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A pulse-width modulation 'PWM' light source drive for driving a light source , comprising: a microcontroller configured to generate a PWM signal and an inverse PWM signal , wherein the inverse PWM signal is the inverse of the PWM signal; a modulation element configured to generate a drive signal based on the PWM signal , and to drive the light source via the drive signal ; a voltage regulator configured to generate an output drive voltage for the light source ; and a light detector configured to detect light energy emitted by the light source , to generate an optical power feedback signal based on the detected light energy , and to provide the optical power feedback signal to the voltage regulator during a light source-on driving interval, wherein the microcontroller is further configured to provide the inverse PWM signal to the voltage regulator during a light source-off driving interval, and wherein the voltage regulator is further configured to: adjust the output drive voltage based on the optical power feedback signal during the light source-on driving interval, and adjust the output drive voltage based on the inverse PWM signal during the light source-off driving interval to stabilize the voltage regulator during the light source-off driving interval. a microcontroller configured to generate a PWM signal and an inverse PWM signal , wherein the inverse PWM signal is the inverse of the PWM signal; a modulation element configured to generate a drive signal based on the PWM signal , and to drive the light source via the drive signal ; a voltage regulator configured to generate an output drive voltage for the light source ; and a light detector configured to detect light energy emitted by the light source , to generate an optical power feedback signal based on the detected light energy , and to provide the optical power feedback signal to the voltage regulator during a light source-on driving interval, wherein the microcontroller is further configured to provide the inverse PWM signal to the voltage regulator during a light source-off driving interval, and wherein the voltage regulator is further configured to: adjust the output drive voltage based on the optical power feedback signal during the light source-on driving interval, and adjust the output drive voltage based on the inverse PWM signal during the light source-off driving interval to stabilize the voltage regulator during the light source-off driving interval. adjust the output drive voltage based on the optical power feedback signal during the light source-on driving interval, and adjust the output drive voltage based on the inverse PWM signal during the light source-off driving interval to stabilize the voltage regulator during the light source-off driving interval.
A system comprising an adaptor and a plurality of different inserts for use with the adaptor, wherein the adaptor is adapted to fit onto and/or around an element on or for a coordinate positioning machine , the element having a point of interest , wherein the adaptor comprises an at least part-spherical bearing surface having a centre point which, when fitted onto and/or around the element , substantially coincides with the point of interest , and wherein the adaptor is adapted to receive the plurality of different inserts in a generic manner, with the inserts being adapted to receive different respective elements or types of element , thereby enabling the adaptor to be used with a variety of different elements or types of element .
A system for obtaining a skin graft, the system comprising: a device comprising: a cutting body that is disposable on a patient's skin; a head adapted for coupling to the cutting body , the head further comprising a sealing surface to engage with a mating surface on the cutting body such that, when the head is engaged with the body on a patient's skin, a sealed chamber is formed over a target region of skin; and a fluid delivery conduit connected to the chamber and adapted for infusing a hypotonic fluid into skin exposed to the sealed chamber; a negative pressure conduit also connected to the chamber and adapted for applying negative pressure within the chamber to raise at least one skin blister within the chamber; and a cutter mechanism within the body for cleaving the blister after formation; a reservoir for containing the hypotonic fluid to be infused into the patient's skin; a conduit fluidly coupling the reservoir to the chamber; a pump for delivering the fluid from the reservoir to the chamber through the conduit; and a fluid heater associated with the reservoir for warming the hypotonic fluid to be infused. a device comprising: a cutting body that is disposable on a patient's skin; a head adapted for coupling to the cutting body , the head further comprising a sealing surface to engage with a mating surface on the cutting body such that, when the head is engaged with the body on a patient's skin, a sealed chamber is formed over a target region of skin; and a fluid delivery conduit connected to the chamber and adapted for infusing a hypotonic fluid into skin exposed to the sealed chamber; a negative pressure conduit also connected to the chamber and adapted for applying negative pressure within the chamber to raise at least one skin blister within the chamber; and a cutter mechanism within the body for cleaving the blister after formation; a cutting body that is disposable on a patient's skin; a head adapted for coupling to the cutting body , the head further comprising a sealing surface to engage with a mating surface on the cutting body such that, when the head is engaged with the body on a patient's skin, a sealed chamber is formed over a target region of skin; and a fluid delivery conduit connected to the chamber and adapted for infusing a hypotonic fluid into skin exposed to the sealed chamber; a negative pressure conduit also connected to the chamber and adapted for applying negative pressure within the chamber to raise at least one skin blister within the chamber; and a cutter mechanism within the body for cleaving the blister after formation; a reservoir for containing the hypotonic fluid to be infused into the patient's skin; a conduit fluidly coupling the reservoir to the chamber; a pump for delivering the fluid from the reservoir to the chamber through the conduit; and a fluid heater associated with the reservoir for warming the hypotonic fluid to be infused.
Method for creating a spark across a spark gap, in particular for igniting a flammable liquid to measure its flash point, by means of a spark generator which comprises an ignition transformer , wherein the spark generator, on the primary side of the ignition transformer , comprises at least one DC voltage source and, on the secondary side of the ignition transformer , comprises two electrodes delimiting the spark gap to be formed, wherein voltage pulses from the DC voltage source are applied to the ignition transformer on the primary side thereof, which voltage pulses generate ignition voltage pulses on the secondary side, wherein the ignition transformer is operated in a first phase according to the flyback converter principle and in a subsequent second phase according to the forward converter principle, characterized in that successive voltage pulses of the same polarity are applied to the ignition transformer in the first phase and that successive voltage pulses of alternating polarity are applied to the ignition transformer in the second phase.
An array substrate for a fringe-field type liquid crystal display device, the array device having a display area (A) and a peripheral wiring area (B) provided at at least one side of the display area (A), wherein the array substrate comprises a base substrate , and the display area (A) comprises a thin film transistor and a common electrode formed on the base substrate ; the peripheral wiring area (B) comprises a first lead , a gate signal line and a common signal line formed on the base substrate ; the thin film transistor comprises a gate electrode , and the first lead and the gate electrode are electrically connected; the gate signal line is electrically connected to the first lead ; the common signal line is located on a side of the gate signal line close to the display area (A) in plan view, and the common signal line is electrically connected to the common electrode , characterized in that : the first lead and the gate electrode are arranged in an identical layer; the gate signal line is located on a side of the first lead away from the base substrate in cross sectional view, and is electrically connected to the first lead through a first transfer structure ; the common signal line is located on a side of the first lead away from the base substrate in cross sectional view; and the first transfer structure is located on a side of the common signal line away from the display area (A) in plan view. the thin film transistor comprises a gate electrode , and the first lead and the gate electrode are electrically connected; the gate signal line is electrically connected to the first lead ; the common signal line is located on a side of the gate signal line close to the display area (A) in plan view, and the common signal line is electrically connected to the common electrode , characterized in that : the first lead and the gate electrode are arranged in an identical layer; the gate signal line is located on a side of the first lead away from the base substrate in cross sectional view, and is electrically connected to the first lead through a first transfer structure ; the common signal line is located on a side of the first lead away from the base substrate in cross sectional view; and the first transfer structure is located on a side of the common signal line away from the display area (A) in plan view. the first lead and the gate electrode are arranged in an identical layer; the gate signal line is located on a side of the first lead away from the base substrate in cross sectional view, and is electrically connected to the first lead through a first transfer structure ; the common signal line is located on a side of the first lead away from the base substrate in cross sectional view; and the first transfer structure is located on a side of the common signal line away from the display area (A) in plan view.
A blade comprising: a disc-shaped base metal ; cutting or grinding edges provided on an outer circumferential edge of the base metal ; and a protruding coating on a side face or both side faces of the base metal along the entire outer circumference of the base metal , characterized in that, the protruding coating includes a layer of paint and includes a plurality of coating elements , wherein each of the coating elements is formed as a linear line. a disc-shaped base metal ; cutting or grinding edges provided on an outer circumferential edge of the base metal ; and a protruding coating on a side face or both side faces of the base metal along the entire outer circumference of the base metal , characterized in that, the protruding coating includes a layer of paint and includes a plurality of coating elements , wherein each of the coating elements is formed as a linear line.
A method of determining a condition of an elevator car operating panel , the method comprising: controlling a plurality of light sources of the car operating panel to turn on all of the plurality of light sources ; obtaining an image of the car operating panel that indicates an actual illumination of all of the light sources , respectively; determining, from the obtained image, if there are any differences between an expected illumination and the actual illumination of any of the light sources ; and providing an indication of the condition of the elevator car operating panel including information regarding any determined differences between the expected illumination and the actual illumination, characterized in that the determining comprises: recognizing the expected illumination of at least one of the light sources in at least a first portion of the obtained image; comparing at least a second portion of the obtained image to the first portion; and determining whether at least one light source in the second portion has the expected illumination based on the comparing. controlling a plurality of light sources of the car operating panel to turn on all of the plurality of light sources ; obtaining an image of the car operating panel that indicates an actual illumination of all of the light sources , respectively; determining, from the obtained image, if there are any differences between an expected illumination and the actual illumination of any of the light sources ; and providing an indication of the condition of the elevator car operating panel including information regarding any determined differences between the expected illumination and the actual illumination, characterized in that the determining comprises: recognizing the expected illumination of at least one of the light sources in at least a first portion of the obtained image; comparing at least a second portion of the obtained image to the first portion; and determining whether at least one light source in the second portion has the expected illumination based on the comparing. recognizing the expected illumination of at least one of the light sources in at least a first portion of the obtained image; comparing at least a second portion of the obtained image to the first portion; and determining whether at least one light source in the second portion has the expected illumination based on the comparing.
A fire suppression agent comprising: a fluid medium including fluorocarbons or halocarbons; vermiculite particles suspended in the fluid medium; and a colorant additive suspended in the fluid medium and proximate at least a subset of the vermiculite particles; wherein the fire suppression agent is capable of suppressing a fire comprising a combustible metal material. a fluid medium including fluorocarbons or halocarbons; vermiculite particles suspended in the fluid medium; and a colorant additive suspended in the fluid medium and proximate at least a subset of the vermiculite particles; wherein the fire suppression agent is capable of suppressing a fire comprising a combustible metal material.
Method for manufacturing an optical element, characterized in that it comprises the following steps: - placement of a polarizing assembly in the form of a polarizing insert and composed of a first layer and a second layer of a thermoplastic or thermosetting material sandwiching a polarizing film in a mould , - injection of a third layer of a tinted thermoplastic material to make it adhere to the second layer of the polarizing assembly in the form of a polarizing insert, - injection of a fourth layer of a crystal thermoplastic material so as to make it adhere to the third layer , the fourth layer being intended to be surface finished for a corrective effect. - placement of a polarizing assembly in the form of a polarizing insert and composed of a first layer and a second layer of a thermoplastic or thermosetting material sandwiching a polarizing film in a mould , - injection of a third layer of a tinted thermoplastic material to make it adhere to the second layer of the polarizing assembly in the form of a polarizing insert, - injection of a fourth layer of a crystal thermoplastic material so as to make it adhere to the third layer , the fourth layer being intended to be surface finished for a corrective effect.
An apparatus comprising: an unmanned aerial vehicle; an electromagnetic energy sensor system associated with the unmanned aerial vehicle , wherein the electromagnetic energy sensor system is configured to generate information about a forest ; and a survey controller configured to identify a number of locations over the forest in which an effect of cloud cover on an information level of the information generated about the forest by the electromagnetic energy sensor system is reduced; wherein the survey controller is configured to identify a change in the number of locations based on a change in cloud cover over the forest ; and wherein the survey controller is configured to dynamically generate a route for the unmanned aerial vehicle to move to the number of locations based on the change in the number of locations. an unmanned aerial vehicle; an electromagnetic energy sensor system associated with the unmanned aerial vehicle , wherein the electromagnetic energy sensor system is configured to generate information about a forest ; and a survey controller configured to identify a number of locations over the forest in which an effect of cloud cover on an information level of the information generated about the forest by the electromagnetic energy sensor system is reduced; wherein the survey controller is configured to identify a change in the number of locations based on a change in cloud cover over the forest ; and wherein the survey controller is configured to dynamically generate a route for the unmanned aerial vehicle to move to the number of locations based on the change in the number of locations.
A method of cleaning the inside of pipework , the method comprising the steps of selecting a section of the pipework to be cleaned, determining a hold point of the pipework , inserting a cleaning apparatus into an entry point of the pipework section, the apparatus coupled to a fluid supply and equipped to blow the fluid in a direction along the pipework section from the first or last hold point to the entry point , the apparatus further including image recording means to obtain a visual record of the inside of the pipework, insertion of the apparatus into the pipework continuing until the apparatus reaches the hold point, securing a collector over the entry point to collect debris blown from the pipework, activating the compressed air supply, moving the apparatus from the hold point to the entry point , so blowing debris towards and into the collector , deactivating the fluid supply, removing the collector containing the collected debris from the entry point, removing the apparatus from the pipework, reviewing images of the cleaned pipework and, where satisfactory, certifying the pipework section, characterised in that pre-installed valves in pipework are inspected and cleaned prior to pipework cleaning. selecting a section of the pipework to be cleaned, determining a hold point of the pipework , inserting a cleaning apparatus into an entry point of the pipework section, the apparatus coupled to a fluid supply and equipped to blow the fluid in a direction along the pipework section from the first or last hold point to the entry point , the apparatus further including image recording means to obtain a visual record of the inside of the pipework, insertion of the apparatus into the pipework continuing until the apparatus reaches the hold point, securing a collector over the entry point to collect debris blown from the pipework, activating the compressed air supply, moving the apparatus from the hold point to the entry point , so blowing debris towards and into the collector , deactivating the fluid supply, removing the collector containing the collected debris from the entry point, removing the apparatus from the pipework, reviewing images of the cleaned pipework and, where satisfactory, certifying the pipework section, characterised in that pre-installed valves in pipework are inspected and cleaned prior to pipework cleaning.
A coating comprising a first surface and a second surface , comprising: a plurality of growth domains , wherein an orientation of at least one growth domain of the plurality of growth domains is non-vertical with respect to the first surface of the coating , and wherein one or more growth domains of the plurality of growth domains comprise a plurality of at least partially melted and solidified particles characterized in that the plurality of growth domains comprise an intra-domain density of at least 75%, wherein the intra-domain density is the density of material forming the coating contained within the growth domain .
Decorative element, comprising - an elongate carrier body , and - a plurality of gemstones , in particular faceted gemstones, on an adhesive layer on the carrier body , wherein for each of the gemstones there is a minimum position and a maximum position relative to the surface of the carrier body , characterised in that more than 60% of the gemstones are held in a position in which the height (H) of the gemstone relative to the surface of the carrier body is smaller than or equal to the arithmetic mean of the height (Hmin) in the minimum position and the height (Hmax) in the maximum position . - an elongate carrier body , and - a plurality of gemstones , in particular faceted gemstones,
An aircraft surveillance system comprising an LPWAN network made up of pieces of measuring equipment and an LPWAN reception terminal , the LPWAN reception terminal also being adapted to be connected to maintenance equipment of the aircraft, each piece of measuring equipment comprising: • a sensor (15; 20; 24; 27) arranged to measure a parameter of the aircraft; • an LPWAN antenna and an LPWAN transmitter arranged to transmit measurement data produced by the sensor to the LPWAN reception terminal; • an independent power source that powers the piece of measuring equipment; • a main cut-off member connected between the independent power source and the LPWAN transmitter; and • a main control component arranged to monitor operating parameters of the LPWAN transmitter and to open and close the main cut-off member selectively as a function of the operating parameters. • a sensor (15; 20; 24; 27) arranged to measure a parameter of the aircraft; • an LPWAN antenna and an LPWAN transmitter arranged to transmit measurement data produced by the sensor to the LPWAN reception terminal; • an independent power source that powers the piece of measuring equipment; • a main cut-off member connected between the independent power source and the LPWAN transmitter; and • a main control component arranged to monitor operating parameters of the LPWAN transmitter and to open and close the main cut-off member selectively as a function of the operating parameters.
A hot melt ink composition, comprising: at least one wax, and at least one conductive agent, wherein the composition has a conductivity of from about 10 μS/cm to about 200 μS/cm at 120°C in a melted state, and wherein the composition has a density of at least 0.8 g/mL. at least one wax, and at least one conductive agent,
A brachytherapy instrument wherein the brachytherapy instrument comprises a brachytherapy applicator provided with a hollow channel, said instrument further comprising a body, wherein the body is provided with at least one marker comprising a material suitable to be visualized using an ultrasonic and magnetic resonance imaging technique, wherein the marker consist of or includes at least one coating, characterised in that the marker is an MR visible marker provided at pre-determined reference points suitable for carrying out dose planning for the brachytherapy treatment wherein the marker indicates source dwell positions within the brachytherapy instrument, the MR visible marker being coated on the body structured for being received in the hollow channel of the brachytherapy applicator.