Abstract: The present invention concerns a radiation inverse treatment planning system for a linear accelerator, comprising: a radiation source, configured for delivering individual dose shots (aj), each individual dose shot having a predetermined location and incidence angle inside and/or outside a target area, a size and a shape at least a data bus system (102), a memory (106) coupled to the data bus system (102), wherein the memory (106) comprises a computer usable program code, and a processing unit (104) coupled to the data bus system (102), wherein the processing unit (104) is configured to execute the computer usable program code to pre-compute (10) a set of individual dose shots (aj), associate (40) a weight (sj) to each individual dose shot (aj), based on one or more constraints (20), characterised in that the processing unit (104) executes the computer usable program code to find (30) the sparsest subset of individual dose shots, so as to satisfy said one or more constraints (20).

Abstract: The present invention concerns an inverse treatment planning system, comprising: at least a data bus system (102), a memory (106) coupled to the data bus system (102), wherein the memory (106) comprises a computer usable program code, and a processing unit (104) coupled to the data bus system (102), wherein the processing unit (104) is configured to execute the computer usable program code to pre-compute (10) a set of individual dose shots (aj), each individual dose shot having a predetermined location inside and/or outside a target area, a size and a shape, associate (40) a weight (sj) to each individual dose shot (aj), based on one or more constraints (20), characterised in that the processing unit (104) executes the computer usable program code to find (30) the sparsest subset of individual dose shots, so as to satisfy said one or more constraints (20).

Abstract: A termination for a circular cross section elongate member comprises a gripping member defining a non-circular passage for receiving a portion of an elongate member. The gripping member is configurable to reduce a dimension of the passage and clamp the portion of the elongate member within the gripping member.

Abstract: A shield sleeve is disclosed having a sleeve member. The sleeve member has a first end, and at least one radially protruding contact finger. Each contact finger has a cantilevered end connected to the first end, and at least one contacting protrusion positioned proximate to an opposite free end and protruding outward in a radial direction with respect to the sleeve member.

Abstract: A wellbore communication system (1) comprises a downhole tool (2) having a downhole transmitter (40), a sensing element (22, 122, 222, . . . , 1022) located at surface and coupled to a surface receiver (44), and an insulated slickline (6, 106, 206, . . . , 1006) having an electrically conductive core surrounded by an insulating coating. The slickline is attached to the downhole tool and coupled to the downhole transmitter. The sensing element is capacitively coupled to the slickline so as to permit movement of the slickline relative thereto and so as to an electric field to extend from the core of the slickline through the insulating coating to the sensing element for transmission of information from the downhole transmitter to the surface receiver via the slickline and the sensing element.

Abstract: A system for identifying and tracking components, including but not limited to cords, cables and connectors, that are associated with an electronic device or apparatus or that are part of a “set.” Devices include TVs, DVD players, VCRs, DVRs, computers, printers, camera, and the like. A plurality of self-adhesive stickers marked with a scannable code, each with a unique code in that set, are affixed to a device and its accessories. The codes are scanned by a mobile computing device for entry into the system. Subsequent identification of a particular accessory can be performed by using the system to scan the coded sticker on that accessory.

Abstract: A temperature sensor assembly is provided. The temperature sensor includes an aluminum capillary soldered to an actuation unit. The actuation unit operably fluidly couples to the capillary to define an internal cavity storing a working fluid. The working fluid configured to manipulate the actuation unit when the working fluid changes temperature. Solder sealingly couples the capillary to the actuation unit.

Abstract: A transfer member assembly 2 comprises a transfer member 4 for the transfer of a signal, power or fluid such as an optical fibre, an electrical conductor or a gas or hydraulic line. The transfer member assembly 2 comprises a shroud 6 formed around the transfer member 4 and a composite material 8 comprising a matrix formed around the shroud 6. The composite material 8 comprises longitudinal fibres in a resin matrix. The resin matrix penetrates at least part-way into the shroud 6. The penetration of the matrix into the shroud 6 is controlled during manufacture of the transfer member assembly 2, for example by controlling shroud permeability or by controlling the resin viscosity or pressure utilised in a pultrusion process utilised to form the composite.

Abstract: Various embodiments of systems and methods for gesture, text, and shape recognition based data visualization are described herein. The technique allows quick show of graphic representations of data in a very intuitive user interface, focusing on devices such as but not limited to touchable screens and interactive white boards. In one aspect, a shape recognition engine transforms strokes into charts and a text recognition engine transforms text queries into actual data queries. Then the output from the two engines is combined into a graphic representation of data.

Abstract: A termination for a circular cross section elongate member comprises a gripping member defining a non-circular passage for receiving a portion of an elongate member. The gripping member is configurable to reduce a dimension of the passage and clamp the portion of the elongate member within the gripping member.

Abstract: A reelable slickline for use in downhole or subsea operations has a structural core comprising a plurality of non-metallic fibres in a matrix. The fibres represent in the region of 30 to 50% of the volume of the core.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a foldable step unit (10) for a rotorcraft, the step unit being provided with a bottom step (16) and a stationary support (11) that is secured to the structure of the rotorcraft (2). The step unit (10) comprises a left side beam (14) and a right beam (15) hinged on said stationary support (11), said bottom step (16) being arranged on a left free end (14?) and a right free end (15?) respectively of the left and right side beams (14, 15) via a pivot pin (16?), drive means (18) for said step unit (10) and connected via at least one control means (21, 22) to at least one side beam (14, 15) enable said step unit (10) to be retracted into and extended from a housing (2) formed in the rotorcraft (1).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a foldable step unit (10) for a rotorcraft, the step unit being provided with a bottom step (16) and a stationary support (11) that is secured to the structure of the rotorcraft (2). The step unit (10) comprises a left side beam (14) and a right beam (15) hinged on said stationary support (11), said bottom step (16) being arranged on a left free end (141) and a right free end (15?) respectively of the left and right side beams (14, 15) via a pivot pin (16?), drive means (18) for said step unit (10) and connected via at least one control means (21, 22) to at least one side beam (14, 15) enable said step unit (10) to be retracted into and extended from a housing (2) formed in the rotorcraft (1).

Abstract: Method for reducing energy consumption in a laundry machine of the automatic type and comprising: a washing means to be rotatively driven by an electric motor during the agitation and spinning phases, and a control means which is operatively associated with the electric motor so as to instruct energization thereof. Said method comprises the steps of: providing energization of the electric motor upon start of each rotation of the washing means in a direction, with a certain percentage of the effective voltage of the electric power supply; maintaining the full energization of the electric motor during a predetermined period of time with an effective voltage at least equal to the certain percentage of the effective voltage of electric power supply to allow the electric motor and the washing means to reach a desired rotation regime; and adjusting the effective voltage applied to the electric motor to a value sufficient to maintain a desired rotation regime of the washing means.

Abstract: A system and a process for detecting a load of clothes in an automatic laundry machine, comprising a voltage sensor, a rotation sensor, and a control unit associated with a timer, with the voltage sensor, and with the rotation sensor and which is supplied with data representative of the medium torque Mmot of the electric motor in different voltage ranges and with data representative of the acceleration and deceleration reference times (Ta1 and Td1) of the electric motor with the basket in the unloaded condition and containing a load of clothes, between two distinct and predetermined rotation values of the electric motor, so as to calculate the moments of inertia (Jv, Jc) of the basket in the unloaded and in the loaded conditions, said control unit calculating the difference between said moments of inertia (Jc e Jv) of the basket and producing a signal representative of the mass of the load of clothes.

Abstract: A method of controlling the speed of an electric motor, said method being a digital method designed to control the speed of an induction motor that is powered by a triac device to a preset speed, in which the speed of the motor is measured and a digital numerical value representative of the mathematical first derivative of motor speed is calculated. A determination is made of the digital numerical value of the motor speed first derivative relative to a range, or band, of values. An error signal also is computed that is proportional to the error between the measured current motor speed and the preset speed and a determination is made of the digital numerical value of this error signal relative to a range, or band, of values that includes a value corresponding to that of the motor operating at the preset speed.

Abstract: In a system and method for the reduction of nitrogen oxides in the exhaust of an internal combustion engine, the exhaust line of the internal combustion engine contains a DeNOx catalytic converter, in which the nitrogen oxides are reduced by means of hydrogen that is produced on-board the vehicle. The DeNOx catalytic converter is incorporated into a temperature-controlled heat exchanger, allowing the DeNOx catalytic converter to be operated within a desired temperature range, thereby improving the level of conversion.

Abstract: In a system and method for the reduction of nitrogen oxides in the exhaust of an internal combustion engine, the exhaust line of the internal combustion engine contains a DeNOx catalytic converter, in which the nitrogen oxides are reduced by means of hydrogen that is produced on-board the vehicle. The DeNOx catalytic converter is incorporated into a temperature-controlled heat exchanger, allowing the DeNOx catalytic converter to be operated within a desired temperature range, thereby improving the level of conversion.

Abstract: A merchandise display system has a carrier supported by an array of adjustably interconnecting arms from a mounting base. The mounting base is connectable to a mounting structure in a variety of different orientations so that the carrier can be displayed as desired. The mounting base has a clamp structure which is engageable with a horizontal counter edge, or with a vertical post or partition edge. Where no such edge is available the clamping structure can be detached allowing the mounting base to be mounted directly on a vertical wall surface, e.g. by wood screws.