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A method for securing a cryptocurrency transaction on a permissioned blockchain, the cryptocurrency transaction involving cryptocurrencies of a permissionless public blockchain, the method comprising: performing, by a permissioned blockchain processing circuitry: receiving a join request including a transaction identification, the transaction identification identifying an enroll transaction involving a public smart contract deployed on the permissionless public blockchain, the enroll transaction identifying a permissioned blockchain public key being valid on the permissioned blockchain and transferring a cryptocurrency balance to the public smart contract; verifying that the enroll transaction was properly executed; crediting an account corresponding to the permissioned blockchain public key with the cryptocurrency balance; and receiving a send request identifying a second cryptocurrency balance and a second permissioned blockchain public key being valid on the permissioned blockchain; and transferring the second cryptocurrency balance from the account corresponding to the permissioned blockchain public key to a second account corresponding to the second permissioned blockchain public key, wherein the permissioned blockchain utilizes consensus protocols to generate Byzantine Fault Tolerance (BFT) proofs, and wherein the verifying that the enroll transaction was properly executed comprises invoking a simplified payment verification (SPV) client to retrieve information corresponding to the transaction identification. receiving a join request including a transaction identification, the transaction identification identifying an enroll transaction involving a public smart contract deployed on the permissionless public blockchain, the enroll transaction identifying a permissioned blockchain public key being valid on the permissioned blockchain and transferring a cryptocurrency balance to the public smart contract; verifying that the enroll transaction was properly executed; crediting an account corresponding to the permissioned blockchain public key with the cryptocurrency balance; and receiving a send request identifying a second cryptocurrency balance and a second permissioned blockchain public key being valid on the permissioned blockchain; and transferring the second cryptocurrency balance from the account corresponding to the permissioned blockchain public key to a second account corresponding to the second permissioned blockchain public key, wherein the permissioned blockchain utilizes consensus protocols to generate Byzantine Fault Tolerance (BFT) proofs, and wherein the verifying that the enroll transaction was properly executed comprises invoking a simplified payment verification (SPV) client to retrieve information corresponding to the transaction identification.
A device for controlling travel of a vehicle, comprising: a processor configured to set a speed curve of the vehicle based on a relative speed and distance of the vehicle with respect to a front subject; and a controller configured to control the vehicle to travel according to the set speed curve" the processor is further configured to: establish an optimization function about speed based on the relative speed and distance of the vehicle with respect to the front subject; and solve the optimization function, such that the relative speed of the vehicle with respect to the front subject is close to zero when the vehicle travels at a speed corresponding to a solution obtained by solving the optimization function, characterized in that , the processor is further configured to: judge whether the optimization function has a solution when solving the optimization function, and if there is a solution, output an optimized curve about speed as the set speed curve; otherwise, instruct the controller to control the vehicle to travel at a first travel speed curve. a processor configured to set a speed curve of the vehicle based on a relative speed and distance of the vehicle with respect to a front subject; and a controller configured to control the vehicle to travel according to the set speed curve" the processor is further configured to: establish an optimization function about speed based on the relative speed and distance of the vehicle with respect to the front subject; and solve the optimization function, such that the relative speed of the vehicle with respect to the front subject is close to zero when the vehicle travels at a speed corresponding to a solution obtained by solving the optimization function, characterized in that , the processor is further configured to: judge whether the optimization function has a solution when solving the optimization function, and if there is a solution, output an optimized curve about speed as the set speed curve; otherwise, instruct the controller to control the vehicle to travel at a first travel speed curve. establish an optimization function about speed based on the relative speed and distance of the vehicle with respect to the front subject; and solve the optimization function, such that the relative speed of the vehicle with respect to the front subject is close to zero when the vehicle travels at a speed corresponding to a solution obtained by solving the optimization function, characterized in that , the processor is further configured to: judge whether the optimization function has a solution when solving the optimization function, and if there is a solution, output an optimized curve about speed as the set speed curve; otherwise, instruct the controller to control the vehicle to travel at a first travel speed curve.
A computer tomograph comprising a static radiator-detector ring which is constructed from an odd number (n) of radiator-detector elements , a single radiator-detector element thereof being displaceable, by opening the radiator-detector ring , in relation to the remaining radiator-detector elements which together describe a C-shape, wherein each radiator-detector element has an anode arrangement which is provided for the emission of X-rays and which extends over an angle α of at least 0.9 × 360°/n on the circumference of the radiator-detector ring , as well as a detector which is provided for detecting X-rays and which extends within the same radiator-detector element thereof over an angle β of at least 0.95 × 360°/n, and wherein each anode arrangement is part of a radiator arrangement which comprises a plurality of electron emitters and in which each electron emitter is configured in cooperation with an electrode arrangement to generate a focal spot (BF-, BF, BF+) at one of at least three selectable positions on the anode arrangement .
Connecting apparatus for hollow conductors, having - a hollow body which is formed from electrically conductive materials, - a plurality of receiving openings , which are arranged in the hollow body, for receiving the hollow conductors which are to be connected, and - at least one ventilation opening , which is arranged in the hollow body , for dissipating the heat within the hollow body, - wherein the ventilation opening is in the form of a mounting opening , wherein the hollow body is formed in a T-shape with three receiving openings for receiving three hollow conductors, and wherein a bottom face is formed on a receiving opening-free face of the hollow body , the ventilation opening which is in the form of a mounting opening being arranged on said bottom face, characterized in that the hollow conductors are fastened to the hollow body by a plurality of connecting elements which can be reached from the outside of the hollow body through the mounting opening . - a hollow body which is formed from electrically conductive materials, - a plurality of receiving openings , which are arranged in the hollow body, for receiving the hollow conductors which are to be connected, and - at least one ventilation opening , which is arranged in the hollow body , for dissipating the heat within the hollow body, - wherein the ventilation opening is in the form of a mounting opening , wherein the hollow body is formed in a T-shape with three receiving openings for receiving three hollow conductors, and wherein a bottom face is formed on a receiving opening-free face of the hollow body , the ventilation opening which is in the form of a mounting opening being arranged on said bottom face, characterized in that the hollow conductors are fastened to the hollow body by a plurality of connecting elements which can be reached from the outside of the hollow body through the mounting opening .
Transport unit for a device for handling notes of value, having a first transport path limiting element and a second transport path limiting element , which are arranged and spaced apart relative to each other such that a transport path is formed between the transport path limiting elements and notes of value can be transported along the transport path , having at least one sensor , which is designed to identify at least one security feature of the notes of value transported along the transport path , having at least one guide element , which is movably arranged and can be moved at least between two positions, wherein, in a first position, the guide element is at least partially arranged in the transport path and is designed to limit the height of the transport path in a detection region of the sensor to a first distance and, in a second position, the guide element is not arranged in the transport path , wherein the first transport path limiting element is at a distance in a range of from 2 mm to 4 mm from the second transport path limiting element in a first transport path region arranged upstream of the detection region in the transport direction (P1, P2), and wherein the first transport path limiting element is at a distance in a range of from 1 mm to 2 mm from the second transport path limiting element in a second transport path region arranged downstream of the detection region in the transport direction (P1, P2). having a first transport path limiting element and a second transport path limiting element , which are arranged and spaced apart relative to each other such that a transport path is formed between the transport path limiting elements and notes of value can be transported along the transport path , having at least one sensor , which is designed to identify at least one security feature of the notes of value transported along the transport path , having at least one guide element , which is movably arranged and can be moved at least between two positions, wherein, in a first position, the guide element is at least partially arranged in the transport path and is designed to limit the height of the transport path in a detection region of the sensor to a first distance and, in a second position, the guide element is not arranged in the transport path , wherein the first transport path limiting element is at a distance in a range of from 2 mm to 4 mm from the second transport path limiting element in a first transport path region arranged upstream of the detection region in the transport direction (P1, P2), and wherein the first transport path limiting element is at a distance in a range of from 1 mm to 2 mm from the second transport path limiting element in a second transport path region arranged downstream of the detection region in the transport direction (P1, P2).
A method implemented by a computer for inspecting the temperature during additive manufacturing of a component by melting on a powder bed in an additive manufacturing system, the melting being obtained by means of scanning an activation source on the powder bed, the method comprising the following steps which are carried out during the production on a construction plate of a layer "n" of at least one component in the powder bed: - receiving analogue signals which are representative of an ultrasound beam transmitted in transmitter/receiver mode and which are mixed by a piezoelectric translator in at least one ultrasound waveguide which is fixedly joined to the construction plate, the at least one waveguide being produced layer by layer at the same time as the at least one component is produced, and having a minimum value of the smallest dimension of the cross section which is greater than the ratio "c/f", "c" designating the speed of propagation of the ultrasound wave in the inspected material and "f" designating the main frequency of the ultrasound wave; - calculating, from the analogue signals received, a flight time for the ultrasound beam; - obtaining by means of simulation a value of the propagation of an ultrasound beam in a temperature range, the simulation being based on a model which is representative of the additive manufacturing system for the layer "n"; - comparing the value of the flight time in the at least one waveguide with the propagation value obtained by means of simulation; - updating or not updating the simulation model in accordance with the result of the comparison; - repeating the preceding steps; and - generating an estimate of the temperature range present in the at least one waveguide from the result of the comparisons. - receiving analogue signals which are representative of an ultrasound beam transmitted in transmitter/receiver mode and which are mixed by a piezoelectric translator in at least one ultrasound waveguide which is fixedly joined to the construction plate, the at least one waveguide being produced layer by layer at the same time as the at least one component is produced, and having a minimum value of the smallest dimension of the cross section which is greater than the ratio "c/f", "c" designating the speed of propagation of the ultrasound wave in the inspected material and "f" designating the main frequency of the ultrasound wave; - calculating, from the analogue signals received, a flight time for the ultrasound beam; - obtaining by means of simulation a value of the propagation of an ultrasound beam in a temperature range, the simulation being based on a model which is representative of the additive manufacturing system for the layer "n"; - comparing the value of the flight time in the at least one waveguide with the propagation value obtained by means of simulation; - updating or not updating the simulation model in accordance with the result of the comparison; - repeating the preceding steps; and - generating an estimate of the temperature range present in the at least one waveguide from the result of the comparisons.
Method for assessing a quantity of energy that can be extracted from a motor vehicle battery, the method being executed by a processor , comprising: - receiving an initial value of a temperature parameter ( T bat ( t 0 )) and an initial value of a battery state-of-charge parameter ( BSOC ( t 0 )) , corresponding to an initial instant ( t 0 ), - reading a value of a parameter representative of a battery discharge current ((I BAT ) 2 ) retained in memory, said value being generated as a function of discharge current values measured during at least one previous journey of the vehicle, - estimating at least one subsequent value of the temperature parameter, corresponding to at least one future instant, by using a step of modelling of the trend of the temperature parameter of the battery during the discharge as a function of time (Tbat(t)), as a function of the value of the initial temperature parameter (Tbat(t0)) of the battery received and of said value of a parameter representative of a battery discharge current ((I BAT ) 2 ), - estimating an average temperature parameter value ((T bat ) t0→tf Average ) from an initial instant (t 0 ) to an end-of-discharge instant (t f ) as a function of said modelling of the trend of the temperature of the battery as a function of time; and - determining an estimated value of the quantity of energy that can be extracted (E) from the battery as a function of said average temperature parameter value ((T bat ) t0→tf Average ) and of the initial value of the battery state-of-charge parameter (BSOC(t 0 )). - receiving an initial value of a temperature parameter ( T bat ( t 0 )) and an initial value of a battery state-of-charge parameter ( BSOC ( t 0 )) , corresponding to an initial instant ( t 0 ), - reading a value of a parameter representative of a battery discharge current ((I BAT ) 2 ) retained in memory, said value being generated as a function of discharge current values measured during at least one previous journey of the vehicle, - estimating at least one subsequent value of the temperature parameter, corresponding to at least one future instant, by using a step of modelling of the trend of the temperature parameter of the battery during the discharge as a function of time (Tbat(t)), as a function of the value of the initial temperature parameter (Tbat(t0)) of the battery received and of said value of a parameter representative of a battery discharge current ((I BAT ) 2 ), - estimating an average temperature parameter value ((T bat ) t0→tf Average ) from an initial instant (t 0 ) to an end-of-discharge instant (t f ) as a function of said modelling of the trend of the temperature of the battery as a function of time; and - determining an estimated value of the quantity of energy that can be extracted (E) from the battery as a function of said average temperature parameter value ((T bat ) t0→tf Average ) and of the initial value of the battery state-of-charge parameter (BSOC(t 0 )).
A cassette (542; 612) for use in a prosthetic suturing device (482; 606), the cassette (542; 612) configured to be loaded into a cassette receiver of the suturing device and comprising: a base ; a cover coupled to the base by latching, gluing, or welding; and one or more needles (576; 624) guided by the base and the cover ; characterised in that the base comprises: a pair of alignment tabs configured to move into alignment slots of the cassette receiver ; and a pair of pivots (552; 614) configured to be placed into alignment with pivot receivers in the cassette receiver , thereby allowing the cassette to be rotated down around the cassette pivots (552; 614) so that the alignment tabs move into the alignment slots of the cassette receiver ; and whereby the cover : comprises two flexible arms each having a retention latch configured to engage retention features of the cassette receiver so that the cassette is held firmly in place; and characterized in that the cover defines one or more ferrule holders (566; 626). a base ; a cover coupled to the base by latching, gluing, or welding; and one or more needles (576; 624) guided by the base and the cover ; characterised in that the base comprises: a pair of alignment tabs configured to move into alignment slots of the cassette receiver ; and a pair of pivots (552; 614) configured to be placed into alignment with pivot receivers in the cassette receiver , thereby allowing the cassette to be rotated down around the cassette pivots (552; 614) so that the alignment tabs move into the alignment slots of the cassette receiver ; and a pair of alignment tabs configured to move into alignment slots of the cassette receiver ; and a pair of pivots (552; 614) configured to be placed into alignment with pivot receivers in the cassette receiver , thereby allowing the cassette to be rotated down around the cassette pivots (552; 614) so that the alignment tabs move into the alignment slots of the cassette receiver ; and whereby the cover : comprises two flexible arms each having a retention latch configured to engage retention features of the cassette receiver so that the cassette is held firmly in place; and characterized in that the cover defines one or more ferrule holders (566; 626). comprises two flexible arms each having a retention latch configured to engage retention features of the cassette receiver so that the cassette is held firmly in place; and characterized in that the cover defines one or more ferrule holders (566; 626).
A computer-implemented method of rendering a user interface, the method comprising the following steps: at a user interface controller , receiving visual content to be displayed on a display of a user device , wherein the user interface controller generates obfuscation data for obscuring the visual content and controls the display to render the user interface on which the visual content is obscured according to the obfuscation data; and transmitting, from the user device to a remote device, a request to stop obscuring the visual content, wherein the request is transmitted in response to a drag gesture detected at the user device ; wherein as the drag gesture is performed, the user interface controller responds by modifying the obfuscation data to reduce a level of obfuscation applied to the visual content before the request has been accepted, whereby the visual content remains obscured but with a lower level of obfuscation, wherein if the request is subsequently accepted at the remote device, in response the user interface controller controls the display to stop obscuring the visual content, thereby rendering it fully visible on the display. at a user interface controller , receiving visual content to be displayed on a display of a user device , wherein the user interface controller generates obfuscation data for obscuring the visual content and controls the display to render the user interface on which the visual content is obscured according to the obfuscation data; and transmitting, from the user device to a remote device, a request to stop obscuring the visual content, wherein the request is transmitted in response to a drag gesture detected at the user device ; wherein as the drag gesture is performed, the user interface controller responds by modifying the obfuscation data to reduce a level of obfuscation applied to the visual content before the request has been accepted, whereby the visual content remains obscured but with a lower level of obfuscation, wherein if the request is subsequently accepted at the remote device, in response the user interface controller controls the display to stop obscuring the visual content, thereby rendering it fully visible on the display.
A method for suggesting multiple regions of interest within a scene and generating a multi-focus image from the multiple regions of interest, comprising: receiving digital image data of a scene ; determining candidate regions of interest within the scene; indicating the candidate regions of interest on a display screen that is displaying the scene; receiving input indicating selection of multiple regions of interest which may include one or more of the candidate regions of interest and other regions of interest; determining autofocus parameters associated with each selected region of interest, wherein determining autofocus parameters includes performing autofocus to determine the autofocus parameters for each selected region of interest where the selected region of interest is in focus; storing the autofocus parameters in a memory component; after receiving an input to capture images, capturing an image of each selected region of interest using the stored autofocus parameters associated with the region of interest and generating a multi-focus image that includes image data from the captured image of each selected region of interest. receiving digital image data of a scene ; determining candidate regions of interest within the scene; indicating the candidate regions of interest on a display screen that is displaying the scene; receiving input indicating selection of multiple regions of interest which may include one or more of the candidate regions of interest and other regions of interest; determining autofocus parameters associated with each selected region of interest, wherein determining autofocus parameters includes performing autofocus to determine the autofocus parameters for each selected region of interest where the selected region of interest is in focus; storing the autofocus parameters in a memory component; after receiving an input to capture images, capturing an image of each selected region of interest using the stored autofocus parameters associated with the region of interest and generating a multi-focus image that includes image data from the captured image of each selected region of interest.