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A power generation system comprising: an electronic control unit coupled to a generator to generate electrical power; a DC storage or source device ; an AC power bus coupled to said generator and connected to an AC inverter ; and a bi-directional conversion unit coupled between said AC power bus and said DC storage or source device, said bi-directional conversion unit being capable of transitioning between a first direction wherein power flows from said power bus to said DC storage or source device and a second direction wherein power flows from said DC storage or source device to said AC power bus and wherein said DC storage or source device is a battery; characterised in that the generator is coupled to an engine of a motor vehicle so that the required mechanical power is supplied by the rotational energy of the engine, and when the generator is actively generating electrical power, battery power is used to compensate for a drop in the voltage level of the AC power bus , to provide power to an AC load without interruption when the AC power bus is experiencing a load surge, thereby avoiding experiencing the reduction in engine RPM as a result of a sudden torque being applied to the engine. an electronic control unit coupled to a generator to generate electrical power; a DC storage or source device ; an AC power bus coupled to said generator and connected to an AC inverter ; and a bi-directional conversion unit coupled between said AC power bus and said DC storage or source device, said bi-directional conversion unit being capable of transitioning between a first direction wherein power flows from said power bus to said DC storage or source device and a second direction wherein power flows from said DC storage or source device to said AC power bus and wherein said DC storage or source device is a battery; characterised in that the generator is coupled to an engine of a motor vehicle so that the required mechanical power is supplied by the rotational energy of the engine, and when the generator is actively generating electrical power, battery power is used to compensate for a drop in the voltage level of the AC power bus , to provide power to an AC load without interruption when the AC power bus is experiencing a load surge, thereby avoiding experiencing the reduction in engine RPM as a result of a sudden torque being applied to the engine.
Multidimensional tool for assessing the risk of falling in older people consisting of a trolley comprising two consecutive levels of instruments wherein: - a first level of the two consecutive levels of the multidimensional tool comprises digital stopwatches , a bioimpedance scale , a metronome , mattresses , a digital medium with an instruction manual and installation tutorial for a computer application, and with an installation of all the functions of the computer application that allows for the recording of results and obtaining of a risk developed specifically for the multidimensional tool, and a tutorial that allows, through the computer application, for a substitution of tests performed on the bioimpedance scale to assess body composition, and an alternative dynamic model for bioimpedance which combines results of other variables of body composition to calculate the risk of falling; - a second of the two consecutive levels of the multidimensional tool comprises a 150cm anthropometric tape , a 20m measuring tape , flat markers , retractable cones 30cm in height , a 30cm ruler , a 50cm ruler , a stadiometer , threaded dumbbell handles , dumbbell weights , and writing media ; wherein the multidimensional tool is suitable for the realization of tests to evaluate the strength of the lower limbs, agility and dynamic balance; wherein the multidimensional tool is made from thermo-molded plastic material and has the dimensions of 150mm in height, 360mm in width and 460mm in length. - a first level of the two consecutive levels of the multidimensional tool comprises digital stopwatches , a bioimpedance scale , a metronome , mattresses , a digital medium with an instruction manual and installation tutorial for a computer application, and with an installation of all the functions of the computer application that allows for the recording of results and obtaining of a risk developed specifically for the multidimensional tool, and a tutorial that allows, through the computer application, for a substitution of tests performed on the bioimpedance scale to assess body composition, and an alternative dynamic model for bioimpedance which combines results of other variables of body composition to calculate the risk of falling; - a second of the two consecutive levels of the multidimensional tool comprises a 150cm anthropometric tape , a 20m measuring tape , flat markers , retractable cones 30cm in height , a 30cm ruler , a 50cm ruler , a stadiometer , threaded dumbbell handles , dumbbell weights , and writing media ; wherein the multidimensional tool is suitable for the realization of tests to evaluate the strength of the lower limbs, agility and dynamic balance; wherein the multidimensional tool is made from thermo-molded plastic material and has the dimensions of 150mm in height, 360mm in width and 460mm in length.
A computer-implemented method, comprising: displaying content on a display of a computing device ; detecting at the border of the display of the computing device using a touch sensor a first gesture from a user; and in response to detecting the first gesture at the border of the display , changing from a current mode of operation of the computing device to a search mode of operation being usable to perform a search; detecting on the display of the computing device using the touch sensor a second gesture from the user with regard to a content displayed on the display of the computing device , the second gesture identifying subject matter to be searched; and automatically causing a search to be performed based at least in part on the identified subject matter in response to completion of the second gesture; and displaying results from the search in a floating window overlaid on the content on the display. displaying content on a display of a computing device ; detecting at the border of the display of the computing device using a touch sensor a first gesture from a user; and in response to detecting the first gesture at the border of the display , changing from a current mode of operation of the computing device to a search mode of operation being usable to perform a search; detecting on the display of the computing device using the touch sensor a second gesture from the user with regard to a content displayed on the display of the computing device , the second gesture identifying subject matter to be searched; and automatically causing a search to be performed based at least in part on the identified subject matter in response to completion of the second gesture; and displaying results from the search in a floating window overlaid on the content on the display.
A method for detecting node outage in a mesh network , comprising: during a first time period: detecting, by a first node (106, 108a-108h) of the mesh network , a set of signals originating from a second node (106, 108a-108h) of the mesh network tracked by the first node (106, 108a-108h), wherein the set of signals comprises RF alive beacons and communication messages transmitted by the second node (106, 108a-108h), the RF alive beacons indicating an operational status of the second node (106, 108a-108h), and wherein the first time period corresponds to at least a single RF alive beacon interval; during a second time period, subsequent to the first time period: determining, at the first node (106, 108a-108h), whether a threshold number of the RF alive beacon intervals have passed since receiving a most recent signal from the second node (106, 108a-108h); in response to determining that the threshold number of RF alive beacon intervals have passed: outputting, from the first node (106, 108a-108h), a ping to the second node (106, 108a-108h) requesting a response to the ping; and when no response to the ping is received from the second node (106, 108a-108h) within a response period, transmitting, by the first node (106, 108a-108h), an outage alarm message to a node in a next topologically higher layer of the mesh network , the outage alarm message comprising an identification of the second node (106, 108a-108h). during a first time period: detecting, by a first node (106, 108a-108h) of the mesh network , a set of signals originating from a second node (106, 108a-108h) of the mesh network tracked by the first node (106, 108a-108h), wherein the set of signals comprises RF alive beacons and communication messages transmitted by the second node (106, 108a-108h), the RF alive beacons indicating an operational status of the second node (106, 108a-108h), and wherein the first time period corresponds to at least a single RF alive beacon interval; during a second time period, subsequent to the first time period: determining, at the first node (106, 108a-108h), whether a threshold number of the RF alive beacon intervals have passed since receiving a most recent signal from the second node (106, 108a-108h); in response to determining that the threshold number of RF alive beacon intervals have passed: outputting, from the first node (106, 108a-108h), a ping to the second node (106, 108a-108h) requesting a response to the ping; and when no response to the ping is received from the second node (106, 108a-108h) within a response period, transmitting, by the first node (106, 108a-108h), an outage alarm message to a node in a next topologically higher layer of the mesh network , the outage alarm message comprising an identification of the second node (106, 108a-108h).
A method of additive manufacturing, the method comprising: receiving , continuously, solid polymer material in form of at least one first strand and at least one second strand , liquifying at least a part of only the surfaces of the at least one first strand and the at least one second strand, attaching the liquified at least part of the surfaces of the at least one first strand and the at least one second strand, wherein the attachment of the at least one first strand and the at least one second strand is achieved by a re-solidification of the liquefied at least parts of the surfaces to yield monolithic attachment, and pressing the at least one first strand and the at least one second strand against each other to enhance the attachment, thus forming a stripe which is simultaneously or consecutively attached as added material to a substrate . receiving , continuously, solid polymer material in form of at least one first strand and at least one second strand , liquifying at least a part of only the surfaces of the at least one first strand and the at least one second strand, attaching the liquified at least part of the surfaces of the at least one first strand and the at least one second strand, wherein the attachment of the at least one first strand and the at least one second strand is achieved by a re-solidification of the liquefied at least parts of the surfaces to yield monolithic attachment, and pressing the at least one first strand and the at least one second strand against each other to enhance the attachment, thus forming a stripe which is simultaneously or consecutively attached as added material to a substrate .
An electrode for a medical device comprising a monolithic substrate having at least one surface comprising a continuous pattern, wherein the continuous pattern is formed by at least one set of hollow lines, wherein the hollow lines of the at least one set of hollow lines have a line depth in the range of from 2 to 200 μm, and wherein the at least one set of hollow lines forms the boundaries of repeating elements. wherein the continuous pattern is formed by at least one set of hollow lines, wherein the hollow lines of the at least one set of hollow lines have a line depth in the range of from 2 to 200 μm, and wherein the at least one set of hollow lines forms the boundaries of repeating elements.
An immobilized enzyme reactor (IMER) preserving optimum enzyme thermal stability and activity at protein denaturing conditions, wherein said IMER comprises the following components: a) at least one enzyme; and b) an extended hydrophilic polymer coating immobilizing said enzyme to a supporting material, wherein said extended hydrophilic polymer is: sized to be precluded from the interior structure of said enzyme; and making at least one hydrophilic modification to said enzyme's exterior residues, wherein the interior of the enzyme is made more hydrophobic through the use of a hydrophobic modifier sized to penetrate said enzyme and making at least one modification to said enzyme's interior residue. a) at least one enzyme; and b) an extended hydrophilic polymer coating immobilizing said enzyme to a supporting material, wherein said extended hydrophilic polymer is: sized to be precluded from the interior structure of said enzyme; and making at least one hydrophilic modification to said enzyme's exterior residues, wherein the interior of the enzyme is made more hydrophobic through the use of a hydrophobic modifier sized to penetrate said enzyme and making at least one modification to said enzyme's interior residue. sized to be precluded from the interior structure of said enzyme; and making at least one hydrophilic modification to said enzyme's exterior residues, wherein the interior of the enzyme is made more hydrophobic through the use of a hydrophobic modifier sized to penetrate said enzyme and making at least one modification to said enzyme's interior residue.
A vehicular ladder including: a body comprising a first plastic; and one or more first teeth arranged on the body, characterised in that one or more second teeth , having a different tooth profile compared to the one or more first teeth , are arranged on the body , the one or more first teeth and the one or more second teeth include a second plastic that is different to the first plastic, and the body is moulded around portions of the one or more first teeth and around portions of the one or more second teeth , and the first plastic has a higher impact resistance compared to the second plastic. a body comprising a first plastic; and one or more first teeth arranged on the body, characterised in that one or more second teeth , having a different tooth profile compared to the one or more first teeth , are arranged on the body , the one or more first teeth and the one or more second teeth include a second plastic that is different to the first plastic, and the body is moulded around portions of the one or more first teeth and around portions of the one or more second teeth , and the first plastic has a higher impact resistance compared to the second plastic.
A component pickup method for holding and picking up a component (P) supplied in a lined up state using a component holding device , the component pickup method comprising: holding the component (P) that is at a pickup position (F) using the component holding device ; characterized in that: while holding the component (P) as is with the component holding device , moving the component holding device a specified distance (L1) in a first direction towards a component (P) adjacent to the held component (P), then moving the component holding device in a direction opposite to the first direction, and then raising the component holding device . holding the component (P) that is at a pickup position (F) using the component holding device ; characterized in that: while holding the component (P) as is with the component holding device , moving the component holding device a specified distance (L1) in a first direction towards a component (P) adjacent to the held component (P), then moving the component holding device in a direction opposite to the first direction, and then raising the component holding device .
Method of covering workpieces , of which at least a portion or portions are preferably of wood, engineered wood, plastics materials or the like, with a covering material , the method having the following steps: provision of a functional layer able to be made adhesive by the input of energy, infeed of the covering material to a workpiece to be covered, at least partial activation of the functional layer by the application of a heated gas to the functional layer , the heated gas being dispensed onto the functional layer through at least one exit opening and being at a pressure of at least 3 bars in the region of the at least one exit opening , and joining of the covering material to the workpiece by means of the activated functional layer , characterised in that the exit opening is at a distance of not more than 10 mm from the functional layer . provision of a functional layer able to be made adhesive by the input of energy, infeed of the covering material to a workpiece to be covered, at least partial activation of the functional layer by the application of a heated gas to the functional layer , the heated gas being dispensed onto the functional layer through at least one exit opening and being at a pressure of at least 3 bars in the region of the at least one exit opening , and joining of the covering material to the workpiece by means of the activated functional layer , characterised in that the exit opening is at a distance of not more than 10 mm from the functional layer .
An ice detection system for use with an aircraft , the system comprising: at least a thermochromic device to sense a temperature of freestream air relative to a temperature threshold; at least a hydrochromic device to sense an amount of moisture in the freestream air relative to a moisture threshold; a first optical sensor associated with the thermochromic device and configured to sense or monitor a change in color of the thermochromic device and a second optical sensor associated with the hydrochromic device and configured to sense a change in color of the hydrochromic device; a controller , communicatively coupled both to the first optical sensor and to the second optical sensor, to detect an icing condition in response to the thermochromic device sensing a temperature that is less than or equal to the temperature threshold and the hydrochromic device sensing an amount moisture that exceeds the moisture threshold; at least a first heater associated with the thermochromic device and at least a second heater associated with the hydrochromic device ; said controller being configured to activate the first or the second heater when both the thermochromic device senses a temperature that is less than or equal to the temperature threshold and the hydrochromic device senses an amount moisture that exceeds the moisture threshold. at least a thermochromic device to sense a temperature of freestream air relative to a temperature threshold; at least a hydrochromic device to sense an amount of moisture in the freestream air relative to a moisture threshold; a first optical sensor associated with the thermochromic device and configured to sense or monitor a change in color of the thermochromic device and a second optical sensor associated with the hydrochromic device and configured to sense a change in color of the hydrochromic device; a controller , communicatively coupled both to the first optical sensor and to the second optical sensor, to detect an icing condition in response to the thermochromic device sensing a temperature that is less than or equal to the temperature threshold and the hydrochromic device sensing an amount moisture that exceeds the moisture threshold; at least a first heater associated with the thermochromic device and at least a second heater associated with the hydrochromic device ; said controller being configured to activate the first or the second heater when both the thermochromic device senses a temperature that is less than or equal to the temperature threshold and the hydrochromic device senses an amount moisture that exceeds the moisture threshold.
A plunger for a dispenser, the plunger being configured to be slidably fitted in a syringe , wherein the plunger is made of an elastic resin material and includes a large diameter body portion provided with a ring-shaped contact surface that is configured to contact an inner wall surface of the syringe , a rear opening formed in a backside of the large diameter body portion , and a small diameter body portion provided with a front opening , and wherein the front opening is formed in a size allowing a liquid material to be directly pressed by pressurized air, and allowing at least the plunger to move following a fall in water head position, which is caused with discharge and consumption of the liquid material , characterized in that the front opening is made up of a plurality of openings that are divided by one or more bridging members . wherein the plunger is made of an elastic resin material and includes a large diameter body portion provided with a ring-shaped contact surface that is configured to contact an inner wall surface of the syringe , a rear opening formed in a backside of the large diameter body portion , and a small diameter body portion provided with a front opening , and wherein the front opening is formed in a size allowing a liquid material to be directly pressed by pressurized air, and allowing at least the plunger to move following a fall in water head position, which is caused with discharge and consumption of the liquid material , characterized in that the front opening is made up of a plurality of openings that are divided by one or more bridging members .
A device for delivering a fluid into a biological tissue, the device comprising: (a) a hollow microneedle integrally formed with, and projecting from a surface of, a substrate ; and (b) a guide element spaced from said substrate, said guide element providing at least one tissue-contact surface substantially circumscribing said substrate and defining a tissue contact plane oblique to said surface of said substrate , characterized in that said at least one tissue-contact surface is spaced away from said substrate so as to avoid said at least one tissue-contact surface applying pressure to the biological tissue in a region of formation of an intradermal bleb distal to said hollow microneedle when a fluid is delivered into the biological tissue via said hollow microneedle, and in that said guide element is rigidly mounted in fixed spatial relation to said substrate , said substrate projecting outwards from said tissue contact plane. (a) a hollow microneedle integrally formed with, and projecting from a surface of, a substrate ; and (b) a guide element spaced from said substrate, said guide element providing at least one tissue-contact surface substantially circumscribing said substrate and defining a tissue contact plane oblique to said surface of said substrate ,