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A method for determining a quantity of a liquid in a tank, the tank comprising: - a first ultrasound subsystem capable of measuring level of liquid present above a predetermined threshold level within the tank; - at least one second ultrasound subsystem , said second ultrasound subsystem being associated with a sensing area within the tank and being configured to measure a parameter characteristic of the liquid, said sensing area being located below the predetermined threshold level, wherein the method comprises the following steps: - checking the validity of the measurement performed by said first ultrasound subsystem (S10); - when it is detected that the measurement of said first ultrasound system is not valid: - detecting if the liquid is in a frozen state; - when detecting that the liquid is in a frozen state: heating the frozen liquid (S20); - performing step (a) then performing step (b): (a) checking (S22) the validity of the measurement performed by said second ultrasound subsystem; (b) determining (S24, S25, S26) a quantity of liquid, which quantity being based on a result of the validity check at step (a) . - a first ultrasound subsystem capable of measuring level of liquid present above a predetermined threshold level within the tank; - at least one second ultrasound subsystem , said second ultrasound subsystem being associated with a sensing area within the tank and being configured to measure a parameter characteristic of the liquid, said sensing area being located below the predetermined threshold level, - checking the validity of the measurement performed by said first ultrasound subsystem (S10); - when it is detected that the measurement of said first ultrasound system is not valid: - detecting if the liquid is in a frozen state; - when detecting that the liquid is in a frozen state: heating the frozen liquid (S20); - performing step (a) then performing step (b): (a) checking (S22) the validity of the measurement performed by said second ultrasound subsystem; (b) determining (S24, S25, S26) a quantity of liquid, which quantity being based on a result of the validity check at step (a) . (a) checking (S22) the validity of the measurement performed by said second ultrasound subsystem; (b) determining (S24, S25, S26) a quantity of liquid, which quantity being based on a result of the validity check at step (a) .
A method of installing a fluid control device in a continuous flow state, the fluid control device including at least a housing to which a fluid pipe is externally fitted in a sealed state and a fluid control valve , having a valve body and a valve housing , insertable through the housing into a hole of the fluid pipe bored by a boring machine , characterized in that the method comprises the following steps: providing the housing having a first split body which constitutes an upper part side and a second split body which constitutes a lower part side, and the first split body of the housing includes a pipeline housing portion which is provided along the fluid pipe so as to be extended in the pipeline direction and a cylindrical neck portion which is provided at the substantial center of the pipeline housing portion so as to be branched and extended in the up and down direction and includes an open end portion opened upward and an opening opened laterally; installing, at the opening , an operation valve device having an operation valve body dividing an inside of the housing in an openable and closeable manner; opening the operation valve body while surrounding the open end portion in a sealed state; and inserting the fluid control valve communicating with the inside of the housing in a sealed state from the open end portion to an installation position in which a front end of the valve housing of the fluid control valve exceeds the opening of the neck portion so that an annular sealing member seals a gap between a peripheral surface of the valve housing and a peripheral surface of the neck portion at the installation position while an inner part side of the open end portion and an outer part side surrounding the open end portion in a sealed state have same pressure. providing the housing having a first split body which constitutes an upper part side and a second split body which constitutes a lower part side, and the first split body of the housing includes a pipeline housing portion which is provided along the fluid pipe so as to be extended in the pipeline direction and a cylindrical neck portion which is provided at the substantial center of the pipeline housing portion so as to be branched and extended in the up and down direction and includes an open end portion opened upward and an opening opened laterally; installing, at the opening , an operation valve device having an operation valve body dividing an inside of the housing in an openable and closeable manner; opening the operation valve body while surrounding the open end portion in a sealed state; and inserting the fluid control valve communicating with the inside of the housing in a sealed state from the open end portion to an installation position in which a front end of the valve housing of the fluid control valve exceeds the opening of the neck portion so that an annular sealing member seals a gap between a peripheral surface of the valve housing and a peripheral surface of the neck portion at the installation position while an inner part side of the open end portion and an outer part side surrounding the open end portion in a sealed state have same pressure.
An aerosol-generating system having a mouth end and a distal end , the system comprising: a liquid storage portion suitable for containing an aerosol-generating substrate; a heating element configured to heat an aerosol-generating substrate; a cover disposed over at least the liquid storage portion; and one or more airflow channels between the cover and the liquid storage portion, wherein the system defines an aerosol flow path that extends at least from the heating element to the mouth end of the system , and system further defines an airflow path through the one or more channels extending from at least the liquid storage portion to the mouth end of the system . a liquid storage portion suitable for containing an aerosol-generating substrate; a heating element configured to heat an aerosol-generating substrate; a cover disposed over at least the liquid storage portion; and one or more airflow channels between the cover and the liquid storage portion, wherein the system defines an aerosol flow path that extends at least from the heating element to the mouth end of the system , and system further defines an airflow path through the one or more channels extending from at least the liquid storage portion to the mouth end of the system .
A computer system for masking data, the system comprising: one or more processors ; and one or more memories operatively coupled to at least one of the one or more processors and having instructions stored thereon that, when executed by at least one of the one or more processors, cause at least one of the one or more processors to: receive a database query request directed to a database object in a database; apply a mask rule in a rule set to the database query request, wherein the mask rule is configured to apply a masking function to one or more defined columns of the database object which are responsive to the database query request; rewrite the database query request, based on the mask rule, wherein the rewritten request is directed to the same database object and will necessarily result in the conversion of data retrieved from the one or more defined columns of the database object into a masked format according to one or more instructions in the rewritten request; and transmit the rewritten request to the database. one or more processors ; and one or more memories operatively coupled to at least one of the one or more processors and having instructions stored thereon that, when executed by at least one of the one or more processors, cause at least one of the one or more processors to: receive a database query request directed to a database object in a database; apply a mask rule in a rule set to the database query request, wherein the mask rule is configured to apply a masking function to one or more defined columns of the database object which are responsive to the database query request; rewrite the database query request, based on the mask rule, wherein the rewritten request is directed to the same database object and will necessarily result in the conversion of data retrieved from the one or more defined columns of the database object into a masked format according to one or more instructions in the rewritten request; and transmit the rewritten request to the database. receive a database query request directed to a database object in a database; apply a mask rule in a rule set to the database query request, wherein the mask rule is configured to apply a masking function to one or more defined columns of the database object which are responsive to the database query request; rewrite the database query request, based on the mask rule, wherein the rewritten request is directed to the same database object and will necessarily result in the conversion of data retrieved from the one or more defined columns of the database object into a masked format according to one or more instructions in the rewritten request; and transmit the rewritten request to the database.
Device for protecting an optical sensor of a driver-assistance system for a motor vehicle, the optical sensor comprising an optic , and the protecting device including: • an optical element that is configured to be positioned upstream of the optic of the optical sensor and mounted so as to be movable about an axis of rotation (A1); • an actuator that is configured to rotate the optical element , • at least one heating component that is configured to heat the optical element so as to defog or defrost this optical element ; and characterized in that the protecting device further includes: • an induction system that is configured to supply power to the heating component , the induction system includes a fixed primary circuit and a secondary circuit that is movable with respect to the primary circuit about the axis of rotation (A1). • an optical element that is configured to be positioned upstream of the optic of the optical sensor and mounted so as to be movable about an axis of rotation (A1); • an actuator that is configured to rotate the optical element , • at least one heating component that is configured to heat the optical element so as to defog or defrost this optical element ; and • an induction system that is configured to supply power to the heating component , the induction system includes a fixed primary circuit and a secondary circuit that is movable with respect to the primary circuit about the axis of rotation (A1).
A filling apparatus comprising: a plurality of hydrogen storage containers ; a pipe communicating a filling hose and the hydrogen storage containers ; a flow rate adjusting valve interposed in the pipe ; and a control unit , wherein said control unit has a function of adjusting a threshold value for switching the hydrogen storage container communicating with the filling hose to another hydrogen storage container during hydrogen filling, and a function of adjusting valve opening degree of the flow rate adjusting valve , wherein said control unit has a function of lowering the threshold value to delay a timing when a pressure in the hydrogen storage container becomes equal to the threshold value with a discharge pressure of the hydrogen filling apparatus not deviating from a range of a filling protocol a measurement signal line (Si2) in communication with the control unit and configured to receive vehicle-side tank information for use by the control unit . a plurality of hydrogen storage containers ; a pipe communicating a filling hose and the hydrogen storage containers ; a flow rate adjusting valve interposed in the pipe ; and a control unit , wherein said control unit has a function of adjusting a threshold value for switching the hydrogen storage container communicating with the filling hose to another hydrogen storage container during hydrogen filling, and a function of adjusting valve opening degree of the flow rate adjusting valve , wherein said control unit has a function of lowering the threshold value to delay a timing when a pressure in the hydrogen storage container becomes equal to the threshold value with a discharge pressure of the hydrogen filling apparatus not deviating from a range of a filling protocol a measurement signal line (Si2) in communication with the control unit and configured to receive vehicle-side tank information for use by the control unit .
A display apparatus, comprising: a display panel configured to display an image; a sound generating device (200, 200', 1600, 1600', 1600") on a rear surface of the display panel and configured to vibrate the display panel to generate sound; and a heat-dissipation member between the display panel and the sound generating device (200, 200', 1600, 1600', 1600"); wherein the sound generating device (200, 200', 1600, 1600', 1600") includes: a plate ; a magnet and a center pole on the plate ; and an oval-shaped bobbin around the center pole ; and wherein the heat-dissipation member is disposed on the sound generating device such that the heat-dissipation member prevents heat from being transmitted from the sound generating device to the display panel. a display panel configured to display an image; a sound generating device (200, 200', 1600, 1600', 1600") on a rear surface of the display panel and configured to vibrate the display panel to generate sound; and a heat-dissipation member between the display panel and the sound generating device (200, 200', 1600, 1600', 1600"); wherein the sound generating device (200, 200', 1600, 1600', 1600") includes: a plate ; a magnet and a center pole on the plate ; and an oval-shaped bobbin around the center pole ; and wherein the heat-dissipation member is disposed on the sound generating device such that the heat-dissipation member prevents heat from being transmitted from the sound generating device to the display panel. a plate ; a magnet and a center pole on the plate ; and an oval-shaped bobbin around the center pole ; and wherein the heat-dissipation member is disposed on the sound generating device such that the heat-dissipation member prevents heat from being transmitted from the sound generating device to the display panel.
A robot comprising: a body movable relative to a surface; a bumper having a front side and a lateral side mounted on the body and movable relative to the body, the bumper comprising a backing movable relative to the body in response to a force applied to the bumper, wherein the backing includes multiple segments (1616a-c; 1617a-b) and is configured to mechanically decouple the front side and the lateral side of the bumper by reducing transfer of forces between the front side and the lateral side; a first sensor associated with a corner formed by the front and the lateral side and configured to output a first electrical signal that varies with an amount of movement of the bumper, at least part of the first sensor being mounted to the backing and the first sensor being configured to detect a corner force applied on the corner, a controller to receive the first electrical signal, and to determine one or more attributes of the force applied to the bumper based on the first electrical signal. a body movable relative to a surface; a bumper having a front side and a lateral side mounted on the body and movable relative to the body, the bumper comprising a backing movable relative to the body in response to a force applied to the bumper, wherein the backing includes multiple segments (1616a-c; 1617a-b) and is configured to mechanically decouple the front side and the lateral side of the bumper by reducing transfer of forces between the front side and the lateral side; a first sensor associated with a corner formed by the front and the lateral side and configured to output a first electrical signal that varies with an amount of movement of the bumper, at least part of the first sensor being mounted to the backing and the first sensor being configured to detect a corner force applied on the corner, a controller to receive the first electrical signal, and to determine one or more attributes of the force applied to the bumper based on the first electrical signal.
A method for preparing viable cells, comprising: thawing a cryopreserved composition that includes viable cells and an aqueous cryopreservation medium, wherein the aqueous cryopreservation medium of the cryopreserved composition consists of dimethylsulfoxide at a concentration of 2% by weight, hydroxyethyl starch at a concentration of 6% by weight and water, to provide a thawed viable cell composition having the viable cells suspended in an aqueous liquid; and combining an aqueous liquid diluting medium with the thawed viable cell composition, preferably in a volume ratio of at least 2:1 and more preferably at least 5:1, to provide a diluted viable cell composition containing hydroxyethyl starch and dimethylsulfoxide, wherein the dimethylsulfoxide is present in the diluted viable cell composition at a concentration of 0.5% by weight or less. thawing a cryopreserved composition that includes viable cells and an aqueous cryopreservation medium, wherein the aqueous cryopreservation medium of the cryopreserved composition consists of dimethylsulfoxide at a concentration of 2% by weight, hydroxyethyl starch at a concentration of 6% by weight and water, to provide a thawed viable cell composition having the viable cells suspended in an aqueous liquid; and combining an aqueous liquid diluting medium with the thawed viable cell composition, preferably in a volume ratio of at least 2:1 and more preferably at least 5:1, to provide a diluted viable cell composition containing hydroxyethyl starch and dimethylsulfoxide, wherein the dimethylsulfoxide is present in the diluted viable cell composition at a concentration of 0.5% by weight or less.
A method of manufacturing a component , in particular a component that is used in the manufacture of dental components or a dental component, by means of a three-dimensional printing process, said method comprising the steps: - providing a base element ; and - printing the component in a liquid bath on the base element such that the component has a hollow space after a completion of the printing, wherein at least two channels are provided which are in fluid communication with the hollow space and establish a fluid connection between the hollow space and the environment at least after the completion of the printing, and wherein a flushing liquid and/or a flushing gas is/are introduced into the hollow space through at least one of the channels, in particular wherein the component is dried after the flushing, characterized in that the channels are distributed in a peripheral direction of the component, preferably arranged disposed opposite one another relative to the component. - providing a base element ; and - printing the component in a liquid bath on the base element such that the component has a hollow space after a completion of the printing, wherein at least two channels are provided which are in fluid communication with the hollow space and establish a fluid connection between the hollow space and the environment at least after the completion of the printing, and wherein a flushing liquid and/or a flushing gas is/are introduced into the hollow space through at least one of the channels, in particular wherein the component is dried after the flushing, characterized in that the channels are distributed in a peripheral direction of the component, preferably arranged disposed opposite one another relative to the component. wherein at least two channels are provided which are in fluid communication with the hollow space and establish a fluid connection between the hollow space and the environment at least after the completion of the printing, and wherein a flushing liquid and/or a flushing gas is/are introduced into the hollow space through at least one of the channels, in particular wherein the component is dried after the flushing, characterized in that the channels are distributed in a peripheral direction of the component, preferably arranged disposed opposite one another relative to the component.
A method for operating a three-dimensional object manufacturing system (100") comprising: identifying with a controller a swath to be formed that requires closing of all valves in a multi-nozzle extruder (108") and lifting of the extruder for movement of the extruder to a start position for formation of the swath; identifying with the controller a transition region start position that is offset from the start position for the swath and is positioned within a perimeter of an object being formed by the 3D object manufacturing system; operating at least one actuator with the controller to move the extruder to the transition region start position; opening with the controller valves in the extruder that are identified by extruder path control data for formation of the swath to be formed; and operating the at least one actuator with the controller to move the extruder from the transition region start position to the start position for the swath to fill a volume between a faceplate of the extruder and the portion of the object being formed by the 3D manufacturing system at the start position for the swath, wherein said opening of the valves is performed when the extruder is located at the transition region start position and before said extruder is moved to the start position. identifying with a controller a swath to be formed that requires closing of all valves in a multi-nozzle extruder (108") and lifting of the extruder for movement of the extruder to a start position for formation of the swath; identifying with the controller a transition region start position that is offset from the start position for the swath and is positioned within a perimeter of an object being formed by the 3D object manufacturing system; operating at least one actuator with the controller to move the extruder to the transition region start position; opening with the controller valves in the extruder that are identified by extruder path control data for formation of the swath to be formed; and operating the at least one actuator with the controller to move the extruder from the transition region start position to the start position for the swath to fill a volume between a faceplate of the extruder and the portion of the object being formed by the 3D manufacturing system at the start position for the swath, wherein said opening of the valves is performed when the extruder is located at the transition region start position and before said extruder is moved to the start position.