Abstract: An acoustic actuator according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes: an actuator element generating a corresponding sound in response to an applied electrical signal; a supporting member supporting the actuator element so as to form a movement axis of the actuator element; and an edge member connected with the actuator element. The actuator element includes: a piezoelectric unit having at least one piezoelectric member of which a length is larger than a width by at least ?{square root over (2)} times; and a membrane unit including at least one membrane member generating the corresponding sound in response to the applied electrical signal, by being fixedly adhered to the piezoelectric unit so as to extend in a length direction of the at least one piezoelectric member and by forming wave movement in the extending direction in response to a current applied to the piezoelectric unit.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for configuring a motion sensor (1) comprising an accelerometer (2) and/or a gyroscope (2), a processing unit (3), a memory unit (4) and a program selection means (7). The proposed method comprises providing configuration data to the program selection means (7), selecting by the program selection means (7) a signal processing program from a plurality of signal processing programs stored in the memory unit (4) dependent on the provided configuration data, and determining by the processing unit at least one motion parameter from one or more output signals of the accelerometer (2) and/or the gyroscope (2) using the selected signal processing program. Furthermore, the present invention proposes a corresponding configurable motion sensor (1) as well as a system for configuring such a versatile motion sensor (1).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a sensor apparatus (1) for determining both a cadence of a crank and a travelling speed of a bicycle. The sensor apparatus (1) comprises a housing (2), an accelerometer (4) with a first and second measurement axis (z, y) arranged substantially perpendicular to one another, capable of providing a first signal dependent on a first acceleration along the first measurement axis (z) and a second signal dependent on a second acceleration along the second measurement axis (y), a wireless transmitter (6), and a power source (8). The accelerometer (4), the wireless transmitter (6) and the power source (8) are contained in the housing (2) which comprises an attachment means (3) for attaching the housing (2) to a wheel of the bicycle.

Abstract: A wind power electricity generating system having a nacelle; a rotary assembly rotating about an axis with respect to the nacelle; and an angular speed detection device having at least one image sensor facing a surface of the rotary assembly.

Abstract: An automotive active remote encryption and switching device is revealed. Remote images and information are transmitted through wireless communication for monitoring vehicle status. The device includes at least one video mobile phone with specific permission, a control mainframe for receiving signals from the video mobile phone, a remote video recorder mounted in a vehicle, a detection unit that detects conditions inside the vehicle and a receiver that receives signals from the control mainframe. Thereby the remote images showing conditions in the vehicle are detected by the detection unit and sent to users by wireless communication equipments available now. Thus users can carry out corresponding measures and the active remote control of the vehicle is achieved by the video mobile phone.

Abstract: A home use active remote encryption and switching device is revealed. Transmission of remote images and information as well as switching of home appliances is controlled by wireless communication. The home use active remote encryption and switching device includes at least one video mobile phone with specific permission, a signal receiving interface receiving signals from the mobile phone, a digital signal processor that decrypts and modulates signals from the mobile phone, a central processing unit that integrates and converts decrypted signals into switching signals, and a storage device storing audio/video signals. Thereby signals from the video mobile phone are transmitted to the remote signal receiving interface by wireless communication equipments. Then the signals are decrypted by the digital signal processor, converted into switching signals by the central processing unit, and sent to home appliances. Thus remote switching of home appliances is achieved under the control of the video mobile phone.

Abstract: A system for rendering a merged virtual 3D augmented replica of a 3D product image and a 3D model image of a body part. A 3D modeling engine transforms an acquired 2D image of a body part into a 3D augmented replica thereof. A GUI enables the merging, displaying and manipulating of the 3D product image and the 3D augmented replica of a body part.

Abstract: Disclosed are an injectable sustained-release pharmaceutical formulation and a process for preparing the same. In some embodiments, the formulation comprises an active ingredient in a therapeutically effective amount, an amphipathic molecule, an organic acid and/or a salt thereof which is hardly soluble in water, and an oily solvent. The injectable sustained-release pharmaceutical formulation provides a good sustained-release effect for various active ingredients, in particular peptides, proteins, nucleic acids and saccharides.

Abstract: Methods for concomitant administration of colchicine together with one or more second active agents, e.g., ketoconazole and ritonavir, are disclosed. Such methods reduce the dangers commonly associated with such concomitant administration and provide additional benefits. Methods of notifying health care practitioners and patients regarding appropriate dosing for concomitant administration of colchicine together with second active agents are also provided.

Abstract: Methods for concomitant administration of colchicine together with one or more second active agents, e.g., ketoconazole and ritonavir, are disclosed. Such methods reduce the dangers commonly associated with such concomitant administration and provide additional benefits. Methods of notifying health care practitioners and patients regarding appropriate dosing for concomitant administration of colchicine together with second active agents are also provided.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for crystallizing and solid state polymerizing polymers, in the form of amorphous pellets by coating the pellets with a coating of 50 to 250 ppm of an anti-sticking agent to the amorphous pellets. The invention also relates to such a coated pellet. The coated pellet is then heated such that its surface is at least partially crystallized or essentially crystallized. Next it is solid state polymerize to a high molecular weight. The capacity of the crystallization and solid state polymerization process can be increased by using higher temperatures when the anti-sticking agent is present as compared to a normal process using the same polymer. The preferred anti-sticking agents are chosen to give high clarity to articles made from the high molecular weight pellet. The preferred anti-slicking agent is fumed silica, but other organic and inorganic coatings may be used.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for unwinding yarns with: (1) a drive roll with a polished metal finish to ensure good fiber/metal contact; (2) a drive roll/separator roll combination that enables multiple wraps of yarn on the drive roll; (3) pivoting yarn holding arms for the active and standby packages that provide for easier access to the packages on a frame; and (4) in combination with the pivoting yarn holding arms, one or more pivoting legs extending from a frame so that the apparatus has a relatively small footprint and simplified yarn threading/string-up as compared to background art OETO apparatus.

Abstract: A support system for the mounting/suspension/elevation of a commercial projector is disclosed. The projector support grasps the projector to be mounted at one of its surfaces (typically, the bottom surface) through the use of two support arms. The support arms are affixed to the projector surface though mounting screws or other equivalent fastening mechanisms. The support arms each feature an adjustment slot which runs substantially the entire length of the arms. The presence of the two slotted arms allows for a countless array of scissoring arrangements for the support arms. This allows for interconnection with/mounting of the vast majority of commercial projectors (which invariably feature differing constellations of mounting holes). The projector support also employs a primary mount to facilitate swiveling/positioning of the projector so that the unit is effectually oriented for projection.

Abstract: The present invention is related to benzazole derivatives notably for use as pharmaceutically active compounds, as well as to pharmaceutical formulations containing such benzazole derivatives. Said benzazole derivatives are efficient modulators of the JNK pathway, they are in particular efficient and selective inhibitors of JNK2 and/or 3. The present invention is furthermore related to novel benzazole derivatives as well as to methods of their preparation. X is O, S or NR0, with R0 being H or an unsubstituted or substituted C1-C6 alkyl; G is an unsubstituted or substituted pyrimidinyl group.