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A method of manufacturing a flexible diaphragm for use in an actuator, comprising: forming at least a portion of the flexible diaphragm with a three-dimensional printer , wherein the flexible diaphragm has top and bottom surfaces with a generally circular peripheral edge and a generally thin side profile extending diametrically through the flexible diaphragm , and wherein the forming step includes: forming a reinforcement ply sandwiched between an upper ply and a lower ply ; the upper ply and the lower ply being formed of a highly flexible material, the reinforcement ply being made of a stronger, less flexible material to provide a strong network to hold the shape of the flexible diaphragm , and each of the upper ply , the lower ply , and the reinforcement ply extending substantially entirely across the circular surface area of the flexible diaphragm ; forming a central region having a relatively flat profile and forming a tympanic-like membrane to move in response to pressure variations on the top and/or bottom surfaces of the flexible diaphragm , a bellows region having an undulating profile and surrounding the central region , and a peripheral region having a flat profile and a number of bolt holes spaced around the peripheral region , wherein an inner periphery of the bellows region is connected with an outer periphery of the central region and an outer periphery of the bellows region is connected to an inner periphery of the peripheral region ; and forming a reinforcement ring embedded in or between the upper ply and the lower ply , and between the bolt holes and the bellows region . forming a reinforcement ply sandwiched between an upper ply and a lower ply ; the upper ply and the lower ply being formed of a highly flexible material, the reinforcement ply being made of a stronger, less flexible material to provide a strong network to hold the shape of the flexible diaphragm , and each of the upper ply , the lower ply , and the reinforcement ply extending substantially entirely across the circular surface area of the flexible diaphragm ; forming a central region having a relatively flat profile and forming a tympanic-like membrane to move in response to pressure variations on the top and/or bottom surfaces of the flexible diaphragm , a bellows region having an undulating profile and surrounding the central region , and a peripheral region having a flat profile and a number of bolt holes spaced around the peripheral region , wherein an inner periphery of the bellows region is connected with an outer periphery of the central region and an outer periphery of the bellows region is connected to an inner periphery of the peripheral region ; and forming a reinforcement ring embedded in or between the upper ply and the lower ply , and between the bolt holes and the bellows region .
A system for forensic encryption, comprising: a 2D barcode pattern comprising a plurality of 2D barcode elements printed in a region on a printable surface, and which is configured to be affixed to a unique product; and at least one glyph printed within the area of the 2D barcode pattern ; and wherein the 2D barcode elements are configured to be decoded by a first 2D barcode scanner to yield the at least one glyph , and wherein the at least one glyph is configured to be decoded by a user to verify the at least one glyph . a 2D barcode pattern comprising a plurality of 2D barcode elements printed in a region on a printable surface, and which is configured to be affixed to a unique product; and at least one glyph printed within the area of the 2D barcode pattern ; and wherein the 2D barcode elements are configured to be decoded by a first 2D barcode scanner to yield the at least one glyph , and wherein the at least one glyph is configured to be decoded by a user to verify the at least one glyph .
A method of predicting and determining a therapeutic effect of a biological formulation targeting an inflammatory cytokine on a rheumatoid arthritis patient, comprising the step of measuring a concentration of a determination marker in a serum collected from the rheumatoid arthritis patient prior to the administration of the biological formulation, wherein said determination marker is soluble glycoprotein 130 (sgp130) and said biological formulation is an anti-interleukin-6 (IL6) agent.
An image processing device comprising: an encoding mode setting unit configured to set an encoding mode of encoding of an image by setting a transform type with a minimum encoding cost in a non-joint chrominance encoding mode as a transform type in a joint chrominance encoding mode, and deriving an encoding cost in the joint chrominance encoding mode; wherein the encoding mode setting unit compares a minimum encoding cost of the non-joint chrominance encoding mode with the encoding cost of the joint chrominance encoding mode, and selects the encoding mode with the minimum encoding cost. an encoding mode setting unit configured to set an encoding mode of encoding of an image by setting a transform type with a minimum encoding cost in a non-joint chrominance encoding mode as a transform type in a joint chrominance encoding mode, and deriving an encoding cost in the joint chrominance encoding mode; wherein the encoding mode setting unit compares a minimum encoding cost of the non-joint chrominance encoding mode with the encoding cost of the joint chrominance encoding mode, and selects the encoding mode with the minimum encoding cost.
An imaging system comprising: an external flash including a first communication unit that transmits a light emission preparation time from when reception of a light emission command is completed until when a light emission trigger is acceptable, the first communication unit transmitting the light emission preparation time according to a communication protocol; and an imaging device including a second communication unit that communicates with the first communication unit of the external flash and acquires the light emission preparation time according to the communication protocol, wherein header data is transmitted to the first communication unit that specifies the transmission direction and a data size of the light emission command to be transmitted subsequent to the header data and an optimization processing unit that optimizes an output timing of the light emission trigger on a basis of the light emission preparation time acquired by the second communication unit. an external flash including a first communication unit that transmits a light emission preparation time from when reception of a light emission command is completed until when a light emission trigger is acceptable, the first communication unit transmitting the light emission preparation time according to a communication protocol; and an imaging device including a second communication unit that communicates with the first communication unit of the external flash and acquires the light emission preparation time according to the communication protocol, wherein header data is transmitted to the first communication unit that specifies the transmission direction and a data size of the light emission command to be transmitted subsequent to the header data and an optimization processing unit that optimizes an output timing of the light emission trigger on a basis of the light emission preparation time acquired by the second communication unit. a second communication unit that communicates with the first communication unit of the external flash and acquires the light emission preparation time according to the communication protocol, wherein header data is transmitted to the first communication unit that specifies the transmission direction and a data size of the light emission command to be transmitted subsequent to the header data and an optimization processing unit that optimizes an output timing of the light emission trigger on a basis of the light emission preparation time acquired by the second communication unit.
A mould aligner for aligning and locking a first mould and a second mould for moulding shell parts of e.g. a wind turbine blade , the mould aligner comprising: • a first alignment segment extending along a mould aligner axis (M) from a first primary end to a first secondary end , and being configured to be attached to the first mould, wherein the first alignment segment comprises a locking cavity • a second alignment segment extending along a mould aligner axis from a second primary end to a second secondary end , and being configured to be attached to the second mould, wherein the second alignment segment comprises: ∘ a hydraulic cylinder, the hydraulic cylinder comprising a barrel and a piston rod , the piston rod being axially displaceable and rotatable with respect to the barrel, ∘ a lock part comprising a first rod part and a locking element being provided on the first rod part, the first rod part being configured for being received in and engaged in the locking cavity of the first alignment segment, and characterized in that the second alignment segment further comprises: ∘ a cylinder part comprising the barrel and a second rod part comprising a piston, ∘ a guide part comprising a third rod part , a guide pin and a guide slot , the guide pin engaging the guide slot, the piston rod of the hydraulic cylinder of the second alignment segment being adjustable and movable between a retracted state and an extended state and vice versa, and the engagement between the guide pin and the guide slot being configured for providing an angular rotation of the piston rod during a portion of said movement. • a first alignment segment extending along a mould aligner axis (M) from a first primary end to a first secondary end , and being configured to be attached to the first mould, wherein the first alignment segment comprises a locking cavity • a second alignment segment extending along a mould aligner axis from a second primary end to a second secondary end , and being configured to be attached to the second mould, wherein the second alignment segment comprises: ∘ a hydraulic cylinder, the hydraulic cylinder comprising a barrel and a piston rod , the piston rod being axially displaceable and rotatable with respect to the barrel, ∘ a lock part comprising a first rod part and a locking element being provided on the first rod part, the first rod part being configured for being received in and engaged in the locking cavity of the first alignment segment, ∘ a hydraulic cylinder, the hydraulic cylinder comprising a barrel and a piston rod , the piston rod being axially displaceable and rotatable with respect to the barrel, ∘ a lock part comprising a first rod part and a locking element being provided on the first rod part, the first rod part being configured for being received in and engaged in the locking cavity of the first alignment segment, ∘ a cylinder part comprising the barrel and a second rod part comprising a piston, ∘ a guide part comprising a third rod part , a guide pin and a guide slot , the guide pin engaging the guide slot,
A combination of a marine peptide and a fish nucleotide for use in the treatment of a condition selected from the group consisting of pre-diabetes and diabetes, by reducing postprandial concentrations of glucose in a subject's blood wherein the combination is administered to the subject prior to or during a meal and wherein the marine peptide is a fish protein hydrolysate.
Motor vehicle lock comprising a locking mechanism which includes a rotary latch with a rotary latch mouth and a pawl , operating lever means , an electric drive motor designed to operate the locking mechanism and/or the operating lever means and a box-shaped lock housing in which the locking mechanism , the operating lever means and the electric drive motor are accommodated, wherein on one of its side edges the box-shaped lock housing has a slit-like recess which extends in the direction of the centre of the lock housing , wherein an insertion cover has a receiving pocket which on one side edge has an access opening and which on the side edge opposite the access opening has a slit extending in the direction of the centre of the receiving pocket , wherein the lock housing at least in sections is arranged inserted with the slit-like recess at the front through the access opening into the receiving pocket of the insertion cover in such a way that the rotary latch mouth can be swivelled into both the slit-like recess of the lock housing as well as into the slit of the receiving pocket to fix a closing part of the motor vehicle , wherein the lock housing has a motor mounting space , for bearing the electric drive motor , which is arranged on the side of the lock housing opposite the slit-like recess , wherein the motor mounting space comprises at least two bearing points for bearing the drive motor and in the direction of the slit-like recess comprises a through opening for introducing the electric drive motor into the motor mounting space characterised in that the insertion cover comprises a motor receiving chamber which is designed to be open for introducing the electric drive motor into the motor receiving chamber in a direction facing away from the slit , wherein the motor mounting space and the motor receiving chamber surround the electric drive motor .
An angular error correction device for correcting an angular error of a position sensor , wherein the position sensor is configured to detect a rotational position of an electric motor and includes a periodic error that is uniquely determined in accordance with the rotational position, wherein a frequency component of the angular error is known, the angular error correction device comprising: a current sensor that is configured to detect current flowing in the electric motor ; a frequency analysis unit that is configured to analyze, using the rotational position of the electric motor , the frequency of the current detected by the current sensor when speed feedback control is performed by the position sensor , and to calculate an amplitude of a specific frequency component corresponding to the frequency component of the angular error; an angular error estimator that is configured to estimate, as an angular error estimated value, the angular error formed from the specific frequency component on the basis of a relationship between the angular error and a current pulsation, with the input of the amplitude calculated by the frequency analysis unit and the rotational position of the electric motor ; and an angular error correction unit that is configured to correct, using the angular error estimated value, the angular error for the rotational position of the electric motor detected by the position sensor . a current sensor that is configured to detect current flowing in the electric motor ; a frequency analysis unit that is configured to analyze, using the rotational position of the electric motor , the frequency of the current detected by the current sensor when speed feedback control is performed by the position sensor , and to calculate an amplitude of a specific frequency component corresponding to the frequency component of the angular error; an angular error estimator that is configured to estimate, as an angular error estimated value, the angular error formed from the specific frequency component on the basis of a relationship between the angular error and a current pulsation, with the input of the amplitude calculated by the frequency analysis unit and the rotational position of the electric motor ; and an angular error correction unit that is configured to correct, using the angular error estimated value, the angular error for the rotational position of the electric motor detected by the position sensor .
A Field Effect Transistor structure, comprising: a semi-insulating substrate ; a semiconductor mesa structure disposed on the substrate and having a notch in an outer sidewall of the mesa structure; a source electrode disposed within opposing sidewalls of the mesa structure in ohmic contact with a source region of the mesa structure; a drain electrode disposed within the opposing sidewalls in ohmic contact with a drain region of the mesa structure; a gate electrode , having an inner portion disposed between, and laterally of, the source electrode and the drain electrode and in Schottky contact with the mesa structure, extending longitudinally towards the notch and having outer portions extending beyond the mesa structure and over portions of the substrate outside of the mesa structure, characterised in that one of the outer portions of the gate electrode terminates in a gate pad and wherein a portion of the gate pad is disposed within a portion of the notch , and wherein the gate pad is wider than the inner portion of the gate electrode a semi-insulating substrate ; a semiconductor mesa structure disposed on the substrate and having a notch in an outer sidewall of the mesa structure; a source electrode disposed within opposing sidewalls of the mesa structure in ohmic contact with a source region of the mesa structure; a drain electrode disposed within the opposing sidewalls in ohmic contact with a drain region of the mesa structure; a gate electrode , having an inner portion disposed between, and laterally of, the source electrode and the drain electrode and in Schottky contact with the mesa structure, extending longitudinally towards the notch and having outer portions extending beyond the mesa structure and over portions of the substrate outside of the mesa structure, characterised in that one of the outer portions of the gate electrode terminates in a gate pad and wherein a portion of the gate pad is disposed within a portion of the notch , and wherein the gate pad is wider than the inner portion of the gate electrode
A kit for the treatment of undesired varicose, reticular or spider vein in a venous system of a patient, the kit comprising: an adhesive; an inflatable cuff or a tourniquet ; a cannula ; and a catheter , characterised in that the inflatable cuff includes a non-inflatable section which is a cut-out section that is shaped and sized to allow direct access to the skin over the undesired vein or wherein the tourniquet includes a cut-out window section that is shaped and sized to allow direct access to the skin over the undesired vein. an adhesive; an inflatable cuff or a tourniquet ; a cannula ; and a catheter , characterised in that the inflatable cuff includes a non-inflatable section which is a cut-out section that is shaped and sized to allow direct access to the skin over the undesired vein or wherein the tourniquet includes a cut-out window section that is shaped and sized to allow direct access to the skin over the undesired vein.
A non-invasive method for measuring blood flow in principal vessels of a heart of a subject, the method comprising: illuminating a region of interest in the heart with a coherent light source , wherein the coherent light source has a wavelength of from about 600 nm to about 1100 nm; sequentially acquiring at least two speckle images of a region of interest in the heart during a fixed time period, wherein sequentially acquiring the at least two speckle images comprises acquiring the at least two speckle images in synchronization with motion of the heart of the subject; and electronically processing the at least two acquired speckle images based on a temporal variation of pixel intensities in the at least two acquired speckle images to generate a laser speckle contrast imaging (LSCI) image and determine spatial distribution of blood flow speed in the principal vessels and quantify perfusion distribution in tissue in the region of interest in the heart from the LSCI image. illuminating a region of interest in the heart with a coherent light source , wherein the coherent light source has a wavelength of from about 600 nm to about 1100 nm; sequentially acquiring at least two speckle images of a region of interest in the heart during a fixed time period, wherein sequentially acquiring the at least two speckle images comprises acquiring the at least two speckle images in synchronization with motion of the heart of the subject; and electronically processing the at least two acquired speckle images based on a temporal variation of pixel intensities in the at least two acquired speckle images to generate a laser speckle contrast imaging (LSCI) image and determine spatial distribution of blood flow speed in the principal vessels and quantify perfusion distribution in tissue in the region of interest in the heart from the LSCI image.
A stage tool for wellbore cementing, comprising: an external stage tool body ; and a sliding sleeve within the external stage tool body configured to regulate flow through the stage tool ; wherein the external stage tool body comprises a body cement port ; characterized in that : the sliding sleeve comprises a sleeve cement port ; and wherein the sliding sleeve is configured to have a closed configuration wherein the body cement port and the sleeve cement port are not aligned, and an open configuration wherein the body cement port and the sleeve cement port are aligned; the sliding sleeve comprises a meltable alloy configured to seal a leak; and the meltable alloy is configured to be melted by a heating source, flow into the leak, and resolidify as the melted alloy cools, thereby sealing the leak; and the sliding sleeve has an aluminum backing on an inner side configured to restrain the melted alloy from flowing into an inside of the tool and to guide the melted alloy through the sleeve cement port and the body cement port to a backstop on the external stage tool body. an external stage tool body ; and a sliding sleeve within the external stage tool body configured to regulate flow through the stage tool ; wherein the external stage tool body comprises a body cement port ; the sliding sleeve comprises a sleeve cement port ; and wherein the sliding sleeve is configured to have a closed configuration wherein the body cement port and the sleeve cement port are not aligned, and an open configuration wherein the body cement port and the sleeve cement port are aligned; the sliding sleeve comprises a meltable alloy configured to seal a leak; and the meltable alloy is configured to be melted by a heating source, flow into the leak, and resolidify as the melted alloy cools, thereby sealing the leak; and the sliding sleeve has an aluminum backing on an inner side configured to restrain the melted alloy from flowing into an inside of the tool and to guide the melted alloy through the sleeve cement port and the body cement port to a backstop on the external stage tool body.
A method for a second User Equipment , in the following also referred to as UE, to establish one-to-one connection between a first UE and the second UE , comprising: initiating a procedure of establishing a one-to-one connection with the first UE; and transmitting a first PC5-S message to the first UE for completing the procedure of establishing the one-to-one connection with the first UE, characterized in that if the one-to-one connection is established for a UE-to-Network relay communication between the first UE and a network node via the second UE, the first PC5-S message does not include a field used to indicate Quality of Service, in the following also referred to as QoS, information for the UE-to-Network relay communication. initiating a procedure of establishing a one-to-one connection with the first UE; and transmitting a first PC5-S message to the first UE for completing the procedure of establishing the one-to-one connection with the first UE, characterized in that if the one-to-one connection is established for a UE-to-Network relay communication between the first UE and a network node via the second UE, the first PC5-S message does not include a field used to indicate Quality of Service, in the following also referred to as QoS, information for the UE-to-Network relay communication.