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A header duct for supplying a fluid to one or more components, the header duct comprising: an inlet portion having a planar inlet ; an outlet portion having first and second planar outlets that are non-parallel to the inlet ; and a transition portion extending from the inlet portion to the outlet portion and defining a bend, wherein the transition portion is continuous with the inlet and outlet portions, and wherein the transition portion has an internal topography defining a non-monotonic cross-sectional area distribution between the inlet and outlet portions ; and characterized by the internal topography comprising a protrusion positioned between two depressions and disposed on the inside corner of the bend adjacent to the inlet portion and wherein the internal topography includes a laterally-extending bulbous region that increases an effective radius of the bend within the transition portion .. an inlet portion having a planar inlet ; an outlet portion having first and second planar outlets that are non-parallel to the inlet ; and a transition portion extending from the inlet portion to the outlet portion and defining a bend, wherein the transition portion is continuous with the inlet and outlet portions, and wherein the transition portion has an internal topography defining a non-monotonic cross-sectional area distribution between the inlet and outlet portions ; and characterized by the internal topography comprising a protrusion positioned between two depressions and disposed on the inside corner of the bend adjacent to the inlet portion and
A method, in a virtualized system comprising first and second virtual machine, VM, instances executing over physical hardware, the first VM instance participating in multiple data sessions, wherein for the duration of each data session a communications channel is formed with a respective client device, for migrating by a networking element one of the data sessions from the first VM instance to the second VM instance, characterised by the steps of: modifying a routing rule of a load balancer of the system, the rule being for routing communications between a client device and the first VM instance to specify that any request from the client device destined for the first VM instance, as part of the data session to be migrated, be queued; suspending processing, at the first VM instance, of pending requests from the client device; transmitting data, from the first VM instance, to the load balancer representing the state of the or each suspended request; modifying the routing rule to specify that the endpoint for a communication channel from the client device is the second VM instance; transmitting, from the load balancer, the data representing the state of the or each suspended request to the second VM instance; and subsequently modifying the routing rule to specify transmission of requests from the client device directly to the second VM instance. modifying a routing rule of a load balancer of the system, the rule being for routing communications between a client device and the first VM instance to specify that any request from the client device destined for the first VM instance, as part of the data session to be migrated, be queued; suspending processing, at the first VM instance, of pending requests from the client device; transmitting data, from the first VM instance, to the load balancer representing the state of the or each suspended request; modifying the routing rule to specify that the endpoint for a communication channel from the client device is the second VM instance; transmitting, from the load balancer, the data representing the state of the or each suspended request to the second VM instance; and subsequently modifying the routing rule to specify transmission of requests from the client device directly to the second VM instance.
Slipform to produce a hollow concrete body of a load-bearing structure, in particular a wind turbine tower, characterised in that a leading inside and outside slipform-shell is provided, forming a ring-shaped space for producing a wall layer of bulk concrete between the slipform-shells , and a trailing slipform in the sliding direction, which is associated with the inside and/or the outside of the slipform and is radially spaced from the associated preceding slipform , for applying an outer wall layer to the inside wall.
A method of performing communication, by a UE, user equipment, in a wireless communication system, the method comprising: receiving system information including configuration information of indication information; obtaining time gap information from the configuration information of the indication information, wherein the time gap information indicates time gap between the indication information and a paging position for a paging message; identifying a time domain position based on the time gap from the paging position; monitoring the indication information based on the identified time domain position; and based on the indication information being detected as a result of the monitoring, monitoring the paging message on the paging position, wherein the indication information is transmitted through a valid subframe based on SIB 1, system information block 1. receiving system information including configuration information of indication information; obtaining time gap information from the configuration information of the indication information, wherein the time gap information indicates time gap between the indication information and a paging position for a paging message; identifying a time domain position based on the time gap from the paging position; monitoring the indication information based on the identified time domain position; and based on the indication information being detected as a result of the monitoring, monitoring the paging message on the paging position, wherein the indication information is transmitted through a valid subframe based on SIB 1, system information block 1.
A periocular ring having an opening, the periocular ring configured to be worn on an eye of a user and configured to circumscribe the limbal ring of the eye , wherein when the periocular ring is worn on the eye of a user, a portion of the eye extends through the opening of the periocular ring and the periocular ring does not extend over the limbal ring , the periocular ring comprising: a lacrimal gland stimulator assembly , wherein the stimulator assembly comprises: a plurality of electrodes spaced along the periocular ring ; a microcontroller ; and a lead assembly extending along at least a portion of the periocular ring ; wherein the lead assembly extends between the microcontroller and the plurality of electrodes to operably couple the plurality of electrodes to the microcontroller ; and a sensor assembly operably coupled to the stimulator assembly , wherein the sensor assembly comprises at least one sensor located on the periphery of the periocular ring ; wherein the microcontroller is configured to: receive eye condition(s) data relating to a monitored eye condition(s) from the sensor assembly ; determine, based on the eye condition(s) data and a user profile, if the monitored eye conditions(s) data exceed a predetermined threshold; and activate, using the microcontroller and in response to the monitored eye condition(s) data exceeding the predetermined threshold, the plurality of electrodes to stimulate a lacrimal gland of the user. a lacrimal gland stimulator assembly , wherein the stimulator assembly comprises: a plurality of electrodes spaced along the periocular ring ; a microcontroller ; and a lead assembly extending along at least a portion of the periocular ring ; wherein the lead assembly extends between the microcontroller and the plurality of electrodes to operably couple the plurality of electrodes to the microcontroller ; and a sensor assembly operably coupled to the stimulator assembly , wherein the sensor assembly comprises at least one sensor located on the periphery of the periocular ring ; wherein the microcontroller is configured to: a plurality of electrodes spaced along the periocular ring ; a microcontroller ; and a lead assembly extending along at least a portion of the periocular ring ; wherein the lead assembly extends between the microcontroller and the plurality of electrodes to operably couple the plurality of electrodes to the microcontroller ; and a sensor assembly operably coupled to the stimulator assembly , wherein the sensor assembly comprises at least one sensor located on the periphery of the periocular ring ; wherein the microcontroller is configured to: receive eye condition(s) data relating to a monitored eye condition(s) from the sensor assembly ; determine, based on the eye condition(s) data and a user profile, if the monitored eye conditions(s) data exceed a predetermined threshold; and activate, using the microcontroller and in response to the monitored eye condition(s) data exceeding the predetermined threshold, the plurality of electrodes to stimulate a lacrimal gland of the user.
An image sensor array, comprising: a pixel circuit configured to generate a pixel output signal with an amplitude related to an intensity of detected light and to pass the pixel output signal to a data signal line (VSL) for a selection period; a current control capacitor configured to supply a current to the data signal line (VSL) through a first electrode in the selection period; and a ramp generator configured to generate a voltage ramp signal and to pass the voltage ramp signal to a second electrode of the current control capacitor in the selection period. a pixel circuit configured to generate a pixel output signal with an amplitude related to an intensity of detected light and to pass the pixel output signal to a data signal line (VSL) for a selection period; a current control capacitor configured to supply a current to the data signal line (VSL) through a first electrode in the selection period; and a ramp generator configured to generate a voltage ramp signal and to pass the voltage ramp signal to a second electrode of the current control capacitor in the selection period.
A computer-implemented method of controlling driving, based on sensing information obtained by a device included ir a first object , comprising: obtaining sensing information of the first object ; determining a sensing blind zone in a sensing zone , based on the sensing information of the first object ; determining a size and a location of the determined sensing blind zone , based on the sensing information of the first object ; receiving, from a second object , sensing information of the second object based on the location of the determined sensing blind zone ; generating a control signal, based on the size and the location of the determined sensing blind zone and the sensing information of the second object ; and controlling driving of the first object using the control signal, wherein the sensing information of the first object includes a coordinate information of the sensing blind zone , the received sensing information of the second object being about only the sensing blind zone that corresponds to the coordinate information. obtaining sensing information of the first object ; determining a sensing blind zone in a sensing zone , based on the sensing information of the first object ; determining a size and a location of the determined sensing blind zone , based on the sensing information of the first object ; receiving, from a second object , sensing information of the second object based on the location of the determined sensing blind zone ; generating a control signal, based on the size and the location of the determined sensing blind zone and the sensing information of the second object ; and controlling driving of the first object using the control signal, wherein the sensing information of the first object includes a coordinate information of the sensing blind zone , the received sensing information of the second object being about only the sensing blind zone that corresponds to the coordinate information.
A vertical roller mill , comprising: a housing ; a chute that supplies materials to be grinded to a center portion of the housing ; a grinder that is provided below the chute and grinds the materials to be grinded; an exhaust pipe that is provided above the grinder ; a transport mechanism that forms an air flow for transporting, to the exhaust pipe , grinded materials obtained by grinding the materials to be grinded by the grinder ; and a flow-constricting flow path that is provided between the grinder and the exhaust pipe and narrows a flow path area for the air flow, wherein the flow-constricting flow path is formed between a first flow-constricting ring provided in the center portion of the housing and a second flow-constricting ring provided to protrude from the housing toward the center portion of the housing , characterized by further comprising: an adjusting mechanism configured to adjust a dimension of a gap (W) between the first flow-constricting ring and the second flow-constricting ring . a housing ; a chute that supplies materials to be grinded to a center portion of the housing ; a grinder that is provided below the chute and grinds the materials to be grinded; an exhaust pipe that is provided above the grinder ; a transport mechanism that forms an air flow for transporting, to the exhaust pipe , grinded materials obtained by grinding the materials to be grinded by the grinder ; and a flow-constricting flow path that is provided between the grinder and the exhaust pipe and narrows a flow path area for the air flow, wherein the flow-constricting flow path is formed between a first flow-constricting ring provided in the center portion of the housing and a second flow-constricting ring provided to protrude from the housing toward the center portion of the housing , characterized by further comprising: an adjusting mechanism configured to adjust a dimension of a gap (W) between the first flow-constricting ring and the second flow-constricting ring .
A hand pole and socket arrangement for use in a passenger service vehicle, the arrangement comprising: a hand pole having a first end ; and a first socket for fitting to a passenger vehicle and for receiving the first end of the hand pole ; wherein the first end of the hand pole and the first socket are formed and arranged to prevent rotation of the hand pole relative to the socket when they are fitted together, and further: wherein the prevention of rotation is achieved by either: providing a radially outwardly extending projection on the first end of the hand pole and a corresponding radially outwardly extending depression on the interior wall of the first socket ; or providing a radially inwards extending projection on the inside wall of the first socket and a corresponding radially inwards extending depression on the first end of the hand pole; wherein the projection or projections is/are resiliently biased towards the corresponding depression or depressions ; and wherein, in either alternative, the projection fits in the depression preventing relative rotation of the first socket and first pole end in use. a hand pole having a first end ; and a first socket for fitting to a passenger vehicle and for receiving the first end of the hand pole ; wherein the first end of the hand pole and the first socket are formed and arranged to prevent rotation of the hand pole relative to the socket when they are fitted together, and further: wherein the prevention of rotation is achieved by either: providing a radially outwardly extending projection on the first end of the hand pole and a corresponding radially outwardly extending depression on the interior wall of the first socket ; or providing a radially inwards extending projection on the inside wall of the first socket and a corresponding radially inwards extending depression on the first end of the hand pole; wherein the projection or projections is/are resiliently biased towards the corresponding depression or depressions ; and wherein, in either alternative, the projection fits in the depression preventing relative rotation of the first socket and first pole end in use. wherein the projection or projections is/are resiliently biased towards the corresponding depression or depressions ; and wherein, in either alternative, the projection fits in the depression preventing relative rotation of the first socket and first pole end in use.
Ventilation device , comprising a housing having at least one inlet and at least one outlet and at least two ventilation units , which latter each comprise at least one regenerator and at least one air flow generator , for generating a reversible air flow through the ventilation unit and its said regenerator , and are each fittable in the housing , joining a said inlet and a said outlet , for the flow of air through this ventilation unit and through the housing via this inlet and this outlet , whereby each ventilation unit is of modular construction and, to this end, comprises an air flow generator module , comprising the said air flow generator , and comprises a regenerator module , comprising the said regenerator , wherein the air flow generator module and the regenerator module are fittable, via an access opening to the housing , separate from each other in this housing and, in the mounted state, are arranged loose in the housing and in that the ventilation device comprises an intermediate element , which is fittable in the housing via the access opening and, in the mounted state, is arranged between the two said ventilation units of the ventilation device , such that it is prevented that air which is blown out by the one ventilation unit is drawn in by the other ventilation unit.
An aerosol generation apparatus , comprising: a storage section that stores an aerosol source or an aerosol base material that retains the aerosol source; a first sensor that outputs a value related to an electric resistance value of a load , which its electric resistance value changes depending on a temperature of the load , which atomizes the aerosol source using heat generated by electric power from a power supply ; a second sensor that generates an output upon receipt of a user's request with regard to an aerosol generation; a first circuit that includes a first switch (Q1); a second circuit that includes a second switch (Q2), and has an electric resistance value higher than an electric resistance value of the first circuit ; and (Q2), a control section that controls the first switch (Q1) and the second switch wherein the first circuit and the second circuit are connected in parallel to the power supply and the load , and wherein the control section is configured to: estimate a residual quantity of the aerosol source based on the value output by the first sensor when the second switch (Q2) is in an on state ; and characterised in that the control section is further configured to control so that a period during which the output is by the first sensor includes: a time point at which the second switch (Q2) turns an on state when the first switch (Q1) is in an on state, or a time point at which the second switch (Q2) turns an on state at the same time as the first switch (Q1) becoming an off state. a storage section that stores an aerosol source or an aerosol base material that retains the aerosol source; a first sensor that outputs a value related to an electric resistance value of a load , which its electric resistance value changes depending on a temperature of the load , which atomizes the aerosol source using heat generated by electric power from a power supply ; a second sensor that generates an output upon receipt of a user's request with regard to an aerosol generation; a first circuit that includes a first switch (Q1); a second circuit that includes a second switch (Q2), and has an electric resistance value higher than an electric resistance value of the first circuit ; and (Q2), a control section that controls the first switch (Q1) and the second switch wherein the first circuit and the second circuit are connected in parallel to the power supply and the load , and estimate a residual quantity of the aerosol source based on the value output by the first sensor when the second switch (Q2) is in an on state ; and characterised in that the control section is further configured to control so that a period during which the output is by the first sensor includes: a time point at which the second switch (Q2) turns an on state when the first switch (Q1) is in an on state, or a time point at which the second switch (Q2) turns an on state at the same time as the first switch (Q1) becoming an off state.
A method of preparing a carboxylic acid, comprising: forming a reaction mixture comprising levulinic acid, an oxidant selected from a peroxide, and an acid or a base, under conditions suitable to prepare the carboxylic acid.
Chain-guiding roller for a bicycle drivetrain having a chain , having a multi-pinion arrangement and having a rear bicycle gearshift mechanism , the chain-guiding roller comprising a bearing region (R B ) rotatable about an axis of rotation (A P ), a tooth region (R T ) with teeth (T) formed thereon for engaging into the chain , and a supporting structure (Ss) that connects the bearing region (R B ) and the tooth region (R T ), wherein, on at least one tooth (T), on each of the inboard-side and outboard-side side surfaces (A T ) thereof, there are formed guide regions (A G ) for lateral guidance of the chain substantially parallel to the axis of rotation (A P ), characterized in that at least one inboard-side guide region (A Gi ) has an at least regionally reduced thickness dimension (T T ), relative to a central plane (P M ) of the chain-guiding roller , in relation to at least one outboard-side guide region (A Go ) of the at least one tooth (T), such that a chain section (6 t ) running substantially tangentially off the chain-guiding roller can assume a greater skew angle (λ i ) in an outboard direction (S o ) than in an inboard direction (S i ).
A braking energy recovery system for an electric motor , comprising: a first regulator having an input for receiving an input voltage and an output for outputting a DC link voltage; an energy storage device coupled to the output of the first regulator ; a second regulator having an input coupled to the energy storage device and an output for outputting a motor drive signal to the electric motor ; and means for sensing a characteristic of the electric motor operating in response to the motor drive signal; characterized in that the system further comprises: a controller for receiving the sensed characteristic and outputting an energy management signal to the first regulator in response to the sensed characteristic, wherein the energy management signal comprises a time variant signal as a function of at least one of (i) motor speed and (ii) back EMF determined via the sensed characteristic, and wherein the first regulator is responsive to the energy management signal for dynamically regulating the DC link voltage to maintain substantially constant an energy balance that comprises a sum of (a) at least one of rotational and linear kinetic energy of the electric motor and (b) energy stored in the energy storage device. a first regulator having an input for receiving an input voltage and an output for outputting a DC link voltage; an energy storage device coupled to the output of the first regulator ; a second regulator having an input coupled to the energy storage device and an output for outputting a motor drive signal to the electric motor ; and means for sensing a characteristic of the electric motor operating in response to the motor drive signal;