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A method of controlling propulsion of a marine vessel , the method comprising: receiving proximity measurements from one or more proximity sensors on the marine vessel ; limiting user input authority over propulsion output in a direction of an object (O) by at least one propulsion device based on the proximity measurements so as to maintain the marine vessel at least a buffer distance from the object (O), wherein the buffer distance is maintained around the marine vessel ; suspending the maintenance of the buffer distance from the object (O) in response to a user-generated instruction, and wherein suspending the maintenance of the buffer distance includes suspending the maintenance of the buffer distance only in the direction of the object (O) or only in a direction specified by the user-generated instruction; receiving user control input via a user input device to move the marine vessel in the direction of the object (O); and controlling the at least one propulsion device based on the user control input such that the marine vessel approaches and impacts the object (O). receiving proximity measurements from one or more proximity sensors on the marine vessel ; limiting user input authority over propulsion output in a direction of an object (O) by at least one propulsion device based on the proximity measurements so as to maintain the marine vessel at least a buffer distance from the object (O), wherein the buffer distance is maintained around the marine vessel ; suspending the maintenance of the buffer distance from the object (O) in response to a user-generated instruction, and wherein suspending the maintenance of the buffer distance includes suspending the maintenance of the buffer distance only in the direction of the object (O) or only in a direction specified by the user-generated instruction; receiving user control input via a user input device to move the marine vessel in the direction of the object (O); and controlling the at least one propulsion device based on the user control input such that the marine vessel approaches and impacts the object (O).
An acoustic device configured to the treatment of tinnitus, which acoustic device comprises: - a wearable support , in particular substantially in the form of headset; - acoustic signal generating means , configured to deliver a treatment acoustic signal; - a pair of acoustic emitters connected to said acoustic signal generating means , wherein each acoustic emitter is arranged on said wearable support in such a way as to be positioned, in use, at a respective auricle of a user; - means for generating electromagnetic signals , configured to deliver an electromagnetic signal of treatment and comprising first inductive stimulation means and second capacitive stimulating means carried by said support in such a way as to be positioned, in use, at or in proximity of the user's auricles, wherein said first inductive means is configured to deliver a first electromagnetic signal in the area of the acoustic nerve and wherein said second capacitive means is configured to deliver a second electromagnetic signal at the cochlear area, in particular at the organ of Corti. - a wearable support , in particular substantially in the form of headset; - acoustic signal generating means , configured to deliver a treatment acoustic signal; - a pair of acoustic emitters connected to said acoustic signal generating means , wherein each acoustic emitter is arranged on said wearable support in such a way as to be positioned, in use, at a respective auricle of a user; - means for generating electromagnetic signals , configured to deliver an electromagnetic signal of treatment and comprising first inductive stimulation means and second capacitive stimulating means carried by said support in such a way as to be positioned, in use, at or in proximity of the user's auricles,
A method for determining a switching status of an impedance sensor comprising - a measuring probe , which can be influenced in its capacity by a medium surrounding the measuring probe , - a measuring oscillator circuit, in which the measuring probe is arranged as a capacity-determining element, - an electronic unit with a signal generator to excite the measuring oscillator circuit and a signal detector to determine a response signal of the measuring oscillator circuit, and - an evaluation and control unit connected to the electronic unit with the following steps: - addressing the signal generator with an input signal, - determining the response signal of the measuring oscillator circuit, - issuing a switching status based on the output value, characterized in that the steps: - determining a plurality of amplitude minima of the frequency response, - in the event that precisely one minimum is determined, issuing the minimum as the output value, - in the event that more than one minimum is detected, sequentially addressing the signal generator with a plurality of input signals, - determining the response signals of the measuring oscillator circuit, and - forming an average from the response signals - determining and issuing the minimum of the average as the output value. - a measuring probe , which can be influenced in its capacity by a medium surrounding the measuring probe , - a measuring oscillator circuit, in which the measuring probe is arranged as a capacity-determining element, - an electronic unit with a signal generator to excite the measuring oscillator circuit and a signal detector to determine a response signal of the measuring oscillator circuit, and - an evaluation and control unit connected to the electronic unit with the following steps: - addressing the signal generator with an input signal, - determining the response signal of the measuring oscillator circuit, - issuing a switching status based on the output value, - determining a plurality of amplitude minima of the frequency response, - in the event that precisely one minimum is determined, issuing the minimum as the output value, - in the event that more than one minimum is detected, sequentially addressing the signal generator with a plurality of input signals, - determining the response signals of the measuring oscillator circuit, and - forming an average from the response signals - determining and issuing the minimum of the average as the output value.
Process for preparing 3,4-dichloro-N-(2-cyanophenyl)-5-isothiazolecarboxamide of the formula (I) by a) reacting in an organic solvent selected from the group consisting of toluene, o-xylene, m-xylene and p-xylene in a first step 3,4-dichloroisothiazole-5-carbonyl chloride of the formula (II) with anthranilamide of the formula (III) and b) subsequently dehydrating in a second step (b), which is carried out as one-pot reaction, i.e. without isolation of the intermediate of the formula (IV) (N-[2-(aminocarbonyl)phenyl]-3,4-dichloro-5-isothiazolecarboxamide) with a dehydrating agent, characterized in that the workup comprises the steps c) aqueous work-up with an inorganic base (quenching) (c), wherein the base is selected from the group consisting of sodium carbonate, potassium carbonate, sodium hydroxide, and potassium hydroxide, d) degassing of the quenched reaction mixture (d), e) adjustment of pH of the reaction mixture (e), and f) filtration and isolation of the product (f). a) reacting in an organic solvent selected from the group consisting of toluene, o-xylene, m-xylene and p-xylene in a first step 3,4-dichloroisothiazole-5-carbonyl chloride of the formula (II) with anthranilamide of the formula (III) and b) subsequently dehydrating in a second step (b), which is carried out as one-pot reaction, i.e. without isolation of the intermediate of the formula (IV) (N-[2-(aminocarbonyl)phenyl]-3,4-dichloro-5-isothiazolecarboxamide) with a dehydrating agent, characterized in that the workup comprises the steps c) aqueous work-up with an inorganic base (quenching) (c), wherein the base is selected from the group consisting of sodium carbonate, potassium carbonate, sodium hydroxide, and potassium hydroxide, d) degassing of the quenched reaction mixture (d), e) adjustment of pH of the reaction mixture (e), and f) filtration and isolation of the product (f).
A determination apparatus comprising: a memory; and a processor coupled to the memory and configured to execute control processing that includes: acquiring (S1701) a pulse waveform (110, W, W1 to Wm, Wj) indicating a temporal change of a measured pulse wave; calculating (S1709) a first value indicating a matching degree between the acquired pulse waveform (110, W, W1 to Wm, Wj) and a model expressed as a function , the function indicating a relationship between a beat-to-beat interval corresponding to the pulse wave interval and a blood flow volume that is proportional to the pulse wave amplitude, the function describing a model temporal course of the pulse wave amplitude during a single pulse wave interval and showing a monotonic increase during this interval, the monotonic increase starting with a section in which there is no blood flow and that corresponds to the cardiac refractory period; determining (S1710) whether or not the pulse waveform (110, W, W1 to Wm, Wj) contains noise based on the calculated first value; and outputting the obtained determination result (1400-1, 1400-2, 1400-3). a memory; and a processor coupled to the memory and configured to execute control processing that includes: acquiring (S1701) a pulse waveform (110, W, W1 to Wm, Wj) indicating a temporal change of a measured pulse wave; calculating (S1709) a first value indicating a matching degree between the acquired pulse waveform (110, W, W1 to Wm, Wj) and a model expressed as a function , the function indicating a relationship between a beat-to-beat interval corresponding to the pulse wave interval and a blood flow volume that is proportional to the pulse wave amplitude, the function describing a model temporal course of the pulse wave amplitude during a single pulse wave interval and showing a monotonic increase during this interval, the monotonic increase starting with a section in which there is no blood flow and that corresponds to the cardiac refractory period; determining (S1710) whether or not the pulse waveform (110, W, W1 to Wm, Wj) contains noise based on the calculated first value; and outputting the obtained determination result (1400-1, 1400-2, 1400-3). acquiring (S1701) a pulse waveform (110, W, W1 to Wm, Wj) indicating a temporal change of a measured pulse wave; calculating (S1709) a first value indicating a matching degree between the acquired pulse waveform (110, W, W1 to Wm, Wj) and a model expressed as a function , the function indicating a relationship between a beat-to-beat interval corresponding to the pulse wave interval and a blood flow volume that is proportional to the pulse wave amplitude, the function describing a model temporal course of the pulse wave amplitude during a single pulse wave interval and showing a monotonic increase during this interval, the monotonic increase starting with a section in which there is no blood flow and that corresponds to the cardiac refractory period; determining (S1710) whether or not the pulse waveform (110, W, W1 to Wm, Wj) contains noise based on the calculated first value; and outputting the obtained determination result (1400-1, 1400-2, 1400-3).
A three-way catalyst article for treating exhaust gas of a gasoline engine comprising: a substrate comprising an inlet end, an outlet end with an axial length L; an inlet catalyst layer beginning at the inlet end and extending for less than the axial length L, wherein the inlet catalyst layer comprises an inlet palladium component; an outlet catalyst layer beginning at the outlet end and extending for less than the axial length L, wherein the outlet catalyst layer comprises an outlet rhodium component; wherein the outlet catalyst layer overlaps with the inlet catalyst layer; characterized in that the outlet catalyst layer overlaps with the inlet catalyst layer for 40 to 80 percent of the axial length L; and in that the inlet catalyst layer further comprises an inlet oxygen storage capacity (OSC) material. a substrate comprising an inlet end, an outlet end with an axial length L; an inlet catalyst layer beginning at the inlet end and extending for less than the axial length L, wherein the inlet catalyst layer comprises an inlet palladium component; an outlet catalyst layer beginning at the outlet end and extending for less than the axial length L, wherein the outlet catalyst layer comprises an outlet rhodium component; wherein the outlet catalyst layer overlaps with the inlet catalyst layer; characterized in that the outlet catalyst layer overlaps with the inlet catalyst layer for 40 to 80 percent of the axial length L; and in that the inlet catalyst layer further comprises an inlet oxygen storage capacity (OSC) material.
A method of making an actuator comprising a plurality of force elements , the method comprising: providing a coupler for coupling force from the force elements to a load ; the method being characterized by calculating a transfer function for each force element wherein each transfer function is a representation of a force amplitude applied by one of the force elements as a function of frequency, and the transfer functions allow the force (Fsum) provided to the load to be predicted; identifying dips in the predicted force when a uniform distribution of forces applied by each force element is used; deriving an error functional for minimising said dips in the predicted force, the error functional having the transfer functions and parameters of the force elements as inputs and providing an output value, wherein said parameters comprise the force applied (F1,F2,F3) by each force element; calculating a force applied (F1,F2,F3) by each force element which minimises the output value of the error functional, and coupling force elements configured to apply the calculated forces to the coupler to make the actuator. providing a coupler for coupling force from the force elements to a load ; the method being characterized by calculating a transfer function for each force element wherein each transfer function is a representation of a force amplitude applied by one of the force elements as a function of frequency, and the transfer functions allow the force (Fsum) provided to the load to be predicted; identifying dips in the predicted force when a uniform distribution of forces applied by each force element is used; deriving an error functional for minimising said dips in the predicted force, the error functional having the transfer functions and parameters of the force elements as inputs and providing an output value, wherein said parameters comprise the force applied (F1,F2,F3) by each force element; calculating a force applied (F1,F2,F3) by each force element which minimises the output value of the error functional, and coupling force elements configured to apply the calculated forces to the coupler to make the actuator.
Flange for a supply duct of a turbocharger , comprising a tubular body having fastening elements making it possible to connect a first end of the tubular body to an inlet of the turbocharger , characterized in that said flange comprises an insert formed by a part independent of said tubular body and mounted in a receiving housing delimited by said body , said insert delimiting: - a conical inner duct having a cross-sectionally progressively continuous narrowing in a direction towards the turbocharger when the tubular body is mounted on the turbocharger by way of said fastening elements, the conical duct running in the extension of and in the continuation of the inner shape delimited by the turbocharger and without creating any discontinuity for the fluid circulating in the flange and any geometrical singularities liable to generate a pressure drop for the circulating fluid, the flange being characterized in that said insert delimits a centring portion intended to cooperate with a complementary portion of the turbocharger in a manner ensuring a function of centring the flange with respect to the turbocharger when the tubular body is mounted on the turbocharger by way of said fastening elements. - a conical inner duct having a cross-sectionally progressively continuous narrowing in a direction towards the turbocharger when the tubular body is mounted on the turbocharger by way of said fastening elements, the conical duct running in the extension of and in the continuation of the inner shape delimited by the turbocharger and without creating any discontinuity for the fluid circulating in the flange and any geometrical singularities liable to generate a pressure drop for the circulating fluid, the flange being characterized in that said insert delimits
A laundry treating apparatus comprising: a dryer ; a washing machine vertically disposed with respect to the dryer ; a refresher disposed on one side of the dryer and the washing machine; and a heating device including a plurality of compressors, the heating device configured to heat air supplied to at least one of the dryer , the washing machine , and the refresher ; and a processor configured to control a number of the plurality of compressors to be operated and an RPM of each of the operated compressors, according to a cycle status of the dryer , the washing machine and the refresher , characterized in that the processor is configured to vary a number of compressors among the plurality of compressors to be operated according to a type of laundry treating machine among the dryer , the washing machine , and the refresher that requires the heated air. a dryer ; a washing machine vertically disposed with respect to the dryer ; a refresher disposed on one side of the dryer and the washing machine; and a heating device including a plurality of compressors, the heating device configured to heat air supplied to at least one of the dryer , the washing machine , and the refresher ; and a processor configured to control a number of the plurality of compressors to be operated and an RPM of each of the operated compressors, according to a cycle status of the dryer , the washing machine and the refresher , characterized in that the processor is configured to vary a number of compressors among the plurality of compressors to be operated according to a type of laundry treating machine among the dryer , the washing machine , and the refresher that requires the heated air.
A capacitive type proximity sensor comprising a sensing electrode, the sensor being adapted for measuring an electrical field between the sensing electrode and an object ; wherein the sensing electrode has a skeletal structure which provides a more balanced sensitivity over the entire sensor by providing the sensing electrode with electroconductive areas and non-electroconductive areas , the non-electroconductive areas being located at those areas of the sensing electrode where the sensitivity of the sensing electrode should be decreased.
An intravascular device delivery system for delivery of an intravascular device , the system comprising: an intravascular device ; an elongated member having a distal end and a proximal end with a longitudinal axis extending therebetween, the elongated member including, a coil , a distal end cap longitudinally fixed to the coil , a delivery catheter positioned longitudinally overlapping at least a portion of the coil , and a delivery disc longitudinally fixed to the delivery catheter ; and a disc handle configured to move the distal end cap and delivery disc , the disc handle including, a main body configured to move the distal end cap , and a movable body configured to move the delivery disc longitudinally relative to the distal end cap , wherein the main body is connected to the distal end cap by the coil , and wherein the coil is configured to transmit compression force from the disc handle through the distal end cap to the intravascular device to push the intravascular device out of the elongated member . an intravascular device ; an elongated member having a distal end and a proximal end with a longitudinal axis extending therebetween, the elongated member including, a coil , a distal end cap longitudinally fixed to the coil , a delivery catheter positioned longitudinally overlapping at least a portion of the coil , and a delivery disc longitudinally fixed to the delivery catheter ; and a coil , a distal end cap longitudinally fixed to the coil , a delivery catheter positioned longitudinally overlapping at least a portion of the coil , and a delivery disc longitudinally fixed to the delivery catheter ; and a disc handle configured to move the distal end cap and delivery disc , the disc handle including, a main body configured to move the distal end cap , and a movable body configured to move the delivery disc longitudinally relative to the distal end cap , a main body configured to move the distal end cap , and a movable body configured to move the delivery disc longitudinally relative to the distal end cap , wherein the main body is connected to the distal end cap by the coil , and wherein the coil is configured to transmit compression force from the disc handle through the distal end cap to the intravascular device to push the intravascular device out of the elongated member .
A method of monitoring a quality of a mattress during its lifetime, wherein the mattress is an assembly of multiple separate parts, wherein the parts are mechanically interconnected, the method comprising: - during its lifetime, assessing at least one property of the mattress , - determining whether or not the property meets a predetermined specification, - and when the property does not meet the predetermined specification, identifying a part of the said multiple separate parts that corresponds to the property, - removing the identified part from the assembly and optionally replacing the removed part with a replacement part, characterized in that the mattress that is monitored is manufactured by forming the mechanical interconnection with an adhesive, which adhesive has a first order phase-transition temperature between 80°C and 180°C, at which temperature the adhesive undergoes a solid-liquid transition, - and wherein before the said removing of the identified part, the adhesive with which this part is interconnected with other parts in the assembly is heated to a temperature above its phase-transition temperature, - whereafter the identified part is grasped and pulled out of the assembly. - during its lifetime, assessing at least one property of the mattress , - determining whether or not the property meets a predetermined specification, - and when the property does not meet the predetermined specification, identifying a part of the said multiple separate parts that corresponds to the property, - removing the identified part from the assembly and optionally replacing the removed part with a replacement part, characterized in that the mattress that is monitored is manufactured by forming the mechanical interconnection with an adhesive, which adhesive has a first order phase-transition temperature between 80°C and 180°C, at which temperature the adhesive undergoes a solid-liquid transition, - and wherein before the said removing of the identified part, the adhesive with which this part is interconnected with other parts in the assembly is heated to a temperature above its phase-transition temperature, - whereafter the identified part is grasped and pulled out of the assembly.