Abstract: The present invention provides a sensor comprising: a substrate; an antenna pattern formed in a spiral shape on the substrate; first and second electrodes formed on the substrate and spaced apart from each other in parallel; a circuit wiring formed to be connected to each of the first and second electrodes; and an element bonded to the antenna pattern and the circuit wiring, wherein cross sections of the first and second electrodes have a curvature.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a position detection sensor of an electromagnetic induction type connected to a position detection circuitry. The position detection sensor includes a circular substrate, a plurality of first loop coils arranged in a first direction on the circular substrate, and a plurality of second loop coils arranged in a second direction on the circular substrate, the second direction intersecting the first direction. Each of the plurality of first loop coils includes a straight portion extending in the second direction and a circumferential portion disposed along an outer edge of the circular substrate, and each of the plurality of second loop coils includes a straight portion extending in the first direction and a circumferential portion disposed along the outer edge of the circular substrate.

Abstract: A system may include a resistive-inductive-capacitive sensor, a driver configured to drive the resistive-inductive-capacitive sensor at a driving frequency, and a measurement circuit communicatively coupled to the resistive-inductive-capacitive sensor and configured to determine a measured change in a resonant frequency of the resistive-inductive-capacitive sensor and based on the measured change, modify the driving frequency.

Abstract: A system may include a resistive-inductive-capacitive sensor, a driver configured to drive the resistive-inductive-capacitive sensor at a driving frequency, and a measurement circuit communicatively coupled to the resistive-inductive-capacitive sensor and configured to determine a measured change in a resonant frequency of the resistive-inductive-capacitive sensor and based on the measured change, modify the driving frequency.

Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for focus ring thickness measurement and feedback control within process chambers. For disclosed embodiments, in-chamber sensors measure physical parameters associated with focus rings, and these measurements are used to determine thickness for the focus rings. The thickness determinations can be used to detect when a focus ring should be replaced and can also be used as feedback to adjust the position of the focus rings within the chamber. For one embodiment, measurements from ultrasonic sensors are used to make thickness determinations for focus rings. For further embodiments, these ultrasonic sensors are positioned at end portions of focus ring lift pins. Other sensors can also be used such as capacitive sensors, resistive sensors, and/or other desired sensors. Further variations and implementations can also be achieved using in-chambers sensors to facilitate focus ring thickness determinations.

Abstract: A system includes at least one sensing device located within a structure being built as part of a construction project. The sensing device obtains measurements relating to a first characteristic of concrete of the structure and transmits the data wirelessly. The system also includes a memory, and a processor adapted to receive the data from the sensing devices, determine a second characteristic of the concrete based on the data, and generate a schedule of activities based on the second characteristic. The schedule may be a project schedule specifying tasks associated with the construction project. The processor is also adapted to cause at least one activity to be performed based on the schedule of activities.

Abstract: An inductive sensor, particularly for a proximity sensor, includes a resonance circuit including a sensing coil and an amplifier comprising a first gain stage and a second gain stage each coupled via respective adjusting elements with the resonance circuit to inject energy for maintaining an oscillation of the resonance circuit. The first gain stage provides a substantially linear amplification and the second gain stage provides a comparator characteristics.

Abstract: Temperature sensors, pressure sensors, methods of making the same, and methods of detecting pressures and temperatures using the same are provided. In an embodiment, the temperature sensor includes a ceramic coil inductor having a first end plate and a second end plate, wherein the ceramic coil inductor is formed of a ceramic composite that comprises carbon nanotubes or, carbon nanofibers, or a combination of carbon nanotubes and carbon nanofibers thereof dispersed in a ceramic matrix; and a thin film polymer-derived ceramic (PDC) nanocomposite disposed between the first and the second end plates, wherein the thin film PDC nanocomposite has a dielectric constant that increases monotonically with temperature.

Abstract: A system and method for monitoring environmental state that includes a structure element with a base substrate and at least one reflector element integrated to the base substrate, wherein the reflector element is physically configured with at least one response signature that is discretely expressed based on an substance induced environmental condition of the reflector element; and a remote monitor device comprising a transmitter and receiver unit and a controller, wherein the monitor device is configured to interrogate the structure element; detect a response signature corresponding to at least the one reflector element; and map the response signature to a corresponding substance induced environmental condition.

Abstract: Disclosed is an implant and method of making an implant. The implant having a housing that defines a cavity. The housing includes a sensor comprising a base attached to a diaphragm wherein said base may be positioned within said cavity. The sensor may be a capacitive pressure sensor. The diaphragm may be connected to the housing to hermetically seal said housing. The sensor may include electrical contacts positioned on the diaphragm. The base may define a capacitive gap and a vent wherein the electrodes may be positioned within said capacitive gap such that at least a portion of the electrical contacts extend through the vent. The implant may include a coil in electric communication with the sensor, said coil may be positioned within said housing. A printed circuit board having at least one component may be attached to the floating base.

Abstract: A wireless power transmitting device transmits wireless power signals to a wireless power receiving device. The wireless power receiving device has a wireless power receiving coil in a resonant circuit that resonates at a wireless power receiving circuit resonant frequency. The wireless power transmitting device has coils. The coils are supplied with a drive signal in bursts to detect external objects. Measurement circuitry includes an oscillator for supplying the drive signals and a peak detector and analog-to-digital converter for gathering measurements on the coils to which the drive signals have been supplied. Rate-based-filtering is applied to output signals from the analog-to-digital converter to distinguish between temperature drift effects and object placement effects. The frequency of the drive signals is slightly greater than the wireless power receiving circuit resonant frequency.

Abstract: An inductive-capacitive (LC) wireless sensor for the detection of toxic heavy metal ions includes inductors and interdigitated electrodes (IDE) in planar form. The sensor is fabricated by screen printing silver (Ag) ink onto a flexible polyethylene-terephthalate (PET) substrate to form a metallization layer. Palladium nanoparticles (Pd NP) is drop casted onto the IDEs to form a sensing layer. The resonant frequency of the LC sensor is remotely monitored by measuring the reflection coefficient (S11) of a detection coil (planar inductor). The resonant frequency of the LC sensor changes with varying concentrations of heavy metals such as mercury (Hg2+) and lead (Pb2+) ions. Changes in the resonant frequency are used to detect the presence and/or concentration of heavy metal ions.

Abstract: A sensor tag (10) includes an antenna (102) and connection conductors (103) formed on a surface of a flexible substrate (101). A sensing element (110) is mounted on land conductors (131) of the connection conductors (103). The sensing element (110) is composed of a crystal vibrator (111) and an RFIC (112). The crystal vibrator (111) receives an excitation signal from the outside and generates a resonance signal of a resonant frequency corresponding to the sensed temperature. Equivalent circuit constant information including at least an equivalent inductance (Lxs) or an equivalent capacitance (Cxs) of the crystal vibrator (111) are stored in the RFIC (112).

Abstract: A wireless circuit includes a housing having at least one opening, and sensor connected to the housing at the opening. The sensor includes a first layer having a first dimension and a second layer having a second dimension shorter than the first dimension. The second layer may be positioned entirely within the housing and a surface of said first layer may be exposed to an exterior of the housing.

Abstract: A system and method for monitoring environmental state that includes a structure element with a base substrate and at least one reflector element integrated to the base substrate, wherein the reflector element is physically configured with at least one response signature that is discretely expressed based on an substance induced environmental condition of the reflector element; and a remote monitor device comprising a transmitter and receiver unit and a controller, wherein the monitor device is configured to interrogate the structure element; detect a response signature corresponding to at least the one reflector element; and map the response signature to a corresponding substance induced environmental condition.

Abstract: A passive wireless sensor having a plurality of dielectric layers, an antenna, a diaphragm, and a feeding element is provided. Further, the antenna is disposed in at least a portion of a cavity formed by one or more dielectric layers of the plurality of dielectric layers. Moreover, the diaphragm is disposed on the cavity. Additionally, the feeding element is disposed in at least a portion of the plurality of dielectric layers. Also, the feeding element is operatively coupled to the antenna.

Abstract: A ribbon comprises a substrate, and a plurality of radio frequency identification (RFID) seals on the substrate. Different RFID seals detune in response to differing tensile loads.

Abstract: A device for the inductive transfer of electric energy from a stationary unit having a current supply device and a primary inductance to a vehicle that is adjacent the unit and has a secondary inductance. The vehicle has a secondary control element for adjusting the secondary power taken from the secondary inductance and comprises a control device enabling the withdrawn secondary power to be modified in steps. The stationary unit comprises a primary control element for adjusting the primary power and a first measuring device enabling an operational parameter, influenced by the secondary power, of the current supply device to be measured. The primary control element adjusts the primary power which can be injected in accordance with modifications of the operational parameter. The secondary power can be switched by the switching device and has in one of the steps, a value which is at least approximately zero.

Abstract: A circuit arrangement for selective powering of distributed loads (D1-D7, 220-226, 213a-213e) is provided, comprising a plurality of load segments (10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70), each being electrically connected to at least one supply terminal al for receiving a variable voltage, wherein each load segment (10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70) comprises at least a load unit (D1-D7, 220-226, 213a-213e) and a proximity sensor unit (11), coupled with said load unit and comprising at least a reactive device (L1-L7, L1a-L7a, C1-C7, C1a-C7a, 214a-214e, 215d) having a reactance, said reactance depending on the proximity of a detection object (100, 102).

Abstract: The present invention aims to provide a coil unit for improving an accuracy in detecting foreign matter and an apparatus for detecting foreign matter which improves the accuracy in detecting foreign matter when a power is transmitted in a contactless manner. A power feeding coil unit L100 (a coil unit) of the present invention is provided with a power feeding coil L1 (a coil for power transmission) and an apparatus D100 for detecting foreign matter. The apparatus D100 for detecting foreign matter is provided with a plurality of resonators R1 having a resonator coil M1 and a resonator capacitor C1 and also an excitation coil E1 for exciting the plurality of resonators R1. The plurality of resonators R1 are disposed to cover at least an area interlinking with a magnetic flux generated by the power feeding coil L1 and to decrease an influence of mutual inductance.

Abstract: The invention provides a beverage production machine having an apparatus for recognising a package. The apparatus comprises two resonant tank circuits, each comprising a coil and a capacitor; two electronic circuits for detecting changes in coil impedance; a means for generating a signal which is indicative of the changes; and means for controlling the beverage production machine according to the signal. The machine also comprises a holder for supporting the package. The package for use in the machine comprises a base unit having a compartment which contains tea material, and a rim with a projecting lip; conductive material associated with the package having two edge sections situated on opposite sides of the compartment; and a lid attached to the base unit around the rim, the central portion of the lid comprising at least one perforated line. The invention also provides a method of recognising the package.

Abstract: A power feeding coil unit (a coil unit) is provided with a power feeding coil (a coil for power transmission) and an apparatus for detecting foreign matter. The apparatus for detecting foreign matter is provided with a plurality of resonators having a resonator coil and capacitor and also an excitation coil for exciting the plurality of resonators. The plurality of resonators are disposed in rows and columns to cover at least an area interlinking with a magnetic flux generated by the power feeding coil. The excitation coil makes resonators adjacent in a row direction and a column direction among the plurality of resonators to generate an alternating magnetic field with resonance frequencies different from each other within a frequency band in which the power feeding coil is not excited.

Abstract: A wheel circuit using electromagnetic induction and an electronic pen are provided. The wheel circuit includes a rotary encoder configured to be rotated according to a user operation and includes at least one port, a resonant unit configured to be coupled with a port of the at least one port, and at least one capacitor including one end which is coupled with at least one other port which is not coupled with the resonant unit among the at least one port. The at least one capacitor has a capacitance different from each other, wherein at least one other capacitor of the at least one capacitor is connected to the resonant unit according to rotation of the rotary encoder to vary a resonant frequency.

Abstract: A method for detecting the presence of a receiver in an inductively coupled power transfer system having a transmitter and receiver. The method includes switching on a transmitter converter at a first frequency, measuring the inrush current and determining whether there is a receiver present. In another method, the inrush current is measured for a range of transmitter frequencies, and the variation in current is used to determine where there is a receiver present. In another method, the inrush current is measured when there is a change in voltage in the transmitter, and the variation in current is used to determine where there is a receiver present. In another method, the current supplied to the transmitter converter is measured over two transmitter frequencies, and the variation in current is used to determine where there is a receiver present.

Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus for detecting foreign objects. An apparatus for detecting a presence of an object is provided including a plurality of electrically conductive loops arranged in an array. The apparatus includes a sensor circuit configured to determine a characteristic associated with each of the plurality of loops. The apparatus includes a hardware processor configured to, for each loop of the plurality of loops, determine a parameter based on the characteristic associated with the loop and the characteristic associated with at least one adjacent loop. The hardware processor may be further configured to determine the presence of the object based on the parameter. The parameter may comprise a sum of a difference between the characteristic associated with the loop and a reference value for the characteristic, and a difference between the characteristic associated with each of the at least one adjacent loop and the reference value.

Abstract: A wireless damage detector for ceramic armor plates includes an interrogator and a body armor ceramic plate. The interrogator includes an inductive primary coil having a resonant frequency. The plate includes a corresponding inductive secondary coil adapted to cooperate with the primary coil when the interrogator is positioned in an interrogation position wirelessly adjacent the plate. When in the interrogation position, the primary and secondary coils are inductively coupled, that is, form an inductive coupling, when the primary coil is energized at the resonant frequency. The plate includes at least one self-contained frangible continuity circuit electrically connected to the secondary coil. The inductive coupling induces an electrical current flow in the continuity circuit when the circuit is undamaged. A detector cooperates with the primary and secondary coils when the interrogator is in the interrogation position. The detector detects the inductive coupling. An indicator cooperates with the detector.

Abstract: Provided are a position detection method that selects one antenna at a time from a plurality of loop antennas, transmits, through the selected loop antenna, an electromagnetic signal to a pointer that indicates a screen unit, receives, from the pointer, a resonance signal corresponding to the electromagnetic signal transmitted through the selected loop antenna, and extracts polar coordinates including a distance value and an angle value of a point on a screen unit indicated by the pointer, based on a distribution of a signal strength of a resonance signal received through each of the plurality of loop antennas, a position detection apparatus, a display apparatus, and an antenna apparatus appropriate for extracting polar coordinates.

Abstract: A corrosion detection sensor embedded within a concrete structure. The sensor includes a hermetically sealed resonant circuit that is a resistor-inductor-capacitor (RLC) circuit. The sensor further includes a sacrificial transducer that is inductively or capacitively coupled to the resonant circuit, where the sacrificial transducer is exposed to an environment outside the sensor to monitor corrosion of steel reinforcement in the concrete structure. Additionally, the sensor includes a protective cementitious housing surrounding the resonant circuit and the sacrificial transducer. The sensor further includes a diffusion layer placed over the sacrificial transducer, where the diffusion layer enables a dispersion of a chemical species over the sacrificial transducer. In this manner, a more uniform distribution of the chemical species over the surface of the sacrificial transducer mitigating the localized corrosion is ensured. Furthermore, such a design is less susceptible to false positives.

Abstract: Processes and apparatuses are provided for contactless measuring or monitoring in-situ and in real time composition or other electromagnetic impedance correlated properties of liquid or gaseous substances or bulk materials. One or more apparatus may include a resonance type impedance sensor having at least two coils, at least one coil of the at least two coils being at least one excitation coil connectable to at least one alternating current source with frequency sweep, at least one other coil of the at least two coils being at least one sensing coil connectable to at least one data processing system. The one or more methods may include calculating changes in amplitude and resonant frequency induced by electromagnetic interaction between said sensor and object to determine impedance of said object under test; and matching said impedance with predetermined calibration data to determine said chemical or physical properties of said object under test.

Abstract: A non-contact sensing module includes a coil printed circuit board in which a reference pattern coil may be formed at an upper surface and in which a sensing pattern coil may be formed at a lower surface and that has a mounting hole at the center, and a main printed circuit board that may be coupled to the mounting hole and that may be vertically disposed at an upper surface of the coil printed circuit board and that may be electrically connected to the reference pattern coil and the sensing pattern coil.

Abstract: A resolver excitation apparatus that adjusts amplitude of a sinusoidal excitation source signal to generate an excitation signal having predetermined amplitude in order to excite an exciting winding of a resolver. A parallel resonant circuit having a parallel resonant element that functions as parallel resonant impedance for impedance of the excitation winding. A series resonant circuit having a series resonant element that functions as series resonant impedance for the impedance of the excitation winding.

Abstract: A device, a system and a method for detecting an irregularity in a structure of an aircraft are proposed. The device includes a resonant circuit with a resonance frequency and a probe for tuning the resonance frequency of the resonant circuit. The resonant circuit and the probe are operatively connected in such a way that the probe changes the resonance frequency of the resonant circuit if the structure changes due to a formation of an irregularity.

Abstract: A method for providing an in-vivo assessment of relative movement of an implant that is positioned in a living being is provided wherein a first assembly and a second assembly are positioned within the living being. The first assembly includes a passive electrical resonant circuit that is configured to be selectively electromagnetically coupled to an ex-vivo source of RF energy and, in response to the electromagnetic coupling, generates an output signal characterized by a frequency that is dependent upon a distance between the first assembly and the second assembly at the time of the electromagnetic coupling.

Abstract: An arrangement within a plasma reactor for detecting a plasma unconfinement event is provided. The arrangement includes a sensor, which is a capacitive-based sensor implemented within the plasma reactor. The sensor is implemented outside of a plasma confinement region and is configured to produce a transient current when the sensor is exposed to plasma associated with the plasma unconfinement event. The sensor has at least one electrically insulative layer oriented toward the plasma associated with the plasma unconfined event. The arrangement also includes a detection circuit, which is electrically connected to the sensor for converting the transient current into a transient voltage signal and for processing the transient voltage signal to ascertain whether the plasma unconfinement event exists.

Abstract: The present disclosure is discloses the development of a new device, system, and method that combines advantages of magnetic resonance and atomic force microscopy technologies, and the utility of the new device, system, and method for a wide range of biomedical and clinical researchers. According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a device for micro-scale spectroscopy is disclosed. The micro-scale spectroscopy device includes a beam having a distal end, a proximal end, a top surface and a bottom surface, where the beam is attached to an anchor at the proximal end and further includes a tip extending substantially perpendicular from the bottom surface at or near the distal end, and a coil having at least one turn mounted to the top surface of the beam at or near the distal end opposite the tip, where the coil is capable of both transmitting and sensing electromagnetic radiation.

Abstract: A monitoring device is for monitoring physical characteristics of a building material. The monitoring device is buried inside a block of the building material, and has a sensor to sense physical characteristics thereof. The sensor transmits a signal representative of the physical characteristics.

Abstract: A method includes applying a signal to a primary coil of an external charging device. The signal causes the primary coil to inductively couple to a secondary coil of an implantable medical device that is implanted within tissue of a patient. The method also includes measuring a current at the primary coil. The method further includes estimating a depth of the implantable medical device within the tissue of the patient based on the measured current.

Abstract: A piezoelectric sensor for the detection and characterization of at least one biochemical element in a fluid, has a piezoelectric substrate exhibiting at each of its opposite faces at least one conducting surface forming electrodes, the electrodes being linked to an electrical generator, one at least of the surfaces being wrapped in a functionalized film, the electrodes form transmission lines exhibiting a zone constituting an induction loop for the excitation of the piezoelectric substrate, the link between the electrodes and the generator being ensured by inductive coupling. A system implementing such a sensor, as well as applications of such a sensor, are described.

Abstract: A position indicator includes a resonance circuit housed in a casing and having an inductance element and a capacitor variable in capacitance, such that the resonance circuit resonates at a predetermined frequency. The position indicator is electromagnetically coupled to a position detecting device. The capacitor includes a dielectric, an electrode disposed on one side of the dielectric, and a trimming electrode disposed on another side of the dielectric such that at least one part of a region of the trimming electrode is opposed to the electrode with the dielectric interposed in between, to form the capacitance of the capacitor. The capacitor is housed in the casing such that the at least one part can be exposed from the casing. The area of the at least one part exposed from the casing to the outside is changed so as to correspond to a resonance frequency desired for the resonance circuit.

Abstract: A key switch assembly is provided wherein a spacer is used to isolate the key switch sensing circuit from the front panel of the device. A button assembly is provided to translate a deflection of the front panel of the device to a target coupled to a sensor of the sensing circuit.

Abstract: The present invention related to methods and systems for simultaneously sensing two or more environmental parameters of a sample. Included is an inductor-capacitor-resistor (LCR) resonator sensor and a pick up coil in operative association with the LCR resonator sensor wherein viscoelastic changes in the sensing film cause displacement of the antenna relative to the pick up coil.

Abstract: A substrate including a sensor unit, wherein the sensor unit includes a coil wound at least once arranged on the surface of the sensor or embedded within and near the surface thereof. With such an arrangement, an electric current that corresponds to information with respect to the substrate (e.g., the temperature of the substrate or the amount of charge stored in the substrate) flows through the coil.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for transmitting charging power to a wireless power receiver. The method includes detecting the wireless power receiver by applying different detection powers with different power levels; applying a driving power to drive the detected wireless power receiver; receiving a request signal for communication from the detected wireless power receiver using the driving power; determining whether or not to subscribe the detected wireless power receiver to a wireless power network; transmitting, to the detected wireless power receiver, a response signal to the request signal for communication, the response signal indicating whether or not the detected wireless power receiver is subscribed to the wireless power network; and transmitting charging power to the detected wireless power receiver, when the detected wireless power receiver is subscribed to the wireless power network.

Abstract: A sensing system includes an inductor-capacitor-resistor (LCR) resonator sensor having a substrate, a plurality of first sensing elements mutually spaced apart and disposed on the substrate, and a sensing material film being disposed on a first sensing region of the corresponding first sensing element.

Abstract: A device for use with a conduit having a first conduit end and a conduit second end, into which conduit a cable can be installed using a flow of air into the first conduit end, the device being suitable for confirming that the air is flowing out from the second conduit end. In an embodiment, the device includes a housing, means to enable connection of the device to the second conduit end, a detector arranged to detect an electrical property change, and an actuator for causing an electrical property change detectable by the detector, wherein in use, the air flowing into the device causes the detector and the actuator to move relative to each other, causing an electrical property change detectable by the detector.

Abstract: A detection device, including: one or a plurality of magnetic coupling elements configured to have one or a plurality of coils; and a detection unit that measures or calculates an effective resistance values of the magnetic coupling elements or an effective resistance value of a circuit including at least the magnetic coupling elements and determines a presence or absence of a foreign substance based on a change in the effective resistance value.

Abstract: A water content measuring apparatus, for measuring water content present in a fluid flow through a tube, includes a pulse generator for generating in operation a temporal series of excitation pulses, a coil arrangement disposed around the tube adapted to be excited into resonance by the series of excitation pulses and interact with the fluid flow through the tube, and a signal processor adapted to receive resonance signals from the coil arrangement for determining a water content present within the tube. The coil arrangement includes a resonance coil having a length-to-diameter ratio which is at least 3:1, and wherein the resonance coil includes at least 10 turns.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for compensation of system tolerances in an inductive coupler which includes a power generator that feeds an alternating current into a series resonance circuit formed by a resonance capacitor and an inductive rotating transmission device. First, a brief sequence of at least one period of an alternating current is fed by the power generator into the series resonance circuit. Then the series resonance circuit is short-circuited. A first resonance frequency is measured. Then a longer sequence having a plurality of periods of an alternating-current voltage is generated by the power generator, so that a given small voltage is built up at the load. Now a second resonance frequency is measured while the resonance circuit is short-circuited. Then at least one correcting variable for the power generator is determined from the two resonance frequencies.

Abstract: A method and test setup for reducing the RF power requirement in active load pull uses impedance tuners between the output of the test transistor and the active RF power injection network. The active network uses either a closed loop (active load) configuration or an open loop network employing split or synchronized signal sources. The impedance tuners are wideband (fundamental) tuners, harmonic rejection tuners or multi-harmonic tuners. A 7:1 transforming ratio of the tuners represents the best compromise between power matching and tuner loss, yielding a reduction of 11dB in power requirements from the active load or the synchronized source(s); if only the fundamental signal is injected at the output of the DUT, a multi-harmonic tuner or a harmonic rejection tuner is used for independent harmonic tuning; if multiple harmonic signals are injected, a multi-harmonic tuner is used and creates passive harmonic loads while reducing at the same time the power requirements from the harmonic injection sources.

Abstract: Systems and methods for monitoring laboratory animals includes a tag comprising an inductive element and a capacitive element attached to a portion of a laboratory animal. The position of the portion is detected by monitoring the effect of the tag on a time-varying magnetic field having different frequencies, one near tag resonance, and one away from tag resonance.