Abstract: A system for admission and flow control is disclosed. In some embodiments, the system includes a switch for routing network traffic, having multiple classes of service (CoSs), from multiple ingress ports to one or more of multiple egress ports. The system also includes multiple ingress-level class of service queues (InCoS-Qs) and one or more egress-level class of service queues (EgCoS-Qs), each InCoS-Q and EgCoS-Q corresponding to one of CoSs. The switch is configured to detect congestion in a particular EgCoS-Q, corresponding to a particular CoS, the particular EgCoS-Q being associated with a particular host; identify an InCoS-Q corresponding to that particular CoS, and associated with that particular host; and block that InCoS-Q, while allowing routing of the network traffic from one or more InCoS-Qs corresponding to that particular CoS, the one or more InCoS-Qs corresponding to one or more other hosts.

Abstract: A printing unit of an inkjet printing machine includes a printing bar with printing heads disposed in a row for printing on a printing substrate, a cleaning device for cleaning the printing heads, a device for individually adjusting the printing heads, at least one respective step-by-step switching mechanism assigned to every printing head, and a common actuator for shifting the step-by-step switching mechanisms of different printing heads. The actuator is movable into positions opposite every step-by-step switching mechanism. The cleaning device is movable and the actuator is disposed on the cleaning device for joint movement so that the actuator can be positioned opposite every step-by-step switching mechanism. It is thus possible to adjust printing heads with great precision while saving time and costs, which is preferably implemented in industrial inkjet printing.

Abstract: A method for localizing a sound source for a binaural hearing system with first and second hearing instruments. First and second input signals are formed from an ambient sound signal and directional signals are formed by directional signal processing of the input signals. The directional signals have a minimum sensitivity in different minimum directions with respect to a preferred direction of the binaural hearing system. Based on the directional signals, first and second source directions of the sound source are determined starting from the first and second hearing instrument, respectively. Based on the source directions and a distance between the first and second hearing instruments, the distance of said sound source from a reference point of the binaural hearing system and a main direction of the said sound source are determined to thereby localize the sound source.

Abstract: A device for measuring a measured variable of a medium includes: a measuring cell, through which the medium can flow, in the inner chamber of which a channel opens on an inlet side and on an outlet side; a first duct opening into the inner chamber; a first component in the first duct such that an end portion of the first component projects into the inner chamber; and a first molded part, which surrounds on the end portion of the first component and a hollow chamber adjacent to the first component in the inner chamber, and includes, for each channel, a recess which connects the hollow chamber to the corresponding channel and is configured as a cross-sectional converter.

Abstract: A method for controlling a measuring device includes receiving, by a controller, a request to perform a specific measurement, establishing, by the controller, a measurement schedule of the steps to be performed for the specific measurement, and outputting, by the controller, the established measurement schedule to a user of the measuring device. A measuring device is also disclosed.

Abstract: Thermal post-treatment of a silicon carbide (SiC) volume monocrystal which has a substantially cylindrical basic shape with a crystal length in an axial direction, a crystal diameter in a radial direction, a crystal central longitudinal axis extending in the axial direction, and with three boundary surfaces, namely, a bottom surface, a top surface and a circumferential edge surface. The SiC volume monocrystal is brought to a post-treatment temperature in order to reduce mechanical stresses present in the SiC volume monocrystal after completion of the previous growth, wherein an inhomogeneous temperature profile with a radial thermal gradient is set in the SiC volume monocrystal, which rises continuously from the crystal central longitudinal axis to the circumferential edge surface, and a heat exchange of the SiC volume monocrystal with a surrounding free space takes place via free heat radiation on at least two of the three boundary surfaces.

Abstract: A device for adjusting a printing head includes a step-by-step switching mechanism, an actuator for shifting the step-by-step switching mechanism, and a locking disk supported for rotation. A first shifting tongue is provided for incrementally rotating the locking disk in a first direction of rotation. The first shifting tongue has two elongated holes for guidance purposes, one of which has a lateral recess. It is thus possible to adjust printing heads with a high degree of accuracy while saving time and costs. The device is preferably implemented in industrial inkjet printing.

Abstract: An ear clamp (10) comprising a clamping band (12) and tightening structure (14), wherein the clamping band (12) has an outer clamping band end (12a) and an inner clamping band end (12b), wherein the inner clamping band end (12b) includes a first hook (16) which, in the closed condition, passes through an opening (18) in the outer clamping band end (12a). In a top view of the band, the openings (18) are slit-shaped.

Abstract: A materials handling vehicle including a battery receiving space, and a removable battery assembly, wherein: the removable battery assembly includes lateral battery faces, each including a longitudinal guide structure; the battery receiving space includes opposing guide blocks, each arranged on opposite sides of the battery receiving space, and each including a securement portion and a replaceable portion; the replaceable portion of each guide block including a friction-inducing surface and a guiding surface; each friction-inducing surface facing an opposing one of the lateral battery faces; and each guiding surface facing an opposing surface of the longitudinal guide structure, with the removable battery assembly seated in the battery receiving space.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for generating a persistent world-space ground (or floor) segmentation map (or “texture”) for use in augmented or virtual reality 3D experiences.

Abstract: A radar module configured for plant monitoring is provided, including: a microwave chip including a radar signal source configured to generate a radar signal; a coupling element connected to the radar signal source by a signal link; and a resonant cavity into which the coupling element projects, the coupling element being configured to couple the radar signal into the resonant cavity, and the resonant cavity being integrated in the microwave chip.

Abstract: A method comprising: setting up a stationary surveying device at a first known positioning in a surrounding area of the object; retrieving from a memory a set of object points of an object to be surveyed and/or to be marked; surveying and/or marking from a first positioning object points of the set of object points that can be surveyed and/or can be marked from the first positioning by means of the free beam, on the basis of a target direction; ascertaining missing object points of a set of object points; relocating the surveying device to a second, unknown positioning in the surrounding area of the object; automatically determining a second positioning by the surveying device on the basis of the knowledge of the first positioning, so that the second positioning is known; surveying and/or marking missing object points by means of the free beam from the second positioning.

Abstract: Disclosed is a fastening apparatus for fastening a first strand-like or elongated component having an approximately circular cross-section to a second component, in particular for fastening a cable or a cable harness to a carrier component or a vehicle body of a motor vehicle, is to be provided. This fastening apparatus includes a fastening body and a receiving body. The fastening body having a fastening means for connecting the fastening apparatus to a second component, in particular a carrier component or a vehicle body of a motor vehicle, and a receiving body, wherein the receiving body forms a receiving portion having a receiving surface facing in the direction of a first component for receiving a first component, and wherein an adhesive means is arranged on the receiving surface of the receiving portion in order to connect a first strand-like component, in particular a cable or a cable harness, to the receiving body directly by means of adhesion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods for growing bulk semiconductor single crystals, and more specifically, for growing bulk semiconductor single crystals, such as silicon carbide, based on physical vapor transport. The sublimation system comprises a crucible (202) having a longitudinal axis (212) and a sidewall (218) extending along the longitudinal axis (212), wherein the crucible (202) comprises a fixing means for at least one seed crystal (210) and at least one source material compartment (204) for containing a source material (208); and a heating system for generating a temperature field around a circumference of the crucible (202) along the longitudinal axis (212) of the crucible (202); a thermally insulating unit (214) arranged within the source material compartment (204) at the sidewall (218) of the crucible (202).

Abstract: A laser scanner and a system with a laser scanner for measuring an environment. The laser scanner includes an optical distance measuring device, a support, a beam steering unit rotatably fixed to the support which rotates around a beam axis of rotation. The beam steering unit includes a mirrored surface which deflects radiation used in the optical distance measurement and an angle encoder for recording angle data. The optical distance measurement is performed by a progressive rotation of the beam steering unit about the beam axis of rotation and the continuous emission of a distance measurement radiation, the emission being made through an outlet area arranged in the direction of the mirrored surface on the support, the receiving optics for receiving radiation are 10 arranged on the support, and wherein the outlet area has a lateral offset with respect to the optical axis of the receiving optics.

Abstract: A hazardous waste canister includes a housing that defines an inner volume sized to enclose a portion of hazardous waste and including an excess space between the enclosed portion of hazardous waste and an inner wall surface of the housing; a cap configured to seal an open end of the housing through which the portion of hazardous waste is inserted into the inner volume; and a pressure balancing material inserted into the inner volume to fill the excess space.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing a bag-shaped package made of plastic, wherein the bag-shaped package is equipped with an anti-adhesion layer on the basis of polydiorganosiloxane which is weldable, and the bag-shaped package is produced by welding or sealing on the side with the anti-adhesion layer, and also to a bag-shaped package that can be produced by the method according to the invention, and to the use of a weldable plastic based on polydiorganosiloxane with anti-adhesion properties for the production of a bag-shaped package by means of welding or sealing.

Abstract: A drug delivery device with a housing configured to connect to a dispensing unit includes a compartment containing a fluid, a piston rod configured to move in a proximal direction for ejecting the fluid, and a dosing mechanism comprising an actuation member to be actuated by a user. The device includes a conversion mechanism configured to convert a movement of the actuation member to a movement of the piston rod. The conversion mechanism includes a dose selector member, which is rotationally fixed to the housing and axially movable with respect to the housing, and a dosing member, which is rotationally movable with respect to the dose selector member. The drug delivery device includes a friction reduction mechanism provided between the dose selector member and the dosing member to reduce friction between the dose selector member and the dosing member.

Abstract: A tire may include: a tread cap; a carcass that comprises a radially outermost ply; a belt structure interposed between the carcass and the tread, the belt structure comprising a radially innermost belt; a pair of sidewall portions, wherein radially outermost portions of each sidewall overlie lateral end portions of the tread cap; a pair of bead regions, wherein the radially innermost belt wraps around the bead regions; a pair wraparound gum layers, wherein each wraparound gum layer wraps around a lateral end portion of the radially innermost belt; and a pair of sidewall gum layers that each extend along an outer surface of the radially outermost ply, wherein a first end of each sidewall gum layer is between the radially outermost ply and the lateral end portion of the radially innermost belt and a second end of each sidewall gum layer is at the bead region.

Abstract: Apparatus, for use in a wireless detonator system, which includes a portable housing, a bank of capacitors in the housing, first terminals for connection to selected capacitors to an antenna in the system, second terminals for connection to a transmitter, and a measurement and output arrangement which provides signals which indicate the integrity of such connections.