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A camera apparatus comprising: an imaging sensor circuit to produce a sequence of images (IMAGE 1, ... IMAGE n) using a pixel sensor array , each image being produced during a plurality of time intervals; a driver mode control circuit coupled to the imaging sensor circuit, to produce a control signal that is asserted during a first predetermined portion of the plurality of time intervals and is not asserted during a second predetermined portion of the plurality of time intervals, wherein the first predetermined portion of the plurality of time intervals is part of a pixel signal integration phase; a lens to form a light image on the pixel sensor array of the imaging sensor circuit; an electro-mechanical actuator coupled to move the lens or the pixel sensor array; and a driver circuit coupled to drive the electro-mechanical actuator, the driver circuit having a linear drive section and a switch mode drive section , wherein the driver circuit is configured to drive the electro-mechanical actuator a) with the switch mode drive section and not the linear drive section when the control signal is asserted, and b) with the linear drive section and not the switch mode drive section when the control signal is de-asserted. an imaging sensor circuit to produce a sequence of images (IMAGE 1, ... IMAGE n) using a pixel sensor array , each image being produced during a plurality of time intervals; a driver mode control circuit coupled to the imaging sensor circuit, to produce a control signal that is asserted during a first predetermined portion of the plurality of time intervals and is not asserted during a second predetermined portion of the plurality of time intervals, wherein the first predetermined portion of the plurality of time intervals is part of a pixel signal integration phase; a lens to form a light image on the pixel sensor array of the imaging sensor circuit; an electro-mechanical actuator coupled to move the lens or the pixel sensor array; and a driver circuit coupled to drive the electro-mechanical actuator, the driver circuit having a linear drive section and a switch mode drive section , wherein the driver circuit is configured to drive the electro-mechanical actuator a) with the switch mode drive section and not the linear drive section when the control signal is asserted, and b) with the linear drive section and not the switch mode drive section when the control signal is de-asserted.
A liquid diversion assembly for a medical device that includes a housing, the liquid diversion assembly comprising: an end cap in association with the housing, the end cap comprising: a proximal panel proximal to the medical device in use, comprising a first interior surface a and a first exterior surface; a distal panel distal to the medical device in use, comprising a second interior surface a and a second exterior surface; at least one wall extending between the first interior surface and the second interior surface; at least one aperture for selective coupling with a compatible accessory, wherein the at least one aperture is between the second exterior surface and the second interior surface of the distal panel, characterized in that the end cap comprises at least one internal fluid passageway in fluid communication with the at least one aperture to divert liquid to an exterior of the housing, wherein the internal fluid passageway is at least in part defined by the at least one wall, the first interior surface, and the second interior surface. an end cap in association with the housing, the end cap comprising: a proximal panel proximal to the medical device in use, comprising a first interior surface a and a first exterior surface; a distal panel distal to the medical device in use, comprising a second interior surface a and a second exterior surface; at least one wall extending between the first interior surface and the second interior surface; at least one aperture for selective coupling with a compatible accessory, wherein the at least one aperture is between the second exterior surface and the second interior surface of the distal panel, a distal panel distal to the medical device in use, comprising a second interior surface a and a second exterior surface; at least one wall extending between the first interior surface and the second interior surface; at least one aperture for selective coupling with a compatible accessory, wherein the at least one aperture is between the second exterior surface and the second interior surface of the distal panel, characterized in that the end cap comprises at least one internal fluid passageway in fluid communication with the at least one aperture to divert liquid to an exterior of the housing, wherein the internal fluid passageway is at least in part defined by the at least one wall, the first interior surface, and the second interior surface.
A method of producing at least one hydrocarbon product, the method including; i. producing a gaseous substrate comprising CO in a steam reforming process, wherein the steam reforming process comprises a steam reforming step, a water gas shift step and a pressure swing adsorption step; ii. providing the substrate comprising CO to a bioreactor containing a culture of one or more micro-organisms; iii. fermenting the culture in the bioreactor to produce one or more hydrocarbon products; and iv. passing at least a portion of a gas stream exiting the bioreactor to: i. a pressure swing adsorption (PSA) module and recovering hydrogen from the exit gas stream, or ii. a reverse water gas shift reactor, and reacting the exit gas stream to provide a gaseous substrate comprising CO. i. producing a gaseous substrate comprising CO in a steam reforming process, wherein the steam reforming process comprises a steam reforming step, a water gas shift step and a pressure swing adsorption step; ii. providing the substrate comprising CO to a bioreactor containing a culture of one or more micro-organisms; iii. fermenting the culture in the bioreactor to produce one or more hydrocarbon products; and iv. passing at least a portion of a gas stream exiting the bioreactor to: i. a pressure swing adsorption (PSA) module and recovering hydrogen from the exit gas stream, or ii. a reverse water gas shift reactor, and reacting the exit gas stream to provide a gaseous substrate comprising CO. i. a pressure swing adsorption (PSA) module and recovering hydrogen from the exit gas stream, or ii. a reverse water gas shift reactor, and reacting the exit gas stream to provide a gaseous substrate comprising CO.
Continuously refillable ink-jet cartridge comprising a housing having a bottom, a circumferential wall and a top, a backpressure element which is made of porous material and is contained in the housing , and a pipe configured to inject ink through a mouth into the housing to continuously refill the cartridge, wherein the mouth of the pipe is located and configured such that it is at least partially surrounded by the backpressure element , characterized in that the cartridge further comprises a standpipe configured to guide the ink towards a print head , wherein the mouth is located relative to an inlet of the standpipe at a first distance of less than a half of a first height between a bottom side end of the backpressure element and a top side end of the backpressure element or wherein the mouth is located relative to an inlet of the standpipe at a second distance of less than a half of a second height between the bottom of the housing and the top of the housing .
An antitheft lock for a motor vehicle steering column comprising: - a stator comprising a stator head in which an opening is formed, - a rotor mounted movable in rotation relative to the stator about an axis and comprising an annular collar , - a cam intended to be secured in rotation to the rotor , - an elastic element arranged between the cam and the rotor for axially urging said rotor in thrust, wherein the opening is shaped so that its cooperation with the annular collar blocks the rotation of the rotor in a predetermined direction of rotation from a predetermined angular position and authorizes the rotation of the rotor beyond the predetermined angular position by prior pushing of the rotor , in which: - the annular collar comprises an extension which extends axially towards the head of the rotor intended to receive an insert over a first angular sector, and - the opening is substantially circular and includes a clearance to authorize the passage of the extension of the annular collar , the clearance extending radially outwardly of the opening over a second angular sector and being shaped so that its cooperation with the annular collar axially retains the rotor within the head of the stator . - a stator comprising a stator head in which an opening is formed, - a rotor mounted movable in rotation relative to the stator about an axis and comprising an annular collar , - a cam intended to be secured in rotation to the rotor , - an elastic element arranged between the cam and the rotor for axially urging said rotor in thrust, - the annular collar comprises an extension which extends axially towards the head of the rotor intended to receive an insert over a first angular sector, and - the opening is substantially circular and includes a clearance to authorize the passage of the extension of the annular collar , the clearance extending radially outwardly of the opening over a second angular sector and being shaped so that its cooperation with the annular collar axially retains the rotor within the head of the stator .
A power supply device comprising: an input unit configured to receive an input voltage from outside; a power supply unit configured to generate a power-supply voltage from the input voltage inputted through the input unit ; an output unit including an output terminal configured to output the power-supply voltage; and a lighting circuit connected to the input unit and configured to be turned on in response to application of the input voltage, the lighting circuit being configured to vary in lighting mode depending on the input voltage wherein the lighting circuit includes a plurality of light-emitting devices (71 to 74), the number of light-emitting devices to be turned on among the plurality of light-emitting devices (71 to 74) is varied depending on the magnitude of the input voltage, characterised in that the lighting circuit further includes a plurality of Zener diodes (51 to 54) each connected to a high-voltage side of a corresponding one of the plurality of light-emitting devices (71 to 74), and the plurality of Zener diodes (51 to 54) are connected in one single cascade, with each one of the plurality of Zener diodes (51 to 54) - other than the first and the final ones of the single cascade of the plurality of Zener diodes (51 to 54) - connected between another one of the plurality of Zener diodes (51 to 54), thereby forming the single cascade of the plurality of Zener diodes (51 to 54). an input unit configured to receive an input voltage from outside; a power supply unit configured to generate a power-supply voltage from the input voltage inputted through the input unit ; an output unit including an output terminal configured to output the power-supply voltage; and a lighting circuit connected to the input unit and configured to be turned on in response to application of the input voltage, the lighting circuit being configured to vary in lighting mode depending on the input voltage the lighting circuit includes a plurality of light-emitting devices (71 to 74), the number of light-emitting devices to be turned on among the plurality of light-emitting devices (71 to 74) is varied depending on the magnitude of the input voltage, characterised in that the lighting circuit further includes a plurality of Zener diodes (51 to 54) each connected to a high-voltage side of a corresponding one of the plurality of light-emitting devices (71 to 74), and the plurality of Zener diodes (51 to 54) are connected in one single cascade, with each one of the plurality of Zener diodes (51 to 54) - other than the first and the final ones of the single cascade of the plurality of Zener diodes (51 to 54) - connected between another one of the plurality of Zener diodes (51 to 54), thereby forming the single cascade of the plurality of Zener diodes (51 to 54).
A forming system comprising: a first die assembly having a first die body and a first die surface ; a second die assembly having a second die body and a second die surface ; the first die surface and the second die surface having varying cross sections and configured to cooperate with each other to form a die cavity therebetween so as to receive a workpiece therein, a first heater insert member configured to be received in one of the first die body and the second die body , the first heater insert member having a first serpentine groove therein, and a first flexible heater member , the first flexible heater member being disposed in the first serpentine groove and configured to conform with the shape of the first serpentine groove , characterised in that the first heater insert member comprises a pair of plates , and wherein the pair of plates each has a groove portion forming the first serpentine groove , and wherein the first flexible heater member is disposed between the plates within the first serpentine groove . a first die assembly having a first die body and a first die surface ; a second die assembly having a second die body and a second die surface ; the first die surface and the second die surface having varying cross sections and configured to cooperate with each other to form a die cavity therebetween so as to receive a workpiece therein, a first heater insert member configured to be received in one of the first die body and the second die body , the first heater insert member having a first serpentine groove therein, and a first flexible heater member , the first flexible heater member being disposed in the first serpentine groove and configured to conform with the shape of the first serpentine groove , characterised in that the first heater insert member comprises a pair of plates , and wherein the pair of plates each has a groove portion forming the first serpentine groove , and wherein the first flexible heater member is disposed between the plates within the first serpentine groove .
A method for operating a wind turbine which has a supporting structure and an element which is rotatably mounted about an axis on the supporting structure, wherein a rotary connection between the element and the supporting structure has a bearing having an inner and an outer ring, and a toothed member and at least two drives, which each have a pinion engaging in the toothed member, are provided in order to rotate the element with respect to the supporting structure about the axis via the toothed member, the method comprising: a) bracing of the element in a first alignment on the supporting structure by a reverse actuation of the drives, wherein the first alignment is supplied for a bracing to be applied, and; b) when at least one switching condition occurs either the bracing being applied is released and an opposed bracing is applied, or when the at least one switching condition occurs the bracing being applied is retained and the opposed bracing is supplied for a later bracing process of the element as the bracing to be applied, wherein it is provided, as the at least one switching condition, that in a current alignment of the element on the supporting structure the bracing to be applied has already been applied previously. a) bracing of the element in a first alignment on the supporting structure by a reverse actuation of the drives, wherein the first alignment is supplied for a bracing to be applied, and; b) when at least one switching condition occurs either the bracing being applied is released and an opposed bracing is applied, or when the at least one switching condition occurs the bracing being applied is retained and the opposed bracing is supplied for a later bracing process of the element as the bracing to be applied, wherein it is provided, as the at least one switching condition, that in a current alignment of the element on the supporting structure the bracing to be applied has already been applied previously.
An automatic beverage preparation machine comprising a brewing assembly with a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet, and a brewing material inlet; a brewing material supply device in communication with the brewing material inlet of the brewing assembly to supply the latter with a brewing material dose at the beginning of each beverage production cycle; water supply means in fluid communication with the fluid inlet of the brewing assembly to supply the latter with a metered amount of water required to produce a beverage; a beverage dispensing nozzle in fluid communication with the fluid outlet of the brewing assembly ; brewing process repeating means designed to cause the beverage to flow one or more times through the brewing material in the brewing assembly before being dispensed into a collection receptacle ; characterized in that the brewing process repeating means comprise beverage flow reversing means designed to reverse the beverage flow through the brewing assembly without recirculation out of the brewing assembly , the beverage flow reversing means comprising a pump arranged between the fluid outlet of the brewing assembly and the beverage dispensing nozzle an electronic control unit being provided to control the pump to cause the beverage to flow through the brewing material dose from the fluid outlet to the fluid inlet of the brewing assembly and vice versa so as to result in a two-way brewing process without recirculating the beverage out of the brewing assembly .
Container for a beverage or foodstuff preparation machine , the container for containing beverage or foodstuff material and comprising a code encoding preparation information, the code comprising a reference portion and a data portion , the reference portion comprising three reference units defining a reference line , said three reference units being arranged at the vertices of an isosceles reference triangle having a reference apex angle (α); characterized in that the data portion comprises discrete positions at locations determined relative to said reference line , each of said discrete positions either comprises or does not comprise a data unit to at least partially encode said preparation information, wherein said discrete positions are arranged at vertices of a grid of isomorphic tessellating isosceles data triangles, said data triangles having a data apex angle (β) different from said reference apex angle (α). the reference portion comprising three reference units defining a reference line , said three reference units being arranged at the vertices of an isosceles reference triangle having a reference apex angle (α); characterized in that the data portion comprises discrete positions at locations determined relative to said reference line , each of said discrete positions either comprises or does not comprise a data unit to at least partially encode said preparation information, wherein said discrete positions are arranged at vertices of a grid of isomorphic tessellating isosceles data triangles, said data triangles having a data apex angle (β) different from said reference apex angle (α).
A glass having a composition which is characterized by the following phases constituting the glass: constituting phase min (% by mol) max (% by mol) reedmergnerite 10 80 albite 1 40 potassium reedmergnerite 0 60 danburite 0 30 cordierite 0 20 willemite 0 20 silicon dioxide 0 65 diboron trioxide 0 20 pekovite 0 20 maleevite 0 25 wherein the proportion of additional constituents of the glass is at most 5 % by mol, wherein the number of the freedom degrees of angles per atom in the bulk according to formula f = ∑ i = 1 n c i ⋅ z i ⋅ f i ∑ i = 1 n c i ⋅ z i is lower than 0.25 and wherein the glass has a mean depth of the potential well calculated according to formula E pot ̅ = ∑ i = 1 n c i ⋅ ∑ j = 1 m z i , j ⋅ E pot , j ∑ i = 1 n c i ⋅ ∑ j = 1 m z i , j of 1515 kJ/mol to 1634 kJ/mol.
An X-ray imaging system , comprising: - an optical camera ; - an X-ray imaging device ; - a processing unit ; and - an output unit ; wherein, the optical camera is configured to acquire an optical image of a body part (BP) of a patient or an optical image of the head of the patient; wherein, the X-ray imaging device is configured to acquire an X-ray image of the body part of the patient; wherein, the processing unit is configured to determine an orientation of the body part, the determination comprising utilization of the optical image of the body part or utilization of the optical image of the head of the patient; wherein the determination further comprises utilization of the X-ray image of the body part; wherein, the processing unit is configured to annotate the X-ray image of the body part with the orientation; and wherein, the output unit is configured to output the orientation annotated X-ray image. - an optical camera ; - an X-ray imaging device ; - a processing unit ; and - an output unit ; wherein, the optical camera is configured to acquire an optical image of a body part (BP) of a patient or an optical image of the head of the patient; wherein, the X-ray imaging device is configured to acquire an X-ray image of the body part of the patient; wherein, the processing unit is configured to determine an orientation of the body part, the determination comprising utilization of the optical image of the body part or utilization of the optical image of the head of the patient; wherein the determination further comprises utilization of the X-ray image of the body part; wherein, the processing unit is configured to annotate the X-ray image of the body part with the orientation; and wherein, the output unit is configured to output the orientation annotated X-ray image. wherein, the optical camera is configured to acquire an optical image of a body part (BP) of a patient or an optical image of the head of the patient; wherein, the X-ray imaging device is configured to acquire an X-ray image of the body part of the patient; wherein, the processing unit is configured to determine an orientation of the body part, the determination comprising utilization of the optical image of the body part or utilization of the optical image of the head of the patient; wherein the determination further comprises utilization of the X-ray image of the body part; wherein, the processing unit is configured to annotate the X-ray image of the body part with the orientation; and wherein, the output unit is configured to output the orientation annotated X-ray image.