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A method for processing control plane signaling in a Vehicle to Vehicle, V2V, transmission mechanism, comprising: (S210) obtaining, by a base station when a cell covered by the base station is a macro cell, a range of the macro cell currently covered; (S220) estimating a granularity for grid division by the base station based on a road topology and a user equipment, UE, density within the range of the macro cell; and (S230) dividing, by the base station based on the granularity, the macro cell into a plurality of grids; or dividing the macro cell into a plurality of grids based on the granularity, respectively numbering the plurality of grids, and taking numbers of the plurality of grids as grid indexes; (S110) configuring, by the base station and based on a radio resource situation, a trigger condition for the UE, wherein the trigger condition is triggering a location report when the UE moves from one grid to another grid; and (S120) receiving, by the UE, the trigger condition, and reporting, by the UE, current location information to the base station based on the trigger condition when the trigger condition is satisfied. (S210) obtaining, by a base station when a cell covered by the base station is a macro cell, a range of the macro cell currently covered; (S220) estimating a granularity for grid division by the base station based on a road topology and a user equipment, UE, density within the range of the macro cell; and (S230) dividing, by the base station based on the granularity, the macro cell into a plurality of grids; or dividing the macro cell into a plurality of grids based on the granularity, respectively numbering the plurality of grids, and taking numbers of the plurality of grids as grid indexes; (S110) configuring, by the base station and based on a radio resource situation, a trigger condition for the UE, wherein the trigger condition is triggering a location report when the UE moves from one grid to another grid; and (S120) receiving, by the UE, the trigger condition, and reporting, by the UE, current location information to the base station based on the trigger condition when the trigger condition is satisfied.
A system (50; 90; 130) for determining an absolute position of a device, the system comprising: a high resolution track (54; 94; 134) having a plurality of North/South pole pairs, each pole of each North/South pole pair being a same size; a sensor and processing unit (62; 102; 142) associated with the high resolution track (54; 94; 134) and configured to determine a position of the device over one of the North/South pole pairs of the high resolution track (54; 94; 134); a reference track (58; 98; 138) having a plurality of North/South pole pairs arranged to define a single-track Gray code segment; an array of Hall effect sensors (66; 106; 146) associated with the reference track (58; 98; 138) and configured to determine a coarse absolute position of the device over the single-track Gray code segment and to output a reference signal to the sensor and processing unit (62; 102; 142) indicative of the coarse absolute position of the device over the single-track Gray code segment; a third track (70; 110; 150) having at least one North/South pole pair; and at least one sensor (74; 106; 154) associated with the third track (70; 110; 150) and operable to output a third track signal used to determine a location within the single-track Gray code segment; wherein the sensor and processing unit (62; 102; 142) combines the third track signal, the reference signal, and the position of the device over one of the North/South pole pairs of the high resolution track (54; 94; 134) to determine an initial, fine absolute position of the device. a high resolution track (54; 94; 134) having a plurality of North/South pole pairs, each pole of each North/South pole pair being a same size; a sensor and processing unit (62; 102; 142) associated with the high resolution track (54; 94; 134) and configured to determine a position of the device over one of the North/South pole pairs of the high resolution track (54; 94; 134); a reference track (58; 98; 138) having a plurality of North/South pole pairs arranged to define a single-track Gray code segment; an array of Hall effect sensors (66; 106; 146) associated with the reference track (58; 98; 138) and configured to determine a coarse absolute position of the device over the single-track Gray code segment and to output a reference signal to the sensor and processing unit (62; 102; 142) indicative of the coarse absolute position of the device over the single-track Gray code segment; a third track (70; 110; 150) having at least one North/South pole pair; and at least one sensor (74; 106; 154) associated with the third track (70; 110; 150) and operable to output a third track signal used to determine a location within the single-track Gray code segment; wherein the sensor and processing unit (62; 102; 142) combines the third track signal, the reference signal, and the position of the device over one of the North/South pole pairs of the high resolution track (54; 94; 134) to determine an initial, fine absolute position of the device.
A surgical implant comprising implant material and releasable reinforcement located at the implant material , wherein the releasable reinforcement is selectively releasable to affect a mechanical property of the implant material at the location of the releasable reinforcement; wherein the releasable reinforcement has a stiffness that is greater than a stiffness of the implant material .
A pharmaceutical composition comprising: a non-ionic tonicity agent, comprising a polyol being mannitol; and liposomes comprising at least one membrane comprising at least one phospholipid (PL) selected from a glycerophospholipid (GPL), said GPL having two C 12 -C 18 hydrocarbon chains, being the same or different, and sphingomyelin (SM) having a C 12 -C 18 hydrocarbon chain, wherein the at least one membrane has a phase transition temperature in the range of 20°C to 39°C; wherein the pharmaceutical composition is essentially free of an additional pharmaceutically active agent. a non-ionic tonicity agent, comprising a polyol being mannitol; and liposomes comprising at least one membrane comprising at least one phospholipid (PL) selected from a glycerophospholipid (GPL), said GPL having two C 12 -C 18 hydrocarbon chains, being the same or different, and sphingomyelin (SM) having a C 12 -C 18 hydrocarbon chain, wherein the at least one membrane has a phase transition temperature in the range of 20°C to 39°C; wherein the pharmaceutical composition is essentially free of an additional pharmaceutically active agent.
Machine for bending pieces of elongated form, in particular metal pieces with constant cross section, without the use of an inner core, in particular pipes and sections, comprising a matrix and a counter-matrix , wherein the matrix and the counter-matrix are mounted on a work surface of a machine body , the matrix being connected to a vertical rotation axis thereof actuatable by first actuation means, and the counter-matrix being in turn actuatable by second actuation means so as to be able to translate in both directions along a translation axis (X-X) on said work surface in order to press the piece during the machining against a peripheral edge of the matrix while this rotates around the vertical rotation axis thereof, said matrix also being provided with a drive member in order to allow driving the metal piece and its winding around a portion of said peripheral edge in order to be able to form a bending in accordance with the form of the peripheral edge itself, the matrix having at the latter a groove with form complementary to that of a part of the section of the metal piece to be bent, wherein in addition the machine provides for a rotary encoder associated with said rotation axis of the matrix and a linear encoder associated with the translation motion of the counter-matrix , characterised in that - the matrix has a complex form, different from an arc of a circle, on said portion of the peripheral edge , - a CNC control system is provided, adapted to control, during the bending of the piece , both said means for actuating the matrix and said means for actuating the counter-matrix , by means of a system with two interpolated axes based on which said linear encoder can constantly communicate with said rotary encoder, - a sensor is provided that is adapted to acquire, by means of self-learning and before machining the piece , the form of the peripheral edge not known to the CNC system of the machine. - the matrix has a complex form, different from an arc of a circle, on said portion of the peripheral edge , - a CNC control system is provided, adapted to control, during the bending of the piece , both said means for actuating the matrix and said means for actuating the counter-matrix , by means of a system with two interpolated axes based on which said linear encoder can constantly communicate with said rotary encoder, - a sensor is provided that is adapted to acquire, by means of self-learning and before machining the piece , the form of the peripheral edge not known to the CNC system of the machine.
A powder applying apparatus comprising: a driver arranged to move a member in a predetermined direction; a powder supplier arranged to supply powder onto a surface of the member ; and a squeegee having a distance from the member , the squeegee being arranged to adjust a thickness of the powder supplied onto the surface of the member by the powder supplier , wherein the squeegee is arranged to vibrate at a frequency of 2 kHz or more and 300 kHz or less, wherein the squeegee is arranged to vibrate in a horizontal direction parallel to a main surface of the squeegee and in a perpendicular direction perpendicular to the main surface of the squeegee , and a magnitude of vibration in the horizontal direction is larger than a magnitude of vibration in the perpendicular direction. a driver arranged to move a member in a predetermined direction; a powder supplier arranged to supply powder onto a surface of the member ; and a squeegee having a distance from the member , the squeegee being arranged to adjust a thickness of the powder supplied onto the surface of the member by the powder supplier , wherein the squeegee is arranged to vibrate at a frequency of 2 kHz or more and 300 kHz or less, wherein the squeegee is arranged to vibrate in a horizontal direction parallel to a main surface of the squeegee and in a perpendicular direction perpendicular to the main surface of the squeegee , and a magnitude of vibration in the horizontal direction is larger than a magnitude of vibration in the perpendicular direction.
A method of laser welding, comprising: steering a laser beam in a series of passes across the junction between first and second materials , wherein during each of the passes the laser power is applied across a continuous high aspect ratio area that traverses the junction , wherein the high aspect ratio area for each pass comprises a first elongated area on the first material and a second elongated area on the second material ; and characterized by : varying the power density that is applied during each pass in a predetermined manner such that the average power density that is applied to each of the first elongated areas is different from the average power density that is applied to each of the second elongated areas so as to compensate for different thermal characteristics of the materials .
A rechargeable sodium battery comprising a sodium transition metal based cathode material having a P2 orthorhombic layered bronze crystal structure with space group Cmcm, and having a composition Na x M y Mn 1-y Li y' A z O 2 or Na x M y Mn 1-y O 2 with 0.60<x<0.95, wherein M consists of either one or more elements of the group consisting of Cu, Zn and Ni, with 0.05≤y<0.20, A consisting of either one or more elements of the group consisting of Mg, Ti, Fe, Cr and Co, 0≤z<0.2, 0≤y'<0.33, and z+y'>0.
A system for suctioning a fluid, comprising: - a cabin monument for a cabin of a vehicle, the cabin monument having a vacuum source and a vacuum interface unit , - at least one flexible hose , having at least one first fluid line with a connector for connecting to the vacuum interface unit , as well as an end connector for connecting to the unit to be evacuated , and - a hose receptacle and a hose retraction device for retracting and storing the hose when not in use, wherein the vacuum interface unit comprises an adapter for connecting the at least one fluid line, as well as a fluid trigger unit , wherein at least one controllable valve unit and a control unit for controlling the at least one valve unit are arranged in the cabin monument , wherein the control unit is designed for controlling the valve unit at least indirectly based on a trigger signal generated by the trigger unit , wherein the hose retraction device comprises at least one vacuum tube and a sealing element , which is slidably supported in the vacuum tube , wherein the vacuum tube is couplable with the vacuum source , wherein the at least one flexible hose is mechanically attached to the sealing element such that it is movable by the sealing element upon providing a negative pressure to the vacuum tube , and wherein the vacuum tube and the at least one flexible hose are independently couplable with the vacuum source . - a cabin monument for a cabin of a vehicle, the cabin monument having a vacuum source and a vacuum interface unit , - at least one flexible hose , having at least one first fluid line with a connector for connecting to the vacuum interface unit , as well as an end connector for connecting to the unit to be evacuated , and - a hose receptacle and a hose retraction device for retracting and storing the hose when not in use,
Sound diffusion device comprising a single box and, in this single box , at least two superimposed high-frequency acoustic sources , and a plurality of superimposed medium-frequency and/or low-frequency acoustic sources and arranged to the left and/or to the right of the high-frequency acoustic sources , the high-frequency acoustic sources being coupled individually to a wave guide and arranged according to a curved vertical stack having a fixed non-constant physical curvature and being controlled individually electronically in amplitude and phase in such a way as to adjust the resulting wave front to diffusion objectives for an audience.
A neutral arrangement (NA) for a converter station of a direct current power transmission system comprising a first converter , said neutral arrangement (NA) comprising a first and second group of surge arrestors (SA NB1, SA NB2 , SA NB3 , SA NB4 , SA NB5 , SA NB6 , SA NL1 , SA NL2 , SA NLn ) and a group of neutral buses, where each surge arrestor is connected between a neutral bus (NB1, NB2, CNB) of the group of neutral buses and ground, wherein a first insulation area of the neutral arrangement is a high voltage insulation zoom area (NZOOMH) comprising the first group of surge arrestors (SAA) and a second insulation area of the neutral arrangement is a low voltage insulation zoom area (NZOOML) comprising the second group of surge arrestors (SAB), wherein the surge arrestors (SA NB1, SA NB2 SA NB4 , SA NB5 ) in the first group (SAA) have a higher arrestor reference voltage than the surge arrestors (SA NB3 , SA NB6 , SA NL1 , SA NL2 , SA NLn ) in the second group (SAB).
Process for the recovery of transition metal from cathode active materials containing nickel and lithium, wherein said process comprises the steps of (a) treating a lithium containing transition metal oxide material with a leaching agent, (b) adjusting the pH value to 2.5 to 8, (b1) removal of precipitates of phosphates, tungstate, oxides, hydroxides or oxyhydroxides of Al, Fe, Zr, Zn, Ca or Cu or combinations of at least two of the foregoing, characterized by the step of (c) treating the solution obtained in step (b1) with metallic nickel, cobalt or manganese or a combination of at least two of the foregoing, and wherein step (b1) is performed between steps (b) and (c). (a) treating a lithium containing transition metal oxide material with a leaching agent, (b) adjusting the pH value to 2.5 to 8,
A method for wireless communication, the method being applied to a terminal device not supporting network slice-specific authentication and authorization, NSSAA, and the method comprising: sending, by the terminal device, a second message to an access and mobility management function, AMF, wherein the second message is used for requesting for registering with a network slice, and the second message contains a first requested network slice selection assistance information, NSSAI, wherein the first requested NSSAI comprises a first single-network slice selection assistance information, S-NSSAI, of visited public land mobile network, VPLMN, and at least one S-NSSAI of home public land mobile network, HPLMN, corresponding to the first S-NSSAI, wherein the at least one S-NSSAI of the HPLMN corresponding to the first S-NSSAI comprises a second S-NSSAI; receiving, by the terminal device, a first message sent by the AMF, wherein the first message is a registration accept message or a registration reject message, and the second S-NSSAI is determined by the AMF as an S-NSSAI of the HPLMN subject to the NSSAA, and wherein the first message contains an allowed NSSAI that does not comprise the first S-NSSAI, or the first message contains a rejected NSSAI that does not comprise the first S-NSSAI; and skipping using, by the terminal device according to the first message, a network slice identified by the first S-NSSAI to establish a session on condition that the first message comprises said allowed NSSAI that does not comprise the first S-NSSAI, or re-requesting, by the terminal device according to the first message, a network slice identified by the first S-NSSAI, on condition that the first message comprises said rejected NSSAI that does not comprise the first S-NSSAI. receiving, by the terminal device, a first message sent by the AMF, wherein the first message is a registration accept message or a registration reject message, and the second S-NSSAI is determined by the AMF as an S-NSSAI of the HPLMN subject to the NSSAA, and wherein the first message contains an allowed NSSAI that does not comprise the first S-NSSAI, or the first message contains a rejected NSSAI that does not comprise the first S-NSSAI; and skipping using, by the terminal device according to the first message, a network slice identified by the first S-NSSAI to establish a session on condition that the first message comprises said allowed NSSAI that does not comprise the first S-NSSAI, or re-requesting, by the terminal device according to the first message, a network slice identified by the first S-NSSAI, on condition that the first message comprises said rejected NSSAI that does not comprise the first S-NSSAI.
A urine collection device comprising a collector to collect urine voided by a user, the collector comprising a funnel member , having a funnel wall comprising a substantially frusto-conical top portion and a base portion , first and second outlets to allow urine to drain from the device, the first outlet being adapted for connection to a receptacle for a urine sample, and the second outlet comprising an overflow outlet, and a diverter device having first and second operative states, such that in a first state the diverter device allows urine to flow through the first outlet to the receptacle for collection of a forestream sample, and in a second state the diverter device prevents flow to the first outlet and allows flow to the overflow outlet, the diverter device being unable to return from the second state to the first state, characterised in that the first outlet is provided by the base portion of the funnel member , and the second, overflow outlet is provided in the funnel wall, the diverter device comprises a plug accommodated in the base portion , the plug in the first state allowing flow to the first outlet , and expanding on contact with liquid into the second state to prevent further flow to the first outlet and allow flow to the overflow outlet and the lowest part of the overflow outlet at its junction with the funnel wall is substantially level with the upper end of the plug .
Lift platform comprising: a cabin slidable in a lift shaft , said cabin having an entrance where it is mounted a door that may be manually opened/closed; means for detecting an open/close condition of the door ; a selector for selecting the sliding of the cabin in the lift shaft , said selector being configurable by a user in a first mode in which it enables the automatic sliding of the cabin in the lift shaft , and in a second mode in which it enables the manual sliding of the cabin in the lift shaft ; a safety barrier operatively active on said entrance for detecting obstacles; a control unit configured in such a way that: - in response to the detection of the close condition of the door by said means for detecting, the control unit allows to configure the selector in the first mode, - in such a way that in response to the detection of the open condition of the door by said means for detecting, the control unit allows to configure the selector only in the second mode; characterised in that said control unit is configured - to disable the sliding of the cabin in response to the detection of the open condition of the door by said means for detecting and to the detection of obstacles in proximity of the entrance by said safety barrier a cabin slidable in a lift shaft , said cabin having an entrance where it is mounted a door that may be manually opened/closed; means for detecting an open/close condition of the door ; a selector for selecting the sliding of the cabin in the lift shaft , said selector being configurable by a user in a first mode in which it enables the automatic sliding of the cabin in the lift shaft , and in a second mode in which it enables the manual sliding of the cabin in the lift shaft ; a safety barrier operatively active on said entrance for detecting obstacles; a control unit configured in such a way that: - in response to the detection of the close condition of the door by said means for detecting, the control unit allows to configure the selector in the first mode, - in such a way that in response to the detection of the open condition of the door by said means for detecting, the control unit allows to configure the selector only in the second mode; - in response to the detection of the close condition of the door by said means for detecting, the control unit allows to configure the selector in the first mode, - in such a way that in response to the detection of the open condition of the door by said means for detecting, the control unit allows to configure the selector only in the second mode; characterised in that said control unit is configured - to disable the sliding of the cabin in response to the detection of the open condition of the door by said means for detecting and to the detection of obstacles in proximity of the entrance by said safety barrier - to disable the sliding of the cabin in response to the detection of the open condition of the door by said means for detecting and to the detection of obstacles in proximity of the entrance by said safety barrier
A peristaltic pump , comprising: a flexible membrane forming at least one bladder against a support, wherein each bladder is provided with one input orifice which admits a fluid to the bladder and one outlet orifice which releases the fluid from the bladder ; and at least one roller bearing is configured to rotate about an axis and to apply a compressive force against the at least one bladder characterized in that the bladder has a shape with an apex angle against which the roller bearing presses, wherein the apex angle is between about 45 and about 110 degrees.