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A non-combustion type flavor inhaler comprising: an atomizer configured to atomize an aerosol source without burning; a controller configured to control the atomizer; a pushbutton ; and a notification unit , wherein the controller is configured to start a supply of power output to the atomizer to generate aerosol when a user operation is performed on the pushbutton and before start of a puffing action, and wherein the controller is configured to stop the supply of power output to the atomizer , upon a lapse of a predetermined duration from starting of the supply of power output to the atomizer , then to restart the supply of power output to the atomizer , wherein the supply of power output to the atomizer includes applying a voltage intermittently to the atomizer, wherein the controller causes the notification unit to perform a notification at a first timing after the operation is started and when aerosol can be supplied, and the controller causes the notification unit to perform the notification at a second timing after the operation is restarted and when aerosol can be supplied. an atomizer configured to atomize an aerosol source without burning; a controller configured to control the atomizer; a pushbutton ; and a notification unit , wherein the controller is configured to start a supply of power output to the atomizer to generate aerosol when a user operation is performed on the pushbutton and before start of a puffing action, and wherein the controller is configured to stop the supply of power output to the atomizer , upon a lapse of a predetermined duration from starting of the supply of power output to the atomizer , then to restart the supply of power output to the atomizer , wherein the supply of power output to the atomizer includes applying a voltage intermittently to the atomizer, wherein the controller causes the notification unit to perform a notification at a first timing after the operation is started and when aerosol can be supplied, and the controller causes the notification unit to perform the notification at a second timing after the operation is restarted and when aerosol can be supplied.
A method for performing tag-related processing, comprising: creating a relational tag (202, 308, ... , 316) then receiving a definition of the relational tag (202, 308, ... , 316) that relates a base item to at least one other item with which the base item is being compared according to a defined relationship (R); storing the relational tag (202, 308, ... , 316) in a tag-related store the relational tag provides metadata pertaining to the base item ; wherein the tag-related store provides a graph of interconnected items formed through the repeated creation and storage by a plurality of different users; wherein the defined relationship (R) ranks within the graph the base item with respect to said at least one other item within an identified context, or wherein the defined relationship (R) asserts that the base item is a substitute for or an accessory of said at least one other item . creating a relational tag (202, 308, ... , 316) then receiving a definition of the relational tag (202, 308, ... , 316) that relates a base item to at least one other item with which the base item is being compared according to a defined relationship (R); storing the relational tag (202, 308, ... , 316) in a tag-related store the relational tag provides metadata pertaining to the base item ; wherein the tag-related store provides a graph of interconnected items formed through the repeated creation and storage by a plurality of different users; wherein the defined relationship (R) ranks within the graph the base item with respect to said at least one other item within an identified context, or wherein the defined relationship (R) asserts that the base item is a substitute for or an accessory of said at least one other item .
A poppet valve for a combustion engine comprising a valve body having a valve stem and a valve head ; and at least one protrusion having the shape of a wing located on an outer surface of said valve stem ; wherein said at least one protrusion is formed by at least one weld seam obtained by depositing material on said outer surface of said valve stem using a welding process, characterized in that said at least one protrusion comprises several weld seams which are superimposed.
Use of a device in a water distribution system for controlling a flow rate or a water pressure upstream and/or downstream of the device and generating electricity from the water flowing through the device, which device comprises: a housing ; a first lobed rotor and a second lobed rotor rotatably arranged in a fluid passage enclosed by the housing such that the lobes of the first and the second lobed rotor intermesh to create a barrier between a high-pressure and a low-pressure side of the housing during operation of the device; a first electricity generator to which the first lobed rotor is coupled, the first electricity generator being capable of varying the load applied to the first lobed rotor; a second electricity generator to which the second lobed rotor is coupled, the second electricity generator being capable of varying the load applied to the second lobed rotor; at least one variable-frequency drive coupled to the first and the second generator; and at least one controller coupled to the at least one variable-frequency drive and arranged to send a control signal relating to operation of the two lobed rotors to the variable-frequency drive, wherein a variable-frequency drive and a controller are separate or one common device. a housing ; a first lobed rotor and a second lobed rotor rotatably arranged in a fluid passage enclosed by the housing such that the lobes of the first and the second lobed rotor intermesh to create a barrier between a high-pressure and a low-pressure side of the housing during operation of the device; a first electricity generator to which the first lobed rotor is coupled, the first electricity generator being capable of varying the load applied to the first lobed rotor; a second electricity generator to which the second lobed rotor is coupled, the second electricity generator being capable of varying the load applied to the second lobed rotor; at least one variable-frequency drive coupled to the first and the second generator; and at least one controller coupled to the at least one variable-frequency drive and arranged to send a control signal relating to operation of the two lobed rotors to the variable-frequency drive, wherein a variable-frequency drive and a controller are separate or one common device.
A static mixer device comprising: a housing having a proximal end , a distal end , and an opening extending between the proximal and distal ends; one or more mixer elements being positioned within the opening of the housing ; said one or more mixer elements comprising a plurality of channel flow paths, each channel flow path extending from an inlet end to an outlet end and defining a flow path direction travelling from the inlet end to the outlet end, wherein the plurality of channel flow paths are in the form of prism-like void spaces; and an inlet manifold in communication with each inlet end of each channel flow path of the plurality of channel flow paths, and an outlet manifold in communication with each outlet end of each channel flow path of the plurality of channel flow paths; wherein the flow path directions of each channel flow path of the plurality of channel flow paths are parallel to one another, characterized in that the one or more mixer elements are fabricated using laser additive manufacturing technology, and in that each channel flow path comprises a plurality of varied geometrical flow obstructions extending through each channel flow path perpendicular to the flow path direction to impede flow and create mixing. a housing having a proximal end , a distal end , and an opening extending between the proximal and distal ends; one or more mixer elements being positioned within the opening of the housing ; said one or more mixer elements comprising a plurality of channel flow paths, each channel flow path extending from an inlet end to an outlet end and defining a flow path direction travelling from the inlet end to the outlet end, wherein the plurality of channel flow paths are in the form of prism-like void spaces; and an inlet manifold in communication with each inlet end of each channel flow path of the plurality of channel flow paths, and an outlet manifold in communication with each outlet end of each channel flow path of the plurality of channel flow paths; wherein the flow path directions of each channel flow path of the plurality of channel flow paths are parallel to one another, each channel flow path comprises a plurality of varied geometrical flow obstructions extending through each channel flow path perpendicular to the flow path direction to impede flow and create mixing.
A process for converting xylose to furfural comprising: (a) providing a first stream comprising 10 to 20 % by weight of xylose obtained from an acid pre-treated lignocellulosic biomass; (b) adjusting pH of said first stream with a metal oxide or hydroxide forming a second stream; (c) mixing said second stream with isophorone or a mixture of at least one low boiling solvent boiling below boiling point of furfural and at least one high boiling solvent boiling above boiling point of furfural forming a third stream; (d) treating said third stream in a reactor at a temperature from 160° C to 220° C and a pressure from 10 to 20 bar for a time period from 10 minutes to 120 minutes so as to cause a desired reaction forming a fourth stream; (e) separating said fourth stream into an organic stream and an aqueous stream; (f) adjusting pH of said organic stream by a base; (g) optionally separating, recycling and/or recovering the at least one low boiling solvent; (h) separating furfural as the product from a fraction comprising or consisting of humins and the at least one high boiling solvent or isophorone and (i) recycling and/or recovering the at least one high boiling solvent or isophorone. (a) providing a first stream comprising 10 to 20 % by weight of xylose obtained from an acid pre-treated lignocellulosic biomass; (b) adjusting pH of said first stream with a metal oxide or hydroxide forming a second stream; (c) mixing said second stream with isophorone or a mixture of at least one low boiling solvent boiling below boiling point of furfural and at least one high boiling solvent boiling above boiling point of furfural forming a third stream; (d) treating said third stream in a reactor at a temperature from 160° C to 220° C and a pressure from 10 to 20 bar for a time period from 10 minutes to 120 minutes so as to cause a desired reaction forming a fourth stream; (e) separating said fourth stream into an organic stream and an aqueous stream; (f) adjusting pH of said organic stream by a base; (g) optionally separating, recycling and/or recovering the at least one low boiling solvent; (h) separating furfural as the product from a fraction comprising or consisting of humins and the at least one high boiling solvent or isophorone and (i) recycling and/or recovering the at least one high boiling solvent or isophorone.
A connecting device for connecting a beverage machine with an external liquid delivery system , e.g. a water distribution network, to supply such liquid to said machine , said connecting device having: - a device body ; - an inlet for a fluid connection to said external system ; - an outlet for delivering liquid from said external system via the inlet to said beverage machine ; - a valve arrangement switchable between an open configuration for establishing a fluidic connection between the inlet and the outlet and a closed configuration for interrupting the fluidic connection, the valve arrangement being connected to the inlet via a fluid connector fixed to a frame portion of the device body ; and - a control unit for switching the valve arrangement between its open configuration and its closed configuration, optionally the control unit being connected to at least one of: a power source via a power connector ; and a user interface such as an interface comprising a power and/or reset switch and/or a control indicator e.g. a control light , characterised in that the device body has an assembly arrangement (16c;16b,16d,16e,16f) for reversibly or irreversibly assembling the device body to said machine , such as to a tank and/or to a main machine body of said machine . - a device body ; - an inlet for a fluid connection to said external system ; - an outlet for delivering liquid from said external system via the inlet to said beverage machine ; - a valve arrangement switchable between an open configuration for establishing a fluidic connection between the inlet and the outlet and a closed configuration for interrupting the fluidic connection, the valve arrangement being connected to the inlet via a fluid connector fixed to a frame portion of the device body ; and - a control unit for switching the valve arrangement between its open configuration and its closed configuration, optionally the control unit being connected to at least one of: a power source via a power connector ; and a user interface such as an interface comprising a power and/or reset switch and/or a control indicator e.g. a control light ,
An apparatus for milk frothing, the apparatus having a body, a drip tray detachably mountable to the body, and a vessel positionable on the drip tray , the apparatus comprising a sensor assembly , the assembly including; a temperature sensor element ; and a resilient support element that receives and biases the temperature sensor element towards thermal communication with an underside of the vessel such that the temperature sensing assembly extends above an overflow surface of the drip tray , wherein the assembly is located towards the end of a protruding portion that extends from the body of the apparatus , wherein an upper surface of the temperature sensing assembly is adapted to promote liquid movement into a reservoir of the drip tray , and wherein a void space extends below the resilient support element to allow for downward travel of the resilient support element . a temperature sensor element ; and a resilient support element that receives and biases the temperature sensor element towards thermal communication with an underside of the vessel such that the temperature sensing assembly extends above an overflow surface of the drip tray , wherein the assembly is located towards the end of a protruding portion that extends from the body of the apparatus , wherein an upper surface of the temperature sensing assembly is adapted to promote liquid movement into a reservoir of the drip tray , and wherein a void space extends below the resilient support element to allow for downward travel of the resilient support element .
A latex polymer derived from a composition comprising a cycloaliphatic monomer and an aromatic monomer, wherein the cycloaliphatic monomer comprises a cycloaliphatic (meth)acrylate monomer or a cycloaliphatic (meth)acrylamide monomer and the aromatic monomer comprises an aromatic (meth)acrylate monomer or an aromatic (meth)acrylamide monomer, wherein the latex polymer is derived from a composition comprising at least 50 wt% cycloaliphatic monomer by total weight solids of the composition.
A method for controlling an unmanned aerial vehicle, UAV, by a regulator entity , the UAV being connected to a cellular network, the method being performed by the UAV and comprising: receiving (S202), from a cellular network entity of the cellular network, a command originating from the regulator entity , the command being directed to the UAV and taking precedence in the UAV over commands originating from other entities controlling the UAV , wherein the command is received from the cellular network entity via a Non-Stratum, NAS, message; and executing the command received via the NAS message with higher priority than commands received via user plane connections through the cellular network. receiving (S202), from a cellular network entity of the cellular network, a command originating from the regulator entity , the command being directed to the UAV and taking precedence in the UAV over commands originating from other entities controlling the UAV , wherein the command is received from the cellular network entity via a Non-Stratum, NAS, message; and executing the command received via the NAS message with higher priority than commands received via user plane connections through the cellular network.
A network secure admission method comprising: sending (S101a, S101b, S102b, S202a, S202b, S203b, S302a, S302b, S303b), by a domain master node, prompt information to a user, wherein the prompt information is used to prompt that there is a home network device that needs to join a domain for pairing; receiving (S102a, S103b, S203a, S204b, S303a, S304b), by the domain master node, an authorization operation of the user, wherein the authorization operation is used to indicate that the home network device is allowed to join the domain to perform a pairing operation, and the authorization operation is performed by the user according to the prompt information; and enabling (S103a, S105b, S204a, S206b, S306a, S308b), by the domain master node, a pairing window after receiving the authorization operation, and sending indication information within an effective period of the pairing window, wherein the indication information is used to indicate that the home network device is allowed to join the domain for pairing. sending (S101a, S101b, S102b, S202a, S202b, S203b, S302a, S302b, S303b), by a domain master node, prompt information to a user, wherein the prompt information is used to prompt that there is a home network device that needs to join a domain for pairing; receiving (S102a, S103b, S203a, S204b, S303a, S304b), by the domain master node, an authorization operation of the user, wherein the authorization operation is used to indicate that the home network device is allowed to join the domain to perform a pairing operation, and the authorization operation is performed by the user according to the prompt information; and enabling (S103a, S105b, S204a, S206b, S306a, S308b), by the domain master node, a pairing window after receiving the authorization operation, and sending indication information within an effective period of the pairing window, wherein the indication information is used to indicate that the home network device is allowed to join the domain for pairing.
A computer-implemented medical method of providing an AR-overlay in a medical environment, which is projected into the field of view provided by an AR-device , particularly by AR-goggles , as a function of predefined viewing-characteristics, the method comprising the following steps: a) position data is acquired (S11), describing a spatial position of an object observed through the AR-device relative to the spatial position of the AR-device and a spatial position of the eyes of a user of the AR-device ; b) viewing-characteristics data is determined (S12) based on the position data, describing at least one characteristic of a user's view at the object wherein the viewing-characteristics data describes at least one of the following characteristics of the user's view with respect to the object ; - a deviation angle between a visual axis of the AR-device and a line connecting the eyes and the object - a tilt angle of the AR-device around the visual axis of the AR-device ; c) visualization data is determined (S13) based on the viewing-characteristics data, describing the AR-overlay which is projected into the field of view provided by the AR-device , wherein the content of the AR-overlay is changed in correspondence with a change of the at least one characteristic of the user's view, wherein the content of the AR overlay is positionally registered with the field of view provided by the AR device . a) position data is acquired (S11), describing a spatial position of an object observed through the AR-device relative to the spatial position of the AR-device and a spatial position of the eyes of a user of the AR-device ; b) viewing-characteristics data is determined (S12) based on the position data, describing at least one characteristic of a user's view at the object wherein the viewing-characteristics data describes at least one of the following characteristics of the user's view with respect to the object ; - a deviation angle between a visual axis of the AR-device and a line connecting the eyes and the object - a tilt angle of the AR-device around the visual axis of the AR-device ; - a deviation angle between a visual axis of the AR-device and a line connecting the eyes and the object - a tilt angle of the AR-device around the visual axis of the AR-device ; c) visualization data is determined (S13) based on the viewing-characteristics data, describing the AR-overlay which is projected into the field of view provided by the AR-device , wherein the content of the AR-overlay is changed in correspondence with a change of the at least one characteristic of the user's view, wherein the content of the AR overlay is positionally registered with the field of view provided by the AR device .
Method for operating a motor vehicle , wherein the motor vehicle has a lighting device comprising at least two headlamp devices , wherein the headlamp devices are arranged horizontally offset on a front side of the motor vehicle and each have one or more dimmable illuminants , wherein a spatial region extending over a horizontal angular range in front of the motor vehicle is able to be illuminated by each headlamp device in a manner dependent on a luminosity generated in each case by the illuminant or illuminants , wherein the luminosities of the illuminant or illuminants of at least one of the headlamp devices are set in a manner dependent on a wheel angle of the motor vehicle prior to a rearward drive in the case of an engaged reverse gear or during a rearward drive of the motor vehicle , - wherein, if use is made of headlamp devices comprising a plurality of illuminants , the illuminants each illuminate different portions (22-27) of a spatial region and are set such that at least one portion (22-27) of the respective spatial region opposite the direction of the wheel angle is illuminated with an increased luminosity and at least one portion (22-27) of the respective spatial region in the direction of the wheel angle is illuminated with a reduced luminosity, and/or - wherein, if use is made of headlamp devices comprising at least one illuminant , the at least one illuminant illuminates the spatial region of a headlamp device arranged in the direction of the wheel angle and the luminosity of the at least one illuminant is reduced to a value greater than zero. - wherein, if use is made of headlamp devices comprising a plurality of illuminants , the illuminants each illuminate different portions (22-27) of a spatial region and are set such that at least one portion (22-27) of the respective spatial region opposite the direction of the wheel angle is illuminated with an increased luminosity and at least one portion (22-27) of the respective spatial region in the direction of the wheel angle is illuminated with a reduced luminosity, and/or - wherein, if use is made of headlamp devices comprising at least one illuminant , the at least one illuminant illuminates the spatial region of a headlamp device arranged in the direction of the wheel angle and the luminosity of the at least one illuminant is reduced to a value greater than zero.