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A method of manufacturing an optical interferometer , the method comprising: a first step (S101) of forming a first semiconductor portion for a beam splitter and a second semiconductor portion for a movable mirror on a first insulating layer formed on a main surface of a support substrate formed of silicon; a second step (S101) of disposing a first wall portion extending along the main surface between a first side surface of the first semiconductor portion at the side of the second semiconductor portion and a second side surface of the second semiconductor portion at the side of the first semiconductor portion; a third step (S104) of forming a mirror surface in the second semiconductor portion by forming a first metal film on the second side surface using a shadow mask ; wherein the shadow mask has a mask portion and a first opening portion provided in the mask portion, wherein, in the third step (S104), the first side surface is masked by the mask portion and the first wall portion , and the first metal film is formed in a state in which the second side surface is exposed from the first opening portion ; and a fourth step (S105) of removing the first wall portion after the third step; wherein, in the fourth step (S105), the formation of the movable mirror and the removal of the first wall portion and the shadow mask by etching the first insulating layer are simultaneously performed. a first step (S101) of forming a first semiconductor portion for a beam splitter and a second semiconductor portion for a movable mirror on a first insulating layer formed on a main surface of a support substrate formed of silicon; a second step (S101) of disposing a first wall portion extending along the main surface between a first side surface of the first semiconductor portion at the side of the second semiconductor portion and a second side surface of the second semiconductor portion at the side of the first semiconductor portion; a third step (S104) of forming a mirror surface in the second semiconductor portion by forming a first metal film on the second side surface using a shadow mask ; wherein the shadow mask has a mask portion and a first opening portion provided in the mask portion, wherein, in the third step (S104), the first side surface is masked by the mask portion and the first wall portion , and the first metal film is formed in a state in which the second side surface is exposed from the first opening portion ; and a fourth step (S105) of removing the first wall portion after the third step; wherein, in the fourth step (S105), the formation of the movable mirror and the removal of the first wall portion and the shadow mask by etching the first insulating layer are simultaneously performed.
A water diverter valve for use in an appliance , wherein the water diverter valve comprises: a housing providing a water inlet and multiple water outlet ports ; a DC electric motor ; a valve plate rotatable about an axis and providing an orifice allowing water flow between the water inlet port and one of the multiple water outlet ports depending on a rotated position of the valve plate ; wherein the water inlet port includes a flow sensor; and a coupling between the DC electric motor and the valve plate operating to move the valve plate in rotation with rotation of the DC electric motor to align the water inlet port with different of the multiple water outlet ports and to move the valve plate axially toward and away from the multiple water outlet ports with rotation of the DC electric motor in a first and second direction; whereby the DC electric motor may rotate the valve plate and control its sealing against the multiple water outlet ports reducing leakage. a housing providing a water inlet and multiple water outlet ports ; a DC electric motor ; a valve plate rotatable about an axis and providing an orifice allowing water flow between the water inlet port and one of the multiple water outlet ports depending on a rotated position of the valve plate ; wherein the water inlet port includes a flow sensor; and a coupling between the DC electric motor and the valve plate operating to move the valve plate in rotation with rotation of the DC electric motor to align the water inlet port with different of the multiple water outlet ports and to move the valve plate axially toward and away from the multiple water outlet ports with rotation of the DC electric motor in a first and second direction; whereby the DC electric motor may rotate the valve plate and control its sealing against the multiple water outlet ports reducing leakage.
A sliding component comprising: a pair of sliding parts , a plurality of dimples (10; 11) disposed on at least one of sliding surfaces (S, IS) of the pair of sliding parts configured to relatively slide on each other, the plurality of dimples (10; 11) being provided mutually independently of the other dimples (10; 11), an inner peripheral side of the sliding surface being configured to be disposed on a low-pressure fluid side, an outer peripheral side of the sliding surface being configured to be disposed on a high-pressure fluid side, the plurality of dimples (10; 11) having an area ratio set lower on the inner peripheral side of the sliding surface than on the outer peripheral side, characterized in that the plurality of dimples (10; 11) has different opening diameters, is disposed in a randomly distributed manner, and has a disposition density set lower on the inner peripheral side of the sliding surface than on the outer peripheral side. a pair of sliding parts , a plurality of dimples (10; 11) disposed on at least one of sliding surfaces (S, IS) of the pair of sliding parts configured to relatively slide on each other, the plurality of dimples (10; 11) being provided mutually independently of the other dimples (10; 11), an inner peripheral side of the sliding surface being configured to be disposed on a low-pressure fluid side, an outer peripheral side of the sliding surface being configured to be disposed on a high-pressure fluid side, the plurality of dimples (10; 11) having an area ratio set lower on the inner peripheral side of the sliding surface than on the outer peripheral side, characterized in that the plurality of dimples (10; 11) has different opening diameters, is disposed in a randomly distributed manner, and has a disposition density set lower on the inner peripheral side of the sliding surface than on the outer peripheral side.
An apparatus for generating broadcast signal frame, comprising: an injection level controller configured to generate a power-reduced enhanced layer signal by reducing power of an enhanced layer signal; a combiner configured to generate a multiplexed signal by combining a core layer signal and the power-reduced enhanced layer signal, the combiner being separated from a modulator corresponding to the core layer signal and the enhanced layer signal; a power normalizer configured to reduce power of the multiplexed signal to a power level corresponding to the core layer signal and correspond to a normalizing factor which is applied to both the core layer signal and the power reduced enhanced layer signal; a time interleaver configured to generate a time-interleaved signal by performing interleaving that is applied to both the core layer signal and the enhanced layer signal after combining the core layer signal and the enhanced layer signal; and a frame builder configured to generate a broadcast signal frame including a preamble for signaling time interleaver information corresponding to the time interleaver, wherein the time interleaver uses time interleaver groups, and a boundary between the time interleaver groups is a boundary between Physical Layer Pipes, PLPs, of a core layer corresponding to the core layer signal, wherein the time interleaver is shared for both the core layer signal and the enhanced layer signal. an injection level controller configured to generate a power-reduced enhanced layer signal by reducing power of an enhanced layer signal; a combiner configured to generate a multiplexed signal by combining a core layer signal and the power-reduced enhanced layer signal, the combiner being separated from a modulator corresponding to the core layer signal and the enhanced layer signal; a power normalizer configured to reduce power of the multiplexed signal to a power level corresponding to the core layer signal and correspond to a normalizing factor which is applied to both the core layer signal and the power reduced enhanced layer signal; a time interleaver configured to generate a time-interleaved signal by performing interleaving that is applied to both the core layer signal and the enhanced layer signal after combining the core layer signal and the enhanced layer signal; and a frame builder configured to generate a broadcast signal frame including a preamble for signaling time interleaver information corresponding to the time interleaver, wherein the time interleaver uses time interleaver groups, and a boundary between the time interleaver groups is a boundary between Physical Layer Pipes, PLPs, of a core layer corresponding to the core layer signal, wherein the time interleaver is shared for both the core layer signal and the enhanced layer signal.
A compound of the formula (I) (wherein the asterisks denotate chiral centers), its stereoisomers and salts thereof.
Steel for seamless pipes consisting of the following chemical composition elements in weight percent: 0.04 ≤ C ≤ to 0.18 0.10 ≤ Si ≤ 0.60 0.80 ≤ Mn ≤ 1.90 P ≤ 0.020 S ≤ 0.01 0.01 ≤ Al ≤ 0.06 0.50 ≤ Cu ≤ 1.20 0.10 ≤ Cr ≤ 0.60 0.60 ≤ Ni ≤ 1.20 0.25 ≤ Mo ≤ 0.60 B ≤ 0.005 V ≤ 0.060 Ti ≤ 0.050 0.010≤ Nb ≤ 0.050 0.10 ≤ W ≤ 0.50 N ≤ 0.012 where the balance is Fe and inevitable impurities; and wherein: - the ratio, in weight percent, of carbon content and manganese content is such that: 0.031 ≤ C / Mn ≤ 0.070; and wherein: - in weight percent: CEIIW ≤ 0.65% and CEPcm ≤ 0.30% where CEIIW = C + Mn / 6 + Cr + Mo + V / 5 + Ni + Cu / 15 CEPcm = C + Si / 30 + Mn + Cu + Cr / 20 + Ni / 60 + Mo / 15 + V / 10 + 5 B The CEIIW limits apply if C > 0.12% and the CEPcm limits apply if C ≤ 0.12%. 0.04 ≤ C ≤ to 0.18 0.10 ≤ Si ≤ 0.60 0.80 ≤ Mn ≤ 1.90 P ≤ 0.020 S ≤ 0.01 0.01 ≤ Al ≤ 0.06 0.50 ≤ Cu ≤ 1.20 0.10 ≤ Cr ≤ 0.60 0.60 ≤ Ni ≤ 1.20 0.25 ≤ Mo ≤ 0.60 B ≤ 0.005 V ≤ 0.060 Ti ≤ 0.050 0.010≤ Nb ≤ 0.050 0.10 ≤ W ≤ 0.50 N ≤ 0.012 - the ratio, in weight percent, of carbon content and manganese content is such that: 0.031 ≤ C / Mn ≤ 0.070; - in weight percent: CEIIW ≤ 0.65% and CEPcm ≤ 0.30% where CEIIW = C + Mn / 6 + Cr + Mo + V / 5 + Ni + Cu / 15 CEPcm = C + Si / 30 + Mn + Cu + Cr / 20 + Ni / 60 + Mo / 15 + V / 10 + 5 B The CEIIW limits apply if C > 0.12% and the CEPcm limits apply if C ≤ 0.12%.
A robot cleaner comprising: a main body ; a wheel configured to move the main body ; a wheel motor configured to provide the wheel with drive power; a first sensor configured to sense a load applied to the wheel ; a brush module configured to scatter dust; a suction module configured to suction the dust; and characterised by a controller configured to control a suction force of the suction module based on the load applied to the wheel , wherein the controller is configured to increase the suction force of the suction module in response to the increase of the load applied to the wheel due to the robot cleaner entering a soft floor from a hard floor. a main body ; a wheel configured to move the main body ; a wheel motor configured to provide the wheel with drive power; a first sensor configured to sense a load applied to the wheel ; a brush module configured to scatter dust; a suction module configured to suction the dust; and characterised by a controller configured to control a suction force of the suction module based on the load applied to the wheel , wherein the controller is configured to increase the suction force of the suction module in response to the increase of the load applied to the wheel due to the robot cleaner entering a soft floor from a hard floor.
A method for reading an encoded symbol comprising: assigning first and second timeout variables to first and second decoding threads, respectively, where the first and second timeout variables are different and the first and second decoding threads are unsuccessful if an elapsed time exceeds the first and second timeout variables respectively, and where the first and second decoding threads are terminated, respectively, upon elapse of the respective timeout, the elapsed time being measured from a start of an attempt to decode the encoded symbol using the first and second decoding threads, respectively; acquiring at least one image of the encoded symbol; attempting to decode the encoded symbol from the at least one image using the first decoding thread while substantially simultaneously and asynchronously attempting to decode the encoded symbol from the at least one image using the second decoding thread, wherein the first decoding thread attempts to decode a first symbol type and the second decoding thread attempts to decode a second symbol type; and reporting a result when one of the first decoding thread and the second decoding thread is successful. assigning first and second timeout variables to first and second decoding threads, respectively, where the first and second timeout variables are different and the first and second decoding threads are unsuccessful if an elapsed time exceeds the first and second timeout variables respectively, and where the first and second decoding threads are terminated, respectively, upon elapse of the respective timeout, the elapsed time being measured from a start of an attempt to decode the encoded symbol using the first and second decoding threads, respectively; acquiring at least one image of the encoded symbol; attempting to decode the encoded symbol from the at least one image using the first decoding thread while substantially simultaneously and asynchronously attempting to decode the encoded symbol from the at least one image using the second decoding thread, wherein the first decoding thread attempts to decode a first symbol type and the second decoding thread attempts to decode a second symbol type; and reporting a result when one of the first decoding thread and the second decoding thread is successful.
A percutaneous needle assembly (100; 140; 150; 200) for synovial cyst access, comprising: a first elongate member comprising a lumen and a blunt distal end configured to resist penetrating tissue; a second elongate member coaxially disposed within the lumen of the first elongate member and comprising a distal end to penetrate tissue; and a piercing needle coaxially disposable within the lumen of the first elongate member upon removal of the second elongate member , wherein the piercing needle comprises a flexible shaft to facilitate passage through a tortuous path and a sharp distal end to penetrate tissue. a first elongate member comprising a lumen and a blunt distal end configured to resist penetrating tissue; a second elongate member coaxially disposed within the lumen of the first elongate member and comprising a distal end to penetrate tissue; and a piercing needle coaxially disposable within the lumen of the first elongate member upon removal of the second elongate member , wherein the piercing needle comprises a flexible shaft to facilitate passage through a tortuous path and a sharp distal end to penetrate tissue.
A resonant force sensor, characterized in that it comprises a test body able to be subjected to a force torsor produced by an external mechanical structure, said body comprising at least: - a first interface and a second interface each able to come into contact with said structure; - at least two sensitive elements each disposed between said two interfaces ; each of said at least two sensitive elements having a plate embedded in a frame mechanically secured to said interfaces , wherein the frame is attached to said interfaces by two opposite corners , both other corners being free , wherein a local mass increase is performed in each corner of said frame relative to the base frame ; said plate being equipped with excitation transducers on a face and with sensors on the other face, each plate being able to resonate under the effect of local mechanical excitations produced at particular points (N U , S U , W U , E U ) by excitation transducers which are able to bring said plate to a plurality of resonant frequencies, sensors which are able to detect the resonant signals produced at said particular points, measurement means which are able to measure the resonant frequency shifts of signals that are linear combinations of the detected resonant signals, said shifts being a function of mechanical constraints induced by said forces and transferred to said plate by said frame , the components of said force torsor being determined on the basis of the resonant frequency shifts measured on the plates of said sensitive elements . - a first interface and a second interface each able to come into contact with said structure; - at least two sensitive elements each disposed between said two interfaces ;
A smoking article comprising a source of electrical power , a controller mechanism including a sensing mechanism that is capable of selectively powering certain components of the article at least during periods of draw, and at least one heating device for forming a thermally generated aerosol that incorporates components of tobacco, wherein a cartridge containing tobacco is positioned within the smoking article , wherein the smoking article further includes an aerosol-generating material contained within a container in liquid form or soaked within absorbent fibrous or sponge-like materials, wherein the at least one heating device is an electrical resistance heating element located downstream from the sensing mechanism and in close proximity to an absorbent wicking material such that aerosol-generating material can be wicked or otherwise transferred so as to contact the resistance heating element or contact an area in close proximity to the resistance heating element.
A device for manually cleaning a joint or channel by means of abrading or removing material from the joint or channel by means of at least one abrasive surface provided on a rib assigned to a base body , - wherein the rib is substantially T-shaped, - wherein the rib is insertable into a recess of the base body and is fixable in the recess , and - wherein the rib is form-fittingly receivable in the recess with its region facing away from the abrasive surface , characterized in - that the rib is detachably fixable in the recess , - that the side of the rib facing away from the abrasive surface comprises at least one latching lug at its one end, in particular at the front end in the working direction, said latching lug , -- when the rib is inserted into the recess , being latchable into a groove , in particular transverse groove, provided in the recess , and -- being releasable from the groove again by pressing on a, in particular ribbed, region at the end of the rib , so that the rib can be pulled out of the recess again. - wherein the rib is substantially T-shaped, - wherein the rib is insertable into a recess of the base body and is fixable in the recess , and - wherein the rib is form-fittingly receivable in the recess with its region facing away from the abrasive surface , characterized in - that the rib is detachably fixable in the recess , - that the side of the rib facing away from the abrasive surface comprises at least one latching lug at its one end, in particular at the front end in the working direction, said latching lug , -- when the rib is inserted into the recess , being latchable into a groove , in particular transverse groove, provided in the recess , and -- being releasable from the groove again by pressing on a, in particular ribbed, region at the end of the rib , so that the rib can be pulled out of the recess again. -- when the rib is inserted into the recess , being latchable into a groove , in particular transverse groove, provided in the recess , and -- being releasable from the groove again by pressing on a, in particular ribbed, region at the end of the rib , so that the rib can be pulled out of the recess again.
Use of a composition comprising an antimicrobial polypeptide comprising the Blad sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 4 or an active variant thereof to prevent or inhibit spoilage of a foodstuff by a microorganism, wherein said active variant has antimicrobial activity and comprises a sequence which has at least 60% amino acid identity to either SEQ ID NO:4 or a fragment of SEQ ID NO:4 which is at least 100 amino acids in length, and wherein in the case of a plant foodstuff the foodstuff is a harvested foodstuff.
A specimen processing chip installed in a liquid feeder , comprising a flow path into which a first liquid and a second liquid flow, a first well having a first injection port into which the first liquid is injected by an operator, and a first liquid feed port for feeding the first liquid injected from the first injection port to the flow path , that is smaller in diameter than the first injection port , and a second well having a second injection port into which the second liquid fed from the liquid feeder is injected, and a second liquid feed port for feeding the second liquid injected from the second injection port to the flow path , that is smaller in diameter than the second injection port , and an identification section for distinguishing between the first injection port and the second injection port , wherein the identification section includes a cylindrical structure constituting the first well , and is configured so that the first injection port into which the first liquid is to be injected is identified, based on at least any one of an outer diameter, a planar shape and a height of the cylindrical structure, characterized in that : the identification section includes a colored part provided in the specimen processing chip .