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A exitonic semiconductor noble metal composite nanoparticle for enhanced Raman scattering, comprising: a noble metal nanoparticle having a surface; a layer of linker agents being bound to the surface of the noble metal nanoparticle; a layer of dye molecules having an absorption band and being bound to the layer of linker agents, said dye molecules surrounding the entire surface of the nanoparticle, and being selected such that they form an ordered structure that exhibits a collective absorption band shift when bound to the noble metal nanoparticle; and a stabilizing and fluorescence-reducing coating encapsulating the noble metal nanoparticle with the linker layer and the ordered structure of dye molecules to produce an encapsulated composite nanoparticle; wherein said encapsulated composite nanoparticle exhibits enhanced Raman scattering compared to nanoparticles having dye molecules bound thereto not in said ordered structure wherein said coating is an inorganic oxide, preferably, an oxide of any one of silicon, titanium and mixtures thereof. a noble metal nanoparticle having a surface; a layer of linker agents being bound to the surface of the noble metal nanoparticle; a layer of dye molecules having an absorption band and being bound to the layer of linker agents, said dye molecules surrounding the entire surface of the nanoparticle, and being selected such that they form an ordered structure that exhibits a collective absorption band shift when bound to the noble metal nanoparticle; and a stabilizing and fluorescence-reducing coating encapsulating the noble metal nanoparticle with the linker layer and the ordered structure of dye molecules to produce an encapsulated composite nanoparticle; wherein said encapsulated composite nanoparticle exhibits enhanced Raman scattering compared to nanoparticles having dye molecules bound thereto not in said ordered structure wherein said coating is an inorganic oxide, preferably, an oxide of any one of silicon, titanium and mixtures thereof.
A processor-implemented method for an acoustic based anomaly detection in an industrial machine comprising: receiving , via a microphone array, a mixed audio signal of one or more spatially distributed audio sources, wherein the mixed audio signal includes noises; beamforming , via one or more hardware processors, the received mixed audio signal using a delay-and-sum beamforming technique to obtain a constructive superposition of the audio signal along a predefined direction; estimating , via the one or more hardware processors, at least one clean audio source of the one or more spatially distributed audio sources using a pre-trained sequential transform learning, STL, wherein the STL is used to model dynamics of the time-varying source signals for source separation; determining , via the one or more hardware processors, a change in the estimated at least one clean audio source of the one or more spatially distributed audio sources obtained using STL and beamforming by comparing with a template of a normal audio source of the same industrial machine; and detecting , via the one or more hardware processors, one or more abnormalities in the industrial machine based on the change determined in the associated clean audio source that is below a predefined threshold in terms of signal to noise ratio, SNR. receiving , via a microphone array, a mixed audio signal of one or more spatially distributed audio sources, wherein the mixed audio signal includes noises; beamforming , via one or more hardware processors, the received mixed audio signal using a delay-and-sum beamforming technique to obtain a constructive superposition of the audio signal along a predefined direction; estimating , via the one or more hardware processors, at least one clean audio source of the one or more spatially distributed audio sources using a pre-trained sequential transform learning, STL, wherein the STL is used to model dynamics of the time-varying source signals for source separation; determining , via the one or more hardware processors, a change in the estimated at least one clean audio source of the one or more spatially distributed audio sources obtained using STL and beamforming by comparing with a template of a normal audio source of the same industrial machine; and detecting , via the one or more hardware processors, one or more abnormalities in the industrial machine based on the change determined in the associated clean audio source that is below a predefined threshold in terms of signal to noise ratio, SNR.
A robotic electromechanical surgical instrument , comprising: a housing ; an elongated shaft defining a longitudinal axis and extending distally from the housing; a wrist assembly supported on the elongated shaft and including a first joint coupled to a second joint , the first joint including a proximal segment defining a proximal arcuate surface and a distal segment defining a distal arcuate surface ; an end effector coupled to the wrist assembly; a plurality of cables coupled to the wrist assembly, the plurality of cables movable to manipulate the first and second joints to enable the wrist assembly to articulate relative to the longitudinal axis; and wherein the proximal segment defines a proximal aperture and the distal segment defines a distal aperture , an electrical cable , the electrical cable disposed through the proximal aperture and the distal aperture and positioned relative to the proximal arcuate surface and the distal arcuate surface such that, and the proximal and distal aperture positioned and dimensioned such that, during articulation of the wrist assembly, the electrical cable rolls off of the distal arcuate surface as the electrical cable rolls on to the proximal arcuate surface, and the electrical cable rolls off of the proximal arcuate surface as the electrical cable rolls on to the distal arcuate surface, wherein the electrical cable is configured to transmit electrosurgical treatment energy to a portion of the end effector; and/or wherein the electrical cable is configured to transmit a sensor signal from the end effector. a housing ; an elongated shaft defining a longitudinal axis and extending distally from the housing; a wrist assembly supported on the elongated shaft and including a first joint coupled to a second joint , the first joint including a proximal segment defining a proximal arcuate surface and a distal segment defining a distal arcuate surface ; an end effector coupled to the wrist assembly; a plurality of cables coupled to the wrist assembly, the plurality of cables movable to manipulate the first and second joints to enable the wrist assembly to articulate relative to the longitudinal axis; and wherein the proximal segment defines a proximal aperture and the distal segment defines a distal aperture , an electrical cable , the electrical cable disposed through the proximal aperture and the distal aperture and positioned relative to the proximal arcuate surface and the distal arcuate surface such that, and the proximal and distal aperture positioned and dimensioned such that, during articulation of the wrist assembly, the electrical cable rolls off of the distal arcuate surface as the electrical cable rolls on to the proximal arcuate surface, and the electrical cable rolls off of the proximal arcuate surface as the electrical cable rolls on to the distal arcuate surface, wherein the electrical cable is configured to transmit electrosurgical treatment energy to a portion of the end effector; and/or wherein the electrical cable is configured to transmit a sensor signal from the end effector.
A heated aerosol-generating article for producing an inhalable aerosol, the heated aerosol-generating article comprising an aerosol-forming substrate, in which the aerosol-forming substrate is a homogenized tobacco material comprising tobacco, a fat having a melting point between 20 °C and 50 °C, and one or more aerosol-formers, in which the homogenized tobacco material contains at least 60% tobacco on a dry weight basis, and in which the homogenized tobacco material further comprises reinforcement fibres.
A method for adjusting air pressure of a spray gun , comprising: a step of establishing chambers: establishing a first chamber and a second chamber at a rear end of a trigger valve and above a main path in a grip of the spray gun , the first chamber communicating with the second chamber ; a step of establishing an air adjustment valve : installing a movable part and a spring to a first end of a tube , and installing an adjustment member to a second end of the tube to form the air adjustment valve , the tube having a radial hole defined radially through the tube ; a step of installing the air adjustment valve : installing the air adjustment valve in the first chamber , aligning the radial hole of the tube with an opening of the main path in the grip , and a step of establishing marks on the adjustment member : respectively forming a threaded section and a knob to two ends of the adjustment member , forming a groove to an outer periphery of the adjustment member and located between the two ends of the adjustment member , forming the marks to the knob , wherein the marks represent the inner air pressure within the first and second chambers and correspond to a displacement length "d" allowed for the movable part and the spring when pushed by the air pressure of the second chamber . a step of establishing chambers: establishing a first chamber and a second chamber at a rear end of a trigger valve and above a main path in a grip of the spray gun , the first chamber communicating with the second chamber ; a step of establishing an air adjustment valve : installing a movable part and a spring to a first end of a tube , and installing an adjustment member to a second end of the tube to form the air adjustment valve , the tube having a radial hole defined radially through the tube ; a step of installing the air adjustment valve : installing the air adjustment valve in the first chamber , aligning the radial hole of the tube with an opening of the main path in the grip , and a step of establishing marks on the adjustment member : respectively forming a threaded section and a knob to two ends of the adjustment member , forming a groove to an outer periphery of the adjustment member and located between the two ends of the adjustment member , forming the marks to the knob , wherein the marks represent the inner air pressure within the first and second chambers and correspond to a displacement length "d" allowed for the movable part and the spring when pushed by the air pressure of the second chamber .
A hood lifting mechanism for a vehicle having a frunk , comprising: at least one lifting means configured to lift a hood of the vehicle, and a deformable material configured to be attached to an inner surface of the hood , wherein the deformable material is configured to switch from a first position (P1), in which the deformable material is either flat or forms a dome being directed towards the inner surface of the hood , into a second position (P2), in which the deformable material forms a dome being directed towards the frunk , when the at least one lifting means is activated; whereby the deformable material is configured such that switching the deformable material into the second position (P2), when the at least one lifting means is activated, a volume of the frunk is reduced. at least one lifting means configured to lift a hood of the vehicle, and a deformable material configured to be attached to an inner surface of the hood , wherein the deformable material is configured to switch from a first position (P1), in which the deformable material is either flat or forms a dome being directed towards the inner surface of the hood , into a second position (P2), in which the deformable material forms a dome being directed towards the frunk , when the at least one lifting means is activated; whereby the deformable material is configured such that switching the deformable material into the second position (P2), when the at least one lifting means is activated, a volume of the frunk is reduced.
Communication system for communicating data , the communication system comprising: a central data center , the central data center comprising a first RF downlink data interface for transmitting the data , and a first visible-light based uplink data interface , and a number of remote data nodes , each remote data node comprising a second RF downlink data interface configured to receive RF signals from the first RF downlink interface and a second visible-light based uplink data interface configured to send visible light signals to the first visible-light based uplink data interface , wherein the central data center comprises a TV broadcast station, wherein the first RF downlink data interface comprises a TV signal RF data interface, and wherein the TV signal RF data interface comprises an encoder configured to encode in a TV signal transmitted via the TV signal RF data interface the data to be transmitted in the downlink by modulating the brightness of at least one dedicated section of a TV image of the TV signal. a central data center , the central data center comprising a first RF downlink data interface for transmitting the data , and a first visible-light based uplink data interface , and a number of remote data nodes , each remote data node comprising a second RF downlink data interface configured to receive RF signals from the first RF downlink interface and a second visible-light based uplink data interface configured to send visible light signals to the first visible-light based uplink data interface , wherein the central data center comprises a TV broadcast station, wherein the first RF downlink data interface comprises a TV signal RF data interface, and wherein the TV signal RF data interface comprises an encoder configured to encode in a TV signal transmitted via the TV signal RF data interface the data to be transmitted in the downlink by modulating the brightness of at least one dedicated section of a TV image of the TV signal.
An apparatus, comprising: an air-tight object having an outer layer and an inner layer , an opacity of the outer layer being greater than an opacity of the inner layer, the outer layer defining a first aperture and a second aperture , the inner layer having a substantially spherical outer surface and defining a first interior region and a non-spherical second inflatable interior region ; and a light module encapsulated by the inner layer within the first interior region, the light module having a first side facing towards the second inflatable interior region and a second side opposite the first side and facing away from the second inflatable interior region, the light module configured to send light from the first interior region through the second inflatable interior region, and through the first aperture of the outer layer, the inner layer configured such that a portion of the inner layer is disposed between the second side of the light module and the second aperture of the outer layer when the second inflatable interior region is in an inflated condition, characterized in that the inner layer is monolithically formed. an air-tight object having an outer layer and an inner layer , an opacity of the outer layer being greater than an opacity of the inner layer, the outer layer defining a first aperture and a second aperture , the inner layer having a substantially spherical outer surface and defining a first interior region and a non-spherical second inflatable interior region ; and a light module encapsulated by the inner layer within the first interior region, the light module having a first side facing towards the second inflatable interior region and a second side opposite the first side and facing away from the second inflatable interior region, the light module configured to send light from the first interior region through the second inflatable interior region, and through the first aperture of the outer layer, the inner layer configured such that a portion of the inner layer is disposed between the second side of the light module and the second aperture of the outer layer when the second inflatable interior region is in an inflated condition, characterized in that the inner layer is monolithically formed.
A check valve comprising: an annular housing defining a generally circular opening ; a plurality of radially extending arms extending across the circular opening from the centre of the valve housing to respective nodes at the periphery of the valve housing ; a plurality of cross arms extending between circumferentially adjacent nodes , thereby dividing the circular opening into a plurality of primary, generally triangular radially inner openings and a plurality of secondary, generally segment shaped radially outer openings ; a plurality of primary, generally triangular flapper elements for closing the primary openings ; a plurality of secondary, generally segment shaped flapper elements for closing the secondary openings a plurality of mounting posts , a respective mounting post being arranged at a respective node ; and a plurality of hinge pins , each hinge pin being mounted between two circumferentially adjacent mounting posts ; wherein a primary flapper element and a secondary flapper element are hingedly mounted to each hinge pin for pivoting between a closed position in which they close their respective primary and secondary openings and an open position in which they permit flow through their respective primary and secondary openings . an annular housing defining a generally circular opening ; a plurality of radially extending arms extending across the circular opening from the centre of the valve housing to respective nodes at the periphery of the valve housing ; a plurality of cross arms extending between circumferentially adjacent nodes , thereby dividing the circular opening into a plurality of primary, generally triangular radially inner openings and a plurality of secondary, generally segment shaped radially outer openings ; a plurality of primary, generally triangular flapper elements for closing the primary openings ; a plurality of secondary, generally segment shaped flapper elements for closing the secondary openings a plurality of mounting posts , a respective mounting post being arranged at a respective node ; and a plurality of hinge pins , each hinge pin being mounted between two circumferentially adjacent mounting posts ; wherein a primary flapper element and a secondary flapper element are hingedly mounted to each hinge pin for pivoting between a closed position in which they close their respective primary and secondary openings and an open position in which they permit flow through their respective primary and secondary openings .
A method for calibrating a Raman amplifier comprising steps of: responsive to a determination of a safe level that is a level that keeps adverse intermodulation effects below a predetermined threshold regardless of a specific fiber-type, setting the gain of a plurality of pump lasers of the Raman amplifier to the safe level, wherein the pump lasers operate at different wavelengths, wherein the Raman amplifier is connected to a fiber span having the specific fiber-type, and increasing the gain of the pump lasers from the safe level, monitoring a noise floor during the increasing, and, responsive to a change in the noise floor detected in the monitoring, keeping the adverse intermodulation effects below the predetermined threshold by adjusting the gain of the pump lasers back to the safe level; wherein the steps include obtaining a first measurement of a noise floor of a spectrum associated with operation of an Optical Multiplex Section, OMS, that includes at least the Raman amplifier and the fiber span when the gain is set to the safe level, setting the first measurement as a baseline noise profile, obtaining a second measurement of the noise floor of the spectrum after the gain is increased, and comparing the second measurement with the baseline noise profile, wherein, in response to determining a rise in the second measurement at least in one or more spectrum locations or sub-bands with respect to the baseline noise profile, the steps include reducing the gain back to the safe level. responsive to a determination of a safe level that is a level that keeps adverse intermodulation effects below a predetermined threshold regardless of a specific fiber-type, setting the gain of a plurality of pump lasers of the Raman amplifier to the safe level, wherein the pump lasers operate at different wavelengths, wherein the Raman amplifier is connected to a fiber span having the specific fiber-type, and increasing the gain of the pump lasers from the safe level, monitoring a noise floor during the increasing, and, responsive to a change in the noise floor detected in the monitoring, keeping the adverse intermodulation effects below the predetermined threshold by adjusting the gain of the pump lasers back to the safe level; wherein the steps include obtaining a first measurement of a noise floor of a spectrum associated with operation of an Optical Multiplex Section, OMS, that includes at least the Raman amplifier and the fiber span when the gain is set to the safe level, setting the first measurement as a baseline noise profile, obtaining a second measurement of the noise floor of the spectrum after the gain is increased, and comparing the second measurement with the baseline noise profile, wherein, in response to determining a rise in the second measurement at least in one or more spectrum locations or sub-bands with respect to the baseline noise profile, the steps include reducing the gain back to the safe level.
A polypeptide having an amino acid sequence in which the amino acid residue at the 193-position in an amino acid sequence of a polypeptide of horseshoe crab factor B having an amino acid sequence represented by SEQ ID NO:2 or SEQ ID NO:4 is substituted with a cysteine (Cys) residue.
Method for in vitro diagnosing prostate cancer in a human individual comprising: - determining the expression of TDRD1 in an urinary sample of said human individual; and - establishing up regulation of expression of TDRD1 as compared to expression of urinary sample from an individual without prostate cancer; thereby providing said diagnosis of prostate cancer. - determining the expression of TDRD1 in an urinary sample of said human individual; and - establishing up regulation of expression of TDRD1 as compared to expression of urinary sample from an individual without prostate cancer;
A waste container/separating device for pneumatic pipe transporting systems for material, which device comprises at least one inlet aperture for connecting it to a material conveying pipe, means for connecting a partial-vacuum generator to the container, a container space and means for connecting a press device/compactor device, wherein the container is provided with an operating range for the press device/compactor device, wherein at least one wall that is transverse with respect to the input direction of the material is arranged in the container space of the waste container/separating device, which wall is configured to guide the material into the operating range in the container space of the compression means of the press device/compactor device, characterized in that the wall is arranged to be turnable or bendable at its top part around the transverse axis .