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A method for detecting concealed dangerous objects in microwave images, characterized by : obtaining at least two adjacent microwave images of the same dangerous object at different angles, each of which contains a body; obtaining a body-region image from each of the microwave images; obtaining an image of detected dangerous-object areas from each body-region image, and performing an edge extraction on each of the images of detected dangerous-object areas to obtain a first edge image of each of the microwave images; performing edge detection on each body-region image to obtain a second edge image of each of the microwave images; performing a first edge filtering operation on the first edge image and the second edge image to obtain dangerous-object edges of each of the microwave images; performing a registration operation and a second edge filtering operation on the dangerous-object edges of each of the microwave images to obtain a rough dangerous-object contour; performing a regional-binarization operation on the rough dangerous-object contour to obtain a first dangerous-object area; and filtering the first dangerous-object area to obtain a second dangerous-object area. obtaining at least two adjacent microwave images of the same dangerous object at different angles, each of which contains a body; obtaining a body-region image from each of the microwave images; obtaining an image of detected dangerous-object areas from each body-region image, and performing an edge extraction on each of the images of detected dangerous-object areas to obtain a first edge image of each of the microwave images; performing edge detection on each body-region image to obtain a second edge image of each of the microwave images; performing a first edge filtering operation on the first edge image and the second edge image to obtain dangerous-object edges of each of the microwave images; performing a registration operation and a second edge filtering operation on the dangerous-object edges of each of the microwave images to obtain a rough dangerous-object contour; performing a regional-binarization operation on the rough dangerous-object contour to obtain a first dangerous-object area; and filtering the first dangerous-object area to obtain a second dangerous-object area.
A hand-held biopsy sampling instrument comprising: a member configured for effectively dispensing an anesthetic to a selected biopsy site, a member configured for taking a biopsy sample from the biopsy site, and a housing for the anesthetic dispensing member and the biopsy sample taking member , the housing having an aperture therein, the housing further comprises an extension and retraction mechanism configured to enable the anesthetic dispensing member and biopsy sample taking member to be held in offset positions relative to the aperture , characterized in that the aperture is adapted to be placed into contact directly against a biopsy site on the skin of a user, and in that the extension and retraction mechanism is further configured to enable the anesthetic dispensing member and biopsy sample taking member to be alternately brought into alignment with the aperture for extension therethrough, to sequentially provide an anesthetic to the selected biopsy site and to take a biopsy sample from the anesthetized biopsy site, without necessity for removal of the instrument from contact with the biopsy site. a member configured for effectively dispensing an anesthetic to a selected biopsy site, a member configured for taking a biopsy sample from the biopsy site, and a housing for the anesthetic dispensing member and the biopsy sample taking member , the housing having an aperture therein, the housing further comprises an extension and retraction mechanism configured to enable the anesthetic dispensing member and biopsy sample taking member to be held in offset positions relative to the aperture , characterized in that the aperture is adapted to be placed into contact directly against a biopsy site on the skin of a user, and in that the extension and retraction mechanism is further configured to enable the anesthetic dispensing member and biopsy sample taking member to be alternately brought into alignment with the aperture for extension therethrough, to sequentially provide an anesthetic to the selected biopsy site and to take a biopsy sample from the anesthetized biopsy site, without necessity for removal of the instrument from contact with the biopsy site.
Carbon fibers having an elongation of 1.4 % or more and a density of 1.79 g/cm 3 or less, and satisfying the relationship represented by formula and one of the relationships represented by formulas to : La ≥ 1 La ≤ − 0.5 + 0.01 × TM , when 170 ≤ TM ≤ 230 La ≤ − 37.3 + 0.17 × TM , when 230 < TM ≤ 240 La ≤ − 2.5 + 0.025 × TM , when 240 < TM ≤ 300 and La ≤ 2 + 0.01 × TM , when 300 < TM where La is a crystal size in nm in a direction parallel to an axis of the fibers measured with X-ray diffraction, and TM is a tensile modulus in GPa, where the tensile properties are measured according to the method specified in the description.
A method performed by a transmitting node in a wireless local area network, the method comprising: obtaining first and second traffic flows for transmitting to a receiving node, wherein the first traffic flow is categorised into a first category based on a reliability requirement associated with the first traffic flow, wherein the second traffic flow is categorised into a second category based on a reliability requirement associated with the second traffic flow, wherein the first and second categories are different; selecting a first link adaptation process from a plurality of link adaptation processes for the first category, and a second link adaptation process from the plurality of link adaptation processes for the second category, wherein the first and second link adaptation processes are different and the second category is associated with lower reliability requirement than the first category; and transmitting the first traffic flow to the receiving node based on the first link adaptation process and transmitting the second traffic flow to the receiving node based on the second link adaptation process, wherein the second link adaptation process comprises: updating information relating to one or more of a probability of success and an expected throughput associated with at least one sample data rate, and the method is characterised in that the first link adaptation process comprises: selecting a first data rate from the at least one sample data rate based on the updated information from the second link adaptation process. obtaining first and second traffic flows for transmitting to a receiving node, wherein the first traffic flow is categorised into a first category based on a reliability requirement associated with the first traffic flow, wherein the second traffic flow is categorised into a second category based on a reliability requirement associated with the second traffic flow, wherein the first and second categories are different; selecting a first link adaptation process from a plurality of link adaptation processes for the first category, and a second link adaptation process from the plurality of link adaptation processes for the second category, wherein the first and second link adaptation processes are different and the second category is associated with lower reliability requirement than the first category; and transmitting the first traffic flow to the receiving node based on the first link adaptation process and transmitting the second traffic flow to the receiving node based on the second link adaptation process, wherein the second link adaptation process comprises: updating information relating to one or more of a probability of success and an expected throughput associated with at least one sample data rate, and the method is characterised in that the first link adaptation process comprises: selecting a first data rate from the at least one sample data rate based on the updated information from the second link adaptation process.
Filter paper insert for producing a brewed beverage, with a first side wall and a second side wall , which are connected together at opposite sides respectively by a seam or a fold edge , and which are connected together by way of a base seam , wherein an opening for filling the filter paper insert is formed opposite the base seam , wherein the base seam has a shape departing from a straight line, wherein at least two deeper drains and a more highly positioned connecting piece , which connects the at least two drains , are formed at the base seam , wherein the volume in the region of the drains is formed to be substantially funnel-shaped when the filter paper insert is opened, characterised in that the base seam has two angled sections which form an angle smaller than 160°.
A targeted therapeutic agent comprising a compound of formula (I): B - L - D (I), wherein: B is a low molecular weight binding moiety for Carbonic Anhydrase IX (CAIX), wherein said binding moiety comprises a terminal group of formula (T2): D is a drug moiety; and L is a linker group that undergoes cleavage in vivo for releasing said drug moiety in an active form, wherein said linker L comprises a 1,2,3-triazole ring, wherein said drug moiety and binder moiety are linked to 1 and 4 positions of the triazole ring and the 5 position of the triazole ring is also optionally substituted. B is a low molecular weight binding moiety for Carbonic Anhydrase IX (CAIX), wherein said binding moiety comprises a terminal group of formula (T2): D is a drug moiety; and L is a linker group that undergoes cleavage in vivo for releasing said drug moiety in an active form, wherein said linker L comprises a 1,2,3-triazole ring, wherein said drug moiety and binder moiety are linked to 1 and 4 positions of the triazole ring and the 5 position of the triazole ring is also optionally substituted.
A bed comprising a support surface defined by a plurality of support members , wherein: each support member is mounted for movement in a direction substantially normal to the support surface; at least some of the support members are resiliently urged towards an unloaded position by means of a spring ; and a damping system is provided for damping vibrations of the spring ; characterised in that the damping system is arranged to engage with the spring when the support member is in the unloaded position and to disengage with the spring when the support member is loaded. each support member is mounted for movement in a direction substantially normal to the support surface; at least some of the support members are resiliently urged towards an unloaded position by means of a spring ; and a damping system is provided for damping vibrations of the spring ; characterised in that the damping system is arranged to engage with the spring when the support member is in the unloaded position and to disengage with the spring when the support member is loaded.
An apparatus for performing thermotherapy on at least a portion of a tissue site , said apparatus comprises: a heating probe comprising an energy emitting area ; said heating probe is connectable to an energy source for heating said portion of tissue by said energy emitting area ; a sleeve configured to be interstitially inserted in said portion of a tissue ; wherein said heating probe is arrangable in said sleeve (160. 200, 300, 430, 510), and said sleeve (160. 200, 300, 430, 510) is configured to be slid along said heating probe in a distal and/or proximal direction for positioning of said energy emitting area in said portion of tissue for controlling said thermotherapy; and said energy emitting area is a light emitting area being an optical fibre which is at least partially a diffuser; said diffuser is a structured writing being micro-modifications ; characterized in that said micro-modifications are burnt into a core and/or cladding and/or buffer of the optical fibre and said micro-modifications are arranged on one or more sectional planes, wherein said sectional planes lie substantially perpendicular to the optical waveguide axis of the optical fibre. a heating probe comprising an energy emitting area ; said heating probe is connectable to an energy source for heating said portion of tissue by said energy emitting area ; a sleeve configured to be interstitially inserted in said portion of a tissue ; wherein said heating probe is arrangable in said sleeve (160. 200, 300, 430, 510), and said sleeve (160. 200, 300, 430, 510) is configured to be slid along said heating probe in a distal and/or proximal direction for positioning of said energy emitting area in said portion of tissue for controlling said thermotherapy; and said energy emitting area is a light emitting area being an optical fibre which is at least partially a diffuser; said diffuser is a structured writing being micro-modifications ; characterized in that said micro-modifications are burnt into a core and/or cladding and/or buffer of the optical fibre and said micro-modifications are arranged on one or more sectional planes, wherein said sectional planes lie substantially perpendicular to the optical waveguide axis of the optical fibre.
A method for manufacturing a 3D item comprising an electronic component , wherein the method comprises the step of printing with a fused deposition modeling 3D printer a 3D printable material to provide said 3D item , wherein the 3D printable material comprises said electronic component , wherein the fused deposition modeling 3D printer comprises a printer nozzle , wherein the method further comprises the steps of providing upstream of the printer nozzle a filament of 3D printable material , and creating upstream of the printer nozzle an assembly of the filament and the electronic component .
A pump comprising: a housing ; a stator disposed inside the housing ; a pump gear disposed to correspond to the stator and including an external gear and an internal gear ; and a magnet disposed on the external gear , wherein the magnet includes a first outer circumferential surface , wherein the external gear includes a second outer circumferential surface , and characterized in that the curvature of the first outer circumferential surface is smaller than the curvature of the second outer circumferential surface , wherein the external gear includes an accommodating groove in which the magnet formed on the second outer circumferential surface is being disposed, and wherein the accommodating groove includes a bottom surface and a side surface connected to the bottom surface , and wherein the side surface includes a first region inclined at a first angle and a second region inclined at a second angle. a housing ; a stator disposed inside the housing ; a pump gear disposed to correspond to the stator and including an external gear and an internal gear ; and a magnet disposed on the external gear , wherein the magnet includes a first outer circumferential surface , wherein the external gear includes a second outer circumferential surface , and characterized in that the curvature of the first outer circumferential surface is smaller than the curvature of the second outer circumferential surface , wherein the external gear includes an accommodating groove in which the magnet formed on the second outer circumferential surface is being disposed, and wherein the accommodating groove includes a bottom surface and a side surface connected to the bottom surface , and wherein the side surface includes a first region inclined at a first angle and a second region inclined at a second angle.
Hydraulic line coupling , in particular for a hydraulic brake or coupling of handlebar-operated vehicles, which has a line connection piece with an extension for connecting a hydraulic line and a housing , in which the line connection piece can be arranged which comprises a passage connected to the hydraulic line, characterized in that a pressure chamber housing is arranged in the housing in such a way that the housing receives a pressure prevailing in the pressure chamber housing , the pressure chamber of the pressure chamber housing being connected to the passage of the line connection piece .
An industrial machine comprising: a bolting apparatus supported by a chassis ; a first sensor configured to acquire first data relating to a mine surface, wherein the first sensor is a camera and the first data is an image of the mine surface; a controller connected to the first sensor ; and a second sensor connected to the controller and acquiring second data to allow the controller to identify a location of a roof bolt relative to a reference location by comparing the first data with the second data, wherein the second sensor is at least one selected from the group consisting of a second camera, a laser, and an ultrasonic transducer; characterized in that the controller is configured to: analyze the first data and the second data to determine locations of roof bolts on the mine surface; and simultaneously establish the location of and install a new roof bolt based on a prior roof bolt location or locations and determine whether previously installed roof bolts match a roof bolting plan or other spacing criteria. a bolting apparatus supported by a chassis ; a first sensor configured to acquire first data relating to a mine surface, wherein the first sensor is a camera and the first data is an image of the mine surface; a controller connected to the first sensor ; and a second sensor connected to the controller and acquiring second data to allow the controller to identify a location of a roof bolt relative to a reference location by comparing the first data with the second data, wherein the second sensor is at least one selected from the group consisting of a second camera, a laser, and an ultrasonic transducer; analyze the first data and the second data to determine locations of roof bolts on the mine surface; and simultaneously establish the location of and install a new roof bolt based on a prior roof bolt location or locations and determine whether previously installed roof bolts match a roof bolting plan or other spacing criteria.
Method for cleaning an interior of a vehicle , comprising the following steps: blowing air into the interior by means of at least one air-admission device with at least one air inlet , extracting the blown-in air by suction from the interior by means of at least one air suction-extraction device with at least one air outlet such that dirt particles and/or dust are removed from the interior of the vehicle through the at least one air outlet by means of an air stream , wherein the air stream is at least intermittently guided exclusively into specific regions of the interior of the vehicle , wherein, for this purpose, the at least one air inlet and/or the at least one air outlet are/is operated in a direction-dependent manner such that dirt particles and/or dust are driven in a targeted manner to the at least one air outlet through the interior . blowing air into the interior by means of at least one air-admission device with at least one air inlet , extracting the blown-in air by suction from the interior by means of at least one air suction-extraction device with at least one air outlet such that dirt particles and/or dust are removed from the interior of the vehicle through the at least one air outlet by means of an air stream , wherein the air stream is at least intermittently guided exclusively into specific regions of the interior of the vehicle , wherein, for this purpose, the at least one air inlet and/or the at least one air outlet are/is operated in a direction-dependent manner such that dirt particles and/or dust are driven in a targeted manner to the at least one air outlet through the interior .
A method of trimming at least a portion of an edge (23a-d) of a personalized document comprising: positioning a trimming device with respect to a personalized document that has a major surface and an edge (23a-d) being a periphery of the major surface, where the trimming device is a mechanical trimming device that includes a holder block and a blade mounted to the holder block and a laser configured to emit a laser beam in a direction generally perpendicular to the XY plane, the blade includes a blade body that defines a side surface and a guide surface , a blade edge is defined at one end of the guide surface, and the guide surface is positioned parallel to the edge of the personalized document when the blade edge trims the edge of the personalized document; and trimming, via the trimming device, at least a portion of the edge of the personalized document by moving the trimming device along the edge of the personalized document in a direction generally parallel to the major surface. positioning a trimming device with respect to a personalized document that has a major surface and an edge (23a-d) being a periphery of the major surface, where the trimming device is a mechanical trimming device that includes a holder block and a blade mounted to the holder block and a laser configured to emit a laser beam in a direction generally perpendicular to the XY plane, the blade includes a blade body that defines a side surface and a guide surface , a blade edge is defined at one end of the guide surface, and the guide surface is positioned parallel to the edge of the personalized document when the blade edge trims the edge of the personalized document; and trimming, via the trimming device, at least a portion of the edge of the personalized document by moving the trimming device along the edge of the personalized document in a direction generally parallel to the major surface.
A self-lubricating tampon applicator (10; 10'; 10"), comprising: a barrel having an insertion end portion and a proximal end portion opposite said insertion end portion and having a continuous side wall extending therebetween that defines an interior area; wherein said continuous side wall defines an aperture adjacent said insertion end portion ; a tampon initially positioned in said interior area of said barrel ; a piercing member positioned in said interior area intermediate said tampon and said aperture ; a reservoir (60; 60'; 60") containing a lubricant positioned in said interior area between said tampon and said piercing member ; a plunger mounted in said barrel and having a first end engaging a proximal end of said tampon , said plunger having a cylindrical configuration selectively slidable from a starter configuration extending away from the proximal end portion of the barrel to a deployed configuration positioned inside the barrel ; wherein pressure applied to said plunger causes said plunger to urge said tampon and said reservoir (60; 60'; 60") downstream within said interior area of said barrel and said reservoir (60; 60'; 60") to be pierced by said piercing member , the lubricant from said reservoir (60; 60'; 60") being urged through said aperture . a barrel having an insertion end portion and a proximal end portion opposite said insertion end portion and having a continuous side wall extending therebetween that defines an interior area; wherein said continuous side wall defines an aperture adjacent said insertion end portion ; a tampon initially positioned in said interior area of said barrel ; a piercing member positioned in said interior area intermediate said tampon and said aperture ; a reservoir (60; 60'; 60") containing a lubricant positioned in said interior area between said tampon and said piercing member ; a plunger mounted in said barrel and having a first end engaging a proximal end of said tampon , said plunger having a cylindrical configuration selectively slidable from a starter configuration extending away from the proximal end portion of the barrel to a deployed configuration positioned inside the barrel ; wherein pressure applied to said plunger causes said plunger to urge said tampon and said reservoir (60; 60'; 60") downstream within said interior area of said barrel and said reservoir (60; 60'; 60") to be pierced by said piercing member , the lubricant from said reservoir (60; 60'; 60") being urged through said aperture .