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A method for failover in an HBase system, wherein the method is applied to a first worker node in the HBase system and comprises: acquiring a write-ahead logging, WAL, file from a management node in the HBase system, wherein the WAL file comprises WAL sub-files of a plurality of table fragments in a second worker node in the HBase system when the second worker node fails; splitting the WAL file to obtain the WAL sub-files of the plurality of table fragments; determining , based on the WAL sub-files of the plurality of table fragments, updated data of the plurality of table fragments in a memory of the second worker node when the second worker node fails; writing the updated data of the plurality of table fragments into a hard disk of the first worker node, characterized in that splitting the WAL file occurs in a memory of the first worker node and in that the method further comprises: sending the updated data of the plurality of table fragments to another worker node in the HBase system for backup; and after writing the updated data of the plurality of table fragments into the hard disk of the first worker node and backuping the updated data of the plurality of table fragments to the another worker node, allowing the table fragment to be read and written. acquiring a write-ahead logging, WAL, file from a management node in the HBase system, wherein the WAL file comprises WAL sub-files of a plurality of table fragments in a second worker node in the HBase system when the second worker node fails; splitting the WAL file to obtain the WAL sub-files of the plurality of table fragments; determining , based on the WAL sub-files of the plurality of table fragments, updated data of the plurality of table fragments in a memory of the second worker node when the second worker node fails; writing the updated data of the plurality of table fragments into a hard disk of the first worker node, characterized in that splitting the WAL file occurs in a memory of the first worker node and in that the method further comprises: sending the updated data of the plurality of table fragments to another worker node in the HBase system for backup; and after writing the updated data of the plurality of table fragments into the hard disk of the first worker node and backuping the updated data of the plurality of table fragments to the another worker node, allowing the table fragment to be read and written. sending the updated data of the plurality of table fragments to another worker node in the HBase system for backup; and after writing the updated data of the plurality of table fragments into the hard disk of the first worker node and backuping the updated data of the plurality of table fragments to the another worker node, allowing the table fragment to be read and written.
A backing component configured to receive and attenuate transmitted acoustic signals from a transducer element in an ultrasound probe , the backing component comprising: a unitary structure of a first material and a second material , and a variation in packing density of the first material across at least a portion of a thickness of the backing component , characterized in that the variation in packing density of the first material provides a variable attenuation property in a Z-axis direction of the backing component and controls the impedance of acoustic signals travelling in the backing component , wherein the Z-axis direction of the backing component is the direction of thickness of the backing component and the direction in which ultrasound waves travel inside the ultrasound probe .
An axle for the chassis of a road vehicle for transporting goods comprising a transverse axle body intended to support wheels and comprising an outer peripheral surface provided, at each end, with a bearing surface for mounting a longitudinal suspension arm for suspending an axle, characterised in that the axle further comprises at least one fairing fixed to the outer peripheral surface of the axle body and provided with at least one protrusion (44; 50) located transversely between the bearing surfaces for mounting the outer peripheral surface of the axle body , projecting vertically upwards relative to said outer peripheral surface and shaped to prevent a person from stabilising on the axle body in the area of said protrusion.
Use of a thermoplastic elastomer composition in the manufacture of expanded particles, the thermoplastic elastomer composition comprising: a thermoplastic elastomer having crystallinity and being selected from the group consisting of an amide-based elastomer, an olefin-based elastomer, and an ester-based elastomer; and a pigment, wherein the pigment is present in an amount of 0.05 to 3.0 parts by mass, per 100 parts by mass of the thermoplastic elastomer. a thermoplastic elastomer having crystallinity and being selected from the group consisting of an amide-based elastomer, an olefin-based elastomer, and an ester-based elastomer; and a pigment, wherein the pigment is present in an amount of 0.05 to 3.0 parts by mass, per 100 parts by mass of the thermoplastic elastomer.
A vehicle control system comprising a speed control system, the speed control system being configured automatically to attempt to cause a vehicle to operate in accordance with a target speed value by causing a first vehicle speed value determined according to a first predetermined method to become or be maintained substantially equal to the predetermined target speed value at least in part by causing application of positive drive torque to one or more wheels by means of a powertrain , wherein the speed control system is configured to impose a constraint on the amount of driving torque that may be demanded of the powertrain, characterised in that the constraint depends on the target speed value and a second vehicle speed value determined according to a second predetermined method, said second predetermined method being based on the mean speed of the driven wheels of the vehicle.
A control system for use in a perfusion system during the end phases of perfusion support, the perfusion system comprising a pump to circulate blood from a reservoir via a main blood line towards an outlet , the control system configured to restrict the flow rate of blood in a venous line in which blood is permitted to flow from an inlet towards an outlet, wherein the venous line is for draining blood into the reservoir , wherein the control system comprises: a first flow sensor configured to determine a first flow value indicative of the venous flow rate in the venous line , a controller configured to process the first flow value, an adjustable restriction responsive to the controller, wherein the adjustable restriction is configured to reduce the venous flow rate in the venous line to maintain a flow rate that does not exceed a restriction threshold; wherein the pump is responsive to the controller, and wherein the controller is configured to modulate operation of the pump to maintain the throughput towards the outlet at a pre-determined output flow rate, and wherein the control system further comprises: means configured to determine a second flow value indicative of the flow rate in the main blood line , wherein said means comprises either: a separate second flow sensor; or an arrangement deriving the second flow value from pump parameters or from operational characteristics of the pump, and wherein the controller is configured to determine a difference between the second flow value and the pre-determined output flow rate, and to adjust pump parameters to reduce the difference. a first flow sensor configured to determine a first flow value indicative of the venous flow rate in the venous line , a controller configured to process the first flow value, an adjustable restriction responsive to the controller, wherein the adjustable restriction is configured to reduce the venous flow rate in the venous line to maintain a flow rate that does not exceed a restriction threshold; wherein the pump is responsive to the controller, and wherein the controller is configured to modulate operation of the pump to maintain the throughput towards the outlet at a pre-determined output flow rate, and wherein the control system further comprises: means configured to determine a second flow value indicative of the flow rate in the main blood line , wherein said means comprises either: a separate second flow sensor; or an arrangement deriving the second flow value from pump parameters or from operational characteristics of the pump, and wherein the controller is configured to determine a difference between the second flow value and the pre-determined output flow rate, and to adjust pump parameters to reduce the difference.
Sole device for shoes, in particular for ballet shoes, comprising a backbone sole with a plurality of vertebral bodies , which are connected to one another by joint portions , and intermediate spaces , associated with the joint portions , between the vertebral bodies , wherein the sole device further comprises a plurality of sticks for exchangeably inserting into the intermediate spaces , wherein at least two of the plurality of sticks exhibit different thicknesses and/or cross-sections, and at least one of the intermediate spaces is configured such as to receive alternatively sticks with different thicknesses and/or cross-sections, conferring different course runs to the joint portion which is associated with this intermediate space .
A method, comprising: conveying a pipe inspection tool into a wellbore having at least a first pipe positioned within a second pipe , the pipe inspection tool including an electromagnetic sensor (118,204,400,700,702,800,802a-n,804a-m) having one or more x-coils and one or more y-coils ,; transmitting at least one excitation signal from the one or more x-coils and one or more y-coils of the electromagnetic sensor (118,204,400,700, 702,800,802a-n,804a-m); receiving and measuring a first response signal derived from the at least one excitation signal at one of the one or more x-coils of the electromagnetic sensor (118,204,400,700,702,800,802a-n,804a-m); receiving and measuring a second response signal derived from the at least one excitation signal at one of the one or more y-coils ; and processing the first and second response signals to determine at least one azimuthal characteristic of the second pipe . conveying a pipe inspection tool into a wellbore having at least a first pipe positioned within a second pipe , the pipe inspection tool including an electromagnetic sensor (118,204,400,700,702,800,802a-n,804a-m) having one or more x-coils and one or more y-coils ,; transmitting at least one excitation signal from the one or more x-coils and one or more y-coils of the electromagnetic sensor (118,204,400,700, 702,800,802a-n,804a-m); receiving and measuring a first response signal derived from the at least one excitation signal at one of the one or more x-coils of the electromagnetic sensor (118,204,400,700,702,800,802a-n,804a-m); receiving and measuring a second response signal derived from the at least one excitation signal at one of the one or more y-coils ; and processing the first and second response signals to determine at least one azimuthal characteristic of the second pipe .
An augmented reality display system , comprising: a spatial light modulator operatively coupled to an image source for projecting light associated with one or more frames of image data; an eye tracking system to determine a focus of a user's eyes; a variable focus element, VFE, coupled to a set of optics for focusing at least a frame of the one or more frames of image data on a depth plane based at least in part on the focus of the user's eyes; and characterized in that the augmented reality display system further comprises: a plurality of switchable polymer-dispersed liquid crystal, PDLC, diffusers that may be dynamically turned on and off to increase a numerical aperture of the light associated with one or more frames of image data; wherein the number of PDLC diffusers in the plurality corresponds to a number of depth planes in which the system is configured to generate images. a spatial light modulator operatively coupled to an image source for projecting light associated with one or more frames of image data; an eye tracking system to determine a focus of a user's eyes; a variable focus element, VFE, coupled to a set of optics for focusing at least a frame of the one or more frames of image data on a depth plane based at least in part on the focus of the user's eyes; and characterized in that the augmented reality display system further comprises: a plurality of switchable polymer-dispersed liquid crystal, PDLC, diffusers that may be dynamically turned on and off to increase a numerical aperture of the light associated with one or more frames of image data; wherein the number of PDLC diffusers in the plurality corresponds to a number of depth planes in which the system is configured to generate images. a plurality of switchable polymer-dispersed liquid crystal, PDLC, diffusers that may be dynamically turned on and off to increase a numerical aperture of the light associated with one or more frames of image data; wherein the number of PDLC diffusers in the plurality corresponds to a number of depth planes in which the system is configured to generate images.
A method for creating an output soundfield signal from an input soundfield signal , the method including the steps of: (a) forming at least one delayed soundfield signal from said input soundfield signal, (b) for each of said delayed soundfield signals, creating an acoustically transformed delayed soundfield signal , by an acoustic transformation process , and (c) combining together said acoustically transformed delayed soundfield signals and said input soundfield signal to produce said output soundfield signal. (a) forming at least one delayed soundfield signal from said input soundfield signal, (b) for each of said delayed soundfield signals, creating an acoustically transformed delayed soundfield signal , by an acoustic transformation process , and (c) combining together said acoustically transformed delayed soundfield signals and said input soundfield signal to produce said output soundfield signal.
A film capacitor (A, B), comprising: a main body portion comprising a dielectric film and a metal film ; and external electrodes , the external electrodes being disposed at a pair of opposing main body ends which are both ends in a width direction of the main body portion , respectively, the metal film comprising a first portion , connected to an external electrode of the external electrodes , which is disposed at one of the main body ends , a second portion disposed in the vicinity of the other main body end , with an insulating margin portion between the second portion and an external electrode of the external electrodes , and a third portion disposed between the first portion and the second portion in the width direction, a film thickness of the third portion being smaller than a film thickness of the second portion , and a film thickness of the first portion being larger than a film thickness of the second portion . a main body portion comprising a dielectric film and a metal film ; and external electrodes , the external electrodes being disposed at a pair of opposing main body ends which are both ends in a width direction of the main body portion , respectively, the metal film comprising a first portion , connected to an external electrode of the external electrodes , which is disposed at one of the main body ends , a second portion disposed in the vicinity of the other main body end , with an insulating margin portion between the second portion and an external electrode of the external electrodes , and a third portion disposed between the first portion and the second portion in the width direction, a film thickness of the third portion being smaller than a film thickness of the second portion , and a film thickness of the first portion being larger than a film thickness of the second portion .
Spacecraft comprising a main body and an attitude control system, said attitude control system comprising active attitude control means suitable for the 3-axis stabilisation of the attitude of said spacecraft, said attitude control system further comprising passive attitude control means suitable for generating, in cooperation with the Earth's magnetic field, a damping torque and comprising at least one passive damper , said at least one passive damper comprising an outer enclosure and an inner body that are configured such that: - said inner body is positioned inside said outer enclosure and is capable of moving in rotation inside said outer enclosure about at least one axis of rotation, - said outer enclosure comprises an inner surface and said inner body comprises an outer surface , said surfaces being separated by means of a viscous fluid , - said inner body is permanently magnetised, - said outer enclosure is fixed to the main body of said spacecraft for rotation therewith; the active attitude control means are at least one reaction wheel or at least one gyroscopic actuator. said attitude control system further comprising passive attitude control means suitable for generating, in cooperation with the Earth's magnetic field, a damping torque and comprising at least one passive damper , said at least one passive damper comprising an outer enclosure and an inner body that are configured such that: - said inner body is positioned inside said outer enclosure and is capable of moving in rotation inside said outer enclosure about at least one axis of rotation, - said outer enclosure comprises an inner surface and said inner body comprises an outer surface , said surfaces being separated by means of a viscous fluid , - said inner body is permanently magnetised, - said outer enclosure is fixed to the main body of said spacecraft for rotation therewith; - said inner body is positioned inside said outer enclosure and is capable of moving in rotation inside said outer enclosure about at least one axis of rotation, - said outer enclosure comprises an inner surface and said inner body comprises an outer surface , said surfaces being separated by means of a viscous fluid , - said inner body is permanently magnetised, - said outer enclosure is fixed to the main body of said spacecraft for rotation therewith; the active attitude control means are at least one reaction wheel or at least one gyroscopic actuator.
A method for quantitatively measuring strength and affinity of an interaction between a first membrane protein or part thereof and a second membrane or soluble protein or part thereof comprising: (a) providing a host mammalian cell including a detectable gene (reporter gene) having a binding site for a transcription factor, such that the detectable gene expresses a measurable detectable product when the detectable gene is transcriptionally activated; (b) expressing in the host mammalian cell the first protein or part thereof, the first protein or part thereof being attached through a suitable first linker to a C-terminal sub-domain of a human ubiquitin (Cub) and the transcription factor; (c) expressing in the host mammalian cell the second protein or part thereof, the second protein or part thereof being attached to a wild-type N-terminal sub-domain of the human ubiquitin protein (Nub) through a second suitable linker; and (d) measuring an expression output of the detectable product as a measure of the amount of interaction between the first and the second proteins, wherein the first linker and the second linker is a peptide comprising the amino acid sequence (GGGGS)n, wherein "n" is an integer equal to or larger than 1, and wherein the detectable gene includes a fluorescent reporter gene and the detectable product is luciferase. (a) providing a host mammalian cell including a detectable gene (reporter gene) having a binding site for a transcription factor, such that the detectable gene expresses a measurable detectable product when the detectable gene is transcriptionally activated; (b) expressing in the host mammalian cell the first protein or part thereof, the first protein or part thereof being attached through a suitable first linker to a C-terminal sub-domain of a human ubiquitin (Cub) and the transcription factor; (c) expressing in the host mammalian cell the second protein or part thereof, the second protein or part thereof being attached to a wild-type N-terminal sub-domain of the human ubiquitin protein (Nub) through a second suitable linker; and (d) measuring an expression output of the detectable product as a measure of the amount of interaction between the first and the second proteins, wherein the first linker and the second linker is a peptide comprising the amino acid sequence (GGGGS)n, wherein "n" is an integer equal to or larger than 1, and wherein the detectable gene includes a fluorescent reporter gene and the detectable product is luciferase.
A system for thermoformable film packaging of portioned products, the system including a mold assembly comprising at least one mold the shape of which corresponds to the shape of the portioned products, at least one thermoforming tool and at least one sealing tool , the system being adapted to package the portioned products in a lower thermoformable film which is shaped in the mold by means of the thermoforming tool and sealed with an upperfilm by means of the sealing tool , wherein each of the tools is translated back and forth between its position of pressure against the mold assembly and its position spaced from the mold assembly, characterized in that each form is made of a material having thermal conductivity of at most 0,5 W/(m·K), and in that each sealing tool is provided with an elastic heat conductive layer contacting the sealed film , the layer being made of a material having thermal conductivity of at least 3 W/(m·K).
A hearing aid device having a housing configured to be arranged behind the ear of a user with a tube leading air-borne acoustic signals into the ear canal or with a receiver/ loudspeaker arranged close to or in the ear canal, the hearing aid device comprising a chassis and a printed circuit board attached to the chassis , wherein the chassis comprises a first wall structure provided along one side of the chassis and a second wall structure extending along an opposite side of the chassis , the chassis comprises a longitudinal axis (X), a lateral axis (Y), and a transversal axis (Z), wherein the printed circuit board is to be received between the first wall structure and the second wall structure, the chassis being arranged in the housing, wherein the chassis comprises an attachment member of a first type configured to restrict the motion of the printed circuit board in a first direction (Z) along the transversal axis (Z),and an attachment member of a second type configured to restrict the motion of the printed circuit board in a second direction (X, Y, Z) being different from the first direction, the second direction being along the longitudinal axis (X) and/or the lateral axis (Y), the attachment members of the first and second types are integrated parts of the chassis .