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A device for measuring solar spectral irradiance comprising: a spherical diffuser comprising a spherical cavity within an outer body, the spherical cavity coated with a first near Lambertian material; a first aperture of a first predetermined diameter formed in a first predetermined position on the spherical diffuser; a second aperture of a second predetermined diameter formed in a second predetermined position on the spherical diffuser; a plurality of optical filters , each optical filter having a passband of predetermined optical wavelengths; characterized by : a diffuser baffle disposed within the spherical diffuser in a predetermined relationship relative to the first aperture and the second aperture to prevent direct reflective paths from the first aperture to the second aperture, such that a first reflection from the spherical diffuser to the second aperture at near normal incidence illumination is prevented, the diffuser baffle having a predetermined thickness, is coated with a second near Lambertian material and is disposed on the inner surface of the spherical diffuser and having a geometry defining a predetermined portion of a sphere; a plurality of collimators formed of collimator tubes or collimator apertures , each collimator coupled at one end to the second aperture and defining a maximum angular acceptance angle for a photodetector of a plurality of photodetectors disposed at the distal end of the collimator from that coupled to the second aperture; and the plurality of optical filters , being disposed in combination with a collimator of the plurality of collimators to filter optical signals exiting the second aperture. a spherical diffuser comprising a spherical cavity within an outer body, the spherical cavity coated with a first near Lambertian material; a first aperture of a first predetermined diameter formed in a first predetermined position on the spherical diffuser; a second aperture of a second predetermined diameter formed in a second a diffuser baffle disposed within the spherical diffuser in a predetermined relationship relative to the first aperture and the second aperture to prevent direct reflective paths from the first aperture to the second aperture, such that a first reflection from the spherical diffuser to the second aperture at near normal incidence illumination is prevented, the diffuser baffle having a predetermined thickness, is coated with a second near Lambertian material and is disposed on the inner surface of the spherical diffuser and having a geometry defining a predetermined portion of a sphere; a plurality of collimators formed of collimator tubes or collimator apertures , each collimator coupled at one end to the second aperture and defining a maximum angular acceptance angle for a photodetector of a plurality of photodetectors disposed at the distal end of the collimator from that coupled to the second aperture; and the plurality of optical filters , being disposed in combination with a collimator of the plurality of collimators to filter optical signals exiting the second aperture.
A composition comprising a soluble alkaline phosphatase (sALP) formulated at a dosage providing from 0.2 mg/kg/week to 12 mg/kg/week for use in inducing bone healing in a subject, wherein administration of the sALP is in conjunction with an orthopedic surgical intervention comprising implantation of hardware, and wherein the administration of the sALP results in an increase in bone healing in the bone surrounding the hardware to result in new bone formation in the subject.
A filtering device for providing a household appliance, in particular, a washing machine or a dishwasher, with feed water coming from a water supply network, comprising: - a first internally hollow containment body , having an inlet port for the inlet of water to be filtered, an outlet port for the outlet of filtered water and a housing seat interposed between the inlet port and the outlet port ; - a first connection element adapted and configured to connect the containment body to a water supply network; - a second connection element adapted and configured to connect the containment body to the household appliance; - a filtering cartridge accommodated inside the housing seat of the first containment body and comprising a second containment body and a salt , adapted to soften the feed water, accommodated inside the second containment body ; - at least one first mechanical filter operatively interposed between the inlet port and the outlet port ; - a salt level indicator slidably accommodated inside the second containment body and wherein the first containment body and the second containment body comprise side walls which are at least partially transparent to make the salt level indicator visible from the outside of the filtering device , wherein the salt level indicator has a body comprising a grid wall having a plurality of holes so as to form a second mechanical filter. - a first internally hollow containment body , having an inlet port for the inlet of water to be filtered, an outlet port for the outlet of filtered water and a housing seat interposed between the inlet port and the outlet port ; - a first connection element adapted and configured to connect the containment body to a water supply network; - a second connection element adapted and configured to connect the containment body to the household appliance; - a filtering cartridge accommodated inside the housing seat of the first containment body and comprising a second containment body and a salt , adapted to soften the feed water, accommodated inside the second containment body ; - at least one first mechanical filter operatively interposed between the inlet port and the outlet port ; - a salt level indicator slidably accommodated inside the second containment body and wherein the first containment body and the second containment body comprise side walls which are at least partially transparent to make the salt level indicator visible from the outside of the filtering device , wherein the salt level indicator has a body comprising a grid wall having a plurality of holes so as to form a second mechanical filter.
Use of a lactam composition to improve toilet hygiene, the use comprising treatment of a toilet surface, wherein the composition comprises from 0.0001 to 5 wt.% of a lactam; wherein the use involves reduction of unwanted urine scale formation in the toilet; wherein the lactam is of formula (I) or (II): wherein: R 1 and R 2 are each independently selected from hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkoxy, oxoalkyl, alkenyl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, aryl and aralalkyl; and R 3 is selected from hydrogen, hydroxyl, alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkoxy, oxoalkyl, alkenyl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, cycloalkyl, aryl, aralalkyl, -C(O)CR 6 =CH 2 , and (CH 2 ) n N + (R a ) 3 , where n is an integer from 1 to 16, preferably 2 to 8, and where each R a is independently H or C 1-4 alkyl; R 4 and R 5 are independently selected from hydrogen, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, and arylalkyl; and R 6 is selected from hydrogen and methyl; and R 7 is selected from hydrogen and -C(O)CR 6 =CH 2 ; and preferably, at least one of R 4 and R 5 is hydrogen. wherein the use involves reduction of unwanted urine scale formation in the toilet; wherein the lactam is of formula (I) or (II): wherein: R 1 and R 2 are each independently selected from hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkoxy, oxoalkyl, alkenyl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, aryl and aralalkyl; and R 3 is selected from hydrogen, hydroxyl, alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkoxy, oxoalkyl, alkenyl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, cycloalkyl, aryl, aralalkyl, -C(O)CR 6 =CH 2 , and (CH 2 ) n N + (R a ) 3 , where n is an integer from 1 to 16, preferably 2 to 8, and where each R a is independently H or C 1-4 alkyl; R 4 and R 5 are independently selected from hydrogen, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, and arylalkyl; and R 6 is selected from hydrogen and methyl; and R 7 is selected from hydrogen and -C(O)CR 6 =CH 2 ; and preferably, at least one of R 4 and R 5 is hydrogen. R 1 and R 2 are each independently selected from hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkoxy, oxoalkyl, alkenyl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, aryl and aralalkyl; and R 3 is selected from hydrogen, hydroxyl, alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkoxy, oxoalkyl, alkenyl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, cycloalkyl, aryl, aralalkyl, -C(O)CR 6 =CH 2 , and (CH 2 ) n N + (R a ) 3 , where n is an integer from 1 to 16, preferably 2 to 8, and where each R a is independently H or C 1-4 alkyl; R 4 and R 5 are independently selected from hydrogen, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, and arylalkyl; and R 6 is selected from hydrogen and methyl; and R 7 is selected from hydrogen and -C(O)CR 6 =CH 2 ; and preferably, at least one of R 4 and R 5 is hydrogen.
A propulsion control system for a marine vessel , the propulsion control system comprising: a plurality of propulsion devices steerable to propel the marine vessel ; at least one proximity sensor that determines a relative position of the marine vessel with respect to an object (O), the at least one proximity sensor having a field of view (FOV); a controller characterised by being configured to: identify a trigger condition for expanding the FOV of the at least one proximity sensor ; and control thrust and/or steering position of at least one of the plurality of propulsion devices to expand the FOV of the at least one proximity sensor by inducing a roll movement or a pitch movement of the marine vessel . a plurality of propulsion devices steerable to propel the marine vessel ; at least one proximity sensor that determines a relative position of the marine vessel with respect to an object (O), the at least one proximity sensor having a field of view (FOV); a controller characterised by being configured to: identify a trigger condition for expanding the FOV of the at least one proximity sensor ; and control thrust and/or steering position of at least one of the plurality of propulsion devices to expand the FOV of the at least one proximity sensor by inducing a roll movement or a pitch movement of the marine vessel . identify a trigger condition for expanding the FOV of the at least one proximity sensor ; and control thrust and/or steering position of at least one of the plurality of propulsion devices to expand the FOV of the at least one proximity sensor by inducing a roll movement or a pitch movement of the marine vessel .
A wrist-worn sensor for measuring wrist tendon forces corresponding to specific finger motions comprising: one or more piezoelectric sensors , wherein the one or more piezoelectric sensors are configured to emit electric currents generated upon pressure from wrist tendons on the one or more piezoelectric sensors; a support member configured to support the one or more piezoelectric sensors within the support member, wherein the support member comprises one or more mounting slots configured to fit and support the one or more piezoelectric sensors, the one or more slots being arranged to support the one or more piezoelectric sensors at an angle relative to a surface of the support member such that, in use, the tip of the or each piezoelectric sensor is adjacent a wearer's wrist; and a processing module configured for converting electric current generated by the one or more piezoelectric sensors upon pressure from wrist tendons into signals and for processing the signals for identification of one or more specific finger motions. one or more piezoelectric sensors , wherein the one or more piezoelectric sensors are configured to emit electric currents generated upon pressure from wrist tendons on the one or more piezoelectric sensors; a support member configured to support the one or more piezoelectric sensors within the support member, wherein the support member comprises one or more mounting slots configured to fit and support the one or more piezoelectric sensors, the one or more slots being arranged to support the one or more piezoelectric sensors at an angle relative to a surface of the support member such that, in use, the tip of the or each piezoelectric sensor is adjacent a wearer's wrist; and a processing module configured for converting electric current generated by the one or more piezoelectric sensors upon pressure from wrist tendons into signals and for processing the signals for identification of one or more specific finger motions.
A motor driving apparatus , comprising: an inverter having a plurality of switching elements, and configured to output alternating current, AC, power to a motor based on a switching operation; a switching device , disposed between the inverter and the motor , configured to switch windings of the motor to a first connection or a second connection; an output current detector (E) configured to detect an output current output from the inverter ; and a controller configured to control the inverter and the switching device , characterized in that in a switching device check mode, an output current at a first level is output from the inverter during a first period in a state in which the windings of the motor are connected in the first connection by an operation of the switching device , and the output current at the first level is output from the inverter during a second period after the first period in a state in which the windings of the motor are connected in the second connection by the operation of the switching device , wherein based on a winding resistance of the motor in the first connection and a winding resistance of the motor in the second connection, the controller is configured to determine whether the switching device operates abnormally. an inverter having a plurality of switching elements, and configured to output alternating current, AC, power to a motor based on a switching operation; a switching device , disposed between the inverter and the motor , configured to switch windings of the motor to a first connection or a second connection; an output current detector (E) configured to detect an output current output from the inverter ; and a controller configured to control the inverter and the switching device , characterized in that in a switching device check mode, an output current at a first level is output from the inverter during a first period in a state in which the windings of the motor are connected in the first connection by an operation of the switching device , and the output current at the first level is output from the inverter during a second period after the first period in a state in which the windings of the motor are connected in the second connection by the operation of the switching device , wherein based on a winding resistance of the motor in the first connection and a winding resistance of the motor in the second connection, the controller is configured to determine whether the switching device operates abnormally.
Component , comprising: a ply comprising fiber material; a metallic layer ; a first carbon nano tube mat , wherein the first carbon nano tube mat and the metallic layer are arranged on the ply . a ply comprising fiber material; a metallic layer ; a first carbon nano tube mat , wherein the first carbon nano tube mat and the metallic layer are arranged on the ply .
A glass or glass ceramic article , comprising: - a sheet-like glass or glass ceramic substrate having two opposite faces , which - in the visible spectral range from 380 nm to 780 nm exhibits a light transmittance τ vis of at least 1 %, preferably at least 30% for visible light that passes through the glass or glass ceramic substrate from one face to the opposite face ; wherein - one face of the glass or glass ceramic substrate is provided with an opaque coating which in the visible spectral range from 380 nm to 780 nm exhibits a light transmittance τ vis of not more than 5 %; and wherein a linear opening is provided in the opaque coating , which allows light that is incident on the surface of the coating to pass through the coating and through the glass or glass ceramic substrate; wherein said opening has a width of not more than 25 μm, and wherein the width is at least 0.5 μm. - a sheet-like glass or glass ceramic substrate having two opposite faces , which - in the visible spectral range from 380 nm to 780 nm exhibits a light transmittance τ vis of at least 1 %, preferably at least 30% for visible light that passes through the glass or glass ceramic substrate from one face to the opposite face ; wherein - one face of the glass or glass ceramic substrate is provided with an opaque coating which in the visible spectral range from 380 nm to 780 nm exhibits a light transmittance τ vis of not more than 5 %; and wherein a linear opening is provided in the opaque coating , which allows light that is incident on the surface of the coating to pass through the coating and through the glass or glass ceramic substrate; wherein said opening has a width of not more than 25 μm, and wherein the width is at least 0.5 μm.
A resistance-measuring device mountable to a component of a current-carrying transmission line , the resistance-measuring device comprising: a body having a base and two arms (21,121.221) with interconnected first ends and spaced-apart second ends , the arms defining a gap therebetween, each arm having an inner portion facing the gap, the body being displaceable to mount the body about the component and position the component within the gap, the body having an abrading mechanism mounted to the arms, the abrading mechanism having an electrically-conductive abrading element disposed along the arm and facing inwardly toward the gap, the abrading element rubbing against an outer surface of the component upon displacing the body to mount the body about the component.
A computer-implemented method performed by a mobile detection device, the method comprising: ascertaining a location at which a wireless signal is received by the detection device ; detecting identification information for a source of the wireless signal, wherein the source is a wireless access point that transmitted the wireless signal, and control data included in the wireless signal is inspected to determine a make and model identifier of the transmitting device; determining a signal strength for the wireless signal based on the make and model identifier of the transmitting device; inspecting the wireless signal for errors in data transmission based on the make and model identifier of the transmitting device; and characterizing the source with respect to a quality of the wireless signal based on the location , the signal strength, and a number of errors in the data transmission. ascertaining a location at which a wireless signal is received by the detection device ; detecting identification information for a source of the wireless signal, wherein the source is a wireless access point that transmitted the wireless signal, and control data included in the wireless signal is inspected to determine a make and model identifier of the transmitting device; determining a signal strength for the wireless signal based on the make and model identifier of the transmitting device; inspecting the wireless signal for errors in data transmission based on the make and model identifier of the transmitting device; and characterizing the source with respect to a quality of the wireless signal based on the location , the signal strength, and a number of errors in the data transmission.
A method for performing magnetic field gradient measurements, the method comprising: performing, using an inductive coil vector magnetometer that is onboard a moving platform , the magnetic field gradient measurements for specific positions on the Earth from the moving platform ; identifying that the magnetic field gradient measurements are affected by a level of error that exceeds a defined threshold; generating, using a gyroscope that is coupled to the inductive coil vector magnetometer , a correction value to compensate for the error in the magnetic field gradient measurements; and applying the correction value to the magnetic field gradient measurements in order to obtain magnetic field gradient measurements with a reduced level of error. performing, using an inductive coil vector magnetometer that is onboard a moving platform , the magnetic field gradient measurements for specific positions on the Earth from the moving platform ; identifying that the magnetic field gradient measurements are affected by a level of error that exceeds a defined threshold; generating, using a gyroscope that is coupled to the inductive coil vector magnetometer , a correction value to compensate for the error in the magnetic field gradient measurements; and applying the correction value to the magnetic field gradient measurements in order to obtain magnetic field gradient measurements with a reduced level of error.
A battery system , comprising a battery housing, and a plurality of battery cells being arranged in a plurality of battery cell groups within the battery housing, wherein each battery cell group comprises a venting side with at least one venting exit through which a venting stream (V) comprising venting products exits the battery cell group in case of a thermal runaway, the battery system further comprising a separation sheet including two longitudinal profile rails and a channel bottom with sloping side walls extending between the longitudinal profile rails , wherein openings are disposed at the channel bottom , wherein the separation sheet is disposed covering the venting sides of the battery cell groups such that the channel bottom with the sloping side walls forms, in conjunction with the venting side , separate venting chambers , one venting chamber for each battery cell group , wherein for each venting chamber one of the openings is provided and each venting chamber is adapted to guide the venting stream leaving the venting exits away from the battery cell groups through the respective opening in the separation sheet , wherein each venting chamber is delimited on a first side by the venting side of the battery cell group and on a second side opposite the first side by the separation sheet .