Abstract: Systems and methods for monitoring properties of the cornea and controlling the crosslinking treatment. The thickness of the cornea during crosslinking may be measured by using ultrasonic reflections to determine an anterior distance (D1?) between a reference location (37) on a device resting on the eye and an anterior surface (66) of the cornea and to determine a posterior distance (D3?) between a posterior surface (63) of the cornea and an element of the eye such as an anterior surface (72) of the lens of the eye. These distances are subtracted from a reference distance (D0) between the reference location and the element of the eye. The reference distance (D0) may be determined using ultrasonic reflections to determine the corresponding anterior and posterior distances and the thickness (D2) of the cornea prior to crosslinking. The speed of sound in the cornea during crosslinking may be derived using the thickness (D2?) and time of flight of ultrasound through the cornea.

Abstract: A distributed networking system and protocol is provided to a networking system with a modular design. The distributed networking system may include a networking system, modules, control module, user interface module, input/output module, network module, data transmission network, hybrid modules and composite modules. A method to interface with accessories of a system with a modular design using the distributed networking system and protocol is also provided.

Abstract: A method of generating display data at a display control device for display on a movable display involves receiving and storing a current frame of display data from a host device. The current frame is then processed and output for display on the movable display. Sensor data from sensors associated with the movable display is received and stored, the sensor data indicating movement and/or position of the movable display. If it is determined that a next frame of display data is not ready at the display control device for processing and outputting to the movable display at a required time, then an estimated next frame of display data is generated using the stored current frame and the stored sensor data and the estimated frame of display data is output for display on the movable display. The sensor data may be received either before or after the current frame is received, stored, processed or output.

Abstract: A system for mounting an accessory to a cycle has a mounting part (400), a receiving part (500), and a locking member (508). The mounting part (400) has an axially extending member (402) and at least one transversely projecting lug (406). The receiving part (500) has a recess for receiving the member (402) and the lug(s) (406) when the receiving part (500) is in a receiving/releasing position, and at least one lip (506) for engaging with the lug(s) (406) to retain the mounting part (400) when the receiving part (500) is angularly moved relative to the mounting part (400). The locking member (508) is operable between the mounting part (400) and the receiving part (500), and is moveable between an unlocked position and a securing position to selectively retain the receiving part (500) in a plurality of angularly offset locked positions relative to the mounting part (400).

Abstract: A system and method of adjusting an audio output in one location so that its propagation into another location is reduced. As a first device in a first location generates sound, a second device in a second location detects the propagated sound. The first device then adjusts its output based on the detected sound.

Abstract: The assembly of motor scooters has not yet been sufficiently solved. According to the invention, the object is achieved by a seat assembly (70), in particular a battery assembly (70), for a motor vehicle (10), comprising: a frame (21), in particular comprising a battery housing (21); a saddle (20) arranged on the frame (21) and detachably connected to the frame (21) by a securing element; a compartment (150, 150?) having a drawer (152) arranged extendible within the compartment (150, 150?), wherein: the securing element is adapted to: release the saddle (20) in a release position; and secure the saddle (20) in an anchoring position, wherein the securing element is arranged and adapted such that the securing element is actuated and/or released when the drawer (152) is pulled out.

Abstract: A device for irradiation of the eye of a living subject with light such as UV light includes a structure (20) adapted to overlie the outer surface of the eye, the structure having an axis (28, 128) extending in a downward direction (D) towards the eye when the structure overlies the eye. A light scattering element (70, 158, 141) within the structure includes a peripheral portion remote from the axis and a central portion adjacent the axis. A plurality of transmission optical fibers (42, 157) in optical communication with the peripheral portion of the light scattering element at a plurality of locations spaced around the axis.

Abstract: A system for mounting an accessory to a cycle has a mounting part (400), a receiving part (500), and a locking member (508). The mounting part (400) has an axially extending member (402) and at least one transversely projecting lug (406). The receiving part (500) has a recess for receiving the member (402) and the lug(s) (406) when the receiving part (500) is in a receiving/releasing position, and at least one lip (506) for engaging with the lug(s) (406) to retain the mounting part (400) when the receiving part (500) is angularly moved relative to the mounting part (400). The locking member (508) is operable between the mounting part (400) and the receiving part (500), and is moveable between an unlocked position and a securing position to selectively retain the receiving part (500) in a plurality of angularly offset locked positions relative to the mounting part (400).

Abstract: A ceramic honeycomb body having intersecting walls that form channels extending axially from a first end face to a second end face and plugs to seal the channels at least at one of the first end face and the second end face. The plugs include a first active component, such as a catalytically active component or a chemically active component, of the plug structure, wherein the intersecting walls comprise no first active component and optionally have a second active component of the wall structure or disposed on the walls. Included are methods of making the ceramic honeycomb body having plugs of the first active component and walls with no first active component.

Abstract: A method for compressing display data is disclosed. The method comprises performing a wavelet transformation to obtain a general approximation coefficient and a plurality of detail coefficients for a group of pixels; determining whether to prioritise transmission of the general approximation coefficient over transmission of the detail coefficients based on whether there are sufficient resources available to enable a corresponding image frame to be ready for display and/or based on a time since the detail coefficients for a corresponding group of pixels were previously transmitted.

Abstract: A method provides pre-rendered information messages for display by a peripheral display unit connected to a base station over a data link. The method involves detecting that a data connection between the base station and the peripheral display unit is available, sending pre-rendered information messages from the base station to the peripheral display unit, and storing the pre-rendered information messages at the peripheral display unit for display in response to a status detected at the peripheral display unit. The base station may perform the pre-rendering of information messages in response to variation in configuration information relating to the peripheral display unit. The pre-rendered information messages may be paired with peripheral display unit statuses and the peripheral display unit may be configured so that, in the event that a particular status is detected, the corresponding pre-rendered information message is displayed without requiring data transmission from the base station.

Abstract: A particulate composite ceramic material comprising: particles of at least one first ultra-high-temperature ceramic “UHTC”, the outer surface of said particles being at least partially covered by a porous layer made of at least one second ultra-high-temperature ceramic in amorphous form; and the particles defining a space therebetween; optionally, porous clusters of said at least one second ultra-high-temperature ceramic in amorphous form, distributed in said space; a dense matrix and at least one third ultra-high-temperature ceramic in crystallized form at least partially filling said space; optionally, a dense coating made of at least said third ultra-high-temperature ceramic in crystallized form, covering the outer surface of said matrix, said matrix and said coating representing 5% to 90% by mass with respect to the total mass of the material. Part comprising said particulate ceramic composite material. Method for manufacturing said part.

Abstract: Method for the preparation, by means of a heating technique, of a composite material composed of a matrix of at least a first oxide of at least one metal and/or at least one metalloid reinforced by reinforcements in at least a second oxide of at least one metal and/or at least one metalloid, characterised in that the following successive steps are carried out: the reinforcements are placed in at least one liquid precursor of the first oxide of at least one metal and/or at least one metalloid; said reinforcements and the liquid precursor are heated so as to form the first oxide by means of the thermal decomposition of said liquid precursor, and to deposit the first oxide thus formed around the reinforcements and between the reinforcements thus forming the matrix.

Abstract: In corneal crosslinking, the anterior surface of the cornea of the eye is maintained in contact with a first liquid having a first concentration of a crosslinking catalyst such as riboflavin, so that the catalyst enters the cornea and forms a first concentration profile (t1) in the corneal stroma. The anterior surface of the cornea is then maintained in contact with one or more additional liquids having concentration of the catalyst lower than the first concentration so that the catalyst forms a second concentration profile (t4, t5, t6) in the stroma. In the second concentration profile, the maximum concentration of the catalyst desirably is posterior to the anterior surface of the cornea. The cornea is irradiated and crosslinked. The second concentration profile facilitates crosslinking deep within the stroma.

Abstract: A system and method of adjusting an audio output in one location so that its propagation into another location is reduced. As a first device in a first location generates sound, a second device in a second location detects the propagated sound. The first device then adjusts its output based on the detected sound.

Abstract: A method for mitigating intentional potential interruptions in data signal communication, the method comprising transmitting (S21) or receiving (S23) a data signal, determining when a portion of the data signal has been successfully transmitted (S22) or received (S24), when the portion of the data signal has been successfully transmitted or received, generating (S25) a transmission interruption signal, and in response to the transmission interruption signal, performing one or more maintenance operations, such as beamforming, that may potentially interrupt transmission or reception of the data signal.

Abstract: A method for making a compartmentalized sealant strip and barrier assembly 10 has the steps of co-extruding a barrier strip 9 of non-sealant elastomeric material with a plurality of projecting linear extending walls 9c and a sealant strip 11 wherein the sealant strip 11 is formed on one side of the barrier strip 9 filling the space between the plurality of projecting walls 9c to form a plurality of linearly extending rows of sealant 11 across the transverse width of the co-extrusion to form the compartmentalized sealant strip and barrier assembly 10. The step of co-extruding may further include the step of: forming the projecting walls 9c on an inclined angle relative to a plane perpendicular to the width of the assembly 10.

Abstract: Provided is a method of coalescing a substance comprising providing a first mixture comprising a substance, agitating at least a portion of the first mixture under turbulent conditions for a first time period, thereby causing particles comprising and substance to collide and form into larger particles.

Abstract: A porous silicon composition, a porous alloy composition, or a porous silicon containing cermet composition, as defined herein. A method of making: the porous silicon composition; the porous alloy composition, or the porous silicon containing cermet composition, as defined herein. Also disclosed is an electrode, and an energy storage device incorporating the electrode and at least one of the disclosed compositions, as defined herein.

Abstract: Provided is a method of coalescing a substance comprising providing a first mixture comprising a substance, agitating at least a portion of the first mixture under turbulent conditions for a first time period, thereby causing particles comprising and substance to collide and form into larger particles.