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A method of monitoring an additive manufacturing process in which a directed energy source is used to create a weld pool at an exposed build surface of a mass of powdered material, and selectively fuse the powdered material to form a workpiece (W), whereby an apparatus is used for performing the method, the apparatus comprising a table , a powder supply , a scraper or recoater , an overflow container , a build platform surrounded by a build chamber , a directed energy source , and a beam steering apparatus , all surrounded by an enclosure , wherein the method comprises measuring acoustic energy generated by the weld pool to generate a measured acoustic profile, comparing the measured acoustic profile to the baseline acoustic profile representative of a known good workpiece (W), wherein a difference between the measured acoustic profile and the baseline acoustic profile indicates the presence of a defect in the workpiece (W), and controlling at least one aspect of the additive manufacturing process in response to the measured acoustic profile by taking a discrete action in response to the acoustic signal profile deviating from the baseline acoustic profile, wherein the discrete action is stopping the additive manufacturing process; further comprising monitoring a position of the weld pool while measuring the acoustic signal; wherein the position of weld pool is monitored by two or more spaced-apart acoustic sensors positioned at known locations relative to the mass of powdered material. an apparatus is used for performing the method, the apparatus comprising a table , a powder supply , a scraper or recoater , an overflow container , a build platform surrounded by a build chamber , a directed energy source , and a beam steering apparatus , all surrounded by an enclosure , wherein the method comprises measuring acoustic energy generated by the weld pool to generate a measured acoustic profile, comparing the measured acoustic profile to the baseline acoustic profile representative of a known good workpiece (W), wherein a difference between the measured acoustic profile and the baseline acoustic profile indicates the presence of a defect in the workpiece (W), and controlling at least one aspect of the additive manufacturing process in response to the measured acoustic profile by taking a discrete action in response to the acoustic signal profile deviating from the baseline acoustic profile, wherein the discrete action is stopping the additive manufacturing process; further comprising monitoring a position of the weld pool while measuring the acoustic signal; wherein the position of weld pool is monitored by two or more spaced-apart acoustic sensors positioned at known locations relative to the mass of powdered material.
An intracorporeal biopsy marker , for marking a site within living tissue of a host, characterized in that the marker comprises: a body of porous hydroxyapatite whose physical properties permit the body to be distinguished from human soft tissue under visualization using ultrasonic and radiation imaging modalities, wherein the porosity of the body changes from dense at the center , to porous toward the surface and then back to dense at the surface . a body of porous hydroxyapatite whose physical properties permit the body to be distinguished from human soft tissue under visualization using ultrasonic and radiation imaging modalities, wherein the porosity of the body changes from dense at the center , to porous toward the surface and then back to dense at the surface .
A process for the preparation of particles of highly porous surface coating comprising the following steps in the given order: i) providing a nanoparticulate or microparticulate material carrying functional groups or providing and coating of the surface(s) of a nanoparticulate or microparticulate material with compounds carrying functional groups, ii) inserting a spacer group by reaction with the functional group of step i), iii) if necessary, activation of the surface(s) with functional groups, which coordinate to a metal ion by electron donor function or which can form a dative bond, provided that the spacer group in step ii) does not already contain such a group, iv) contacting the particles with a solution of a metal cation, v) washing step for removing unbound metal ions, vi) contacting the particles with a solution of an organic ligand molecule with electron donor function, vii) washing step for removing unbound ligand molecules, viii) repeating the steps iv) - vii) until a coating of the desired thickness on the particle surface is achieved, the particles being freely suspended during the entire procedure. i) providing a nanoparticulate or microparticulate material carrying functional groups or providing and coating of the surface(s) of a nanoparticulate or microparticulate material with compounds carrying functional groups, ii) inserting a spacer group by reaction with the functional group of step i), iii) if necessary, activation of the surface(s) with functional groups, which coordinate to a metal ion by electron donor function or which can form a dative bond, provided that the spacer group in step ii) does not already contain such a group, iv) contacting the particles with a solution of a metal cation, v) washing step for removing unbound metal ions, vi) contacting the particles with a solution of an organic ligand molecule with electron donor function, vii) washing step for removing unbound ligand molecules, viii) repeating the steps iv) - vii) until a coating of the desired thickness on the particle surface is achieved, the particles being freely suspended during the entire procedure.
A method for handling offshore parts , comprising the steps of providing at least one handling device having at least one floating member with first and second mutually opposite portions between which a transitional surface at least partially extends and defines an interior , and at least one offshore part receiving portion formed in said interior adapted to at least partially receive the offshore part , the method comprising installing the floating member in the offshore part so that it at least partially surrounds the outer surface of the offshore part such that said offshore part floats on the water, and driving the offshore part to an intended destination, wherein the method further comprises the step of upending the offshore part by immersing one end thereof in the water for erecting the offshore part by adjusting floatability of the floating member , characterized in that the floating member is conical in shape.
A method for analyzing a protein or peptide in a sample, the method comprising: contacting the sample comprising the protein or peptide to a paper triangle having a tip, wherein the paper triangle operates without pneumatic assistance; applying a voltage to the paper triangle such that an electric field is generated at the tip of the paper triangle so as to generate ions of the protein or peptide in the sample that are expelled from the tip; and analyzing the expelled ions, thereby analyzing the protein or peptide in the sample. contacting the sample comprising the protein or peptide to a paper triangle having a tip, wherein the paper triangle operates without pneumatic assistance; applying a voltage to the paper triangle such that an electric field is generated at the tip of the paper triangle so as to generate ions of the protein or peptide in the sample that are expelled from the tip; and analyzing the expelled ions, thereby analyzing the protein or peptide in the sample.
Method for managing a group (Gi) of connected objects (Oi), referred to as client objects, in a communications network comprising at least one local area network , said method being characterized in that it comprises the following steps: - assigning (E2, E65) at least one connected object (Oi) to the group (Gi) on the basis of at least one functional attribute (Fi) of said connected object; - encrypting (E72) a group encryption key (KGRi) for said group (Gi) using an object encryption key (KOi); - transmitting (E67), to said at least one connected object (Oi): - a group identifier (IDGRi), - and the encrypted group encryption key ({KGRi} KOi ). - assigning (E2, E65) at least one connected object (Oi) to the group (Gi) on the basis of at least one functional attribute (Fi) of said connected object; - encrypting (E72) a group encryption key (KGRi) for said group (Gi) using an object encryption key (KOi); - transmitting (E67), to said at least one connected object (Oi): - a group identifier (IDGRi), - and the encrypted group encryption key ({KGRi} KOi ). - a group identifier (IDGRi), - and the encrypted group encryption key ({KGRi} KOi ).
Extrusion device for extrudate of plastic comprising an extruder unit in which an extrudate is conveyed in a conveying device, wherein the extrudate emerges from an extruder nozzle of the extruder unit, wherein the extrusion device comprises a cutting device , arranged in the emergence area of the extruder nozzle , suitable for severing extrudate on the extruder nozzle still emerging from the extruder nozzle after stopping of the conveying procedure, wherein the cutting device is applied to the extrusion device in a pivotable manner about an axis and wherein the extruder nozzle is formed in such a way that in the area of its emergence end (14 a) it has a convexly curved surface, characterised in that the cutting device on its side facing the extruder nozzle is provided with a concavely curved surface, matched to this convexly curved surface, which during the cutting procedure moves along the convexly curved surface of the nozzle.
A lever device for hydraulically actuating the brake or the clutch of a vehicle equipped with a handlebar, comprising at least one pump assembly comprising: - a pump body comprising connection means to the handlebar of a vehicle, said pump body delimiting a cavity , - at least one piston operatively associated with said pump body so as to be suitable for sliding inside said cavity along a direction of thrust (X-X); and wherein said lever device further comprises at least one control lever assembly rotatably associated with said pump body so as to rotate about a pivot axis (Y-Y), said control lever assembly being directly or indirectly connected to said piston ; said control lever assembly comprises at least one control lever ; and wherein said piston comprises a piston bottom which defines, with cylinder walls of the pump body , at least one chamber for housing the actuation fluid of the brake or clutch of the vehicle, wherein at least one of said cylinder walls of the pump body is interrupted to delimit the least one supply channel , which is suitable for putting said chamber into fluid communication with at least one associable fluid tank; and wherein said piston bottom is movable with respect to said cylinder walls of the pump body , within: - at least an end position, wherein the volume of said chamber is maximum, - and at least a first operating position, wherein said piston bottom fluidly isolates said chamber from said supply channel , said piston defining a stroke free play between said end position and said first operating position; and wherein said lever device comprises, between said control lever assembly and said pump body , a stroke free play adjustment device which is suitable for adjusting the distance along the direction of thrust (X-X) between said end position and said first operating position, characterised in that said control lever assembly comprises a portion of hub opposite to said control lever with respect to said pivot axis (Y-Y), wherein said pump body comprises at least one abutment surface , adapt to form an abutment reference for said portion of hub 16, wherein said portion of hub of the control lever assembly is associated with said stroke free play adjustment device , wherein said stroke free play adjustment device extends between said hub portion of the control lever assembly and said abutment surface of the pump body allowing to modify the inclination of said control lever with respect to said pump body and with respect to said thrust direction (X-X). - a pump body comprising connection means to the handlebar of a vehicle, said pump body delimiting a cavity , - at least one piston operatively associated with said pump body so as to be suitable for sliding inside said cavity along a direction of thrust (X-X); - at least an end position, wherein the volume of said chamber is maximum, - and at least a first operating position, wherein said piston bottom fluidly isolates said chamber from said supply channel ,
A piezoelectric MEMS transducer (520; 820), formed in a body of semiconductor material having a central axis (S) and a peripheral area (30A; 230A), the body comprising: a plurality of beams (539; 839) extending transversely to the central axis and having a first end (541; 841) and a second end (542; 842), the first end of the beams being coupled to the peripheral area of the body and the second end facing the central axis; a membrane (532; 832) extending transversely to the central axis and underneath the plurality of beams; and a pillar (534; 834) extending parallel to the central axis and connected to the second end of the beams and the membrane; the transducer further comprising a plurality of piezoelectric sensing elements (550; 550'; 850; 850') arranged on the plurality of beams, the plurality of piezoelectric sensing elements (550; 550'; 850; 850') comprising a first subset of piezoelectric sensing elements (550; 850), each arranged at the first end (541; 841) of a respective beam, characterized in that the plurality of piezoelectric sensing elements (550'; 850') further comprises a second subset of piezoelectric sensing elements (550'; 850'), each arranged at the second end (542; 842) of a respective beam. a plurality of beams (539; 839) extending transversely to the central axis and having a first end (541; 841) and a second end (542; 842), the first end of the beams being coupled to the peripheral area of the body and the second end facing the central axis; a membrane (532; 832) extending transversely to the central axis and underneath the plurality of beams; and a pillar (534; 834) extending parallel to the central axis and connected to the second end of the beams and the membrane; the transducer further comprising a plurality of piezoelectric sensing elements (550; 550'; 850; 850') arranged on the plurality of beams, the plurality of piezoelectric sensing elements (550; 550'; 850; 850') comprising a first subset of piezoelectric sensing elements (550; 850), each arranged at the first end (541; 841) of a respective beam, characterized in that the plurality of piezoelectric sensing elements (550'; 850') further comprises a second subset of piezoelectric sensing elements (550'; 850'), each arranged at the second end (542; 842) of a respective beam.
A switched-capacitor amplifier, comprising: - a comparator having input terminals and an output terminal; - a sample capacitor having a first terminal coupled to an input terminal of the switched-capacitor amplifier and having a second terminal coupled to one of the input terminals of the comparator ; - an amplification capacitor having a first terminal coupled to the one of the input terminals of the comparator and having a second terminal coupled through a first switch to a discharge current source and through a second switch to a charge current source ; - a controller configured to operate the first and second switches in dependence on an output signal (Vc) of the comparator during a coarse discharging phase and a fine charging phase respectively; and - a closed loop control circuit configured to determine the delay of the comparator and control an offset of the comparator in response to the determined delay, - wherein the closed loop control circuit comprises a time-to-digital converter configured to determine the charge time of the sample capacitor during the fine charge phase to to determine a signal (DTDC) being proportionally dependent on the delay of the comparator , wherein the signal is fed back to the comparator to set an offset of the comparator, - wherein the closed loop control circuit further comprises an integrator connected between the time-to-digital converter and the comparator , wherein the closed loop control circuit further comprises a terminal to preset a signal (Dc) that is subtracted from the signal (DTDC) dependent on the delay of the comparator. - a comparator having input terminals and an output terminal; - a sample capacitor having a first terminal coupled to an input terminal of the switched-capacitor amplifier and having a second terminal coupled to one of the input terminals of the comparator ; - an amplification capacitor having a first terminal coupled to the one of the input terminals of the comparator and having a second terminal coupled through a first switch to a discharge current source and through a second switch to a charge current source ; - a controller configured to operate the first and second switches in dependence on an output signal (Vc) of the comparator during a coarse discharging phase and a fine charging phase respectively; and - a closed loop control circuit configured to determine the delay of the comparator and control an offset of the comparator in response to the determined delay, - wherein the closed loop control circuit comprises a time-to-digital converter configured to determine the charge time of the sample capacitor during the fine charge phase to to determine a signal (DTDC) being proportionally dependent on the delay of the comparator , wherein the signal is fed back to the comparator to set an offset of the comparator, - wherein the closed loop control circuit further comprises an integrator connected between the time-to-digital converter and the comparator ,
Method (TFI_MD) for modelling sets of acoustic transfer functions specific to an individual according to a multiplicity of directions in space, in which a set of acoustic transfer functions (tf 1,di U , ...tf N,di U ) that are specific to an individual (U) in a given direction (di) of the multiplicity of directions is determined (TFI_DT) depending on the result (r di U ) of a statistical analysis (ST_NLZ) of a plurality of distinct stimuli ({(s 1,di j , ... s N,di j ))} j ) emitted in the direction of the individual (U), a stimulus being dependent on at least one set of predetermined acoustic transfer functions that are associated with the given direction (di), and on responses ({S j , di U } j ) received from the individual (U) to each emitted stimulus, characterized in that each distinct stimulus (s 1,di j ... s N,di j ) results from the addition (+) of noise (n j ) to a set of average acoustic transfer functions (avg{tf 1,di k } k ...avg{tf N,di k } k ) that are associated with the given direction (di), said average acoustic transfer functions being calculated depending on sets of acoustic transfer functions, which acoustic transfer functions are recorded in a database (tf_bdd) of acoustic transfer functions and associated with the given direction (di).
User equipment of a radio communication system including the user equipment, a base station, and a core network apparatus, the user equipment comprising: a reception unit configured to receive information indicating one or more types of NAS protocols supported by the core network apparatus from the base station; a selection unit configured to select a type of a NAS protocol to be transmitted to the core network apparatus based on the information indicating the one or more types of NAS protocols received by the reception unit; and a transmission unit configured to transmit a NAS message of the type of NAS protocol selected by the selection unit to the core network apparatus, wherein the user equipment supports both an LTE NAS protocol and a 5G NAS protocol. a reception unit configured to receive information indicating one or more types of NAS protocols supported by the core network apparatus from the base station; a selection unit configured to select a type of a NAS protocol to be transmitted to the core network apparatus based on the information indicating the one or more types of NAS protocols received by the reception unit; and a transmission unit configured to transmit a NAS message of the type of NAS protocol selected by the selection unit to the core network apparatus, wherein the user equipment supports both an LTE NAS protocol and a 5G NAS protocol.
A color ceramic, wherein a content of zirconia that includes a stabilizer is 80% by mass or greater, and a zirconia crystal and a solid solution crystal where manganese is incorporated into a cobalt aluminate crystal to provide a solid solution are contained therein, and wherein no grain of manganese oxide is contained therein and a dark blue color is presented where, in CIE 1976 L*a*b* color space, a lightness index L* is 5 or greater and 25 or less, a chromaticness index a* is -20 or greater and 10 or less, and a chromaticness index b* is -40 or greater and -5 or less.
A filter for a smoking article , the filter comprising: at least one plug of filter material surrounded by a plug wrap , wherein the plug of filter material comprises at least two segments being longitudinally aligned and rotatably mounted about a common longitudinal axis, at least one of the segments comprising at least one perforation formed in the plug wrap to allow air intake into the filter in use; a tipping paper surrounding the plug wrap , said tipping paper comprising a first part attached to a first of the two segments of the filter plug and a second part attached to the second segment of the plug wrap and comprising at least one aperture formed therein, the tipping paper parts and filter plug segments being arranged such that the respective aperture and perforation of the tipping paper and the filter plug can be superimposed upon rotation of one of the filter plug segments about its longitudinal axis to vary the filter ventilation; and at least one frangible capsule in the plug of filter material, said capsule containing a substance for altering the characteristics of an air stream passing through the filter in use, wherein the at least one frangible capsule and the perforation and aperture in the filter plug and tipping paper are offset from each other longitudinally in the filter; wherein, in use, the characteristics of the smoke may be altered additionally to the filter ventilation by breaking the frangible capsule . at least one plug of filter material surrounded by a plug wrap , wherein the plug of filter material comprises at least two segments being longitudinally aligned and rotatably mounted about a common longitudinal axis, at least one of the segments comprising at least one perforation formed in the plug wrap to allow air intake into the filter in use; a tipping paper surrounding the plug wrap , said tipping paper comprising a first part attached to a first of the two segments of the filter plug and a second part attached to the second segment of the plug wrap and comprising at least one aperture formed therein, the tipping paper parts and filter plug segments being arranged such that the respective aperture and perforation of the tipping paper and the filter plug can be superimposed upon rotation of one of the filter plug segments about its longitudinal axis to vary the filter ventilation; and at least one frangible capsule in the plug of filter material, said capsule containing a substance for altering the characteristics of an air stream passing through the filter in use, wherein the at least one frangible capsule and the perforation and aperture in the filter plug and tipping paper are offset from each other longitudinally in the filter; wherein, in use, the characteristics of the smoke may be altered additionally to the filter ventilation by breaking the frangible capsule .