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A method of determining a length of a rod for use in spine correction surgery using a system with a a processor and a memory comprising: identifying a segment of the spine requiring correction using an image of the spine stored in the memory, the segment including a first point at a first end of the segment and a second point at a second end of the segment; determining a first size and a first position of a first circle based on the image by using the processor such that a portion of the first circle is generally aligned with a curve of the segment and the first circle passes adjacent to or through the first point and the second point; modifying the first circle to define a second circle by using the processor, the second circle having a second size and a second position based on the image such that the second circle passes adjacent to or through the first point and the second point, a portion of the second circle representing a post-surgical alignment of the segment; measuring, by the processor, a length of the portion of the second circle; and using the length of the portion of the second circle to determine the length of the rod where the rod is used in conjunction with pedicle screws to correct the spine. identifying a segment of the spine requiring correction using an image of the spine stored in the memory, the segment including a first point at a first end of the segment and a second point at a second end of the segment; determining a first size and a first position of a first circle based on the image by using the processor such that a portion of the first circle is generally aligned with a curve of the segment and the first circle passes adjacent to or through the first point and the second point; modifying the first circle to define a second circle by using the processor, the second circle having a second size and a second position based on the image such that the second circle passes adjacent to or through the first point and the second point, a portion of the second circle representing a post-surgical alignment of the segment; measuring, by the processor, a length of the portion of the second circle; and using the length of the portion of the second circle to determine the length of the rod where the rod is used in conjunction with pedicle screws to correct the spine.
A magnetic tunnel junction MTJ element, comprising: a seed layer on a substrate , wherein the seed layer includes Ta/Mg/NiCr, TaN/Mg/NiCr, TaN/Mg/NiFeCr, Ta/NiCr, Ta/NiFeCr, or Ta/Mg/NiFeCr configuration; a synthetic antiferromagnet formed on the seed layer, consisting of: (a) a plurality of x+1 magnetic sub-layers (22a-22d) having perpendicular magnetic anisotropy PMA and made of CoM where M is a metal with a M content greater than 0% and less than 5 atomic% and x is from 1 to 15; and (b) x non-magnetic spacers (23a-23c) that are formed in an alternating configuration with the x+1 magnetic sub-layers to form a laminated stack of layers wherein a magnetic sub-layer is a bottom layer in the stack, a magnetic sub-layer is a top layer in the stack, and wherein each nonmagnetic spacer has a top surface and a bottom surface that forms an interface with an adjoining magnetic sub-layer thereby establishing antiferromagnetic coupling between the adjoining magnetic sub-layers and inducing PMA in the adjoining magnetic sub-layers wherein M is one of Ti and Hf; a tunnel barrier contacting the synthetic antiferromagnet; a free layer contacting the tunnel barrier; and a capping layer on the synthetic antiferromagnet. a seed layer on a substrate , wherein the seed layer includes Ta/Mg/NiCr, TaN/Mg/NiCr, TaN/Mg/NiFeCr, Ta/NiCr, Ta/NiFeCr, or Ta/Mg/NiFeCr configuration; a synthetic antiferromagnet formed on the seed layer, consisting of: (a) a plurality of x+1 magnetic sub-layers (22a-22d) having perpendicular magnetic anisotropy PMA and made of CoM where M is a metal with a M content greater than 0% and less than 5 atomic% and x is from 1 to 15; and (b) x non-magnetic spacers (23a-23c) that are formed in an alternating configuration with the x+1 magnetic sub-layers to form a laminated stack of layers wherein a magnetic sub-layer is a bottom layer in the stack, a magnetic sub-layer is a top layer in the stack, and wherein each nonmagnetic spacer has a top surface and a bottom surface that forms an interface with an adjoining magnetic sub-layer thereby establishing antiferromagnetic coupling between the adjoining magnetic sub-layers and inducing PMA in the adjoining magnetic sub-layers wherein M is one of Ti and Hf; (a) a plurality of x+1 magnetic sub-layers (22a-22d) having perpendicular magnetic anisotropy PMA and made of CoM where M is a metal with a M content greater than 0% and less than 5 atomic% and x is from 1 to 15; and (b) x non-magnetic spacers (23a-23c) that are formed in an alternating configuration with the x+1 magnetic sub-layers to form a laminated stack of layers wherein a magnetic sub-layer is a bottom layer in the stack, a magnetic sub-layer is a top layer in the stack, and wherein each nonmagnetic spacer has a top surface and a bottom surface that forms an interface with an adjoining magnetic sub-layer thereby establishing antiferromagnetic coupling between the adjoining magnetic sub-layers and inducing PMA in the adjoining magnetic sub-layers wherein M is one of Ti and Hf; a tunnel barrier contacting the synthetic antiferromagnet; a free layer contacting the tunnel barrier; and a capping layer on the synthetic antiferromagnet.
An apparatus for the hardness adjustment of individual support elements of a support apparatus, in particular of an undermattress, having a hardness adjustment element, in particular a hardness adjustment ring , which is rotatable about a vertical axis (I) between a first position having a first spring hardness of the individual support element and a second position having a second spring hardness of the individual support element , wherein at least two hardness adjustment elements are connected to one another via a connecting rod such that the two hardness adjustment elements rotate together and in the same sense, characterized in that the hardness adjustment elements have cams which are configured to support spring arms of the associated individual support element , with, in the assembled state, the spring arms being supported by cams of a lower height in the first position and being supported by cams of a greater height with respect thereto in the second position, and/or with, in the assembled state, the spring arms being supported by cams of a lower hardness in the first position and being supported by cams of a greater hardness with respect thereto in the second position.
A method implemented in a wireless communication device comprising a transceiver with an antenna array for determining an Angle of Arrival, AOA, of a wireless signal received at the wireless communication device according to the phase difference between adjacent antenna elements of the antenna array, the method comprising: estimating (s310) the AOA of the wireless signal; determining (s320) that the estimated AOA is ambiguous; acquiring (s330) signal strength measurements for the wireless signal received at two other wireless communication devices, which are located substantively symmetrically about a normal of said wireless communication device's antenna array; and disambiguating (s340) the estimated AOA based on a comparison of the acquired signal strength measurements. estimating (s310) the AOA of the wireless signal; determining (s320) that the estimated AOA is ambiguous; acquiring (s330) signal strength measurements for the wireless signal received at two other wireless communication devices, which are located substantively symmetrically about a normal of said wireless communication device's antenna array; and disambiguating (s340) the estimated AOA based on a comparison of the acquired signal strength measurements.
A fluorescent material comprising: a nitride fluorescent material comprising La, Ce, Si, and N; and a first phosphorus compound disposed on a surface of the nitride fluorescent material, wherein the first phosphorus compound comprises at least one selected from the group consisting of lanthanum phosphate, lanthanum hydrogen phosphate, and hydrates thereof, and wherein a content of phosphorus atoms in the fluorescent material is 0.07% by mass or higher and 0.8% by mass or lower. a nitride fluorescent material comprising La, Ce, Si, and N; and a first phosphorus compound disposed on a surface of the nitride fluorescent material, wherein the first phosphorus compound comprises at least one selected from the group consisting of lanthanum phosphate, lanthanum hydrogen phosphate, and hydrates thereof, and wherein a content of phosphorus atoms in the fluorescent material is 0.07% by mass or higher and 0.8% by mass or lower.
An assembly to connect a panel to a support member , the assembly comprising: a saddle fitting that extends from the support member , the saddle fitting comprising first and second plates that are spaced apart by a gap that receives the panel ; an index fitting configured to engage with an opening in the panel , the index fitting comprising: a flange with an inner side and an opposing outer side , the inner side configured to contact against a first face of the panel at the opening ; a boss that extends outward from the inner side of the flange and is sized to fit within the opening in the panel , the boss comprising a face at an end away from the flange ; a back fitting with an inner side configured to contact against a second face of the panel at the opening , the back fitting further comprising an opening that aligns with the opening in the panel ; one or more fasteners that extend through the boss and connect the saddle fitting to the index fitting ; and the index fitting sized for the boss to extend through the opening in the panel and the opening in the back fitting with the inner side of the flange in contact against the first face of the panel , the index fitting further sized to fit within the gap in the saddle fitting with the outer side of the flange in contact with the first plate and the face of the boss in contact with the second plate . a saddle fitting that extends from the support member , the saddle fitting comprising first and second plates that are spaced apart by a gap that receives the panel ; an index fitting configured to engage with an opening in the panel , the index fitting comprising: a flange with an inner side and an opposing outer side , the inner side configured to contact against a first face of the panel at the opening ; a boss that extends outward from the inner side of the flange and is sized to fit within the opening in the panel , the boss comprising a face at an end away from the flange ; a flange with an inner side and an opposing outer side , the inner side configured to contact against a first face of the panel at the opening ; a boss that extends outward from the inner side of the flange and is sized to fit within the opening in the panel , the boss comprising a face at an end away from the flange ; a back fitting with an inner side configured to contact against a second face of the panel at the opening , the back fitting further comprising an opening that aligns with the opening in the panel ; one or more fasteners that extend through the boss and connect the saddle fitting to the index fitting ; and the index fitting sized for the boss to extend through the opening in the panel and the opening in the back fitting with the inner side of the flange in contact against the first face of the panel , the index fitting further sized to fit within the gap in the saddle fitting with the outer side of the flange in contact with the first plate and the face of the boss in contact with the second plate .
A system for metering a plurality of seeds, the system comprising: a seed meter comprising; a seed disk housing having a seed inlet , a seed outlet , and a chamber therebetween and a seed disk mounted within the chamber of the seed disk housing; the system further comprising a motor having an output shaft and a gear mounted thereon, the gear being engageable with the seed disk and operable to rotate the seed disk relative to the seed disk housing ; and a mount fixed relative to the motor , the mount having a non-planar engagement surface ; characterized in that the seed meter further comprises a hook attached to the seed disk housing , the hook having a non-planar engagement surface engageable with the engagement surface of the mount. a seed meter comprising; a seed disk housing having a seed inlet , a seed outlet , and a chamber therebetween and a seed disk mounted within the chamber of the seed disk housing; the system further comprising a motor having an output shaft and a gear mounted thereon, the gear being engageable with the seed disk and operable to rotate the seed disk relative to the seed disk housing ; and a mount fixed relative to the motor , the mount having a non-planar engagement surface ; characterized in that the seed meter further comprises a hook attached to the seed disk housing , the hook having a non-planar engagement surface engageable with the engagement surface of the mount.
A medical assembly for minimally invasively implanting a valve in the heart at a valve deployment site comprising: a valve configured for endovascular introduction and implantation and configured and sized to replace a native heart valve; an anchor configured and sized for endovascular introduction for anchoring to an anchoring site on an intracardiac wall ; a tether assembly including at least one cord connected to said anchor and said valve for operatively connecting said valve and said anchor ; a removable valve delivery system for positioning and sealing the valve ; and a removable anchor delivery system for introducing said anchor and tether assembly endovascularly, CHARACTERIZED in that said anchor delivery system comprising a delivery guide defining a lumen wherein said anchor and said tether assembly are introduced within said lumen and said anchor delivery system comprising an anchor delivery rod removably positioned within said delivery lumen . a valve configured for endovascular introduction and implantation and configured and sized to replace a native heart valve; an anchor configured and sized for endovascular introduction for anchoring to an anchoring site on an intracardiac wall ; a tether assembly including at least one cord connected to said anchor and said valve for operatively connecting said valve and said anchor ; a removable valve delivery system for positioning and sealing the valve ; and a removable anchor delivery system for introducing said anchor and tether assembly endovascularly, CHARACTERIZED in that said anchor delivery system comprising a delivery guide defining a lumen wherein said anchor and said tether assembly are introduced within said lumen and said anchor delivery system comprising an anchor delivery rod removably positioned within said delivery lumen .
A method of controlling the operation of a heat exchange unit or assembly comprising providing: an indirect heat exchange section (48, 57; 76, 77), an air cooler adjacent the indirect heat exchange section, the air cooler comprised of a moisture absorbent material (44; 74, 82; 91, 92), a water distribution system to provide water to the air cooler moisture absorbent material, a sump to collect water that is used by the air cooler, and a fan powered by a variable speed motor to draw air through the air cooler and into the indirect heat exchange section and outwardly from the heat exchange unit or assembly, wherein when water is being provided to the moisture absorbent material of the air cooler, the moisture absorbent material transfers moisture vapor to air drawn through the air cooler, such that the air drawn through the air cooler is cooled and the air drawn over the indirect heat exchange section is precooled, and wherein a control system (45; 75) is provided comprising a first sensing control device that senses the ambient outdoor condition, and when the ambient outdoor condition is above a preselected level, the water distribution system will provide water to the air cooler moisture absorbent material, wherein the air cooler moisture absorbent material is present in the form of pads (44; 74, 82; 91, 92), and that the pads can be moved from their position adjacent the indirect heat exchange section to allow air to bypass the air cooler and to be drawn by the fan into direct contact with the indirect heat exchange section. an indirect heat exchange section (48, 57; 76, 77), an air cooler adjacent the indirect heat exchange section, the air cooler comprised of a moisture absorbent material (44; 74, 82; 91, 92), a water distribution system to provide water to the air cooler moisture absorbent material, a sump to collect water that is used by the air cooler, and a fan powered by a variable speed motor to draw air through the air cooler and into the indirect heat exchange section and outwardly from the heat exchange unit or assembly, wherein when water is being provided to the moisture absorbent material of the air cooler, the moisture absorbent material transfers moisture vapor to air drawn through the air cooler, such that the air drawn through the air cooler is cooled and the air drawn over the indirect heat exchange section is precooled, and wherein a control system (45; 75) is provided comprising a first sensing control device that senses the ambient outdoor condition, and when the ambient outdoor condition is above a preselected level, the water distribution system will provide water to the air cooler moisture absorbent material, wherein the air cooler moisture absorbent material is present in the form of pads (44; 74, 82; 91, 92), and that the pads can be moved from their position adjacent the indirect heat exchange section to allow air to bypass the air cooler and to be drawn by the fan into direct contact with the indirect heat exchange section.
A method implemented in an electronic device to protect a dynamic protection area, DPA, the DPA being a predefined local protection area for protecting an incumbent user and being activatable or deactivatable, the method comprising: determining , by the electronic device , that the DPA is activated in the vicinity of a location recorded within a geolocation database based on a detection event at the location relating to an incumbent user; comparing , by the electronic device , a threshold representing acceptable interference for the DPA to an estimated aggregate interference at a set of points within the DPA, the estimated aggregate interference being determined based on transmission from each of a set of citizens broadband radio service devices, CBSDs, to the set of points within the DPA; and moderating , by the electronic device , transmission by one or more CBSDs within the set of CBSDs when the estimated aggregate interference is higher than the threshold representing acceptable interference for the DPA, wherein the moderating the transmission by the one or more CBSDs comprises at least one of: terminating transmission right of the one or more CBSDs; reducing transmission power of the one or more CBSDs; updating an associated antenna pattern for the CBSD; and updating a spectrum used by the one or more CBSDs to reduce interference. determining , by the electronic device , that the DPA is activated in the vicinity of a location recorded within a geolocation database based on a detection event at the location relating to an incumbent user; comparing , by the electronic device , a threshold representing acceptable interference for the DPA to an estimated aggregate interference at a set of points within the DPA, the estimated aggregate interference being determined based on transmission from each of a set of citizens broadband radio service devices, CBSDs, to the set of points within the DPA; and moderating , by the electronic device , transmission by one or more CBSDs within the set of CBSDs when the estimated aggregate interference is higher than the threshold representing acceptable interference for the DPA, wherein the moderating the transmission by the one or more CBSDs comprises at least one of: terminating transmission right of the one or more CBSDs; reducing transmission power of the one or more CBSDs; updating an associated antenna pattern for the CBSD; and updating a spectrum used by the one or more CBSDs to reduce interference. terminating transmission right of the one or more CBSDs; reducing transmission power of the one or more CBSDs; updating an associated antenna pattern for the CBSD; and updating a spectrum used by the one or more CBSDs to reduce interference.
A display panel comprising an anode layer , an organic light-emitting layer , a cathode layer, and a first pixel defining layer and a second pixel defining layer stacked on the first pixel defining layer, wherein the first pixel defining layer has a plurality of first openings corresponding to light-emitting regions of respective sub-pixels in one-to-one correspondence, the second pixel defining layer has a plurality of second openings corresponding to the plurality of first openings in one-to-one correspondence, a cross section of the first opening is in a regular trapezoidal shape which is narrow at top and wide at bottom, and a cross section of the second opening is in an inverted trapezoidal shape which is wide at top and narrow at bottom wherein the first pixel defining layer is a hydrophilic film layer, and the second pixel defining layer is a hydrophobic film layer; and the hydrophilic film layer is a negative photoresist film layer, and the hydrophobic film layer is a positive photoresist film layer and wherein the plurality of first openings of the first pixel defining layer are formed therein with anode layers and organic light-emitting layers of respective sub-pixels, the organic light-emitting layer is on the anode layer , and a sum of thicknesses of the organic light-emitting layer and the anode layer is identical to or larger than the thickness of the first pixel defining layer , so that the cathode is only formed in the second openings . wherein the first pixel defining layer is a hydrophilic film layer, and the second pixel defining layer is a hydrophobic film layer; and the hydrophilic film layer is a negative photoresist film layer, and the hydrophobic film layer is a positive photoresist film layer and wherein the plurality of first openings of the first pixel defining layer are formed therein with anode layers and organic light-emitting layers of respective sub-pixels, the organic light-emitting layer is on the anode layer , and a sum of thicknesses of the organic light-emitting layer and the anode layer is identical to or larger than the thickness of the first pixel defining layer , so that the cathode is only formed in the second openings .
A method of palette coding, the method comprising: receiving input data associated with a current coding block; and determining a current palette size for the current coding block; characterized by : if the current palette size is smaller than or equal to the value of a palette update size parameter, skipping an update of the palette predictor associated with the current coding block; and if the current palette size is greater than the value of the palette update size parameter, updating the palette predictor associated with the current coding block. receiving input data associated with a current coding block; and determining a current palette size for the current coding block; characterized by : if the current palette size is smaller than or equal to the value of a palette update size parameter, skipping an update of the palette predictor associated with the current coding block; and if the current palette size is greater than the value of the palette update size parameter, updating the palette predictor associated with the current coding block. if the current palette size is smaller than or equal to the value of a palette update size parameter, skipping an update of the palette predictor associated with the current coding block; and if the current palette size is greater than the value of the palette update size parameter, updating the palette predictor associated with the current coding block.