Abstract: An optical sensing and control device includes a light source emitting a light beam and an optical component in communication with the light beam. The optical component is configured to move the light beam in a plane. The plane extends into an area such that the light beam interacts with particles in the area producing a scattering of the light beam. The optical sensing and control device also includes a photodetector in communication with the particles within the plane. The photodetector configured to generate image data in response to the scattering of the light beam.

Abstract: A surface sensing assembly is in communication with an open channel having a material moveable relative to the open channel. The surface sensing assembly includes a light source directing a light beam toward the material, a photo-detector capturing an image of the light beam interacting with the material, and a controller coupled to the light source, the photo-detector, and at least one actuator. The controller is configured to determine an indication of surface topography of the material based on the image. The controller is also configured to control the at least one actuator to adjust a characteristic of the material based on the indication of surface topography.

Abstract: A surface sensing assembly is in communication with an open channel having a material moveable relative to the open channel. The surface sensing assembly includes a light source directing a light beam toward the material, a photo-detector capturing an image of the light beam interacting with the material, and a controller coupled to the light source, the photo-detector, and at least one actuator. The controller is configured to determine an indication of surface topography of the material based on the image. The controller is also configured to control the at least one actuator to adjust a characteristic of the material based on the indication of surface topography.

Abstract: An optical sensing and control device includes a light source emitting a light beam and an optical component in communication with the light beam. The optical component is configured to move the light beam in a plane. The plane extends into an area such that the light beam interacts with particles in the area producing a scattering of the light beam. The optical sensing and control device also includes a photodetector in communication with the particles within the plane. The photodetector configured to generate image data in response to the scattering of the light beam.

Abstract: Disclosed is an extension apparatus for enlarging and straightening a penis. The extension apparatus includes a fastening device (1) that is mounted on the penis, and a tension device (8) which is connected to the fastening device (1). The fastening device is provided with a dimensionally stable receiving member (2) which positively accommodates the entire area of the glans penis and whose inner contour essentially matches the shape of the glans penis. The fastening device can be connected to a device for supplying and sucking air and adjoins an elastic tubular seal (15) at the opening (3) provided for introducing the glans penis. The simple apparatus, which is suitable also for short penis lengths, can be put on quickly and in an uncomplicated manner, provides a high degree of comfort during wearing and optimum tensile strength, resulting in a gentle extension treatment that has no major side effects for the user.

Abstract: Disclosed is an extension apparatus for enlarging and straightening a penis by means of an extension treatment. The extension apparatus comprises a fastening means (1) that is mounted on the penis, and a tension device (8) which is connected to the fastening means (1). The fastening means is provided with a dimensionally stable receiving member (2) which positively accommodates the entire area of the glans penis and whose inner contour essentially matches the shape of the glans penis. The fastening means can be connected to a means for supplying and sucking air and adjoins an elastic tubular seal (15) at the opening (3) provided for introducing the glans penis. The simple apparatus, which is suitable also for short penis lengths, can be put on quickly and in an uncomplicated manner, provides a high degree of comfort during wearing and optimum tensile strength, resulting in a gentle extension treatment that has no major side effects for the user.