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Method for detecting the proximity of at least two disjoint sets of computing devices, each device comprising at least one wireless network interface (113,123; 213,223; 313, 323; 413) for communicating with wireless network access nodes (130,130'; 230,230', 330; 430, 430'; 530), a processing unit (116,126; 316, 326; 416) and a memory element, the method comprising the following steps: a) at each device (110,120; 210,220; 310,320; 410; 510,510',510"), discovering at least one wireless network access node; b) at each device, using said processing unit, generating a discovery record (112,122; 312,322; 412; 512) for each discovered access node, said discovery record comprising a unique identifier of said access node, together with timing information indicating the time of discovery, and storing said discovery record in said memory element; c) at one device of each set (110,120; 210,220; 310,320; 410; 510), aggregating discovery records generated by all devices in said set; d) collecting the aggregated discovery records from each of the aggregating devices at a comparing unit (140, 240, 340; 440; 540); e) using said comparing unit, comparing the collected aggregated discovery records, and concluding that the sets of devices were in proximity of each other if their respective aggregated discovery records include at least one discovery record comprising the same unique identifier and timing information indicating a time of discovery within a common timespan. a) at each device (110,120; 210,220; 310,320; 410; 510,510',510"), discovering at least one wireless network access node; b) at each device, using said processing unit, generating a discovery record (112,122; 312,322; 412; 512) for each discovered access node, said discovery record comprising a unique identifier of said access node, together with timing information indicating the time of discovery, and storing said discovery record in said memory element; c) at one device of each set (110,120; 210,220; 310,320; 410; 510), aggregating discovery records generated by all devices in said set; d) collecting the aggregated discovery records from each of the aggregating devices at a comparing unit (140, 240, 340; 440; 540); e) using said comparing unit, comparing the collected aggregated discovery records, and concluding that the sets of devices were in proximity of each other if their respective aggregated discovery records include at least one discovery record comprising the same unique identifier and timing information indicating a time of discovery within a common timespan.
An extruded support base for securing a linear motion guide track, the guide track including two oppositely-oriented faces defining a guide track width, the support base characterized by : one or two outwardly opening track slots, each of said track slots having two opposing slot walls, one or both of said slot walls including a plurality of deformable teeth-like protrusions, said protrusions extending at least partially into the track slot, such that insertion of a guide track into one of said one or two track slots deforms said plurality of protrusions, thereby tightly fitting the guide track in the track slot and securing the guide track to the support base, wherein said protrusions are disposed substantially orthogonally to said slot walls, each of said track slots has an outer opening, one of said slot walls has a recessed portion including an inset wall, the plurality of deformable teeth-like protrusions extend inwardly from said inset wall, said protrusions having free ends spaced from the other of said slot walls a distance less than the guide track width, each of the one or two track slots are substantially rectangular for accepting insertion of the guide track, the plurality of deformable teeth-like protrusions are disposed orthogonally to the surface of at least one of said slot walls, and the extruded support base is adapted such that the deformation of the one or more of said plurality of deformable protrusions provides resistance against removal of a guide track that has been inserted into the track slot. one or two outwardly opening track slots, each of said track slots having two opposing slot walls, one or both of said slot walls including a plurality of deformable teeth-like protrusions, said protrusions extending at least partially into the track slot, such that insertion of a guide track into one of said one or two track slots deforms said plurality of protrusions, thereby tightly fitting the guide track in the track slot and securing the guide track to the support base, wherein said protrusions are disposed substantially orthogonally to said slot walls, each of said track slots has an outer opening, one of said slot walls has a recessed portion including an inset wall, the plurality of deformable teeth-like protrusions extend inwardly from said inset wall, said protrusions having free ends spaced from the other of said slot walls a distance less than the guide track width, each of the one or two track slots are substantially rectangular for accepting insertion of the guide track, the plurality of deformable teeth-like protrusions are disposed orthogonally to the surface of at least one of said slot walls, and the extruded support base is adapted such that the deformation of the one or more of said plurality of deformable protrusions provides resistance against removal of a guide track that has been inserted into the track slot.
A knee prosthesis for implantation into a knee joint compartment between a femoral condyle and its corresponding tibial plateau, the prosthesis comprising: a body having a generally elliptical shape in plan and having a material thickness at a part center (CSO) thereof, the body including a pair of opposed surfaces wherein one of the surfaces is at least partially concave, wherein the body is unicompartmental, the prosthesis free of any means of fixation within the knee joint compartment and configured to be movable within the knee joint during knee articulation, the body having an exterior portion and an interior portion , wherein the exterior portion encapsulates the interior portion and the exterior portion is constructed from a higher modulus material than the interior portion .
A rubber composition comprising: 100 parts by mass of a rubber component (A) containing 45 to 75% by mass of natural rubber and 25 to 55% by mass of a conjugated diene-based polymer, in which a bonded styrene amount of conjugated diene compound moieties is 25% or less; 1 to 40 parts by mass of a non-modified conjugated diene-based polymer (B) which has a weight average molecular weight of 5,000 or more but less than 40,000 in terms of polystyrene as measured by gel permeation chromatography and in which a bonded styrene amount of conjugated diene compound moieties is less than 10% and a bonded vinyl amount of conjugated diene compound moieties is 45% or more but 55% or less; and a filler (C), wherein at least one of the conjugated diene-based polymers contained in the rubber component (A) is a modified conjugated diene-based polymer. 100 parts by mass of a rubber component (A) containing 45 to 75% by mass of natural rubber and 25 to 55% by mass of a conjugated diene-based polymer, in which a bonded styrene amount of conjugated diene compound moieties is 25% or less; 1 to 40 parts by mass of a non-modified conjugated diene-based polymer (B) which has a weight average molecular weight of 5,000 or more but less than 40,000 in terms of polystyrene as measured by gel permeation chromatography and in which a bonded styrene amount of conjugated diene compound moieties is less than 10% and a bonded vinyl amount of conjugated diene compound moieties is 45% or more but 55% or less; and a filler (C), wherein at least one of the conjugated diene-based polymers contained in the rubber component (A) is a modified conjugated diene-based polymer.
A multiport for making an optical connection, comprising: a shell ; a plurality of connection ports disposed on the multiport with each connection port comprising an optical connector opening extending from an outer surface of the multiport into a cavity of the multiport and defining a connection port passageway , wherein each connection port is a portion of the shell ; a plurality of modular adapter subassemblies disposed within the shell ; characterized in that the multiport comprises: a plurality of securing features with each securing feature capable of translating and being associated with a respective connection port passageway for releasing and securing a suitable external fiber optic connector in the respective connection port passageway for making the optical connection, wherein a portion of each securing feature is part of a respective modular adapter sub-assembly ; and a plurality of securing feature resilient members for biasing a portion of the respective securing feature . a shell ; a plurality of connection ports disposed on the multiport with each connection port comprising an optical connector opening extending from an outer surface of the multiport into a cavity of the multiport and defining a connection port passageway , wherein each connection port is a portion of the shell ; a plurality of modular adapter subassemblies disposed within the shell ; characterized in that the multiport comprises: a plurality of securing features with each securing feature capable of translating and being associated with a respective connection port passageway for releasing and securing a suitable external fiber optic connector in the respective connection port passageway for making the optical connection, wherein a portion of each securing feature is part of a respective modular adapter sub-assembly ; and a plurality of securing feature resilient members for biasing a portion of the respective securing feature . a plurality of securing features with each securing feature capable of translating and being associated with a respective connection port passageway for releasing and securing a suitable external fiber optic connector in the respective connection port passageway for making the optical connection, wherein a portion of each securing feature is part of a respective modular adapter sub-assembly ; and a plurality of securing feature resilient members for biasing a portion of the respective securing feature .
A system comprising a drive system for a medical instrument , the drive system comprising: a motor ; and an interface that is coupled to the motor and configured to releasably engage the medical instrument so that when the interface engages the medical instrument , rotation of the motor actuates the medical instrument , the interface comprising a drive element with an engagement feature shaped such that for any pose of the medical instrument , the engagement feature of the drive element engages a complementary engagement feature of the medical instrument without inducing rotation that actuates the medical instrument ; wherein the engagement feature of the drive element : comprises one of a tapered projection and a tapered hole with a circular cross section positioned to engage a corresponding circular cross section of the complementary engagement feature of the medical instrument ; and permits the drive system to actuate the medical instrument through friction between the engagement feature of the drive element and the complementary engagement feature of the medical instrument . a motor ; and an interface that is coupled to the motor and configured to releasably engage the medical instrument so that when the interface engages the medical instrument , rotation of the motor actuates the medical instrument , the interface comprising a drive element with an engagement feature shaped such that for any pose of the medical instrument , the engagement feature of the drive element engages a complementary engagement feature of the medical instrument without inducing rotation that actuates the medical instrument ; wherein the engagement feature of the drive element : comprises one of a tapered projection and a tapered hole with a circular cross section positioned to engage a corresponding circular cross section of the complementary engagement feature of the medical instrument ; and permits the drive system to actuate the medical instrument through friction between the engagement feature of the drive element and the complementary engagement feature of the medical instrument . comprises one of a tapered projection and a tapered hole with a circular cross section positioned to engage a corresponding circular cross section of the complementary engagement feature of the medical instrument ; and permits the drive system to actuate the medical instrument through friction between the engagement feature of the drive element and the complementary engagement feature of the medical instrument .
A pipe coupling for connecting together the ends of two pipes, the pipe coupling comprising: a tubular casing for fitting around the pipes; a tensioning system for tightening the casing around the outer surface of the pipes; and characterised in that the pipe coupling further comprises: a guide member , coupled to and extending away from a first axial end of the tubular casing , for radially aligning and guiding one of the pipes into the tubular casing . a tubular casing for fitting around the pipes; a tensioning system for tightening the casing around the outer surface of the pipes; and characterised in that the pipe coupling further comprises: a guide member , coupled to and extending away from a first axial end of the tubular casing , for radially aligning and guiding one of the pipes into the tubular casing .
A method for detection and viewing of fuel volume in a tank of a motor vehicle (100; 110), comprising the steps of: - generating information (V(T)) concerning fuel volumes in said tank, - providing a filtering function (Filter1) to equalise variations of said information generated, - responding to a predetermined amount of deviation (x) between the information generated and corresponding filtered information deactivating said filtering function (Filter1), characterised by the step of - reactivating said filtering function (Filter1) on the basis of a speed of the vehicle. - generating information (V(T)) concerning fuel volumes in said tank, - providing a filtering function (Filter1) to equalise variations of said information generated, - responding to a predetermined amount of deviation (x) between the information generated and corresponding filtered information deactivating said filtering function (Filter1), characterised by the step of - reactivating said filtering function (Filter1) on the basis of a speed of the vehicle.
A leveling system for a top feeder of a printer , the top feeder comprising a media positioning arrangement , the leveling system comprising: a detector configured to detect reflected light and generate a three-dimensional image comprising media positioning regions corresponding to the media positioning arrangement on a top sheet of a media stack installed into the top feeder; an actuator configured to adjust heights of different points of the bottom of the media stack; and a controller configured to: select, based on the three-dimensional image, adjustments to the heights for improving leveling of at least one of the media positioning regions; and control the actuator to implement the adjustments; characterized in that the detector comprises at least one of a 3D camera and two 2D cameras. a detector configured to detect reflected light and generate a three-dimensional image comprising media positioning regions corresponding to the media positioning arrangement on a top sheet of a media stack installed into the top feeder; an actuator configured to adjust heights of different points of the bottom of the media stack; and a controller configured to: select, based on the three-dimensional image, adjustments to the heights for improving leveling of at least one of the media positioning regions; and control the actuator to implement the adjustments; select, based on the three-dimensional image, adjustments to the heights for improving leveling of at least one of the media positioning regions; and control the actuator to implement the adjustments;
Device for mounting a module on a housing frame of a roll stand (W), comprising a housing frame of a roll stand (W), a module in the form of a subassembly with at least one roll fitting and at least one wedge element , which can be arranged between an abutment surface of the housing frame and a contact surface of the module , wherein the wedge element is displaceable parallel to a transport direction (T) in which the material is moved through the roll stand (W), wherein the wedge element has a base surface extending parallel to the transport direction (T) and a wedge surface arranged at an angle (α) thereto, wherein the module has a contact surface formed to be complementary with the wedge surface of the device , characterised in that the wedge element is arranged with respect to the housing frame or the module in such a way that an orthogonal (O) to the base surface of the wedge element on the one hand extends horizontally and on the other hand is arranged transversely to the transport direction (T) in such a way that a lateral spacing (A) of the module from the centre of the strip course is variable through displacement of the wedge element parallel to the transport direction (T). a housing frame of a roll stand (W), a module in the form of a subassembly with at least one roll fitting and at least one wedge element , which can be arranged between an abutment surface of the housing frame and a contact surface of the module , wherein the wedge element is displaceable parallel to a transport direction (T) in which the material is moved through the roll stand (W), wherein the wedge element has a base surface extending parallel to the transport direction (T) and a wedge surface arranged at an angle (α) thereto, wherein the module has a contact surface formed to be complementary with the wedge surface of the device , characterised in that the wedge element is arranged with respect to the housing frame or the module in such a way that an orthogonal (O) to the base surface of the wedge element on the one hand extends horizontally and on the other hand is arranged transversely to the transport direction (T) in such a way that a lateral spacing (A) of the module from the centre of the strip course is variable through displacement of the wedge element parallel to the transport direction (T).
Insert for a curved guide of a band-width-adjustable banderoling machine, which allows an adjustment of the curved guide to bands of different, desired widths (19a,b,c), the curved guide mounted on the banderoling machine having a clear opening and outer dimensions and comprising a band guiding surface restricted on a first side and unrestricted on a second side , wherein a) the insert has a clear opening which is larger than or equal to the clear opening of the curved guide and, in the assembled state, is arranged in alignment with the clear opening of the curved guide , and b) wherein the insert has a restriction surface which, in the assembled state, is intersected by the continuation of the band guiding surface c) and wherein the restriction surface is selected such that, in the assembled state, the distance between the first side of the band guiding surface and the restriction surface is adapted to the desired width. a) the insert has a clear opening which is larger than or equal to the clear opening of the curved guide and, in the assembled state, is arranged in alignment with the clear opening of the curved guide , and b) wherein the insert has a restriction surface which, in the assembled state, is intersected by the continuation of the band guiding surface c) and wherein the restriction surface is selected such that, in the assembled state, the distance between the first side of the band guiding surface and the restriction surface is adapted to the desired width.
A method performed by a node being a base station, the method comprising: operating the node in a first mode to support one or more user equipment; operating the node in a second mode to support one or more machine-type communications devices, wherein the coverage of the second mode is enhanced compared to the coverage of the first mode; and broadcasting information indicating a threshold for a received signal level, the threshold being associated with the second mode such that the one or more machine-type communications devices experiencing a received signal level that fulfills a predetermined criterion with respect to the threshold can access the node operating in the second mode. operating the node in a first mode to support one or more user equipment; operating the node in a second mode to support one or more machine-type communications devices, wherein the coverage of the second mode is enhanced compared to the coverage of the first mode; and broadcasting information indicating a threshold for a received signal level, the threshold being associated with the second mode such that the one or more machine-type communications devices experiencing a received signal level that fulfills a predetermined criterion with respect to the threshold can access the node operating in the second mode.
A method for diagnosing a pump-valve system, comprising: determining, based on valve opening distribution of a valve opening data collected for a control valve of a pump-valve system operating in an industrial process without using flow rate or pressure measurement in the determination, an actual maximum of valve operating region of the control valve of the pump-valve system , selecting a new maximum of valve operating region for the control valve , and estimating, based on the determined actual maximum of valve operating region and the selected new maximum of valve operating region, energy saving potential in the pump-valve system without using flow rate or pressure measurement in the estimation. determining, based on valve opening distribution of a valve opening data collected for a control valve of a pump-valve system operating in an industrial process without using flow rate or pressure measurement in the determination, an actual maximum of valve operating region of the control valve of the pump-valve system , selecting a new maximum of valve operating region for the control valve , and estimating, based on the determined actual maximum of valve operating region and the selected new maximum of valve operating region, energy saving potential in the pump-valve system without using flow rate or pressure measurement in the estimation.