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A method of reducing the effects of cross talk pickup of at least a first audio conversation by multiple audio input devices provided in an audio conferencing environment, the audio conferencing environment including multiple users participating by means of a series of associated audio input devices for the provision of audio input, and a series of audio output devices for the output of audio output streams to the multiple users, with the audio input and output devices being interconnected to a mixing control server for the control and mixing of the audio inputs from each audio input device to present a series of audio streams to the audio output devices, the method including the steps of: A. monitoring the series of audio input devices for the presence of a duplicate audio conversation input from at least two input audio sources in an audio output stream, the monitoring comprises, in the audio input from at least one of the at least two input audio sources, distinguishing background audio indicative of one or more background users from nearfield audio of a nearfield user; wherein the background audio is distinguished from the nearfield audio by determining a correlation of voice activity based on predetermined information, the predetermined information including information about a type of input device and/or a type of output device used by a user and B. where a duplicate audio conversation input is detected, determining whether to suppress the presence of the duplicate audio conversation input in the audio output stream based on the predetermined information. A. monitoring the series of audio input devices for the presence of a duplicate audio conversation input from at least two input audio sources in an audio output stream, the monitoring comprises, in the audio input from at least one of the at least two input audio sources, distinguishing background audio indicative of one or more background users from nearfield audio of a nearfield user; wherein the background audio is distinguished from the nearfield audio by determining a correlation of voice activity based on predetermined information, the predetermined information including information about a type of input device and/or a type of output device used by a user and B. where a duplicate audio conversation input is detected, determining whether to suppress the presence of the duplicate audio conversation input in the audio output stream based on the predetermined information.
Insulating element for use as a wall insulating element or ceiling insulating element in wall and/or ceiling insulations or roof areas for the purpose of thermal insulation, sound insulation and/or light insulation and/or diffusion inhibition of rooms, comprising a closed pocket, the pocket being filled with an insulating material, in particular of loose mineral wool fibers, wherein the pocket is formed from two webs consisting at least partially of plastic, wherein, to form the pocket, the two webs differing from one another in terms of their composition and/or their surface properties are placed one on top of the other and are completely joined to one another along a circumferential edge, characterized in that a first of the outer sides of the insulating element is formed by the composition and/or the surface properties of the first web as a heat absorber, light absorber and/or UV absorber, the outer side of the first web being colored black, and in that a second outer side of the insulating element is formed by the composition and/or the surface properties of the second web as a heat reflector, light reflector and/or UV reflector, the outer side of the second web being colored white.
A method for determining a flow rate, Φ t , of a fluid in a conduit , the method comprising: providing a first ultrasonic transit time signal under fluid flow, generated using a first transducer in a direction towards a second transducer ; providing a second ultrasonic transit time signal under fluid flow, generated using the second transducer in a direction towards the first transducer , the first and second transducers being spatially separated from one another along a length of the conduit ; providing a third ultrasonic transit time signal under zero fluid flow, generated using the first or second transducer in a direction towards the second or first transducer respectively; generating respective measures of amplitude and phase of the first , second and third signals at a selected time to provide respective first, U , second, D and third, Z , flow vectors; calculating a measure of the difference in the values of amplitude and phase of the first signal and second signal at the selected time using the first and second flow vectors to provide a difference vector, Δ ; generating a measure for a component, m y , of an interference vector, M , representing a conduit-borne component signal of the first and second signals using the first and second flow vectors and the difference vector, Δ ; and generating a measure for the flow rate, Φ t , of the fluid using the component, m y , of the interference vector, M , the third flow vector, Z , and a sum, Σ , of the first and second vectors . providing a first ultrasonic transit time signal under fluid flow, generated using a first transducer in a direction towards a second transducer ; providing a second ultrasonic transit time signal under fluid flow, generated using the second transducer in a direction towards the first transducer , the first and second transducers being spatially separated from one another along a length of the conduit ; providing a third ultrasonic transit time signal under zero fluid flow, generated using the first or second transducer in a direction towards the second or first transducer respectively; generating respective measures of amplitude and phase of the first , second and third signals at a selected time to provide respective first, U , second, D and third, Z , flow vectors; calculating a measure of the difference in the values of amplitude and phase of the first signal and second signal at the selected time using the first and second flow vectors to provide a difference vector, Δ ; generating a measure for a component, m y , of an interference vector, M , representing a conduit-borne component signal of the first and second signals using the first and second flow vectors and the difference vector, Δ ; and generating a measure for the flow rate, Φ t , of the fluid using the component, m y , of the interference vector, M , the third flow vector, Z , and a sum, Σ , of the first and second vectors .
A computer-implemented method for localizing a target object in a 3D medical image, comprising: down-sampling the medical image into a plurality of images having different resolutions; for each respective image of the plurality of images, starting from a first image and progressing to a last image with the progression increasing in resolution, performing a sequence of actions for modifying parameters of the target object in the respective image, the parameters of the target object comprising nine parameters of a target object: Cartesian coordinates defining a center position of the target object; yaw, pitch, and roll defining an orientation of the target object, and width, depth, and height defining a scale of the target object, wherein the sequence of actions comprises discrete actions determined by an artificial intelligence, Al agent trained for a resolution of the respective image to maximize a scalar reward function; and localizing the target object in the medical image based on the modified parameters of the target object in the last image. down-sampling the medical image into a plurality of images having different resolutions; for each respective image of the plurality of images, starting from a first image and progressing to a last image with the progression increasing in resolution, performing a sequence of actions for modifying parameters of the target object in the respective image, the parameters of the target object comprising nine parameters of a target object: Cartesian coordinates defining a center position of the target object; yaw, pitch, and roll defining an orientation of the target object, and width, depth, and height defining a scale of the target object, wherein the sequence of actions comprises discrete actions determined by an artificial intelligence, Al agent trained for a resolution of the respective image to maximize a scalar reward function; and localizing the target object in the medical image based on the modified parameters of the target object in the last image.
A method for producing a polyolefin recyclate, suitable for production of consumer products, from mixed-color, polyolefin-containing wastes, comprising the steps of (i) treating a mixed-color polyolefin waste fraction with water, without supplying thermal energy, (ii) treating the polyolefin waste fraction obtained from (i) by washing with an alkaline medium at a temperature of at least 60°C, (iii) flake-sorting the polyolefin waste fraction obtained from (ii) to obtain one or more single-color polyolefin waste fractions, each comprising a polyolefin in concentrated form, wherein steps (ii) and (iii) may also be carried out in the opposite order, (iv) treating the one or more single-color polyolefin waste fractions obtained from the preceding steps, at a temperature in the range from 50 to 155°C, preferably for a period of at least 60 minutes, wherein the waste fraction to be included in flake-sorting contains white, transparent and residual colored components in a proportion of 20 to 45 wt% in each case and the waste fraction to be included in the method comprises packaging from different applications including shampoo and food packaging. (i) treating a mixed-color polyolefin waste fraction with water, without supplying thermal energy, (ii) treating the polyolefin waste fraction obtained from (i) by washing with an alkaline medium at a temperature of at least 60°C, (iii) flake-sorting the polyolefin waste fraction obtained from (ii) to obtain one or more single-color polyolefin waste fractions, each comprising a polyolefin in concentrated form, wherein steps (ii) and (iii) may also be carried out in the opposite order, (iv) treating the one or more single-color polyolefin waste fractions obtained from the preceding steps, at a temperature in the range from 50 to 155°C, preferably for a period of at least 60 minutes,
A display substrate, comprising: a substrate including a sealing region ; and a driving wire on the substrate, wherein: at least a portion of the driving wire is in the sealing region, the portion of the driving wire includes: a first surface, a second surface opposite to the first surface and in contact with the substrate, sides there-between connecting to the first surface and the second surface, and each of the sides forms an acute angle with the second surface, characterised in that each side has a vertical projection on the substrate with a projection width of at least 1 μm and at most 5 μm. a substrate including a sealing region ; and a driving wire on the substrate, wherein: at least a portion of the driving wire is in the sealing region, the portion of the driving wire includes: a first surface, a second surface opposite to the first surface and in contact with the substrate, sides there-between connecting to the first surface and the second surface, and each of the sides forms an acute angle with the second surface, characterised in that each side has a vertical projection on the substrate with a projection width of at least 1 μm and at most 5 μm. at least a portion of the driving wire is in the sealing region, the portion of the driving wire includes: a first surface, a second surface opposite to the first surface and in contact with the substrate, sides there-between connecting to the first surface and the second surface, and each of the sides forms an acute angle with the second surface, characterised in that each side has a vertical projection on the substrate with a projection width of at least 1 μm and at most 5 μm.
A grain unloading system for a combine harvester comprising: - a grain bin comprising a frame , the frame comprising a floor with a trough disposed therein; - an unloading auger disposed at least partially within the trough; - an auger cover that at least partially covers the auger, the auger cover comprising a pair of movable gates , and; - a gate adjustment structure coupled to the pair of gates to move the pair of gates relative to the auger, characterized in that : the auger cover further comprises a hat for a top portion of the auger cover and the gates are movable between the hat and locations on the floor that are proximal to the trough, and there is further provided: - a control system coupled to the gate adjustment structure and configured to control the gate adjustment structure. - a grain bin comprising a frame , the frame comprising a floor with a trough disposed therein; - an unloading auger disposed at least partially within the trough; - an auger cover that at least partially covers the auger, the auger cover comprising a pair of movable gates , and; - a gate adjustment structure coupled to the pair of gates to move the pair of gates relative to the auger, - a control system coupled to the gate adjustment structure and configured to control the gate adjustment structure.
A wound dressing apparatus comprising: a wound contact layer comprising a proximal wound-facing face and a distal face, wherein the proximal wound-facing face is configured to be positioned in contact with a wound; a spacer layer comprising a proximal wound-facing face and a distal face, the spacer layer positioned over the distal face of the wound contact layer; an absorbent layer positioned on the distal face of the spacer layer; an electronics unit comprising a negative pressure source and electronic components wherein the electronics unit is surrounded by a material to encapsulate the negative pressure source and the electronics components; wherein the absorbent layer comprises a recess configured to receive the electronics unit and the absorbent layer is configured to be in fluid communication with the electronics unit; a cover layer sealed to the wound contact layer at a perimeter to thereby enclose the wound dressing; the negative pressure source is characterised in that it comprises an inlet protection mechanism and an outlet or exhaust. a wound contact layer comprising a proximal wound-facing face and a distal face, wherein the proximal wound-facing face is configured to be positioned in contact with a wound; a spacer layer comprising a proximal wound-facing face and a distal face, the spacer layer positioned over the distal face of the wound contact layer; an absorbent layer positioned on the distal face of the spacer layer; an electronics unit comprising a negative pressure source and electronic components wherein the electronics unit is surrounded by a material to encapsulate the negative pressure source and the electronics components; wherein the absorbent layer comprises a recess configured to receive the electronics unit and the absorbent layer is configured to be in fluid communication with the electronics unit; a cover layer sealed to the wound contact layer at a perimeter to thereby enclose the wound dressing; the negative pressure source is characterised in that it comprises an inlet protection mechanism and an outlet or exhaust.
An electronic apparatus comprising: a first heat sink that allows air to pass in a front-rear direction; a power supply unit that includes a power supply circuit and a power supply unit case housing the power supply circuit and having an intake air wall in which a plurality of air intake holes are formed; and a cooling fan , characterised in that the intake air wall is located in front of the first heat sink with respect to the front-rear direction in which the air is allowed to pass through the first heat sink , the intake air wall has an external surface being inclined with respect to both the front-rear direction and a left-right direction and facing the first heat sink , and the cooling fan is disposed to feed air toward the intake air wall , and thereby supply the air to the first heat sink . a first heat sink that allows air to pass in a front-rear direction; a power supply unit that includes a power supply circuit and a power supply unit case housing the power supply circuit and having an intake air wall in which a plurality of air intake holes are formed; and a cooling fan , characterised in that the intake air wall is located in front of the first heat sink with respect to the front-rear direction in which the air is allowed to pass through the first heat sink , the intake air wall has an external surface being inclined with respect to both the front-rear direction and a left-right direction and facing the first heat sink , and the cooling fan is disposed to feed air toward the intake air wall , and thereby supply the air to the first heat sink .
A cell strain for reducing the production of replication competent adenovirus, characterized in that : it is a cell strain HEK293.CS, and in the cell strain HEK293.CS the ITR and E1A Promoter sequences of the cell strain HEK293 E1 gene is replaced with a heterologous control element, the heterologous control element is PGK Promoter.
An endoluminal stent comprising: a plurality of ringlets forming a lateral surface of the endoluminal stent , each of the plurality of ringlets having a sinusoidal structure along a length of the ringlet , wherein the sinusoidal structure is formed as contained in a cylindrical plane of the lateral surface of the endoluminal stent, wherein the plurality of ringlets are coaxial to each other and are provided along a central longitudinal axis (A1); and a plurality of connectors to couple adjacent ringlets , one end of the connector being coupled to one ringlet at a first junction and another end of the connector being coupled to an adjacent ringlet at a second junction , wherein an axis (A2) passing through the first junction and parallel to the central longitudinal axis (A1) is at an offset with respect to another axis (A3) passing through the second junction and parallel to the central longitudinal axis (A1), and wherein each of the plurality of connectors comprises a sinusoidal structure , characterized in that the sinusoidal structure has a radius in a range of 0.400 mm to 0.700 mm. a plurality of ringlets forming a lateral surface of the endoluminal stent , each of the plurality of ringlets having a sinusoidal structure along a length of the ringlet , wherein the sinusoidal structure is formed as contained in a cylindrical plane of the lateral surface of the endoluminal stent, wherein the plurality of ringlets are coaxial to each other and are provided along a central longitudinal axis (A1); and a plurality of connectors to couple adjacent ringlets , one end of the connector being coupled to one ringlet at a first junction and another end of the connector being coupled to an adjacent ringlet at a second junction , wherein an axis (A2) passing through the first junction and parallel to the central longitudinal axis (A1) is at an offset with respect to another axis (A3) passing through the second junction and parallel to the central longitudinal axis (A1), and wherein each of the plurality of connectors comprises a sinusoidal structure , characterized in that the sinusoidal structure has a radius in a range of 0.400 mm to 0.700 mm.
A method of producing a microneedle sheet having at least one microneedle , the method comprising: preparing a sheet having a first surface and a second surface; making a first cut in a range from the first surface to the second surface of the sheet to form a first outer edge that defines a tip end of the microneedle ; and making, after forming the first outer edge , a second cut in a range from the first surface to the second surface of the sheet to form a second outer edge that defines the tip end of the microneedle , thereby forming the tip end of the microneedle , wherein the making a second cut includes making the second cut such that the second cut intersects the first cut to form an X-shaped cut in the vicinity of the tip end of the microneedle . preparing a sheet having a first surface and a second surface; making a first cut in a range from the first surface to the second surface of the sheet to form a first outer edge that defines a tip end of the microneedle ; and making, after forming the first outer edge , a second cut in a range from the first surface to the second surface of the sheet to form a second outer edge that defines the tip end of the microneedle , thereby forming the tip end of the microneedle , wherein the making a second cut includes making the second cut such that the second cut intersects the first cut to form an X-shaped cut in the vicinity of the tip end of the microneedle .
A fluid pump comprising: an actuator , including a piezoelectric element attached to a diaphragm , the diaphragm having a central portion and a peripheral portion, and configured to perform a bending vibration from the central portion to the peripheral portion; a planar section disposed such that the planar section faces the actuator while being in proximity to the actuator ; wherein when driven the actuator does not contact the planar section ; and a diaphragm support frame provided around the diaphragm , the diaphragm being connected to the diaphragm support frame via connecting portions , such that there is a space between the diaphragm support frame and the diaphragm , the connecting portions having an elastic structure and being connected between the diaphragm and the diaphragm support frame ; at least one center vent disposed in a portion at or in an area adjacent the center of an actuator facing area of the planar section that faces the actuator. an actuator , including a piezoelectric element attached to a diaphragm , the diaphragm having a central portion and a peripheral portion, and configured to perform a bending vibration from the central portion to the peripheral portion; a planar section disposed such that the planar section faces the actuator while being in proximity to the actuator ; wherein when driven the actuator does not contact the planar section ; and a diaphragm support frame provided around the diaphragm , the diaphragm being connected to the diaphragm support frame via connecting portions , such that there is a space between the diaphragm support frame and the diaphragm , the connecting portions having an elastic structure and being connected between the diaphragm and the diaphragm support frame ; at least one center vent disposed in a portion at or in an area adjacent the center of an actuator facing area of the planar section that faces the actuator.