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A dispenser comprising: a housing including: a base configured to stably rest on a support surface; and a top portion positioned above the base such that a gap between the base and the top portion is sized to receive a human hand, the top portion defining a cavity sized to receive a fluid reservoir and an opening extending directly through a lower surface of the top portion to the cavity ; a pressing member which is positioned within the cavity and which is configured to contact the fluid reservoir ; an actuator coupled to the pressing member and configured to urge the pressing member at least one of toward and away from the opening ; a controller mounted within the housing and operably coupled to the actuator , the controller configured to selectively activate the actuator ; and a proximity sensor mounted in the housing and configured to detect movement within the gap; wherein the proximity sensor is operably coupled to the controller , the controller configured to activate the actuator in response to an output of the proximity sensor . a housing including: a base configured to stably rest on a support surface; and a top portion positioned above the base such that a gap between the base and the top portion is sized to receive a human hand, the top portion defining a cavity sized to receive a fluid reservoir and an opening extending directly through a lower surface of the top portion to the cavity ; a base configured to stably rest on a support surface; and a top portion positioned above the base such that a gap between the base and the top portion is sized to receive a human hand, the top portion defining a cavity sized to receive a fluid reservoir and an opening extending directly through a lower surface of the top portion to the cavity ; a pressing member which is positioned within the cavity and which is configured to contact the fluid reservoir ; an actuator coupled to the pressing member and configured to urge the pressing member at least one of toward and away from the opening ; a controller mounted within the housing and operably coupled to the actuator , the controller configured to selectively activate the actuator ; and a proximity sensor mounted in the housing and configured to detect movement within the gap; wherein the proximity sensor is operably coupled to the controller , the controller configured to activate the actuator in response to an output of the proximity sensor .
Channel structure for use in a robot for coating articles which has a robot part with an operating space through which fluid lines are guided which are used to guide various media to an application device carried by the robot , wherein a) the channel structure is configured as a separate component; characterized in that the channel structure b) comprises a guide structure for a plurality of fluid lines which comprises, for each fluid line , a respective channel line with an inlet end and an outlet end , said channel line defining a passage channel and serving as guide channel line , in such a way that the fluid line can be guided through the passage channel ; and/or c) comprises a line structure for media guided in one or more fluid lines . a) the channel structure is configured as a separate component; characterized in that the channel structure b) comprises a guide structure for a plurality of fluid lines which comprises, for each fluid line , a respective channel line with an inlet end and an outlet end , said channel line defining a passage channel and serving as guide channel line , in such a way that the fluid line can be guided through the passage channel ; and/or c) comprises a line structure for media guided in one or more fluid lines .
A method of uplink leveling a communication path in a distributed antenna system , the method comprising: generating a test signal of a select frequency and select power level in an uplink direction of the communication path; time synchronizing signal power level measurements of the test signal with a broadband power detector of a base station point of interface that is communicatively coupled to the communication path and a signal measurement receiver that is communicatively coupled to the communication path; the method being characterized by : determining a correction factor based on a comparison of a first power measurement taken at the select frequency associated with the test signal and a second power measurement over a broadband frequency in which the base station point of interface operates; determining gain adjustments based on the signal power level measurement of the broadband power detector and the correction factor; and leveling the communication path based on the determined gain adjustments. generating a test signal of a select frequency and select power level in an uplink direction of the communication path; time synchronizing signal power level measurements of the test signal with a broadband power detector of a base station point of interface that is communicatively coupled to the communication path and a signal measurement receiver that is communicatively coupled to the communication path; the method being characterized by : determining a correction factor based on a comparison of a first power measurement taken at the select frequency associated with the test signal and a second power measurement over a broadband frequency in which the base station point of interface operates; determining gain adjustments based on the signal power level measurement of the broadband power detector and the correction factor; and leveling the communication path based on the determined gain adjustments. determining a correction factor based on a comparison of a first power measurement taken at the select frequency associated with the test signal and a second power measurement over a broadband frequency in which the base station point of interface operates; determining gain adjustments based on the signal power level measurement of the broadband power detector and the correction factor; and leveling the communication path based on the determined gain adjustments.
A computer-implemented method comprising: receiving crown position information associated with a physical crown of an electronic device , the crown position information including a rotational position of the physical crown; determining whether a rotation of the physical crown has occurred based on the rotational position of the physical crown; when displaying a plurality of applications or application icons on a touch-sensitive display of the electronic device: in response to determining that the rotation of the physical crown has occurred, causing at least a portion of the plurality of applications or application icons displayed on the touch-sensitive display of the electronic device to be scrolled in a first direction parallel to an axis of rotation of the crown; and when displaying a view of a visual representation of data on the touch-sensitive display of the electronic device, wherein the view of a visual representation of data includes at least one of a text item, a media item, a webpage, or a map: in response to determining that the rotation of the physical crown has occurred, causing at least a portion of the view displayed on the touch-sensitive display of the electronic device to be scrolled in a second direction , wherein the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction. receiving crown position information associated with a physical crown of an electronic device , the crown position information including a rotational position of the physical crown; determining whether a rotation of the physical crown has occurred based on the rotational position of the physical crown; when displaying a plurality of applications or application icons on a touch-sensitive display of the electronic device: in response to determining that the rotation of the physical crown has occurred, causing at least a portion of the plurality of applications or application icons displayed on the touch-sensitive display of the electronic device to be scrolled in a first direction parallel to an axis of rotation of the crown; and when displaying a view of a visual representation of data on the touch-sensitive display of the electronic device, wherein the view of a visual representation of data includes at least one of a text item, a media item, a webpage, or a map: in response to determining that the rotation of the physical crown has occurred, causing at least a portion of the view displayed on the touch-sensitive display of the electronic device to be scrolled in a second direction , wherein the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction.
A valve , comprising: a channel body defining a channel space, an elastically flexible membrane , which separates a control space (Sc) from a flow space (Sf) in the channel space, and a control connection , providing a fluid connection to the control space (Sc), wherein the channel space is a bent channel space, the control space (Sc) is provided at a radially outermost portion (Co) of the bent channel space, such that the membrane is flexible between an open position, whereby a cross section of the flow space (Sf) is substantially that of the channel, and a closed position, whereby the membrane substantially seals against a radially innermost portion (Ci) of the bent channel space, and characterized in that , the membrane , in a relaxed position, i.e. where a pressure difference over the membrane is substantially zero, is substantially planar. a channel body defining a channel space, an elastically flexible membrane , which separates a control space (Sc) from a flow space (Sf) in the channel space, and a control connection , providing a fluid connection to the control space (Sc), wherein the channel space is a bent channel space, the control space (Sc) is provided at a radially outermost portion (Co) of the bent channel space, such that the membrane is flexible between an open position, whereby a cross section of the flow space (Sf) is substantially that of the channel, and a closed position, whereby the membrane substantially seals against a radially innermost portion (Ci) of the bent channel space, and characterized in that , the membrane , in a relaxed position, i.e. where a pressure difference over the membrane is substantially zero, is substantially planar.
A molybdenum-coated target plate comprising: a target plate having a top surface comprising a sintered coating of molybdenum-100 metal powder thereon; and a bottom surface comprising interconnected water channels therein for receiving a flow of coolant therethrough; wherein the target plate comprises a transition metal selected from palladium, rhodium, tantalum, tungsten, and their alloys. a target plate having a top surface comprising a sintered coating of molybdenum-100 metal powder thereon; and a bottom surface comprising interconnected water channels therein for receiving a flow of coolant therethrough; wherein the target plate comprises a transition metal selected from palladium, rhodium, tantalum, tungsten, and their alloys.
A method of measuring antibody-dependent cell-mediated phagocytosis (ADCP) of aggregated protein comprising the steps of: a) monomerizing and fluorescently labeling the aggregated protein, b) incubating the monomerized protein for a time period sufficient to form aggregated protein, c) contacting the aggregated protein with a protein-specific antibody for a time period sufficient to permit the formation of an antibody-protein complex, d) contacting the antibody-protein complex with a population of phagocytic cells for a time period sufficient to permit phagocytosis of the antibody-protein complex, wherein if the phagocytic cells are adherent cells, the cells are removed from a surface using non-enzymatic cell dissociation buffer prior to said step of contacting, e) removing surface-bound protein from the phagocytic cell, and f) determining phagocytosis by measuring intracellular fluorescence using flow cytometry, wherein the intracellular fluorescence is measured using 5000 or fewer events. a) monomerizing and fluorescently labeling the aggregated protein, b) incubating the monomerized protein for a time period sufficient to form aggregated protein, c) contacting the aggregated protein with a protein-specific antibody for a time period sufficient to permit the formation of an antibody-protein complex, d) contacting the antibody-protein complex with a population of phagocytic cells for a time period sufficient to permit phagocytosis of the antibody-protein complex, wherein if the phagocytic cells are adherent cells, the cells are removed from a surface using non-enzymatic cell dissociation buffer prior to said step of contacting, e) removing surface-bound protein from the phagocytic cell, and f) determining phagocytosis by measuring intracellular fluorescence using flow cytometry, wherein the intracellular fluorescence is measured using 5000 or fewer events.
A method for executing a smart contract, comprising: receiving (S601), by a blockchain node, a request for creating a smart contract, wherein the request comprises a bytecode of the smart contract; compiling (S603), by the blockchain node, all of the bytecode of the smart contract into first machine code by using a global compilation method comprising Ahead of Time, AoT, compilation after deploying the smart contract, and storing the first machine code, wherein the compiling, by the blockchain node, the bytecode of the smart contract into first machine code by using a global compilation method after deploying the smart contract comprises globally compiling all of the bytecode of the smart contract in an idle time period of the blockchain node after creating the smart contract; and locally compiling (S605) without waiting for completion of the global compilation method, by the blockchain node when executing the smart contract, the bytecode of the smart contract by using a local compilation method comprising Just-In-Time, JIT, compilation to obtain second machine code if the first machine code of the smart contract is not locally stored and the bytecode of the smart contract is being globally compiled, storing the second machine code, and executing the second machine code. receiving (S601), by a blockchain node, a request for creating a smart contract, wherein the request comprises a bytecode of the smart contract; compiling (S603), by the blockchain node, all of the bytecode of the smart contract into first machine code by using a global compilation method comprising Ahead of Time, AoT, compilation after deploying the smart contract, and storing the first machine code, wherein the compiling, by the blockchain node, the bytecode of the smart contract into first machine code by using a global compilation method after deploying the smart contract comprises globally compiling all of the bytecode of the smart contract in an idle time period of the blockchain node after creating the smart contract; and locally compiling (S605) without waiting for completion of the global compilation method, by the blockchain node when executing the smart contract, the bytecode of the smart contract by using a local compilation method comprising Just-In-Time, JIT, compilation to obtain second machine code if the first machine code of the smart contract is not locally stored and the bytecode of the smart contract is being globally compiled, storing the second machine code, and executing the second machine code.
A method comprising: at a device including one or more processors, a non-transitory memory, and one or more displays: displaying a bounded region based on a first set of world coordinates (X 1 , Y 1 , Z 1 ), wherein content within the bounded region includes a stereoscopic virtual object displayed in accordance with a second set of world coordinates (X 2 , Y 2 , Z 2 ); receiving an input directed to the content; and moving the content within a perimeter of a first side of the bounded region in accordance with the input, including: moving the stereoscopic virtual object within the perimeter of the first side of the bounded region in accordance with the input; and animating the stereoscopic virtual object in accordance with the second set of world coordinates (X 2 , Y 2 , Z 2 ), wherein animating the stereoscopic virtual object in accordance with the second set of world coordinates (X 2 , Y 2 , Z 2 ) includes: determining a distance of the stereoscopic virtual object from the perimeter of the first side of the bounded region based on the first set of world coordinates (X 1 , Y 1 , Z 1 ); and in accordance with a determination that the distance is within a threshold, retracting the stereoscopic virtual object into the first side of the bounded region, and occluding a portion of the stereoscopic virtual object by the perimeter of the first side of the bounded region . displaying a bounded region based on a first set of world coordinates (X 1 , Y 1 , Z 1 ), wherein content within the bounded region includes a stereoscopic virtual object displayed in accordance with a second set of world coordinates (X 2 , Y 2 , Z 2 ); receiving an input directed to the content; and moving the content within a perimeter of a first side of the bounded region in accordance with the input, including: moving the stereoscopic virtual object within the perimeter of the first side of the bounded region in accordance with the input; and determining a distance of the stereoscopic virtual object from the perimeter of the first side of the bounded region based on the first set of world coordinates (X 1 , Y 1 , Z 1 ); and in accordance with a determination that the distance is within a threshold, retracting the stereoscopic virtual object into the first side of the bounded region, and occluding a portion of the stereoscopic virtual object by the perimeter of the first side of the bounded region . retracting the stereoscopic virtual object into the first side of the bounded region, and occluding a portion of the stereoscopic virtual object by the perimeter of the first side of the bounded region .
A machining method comprising steps of: rotating a cutter in one direction around the axis, the cutter having a plurality of blade parts disposed side by side along the axis thereof, in one direction around the axis, each blade part being formed in the respective shape of a ring around a peripheral surface of the cutter , as well as reciprocating the cutter relative to a workpiece (W) along the axis; rotating the workpiece (W) in a forward direction, when the cutter is moving in one of the directions along the axis, and rotating the workpiece (W) in a reverse direction, when the cutter is moving in the other direction along the axis, in accordance with reciprocation of the cutter ; and cutting the workpiece (W) so as to form thereon an external shape of a gear or a shaft having a gear-shaped cross-section by placing each of the blade parts of the cutter in contact with the peripheral surface of the workpiece (W). rotating a cutter in one direction around the axis, the cutter having a plurality of blade parts disposed side by side along the axis thereof, in one direction around the axis, each blade part being formed in the respective shape of a ring around a peripheral surface of the cutter , as well as reciprocating the cutter relative to a workpiece (W) along the axis; rotating the workpiece (W) in a forward direction, when the cutter is moving in one of the directions along the axis, and rotating the workpiece (W) in a reverse direction, when the cutter is moving in the other direction along the axis, in accordance with reciprocation of the cutter ; and cutting the workpiece (W) so as to form thereon an external shape of a gear or a shaft having a gear-shaped cross-section by placing each of the blade parts of the cutter in contact with the peripheral surface of the workpiece (W).
A method of manufacturing a tactile ground surface indicator having a head and a downwardly projecting member connected to the head to be fixedly receivable by a cavity formed through the ground surface for anchoring the head over a ground surface, in which method an element defining the downwardly projecting member or from which that member is derived is positioned such that an end portion thereof extends through an opening formed through either the head or a piece from which is derived an exterior portion of the head arranged to be visibly exposed when the head is anchored, and plastic deformation of the head or piece is effected to create an interlock between the head or piece and element, characterised in that said element is configured with a plug portion which is formed at an upper end of said end portion and sized so as to be incapable of passing through said opening such that withdrawal of the downwardly projecting member from the head or piece in a direction from the plug portion to the opening is precluded, in that the element is further configured with a void formed below the upper end and the head or piece is plastically deformed such that material of which the head or piece is comprised flows into said void to occupy it, thereby precluding withdrawal of the downwardly projecting member from the head or piece in an axial direction from the opening to the plug portion, and in that the plastic deformation of the head or piece is effected by applying pressure through the plug portion and the application of said pressure through the plug portion effects countersinking a part of the plug portion in the head or piece.
Child safety seat for attachment to a motor vehicle seat, comprising a seat element , in particular a seat shell, and a side impact guard which can be moved from a rest position located within a predetermined width, in particular standard width, into a functional position located outside the predetermined width, in particular standard width, and vice versa, wherein the side impact guard comprises a flap element , wherein the flap element is partially embedded in an outer wall of the seat element in the functional position, so that only a section of the flap element extends beyond the outer wall, characterized in that a support section of the outer wall of the seat element is designed such that the flap element is received in the support section in the functional position, wherein the flap element protrudes by at least 50%, but no more than 80% of its length over the outer wall of the seat element in the functional position. wherein the side impact guard comprises a flap element , wherein the flap element is partially embedded in an outer wall of the seat element in the functional position, so that only a section of the flap element extends beyond the outer wall, characterized in that a support section of the outer wall of the seat element is designed such that the flap element is received in the support section in the functional position, wherein the flap element protrudes by at least 50%, but no more than 80% of its length over the outer wall of the seat element in the functional position.