Abstract: A machining tool (1) includes a band-shaped tooth supporting body (2) and a plurality of teeth (3) each having a tooth tip (4) being covered with cutting particles (5) to form a plurality of geometrically undefined cutting portions. The tooth tip (4) is furthermore covered with buffer particles (6) of a different material than the cutting particles (5). The buffer particles (6) are located between the cutting particles (5).

Abstract: A system and a method for assigning a money sign to a user. The system receives a request to identify a money sign for a user. Further, the system renders a set of questions. Furthermore, the system receives a set of answers from the user. Subsequently, the system extracts a key component from the set of answers received from the user. Further, the system scores the key component for the set of answers based on a scoring matrix and deep learning algorithms. Subsequently, the system compares a user score for each of the key component against a facet score for each of a set of predefined money signs. Further, the system generates a match score for each of a set of predefined money signs. Finally, the system assigns the money sign identified with a maximum match score to the user.

Abstract: A method for analysing a sample uses a resonant support having a surface on which a plurality of separated photonic crystals extends. At least two crystals are configured to capture the same analyte. A resonance wavelength associated with each crystal varies with an amount of analyte in contact with the crystal. The wavelengths define a resonance spectral band between 200-1500 nm. The transmission/reflection of the light is maximum at an associated resonance wavelength. The method includes: illuminating the support in the resonance spectral band, the intensity of the lamination being variable in band; acquiring a measurement image using an image sensor, the image having different regions-of-interest each optically coupled to a photonic crystal; using a reference image representative of an image acquired by the image sensor, when the support is illuminated in the resonance spectral band in a reference configuration; and comparing the measurement image with the reference image.

Abstract: The output voltage of an MRAM is increased by means of an Fe(001)/MgO(001)/Fe(001) MTJ device, which is formed by microfabrication of a sample prepared as follows: A single-crystalline MgO (001) substrate is prepared. An epitaxial Fe(001) lower electrode (a first electrode) is grown on a MgO(001) seed layer at room temperature, followed by annealing under ultrahigh vacuum. A MgO(001) barrier layer is epitaxially formed on the Fe(001) lower electrode (the first electrode) at room temperature, using a MgO electron-beam evaporation. A Fe(001) upper electrode (a second electrode) is then formed on the MgO(001) barrier layer at room temperature. This is successively followed by the deposition of a Co layer on the Fe(001) upper electrode (the second electrode). The Co layer is provided so as to increase the coercive force of the upper electrode in order to realize an antiparallel magnetization alignment.

Abstract: A pressure-sensitive sheet for detecting a force applied to an object, the sheet comprising: a first substrate having a first electrical connection region and a first electrode region thereon, the first electrical connection region being electrically connected to the first electrode region; a second electrical connection region and a second electrode region, the second electrical connection region being electrically connected to the second electrode region, the second electrode region being physically separated from the first electrode region; a pressure-sensitive layer arranged between the first electrode region and the second electrode region to provide an electrical connection therebetween, the pressure-sensitive layer being arranged to change electrical resistance in response to pressure changes, wherein the first electrical connection region and the second electrical connection region are arranged along different edge regions of the pressure-sensitive sheet to provide circuit terminals of the first elect

Abstract: In one embodiment of the invention, there is provided a tool for annealing a magnetic stack. The tool includes a housing defining a heating chamber; a holding mechanism to hold at least one wafer in a single line within the heating chamber, a heating mechanism to heat the at least one wafer; and a magnetic field generator to generate a magnetic field whole field lines pass through the single line of wafers during a magnetic annealing process; wherein the holding mechanism comprises a wafer support of holding the single line of wafers between the heating mechanism and the magnetic field generator.

Abstract: A blood circulation assist system includes a ventricular assist device (VAD) and a controller. The VAD is attachable to a heart of a patient to pump blood from a ventricle of the heart into a blood vessel of the patient. The VAD includes an impeller, a motor stator operable to rotate the impeller, and an accelerometer generating an accelerometer output indicative of accelerations of the VAD. The controller controls operation of the motor stator to control rotational speed of the impeller based on the accelerometer output.

Abstract: Systems and related methods for supplying power to a medical device. A medical system includes a medical service and a base module. The medical device is configured to be worn by a user or implanted in the user. The base module is configured to control operation of the medical device and supply electrical power to the medical device. The base module includes a base module input connector that includes two power connectors, two ground connectors, and a data connector arranged in a symmetrical arrangement that accommodates two opposite connection orientations of a mating input connector with the base module input connector.

Abstract: A fenestrated endoprosthesis of the thoracic aorta including a first mesh of stents, a main tubular endoprosthesis made of fabric, the main tubular endoprosthesis being rigidly attached to the first mesh, and having an arcuate central portion configured to be received in the aortic arch of a patient, the arcuate central portion extending between a first and a second end, each configured to be received respectively in a portion of the ascending or descending aorta, respectively. The fenestrated endoprosthesis further includes a flange also made of fabric and associated with a second mesh of stents, the flange having a substantially frustoconical shape and having a base, the base of the flange being mounted on an opening made in the upper face of the arcuate central portion, the flange being configured to be received at the base of the supra-aortic trunks of the patient.

Abstract: Blood circulation assist systems with patient connectable cable assemblies. A blood circulation assist system includes a blood pump, an external controller, a percutaneous cable assembly, and an external cable assembly. The external controller is configured to output a connection indication. The percutaneous cable assembly includes a proximal connector. The external cable assembly includes a distal connector. The distal connector and the proximal connector are configured for connection and disconnection by the patient. The external controller is configured to detect whether the distal connector and the proximal connector are connected. The connection indication is indicative of whether the distal connector and the proximal connector are connected.

Abstract: Antenna includes at least one first resonant cavity and a second resonant cavity, each resonant cavity being closed by a base at one end and including a radiating element superimposed on the base of the resonant cavity, the radiating element of the first cavity being able to transmit a signal on a first frequency band and the radiating element of the second cavity being able to transmit a signal on a second frequency band separate from the first frequency band, characterized in that a first distance between the base and radiating element of the first cavity differs from a second distance between the base and radiating element of the second cavity.

Abstract: Sensors for catheter pumps are disclosed herein. The catheter pump can include a catheter assembly comprising a catheter and a cannula coupled to a distal portion of the catheter. The cannula can have a proximal port for permitting the flow of blood therethrough. The catheter assembly can include a sensor to be disposed near the proximal port. A processing unit can be programmed to process a signal detected by the sensor. The processing unit can comprise a computer-readable set of rules to evaluate the signal to determine a position of the cannula relative to an aortic valve of a patient.

Abstract: Method and systems control a rotational speed of a blood pump during ventricular diastole. A mechanical circulatory assist system includes a blood pump and a controller. The controller is operable to control a rotation rate of the blood pump in accordance with a first operational mode, monitor a blood flow rate through the blood pump, detect that the blood flow rate through the blood pump during ventricular diastole has decreased to or below an initiation blood flow rate, and, in response to detecting that the blood flow rate through the blood pump during ventricular diastole has decreased to or below an initiation blood flow rate, increase the rotation rate of the blood pump to prevent the blood flow rate through the blood pump during ventricular diastole from falling below a target minimum blood flow rate.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatuses are disclosed for generating a spatial audio format. An input audio source may include one or more individual channels. The one or more individual channels may be designated to be played by a corresponding one or more speakers. The one or more individual channels of the audio source may be separated. The one or more individual tracks may be input into a modeling space representing a multi-dimensional space. The modeling space may include a plurality of emitters at various locations in a vector space. Each of the one or more individual channels may be panned to one or more of the plurality of emitters. The panning may be based on a normalized proximity of the one or more individual channels in the modeling space to the plurality of emitters. The one or more of the plurality of emitters may be encoded into a single multichannel file.

Abstract: A self-adjusting variable pitch propeller comprises a central hub with an axial propeller centre line defining the rotational axis of the propeller. A plurality of blades extend radially from the hub. The hub exhibits a central bore arranged to receive a rotating drive shaft. Each blade is pivotally fixed to the hub and pivotal about a respective blade pivot axis which extends radially from the hub through the respective blade. Each blade exhibits a leading edge, a trailing edge, a pressure side exhibiting a pressure side area and a suction side exhibiting a suction side area. The blades are mechanically interconnected to freely transfer pivotal movement of each blade to all other blades. The pivotal axis of each blade is positioned such that >50% of the suction side area and of the pressure side area is arranged between the trailing edge and the pivotal axis of the respective blade.

Abstract: The invention relates to a photovoltaic component (10) for applications outside the automotive sector, in particular for buildings, containers, boats, ships, construction vehicles, agricultural vehicles, trains and aircraft. The photovoltaic component has an outer pane (11) and an inner pane (12). Interposed between the outer pane (11) and the inner pane (12) is an energy generating layer (15) having a plurality of concentrator photovoltaic modules (20), the concentrator photovoltaic modules (20) having a condenser lens (21) as a primary optic and a photovoltaic chip (22) integrated into a surface mountable housing (30). The surface mountable housing (30) has at least two electrical contacts (22a, 22b) for contacting the photovoltaic chip (22), a transparent cover (36) and an integrated reflector (23) as secondary optics.

Abstract: A base element and a reclining furniture including a base element and mattress are proposed. The base element includes a frame element formed at least partially of elastically deformable material, which comprises a compartment. The base element further comprises an at least partially elastically deformable cover layer, wherein the cover layer is arranged on the second side of the frame element so that the compartment is at least partially bounded by the cover layer, and wherein the cover layer forms a support surface for a mattress arranged opposite the bottom surface. Furthermore, an adjustment device is provided, which is at least partially arranged in the compartment of the frame element, wherein the adjustment device comprises at least one drive as well as a drive mechanism coupled to the drive and is configured to deform the base element and/or a mattress placed on the base element at least in certain areas.

Abstract: A catheter pump is disclosed. The catheter pump can include an impeller and a catheter body having a lumen in which waste fluid flows proximally therethrough during operation of the catheter pump. The catheter pump can also include a drive shaft disposed inside the catheter body. A motor assembly can include a chamber. The motor assembly can include a rotor disposed in the at least a portion of the chamber, the rotor mechanically coupled with a proximal portion of the drive shaft such that rotation of the rotor causes the drive shaft to rotate, the rotor including a longitudinal rotor lumen therethrough. The motor assembly can also comprise a stator assembly disposed about the rotor. During operation of the catheter pump, the waste fluid flows from the lumen into the chamber such that at least a portion of the waste fluid flows proximally through the longitudinal rotor lumen.

Abstract: Provided is a method for selecting one of a plurality of convergence paths that may be drilled by a bottom hole assembly (BHA) comprising identifying, by a computer system, a plurality of geometric convergence paths, wherein each of the geometric convergence paths provides a convergence solution from a defined bottom hole assembly (BHA) location to a target drilling path of a well plan. An offset distance is calculated for drilling by the BHA each of the geometric convergence paths connecting the BHA location to the target drilling path. A drill path curvature associated with drilling each of the geometric convergence paths by the BHA is determined by the computer system. A time required for drilling each of the geometric convergence paths by the BHA is determined by the computer system.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide for methods and systems for accessing a secured building by delivery personnel for delivery of a package including return of a package. The method includes retrieving information from a code associated with a carrier and an address. The code may be a barcode with encoded information. The method further includes confirming that the address is associated with the secured building and further validating the carrier as an authorized carrier by an identification of the carrier. The method further includes validating a status associated with the information to be “in transit” or “out for delivery” for delivery of a package, or “waiting for pick-up” for return of a package. The method may further include checking that an update to the status is within 24 hours. Upon positive response of the status, the method further includes allowing access to the secured building or eventually allowing access to a locker system in the building.