at least one clamping section of a fixing element is arranged in at least one gap (S1, S2) between the at least one fastening leg and the at least one fastening groove , which fixes the fastening leg in the fastening groove at least in a clamping manner and optionally also in a formfitting manner, characterized in that d) the fixing element is formed as a fixing lever. a) a main profile , on which one or two more fastening grooves open on at least one side - preferably in the same direction - is/are provided, b) wherein a bridge element comprises at least one fastening leg , which engages in one of the fastening grooves , c) wherein at least one clamping section of a fixing element is arranged in at least one gap (S1, S2) between the at least one fastening leg and the at least one fastening groove , which fixes the fastening leg in the fastening groove at least in a clamping manner and optionally also in a formfitting manner, characterized in that d) the fixing element is formed as a fixing lever.
Method for reading electrical charges produced by a photo-detector of a photo-detector matrix, comprising collecting and storing electrical charges produced by the photo-detector during a predetermined integration period Tint in a first capacitive element distinct from the photo-detector , balancing (34, 50; 34, 60-66) the charges stored in the first capacitive element to a second capacitive element distinct from the photo-detector , and non-destructive reading (38, 54; 38, 68-74) the voltage at the terminals of the second capacitive element , method in which balancing (34, 50; 34, 60-66) followed by reading (38, 54, 38, 68-74) is carried out in at least two phases, each comprising balancing the charges stored in the first capacitive element to the second capacitive element followed by reading the voltage at the terminals of the second capacitive element ; ▪ at least one first phase (50; 60-66) taking place during the collection and storage of the charges in the first capacitive element , ▪ and a second phase taking place at the end of the integration period Tint after the collection and storage of the electrical charges in the first capacitive element . ▪ at least one first phase (50; 60-66) taking place during the collection and storage of the charges in the first capacitive element , ▪ and a second phase taking place at the end of the integration period Tint after the collection and storage of the electrical charges in the first capacitive element .
Transport dishwasher with a dirt-discharge system and with spray nozzles for dispensing cleaning liquid, the dirt-discharge system comprising a collection tray , a drainage plate , and a sieve cassette , the dirt-discharge system being designed such that, when used in a transport dishwasher , the dirt-discharge system is located underneath a transport plane of the transport dishwasher for the items to be washed, the collection tray comprising multiple recesses , both the collection tray and also the drainage plate being respectively inclined to slope at a predetermined angle in a direction opposite to a transport direction (T) of the transport dishwasher , so that a liquid, which arrives at the collection tray and/or at the drainage plate , is discharged due to gravity in a direction opposite the transport direction (T) and takes the dirt particles with it into the sieve cassette , the drainage plate having one or multiple perforated areas with perforations, and the sieve cassette having side walls and a bottom with perforations, and characterized in that the dirt-discharge system is designed such that at least the collection tray is located above at least some of the spray nozzles , and that the multiple recesses of the collection tray are arranged such that the cleaning liquid can be dispensed by the spray nozzles through these recesses .
A method of adjusting an energy usage of a usage area, the method comprising steps of: providing a gateway device for receiving an aggregate energy usage signal of the usage area wherein the usage area comprises at least one electrically powered device ; installing a user application on a user computing device for communicating with the gateway device ; creating a user energy profile using either one of the user application on the computing device and a server provided to be accessed by an energy provider; and adjusting an energy usage of the at least one electrically powered device in the usage area using the gateway device and based on the user energy profile , characterized by the user energy profile comprising a demand response preference, an occupancy of the usage area, an energy savings preference, an energy usage preference, and, optionally, a temperature preference, wherein the demand response preference comprises a preference for either one of to opt-in and opt-out of demand response events; wherein the occupancy of the usage area is determined by obtaining location information of at least one occupant and determining whether the at least one occupant is in the usage area; and wherein the energy savings preference comprises at least one of a preferred energy savings and either one of an aggressive energy savings and conservative energy savings. providing a gateway device for receiving an aggregate energy usage signal of the usage area wherein the usage area comprises at least one electrically powered device ; installing a user application on a user computing device for communicating with the gateway device ; creating a user energy profile using either one of the user application on the computing device and a server provided to be accessed by an energy provider; and adjusting an energy usage of the at least one electrically powered device in the usage area using the gateway device and based on the user energy profile , characterized by the user energy profile comprising a demand response preference, an occupancy of the usage area, an energy savings preference, an energy usage preference, and, optionally, a temperature preference, wherein the demand response preference comprises a preference for either one of to opt-in and opt-out of demand response events; wherein the occupancy of the usage area is determined by obtaining location information of at least one occupant and determining whether the at least one occupant is in the usage area; and wherein the energy savings preference comprises at least one of a preferred energy savings and either one of an aggressive energy savings and conservative energy savings.
A milk beverage heating mixer, comprising: a cup for containing a milk beverage; a base having an upper end formed with a cavity for accommodating the cup , a first radial opening and a second radial opening being formed in a cavity wall of the cavity ; a heating plate disposed at a bottom of the cavity and configured to heat a bottom of the cup ; a temperature measurement assembly ; and a first lever assembly rotatably disposed outside the cavity , a protrusion at a first end of the first lever assembly stretching into the cavity via the first radial opening ; when accommodated in the cavity , the cup pressing the protrusion and pushing the temperature measurement assembly by means of a second end of the first lever assembly to stretch into the cavity via the second radial opening to make contact with a side wall of the cup . a cup for containing a milk beverage; a base having an upper end formed with a cavity for accommodating the cup , a first radial opening and a second radial opening being formed in a cavity wall of the cavity ; a heating plate disposed at a bottom of the cavity and configured to heat a bottom of the cup ; a temperature measurement assembly ; and a first lever assembly rotatably disposed outside the cavity , a protrusion at a first end of the first lever assembly stretching into the cavity via the first radial opening ; when accommodated in the cavity , the cup pressing the protrusion and pushing the temperature measurement assembly by means of a second end of the first lever assembly to stretch into the cavity via the second radial opening to make contact with a side wall of the cup .
An anti-staling composition suitable for the prevention or retarding of staling during the baking process of bakery products comprising at least one thermostable serine protease with a temperature activity optimum higher than 60°C, wherein said protease is a Taq protease.
A carbon-coated aluminum material, comprising: an aluminum material; a carbon-containing layer formed on a surface of the aluminum material; and an interposing layer formed between the aluminum material and the carbon-containing layer and on at least one region of the surface of the aluminum material, the interposing layer including a carbide of aluminum, wherein the carbon-containing layer includes a plurality of carbon-containing particles, and an organic layer is formed on a surface of each of the carbon-containing particles, the organic layer including at least elements of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen, and the thickness of the organic layer being greater than or equal to 1 nm and less than or equal to 50 nm. an aluminum material; a carbon-containing layer formed on a surface of the aluminum material; and an interposing layer formed between the aluminum material and the carbon-containing layer and on at least one region of the surface of the aluminum material, the interposing layer including a carbide of aluminum, wherein the carbon-containing layer includes a plurality of carbon-containing particles, and an organic layer is formed on a surface of each of the carbon-containing particles, the organic layer including at least elements of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen, and the thickness of the organic layer being greater than or equal to 1 nm and less than or equal to 50 nm.
A 2-deoxy-2-fluoro-2-C-methyl-D-ribono-γ-lactone of the following general formula and its L-isomer (49B-L): wherein R 3 and R 5 can be independently H, CH 3 , 4-methylbenzoyl, 3-methylbenzoyl, 2-methylbenzoyl, para-phenylbenzoyl,-C(O)-R (where R is a C 1 -C 10 alkyl optionally substituted with one or more moieties selected from the group consisting of hydroxyl, amino, alkylamino, arylamino, alkoxy, aryloxy, nitro, cyano, sulfonic acid, sulfate, phosphonic acid, phosphate and phosphonate, or a C 6 -C 20 aryl optionally substituted with one or more substituents selected from the group consisting of hydroxyl, halo, amino, alkylamino, arylamino, alkoxy, aryloxy, nitro, cyano, sulfonic acid, sulfate, phosphonic acid, phosphate and phosphonate; preferably acetyl, benzoyl, pivaloyl, 4-nitrobenzoyl, 3-nitrobenzoyl, 2-nitrobenzoyl, 4-chlorobenzoyl, 3-chlorobenzoyl, 2-chlorobenzoyl), benzyl, 4-methoxybenzyl, trityl, trialkylsilyl, t -butyl-dialkylsilyl, t -butyldiphenylsilyl, THP, MOM, or MEM; or, alternatively, R 3 and R 5 are linked through -SiR 2 -O-SiR 2 - or - SiR 2 -, wherein R is CH 3 , ethyl, n-Pr or i-Pr.
An apparatus for sensing a position of a target , in particular for offset invariant sensing of the position of the target , the apparatus comprising: at least two sensor elements and a target , wherein at least one sensor element of the at least two sensor elements generates a magnetic field, wherein at least one other sensor element of the at least two sensor elements receives the magnetic field and outputs at least one signal associated with the received magnetic field, wherein the target affects a coupling of a magnetic flux of the magnetic field between the at least one sensor element generating the magnetic field and the at least one other sensor element receiving the magnetic field and wherein the target is non-rotational invariant and comprises at least one slit and/or recess oriented along a preferred direction for the magnetic flux coupling to produce at least one directional magnetic field which deforms the course of the magnetic field lines of the generated magnetic field. at least two sensor elements and a target , wherein at least one sensor element of the at least two sensor elements generates a magnetic field, wherein at least one other sensor element of the at least two sensor elements receives the magnetic field and outputs at least one signal associated with the received magnetic field, wherein the target affects a coupling of a magnetic flux of the magnetic field between the at least one sensor element generating the magnetic field and the at least one other sensor element receiving the magnetic field and wherein the target is non-rotational invariant and comprises at least one slit and/or recess oriented along a preferred direction for the magnetic flux coupling to produce at least one directional magnetic field which deforms the course of the magnetic field lines of the generated magnetic field.
A pharmaceutical composition for use in a method of treating dyskeratosis congenita or idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis in a subject, the method comprising: administering to the subject an effective amount of the pharmaceutical composition comprising a PAP Associated Domain Containing 5 (PAPD5) inhibitor, wherein the PAPD5 inhibitor is an inhibitory nucleic acid designed to inhibit a target RNA, thereby treating the dyskeratosis congenita or idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis in the subj ect. administering to the subject an effective amount of the pharmaceutical composition comprising a PAP Associated Domain Containing 5 (PAPD5) inhibitor, wherein the PAPD5 inhibitor is an inhibitory nucleic acid designed to inhibit a target RNA, thereby treating the dyskeratosis congenita or idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis in the subj ect.
System composed of a container , preferably a bottle, and a screw cap for a neck of the container , said neck of the container being in a single piece with the rest of the container and having a top edge which delimits the opening of the container said cap comprising: - a top wall comprising a lower face, - an annular skirt extending downwardly from the top wall and having a bottom edge ; and - a tamper evidence band (TEB) linked to the bottom edge of the skirt by annularly, preferably regularly, distributed frangible connection bridges ; → wherein said TEB comprises a top ring and a bottom ring linked to the top ring by at least two annularly ,preferably regularly, distributed additional frangible bridges forming lower markers ; → wherein the frangible connection bridges and the additional frangible bridges are both below the top edge of the neck in the original position, → wherein the top ring of the TEB between the frangible bridges and the additional frangible bridges is intact after the first licit opening: wherein the neck has an external face (2 0 ) including downwardly and successively from the open top end : at least one thread , a lock ring and a support ring , characterised in that , the lower face of the cap top wall is in sealed contact with the top edge in the closed position of said cap , namely the original position, before the first licit opening of the container by unscrewing the upper removable part of the cap , said first licit opening involving the rupture of the connection bridges which are so upper markers of said first licit opening; and in that , each additional lower marker has an inner annular face , and the inner annular face of the - preferably of each - additional lower markers is inwardly set back (interval I) with respect to the peripheral end of the lock ring . - a top wall comprising a lower face, - an annular skirt extending downwardly from the top wall and having a bottom edge ; and - a tamper evidence band (TEB) linked to the bottom edge of the skirt by annularly, preferably regularly, distributed frangible connection bridges ; → wherein said TEB comprises a top ring and a bottom ring linked to the top ring by at least two annularly ,preferably regularly, distributed additional frangible bridges forming lower markers ; → wherein the frangible connection bridges and the additional frangible bridges are both below the top edge of the neck in the original position, → wherein the top ring of the TEB between the frangible bridges and the additional frangible bridges is intact after the first licit opening: → wherein said TEB comprises a top ring and a bottom ring linked to the top ring by at least two annularly ,preferably regularly, distributed additional frangible bridges forming lower markers ; → wherein the frangible connection bridges and the additional frangible bridges are both below the top edge of the neck in the original position, → wherein the top ring of the TEB between the frangible bridges and the additional frangible bridges is intact after the first licit opening: