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A method for loss concealment of spatial audio parameters, the spatial audio parameters comprise at least a direction of arrival information, the method comprising the following steps: receiving a first set of spatial audio parameters comprising at least a first direction (azi1, ele1) of arrival information; receiving a second set of spatial audio parameters, comprising at least a second direction (azi2, ele2) of arrival information; and replacing the second direction (azi2, ele2) of arrival information of a second set by a replacement direction of arrival information derived from the first direction (azi1, ele1) of arrival information, if at least the second direction (azi2, ele2) of arrival information or a portion of the second direction (azi2, ele2) of arrival information is lost or damaged; the method is characterised in that the step of replacing comprises the step of dithering by injecting random noise to the first direction (azi1, ele1) of arrival information to obtain the replacement direction of arrival information and wherein the step of injecting is performed, if the first or second diffuseness information (ψ1, ψ2) indicates a high diffuseness; and/or if the first or second diffuseness information (ψ1, ψ2) is above a predetermined threshold for the diffuseness information, wherein the first (1 st sets) and second sets (2 nd sets) of spatial audio parameters comprise a first and a second diffuseness information (ψ1, ψ2), respectively. receiving a first set of spatial audio parameters comprising at least a first direction (azi1, ele1) of arrival information; receiving a second set of spatial audio parameters, comprising at least a second direction (azi2, ele2) of arrival information; and replacing the second direction (azi2, ele2) of arrival information of a second set by a replacement direction of arrival information derived from the first direction (azi1, ele1) of arrival information, if at least the second direction (azi2, ele2) of arrival information or a portion of the second direction (azi2, ele2) of arrival information is lost or damaged; the method is characterised in that the step of replacing comprises the step of dithering by injecting random noise to the first direction (azi1, ele1) of arrival information to obtain the replacement direction of arrival information and wherein the step of injecting is performed, if the first or second diffuseness information (ψ1, ψ2) indicates a high diffuseness; and/or if the first or second diffuseness information (ψ1, ψ2) is above a predetermined threshold for the diffuseness information, wherein the first (1 st sets) and second sets (2 nd sets) of spatial audio parameters comprise a first and a second diffuseness information (ψ1, ψ2), respectively.
Apparatus (20, 201-206) for switching a DC current in a DC voltage line comprising - an operating current branch that can be inserted in series into a DC voltage conductor of the DC voltage line and has a controllable switch , - a two-pole current pulse unit having a parallel resonant circuit consisting of a capacitive energy store and a series circuit that is connected in parallel therewith and has an inductor and a controllable pulse switch , wherein switching the pulse switch allows a pulse current to be generated that flows counter to the DC current to be switched and brings about a current zero crossing in the controllable switch , characterized in that the current pulse unit is arranged in a bypass branch decoupled from an electrical potential of a DC voltage return conductor of the DC voltage line, which bypass branch forms a current path in parallel with the controllable switch , wherein the pulse current flows in a mesh formed by the operating current branch and the parallel current path, wherein the apparatus further comprises a precharging unit , wherein the energy store can be charged by means of the precharging unit , wherein the precharging unit comprises a precharging resistor arranged between the current pulse unit and the DC voltage return conductor. - an operating current branch that can be inserted in series into a DC voltage conductor of the DC voltage line and has a controllable switch , - a two-pole current pulse unit having a parallel resonant circuit consisting of a capacitive energy store and a series circuit that is connected in parallel therewith and has an inductor and a controllable pulse switch , wherein switching the pulse switch allows a pulse current to be generated that flows counter to the DC current to be switched and brings about a current zero crossing in the controllable switch ,
A nutritional composition, wherein the nutritional composition comprises a growing-up milk or an infant formula, comprising: a protein source, a carbohydrate source, and a lipid source, wherein the lipid source comprises a creamer composition, the creamer composition further comprising a vegetable oil blend comprising up to 15% by weight of saturated fatty acids, 45 to 75% by weight of monounsaturated fatty acids, 15 to 45 % by weight of polyunsaturated fatty acids, and 0.1% to 3 % by weight of trans fatty acids, wherein the vegetable oil blend further comprises 45 to 75% by weight of oleic acid, 10 to 40% by weight linoleic acid and 1 to 15% by weight of α-linolenic acid; and further wherein the nutritional composition comprises: 0.5 to 5 g of palmitic acid, 0.5 to 2 g of stearic acid, 1 to 10 g of oleic acid, 0.5 to 8 g of linoleic acid, 0.1 to 2 g α-linolenic acid, and 25 to 200 mg of docosahexaenoic acid per 100 g of the nutritional composition. a protein source, a carbohydrate source, and a lipid source, wherein the lipid source comprises a creamer composition, the creamer composition further comprising a vegetable oil blend comprising up to 15% by weight of saturated fatty acids, 45 to 75% by weight of monounsaturated fatty acids, 15 to 45 % by weight of polyunsaturated fatty acids, and 0.1% to 3 % by weight of trans fatty acids, wherein the vegetable oil blend further comprises 45 to 75% by weight of oleic acid, 10 to 40% by weight linoleic acid and 1 to 15% by weight of α-linolenic acid; and further wherein the nutritional composition comprises: 0.5 to 5 g of palmitic acid, 0.5 to 2 g of stearic acid, 1 to 10 g of oleic acid, 0.5 to 8 g of linoleic acid, 0.1 to 2 g α-linolenic acid, and 25 to 200 mg of docosahexaenoic acid per 100 g of the nutritional composition. 0.5 to 5 g of palmitic acid, 0.5 to 2 g of stearic acid, 1 to 10 g of oleic acid, 0.5 to 8 g of linoleic acid, 0.1 to 2 g α-linolenic acid, and 25 to 200 mg of docosahexaenoic acid per 100 g of the nutritional composition.
Integral sound suppressor for a gun barrel , wherein the integral sound suppressor comprises a tubular housing designed for almost complete or complete encasing of the gun barrel in its longitudinal direction, having an internal thread arranged within the housing for mounting the integral sound suppressor on an external thread provided at the muzzle of the gun barrel , wherein a deflector device for deflecting the gas being produced when firing a shot and an inner tube designed to receive the gun barrel are arranged within the housing and wherein a guide surface spaced from the internal thread in the longitudinal direction of the housing for guiding the integral sound suppressor in a region of a barrel front end of the gun barrel is arranged on the housing , characterised in that the inner tube with the housing defines an expansion chamber for receiving the gas being produced when firing a shot.
A method for controlling a microgrid comprising a power interface device coupled to a plurality of microgrid elements comprising power sources and loads , the method comprising: determining, by the power interface device, a mode of operation of the microgrid; determining a power load of the plurality of microgrid elements; and characterised in that the method further comprises based on the mode of operation of the microgrid and the power load of the plurality of microgrid elements, adjusting, by the power interface device, a frequency of a voltage of the power interface device to communicate instructions to at least one of the plurality of microgrid elements. determining, by the power interface device, a mode of operation of the microgrid; determining a power load of the plurality of microgrid elements; and characterised in that the method further comprises based on the mode of operation of the microgrid and the power load of the plurality of microgrid elements, adjusting, by the power interface device, a frequency of a voltage of the power interface device to communicate instructions to at least one of the plurality of microgrid elements.
A vacuum cleaner comprising: a cleaner body capable of standing and inclining, wherein the cleaner body has a projection unitarily formed with the cleaner body ; an electric blower accommodated in the cleaner body ; a floor nozzle provided at a bottom of the cleaner body , the floor nozzle being capable of cleaning a surface while the cleaner body inclines; a mode detector detecting whether the cleaner body stands or inclines, wherein the mode detector comprises a microswitch and a lever , wherein the lever is operated with the projection , characterized in that the vacuum cleaner further comprises a processor and a controller , wherein the processor is configured to output to the controller a signal directing the controller to supply a first power to the electric blower if the mode detector detects that the cleaner body inclines, and to supply a second power lower than the first power to the electric blower if the mode detector detects that the cleaner body stands. a cleaner body capable of standing and inclining, wherein the cleaner body has a projection unitarily formed with the cleaner body ; an electric blower accommodated in the cleaner body ; a floor nozzle provided at a bottom of the cleaner body , the floor nozzle being capable of cleaning a surface while the cleaner body inclines; a mode detector detecting whether the cleaner body stands or inclines, wherein the mode detector comprises a microswitch and a lever , wherein the lever is operated with the projection , characterized in that the vacuum cleaner further comprises a processor and a controller , wherein the processor is configured to output to the controller a signal directing the controller to supply a first power to the electric blower if the mode detector detects that the cleaner body inclines, and to supply a second power lower than the first power to the electric blower if the mode detector detects that the cleaner body stands.
A method of making a plant protein ingredient comprising the following steps: (a) adjusting the moisture content of a Brewer's Spent Grain to between 15 to 35% by weight, (b) processing the adjusted Brewer's Spent Grain so as to reduce the particle size, and (c) separating the processed Brewer's Spent Grain into fractions, wherein the plant protein ingredient comprises at least one of the fractions with a particle size of less than 105 microns and wherein the less than 105 micron particle size fraction has a protein content of at least 30% by weight based on the dry weight of the plant protein ingredient; wherein moisture content is determined by method AOAC 925.10 (Official Methods of Analysis of AOAC International 19th Edition AOAC, Gaithersburg, MD); and wherein the term "particle size" refers to particle diameter as measured using a physical sieve analysis method. (a) adjusting the moisture content of a Brewer's Spent Grain to between 15 to 35% by weight, (b) processing the adjusted Brewer's Spent Grain so as to reduce the particle size, and (c) separating the processed Brewer's Spent Grain into fractions, wherein the plant protein ingredient comprises at least one of the fractions with a particle size of less than 105 microns and wherein the less than 105 micron particle size fraction has a protein content of at least 30% by weight based on the dry weight of the plant protein ingredient;
An antenna system comprising: an omni-directional vertically polarized co-linear antenna array that is configured to generate a vertically polarized field; and a plurality of linear polarization filters including layers of helical conductors concentrically surrounding the omni-directional vertically polarized co-linear antenna array and extending from a first end to a second end of the omni-directional vertically polarized co-linear antenna array , and configured to progressively rotate the vertically polarized field 90° to form a horizontally polarized field outside of the plurality of linear polarization filters . an omni-directional vertically polarized co-linear antenna array that is configured to generate a vertically polarized field; and a plurality of linear polarization filters including layers of helical conductors concentrically surrounding the omni-directional vertically polarized co-linear antenna array and extending from a first end to a second end of the omni-directional vertically polarized co-linear antenna array , and configured to progressively rotate the vertically polarized field 90° to form a horizontally polarized field outside of the plurality of linear polarization filters .
A pack for holding and re-charging an e-cigarette which has a tip connector with first and second charging contacts , the pack comprising a body and a lid which is pivotably mounted on the body, wherein the body includes: a pack battery ; a tube having an open first end (132A1) underneath the lid for receiving an e-cigarette; and a connection assembly which is in the form of a module fitted onto a second opposite end (132A2) of the tube and includes a connector with a central contact (704B, 704B2, 704B3) and an outer contact for re-charging the e-cigarette using the pack battery ; wherein the outer contact of the connection assembly comprises a generally annular base and at least two lugs which project from the base in the direction of the first end of the tube (132A1) and which define a docking station between the lugs for receiving the tip connector of the e-cigarette ; and the base of the outer contact is spring-mounted relative to a housing of the connection assembly . a pack battery ; a tube having an open first end (132A1) underneath the lid for receiving an e-cigarette; and a connection assembly which is in the form of a module fitted onto a second opposite end (132A2) of the tube and includes a connector with a central contact (704B, 704B2, 704B3) and an outer contact for re-charging the e-cigarette using the pack battery ; wherein the outer contact of the connection assembly comprises a generally annular base and at least two lugs which project from the base in the direction of the first end of the tube (132A1) and which define a docking station between the lugs for receiving the tip connector of the e-cigarette ; and the base of the outer contact is spring-mounted relative to a housing of the connection assembly .
A toilet bowl unit comprising: a toilet bowl with an inner toilet bowl surface having an upper peripheral portion , a central peripheral portion and a lower sump portion ; a peripheral slot which separates a lower edge of the upper peripheral portion from an upper edge of the central peripheral portion , and which has a discharge opening ; and a peripheral water channel which is concealed inside the toilet bowl unit and has a side wall which is a weir over which water may flow into the peripheral slot ; characterized in that the discharge opening of the peripheral slot includes at least one local downward deflection of the discharge opening, and the or each local downward deflection is a serpentine downward deflection which is positioned in the front half of the toilet bowl . a toilet bowl with an inner toilet bowl surface having an upper peripheral portion , a central peripheral portion and a lower sump portion ; a peripheral slot which separates a lower edge of the upper peripheral portion from an upper edge of the central peripheral portion , and which has a discharge opening ; and a peripheral water channel which is concealed inside the toilet bowl unit and has a side wall which is a weir over which water may flow into the peripheral slot ; characterized in that the discharge opening of the peripheral slot includes at least one local downward deflection of the discharge opening, and the or each local downward deflection is a serpentine downward deflection which is positioned in the front half of the toilet bowl .
A screw press apparatus comprising an outer casing surrounding a screening tube defining a longitudinally extending axial direction (α) and with a plurality of liquid discharge holes, a slurry inlet port at one end of the screening tube and a solids discharge port at an opposite end of the screening tube, the screening tube housing an axially located auger , the outer casing having a first opening in fluid communication with the slurry inlet port , a second opening in fluid communication with the solids discharge port , and a third opening in fluid communication with the liquid discharge holes of the screening tube , a cleaning device located between the outer casing and the screening tube, and a device for axially moving the cleaning device , wherein the cleaning device has a rigid co-axial liquid supply pipe , which is generally parallel to the axial direction (α) as defined by the screening tube, characterized in the surface of the rigid co-axial liquid supply pipe is substantially smooth, that the rigid co-axial liquid supply pipe has at least one washing pipe at least partially surrounding the screening tube , each at least one washing pipe containing a plurality of nozzles facing the screening tube , and that the rigid co-axial liquid supply pipe enters the outer casing through a single water-tight gland .
Wire-end bending apparatus for bending wire ends when producing a component of an electrical machine which is provided with coils, wherein the wire ends protrude from an annular housing of the component and are bent in a circumferential direction, the apparatus comprising: a first receiving and rotating device for receiving first wire ends and for twisting the first wire ends for the purpose of bending in the circumferential direction, at least a second receiving and rotating device for receiving second wire ends radially offset to the first wire ends and for twisting the second wire ends for the purpose of bending in the circumferential direction, a first drive element for driving the first receiving and rotating device , a second drive element for driving the second receiving and rotating device , a number of axial bearings for absorbing axial forces acting on the receiving and rotating devices and for supporting the rotating and receiving devices in an axial direction so that they can rotate relative to each other and to the housing about a common axis (A), but are held stationary relative to each other in the axial direction, and a number of radial bearings which are distributed around the receiving and rotating devices for absorbing radial forces acting on the receiving and rotating devices so that they are held stationary in the radial direction. a first receiving and rotating device for receiving first wire ends and for twisting the first wire ends for the purpose of bending in the circumferential direction, at least a second receiving and rotating device for receiving second wire ends radially offset to the first wire ends and for twisting the second wire ends for the purpose of bending in the circumferential direction, a first drive element for driving the first receiving and rotating device , a second drive element for driving the second receiving and rotating device , a number of axial bearings for absorbing axial forces acting on the receiving and rotating devices and for supporting the rotating and receiving devices in an axial direction so that they can rotate relative to each other and to the housing about a common axis (A), but are held stationary relative to each other in the axial direction, and a number of radial bearings which are distributed around the receiving and rotating devices for absorbing radial forces acting on the receiving and rotating devices so that they are held stationary in the radial direction.
Apparatus for making a filter rod for use in the manufacture of smoking articles, the apparatus comprising: an operating station for receiving filter plug material and wrapping web material and for forming a wrapped filter rod from the filter plug material and the wrapping web material; at least one cutter blade for cutting the wrapped filter rod into elongate rod segments ; and a transfer device comprising a rotating drum having a plurality of spaced apart flutes on an exterior surface of the drum, the flutes constructed and arranged to receive the elongate rod segments as the drum rotates, the drum further comprising stop means at one end of each of the flutes against which the elongate rod segments are positioned when they are received into the flutes ; wherein the stop means comprises a pin with a main cylindrical body having a first diameter (D1) and extending along an axis (F) of the flute between a first end, at which the pin is attached to a drum frame, and a second end opposite the first end; and wherein the pin comprises an abutting portion extending along the axis (F) from the second end of the main cylindrical body, the abutting portion having a second diameter (D2) smaller than the first diameter (D1) and presenting a substantially flat surface for abutting an end of the elongate rod segment . an operating station for receiving filter plug material and wrapping web material and for forming a wrapped filter rod from the filter plug material and the wrapping web material; at least one cutter blade for cutting the wrapped filter rod into elongate rod segments ; and a transfer device comprising a rotating drum having a plurality of spaced apart flutes on an exterior surface of the drum, the flutes constructed and arranged to receive the elongate rod segments as the drum rotates, the drum further comprising stop means at one end of each of the flutes against which the elongate rod segments are positioned when they are received into the flutes ; wherein the stop means comprises a pin with a main cylindrical body having a first diameter (D1) and extending along an axis (F) of the flute between a first end, at which the pin is attached to a drum frame, and a second end opposite the first end; and wherein the pin comprises an abutting portion extending along the axis (F) from the second end of the main cylindrical body, the abutting portion having a second diameter (D2) smaller than the first diameter (D1) and presenting a substantially flat surface for abutting an end of the elongate rod segment .
A household appliance comprising a main discharge line and a circulation line, and a filtering member having a casing which is disposed between the main discharge line and the circulation line, an inlet which is provided on the wall of the casing connected to the main discharge line and which receives the discharged water, a first chamber into which the inlet opens in the casing , a second chamber which is disposed under the first chamber , a filter which is disposed between the first chamber and the second chamber , a first outlet which is provided on the first chamber and which is positioned opposite to the inlet , and a second outlet which is provided on the second chamber and which is positioned at the same vertical plane as the inlet characterized by the filtering member comprising spikes on the surface of the filter , each having a rounded edge and a sharp edge, and inclined against the direction of water flow such that the rounded edges face the first chamber and the sharp edges face the second chamber .