Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for fluid conduit inspection using absolute velocity of a sensor device are provided. The method includes: receiving sensor data collected by a sensor device during a measurement run from an interior of the fluid conduit while traveling along a length of the fluid conduit, the sensor device including a first magnetometer and a second magnetometer each having a fixed position in the sensor device, the fixed positions defining a separation distance between the first magnetometer and second magnetometer, the sensor data including magnetic flux data comprising first magnetic flux data collected by the first magnetometer and second magnetic flux data collected by the second magnetometer; determining a time delay between when a magnetic signal is present in the first magnetic flux data and when the magnetic signal is present in the second magnetic flux data; determining an absolute velocity of the sensor device.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a system for facilitating assessment of a physical asset, in accordance with some embodiments. Accordingly, the system may include a device disposable on a location of the physical asset. Further, the device may include a sensor configured for generating an information. Further, the at least one device may include a communication interface communicatively coupled with the sensor. Further, the device may include a power source electrically coupled with the sensor and the communication interface. Further, the system may include an assessment system communicatively coupled with the device. Further, the assessment system may include a communication device configured for receiving the information and transmitting an assessment to a user device. Further, the assessment system may include a processing device communicatively coupled with the communication device. Further, the assessment system may include a storage device communicatively coupled with the processing device.

Abstract: A sensor device configured to accurately identify a volatile compound from water vapor even at high humidity, and a method for manufacturing the sensor device are provided. The sensor device includes a measuring transducer including a pixel array on which volatile compounds and water vapor are condensed and a sensitive porous dielectric layer provided in a form of a plurality of spheres constituting the pixel array, a temperature controller provided around the pixel array, and configured to control temperature of each of pixels constituting the pixel array and temperature of the pixel array, a detection device connected to the measuring transducer, and configured to detect a response pattern of the volatile compounds through the pixel array, an analyzer configured to process, classify, and store the response pattern, a stimulating source connected to the measuring transducer, and configured to stimulate the measuring transducer, and at least one processor.

Abstract: A subsea sensor module includes a sensor housing having a first section, a second section and a third section, each section having an outer profile and a module flange having an inner profile. An outer surface of the flange is substantially perpendicular to an outer surface of the housing in the first section. The housing outer profile and flange inner profile are substantially the same along the second section of the housing. A shoulder is formed in the housing outer profile in the third section by a transition of the diameter of the outer profile from a smaller to a larger diameter. The flange has a corresponding shoulder in the flange inner profile; wherein the flange is shrink fit mounted radially outwardly of the sensor housing second section such that the shoulders are in contact.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to technology adapted for improved assessment of brain injuries in a human subject. For example, in some embodiments the invention relates to improved processing of data collected via an instrumented mouthguard device, including identification of false impacts. It will be appreciated that the invention is not limited to such a field of use, and is applicable in broader contexts. For example, the technology may be applied to detect other changes in physical performance, beyond head injuries. Furthermore, the technology may be applied in respect of other wearable devices which detect/measure head impacts, for example helmets.

Abstract: An estimation device calculates an angle formed by a tip direction of a left foot and a tip direction of a right foot. The estimation device estimates a stride width indicating an interval between heels of the left foot and the right foot, based on the angle.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for detecting and/or growing particles, comprising controlling the surface area exposed to the saturator region by monitoring at least one of a depth of the working liquid on the saturator surface, the surface area exposed to the saturator region, or a volume of the working liquid on the saturator surface. Also disclosed is an apparatus or system for detecting and/or growing particles, comprising a fluidics system configured to control the surface area exposed to the saturator region by monitoring at least one of a depth of the working liquid on the saturator surface, the surface area exposed to the saturator region, or a volume of the working liquid on the saturator surface. Certain aspects do not employ one or more porous structures for vapor generation, nor a separate carrier fluid flow or inlet comprising a carrier fluid and vaporized working liquid for combining with the sample flow in the saturator region.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dosing device (too) that is integrally made of molded pulp fiber. The dosing device (too) comprises a container portion (200) for receiving and retaining a dosage material having an opening (250) at an upper side (US) of the dosing device (too) to access the dosage material. The dosing device (too) comprises a handle portion (300) for manually moving the container portion (200) in a dosing process. The handle portion (300) is connected to an outer surface (211) of the container body (210) by a connecting portion (350) of the handle portion (300). A rim portion (252) of the container portion (200), which delimits the opening (250), and the handle portion (300) extend in a common plane (CP) and define a circumferential edge (101) of the dosing device (101).

Abstract: A pressure measuring unit includes a pressure measuring cell; a rotationally symmetrical sensor bushing into which the pressure measuring cell is inserted; a rotationally symmetrical process connection having, at one end, an inwardly extending encircling stop surface intended for the sensor bushing and, at another end, an opening for receiving the sensor bushing; a ring-like process seal between the sensor bushing and the stop surface of the process connection in order to thus prevent an ingress of the process medium into the pressure measuring unit; wherein the stop surface of the process connection and/or a counterpart stop surface, which in the installed state is directed toward the stop surface, of the sensor bushing have multiple individually formed webs configured such that the process seal is not extruded into the openings.

Abstract: Ultrasonic flowmeter includes fluid flow path through which a measurement target fluid flows and a pair of ultrasonic transducers that can transmit and receive an ultrasonic signal. The ultrasonic flowmeter further includes flow rate calculator that calculates a flow velocity or flow rate of a measurement target fluid. In addition, fluid flow path includes a main flow path including a plurality of divided flow paths obtained by dividing a flow path having a rectangular cross-section by the same width, and a sub flow path including an added flow path having the same width as that of the divided flow path and having a height lower than that of the divided flow path. Furthermore, flow rate calculator calculates the flow rate of the measurement target fluid flowing through the fluid flow path from the flow velocity or flow rate of the measurement target fluid obtained based on the propagation time.

Abstract: A method of automated preparation of a sample material for a chemical or compositional analysis is disclosed that includes arranging the sample material in a receptacle, storing the sample inside the receptacle in a conditioning cabinet, and grinding the sample material by way of a ball mill apparatus. The ball mill apparatus may include an extraction container, at least one grinding element provided in the extraction container and an agitator adapted to move the at least one grinding element relative to the extraction container when the sample material is placed in the extraction container. The method may further include placing the sample material together with the receptacle in the extraction container, and grinding the receptacle together with the sample material by agitating the extraction container.

Abstract: A biological detection system includes a control module, a bearing rotatable plate, a first driving module, rotatable sub-plates, second driving modules, and test cassettes. The bearing rotatable plate has a main rotating shaft. The first driving module is electrically connected to the control module and connected to the main rotating shaft, so that the bearing rotatable plate rotates about the main rotating shaft. The rotatable sub-plates each has a respective independent rotating shaft. The rotatable sub-plates are rotatably disposed on the bearing rotatable plate about the respective independent rotating shaft. The independent rotating shafts and the main rotating shaft may have different rotating directions and rotating speeds. The second driving modules are electrically connected to the control module, so that the rotatable sub-plates independently rotate about the respective independent rotating shaft.

Abstract: A device for detachably fastening a sensor for determining and/or monitoring at least one process variable of a medium to a single-use container, wherein there is a connection between the device and a wall of the single-use container, comprises a fastening unit for detachably fastening the sensor to the single-use container. Disclosed also is a single-use container having a device according to the invention.

Abstract: A sock for capturing motion data of a user includes (i) a sock enclosure having a calf portion, a shin portion, and a foot portion, and (ii) one or more sensors, wherein each sensor is disposed within a biosignal channel in the sock enclosure. The sock includes an electronic pad disposed adjacent to the shin portion. The electronic pad includes a flexible printed circuit board on which the one or more sensors are embedded, a processor configured to receive motion data generated by the one or more sensors, and a power supply device configured to power the one or more sensors. The sock includes an insole layer disposed along the foot portion and communicatively connected to the electronic pad. The sock and an external computing device form a motion analytics system, wherein the external computing device performs a data analytics method to provide context and insight to the user.

Abstract: Disclosed is a connecting piece assembly for a process connection of, in particular, fittings or sensors. The connection piece assembly having a first stationary connecting piece element and a second replaceable connecting piece element which is designed so as to be at least partly receivable by a receiving opening of the first stationary connecting piece element. The second replaceable connecting piece element has an outer thread for attaching a union nut of the fitting or the sensor. The connection piece assembly further includes at least one holding device which is designed to hold together the first stationary connecting piece element and the second replaceable connecting piece element. Also disclosed is a process container with a corresponding connecting piece assembly.

Abstract: A detector system includes a droplet generator system, wherein the droplet generator system includes a droplet generator unit. The droplet generator unit is configured to create droplets from a liquid supplied to the droplet generator unit with a droplet generator liquid flow. The droplet generator unit is configured to create the droplets with a defined droplet generation frequency.

Abstract: An object of the present disclosure is to improve the resistance of a sensor device to external damage. A sensor device includes a sensor element, and a resin cover part that covers the sensor element, wherein at least a portion of a surface of the resin cover part is cross-linked.

Abstract: A system and method for utilizing a carbide-derived carbon (CDC) fiber in solid-phase micro extraction. Optically pumping the carbide-derived carbon (CDC) fiber, as compared to using thermal desorption, enhances performance of the system. CDC provides for a broad based sorbent that is insensitive to high humidity. Optical pumping may be done axially or radially on a modified gas chromatography needle. In some cases, staged, or pulsed, optical pumping is used to drive off solvent or other lower boiling compounds first and then the desorption of the remaining analytes is cleaner and the instrumentation is less likely to be overloaded.

Abstract: The proposed technical solution relates to measuring technology and is intended for measuring levels of measured medium in various branches of industry. The technical problem solved by the claimed invention is the production of a capacitive level sensor which demonstrates high operational reliability and provides highly accurate measurements. The technical result achieved by using the claimed invention consists in overcoming the disadvantages of the prior art, increasing the reliability and manufacturability of the design and thus increasing the accuracy of interface level measurements.

Abstract: An apparatus for determining and/or monitoring a process variable, for example, temperature, flow or flow velocity, of a medium in a containment includes a temperature sensor for registering temperature securable to an outer surface of the wall of the containment, at least one connection line for electrical contacting of the temperature sensor, and securement means for a releasable securing of the temperature sensor and a temperature sensor-near section of the connection line to the outer surface of the wall of the containment. According to the present disclosure, at least the section of the connection line is securable to the outer surface of the wall of the containment such that the section extends parallel with the wall of the and is in thermal contact with the wall of the containment.