Abstract: A device for measuring a time of flight of a measuring light beam, comprising a measuring light source for emitting the beam, a light sensor for detecting the beam, a waveguide, and a data processing device. The waveguide is designed to guide the beam emitted by the measuring light source to an object situated in an object region of the device and the beam reflected off the object to the light sensor at least partially through the waveguide, wherein the waveguide includes a measuring diffraction structure for wavelength-dependent deflection of the beam and wherein the beam traverses a wavelength-dependent path length in the waveguide. The data processing device is configured to determine, when measuring the time of flight, an optical path length contribution and/or a time-of-flight contribution for the beam detected by the light sensor, taking into account the wavelength-dependent path length of the beam within the waveguide.

Abstract: A wireless conferencing system for wirelessly connecting a computerized device with a display device includes at least a data transmitter. The data transmitter includes a transmitter self-powered unit, a data transmission module electrically powered by the transmitter self-powered unit, and a computer interface communicatively lined to the data transmission module, wherein when the computer interface is configured for detachably connecting to the computerized device, the data transmission module is powered and ready for wirelessly transmitting data from the computerized device to the display device without consuming power of the computerized device.

Abstract: In an embodiment of the disclosure, there is provided a handheld vision tester for vision self-testing by a user. The handheld vision tester comprises a touchscreen display, a control, and an interface port. The touchscreen display is configured to present different shapes, either statically or dynamically, to the user for the vision self-testing. One of the different shapes may be a modulated version of another similar shape displayed at the same time and includes a modulated edge. The control is configured to allow a user to trigger operations of the tester and allow the user to select one of the different shapes. The handheld vision tester is configured to determine results of the vision self-testing from the user selections and store the results in the handheld vision tester. The interface port is configured to transmit the stored results to a healthcare provider who uses the results to enhance treatment routines.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a semi-physical simulation verification method for a control strategy of a distributed hybrid power system, including the following steps: designing a rapid prototyping controller; completing a connection between a semi-physical simulation test platform and an upper computer; building a distributed hybrid power system simulation model using MATLAB/Simulink; and forming a code in Simulink and generating a MATLAB Function module, setting a signal output module for a control signal output under a control strategy, and establishing a corresponding relationship between the signal output module and an output signal interface of the rapid prototyping controller. According to the present disclosure, the test cost generated during verifying the feasibility of the control strategy of the distributed hybrid system is effectively reduced.

Abstract: A wavefront manipulator which comprises a holographic assembly and an optical element is provided. The optical element includes at least one surface, which is totally reflective for an ascertained range of incidence angles, for emitting light waves onto the holographic assembly. The holographic assembly includes at least one reflection hologram for reflecting light waves emitted onto the holographic assembly via the optical element. The optical element includes a coupling device for coupling light waves into the wavefront manipulator. The coupling device includes at least one prism.

Abstract: A method for preparing 2-substituted arylacetonitrile compound of formula (1), in which a substituted aromatic compound of formula (2) and a 2-cyanocarboxylate compound of formula (3) are directly reacted in the presence of a base to obtain the 2-substituted arylacetonitrile compound (1), as shown in the following reaction scheme: An application of the compound of formula (1) in the preparation of a triazole fungicide is also provided.

Abstract: A cascade-based power dissipation optimization method and system for an amplification circuit are provided. The method includes: S1, acquiring a relationship of power dissipation of an amplification circuit to input signal amplitudes and voltage gains by means of statistical analysis; and S2, designing an optimal cascade strategy for the amplification circuit according to the relationship of the power dissipation of the amplification circuit to the input signal amplitudes and the voltage gains, and adjusting the number of stages of the amplification circuit and a voltage gain of each stage of the amplification circuit so as to minimize total power dissipation of the amplification circuit.

Abstract: A pressure resistant medical cable enclosure is provided, including a clamshell, a printed circuit board, and at least one overmold, wherein the clamshell is configured for assembly over the printed circuit board for a medical cable, one overmold provided at least partially around the clamshell layer with minimal overlap between the overmold and the printed circuit board in the vertical direction.

Abstract: A tiller including a walking element configured to move the tiller, a tine rotatable about a rotational axis; a first motor configured to drive the walking clement to move the tiller, and a counterweight, wherein the tine is disposed on a first side of the tiller and wherein the counterweight is disposed on a second side of the tiller opposite the first side.

Abstract: A Wavefront manipulator for arrangement in the beam path of a head-up display includes a holographic arrangement as sole aberration correction element. A wavefront manipulator can include a holographic arrangement for arrangement in the beam path of a head-up display between a picture generating unit and a projection surface. The holographic arrangement can be configured for arrangement as the sole aberration correction element between the picture generating unit and the projection surface.

Abstract: A digital control method is to accurately calculate the real-time addition amount of each dye in the solution replenishment system in the whole dyeing process based on the initial dyeing rate of each dye, and replenish the dye solution according to the real-time addition amount. A digital control system includes an automatic calculation K0,n value unit, a central processing unit and a replenishment pump. The automatic calculation K0,n value unit is composed of a dye solution concentration detection instrument, a sensor I and a BP neural network model. The BP neural network model is a BP neural network trained by a dye database. The automatic calculation K0,n value unit transmits the K0,n value to the central processing unit, calculates the replenishment amount through the central processing unit, and controls the replenishment pump to replenish the solution.

Abstract: A wireless conferencing system for wirelessly connecting a computerized device with a display device includes at least a data transmitter. The data transmitter includes a transmitter self-powered unit, a data transmission module electrically powered by the transmitter self-powered unit, and a computer interface communicatively lined to the data transmission module, wherein when the computer interface is configured for detachably connecting to the computerized device, the data transmission module is powered and ready for wirelessly transmitting data from the computerized device to the display device without consuming power of the computerized device.

Abstract: A burrowing apparatus may comprise an anterior segment and a posterior segment coupled by a linear actuator that is configured to extend and contract the distance between the anterior segment and the posterior segment to effectuate horizontal translation of the burrowing apparatus in a granular medium. The anterior segment may further comprise a conical tip. The conical tip may be configured to rotate relative to the anterior segment, and the conical tip may be an auger. The rotation of the conical tip while the linear actuator extends and contracts may create kinetic asymmetry that may be beneficial to the net horizontal translation in the granular medium. The burrowing apparatus may be advantageously used in applications, for example, in geotechnical subsurface investigation, extraterrestrial exploration, underground contamination detection, and precision agriculture.

Abstract: A system of communication using seismic wave creation and detection, and methods of use of the system are disclosed herein. A system of communication in a medium is applicable for underground applications, allowing the activation of drumming and vibrational sources to send seismic waves through a medium to communicate messages that are converted to binary code. A nearby receiver can detect the seismic waves and decode the data recorded in response to the seismic wave activity before decoding the message. This system of communication enables efficient communication in underground mediums.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a power semiconductor device and manufacturing method thereof. A plurality of second resistive field plate structures extending through an epitaxial layer in a first direction into a substrate are arranged in a termination region of the epitaxial layer and the plurality of second resistive field plate structures are arranged radially in a first plane. A plurality of tightly coupled second resistive field plates extending from a side close to a cell region to a side far away from the cell region form a more uniform three-dimensional electric field distribution diverging around the cell region, which optimizes a guiding and binding effect on a charge in a space depletion region of the cell region and improves a withstand voltage performance of the whole power semiconductor device.

Abstract: A holographic projection device includes a first volume hologram that deflects light from a useful light source to generate an image. Light which does not originate from the useful light source and strikes the first volume hologram at a predetermined solid angle deflects such that it is perceptible as unwanted interfering light. The projection device also includes a holographic filter which deflects the light which does not originate from the useful light source and would strike the first volume hologram at the predetermined solid angle, before the light strikes the first volume hologram, such that it is not perceptible as unwanted interfering light, and/or deflects the light which does not originate from the useful light source and strikes the first volume hologram at the predetermined solid angle, after the deflection by the first volume hologram, such that it is not perceptible as unwanted interfering light.

Abstract: An optical assembly for a head-up display on a projection surface includes an imaging device, which includes at least one imaging unit, and at least one wavefront manipulator arranged in a beam path between the imaging device and the projection surface. The optical assembly is configured to generate virtual depictions in at least two different image planes, wherein the imaging device has at least a first region and a second region, wherein the imaging device and the wavefront manipulator are configured, in combination, to generate virtual depictions in a first image plane out of images generated in the first region of the imaging device and to generate virtual depictions in a second image plane out of images generated in the second region of the imaging device.

Abstract: A wireless conferencing system for wirelessly connecting a computerized device with a display device includes at least a data transmitter. The data transmitter includes a transmitter self-powered unit, a data transmission module electrically powered by the transmitter self-powered unit, and a computer interface communicatively lined to the data transmission module, wherein when the computer interface is configured for detachably connecting to the computerized device, the data transmission module is powered and ready for wirelessly transmitting data from the computerized device to the display device without consuming power of the computerized device.

Abstract: In an embodiment of the disclosure, there is provided a handheld vision tester for vision self-testing by a user. The handheld vision tester comprises a touchscreen display, a control, and an interface port. The touchscreen display is configured to present different shapes, either statically or dynamically, to the user for the vision self-testing. One of the different shapes may be a modulated version of another similar shape displayed at the same time and includes a modulated edge. The control is configured to allow a user to trigger operations of the tester and allow the user to select one of the different shapes. The handheld vision tester is configured to determine results of the vision self-testing from the user selections and store the results in the handheld vision tester. The interface port is configured to transmit the stored results to a healthcare provider who uses the results to enhance treatment routines.

Abstract: A digital control method is to accurately calculate the real-time addition amount of each dye in the solution replenishment system in the whole dyeing process based on the initial dyeing rate of each dye, and replenish the dye solution according to the real-time addition amount. A digital control system includes an automatic calculation K0,n value unit, a central processing unit and a replenishment pump. The automatic calculation K0,n value unit is composed of a dye solution concentration detection instrument, a sensor I and a BP neural network model. The BP neural network model is a BP neural network trained by a dye database. The automatic calculation K0,n value unit transmits the K0,n value to the central processing unit, calculates the replenishment amount through the central processing unit, and controls the replenishment pump to replenish the solution.