Abstract: A reversible hydraulic pump for setting the pitch of a propellor of a turboprop can include two barrels connected by a transmission shaft. The first and second barrels are connected to the transmission shaft via first and second clutch means so that, when the transmission shaft rotates in a first direction, only the first barrel is rotated by the transmission shaft, and so that, when the transmission shaft rotates in a second direction opposite to the first direction, only the second barrel is rotated by the transmission shaft.

Abstract: A method for authenticating users is provided that includes capturing, by an electronic device, audio data of a pass phrase spoken by a user and obtaining record audio data of the pass phrase spoken by the user. Moreover, the method includes creating a first activation sequence from the captured audio data and a second activation sequence from the record audio data, creating a tensor using the first activation sequence and the second activation sequence, and calculating a first weighted activation sequence and a second weighted activation sequence using the tensor. Furthermore, the method includes calculating an embedding for the first weighted activation sequence and an embedding for the second weighted activation sequence and calculating a similarity score between the calculated embeddings. In response to determining the similarity score satisfies a threshold score, the method includes simultaneously successfully authenticating the user and the pass phrase spoken by the user.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for indicating an incision trajectory, by an intraoperative imaging system (1) comprising a laser source (13), comprising the following steps:—acquiring two X-ray images of a region of interest at different acquisition angles;—designating, by a user, an element (33) on a displayed acquired image (32);—computing, by a control unit, a target point (TP), based on a determined anatomical information of the patient (100) and on the designated element;—indicating an incision trajectory to be followed to reach the target point (TP), by generating a laser beam (14) adapted to; o mark the incision point (IP) on the patient's skin (110); and o indicate the incision direction (ID) by an interaction between the laser beam (14) and an incision tool (20).

Abstract: The invention relates to a gas-liquid separation device, notably for being installed in the recycle zone of three-phase fluidized reactors. The gas-liquid separation device comprises several separation elements each having an inlet pipe (70) and a succession of at least two bends (71, 72), a first bend (71) situated in the plane (zy), the axis of the first bend (71) forming an angle of orientation ? with respect to the vertical z-axis of between 45° and 315°, and a second bend (72) forming a second angle of orientation p with the first bend (71) of between 1° and 135°. The two first successive bends (71, 72) are separated by a distance D1 of between D/2 and 4D, D being the diameter of the inlet pipe (70). Each separation element comprises a liquid-guiding device (73) positioned at the outlet end of the last bend (72), and with an open section.

Abstract: Mobile computing network programming for queried content capture is performed by receiving, from a client device, a query for a target content of data capturable by a fleet of mobile computing networks, the query including a target content identifier that identifies the target content, programming a task to capture the target content, the task programmed to be executed by each mobile computing network using available resources of the mobile computing network, transmitting the task to each mobile computing network; and receiving data including the target content from each mobile computing network among the fleet of mobile computing networks.

Abstract: A scroll compressor (2) includes a sealed housing (3); a compression unit (11), having a fixed scroll (12) and an orbiting scroll (13); a drive shaft (18) configured to drive the orbiting scroll (13) to move orbitally, the drive shaft (18) being capable of rotating about an axis of rotation; a synchronous reluctance motor (15) configured to drive the drive shaft (18) to rotate about the axis of rotation, the synchronous reluctance motor (15) comprising a rotor (16) coupled to the drive shaft (18) and a stator (17) disposed around the rotor (16), and the rotor (16) including a ferrite permanent magnet (23); a compressor control apparatus (31) configured to control the scroll compressor (2) to operate; a lubricating oil tank (27), formed in a bottom portion of the sealed housing (3); a heating apparatus configured to heat lubricating oil stored in the lubricating oil tank (27); and an oil temperature sensor (28) disposed in the lubricating oil tank (27).

Abstract: A method for imaging a structure composed of at least one wave guide connected to a junction, the structure supporting elastic wave guided propagation modes, the method includes the following steps: for at least one operating frequency, acquiring a plurality of measurements of signals propagating in the structure by means of a plurality of pairs of non-colocalized elastic wave sensors, determining a plurality of propagation modes guided by the structure, correcting the measurements on the basis of ultrasound signals measured or simulated for the same structure in the absence of any defect, converting the measurement matrix M into a wave field scattering matrix U, determining, at each point of a sampling grid, a test vector F characteristic of the structure without any defect, applying a numerical inversion method to determine a vector H of modal components such that U.H=F at each point of a sampling grid, determining an image of the structure on the basis of the vector H.

Abstract: A patient support for supporting a patient includes an inflatable mattress defining a support surface and a pneumatic system for inflating the inflatable mattress. The pneumatic system includes a pressurized reservoir for holding pressurized air and selectively releases pressurized air from the reservoir to the mattress.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of manufacturing a textile article from a continuous thread-type element, a device for manufacturing said textile article, and a textile article obtained by such method.

Abstract: A propulsion unit comprising a propulsion system, at least one electric motor positioned in a first external zone, a transmission system, a coupling device which comprises: a first coupling shaft coupled to an output of the electric motor, passing through the transmission system and having a first end protruding into a second external zone; a second coupling shaft coupled to an input of the transmission system, passing through at least one wall of the transmission system and having a first end protruding into the second external zone; and a coupling system configured to couple the first ends of the first and second coupling shafts in terms of rotation and which is positioned in the second external zone. Also an aircraft having at least one such propulsion unit.

Abstract: Method for butt-welding two steel sheets including the steps of providing two steel sheets (1, 2), on all the faces having a zinc based metallic coating thickness Znth above 3.5 microns and a steel sheet substrate (12) with a Carbon content above 0.15% or a Silicon content above 0.5% or both: removing at least part of-the metallic coating to form an ablation area before welding (6) having a Zinc-based metallic coating thickness after ablation Znab which is equal to or lower than 3.5 microns and in such a way that the width of the ablation area after welding (8) is equal to or greater than 0.5 mm, butt welding the steel sheets (1, 2) using at least a laser source.

Abstract: Method for butt-welding two steel sheets comprising the steps of providing two steel sheets having a composition such that the gamma factor of the unamended targeted weld seam composition is strictly higher than 0.39, butt to butt laser welding them with additional material incorporated in the weld such that the gamma factor of the amended targeted weld seam composition is equal to or lower than 0.39, wherein Gamma=C+Si/30+Mn/20+4.

Abstract: A turbocharged engine system is described comprising a combustion engine having at least one cylinder, at least one inlet valve configured to supply the at least one cylinder with intake air, and at least one outlet valve configured to discharge exhaust from the at least one cylinder. The at least one inlet valve is configured to provide constant Miller timing or constant Atkinson timing. Additionally, the turbocharged engine system comprises at least one turbocharger having a turbine and a compressor for pressurizing the intake air, at least one electrical power converter coupled with at least one of the compressor and the turbine, and a control device configured for controlling the at least one electrical power converter to provide power to or to take off power from at least one of the compressor and the turbine to achieve a targeted value of at least one operational parameter of the combustion engine.

Abstract: A reduction ratio changing device, so-called DCRR, for a mechanical chain transmission system includes a toothing. The toothing of the DCRR includes a portion, so-called the helical portion, forming a toothed helix winding around an axis of revolution of the DCRR and a portion, so-called the circular portion, forming a toothed planar circle whose centre coincides with the axis of revolution of the DCRR. The helical portion of the toothing extends from a distal end of the toothing of the DCRR towards the circular portion of the toothing. The circular portion of the toothing of the DCRR forms a proximal end of the toothing of the DCRR.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, capturing a first depiction of an exhibit environment, wherein the first depiction of the exhibit environment comprises an image of at least one artifact and an image of at least one interface element, and wherein the at least one interface element is located in the exhibit environment at a first location relative to the at least one artifact; obtaining a first user profile of a first user, wherein the first user profile comprises at least one first preference of the first user, and wherein the first user is located in a first remote environment; and facilitating a presenting of a first modified version of the first depiction of the exhibit environment in the first remote environment, wherein the first modified version moves the image of the at least one interface element to a second location relative to the at least one artifact, wherein the second location is different than the first location, and wherein the second location is selected based upon

Abstract: Methods and systems for customizing wearable equipment such as athletic equipment, including ice skates and protective equipment such as masks. For example, a hockey goaltender mask may comprise a shell a liner attached to the shell, the liner being customized for a face of a user. The liner may be produced using a customized mold. Such customized mold may include a base mold and at least one attachment attached to the base mold; wherein each of the at least one attachment is characterized by at least one feature determined based on computer processing of data representative of the face of the user.

Abstract: A system for humidifying and cooling an air flow and includes a frame, porous evaporation panels mounted on the frame, water dispersing elements arranged above the panels and a supply system including a control unit configured to supply water to the dispersing elements. The control unit includes the control elements that can be independently controlled from each other between an evaporation configuration wherein the water supply flow-rate is equal to a flow-rate of the water that is evaporated through the associated porous evaporation panel, and a cleaning configuration wherein the water supply flow-rate is greater than a flow-rate of the water that is evaporated through the porous evaporation panel, so as to create a water flow.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing a customized configuration for a controller of an exoskeleton device. A device can receive, via a user interface, feedback from a user indicative of a performance of the user during a movement event. The device can determine characteristics of the user for performing the movement event using a first exoskeleton boot and a second exoskeleton boot and identify properties of a route for the movement event. The device can determine using the characteristics of the user, the feedback and the properties of the route, control parameters for the first exoskeleton boot and the second exoskeleton boot to execute the movement event. The device can apply the control parameters to the first exoskeleton boot and the second exoskeleton boot for the user to operate the first exoskeleton boot and the second exoskeleton boot during the movement event.

Abstract: Modified release formulations of gamma-hydroxybutyrate having improved dissolution and pharmacokinetic properties are provided, and therapeutic uses thereof.

Abstract: A base comprising a clamp opening on its top surface; channels on its bottom surface; and a through hole from the bottom surface to the top surface; in a safety system, the clamp receiving an end of a post secured to the clamp using a fastener inserted from one of the side walls of the base, into abutment with the post in the clamp; and/or the channels guiding posts on the bottom surface; and/or the channels guiding posts to a connector on the bottom surface; or a first channel guiding a first post to a connector on the bottom surface and a channel guiding a second post to the connector; and/or the through hole receives the post inserted therethrough thus extending on each side of the base.