Abstract: An apparatus for generating a sound field description using an input signal having a mono-signal or a multi-channel signal includes: an input signal analyzer for analyzing the input signal to derive direction data and diffuseness data; a low-order components generator for generating a low-order sound field description from the input signal up to a predetermined order and mode; a mid-order components generator for generating a mid-order sound field description above the predetermined order or at the predetermined order and above the predetermined mode and below or at a first truncation order using a synthesis of at least one direct portion and of at least one diffuse portion using the direction data and the diffuseness data; and a high-order components generator for generating a high-order sound field description having a component above the first truncation order using a synthesis of at least one direct portion.

Abstract: A fuel filter for an internal combustion engine may include a filter housing, a ring filter element arranged in the filter housing, a function carrier engaging in an interior space of the ring filter element, a water collection space arranged below the ring filter element, a first venting part channel, and a second venting part channel. The function carrier may include a clean channel extending therein. The first venting part channel may extend from the water collection space through the function carrier and may be communicatingly connected to an air discharge channel extending in the function carrier. The second venting part channel may extend through an upper end disc of the ring filter element and may be communicatingly connected to the air discharge channel.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to dampening of predominantly edgewise vibrations in a wind turbine blade. This is achieved by a wind turbine blade comprising one or more bump airfoil sections, each bump airfoil section being characterised in that for any airfoil within the bump airfoil section, the airfoil's pressure side profile yp has particular geometric properties near the trailing edge of the airfoil. Furthermore, a total length of all bump airfoil sections in the blade is at most 30% of the length of the blade, and at least half of the total length of all bump airfoil sections in the wind turbine blade is provided by one or more bump airfoil sections located spanwise in the outermost 30% of the blade.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a module (100) for generating signals, in particular signals for opening vehicle doors or flaps. The module (100) includes: a one-piece housing (102) having a plug region (106) and a switch region (104); at least one switch, in particular a microswitch (108), which is connected releasably to the switch region (104) of the housing; and electrical contacts (110, 112), which are releasably connectable to the at least one switch and extend from the switch region (104) at least partially into the plug region (106). The electrical contacts are configured in order to produce an electrical contact with an on-board plug for transmitting an electrical signal, wherein the housing (102) is preferably releasably connectable to a vehicle component, preferably an operator element housing, and particularly preferably a door lever housing.

Abstract: A saddle for horse riding includes a supporting frame associated with at least one covering body designed to define a seat for a user, the supporting frame having a front region, which has a pommel, and a rear region, which has a cantle. The supporting frame is provided with connecting elements configured for connection between the front region and the rear region that are adapted to allow a rotation about an oscillation axis, which in use is substantially vertical, of the rear region with respect to the front region.

Abstract: A drill string component, in particular a drilling collar component, an MWD component, or an LWD component for use in oilfield technology and particularly in deep drilling, is provided. A method of making a drill string component, and a steel alloy useful in making a drill string component, are also provided.

Abstract: A method is described for the early identification of material fatigue in drive train components of a wind turbine installation. In particular, a signal, representing revolutions per minute of a wind turbine shaft, is obtained and modulated by the azimuth angle measurement of the turbine blade. This signal is band passed at twice the frequency of rotation and Fourier transformed to extract amplitude values. An alert response can then be triggered when it is determined that there has been a change in a characteristic of the amplitude values such as the amplitude values increasing beyond a multiple of a determined baseline amplitude value.

Abstract: Laser annealing apparatus includes a plurality of frequency-tripled solid-state lasers, each delivering an output beam of radiation at a wavelength between 340 nm and 360 nm. Each output beam has a beam-quality factor (M2) greater of than 50 in one transverse axis and greater than 20 in another transverse axis. The output beams are combined and formed into a line-beam that is projected on a substrate being annealed. Each output beam contributes to the length of the line-beam.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method and device for treatment of liquid hydrocarbons including purification and desulfurization of the liquid hydrocarbons using metallic sodium. The device comprises a vessel having attached a pressurizable pump and dispersing circuit comprising a pumping unit, a dispersing unit, a flow pipe and a throttle valve. The sodium together with the liquid hydrocarbons to be treated is circulated constantly through the pressurizable pump and dispersing circuit, wherein, by passing through the pressurizable pump and dispersing circuit, the sodium is dispersed directly in the stream of the hydrocarbons to be treated. Compared to conventional sodium dispersion desulfurizing processes, the disclosed method and device open up additional fields of application and significantly improve economy and achievable results.

Abstract: A joint connector for connecting a first conductor of a first power cable length and a second conductor of a second power cable length, the first conductor including a first metal material and the second conductor including a second metal material, the second metal material being different from the first metal material, wherein the joint connector includes a tubular metal body being made of the second metal material and having a central axis extending from a first end of the metal body to a second end of the metal body, wherein the first end is provided with an axially extending opening adapted to receive the first conductor, and wherein the metal body includes at least one radially extending through-opening, connecting with the axially extending opening, the radially extending through-opening being adapted to receive at least one fastener for clamping the first conductor when received within the axially extending opening, and wherein the second end is a closed end, the closed end including an end face adapte

Abstract: A device and method therein are provided for adapting its operation such that operation power and directional capabilities can be optimized by using the knowledge about the placement and/or directionality of the device with respect to what the device is being placed on, or attached to, or worn by. Embodiments herein estimate a device's spatial placement and/or directionality in relation to a user based on obtained inertial measurement data measured by one or more sensors of the device and adapts the operation of the device based on the estimated placement and/or directionality of the device and further adapt its operation by enabling or disabling said device's antenna arrays accordingly for low power operations and optimal directional capabilities.

Abstract: The present invention relates to two-component coating compositions containing polyaspartic ester and polyether polyol-based polyurethane prepolymers, wherein the proportion of polyols, polyether polyols and polyether polyamines and the proportion of components having a functionality >2 in the coating composition (excluding auxiliaries, additives and solvents) are in a defined range, to a process for producing these compositions, to the use thereof for producing coatings and to the use of these coatings as a protective coating, in particular for objects that are subjected to (repeated) mechanical stresses.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an apparatus comprising at least one processor and at least one memory including computer program code. The at least one memory and the computer program code are configured to, with the at least one processor, cause the apparatus at least to perform: Obtaining a frequency domain signal comprising a plurality of tones. Generating, based on the frequency domain signal, a time domain signal comprising a plurality of samples. Determining whether at least one sample within the plurality of samples meets an amplitude threshold; and performing, in response to the at least one sample meeting the amplitude threshold, a tone puncturing procedure.

Abstract: Various aspects of the present disclosure relate to using authenticated encryption with associated data (AEAD) algorithms for both non-access stratum (NAS) and access stratum (AS) security mode command procedures. For example, the technology enhances or updates the command procedures (e.g., AS, NS, radio resource control (RRC) reconfiguration) to enable communications between a network entity and a user equipment (UE) that identify selected AEAD algorithms and/or AEAD modes during AS and NAS security establishment.

Abstract: An optoelectronic device comprises an at least partially transparent intermediate layer, in particular a transparent foil, and a plurality of optoelectronic light sources arranged on or embedded in the intermediate layer, and at least one of the following: a preferably non-transparent top layer, in particular a coloured foil, arranged on an upper surface of the intermediate layer, the top layer comprises a plurality of apertures which are aligned with the light sources, so that light from a light source can be radiated to the front through the aperture which is aligned with the light source, a filtering layer, in particular configured to operate as a neutral density filter, arranged on an upper surface of the top layer or the upper surface of the intermediate layer, a non-transparent or at least partially transparent background layer, in particular a coloured foil, arranged on a bottom surface of the intermediate layer.

Abstract: Drill bit including a drilling shaft and a cutting portion having a first drilling segment, a second drilling segment and a third drilling segment. The first drilling segment has a first inner lateral surface with a first inner distance, the second drilling segment has a second inner lateral surface with a second inner distance, and the third drilling segment has a third inner lateral surface with a third inner distance from the longitudinal axis of the drilling shaft. The first inner distance varies between a first maximum value and a first minimum value over the circumference of the first drilling segment and has precisely one first absolute minimum value. The second inner distance is greater than or equal to the first absolute minimum value over the circumference of the second drilling segment, and the third inner distance is greater than or equal to the first absolute minimum value over the circumference of the third drilling segment.

Abstract: A brake actuating element coupling device. The coupling device includes a first input rod component which can be adjusted using a driver braking force out of its first starting position in a braking direction with respect to a brake master cylinder, a second input rod component, and a locking mechanism. The second input rod component is fastened via the locking mechanism, present in its locking functional mode, to the first input rod component in such a way that the second input rod component is also adjustable in the braking direction and the driver braking force can be transmitted to at least one adjustable piston of the brake master cylinder. If the locking mechanism is present in its non-locking functional mode, the second input rod component is adjustable relative to the first input rod component in the braking direction.

Abstract: Filter circuitry having harmonic blocking circuitry with a first blocking inductor coupled between a first blocking terminal and a second blocking terminal, and a first acoustic wave resonator coupled in parallel with the first blocking inductor, wherein the first blocking inductor and first acoustic resonator are configured to substantially attenuate harmonics of signals that pass between the first blocking terminal and the second blocking terminal. Further included is an acoustic wave filter bank having a plurality of first filter ports and a plurality of second filter ports. In some embodiments, the acoustic wave filter bank has at 10 least two second filter ports of the plurality of second filter ports multiplexed together and coupled to the first blocking terminal.

Abstract: Embodiments herein disclose methods relating to diabetic nephropathy (DN); methods for preventing the onset and also for preventing the progressing of DN, as well as the treatment of DN in diabetic subjects comprising administering reparixin and/or ladarixin which are inhibitors of CXCL8 receptor CXCR1 and CXCR2 activation.