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A method of estimating concentration of a blood compound, the method comprising removing a baseline drift from Near-Infrared (NIR) spectroscopy data obtained in consecutive measurements on a test subject to obtain drift-free spectral features as vectors; obtaining a set of global features for a plurality of test subjects based on the drift-free spectral features; and estimating the concentration of the blood compound by regression using the set of global features; wherein the removing the baseline drift from the NIR spectroscopy data comprises removing the baseline drift from the NIR spectroscopy data using principal component analysis (PCA); characterized in that the obtaining the set of global features comprises: obtaining similarity values of each drift-free spectral feature with a compound vector containing the concentrations of the blood compound in the consecutive measurements by calculating a correlation of the drift-free spectral feature as vector with the compound vector, respectively; obtaining a similarity metric for each drift-free spectral feature using the similarity values obtained across all test subjects; ranking the drift-free spectral features using the similarity metric; and selecting a predefined number of drift-free spectral features in order of the ranking as the set of global features. removing a baseline drift from Near-Infrared (NIR) spectroscopy data obtained in consecutive measurements on a test subject to obtain drift-free spectral features as vectors; obtaining a set of global features for a plurality of test subjects based on the drift-free spectral features; and estimating the concentration of the blood compound by regression using the set of global features; wherein the removing the baseline drift from the NIR spectroscopy data comprises removing the baseline drift from the NIR spectroscopy data using principal component analysis (PCA); characterized in that the obtaining the set of global features comprises: obtaining similarity values of each drift-free spectral feature with a compound vector containing the concentrations of the blood compound in the consecutive measurements by calculating a correlation of the drift-free spectral feature as vector with the compound vector, respectively; obtaining a similarity metric for each drift-free spectral feature using the similarity values obtained across all test subjects; ranking the drift-free spectral features using the similarity metric; and selecting a predefined number of drift-free spectral features in order of the ranking as the set of global features. obtaining similarity values of each drift-free spectral feature with a compound vector containing the concentrations of the blood compound in the consecutive measurements by calculating a correlation of the drift-free spectral feature as vector with the compound vector, respectively; obtaining a similarity metric for each drift-free spectral feature using the similarity values obtained across all test subjects; ranking the drift-free spectral features using the similarity metric; and selecting a predefined number of drift-free spectral features in order of the ranking as the set of global features.
Telecommunication and/or data-network connector comprising firstly electrical terminals to which electrical conductors of an electrical cable are intended to be respectively connected, and secondly at least a first and a second cover able to move with respect to each other between an open configuration enabling said conductors to be connected to said terminals and a closed configuration wherein said covers help to form a housing receiving said conductors and electrical terminals , characterised in that said first and second covers comprise respectively at least first and second divisible portions that at least partially overlap in the closed position, so that said covers can form in the closed configuration various passage openings for said cable depending on whether the first and/or the second divisible portion is detached from the corresponding cover , said various passage openings enabling the cable to pass in different respective orientations.
A method of limiting control pressure provided to an actuator of a valve coupled to a valve positioner , the method comprising: providing a drive signal to a pneumatic stage of the valve positioner , wherein the pneumatic stage is arranged to control output pressure of the valve positioner in accordance with the drive signal; obtaining a pressure measurement from a pressure sensor communicatively coupled to the valve positioner ; characterised by the method further comprising the steps of detecting an abnormal pressure based on the pressure measurement, the abnormal pressure being a pressure exceeding a predetermined threshold; and in response to detecting the abnormal pressure, controlling the drive signal so as to limit the output pressure of the valve positioner , wherein the output pressure provides control pressure to the actuator . providing a drive signal to a pneumatic stage of the valve positioner , wherein the pneumatic stage is arranged to control output pressure of the valve positioner in accordance with the drive signal; obtaining a pressure measurement from a pressure sensor communicatively coupled to the valve positioner ; characterised by the method further comprising the steps of detecting an abnormal pressure based on the pressure measurement, the abnormal pressure being a pressure exceeding a predetermined threshold; and in response to detecting the abnormal pressure, controlling the drive signal so as to limit the output pressure of the valve positioner , wherein the output pressure provides control pressure to the actuator .
An electronic device comprising: at least one sensor ; a light emitting unit ; a light receiving unit ; a processor electrically connected with the at least one sensor, the light emitting unit, and the light receiving unit; and a memory electrically connected with the processor and storing instructions, wherein, the instructions ,when being executed, cause the processor to: emit a light with a first intensity by using the light emitting unit; receive, by using the at least one sensor, reflected light of the light which is reflected from an external object; characterised in that the processor is further caused to: change, based on color information of the reflected light, acquired by the sensor, an intensity of the light being emitted from the light emitting unit from the first intensity to a second intensity distinct from the first intensity; receive, by using the light receiving unit, reflected light of the changed light which is reflected from the external object; change, based on an intensity of the reflected light of the changed light, a function being provided by the electronic device to another function. at least one sensor ; a light emitting unit ; a light receiving unit ; a processor electrically connected with the at least one sensor, the light emitting unit, and the light receiving unit; and a memory electrically connected with the processor and storing instructions, wherein, the instructions ,when being executed, cause the processor to: emit a light with a first intensity by using the light emitting unit; receive, by using the at least one sensor, reflected light of the light which is reflected from an external object; emit a light with a first intensity by using the light emitting unit; receive, by using the at least one sensor, reflected light of the light which is reflected from an external object; characterised in that the processor is further caused to: change, based on color information of the reflected light, acquired by the sensor, an intensity of the light being emitted from the light emitting unit from the first intensity to a second intensity distinct from the first intensity; receive, by using the light receiving unit, reflected light of the changed light which is reflected from the external object; change, based on an intensity of the reflected light of the changed light, a function being provided by the electronic device to another function. change, based on color information of the reflected light, acquired by the sensor, an intensity of the light being emitted from the light emitting unit from the first intensity to a second intensity distinct from the first intensity; receive, by using the light receiving unit, reflected light of the changed light which is reflected from the external object; change, based on an intensity of the reflected light of the changed light, a function being provided by the electronic device to another function.
A mixing bowl for food having an integral handle and a detachable rib , the rib comprising; an elongate body portion comprising a blade configured to extend into the mixing bowl along or adjacent an inner surface thereof; and at least one attachment formation for engaging with a corresponding formation of the mixing bowl, the engagement securing the rib against movement in at least one rotational direction; such that in use the blade is arranged to interrupt a path of food being driven around the mixing bowl in the at least one rotational direction, characterised in that the at least one attachment formation is arranged to engage with the handle of the mixing bowl. an elongate body portion comprising a blade configured to extend into the mixing bowl along or adjacent an inner surface thereof; and at least one attachment formation for engaging with a corresponding formation of the mixing bowl, the engagement securing the rib against movement in at least one rotational direction; such that in use the blade is arranged to interrupt a path of food being driven around the mixing bowl in the at least one rotational direction, characterised in that the at least one attachment formation is arranged to engage with the handle of the mixing bowl.
A removal device for use in a passageway of a urinary tract of an in vivo patient, comprising: a vacuum tube comprising a first passageway and a second passageway extending longitudinally through the first passageway, wherein the vacuum tube is configured to be disposed at least partially within the passageway of the urinary tract, and is designed to accommodate suction provided from a suction source , wherein the second passageway is characterized by a diameter of between about 1 mm (3 Fr.) and about 2.6 mm (8 Fr.); an introducer configured to be disposed in one of the passageways to assist with positioning of the vacuum tube; a guidewire accommodated within the introducer; and a port coupled to the removal device adapted to receive saline for infusion through one of the passageways. a vacuum tube comprising a first passageway and a second passageway extending longitudinally through the first passageway, wherein the vacuum tube is configured to be disposed at least partially within the passageway of the urinary tract, and is designed to accommodate suction provided from a suction source , wherein the second passageway is characterized by a diameter of between about 1 mm (3 Fr.) and about 2.6 mm (8 Fr.); an introducer configured to be disposed in one of the passageways to assist with positioning of the vacuum tube; a guidewire accommodated within the introducer; and a port coupled to the removal device adapted to receive saline for infusion through one of the passageways.
A method of operating a combustion chamber system, the combustion system comprising an annular combustion chamber , a pilot fuel manifold , at least one main fuel manifold , a plurality of circumferentially arranged pilot fuel nozzles and a plurality of circumferentially arranged main fuel nozzles , each pilot fuel nozzle being fluidly connected to the pilot fuel manifold and each main fuel nozzle being fluidly connected to the at least one main fuel manifold , the method comprising supplying a greater total amount of fuel to the pilot fuel nozzles than to the main fuel nozzles and supplying a greater amount of fuel to the pilot fuel nozzle or the pilot fuel nozzles at, or in, a first circumferential region of the annular combustion chamber than to the pilot fuel nozzle or the pilot fuel nozzles at, or in, a second circumferential region of the annular combustion chamber and supplying a greater amount of fuel to the main fuel nozzle or the main fuel nozzles at, or in, the first circumferential region of the annular combustion chamber than to the main fuel nozzle or the main fuel nozzles at, or in, the second circumferential region of the annular combustion chamber in a first mode of operation, and supplying a greater total amount of fuel to the main fuel nozzles than to the pilot fuel nozzles and supplying substantially the same amount of fuel to each of the pilot fuel nozzles and supplying substantially the same amount of fuel to each of the main fuel nozzles in a second mode of operation, characterised in that the ratio of the amount of fuel supplied to the pilot fuel nozzle or the pilot fuel nozzles at, or in, the second circumferential region of the annular combustion chamber to the amount of fuel supplied to the main fuel nozzle or the main fuel nozzles at, or in, the second circumferential region of the annular combustion chamber is greater than the ratio of the amount of fuel supplied to the pilot fuel nozzle or the pilot fuel nozzles at, or in, the first circumferential region of the annular combustion chamber to the amount of fuel supplied to the main fuel nozzle or the main fuel nozzles at, or in, the first circumferential region of the annular combustion chamber in the first mode of operation.
A method of securing a feedback spring relative to a spool of a servovalve, the method comprising: inserting the feedback spring at least partially into an internal cavity of the spool ; inserting two fixing members into the internal cavity such that they each oppose a portion of the feedback spring ; bringing the fixing members into respective set positions, such that the fixing members clamp the feedback spring and prevent relative movement between the feedback spring and the spool ; and securing the fixing members in their respective set positions, such that the fixing members remain in their clamping positions and prevent relative movement between the feedback spring and the spool , wherein the fixing members comprise one or more deformable members , and characterized in that the step of securing the fixing members in their respective set positions comprises deforming the one or more deformable members from a first position, in which at least one of the fixing members is permitted to slide or move within the spool , to a second position, in which the at least one of the fixing members is not permitted to slide or move within the spool . inserting the feedback spring at least partially into an internal cavity of the spool ; inserting two fixing members into the internal cavity such that they each oppose a portion of the feedback spring ; bringing the fixing members into respective set positions, such that the fixing members clamp the feedback spring and prevent relative movement between the feedback spring and the spool ; and securing the fixing members in their respective set positions, such that the fixing members remain in their clamping positions and prevent relative movement between the feedback spring and the spool , wherein the fixing members comprise one or more deformable members , and characterized in that the step of securing the fixing members in their respective set positions comprises deforming the one or more deformable members from a first position, in which at least one of the fixing members is permitted to slide or move within the spool , to a second position, in which the at least one of the fixing members is not permitted to slide or move within the spool .
A scroll fluid machine comprising: a first scroll member having a first end plate on which a spiral first wall is provided; a second scroll member having a second end plate on which a spiral second wall is provided, the second end plate being disposed to face the first end plate and the second wall meshing with the first wall such that the second scroll member performs a revolution orbiting movement relative to the first scroll member; and an inclined portion in which an inter-facing surface distance (L) between the first end plate and the second end plate facing each other continuously decreases from outer peripheral sides of the spiral first wall and the spiral second wall toward inner peripheral sides thereof, wherein the inclined portion is provided over a range of 180° or more around a center of the spiral, characterised in that an inclination (φ) of the inclined portion is set to be larger on the outer peripheral side than on the inner peripheral side with respect to a circumferential direction in which the spiral wall extends. a first scroll member having a first end plate on which a spiral first wall is provided; a second scroll member having a second end plate on which a spiral second wall is provided, the second end plate being disposed to face the first end plate and the second wall meshing with the first wall such that the second scroll member performs a revolution orbiting movement relative to the first scroll member; and an inclined portion in which an inter-facing surface distance (L) between the first end plate and the second end plate facing each other continuously decreases from outer peripheral sides of the spiral first wall and the spiral second wall toward inner peripheral sides thereof, wherein the inclined portion is provided over a range of 180° or more around a center of the spiral, characterised in that an inclination (φ) of the inclined portion is set to be larger on the outer peripheral side than on the inner peripheral side with respect to a circumferential direction in which the spiral wall extends.
A method of generating, from a sequence (IS) of digital video pictures, a time-scalable encoded bitstream (SB) by applying to said pictures a hierarchical temporal prediction (P), wherein a time layer is assigned to each picture of the sequence and motion-compensated prediction is performed under the condition that each picture belonging to a time layer Ln may only use pictures belonging to time layers Lm with m ≤ n as reference, wherein said pictures are arranged in Groups Of Pictures or GOPs, including: - base time layer (L0) pictures, designated Key Pictures and suitable for encoding as Inter or Intra, with and without motion-compensated prediction, respectively, - higher time layer (L1, L2, L3) pictures, adapted to be selectively eliminated to provide time scalability of said encoded scalable bitstream (SB), the method including: - detecting (IB) the possible presence of scene changes (SC) in said sequence (IS) of digital video pictures, characterized in that : - in the presence of a scene change (SC) detected in said sequence (IS) of video digital pictures, encoding in any case as Intra the first Key Picture after the scene change (SC), while each picture maintains the time layer unaltered. - base time layer (L0) pictures, designated Key Pictures and suitable for encoding as Inter or Intra, with and without motion-compensated prediction, respectively, - higher time layer (L1, L2, L3) pictures, adapted to be selectively eliminated to provide time scalability of said encoded scalable bitstream (SB), - detecting (IB) the possible presence of scene changes (SC) in said sequence (IS) of digital video pictures, characterized in that : - in the presence of a scene change (SC) detected in said sequence (IS) of video digital pictures, encoding in any case as Intra the first Key Picture after the scene change (SC), while each picture maintains the time layer unaltered.
Grip for a pole , the grip comprising: ∘ a body , ∘ a retention element configured jointly with the body, the retention element being capable of interacting with the fixing element so as to secure the fixing element with the retention element in at least one direction, and ∘ a rocker configured jointly with the body, the rocker being mounted to move relative to the body between: - a locking position, in which the rocker is capable of positioning the fixing element in a configuration of interlocking with the retention element, and - an unlocking position, in which the rocker is capable of positioning the fixing element in a configuration of release of the retention element, wherein the grip further comprises a return device configured such as to exert on the rocker a return force that tends to return it from its unlocking position towards its locking position, characterized in that the rocker comprises a housing configured such as to at least in part house the fixing element of the article of clothing. ∘ a body , ∘ a retention element configured jointly with the body, the retention element being capable of interacting with the fixing element so as to secure the fixing element with the retention element in at least one direction, and ∘ a rocker configured jointly with the body, the rocker being mounted to move relative to the body between: - a locking position, in which the rocker is capable of positioning the fixing element in a configuration of interlocking with the retention element, and - an unlocking position, in which the rocker is capable of positioning the fixing element in a configuration of release of the retention element, wherein the grip further comprises a return device configured such as to exert on the rocker a return force that tends to return it from its unlocking position towards its locking position, characterized in that the rocker comprises a housing configured such as to at least in part house the fixing element of the article of clothing. - a locking position, in which the rocker is capable of positioning the fixing element in a configuration of interlocking with the retention element, and - an unlocking position, in which the rocker is capable of positioning the fixing element in a configuration of release of the retention element,
A method of testing and/or programming a thread-type RFID tag, comprising: forming a thread-type RFID tag comprising a length of thread , an RFID chip , a first antenna section and a second antenna section, the first and second antenna sections being positioned on the length of thread on opposite sides of the RFID chip ; positioning an RFID reader in electronic communication with a first coupler and a second coupler lying along a path; passing the thread type RFID tag along the path such that the first and second couplers are on opposite sides of the RFID chip ; and applying a differential electric field between the first coupler and the second coupler and across the RFID chip whereby the RFID reader couples to the RFID chip and interacts with the RFID tag to carry out testing and/or programming tasks with respect to the RFID tag, characterized in that the passing is along the first and second couplers , each coupler being a coupler roller along which the length of thread passes. forming a thread-type RFID tag comprising a length of thread , an RFID chip , a first antenna section and a second antenna section, the first and second antenna sections being positioned on the length of thread on opposite sides of the RFID chip ; positioning an RFID reader in electronic communication with a first coupler and a second coupler lying along a path; passing the thread type RFID tag along the path such that the first and second couplers are on opposite sides of the RFID chip ; and applying a differential electric field between the first coupler and the second coupler and across the RFID chip whereby the RFID reader couples to the RFID chip and interacts with the RFID tag to carry out testing and/or programming tasks with respect to the RFID tag, characterized in that the passing is along the first and second couplers , each coupler being a coupler roller along which the length of thread passes.