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A method of providing connectivity among a plurality of nodes comprising: causing a tunable wavelength optical transmitter at a first node to transmit over a first fiber an optical signal at a first wavelength channel, wherein the first fiber is coupled to an input port of a plurality of input ports of a first arrayed waveguide grating (AWG), wherein the signal is routed to a first output port of a plurality of output ports of the first AWG based on the first wavelength channel and is transmitted over a second fiber to a second node; and causing a tunable wavelength optical transmitter at the second node to transmit over a third fiber the optical signal at a second wavelength channel, wherein the third fiber is coupled an input port of a plurality of input ports of a second AWG, wherein the signal is routed to a first output port of a plurality of output ports of the second AWG based on the second wavelength channel and is transmitted over a fourth fiber to a third node; and determining an entity associated with the first, second, and third nodes; permitting the signal to be transmitted at the first wavelength channel from the first node to be routed to the second node by the first AWG only if the entity associated with the first node and the entity associated with second node is the same; and permitting the signal to be transmitted at the second wavelength channel from the second node to be routed to the third node by the second AWG only if the entity associated with the second node and the entity associated with the third node is the same. causing a tunable wavelength optical transmitter at a first node to transmit over a first fiber an optical signal at a first wavelength channel, wherein the first fiber is coupled to an input port of a plurality of input ports of a first arrayed waveguide grating (AWG), wherein the signal is routed to a first output port of a plurality of output ports of the first AWG based on the first wavelength channel and is transmitted over a second fiber to a second node; and causing a tunable wavelength optical transmitter at the second node to transmit over a third fiber the optical signal at a second wavelength channel, wherein the third fiber is coupled an input port of a plurality of input ports of a second AWG, wherein the signal is routed to a first output port of a plurality of output ports of the second AWG based on the second wavelength channel and is transmitted over a fourth fiber to a third node; and determining an entity associated with the first, second, and third nodes; permitting the signal to be transmitted at the first wavelength channel from the first node to be routed to the second node by the first AWG only if the entity associated with the first node and the entity associated with second node is the same; and permitting the signal to be transmitted at the second wavelength channel from the second node to be routed to the third node by the second AWG only if the entity associated with the second node and the entity associated with the third node is the same.
A method of making a flexible ultraviolet (UV) light generation system, the method comprising: generating a plurality of openings in a UV diffuse reflective layer , wherein the UV diffuse reflective layer is flexible; positioning a flexible circuit adjacent to the UV diffuse reflective layer , wherein the flexible circuit comprises multiple UV-light emitting diodes (UV-LEDs), and wherein the multiple UV-LEDs are aligned at corresponding openings of the plurality of openings in the UV diffuse reflective layer; and the method further comprising positioning a flexible overlayer adjacent to the UV diffuse reflective layer , wherein the overlayer is an encapsulating UV transparent or UV transmissive scattering layer; and joining or adhering the flexible circuit, the UV diffuse reflective layer and the overlayer to form a composite structure . generating a plurality of openings in a UV diffuse reflective layer , wherein the UV diffuse reflective layer is flexible; positioning a flexible circuit adjacent to the UV diffuse reflective layer , wherein the flexible circuit comprises multiple UV-light emitting diodes (UV-LEDs), and wherein the multiple UV-LEDs are aligned at corresponding openings of the plurality of openings in the UV diffuse reflective layer; and the method further comprising positioning a flexible overlayer adjacent to the UV diffuse reflective layer , wherein the overlayer is an encapsulating UV transparent or UV transmissive scattering layer; and joining or adhering the flexible circuit, the UV diffuse reflective layer and the overlayer to form a composite structure .
A method, comprising: enrolling a computing device with a management service that controls operation of at least a portion of the computing device by making an application programming interface, API, call to an operating system of the computing device requesting the operating system to create an enterprise workspace on the computing device that is isolated from a personal workspace on the computing device ; creating a user account with a distributor of the operating system for the computing device based on an email address and a password by transmitting a second API call to a user account manager associated with an operating system distributor computing environment , the API call comprising an email address that corresponds to the enterprise account of a user; automatically populating an email address field in a workspace configuration user interface with the email address corresponding to the enterprise account without obtaining an input for the email address field from the user; and associating the user account with an enterprise workspace of the computing device . enrolling a computing device with a management service that controls operation of at least a portion of the computing device by making an application programming interface, API, call to an operating system of the computing device requesting the operating system to create an enterprise workspace on the computing device that is isolated from a personal workspace on the computing device ; creating a user account with a distributor of the operating system for the computing device based on an email address and a password by transmitting a second API call to a user account manager associated with an operating system distributor computing environment , the API call comprising an email address that corresponds to the enterprise account of a user; automatically populating an email address field in a workspace configuration user interface with the email address corresponding to the enterprise account without obtaining an input for the email address field from the user; and associating the user account with an enterprise workspace of the computing device .
A method of providing erosion protection to self-interlocking windings of a carcass layer of a flexible pipe, comprising the steps of: via a wound sacrificial insert located over at least a portion of an inner facing surface of self-interlocking windings of a carcass layer, shielding at least a flow facing edge region of each self-interlocking winding from abrasive elements carried by a bore fluid flowing along a bore of the flexible pipe from an upstream to a downstream location, characterised in that the method further comprises shielding the flow facing edge region via a tape element that is a folded strip that has a generally C-shaped cross-section, a central, generally flat body portion of the cross-section of the folded strip that comprises the axially extending body portion being located over a cooperating flat region of a self-interlocking winding of the carcass layer and arcuate ends of the cross-section of the folded strip being located over respective cooperating curved regions of said a self-interlocking winding .
A method for making a fuel rod comprising: loading a tube having a first open end and a second open end with nuclear fuel ; compressing the fuel-loaded tube around the fuel to reduce free space in the tube ; closing at least one of the first open end and the second open end of the tube ; filling the fuel-loaded tube with a gas suitable for transferring heat; and, placing the compressed tube within an outer pre-formed protective cover such that a gap defined between the outer preformed protective cover and the compressed tube is sized to minimize forces exerted by the swelling of the nuclear fuel during irradiation. loading a tube having a first open end and a second open end with nuclear fuel ; compressing the fuel-loaded tube around the fuel to reduce free space in the tube ; closing at least one of the first open end and the second open end of the tube ; filling the fuel-loaded tube with a gas suitable for transferring heat; and, placing the compressed tube within an outer pre-formed protective cover such that a gap defined between the outer preformed protective cover and the compressed tube is sized to minimize forces exerted by the swelling of the nuclear fuel during irradiation.
Air conditioning system for a vehicle and in particular a rail vehicle with a refrigerant circuit , which comprises a compressor , an external heat exchanger , a throttle and an internal heat exchanger , wherein a fan is provided on the internal heat exchanger , characterised in that the air conditioning system is configured in such a way that fan operation is started when the air conditioning system is stopped if the internal pressure of the refrigerant circuit exceeds a pressure threshold value below the maximum operating pressure.
A refrigeration system, comprising: a compressor , a condenser , an economizer , a throttle valve , and an evaporator which are connected via a pipeline; a first air path , a first valve and a pneumatic valve that comprises a valve body and a drive air chamber , an air outlet of the economizer being connected to an interstage air inlet of the compressor via the valve body , and the drive air chamber being connected to a low pressure portion of the refrigeration system via the first air path , the lower pressure portion having a pressure lower than that in the economizer ; wherein the first valve for controlling on/off of the first air path is disposed on the first air path .
Apparatus comprising at least one particle and/or fibre-generating device, preferably furthermore comprising at least one treatment device for treating the particles and/or fibres, in particular for temperature control and/or stretching and/or distributing the particles and/or fibres, wherein the apparatus comprises at least one endless belt, in particular at least one foraminous endless belt , for depositing the particles and/or fibres to form the particle deposit and/or fibre deposit, wherein the endless belt, in particular the foraminous endless belt , is guided between at least two deflecting rollers over at least two support rollers , wherein the support rollers each extend over the entire width of the endless belt or foraminous endless belt , characterized in that the supporting rollers have a diameter (D) of less than 200 mm, preferably of less than 190 mm, preferably of less than 180 mm and particularly preferably of less than or equal to 170 mm, wherein two support rollers in the conveying direction of the endless belt or foraminous endless belt have a distance (A) of more than 1000 mm, preferably of more than 1700 mm, preferably more than 2000 mm and particularly preferably of more than 2500 mm.
A washing machine comprising: a cabinet ; a tub provided in the cabinet to store washing water; a drum rotatably provided in the tub ; a pulsator configured to be rotatable independently of the drum ; and a flange shaft configured to transmit a rotational force to the drum , wherein the drum comprises a cylindrical portion forming a side surface of the drum , and a rear cover at one end of the cylindrical portion and disposed radially outside the pulsator , and wherein the rear cover further comprises a drum rear surface configured to form a rear surface of the drum , and a seating flange bent from the drum rear surface to be seated in the flange shaft . a cabinet ; a tub provided in the cabinet to store washing water; a drum rotatably provided in the tub ; a pulsator configured to be rotatable independently of the drum ; and a flange shaft configured to transmit a rotational force to the drum , wherein the drum comprises a cylindrical portion forming a side surface of the drum , and a rear cover at one end of the cylindrical portion and disposed radially outside the pulsator , and wherein the rear cover further comprises a drum rear surface configured to form a rear surface of the drum , and a seating flange bent from the drum rear surface to be seated in the flange shaft .
Assembly for analysing a light pattern caused by refraction and reflection at a gemstone , comprising - a light source for illuminating the gemstone , a holding device for holding the gemstone , a diffusing screen for imaging the light pattern , and a camera for capturing the light pattern imaged on the diffusing screen , characterised in that the assembly comprises a semi-transparent optical element for deflecting the light emitted by the light source in the direction of the gemstone and for transmitting the light which is refracted and reflected at the gemstone . - a light source for illuminating the gemstone , a holding device for holding the gemstone , a diffusing screen for imaging the light pattern , and a camera for capturing the light pattern imaged on the diffusing screen , a holding device for holding the gemstone , a diffusing screen for imaging the light pattern , and a camera for capturing the light pattern imaged on the diffusing screen ,
Tape-laying apparatus , comprising a material feed unit for feeding a tape strip material , a cutting device having a cutting means for detaching a tape from the tape strip material , the angle of which cutting means is adjustable about a pivot axis (Z), and a laying device for picking up and for placing the detached tape on a laying table , characterised in that the cutting device has a planar transport element configured as an endless transport belt circulating around guide rollers , wherein the tape strip material can be fed between the cutting means and the planar transport element configured as an endless transport belt circulating around guide rollers , and the tape strip material can be cut on or above the planar transport element configured as an endless transport belt circulating around guide rollers in order to detach the tape from the tape strip material .
A system for an aircraft engine , the system comprising: a variable area fan nozzle (VAFN) assembly comprising an arcuate VAFN section having a plurality of rods connected along an arc of the VAFN section, the VAFN section and rods being configured to move fore and aft with respect to the aircraft engine; a skew sensing apparatus comprising a sensor configured to inspect each rod; wherein each rod is configured to move away from its associated sensor when the VAFN section moves to an aft position and towards its associated sensor when the VAFN moves to a fore position; the system further comprising a translatable sleeve of a thrust reverser assembly that is movable between a stowed position and a deployed position, the arcuate VAFN section being supported by the translatable sleeve; a first of said rods being coupled with a first portion of the VAFN section spanning across the translatable sleeve, the first rod having a first pattern along a length of the first rod; a second of said rods being coupled with a second portion of the VAFN section and spanning across the translatable sleeve, the second rod having a second pattern along a length of the second rod; a first said sensor configured to sense a position of the first rod using the first rod pattern; a second said sensor configured to sense a position of the second rod using the second rod pattern; and further comprising a circuit configured to compare the positions first and second rods from the first and second sensors. a variable area fan nozzle (VAFN) assembly comprising an arcuate VAFN section having a plurality of rods connected along an arc of the VAFN section, the VAFN section and rods being configured to move fore and aft with respect to the aircraft engine; a skew sensing apparatus comprising a sensor configured to inspect each rod; wherein each rod is configured to move away from its associated sensor when the VAFN section moves to an aft position and towards its associated sensor when the VAFN moves to a fore position; the system further comprising a translatable sleeve of a thrust reverser assembly that is movable between a stowed position and a deployed position, the arcuate VAFN section being supported by the translatable sleeve; a first of said rods being coupled with a first portion of the VAFN section spanning across the translatable sleeve, the first rod having a first pattern along a length of the first rod; a second of said rods being coupled with a second portion of the VAFN section and spanning across the translatable sleeve, the second rod having a second pattern along a length of the second rod; a first said sensor configured to sense a position of the first rod using the first rod pattern; a second said sensor configured to sense a position of the second rod using the second rod pattern; and further comprising a circuit configured to compare the positions first and second rods from the first and second sensors.
A handlebar stem comprising a holding element for connection to a steer tube , the holding element enclosing the steer tube at least in part, and a stem element connected to the holding element , wherein a clamping element is arranged inside the holding element , a clamping force for the fixation of the handlebar stem to the steer tube acting on said clamping element via at least one clamping means which is at least partly arranged in the holding element , wherein the holding element has at least one thickening in which the at least one clamping means is arranged, wherein the holding element has at least two thickenings in total which, in the mounted state, are preferably arranged vertically above each other, and wherein preferably at least one clamping means is arranged in each thickening , characterized in that the clamping element has at least one protrusion which, in the mounted state, protrudes into a recess of the holding element for defining the position of the clamping element relative to the holding element , the recess preferably being arranged between two adjacent thickenings .
A detector probe for detecting ionising radiation for use in a level gauge or density profiler, the detector probe comprising: an elongate support and supported thereon, an electrical circuit board , at least 10 radiation detectors for detecting ionising radiation comprising alpha particles, beta particles, gamma radiation and/or neutrons, and an electrically operated source of heat arranged in proximity to said detectors so that the temperature of the detectors may be changed by operation of the heat source , wherein the heat source comprises a self-regulating trace heat source, wherein the detector probe further comprises a dip pipe and thermal insulation , and wherein the support , the electrical circuit board , the radiation detectors and the heat source are all enclosed within the dip pipe , and the thermal insulation is provided between an inner wall of the dip pipe and the radiation detectors .
A method of compensating a non-linear optical effect that is caused when an optical signal is propagated through an optical fiber, the method comprising: obtaining a phase conjugate signal pair which comprises an upper sideband and a lower sideband of an optical carrier wave by means of an optical modulator which is an electro-optical effect phase conjugate signal pair generator; simultaneously inputting the upper sideband and the lower sideband to the optical fiber; multiplexing the optical signal having a same frequency as the optical carrier wave with the upper sideband and the lower sideband in a state where there is no phase difference among the optical signal, the upper sideband, and the lower sideband; causing a photodetector to detect the multiplexed optical signal; transmitting an electric signal based on the optical signal detected by the photodetector to a transmitting antenna; and causing the transmitting antenna to emit a radio signal based on the electric signal. obtaining a phase conjugate signal pair which comprises an upper sideband and a lower sideband of an optical carrier wave by means of an optical modulator which is an electro-optical effect phase conjugate signal pair generator; simultaneously inputting the upper sideband and the lower sideband to the optical fiber; multiplexing the optical signal having a same frequency as the optical carrier wave with the upper sideband and the lower sideband in a state where there is no phase difference among the optical signal, the upper sideband, and the lower sideband; causing a photodetector to detect the multiplexed optical signal; transmitting an electric signal based on the optical signal detected by the photodetector to a transmitting antenna; and causing the transmitting antenna to emit a radio signal based on the electric signal.
A RFID label device configured to be affixed to a green rubber article withstand and maintain RFID operability during vulcanization of the rubber article, the RFID label device comprising: (a) a protective topcoat layer that is an outermost layer of the device; (b) a rubber adhesion layer that is configured to adhere the device to an unvulcanized and/or vulcanized rubber article; characterized by (c) a polyimide layer with a heat resistant RFID device positioned thereon or therein, the polyimide layer is positioned between the protective topcoat layer and the rubber adhesion layer such that the polyimide layer with heat resistant RFID capabilities maintains RFID operability during vulcanization and post-vulcanization of the rubber article; (d) a plurality of polyester layers positioned between the topcoat layer and rubber adhesion layer with at least a first polyester layer positioned above and at least a second polyester layer positioned below the polyimide layer such that the first and second polyester layers surround the polyimide layer to insulate, protect, and maintain RFID operability of the polyimide layer with heat resistant RFID capabilities during vulcanization of the rubber article; and (e) a plurality of adhesive layers positioned between and bonding together the topcoat, the plurality of polyester, polyimide, and rubber adhesion layers. (a) a protective topcoat layer that is an outermost layer of the device; (b) a rubber adhesion layer that is configured to adhere the device to an unvulcanized and/or vulcanized rubber article; characterized by (c) a polyimide layer with a heat resistant RFID device positioned thereon or therein, the polyimide layer is positioned between the protective topcoat layer and the rubber adhesion layer such that the polyimide layer with heat resistant RFID capabilities maintains RFID operability during vulcanization and post-vulcanization of the rubber article; (d) a plurality of polyester layers positioned between the topcoat layer and rubber adhesion layer with at least a first polyester layer positioned above and at least a second polyester layer positioned below the polyimide layer such that the first and second polyester layers surround the polyimide layer to insulate, protect, and maintain RFID operability of the polyimide layer with heat resistant RFID capabilities during vulcanization of the rubber article; and (e) a plurality of adhesive layers positioned between and bonding together the topcoat, the plurality of polyester, polyimide, and rubber adhesion layers.