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a bicycle seat height adjusting assembly comprises of a seat post that axially slides into an insert tube that fits into a bicycle frame in the place of a conventional seat post . the front of the insert tube has a plurality of evenly spaced locking holes sized to receive a locking pin . the locking pin with supplemental spring is positioned within the lower section of the seat post . a main air spring is positioned within the seat post to keep the main air spring free from dirt interference , allow the post to fully rise and lower , and enable the use of a maximum height pre - adjustment system . a first longitudinal groove positioned along the inner wall of the insert tube contains a spline rod with wedging projections . the spline rod is connected to a cable that extends out to an actuation lever that is positioned on the handlebars . as the actuation lever is pulled , the wedging projections push the locking pin out of the locking holes where the main air spring causes the seat post to rise . | 1 |
Magmatic degassing is ubiquitous and enduring, yet its impact on both planetary surficial chemistry and how it may have varied among planetary systems remains imprecise. A large number of factors are likely to be involved in the control of magmatic gas compositions, leading roles being given to the redox state and volatile abundances in planetary interiors, and the fate of the latter during mantle melting. We however show that the pressure at which degassing occurs, that is the atmospheric pressure in most sensible cases, has a prime influence on the composition of subaerial volcanic gases on planets: high surface pressure produces N<SUB>2</SUB>- and CO<SUB>2</SUB>-rich and dry volcanic gases, while low pressure promotes sulfur-rich gases. In-between, atmospheric pressures close to 1 bar trigger volcanic gases dominated by H<SUB>2</SUB>O. This simple pattern broadly mirrors the atmospheres of Venus-Earth-Mars-Io planetary suite and constitutes benchmarks for the prediction and interpretation of atmospheric features of extra-solar planets. Volatile abundances within the planetary body interiors also matter but they play a secondary role. Furthermore, our analysis shows that any difference in redox conditions prevailing during partial melting tends to disappear with the degassing process itself, converging toward a unique - planetary oxygen fugacity - at the venting pressure. <P />A feedback relationship between volcanic gas compositions and atmospheric pressure implies a runaway drying during atmospheric growth; that is volcanic gases must become CO<SUB>2</SUB> richer as the atmospheric mass increases. This may explain some features of the Venusian atmosphere. On Earth, impact ejection of the atmosphere and CO<SUB>2</SUB>-sink mechanisms, such as carbonate precipitation and plate tectonics, must have decreased atmospheric pressure allowing the reestablishment of water-rich volcanic gases. | 9 |
the present invention comprises a direct digital frequency synthesizer . a phase accumulator provides a normalized angle θ to a sine / cosine generator that outputs the value of the sine / cosine function at the provided angle . the she / cosine generator in a preferred embodiment comprises a plurality of multiplierless butterfly and carry - save stages in cascade that perform angle rotations on a phasor on the unit circle whose x and y coordinates correspond to cosine and sine values . to calculate the sine and cosine values at a particular angle θ = b 1 θ 1 + b 2 θ 2 +. . . + b n θ n where b k ε are the binary bits and the θ k = 2 - k are the associated positional weights , each of the butterfly and carry - save stages rotate the phasor by an amount θ k = 2 - k . the direction of the rotation , clockwise or counter - clockwise , depends upon the value of the binary bits b k . after undergoing all of the rotations , the phasor has x and y coordinates that approximate the desired cosine and sine values to a specified accuracy . in a preferred embodiment , the datapath of the present invention is multiplierless . the stages for angles where the approximation tan θ k = θ k is acceptable are multiplierless while for angles where this approximation does not hold , the x and y phasor coordinates are transformed through a multiplexer or a rom . | 6 |
several methods for retrospective correction of intensity inhomogeneities in digital diagnostic radiation images are presented . the methods are based on the correction of a digital image representation by means of a bias field . the bias field is deduced from the digital image representation of the diagnostic radiation image . | 6 |
isolated dna encoding mu - subtype opioid receptor polypeptides is provided . recombinant cloning vectors which include this dna and cells that incorporate these vectors are also provided . methods for producing these receptors and purifying them from native and heterologous sources are also disclosed . | 2 |
a high frequency radio transceiver able to communicate on at least a first high frequency and a second high frequency , wherein said first high frequency is dedicated to a first telecommunication net and said second high frequency is dedicated to a second telecommunication net . | 7 |
a multiple layer foam insert replacement for a pneumatic inner tube for a tire . the multiple layer foam insert emulates the effect of air pressure , across a range of pressures , while still approaching the weight of the air filled tube . through the use of different density materials and the orientation and thickness of such materials , the desirable characteristics of the pneumatic tube structure and performance can be emulated to a high degree . this multiple layer foam insert can be produced in varying levels of quality and function through the method of extrusion of foam materials in different sizes and layering . | 1 |
a projector which includes a first exhaust fan discharging exhaust air from a light source lamp to exterior and a second exhaust fan discharging exhaust air from parts other than the light source lamp are arranged to be adjacent to each other . an end of the exhaust fan facing the other exhaust fan is moved to the inner side and the one exhaust fan is inclined to discharge air in an exhaust direction toward a direction along which air is discharged from the other exhaust fan . there is provided a cooling fan that blows air to an interior air blow outlet communicating with the interior of the light source lamp and exterior air blow outlets communicating with an outer surface to cool the light source lamp . the exterior air blow outlets are deviated from the center of the outer surface of the light source lamp . | 6 |
a method is disclosed to reduce the time needed to analyze data generated from very similar samples , emphasizing the differences obtained , from the combined technique of liquid chromatography / mass spectrometry , a technique used to analyze the composition of materials . the method quickly compares each mass chromatogram between similar samples and displays the limited number of mass chromatograms that are different to the analyst . | 6 |
an oscillator circuit includes a circuit loop and multiple current sources . the circuit loop includes an output having the oscillating signal . the multiple current sources are turned on independently of a phase of the oscillating signal . the current sources control magnitudes of both charging current and discharging current at nodes of the circuit loop , including the output . relative magnitudes of different current sources determine a frequency of the oscillating signal . | 7 |
a waveform equalizing filter unit includes a waveform equalizing filter with a plurality of taps each having a unitary delay element and a coefficient multiplier , a clock switching circuit for selecting a clock signal from at least two different frequencies , with the selected clock signal being fed to each of the unitary delay elements of the waveform equalizing filter , and a control circuit for selectively switching the tap coefficients of the coefficient multiplier in the waveform equalizing filter based upon which one of the different clock signals has been selected . a signal time adjuster is further included in a stage situated before the waveform equalizing filter that receives the input signal prior to being fed to the waveform equalizing filter to adjust the timing of the input signal in synchronism with the operation of selecting one of the different clock signal frequencies . | 7 |
a combination holster for weapons having a front stock and a butt - stock , comprising a front stock holster having interior and exterior portions , the interior portion mimicking the contour of the front stock , and a butt - stock retraction element connected to the user and to the butt stock . the retention element may be a cord connected to a vest . the weapon is secured in a first position in which the front stock holster grips the front - stock , and the retraction element retains the butt - stock near the user . the weapon may be unsecured by removing the front stock from its holster and applying a drawing force to the retention element to pull the butt - stock away from the user . to return the weapon to a secure position , the user returns the front stock its holster and permits the butt - stock retention element retain the butt - stock near the user . | 8 |
provided is a method including routing a compressed gas from a centrifugal gas compressor through at least one of a plurality of air coolers , and directing air flow through the plurality of air coolers , wherein the plurality of air coolers are arranged adjacent to one another in a single plane that is transverse to the air flow . further provided is a method including removing tube cores from a cooler chamber of a liquid cooler of a centrifugal gas compressor , coupling a chamber port of the cooler chamber to a first port of an air cooler , and coupling a second port of the air cooler to a compressor port of a stage of the centrifugal gas compressor . | 5 |
In these files we include the basic functions to implement the tangent fermions method to simulate chiral, massless Dirac fermions on a lattice without fermion doubling together with some examples. The manuscript developing the theory behind it can be found at arXiv:2302.12793. | 9 |
a method of communicating in a secure communication system , comprises the steps of assembling a message at a sender , then determining a security level , and including an indication of the security level in a header of the message . the message is then sent to a recipient . | 7 |
a method of recovering a decomposition product from a polyurethane , the method comprising the steps of thermally decomposing a polyurethane into a liquid containing a polyol and a urea compound which is soluble in the polyol , and solids containing a urea compound which is insoluble in the liquid in the presence of a polyamine compound at a temperature of 120 to 250 ° c . ; removing the solids ; hydrolyzing the residue with water retained at a high temperature of 200 to 320 ° c . and a high pressure ; and recovering the resulting polyamine and / or polyol . | 2 |
this invention provides an optical image capturing lens system comprising : a negative first lens element having a convex object - side surface and a concave image - side surface at the paraxial region ; a positive second lens element ; a negative third lens element ; a positive fourth lens element having a convex image - side surface at the paraxial region ; and a negative plastic fifth lens element having a convex object - side surface at the paraxial region as well as a concave at the paraxial region and convex at the peripheral region image - side surface , at least one of the object - side and image - side surfaces being aspheric . the optical image capturing lens system of the present invention effectively increases the angle of view to a proper range and suppresses the distortion . in addition , the present invention has a tighter arrangement of the lens elements and a smaller back focal length , and therefore is more appropriate for the compact device . | 6 |
the present invention relates to a composition comprising a silicone polyether elastomer , hydrogenated plant oil having an iodine value not more than about 16 , a polar solvent other than a hydrogenated plant oil , and uv filter compounds . the composition of the present invention is free of c1 - c3 monohydric alcohols . the invention also relates to a composition which inhibits the formation of white streaks when applied onto an end - user &# 39 ; s wet skin . | 0 |
the disclosure relates to a touch sensing device and method . an embodiment of the disclosed method includes starting to count with a counter while charging a sensing point which has distributed capacitance periodically , then transferring the charge on the sensing point to a second capacitor . next , the voltage on the second capacitor is compared with a reference voltage , and if the former exceeds the latter , the counter stops counting and saving the value . if the voltage on the second capacitor is less than the reference voltage , the sensing point is judged to determine whether it is in touching state or in non - touching state according to the saved count value while discharging the second capacitor , clearing the counter after the discharge , then restarting the method . using the device and method of this disclosure , the touching sensing action can be tested accurately . | 7 |
a lamp protection circuit for smaller gas discharge lamps and for compact fluorescent lamps powered by a ballast . the circuit protects against several lamp failure modes that can cause overheating and cracking of the lamp . power levels in the lamp are sensed and when a level is exceeded , a control signal is generated . the circuit acts to reduce power in an electronic ballast powering the lamp and keeps the lamp powered down when either one of two fault conditions is sensed in the lamp . several embodiments are disclosed . | 8 |
the invention relates to a method of manufacturing a luminescent screen structure 22 with a light - absorbing matrix 23 , having a plurality of substantially equally sized openings therein , on an inner surface of a crt faceplate panel 12 . a color selection electrode 24 is spaced a distance , q , from the inner surface . the method includes providing a first photoresist layer 50 , whose solubility is altered when it is exposed to light , on the inner surface of the faceplate panel 12 . the first photoresist layer 50 is exposed to light from two symmetrically located source positions + g and - g , relative to a central source position , 0 . then the more soluble regions 54 of the photoresist layer 50 are removed , overcoated with a light - absorbing material 58 and developed to remove the retained , less soluble regions 52 of the first photoresist layer with the light - absorbing material thereon . first guardbands 60 of light - absorbing material remain on the interior surface of the faceplate panel 12 . the process is repeated twice more , using second and third photoresist layers 70 and 90 and two asymmetrically located light source positions + b , - b and + r , - r , respectively to produce second and third guardbands 80 and 100 . | 7 |
One of the main goals of cosmology is to search for the imprint of primordial gravitational waves in the polarisation filed of the cosmic microwave background to probe inflation theories. One of the obstacles in detecting the primordial signal is that the cosmic microwave background B-mode polarisation must be extracted from among astrophysical contaminations. Most efforts have focus on limiting Galactic foreground residuals, but extragalactic foregrounds cannot be ignored at the large scale (ℓ ≲ 150), where the primordial B-modes are the brightest. We present a complete analysis of extragalactic foreground contamination that is due to polarised emission of radio and dusty star-forming galaxies. We update or use current models that are validated using the most recent measurements of source number counts, shot noise, and cosmic infrared background power spectra. We predict the flux limit (confusion noise) for future cosmic microwave background (CMB) space-based or balloon-borne experiments (IDS, PIPER, SPIDER, LiteBIRD, and PICO), as well as ground-based experiments (C-BASS, NEXT-BASS, QUIJOTE, AdvACTPOL, BICEP3+Keck, BICEPArray, CLASS, Simons Observatory, SPT3G, and S4). The telescope aperture size (and frequency) is the main characteristic that affects the level of confusion noise. Using the flux limits and assuming mean polarisation fractions independent of flux and frequency for radio and dusty galaxies, we computed the B-mode power spectra of the three extragalactic foregrounds (radio source shot noise, dusty galaxy shot noise, and clustering). We discuss their relative levels and compare their amplitudes to that of the primordial tensor modes parametrised by the tensor-to-scalar ratio r. At the reionisation bump (ℓ = 5), contamination by extragalactic foregrounds is negligible. While the contamination is much lower than the targeted sensitivity on r for large-aperture telescopes at the recombination peak (ℓ = 80), it is at a comparable level for some of the medium- (∼1.5 m) and small-aperture telescope (≤0.6 m) experiments. For example, the contamination is at the level of the 68% confidence level uncertainty on the primordial r for the LiteBIRD and PICO space-based experiments. These results were obtained in the absence of multi-frequency component separation (i.e. considering each frequency independently). We stress that extragalactic foreground contaminations have to be included in the input sky models of component separation methods dedicated to the recovery of the CMB primordial B-mode power spectrum. Finally, we also provide some useful unit conversion factors and give some predictions for the SPICA B-BOP experiment, which is dedicated to Galactic and extragalactic polarisation studies. We show that SPICA B-BOP will be limited at 200 and 350 μm by confusion from extragalactic sources for long integrations in polarisation, but very short integrations in intensity. | 9 |
a perimeter fill syringe is disclosed , wherein the syringe includes a solid core , allowing fluid to fill an area around the perimeter of the syringe barrel , enabling a wider diameter for the barrel thus increasing the visibility of the markings and ease of handling by a user . | 0 |
apparatus for overheating the edges of a preheated formed skelp for the purpose of butt welding the skelp into pipe or tube . induction coil assembly consisting of two series connected loops , with a main conductor of each loop positioned within a magnetic flux guide and positioned adjacent to the open edges of the c - shaped skelp and the return conductors of each loop arranged externally on opposite side of the flux guide , providing localized overheating of the edges of the skelp prior to welding . | 1 |
a granular , agglomerated , powdered or liquid detergent composition comprising a surface - active quaternary ammonium compound , a slightly water - soluble nonionic polypropylene oxide - polyethylene oxide condensation product , and either a surface - active betaine or a sultaine . the detergent composition is designed particularly for washing glassware , china , and glazed or vitreous articles . it provides not only good cleaning , especially fat removal and suspension , but also imparts to the washed articles persistent rinse water drainage characteristics which substantially minimize the filming , streaking , spotting of the washed , rinsed and air - dried articles . | 2 |
a slip clutch acts between a shaft and a housing . the slip clutch includes an oil reservoir within the housing and one or more slipping surfaces disposed in the oil reservoir that are keyed to the shaft and possibly alternately to the housing . the slipping surfaces may include stacked plates or washers . each of the washers includes an oil groove or other structure on one surface thereof that maintains a consistent film of oil on the washer surfaces . the stacked washers slip relative to one another such that the shaft rotates relative to the housing upon an application of torque that exceeds a predetermined torque . | 5 |
a developer collection container includes : a developer collection container main body that forms a developer collection chamber in which developer is collected ; a first developer conveyance member , provided inside the developer collection container main body , that conveys the developer by rotating about a shaft ; and a second developer conveyance member , provided below the first developer conveyance member with respect to a gravitational direction in the developer collection container main body , that conveys the developer by rotating about a shaft , the developer collection container main body having a collected developer introduction member that introduces the developer to the developer collection chamber being provided between the first developer conveyance member and the second developer conveyance member with respect to the gravitational direction . | 6 |
a procedure for obtaining the expression of a membrane antigen of a pathogen against which an live oral vaccine development is desirable on the surface of a negative gram bacteria to which virulence is attenuated , or another bacteria or other gram negative or positive bacteria with probiotic features which are compatible with the proposed expression system and that can be used as a live oral vaccine , wherein a plasmid is constructed and obtained based on the structure of pet family plasmids , with tbpb gene incorporated under the control of t7 promoter or another equivalent one , with the addition of a metabolic marker in the plasmid vector , previously cloned with its own promoter , inactivating , at the same time , the antibiotic resistance . in addition , recombinant microorganism such as an attenuated vaccine strain against group b meningitis with immunizing and protective properties against infection by neisseria meningitidis . | 0 |
a mems mirror is disclosed having thickness correlated with the intensity profile of an impinging optical beam , so as to reduce moment of inertia of the mems mirror while preserving optical quality of the reflected beam . it is the mirror edges that contribute the most to the moment of inertia , while it is generally the mirror center that contributes the most to a reduction of the quality of an optical beam reflected from the mirror . accordingly , by providing a mirror having laterally varying thickness matched to the local variation of the intensity of the optical beam , the quality of the latter may be preserved while the moment of inertia of the mirror may be significantly reduced . the thickness of mems mirrors may be varied continuously or stepwise ; in one direction or in two mutually orthogonal directions . | 6 |
gate and storage dielectric systems and methods of their fabrication are presented . a passivated overlayer deposited between a layer of dielectric material and a gate or first storage plate maintains a high k value of the dielectric material . the high k dielectric material forms an improved interface with a substrate or second plate . this improves dielectric system reliability and uniformity and permits greater scalability , dielectric interface compatibility , structural stability , charge control , and stoichiometric reproducibility . furthermore , etch selectivity , low leakage current , uniform dielectric breakdown , and improved high temperature chemical passivity also result . | 7 |
an electrical switching topology for a hybrid switch provides extremely low losses in both cryogenic and non - cryogenic electronic systems . in this switch having switch modules connected in parallel , switching losses in a first module are separated from conduction losses in the parallel - connected second module . the conduction losses are then further reduced by cryogenically cooling the second module . since the switching losses of the first module can be absorbed outside a cryogenic container , the switching losses do not add to the cryogenic heat load . in other applications , the switching module operates at lower temperatures to provide higher switching speeds and reduces switching heat generation . | 7 |
an insert - molded push in suture anchor has a biodegradable polymer body molded around a loop of suture . a tapered end disposed on the proximal end of the body is received into a recess in the distal end of a hand driver . anchoring ribs are formed along the remaining length of the anchor . the suture is held securely within the anchor body during the insert molding process . the anchor is produced by placing the braided suture within an injection mold , and injecting biodegradable polymer into the mold . using a preferred plication driver , the push in suture anchor can be utilized for capsular plication procedures . | 0 |
a yarn winding method is disclosed which involves a package doffing sequence for automatically transferring the running yarn to bobbins which are serially delivered to a winding position , and which reduces the tendency of the yarn to form laps on the equipment during the yarn transfer . the method includes the steps of winding the running yarn onto a first bobbin while traversing the yarn to form a cross wound package , laterally withdrawing the bobbin from its winding position when it becomes full , bringing an empty rotating second bobbin into circumferential contact with the running yarn , and then terminating the traverse of the yarn and transferring the yarn to the empty bobbin . also , the traversing speed is decreased at the beginning of the doffing sequency and shortly prior to the traverse being terminated , and so that the tendency of the running yarn to slacken and form laps during the transfer operation is reduced . | 1 |
Context. HR 6819 was recently proposed to be a triple system consisting of an inner B-type giant plus black hole (BH) binary with an orbital period of 40 d and an outer Be tertiary. This interpretation is mainly based on two inferences: that the emission attributed to the outer Be star is stationary and that the inner star, which is used as mass calibrator for the BH, is a B-type giant. <BR /> Aims: We re-investigate the properties of HR 6819 to search for a possibly simpler alternative explanation for HR 6819, which does not invoke the presence of a triple system with a BH in the inner binary. <BR /> Methods: Based on an orbital analysis, the disentangling of the spectra of the two visible components and the atmosphere analysis of the disentangled spectra, we investigate the configuration of the system and the nature of its components. <BR /> Results: Disentangling implies that the Be component is not a static tertiary, but rather a component of the binary in the 40 d orbit. The inferred radial velocity amplitudes of K<SUB>1</SUB> = 60.4 ± 1.0 km s<SUP>-1</SUP> for the B-type primary and K<SUB>2</SUB> = 4.0 ± 0.8 km s<SUP>-1</SUP> for the Be-type secondary imply an extreme mass ratio of M<SUB>2</SUB>/M<SUB>1</SUB> = 15 ± 3. We find that the B-type primary, which we estimate to contribute about 45% to the optical flux, has an effective temperature of T<SUB>eff</SUB> = 16 ± 1 kK and a surface gravity of log g = 2.8 ± 0.2 [cgs], while the Be secondary, which contributes about 55% to the optical flux, has T<SUB>eff</SUB> = 20 ± 2 kK and log g = 4.0 ± 0.3 [cgs]. We infer spectroscopic masses of 0.4<SUB>-0.1</SUB><SUP>+0.3</SUP>and 6<SUB>-3</SUB><SUP>+5</SUP> for the primary and secondary which agree well with the dynamical masses for an inclination of i = 32°. This indicates that the primary might be a stripped star rather than a B-type giant. Evolutionary modelling suggests that a possible progenitor system would be a tight (P<SUB>i</SUB> ≈ 2 d) B+B binary system that experienced conservative mass transfer. While the observed nitrogen enrichment of the primary conforms with the predictions of the evolutionary models, we find no indications for the predicted He enrichment. <BR /> Conclusions: We suggest that HR 6819 is a binary system consisting of a stripped B-type primary and a rapidly-rotating Be star that formed from a previous mass-transfer event. In the framework of this interpretation, HR 6819 does not contain a BH. Interferometry can distinguish between these two scenarios by providing an independent measurement of the separation between the visible components. <P />Based on observations made with ESO Telescopes at the La Silla Paranal Observatory under programme ID 63.H-0080 and 073.D-0274. | 9 |
multiple refrigerant circuits are operated in parallel , and each has an economizer cycle . one of the two circuits may have a greater capacity than the other . by controlling the two circuits to run in economized , conventional , bypassed , or economizer bypassed operation , the control is able to match demanded capacity . moreover , by exercising similar technique , the control can provide better humidity control , can limit or maintain head pressure , and can avoid power consumption peaks . | 5 |
the present invention provides a camera having strobe unit , comprising a strobe flashing unit for emitting illumination light toward an object , a switch for switching states of flashlight emanating from the strobe flashing unit by selecting normal flashlight or flashlight that is effective in alleviating a red - eye phenomenon and that contains less red light than normal flashlight , an information recorder for recording photographic information on film , and a recording control unit for allowing the information recorder to record flashlight selected by the switch . | 6 |
a low profile heater for plastic injection molding equipment nozzles utilizes forces provided to the axially ends of a tube portion to radially compress the tube portion onto a coiled heater element thereby compressing the heater element radially inward for optimal heat conduction between said heater element and the nozzle onto which the heater is attached . further embodiments uses a base sleeve onto which the coiled heater element is placed to engage the nozzle . the base sleeve may utilize a tapered threaded portion with slits in the sleeve to allow tightening of a ring portion to radially compress the sleeve base onto the nozzle . | 7 |
a power quality monitoring apparatus is developed for a railway power system . the apparatus is calculating the energy flow and the power consumption and recording the by using the voltage and current sensors at ac and dc power source in the various industrial fields . the voltage and current phases are detected for the ac power . the direction of current is detected to calculate the power consumption for the dc power . then , the detected data is analyzed . it is possible to monitor the variation of the voltages and current values of the railway vehicle in real time . it is possible to display the variations of the vehicle loads , the ac power output , the voltage and current value fluctuations , the power consumption and power flows in a form of the graphic or text format . thereby , it is possible to easily understand the overall status of the overhead line &# 39 ; s environment . | 8 |
a system for compressing air includes : a variable speed driver having a drive shaft ; at least one pre - main air compressor having at least one stage and adapted to receive and compress a flow of ambient or other air and to be driven by the drive shaft of the variable speed driver ; at least one main air compressor having at least one stage on a first pinion shaft and adapted to receive and further compress a flow of compressed air transmitted from the at least one pre - main air compressor ; at least one booster air compressor having at least one stage on a second pinion shaft and adapted to receive and further compress a flow of further compressed air transmitted from the at least one main air compressor ; and another driver adapted to drive at least one of the first pinion shaft and the second pinion shaft through at least one transmission . | 5 |
in a method and a device for the volume flow control of an injection system , a seat valve is used for the volume flow control . for this purpose , the influence of the pressure present upstream of the seat valve is taken into consideration in the volume flow control . | 5 |
Astronomy light curves are sparse, gappy, and heteroscedastic. As a result standard time series methods regularly used for financial and similar datasets are of little help and astronomers are usually left to their own instruments and techniques to classify light curves. A common approach is to derive statistical features from the time series and to use machine learning methods, generally supervised, to separate objects into a few of the standard classes. In this work, we transform the time series to two-dimensional light curve representations in order to classify them using modern deep learning techniques. In particular, we show that convolutional neural networks based classifiers work well for broad characterization and classification. We use labeled datasets of periodic variables from CRTS survey and show how this opens doors for a quick classification of diverse classes with several possible exciting extensions. | 9 |
an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus has an ultrasonic probe for transmitting and receiving an ultrasonic wave at a group of a plurality of ultrasonic vibrators arranged in an array form to and from a subject and incorporating a preamplifier groups for amplifying the resulting weak ultrasonic echo received after obtaining tissue information about the subject . the ultrasonic vibrator group has a first area to which a first amplifier group is to be connected and a second preamplifier group to which a second amplifier group is to be connected . in an operating mode to cease the first preamplifier group from operating , a control circuit switches to supply the bias current being supplied to the first preamplifier group over to the second preamplifier group . | 0 |
an image - transmitting - side device comprises : a one - phase to two - phase converter circuit for separating parallel image data , which are to be transmitted , into even and odd data ; a first parallel - serial converting circuit ; a second parallel - serial converting circuit ; means for allowing a user to select , as the resolution mode for the image data to be transmitted , one of a first resolution mode and a second resolution mode that is higher in resolution than the first resolution mode ; and switch means for applying the parallel image data , which are to be transmitted , to the first parallel - serial converting circuit when the first resolution mode is selected , and for applying the parallel image data , which are to be transmitted , to the one - phase to two - phase converter circuit when the second resolution mode is selected . | 8 |
this invention relates to electro - optical sensing of form type and other defects on surfaces such as sheet metal or plastic panels . method and apparatus are disclosed for detection and quantification of defects such as dents , creases , low spots , flat spots , etc . which are a result of the manufacturing , material handling and assembly process . surfaces of interest are generally those of automobile body panels , , refrigerator panels , furniture panels , and aircraft panels . similar applications exist to dies and other formed metallic or plastic parts . both automatic and human visual methods and apparatus are disclosed . the disclosed invention is also effective on paint defects such as orange peel encountered in automotive and other applications . assemblies of panels , such as car bodies may also be inspected using the invention , and both fixed and moving sensor versions are disclosed . | 6 |
the present invention relates to an eatable gelatin bowel preparation for use in preparing an individual for a medical procedure requiring a clean colon . specifically , an individual is provided with an edible diet comprising a laxative and a gelatin based food . | 0 |
a support for an agricultural implement carried on a receiving device of an agricultural machine includes at least one support wheel connected with the receiving device . a support wheel assembly for use with the disclosed method includes a support wheel and a wheel lifting cylinder connecting the support wheel with the receiving device . the load on the support wheel is adjustable via the wheel lifting cylinder . adjustment is controlled in response to load sensors . | 0 |
the present invention relates to an improved hole saw boss and in particular , to a boss including a threaded member adapted to accommodate two hole saws of the same or different bore thread diameters . the present invention allows for a pre - existing aperture in a work piece to be simply enlarged . this is useful if a new lock mechanism is being installed in a door with a pre - existing aperture where the lock mechanism requires a larger aperture than that which was in existence . currently the aperture has to be enlarged by manual handwork since there is no centre - point to which a pilot drill may be enlarged . the threaded bore diameters of the present invention correspond with the commonly available hole saw threaded bore diameters . the present invention therefore provides the public with device for enlarging apertures which is simply , cost effective and can be used with currently available hole saws . | 8 |
Announcing the release v2 of the MORX (Millions of Optical-Radio/X-ray Associations) catalogue which presents probable (40%-100% likelihood) radio/X-ray associations, including double radio lobes, to optical objects over the whole sky. Detections from all the largest radio/X-ray surveys to June 2023 are evaluated, those surveys being VLASS, LoTSS, RACS, FIRST, NVSS, and SUMSS radio surveys, and Chandra, XMM-Newton, Swift, and ROSAT X-ray surveys. The totals are 3,115,575 optical objects of all classifications (or unclassified) so associated. The MORX v2 catalogue is available on multiple sites. | 9 |
in the case of circuit arrangements for operating discharge lamps which include a charge pump for reducing line current harmonics , an energy imbalance occurs when the lamps are started . in order for this not to lead to components being destroyed , but for sufficient ignition voltage nevertheless to be generated at the lamps , a threshold switch monitors the frequency of an inverter included in the circuit arrangement . | 8 |
an apparatus and process are disclosed for growing tubular crystalline bodies according to the edge defined , film - fed growth process , wherein the apparatus has at least one exterior passage and at least oen interior passage formed in its crucible die assembly and associated parts , whereby gases introduced into at least one exterior passage will be delivered to the zone located outside the growing crystalline body adjacent to the growth face on the die member , and gases introduced into at least one interior passage will be delivered to the zone located inside of the hollow crystalline body adjacent to the growth face on the die member , whereby the atmosphere in each of the zones may be separately controlled . | 2 |
a serial intelligent cell and a connection topology for local area networks using electrically - conducting media . a local area network can be configured from a plurality of sic &# 39 ; s interconnected so that all communications between two adjacent sic &# 39 ; s is both point - to - point and bidirectional . each sic can be connected to one or more other sic &# 39 ; s to allow redundant communication paths . communications in different areas of a sic network are independent of one another , so that , unlike current bus topology and star topology , there is no fundamental limit on the size or extent of a sic network . each sic can optionally be connected to one or more data terminals , computers , telephones , sensors , actuators , etc ., to facilitate interconnectivity among such devices . networks according to the present invention can be configured for a variety of applications , including a local telephone system , remote computer bus extender , multiplexers , pabx / pbx functionality , security systems , and local broadcasting services . the network can use dedicated wiring , as well as existing wiring as the in - house telephone or electrical wiring . | 7 |
disclosed is a multifunctional multi - tap of intercepting a stand - by electric power and a control method employing the same which prevent big fire generated by leakage current by performing an interlocking control and a single - acting control in accordance with subordination of respective appliances using a illumination sensor or a body - detecting sensor . the multifunctional multi - tap detects a signal according , to an illuminance and a motion of body around respective lead - in holes activated as an interlocking control and a single - acting control using an illumination sensor or a body - detecting sensor , discriminates the detected signal by a controller , and controls the respective appliances as a stand - by state or a power - saving state in accordance with the interlocking control or the single - acting control . | 7 |
an electronic device comprising a base printed circuit board ; a first edge card socket mounted on said base pcb , said socket having pcb contacts ; and a pcb connection unit having pcb contacts thereon , said unit being slideably connectable to said first edge card socket and adapted to be slideably inserted into , and to make electrical contact with , a second edge card socket mounted on a second base pcb . | 7 |
a one - man operable hot water heater lifting device . an inner lifter arm is pivotally connected to an extendable extension arm . a pivot stabilizer arm is connected between the inner lifter arm and the inner extension arm . a plurality of outer lifter arms are connected to the inner lifter arm . a plurality of wheels is pivotally connected to the lifting device . the outer lifter arms are connected to the hot water heater and the hot water heater is lifted by pressing downward on the outer extension arm . | 1 |
a qos based selection of access network allows a ue to transmit different data traffic flows using different access technologies . the selection is done in accordance with information provided in the andsf . this allows a network operator to determine how different data traffic is routed , which can allow for better network utilization planning | 7 |
compositions comprising biologically pure pfs230 and nucleic acids which encode them are provided . the proteins can be used induce transmission blocking immune responses in susceptible hosts . | 0 |
an atomizer and an electronic cigarette . the electronic cigarette includes an electronic cigarette body . sequentially provided on the electronic cigarette body are a mouthpiece cover , an atomizing component , and a battery component . the mouthpiece cover covers an end surface of the atomizing component . provided within the atomizing component are an e - liquid storage space used for storing an e - liquid , an atomizing core used for atomizing the e - liquid and electrically connected to the battery component , and a smoke channel used for discharging smoke to the mouthpiece cover and extended along the axis of the atomizing component . at least two smoke outlet gaps in communication with the smoke channel are formed on the end surface of the mouthpiece cover . the smoke outlet gaps are extended from the center of the end surface of the mouthpiece cover towards the periphery of the end surface of the mouthpiece cover . | 7 |
Historical sunspot records and the construction of a comprehensive database are among the most sought after research activities in solar physics. Here, we revisit the issues and remaining questions on the reconstruction of the so-called group sunspot numbers (GSN) that was pioneered by D. Hoyt and colleagues. We use the modern tools of artificial intelligence (AI) by applying various algorithms based on machine learning (ML) to GSN records. The goal is to offer a new vision in the reconstruction of sunspot activity variations, i.e. a Bayesian reconstruction, in order to obtain a complete probabilistic GSN record from 1610 to 2020. This new GSN reconstruction is consistent with the historical GSN records. In addition, we perform a comparison between our new probabilistic GSN record and the most recent GSN reconstructions produced by several solar researchers under various assumptions and constraints. Our AI algorithms are able to reveal various new underlying patterns and channels of variations that can fully account for the complete GSN time variability, including intervals with extremely low or weak sunspot activity like the Maunder Minimum from 1645 - 1715. Our results show that the GSN records are not strictly represented by the 11-year cycles alone, but that other important timescales for a fuller reconstruction of GSN activity history are the 5.5-year, 22-year, 30-year, 60-year, and 120-year oscillations. The comprehensive GSN reconstruction by AI/ML is able to shed new insights on the nature and characteristics of not only the underlying 11-year-like sunspot cycles but also on the 22-year Hale's polarity cycles during the Maunder Minimum, among other results previously hidden so far. In the early 1850s, Wolf multiplied his original sunspot number reconstruction by a factor of 1.25 to arrive at the canonical Wolf sunspot numbers (WSN). Removing this multiplicative factor, we find that the GSN and WSN differ by only a few percent for the period 1700 to 1879. In a comparison to the international sunspot number (ISN) recently recommended by Clette et al. (Space Sci. Rev. 186, 35, 2014), several differences are found and discussed. More sunspot observations are still required. Our article points to observers that are not yet included in the GSN database. | 9 |
a cassette which is arranged to hold currency notes or other valuable articles and which may be used for transporting currency notes from a bank to an automatic cash dispensing machine . the cassette includes a receptacle for notes , and locking mechanism for locking and unlocking the receptacle . there is provided a tampering indicating mechanism which is arranged to be actuated during an unlocking and locking cycle of operation of the locking mechanism , this indicating mechanism including a latch which is set to a first state when the cassette is loaded with notes . the latch is tripped during an unlocking operation of the locking mechanism , the latch when tripped serving to prevent any further unlocking operation until such time as the latch is reset to its first state . | 6 |
the present invention provides orally administered pharmaceutical compositions which contains an effective amount of free base or pharmaceutcially acceptable salts of nalbuphine and / or nalbuphine ester , an oily substance , and a solubility - assisting agent . the oily substance is preferably sesame oil . the solubility - assisting agent is preferably benzyl benzoate . the pharmaceutical composition is useful as an analgesic . the compositions achieves a much higher bioavailability rate and yields much longer lasting effects on nalbuphine than other nalbuphine products currently in the market . | 0 |
a process for preparing polyphenylene oxides by oxidizing a nuceus substituted phenol with oxygen in the presence of a basic manganese chelate compound . | 2 |
a switch apparatus usable in a dc circuit employs a rotatable shaft having conductors that are removably connected with two or more pairs of contacts that are situated on line conductors and load conductors and that are connected in parallel by the conductors on the shaft . in rotating the shaft to open the switch , one pair of the contacts is electrically disconnected prior to electrical disconnection of the other pair of contacts . further rotation of the shaft causes the other pair of contact to eventually become disconnected . electrical arcs thus form only at the air gaps between the other pair of contacts and the conductor . magnetic field elements in the form of permanent magnets are situated in the vicinity of the air gaps of only the other pair of contacts and apply lorentz forces to the arcs to extinguish them . | 7 |
an electrostatic ultrasonic transducer includes a diaphragm having a conducting layer and a pair of first and second fixed electrodes opposed to the corresponding surfaces of the diaphragm , the pair of fixed electrodes having a plurality of through holes in corresponding positions , wherein a dc bias voltage is applied to the conducting layer of the diaphragm and an alternating current signal is applied between the first and second fixed electrodes to generate an ultrasonic wave . part of the pair of fixed electrodes includes s driving fixed electrode for driving the ultrasonic transducer , and the other part includes a detecting fixed electrode for detecting the amplitude of the diaphragm . the ultrasonic transducer includes a control unit that controls the vibration of the diaphragm so that the amplitude is proportional to the input signal based on the amplitude of the diaphragm detected by the detecting fixed electrode . | 7 |
apparatus to measure the crosstalk between pairs of conductors in a cable . the measurements are affected by the crosstalk inherent to the connectors that are part of the apparatus . the improvement consists of adding a compensating signal which equals that from the connector crosstalk in magnitude but has opposite sign . | 6 |
methods , systems and devices are described for sharing information between an integrated virtual environment or other wearable computing device and a display system associated with an aircraft , automobile , boat , train , bus or other vehicle . as a user enters a vehicle with an ive , the vehicle recognizes the ive and transfers the data stream to a vehicle display . the ive may also be disabled while it is present in the vehicle to prevent distraction to a driver or operator of the vehicle . | 1 |
a method for making a filed - effect semiconductor device includes the steps of forming a gate electrode on a semiconductor layer composed of a gallium nitride - based compound semiconductor represented by the formula al x in y ga 1 − x − y n , wherein x + y = 1 , 0 ≦ x ≦ 1 , and 0 ≦ y ≦ 1 ; and forming a source electrode and a drain electrode by self - alignment using the gate electrode as a mask . a field - effect semiconductor device fabricated by the method is also disclosed . | 7 |
a method for fabricating a semiconductor device includes : providing a substrate structure in which a plurality of gate lines are already formed ; forming a capping layer over the substrate structure ; oxidizing the capping layer ; and forming an insulation layer over the oxidized capping layer . the capping layer may include a nitride - based material . the insulation layer may include substantially the same material as the capping layer . the oxidizing of the capping layer may comprise performing a radical oxidation process . | 7 |
a cage that contributes to smooth operation of a rolling guide unit and said rolling guide unit itself are provided . projections are formed continuously between each of a plurality of openings , arranged in a row for insertion of rolling elements , that prevent rolling elements from coming out of those openings , thereby increasing the rigidity of the cage to prevent warping . the openings are provided with different sized diameters on opposite sides of the cage . on a given side , larger and smaller diameters alternate . | 5 |
We investigate prolonged engine activities of short gamma-ray bursts (SGRBs), such as extended and/or plateau emissions, as high-energy gamma-ray counterparts to gravitational waves (GWs). Binary neutron-star mergers lead to relativistic jets and merger ejecta with r-process nucleosynthesis, which are observed as SGRBs and kilonovae/macronovae, respectively. Long-term relativistic jets may be launched by the merger remnant as hinted in X-ray light curves of some SGRBs. The prolonged jets may dissipate their kinetic energy within the radius of the cocoon formed by the jet-ejecta interaction. Then the cocoon supplies seed photons to nonthermal electrons accelerated at the dissipation region, causing high-energy gamma-ray production through the inverse Compton scattering process. We numerically calculate high-energy gamma-ray spectra in such a system using a one-zone and steady-state approximation, and show that GeV-TeV gamma-rays are produced with a duration of 10<SUP>2</SUP>-10<SUP>5</SUP> s. They can be detected by Fermi/LAT or CTA as gamma-ray counterparts to GWs. | 9 |
a flag of unitary construction formed from a sheet of flexible , semi - rigid material having a central adhesive section on one side , flanked by two symmetrical adhesive free tabs which are printed so as to facilitate indexing or signaling of flagged material , may be reversibly attached to host material book , file card , file folder or the like proximate a free edge with one adhesive free tab protruding from the free edge host and one tab overlying a portion of the flagged host . the flag may be removed from the flagged host by grasping the adhesive free overlaying tab and peeling the flag outward relative to the free edge of the host without damage to the host , or the flag may be used to flag a section of text not proximate an edge of a host by pressing down the transparent adhesive bearing central section directly over or adjacent to the portion of text to be flagged . | 1 |
Various Space Situational Awareness (SSA) platforms and capabilities have demonstrated the ability to observe and detect space object / satellite maneuvers as well as predict the resultant orbits after those maneuvers. Upon detection of a maneuver, analysts must quickly assess the potential threat a satellite poses to other orbital assets even though maneuvers may take from hours to weeks to complete. The first step is determining the type of maneuver (e.g., station keeping, Hohmann transfer) and whether that maneuver is benign or a potential threat. These error-prone, nuanced analyses are often accomplished manually with uncertain data, resulting in lower confidence assessments. In this paper we present Probabilistic Assessment of Space Threats (PAST) which employs machine learning tech- niques to assist space domain awareness analysts quickly and accurately. PAST quantitatively categorizes the type of orbital maneuver that a satellite executed and then uses that historical orbit data to determine whether the maneuver is nominal or anomalous. These capabilities provide space domain awareness analysts with quantitative assessments of potentially threatening behaviors in space. PAST addresses three operational challenges that confound rapid and accurate assessment of observed resident space object maneuvers for space situational awareness: (a) producing a quantitative confidence metric for maneuver classifications, (b) performing maneuver classifications with uncertain and/or incomplete data, and (c) assessing whether maneuvers are nominal or anomalous. We tested PAST on the data from the four-week space domain awareness exercise Global Sentinel 2017 (GS17) and proved that PAST pro- vides unique and novel capabilities using Machine Learning and aids in much quicker decision-making after an orbital maneuver is detected. <P />Operational Challenge 1: Assessing Maneuver Types with Quantitative Confidence Space domain analysts must ultimately assess the output of an analytic tool, such as PAST, and initiate a set of actions in response to its predictions. Machine learning classifiers, however, are black boxes that usually produce one or more "categories" that fit the data, leaving the human decision makers without an understanding of the likelihood or confidences associated with the classifications. Our solution is to use Neural Network Machine Learning techniques that can produce Bolztmann Distribution posteriors (probability distributions across the various maneuver types). The Boltzmann distribution shows the analyst the machine learner's confidence levels for each maneuver type. Separate trained models for each mission-class of satellite e.g., (Iridium, GPS) provide more accurate classifications. Our classification tool exploits an ML-based algorithm to "learn" how to compute a posterior distribution over the class types (i.e., a finite categorical space) given measurements of changes in orbital characteristics. Hence, the output of classification is not a declaration of the form "Maneuver is of Class A," but rather is a set of probabilities over all classes. <P />Operational Challenge 2: Uncertain and/or incomplete maneuver data Real-world orbit data may be based on low-fidelity observations (e.g., some optical telescopes) resulting in missing or low-certainty maneuver data as well as false maneuver alerts. Most state of the practice machine learners will fail with missing or highly inaccurate feature data. PAST's neural network can marginalize the missing or uncertain features to produce posterior distributions with the available feature data, producing lower-confidence (but viable) classifications. Lower-confidence distributions can be generated with early Two Line Element (TLE) data post-maneuver and refined later with more accurate TLEs or state vectors. The machine learner can detect when the input features do not adequately match any trained data, resulting in a "bad solution" classification. This, in addition to very low confidence classifications can help analysts quickly identify potential "false alarm" maneuver alerts. <P />Operational Challenge 3: Assessing Nominal vs Anomalous Maneuvers Real-world satellites maneuver often due to natural effects (e.g., atmospheric drag, gravitational perturbations) as well as mission-specific behaviors (e.g., intentional new orbit). Analysts need to quickly assess a maneuver in light of historical behavior patterns. PAST models each satellite class as its own periodic stochastic process to learn normalcy models for its orbits. PAST can determine if a maneuver is typical/benign, where atypical maneuvers (based on historical data) can indicate threatening behavior by a satellite. The pattern of life model can also assist analysts by predicting the next expected maneuver for each satellite. <P />Experiment Our machine learner was trained using 2017 TLE data from space-track.org with maneuver labels provided by a subject matter expert for Geostationary (GEO) satellites. Note that creation of training data sets for other orbit regimes is in work. We then conducted a 4-week experiment of the PAST prototype using 2016 data replayed from the Global Sentinel (GS) exercise scenario. The unclassified GS Space Surveillance Network (SSN) observation data was ingested by LM iSpace, which processed the observations and detected events such as conjunctions, decays, and maneuvers. iSpace issued a Maneuver Alert to PAST for each maneuver event, which in turn predicted the probability distribution across each maneuver type and presented this distribution to the human analyst. <P />Results During the GS scenario experiment, the PAST IRAD received over 300 maneuvers of GEO satellites to classify from the LM iSpace system in real-time. iSpace SMEs analyzed the results of PAST's classifier and assessed at least90% accuracy. Of the remaining 10%, the SMEs could not score the classifier results due to the nature of the maneuver; for example, the maneuver may have been falsely reported due to poor observations quality or other anomalies. In a real world situation, the maneuvers that could not be classified would be further analyzed and additional sensors would likely be tasked to collect more data to resolve the uncertainty. | 9 |
a non - contacting linear position location system employs a special transmission line to encode and transmit magnetic signals to a receiver on the object whose position is to be measured . the invention is useful as a non - contact linear locator of moving objects , e . g ., to determine the location of a magnetic - levitation train for the operation of the linear - synchronous motor drive system . | 6 |
The Large High Altitude Air Shower Observatory (LHAASO) has three sub-arrays, KM2A, WCDA, and WFCTA. The flux variations of cosmic ray air showers were studied by analyzing the KM2A data during a thunderstorm on June 10, 2021. The number of shower events that meet the trigger conditions increases significantly in atmospheric electric fields, with a maximum fractional increase of 20%. The variations in trigger rates (increases or decreases) were found to be strongly dependent on the primary zenith angle. The flux of secondary particles increased significantly, following a trend similar to that of shower events. To better understand the observed behavior, Monte Carlo simulations were performed with CORSIKA and G4KM2A (a code based on GEANT4). We found that the experimental data (in saturated negative fields) were in good agreement with the simulations, assuming the presence of a uniform electric field of -700 V/cm with a thickness of 1500 m in the atmosphere above the observation level. Due to the acceleration/deceleration by the atmospheric electric field, the number of secondary particles with energy above the detector threshold was modified, resulting in the changes in shower detection rate. *Supported in China by National Key R&D program of China (2018YFA0404201, 2018YFA0404202, 2018YFA0404203, 2018YFA0404204), NSFC (U2031101, 11475141, 12147208) and in Thailand by RTA6280002 from Thailand Science Research and Innovation | 9 |
a system and method for interactively affecting the course of a program or programming content . viewer purchase electronic tokens which can be used to vote on the sequence of content in a broadcast whether it be audio , video or a combination thereof . users are periodically polled by a server to vote on the direction that a broadcast is taking . the broadcast is then modified with real - time or stored content based upon the polling results from the viewers . thus communities of voters have a chance to vote on the direction of content . the invention also allows sub - communities to be formed to pre - vote on a broadcast so that the sub - community can possible vote as a bloc on the direction and content of programming that is presented . | 8 |
steroids having the formula ## str1 ## wherein r 1 is hydrogen , acyloxy , halogen or alkoxy of 1 to 10 carbons ; r 2 is halogen or cyano ; r 3 is hydrogen or halogen ; r 4 is carbonyl , β - hydroxymethylene or β - acetyloxymethylene ; and r 5 is hydrogen or fluorine ; can be used as antiinflammatory agents . | 2 |
electrochemical storage battery normally operating at an elevated temperature , surrounded by heat insulation to retard heat loss . the surrounding heat insulation is an enclosed gastight cavity under subatmospheric pressure to impede heat flow by convection , and a radiation shield in the interior of the cavity in the path of heat flow to reduce heat loss by radiation . | 7 |
a semiconductor device includes a lower electrode having a bend in its cross - section , a capacitor dielectric film of a ferroelectric deposited on the top face of the lower electrode and an upper electrode deposited on the top face of the capacitor dielectric film . the upper electrode is deposited by chemical vapor deposition . | 7 |
a method and architecture that overcomes the problem of latency - caused performance degradation of electronic memory systems . the method involves a “ posted precharge ,” by which an external command for precharge is given as early as possible , such as immediately following a read command . the execution of the precharge is delayed by a precharge counter until all read / write commands are completed . by posting a precharge command on a bus at the first available opportunity , multiple pages can be open on the same bank of a memory device . as a result , access latencies are significantly reduced and efficiency of bus in electronic memory systems is significantly improved . | 6 |
method and system for implementing a virtual automated teller machine system are described . in one embodiment , the system includes a vatm host connectable to each of a plurality of registered disbursement entities via a secure connection , such as an ssl connection . the system further includes an accessing computer connectable to the vatm host via a secure connection , such as an ssl connection , the accessing computer comprising a card reader for reading user information from an atm card and having installed thereon vatm client software executable by the accessing computer to interact with the vatm host to validate user information read from the atm card and an associated pin entered by a user and , responsive to the validation , present the user with a list of des comprising at least one of the registered des , prompt the user to select one de from the list of des from which funds are to be disbursed to the user , and specify an amount of funds to be disbursed . the vatm host sends a disbursement order to the selected de indicating the specified amount of funds to be disbursed . | 6 |
a system is provided for testing and enhancing the alertness of operators who monitor video surveillance imagery . alertness is tested by displaying any of a variety of visual elements on top of or near the video imagery , and receiving input from human operators in response to the visual elements , via one or more input devices . the system further allows for economic management of human operators by transmitting imagery from many video sources to any number of operators . video feeds are automatically switched , via software , away from an operator who wishes to take a break or has poor alertness . in this fashion , the system maximizes operator vigilance while also maximizing workflow for all available operators . | 6 |
in a vibration motor in which an electro - mechanical energy conversion element which is periodically deformed is joined to an elastic member to constitute a vibration member , a travelling vibration wave is generated in the vibration member , and the vibration member and a contact member which is urged against the vibration member are relatively moved by the vibration wave , a plurality of contact portions are formed on a portion of the elastic member on a driving side at predetermined intervals , and when the contact portions are engaged with the contact member , the relative movement between the vibration member and contact member is caused by the vibration wave . | 7 |
a use - monitoring closure for the open top of a tennis ball can including a cap for releasably attaching to and closing the open top , and an adjustable use recorder / displayer on the cap for recording and displaying the usage of tennis balls within the can . | 8 |
While nearly two dozen spiral arms have been detected from planet-forming disks in near-infrared scattered light, none of their substellar drivers has been confirmed. By observing spiral systems in at least two epochs spanning multiple years and measuring the motion of the spirals, we can distinguish what causes the spirals and locate the orbits of the driving planets if the spirals are triggered by them. Upon a recent validation of this approach using the comotion between a stellar companion and a spiral, we obtained a second-epoch observation for the spiral system in the disk of V1247 Ori in the H-band polarized scattered light using Very Large Telescope (VLT), SPHERE, and IRDIS. By combining our observations with archival IRDIS data, we established a 4.8 yr timeline to constrain the spiral motion of V1247 Ori. We obtained a pattern speed of 0°.40 ± 0°.10 yr<SUP>−1</SUP> for the northeast spiral. This corresponds to an orbital period of 900 ± 220 yr, and the semimajor axis of the hidden planetary driver therefore is 118 ± 20 au for a 2.0 ± 0.1 M<SUB>⊙</SUB> central star. The location agrees with the gap in ALMA dust-continuum observations, which provides joint support for the hypothesis that a companion drives the scattered-light spirals while carving a millimeter gap. With an angular separation of 0″.29 ± 0″.05, this hidden companion is an ideal target for JWST imaging. <P />Data files associated to Fig. 1 are available at the CDS via anonymous ftp to <A href="https://cdsarc.cds.unistra.fr">cdsarc.cds.unistra.fr</A> (ftp://130.79.128.5) or via <A href="https://cdsarc.cds.unistra.fr/viz-bin/cat/J/A+A/681/L2">https://cdsarc.cds.unistra.fr/viz-bin/cat/J/A+A/681/L2</A> <P />Based on observations performed with VLT/SPHERE under program ID 0102.C-0778 and 111.24GG. | 9 |
an infant care apparatus for providing heat to an infant . the infant care apparatus has an internal electronic communication device the allows it to send and receive information to and from the infant care apparatus for use by that infant care apparatus . a personal digital assistant is provided that can communicate with the internal electronic communication device such that information can be exchanged between the internal electronic device and the pda to allow a user to download information from the internal communication device to the pda and to use to pda to enter information into the internal electronic communication device to be used in the infant care apparatus . | 0 |
a memory engagement game is based on montessori educational principles and employs elements of a trivia game and a bingo game . the game includes a game board having a plurality of openings , a movable cover associated with each opening , a plurality of game cards that can be inserted into the game board , and a plurality of calling cards . each calling card displays a question , and each game card displays answers to each question . when a game card is inserted into the game board , the answers are in register with the openings . the player can move any given cover to mask the answer displayed in the associated opening . during play , the questions are read aloud and players cover the openings that display the correct answers . play continues until one or more players covers all of the openings on his game board . the game improves the players &# 39 ; memories while permitting the players to socialize in a non - competitive environment . | 0 |
in a telecommunications system such as a global mobile telephone network in which each subscriber unit includes a subscriber identity module , each sim card has fixed memory locations , to which data can be addressed over the air . some of the locations can not be overwritten from the subscriber unit but can be accessed therefrom on the entry of short simple codes , each associated with one of the locations . further fixed memory locations can be read over the air only when the subscriber enters a personal identification number . locking control files are used to control read / write access to the locations respectively . | 7 |
a subscriber unit has a processor . the processor provides an output phase signal corresponding to a selected output digital frequency . a tuning register buffers the phase signal . a lookup table has two sets of predefined stored values pertaining to the amplitude of a signal for a single quadrant . the predefined stored values comprise coarse angle approximations and fine angle approximations . a sine and cosine generator receives the phase signal and generates sine and cosine waveforms utilizing amplitude values obtained from the lookup table . the phase signal includes phase data and specifies the quadrant and the algebraic sign of the phase data . the sine and cosine generator accessing the lookup table differently depending upon the quadrant and sine of the phase data , such that the lookup table provides an amplitude value from the sets of predefined stored values based on the phase data . a modulator combines the sine and cosine waveforms to produce the selected output digital frequency and modulates digital frequency . | 7 |
Multi-epoch narrowband Hubble Space Telescope images of the bipolar H II region Sh2-106 reveal highly supersonic nebular proper motions that increase with projected distance from the massive young stellar object S106 IR, reaching over ~30 mas yr<SUP>-1</SUP> (~150 km s<SUP>-1</SUP> at D = 1.09 kpc) at a projected separation of ~1.'4 (0.44 pc) from S106 IR. We propose that S106 IR experienced a ~10<SUP>47</SUP> erg explosion ~3500 yr ago. The explosion may be the result of a major accretion burst or a recent encounter with another star, or a consequence of the interaction of a companion with the bloated photosphere of S106 IR as it grew from ~10 through ~15 M <SUB>⊙</SUB> at a high accretion rate. Near-IR images reveal fingers of H<SUB>2</SUB> emission pointing away from S106 IR and an asymmetric photon-dominated region surrounding the ionized nebula. Radio continuum and Brγ emission reveal a C-shaped bend in the plasma, indicating either the motion of S106 IR toward the east, or the deflection of plasma toward the west by the surrounding cloud. The H II region bends around a ~1' diameter dark bay west of S106 IR that may be shielded from direct illumination by a dense molecular clump. Herbig-Haro and Molecular Hydrogen Objects tracing outflows powered by stars in the Sh2-106 protocluster such as the Class 0 source S106 FIR are discussed. | 9 |
the invention relates to a combustion engine having a housing with a chamber . a rotor is arranged herein which is provided with a number of vanes which divide the chamber into a number of compartments . each of the compartments is intended for performing at least one of the following functions : a ) drawing in and / or compressing gas required for the combustion ; b ) bringing the fuel to combustion ; c ) producing work ; and d ) discharging combustion gases . a first pair of vanes is mounted rotatably on a first rotation axis . a second pair of vanes is mounted rotatably on a second rotation axis . the rotation axes are arranged eccentrically in the chamber . the rotary engine has the characteristic that the vanes in each pair are rotatable independently of each other . | 5 |
a concrete slab forming a part of the building structure foundation is thermally insulated about its periphery from the ground upon which it resides from the ground surface to below the ground frost line , with the bottom of the slab in heat transfer relation to the ground below the frost line over a large part of the building structure surface area . the concrete slab directly overlies and is in thermal contact with an array of side abutting parallel rows of end abutting hollow cinder blocks to form air passageways for circulating air beneath the concrete slab and between the ground and the slab . by thermal siphon or forced air circulation , air , within the building structure transfers heat to and from the concrete slab , particularly heat entering glassed walls and impinging directly upon the surface of the concrete slab . | 8 |
the described apparatus relates to a storage tray for a ladder , in particular a runged stepladder , wherein the storage tray has at least one compartment into which objects can be placed , and has a first receiver for a first element of a buckle closure , which can be attached on the storage tray . | 4 |
a mirror rotation angle detection mechanism is provided for an optical system having a mirror which is rotatable about an axis substantially on a reflection surface thereof at which a main beam of light is reflected . the mirror has a thin reflective layer with opposite surfaces that are nearly coplanar , and one of which constitutes the main beam reflection surface . the detection mechanism includes a light emitting member to irradiate a beam of detection light onto the opposite surface of the reflective layer . a light receiving element recieves the reflected detection beam , and an angle detection circuit detects the rotation angle of the mirror in accordance with the output of the light receiving element . according to a preferred embodiment , a condenser lens may be arranged between the light emitting member and the detection beam reflection surface . | 6 |
a drum type washer is disclosed , by which a replacement of a washing ball provided to a lift is facilitated and by which a volume of a drum can be increased . the present invention includes a tub , a drum rotatably provided within the tube , and a lift provided within the drum , the lift including a base part detachably assembled to an inner surface of the drum and a cover part detachably assembled to the base part to enable a replacement of a washing ball , wherein an exposing hole is provided to a surface of the cover part to expose a portion of the washing ball and wherein a width of the cover part is decreased toward a front side of the cover part from a rear side of the cover part . | 3 |
a shock absorber device for inclusion in a tool string to provide rapid shock dissipation for shock forces traveling up or down the string . the device includes a tubular mandrel and an outer casing that forms an annular chamber therearound . at least one annular piston and one or more metering sleeves are formed integral with the outer casing and function to divide the annular chamber into a plurality of annular chambers that are filled with either nitrogen gas or silicone oil under selected pressures . thus , the mandrel supports the lower tool string resiliently due to the fluid supported annular pistons such that any shock wave traveling along the tool string will be rapidly dissipated at the fluid piston interfaces . | 4 |
a method of calibrating a printer is disclosed . the printer prints a plurality of patches using know color values . at least two patches of each color are printed . the patches are measured to determine a measured color value for each patch . the measured color values are checked for validity . the printer is calibrated using only the valid measured color values . | 7 |
the present invention relates to a device for fastening an auxiliary part , in particular a targeting unit or the like , to a weapon , which has at least one ferromagnetic part , the device comprising a base plate , to which the auxiliary part may be fastened , and the device being fixed on the weapon by at least one magnet . | 5 |
techniques are described herein that are capable of increasing efficiency of wireless power transfer . a wireless power transfer system includes features that allow the system to be deployed in public spaces such as airports or in commercial establishments such as restaurants or hotels to allow a user to recharge one or more portable electronic devices while away from home . to accommodate wireless recharging of a variety of device types and states , the system may receive parameters and / or state information associated with a portable electronic device to be recharged and may control the wireless power transfer in accordance with such parameters and / or state information . for instance , the system may increase efficiency of the wireless power transfer based on such parameters and / or state information . the system may also provide a secure and efficient means for obtaining required payment information from the user prior to the wireless power transfer , thereby facilitating fee - based recharging . | 7 |
a switching regulator has an input terminal for receiving an input voltage , an output terminal for outputting an output voltage , a coil connected between the input terminal and the output terminal , and a slope correcting circuit for outputting a signal adapted to carry out slope correction for preventing current oscillation . an error amplifier compares one of the output voltage and a voltage division value of the output voltage with a reference voltage to output a signal , and a switch controls the output voltage with a signal generated using results obtained by arithmetically operating the output signal of the slope correcting circuit and the output signal of the error amplifier . the slope correcting circuit outputs a signal obtained by adjusting the signal adapted to carry out the slope correction in correspondence to the output voltage . | 7 |
an arrangement for displaying the state of a plurality of animal traps is disclosed . each trap senses the position of a movable trapping portion such as a trap door or jaw and rf transmits the state of the movable portion . a display unit receives the rf transmissions from the traps and identifies and displays the then current state of each trap . the rf signals may be periodically sent from the traps and / or they may be sent in response to a change in state of the movable portion . | 0 |
Wilson-Devinney binary star modeling code (WD) is a complete package for modeling binary stars and their eclipes and consists of two main modules. The LC module generates light and radial velocity curves, spectral line profiles, images, conjunction times, and timing residuals; the DC module handles differential corrections, performing parameter adjustment of light curves, velocity curves, and eclipse timings by the Least Squares criterion. WD handles eccentric orbits and asynchronous rotation, and can compute velocity curves (with proximity and eclipse effects). It offers options for detailed reflection and nonlinear (logarithmic law) limb darkening, adjustment of spot parameters, an optional provision for spots to drift over the surface, and can follow light curve development over large numbers of orbits. Absolute flux solution allow Direct Distance Estimation (DDE) and there are improved solutions for ellipsoidal variables and for eclipsing binaries (EBs) with very shallow eclipses. Absolute flux solutions also can estimate temperatures of both EB components under suitable circumstances. | 9 |
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