Abstract: A system is provided for communicating between a 3D metrology instrument and a portable computing device via near field communications. In one embodiment, the metrology device is an articulated coordinate measurement machine (AACMM), a laser tracker, a laser scanner or a triangulation scanner, and the portable communications device is a cellular phone or a tablet. The portable device may use the NFC to establish longer range communications modules, to change or establish settings and parameters or control the metrology device.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention disclose an image synthesis method, an image chip, and an image device. The method includes separately obtaining two coordinates, on a first coordinate axis, corresponding to two boundaries that are of each layer in multiple layers of an image frame and that are perpendicular to the first coordinate axis, so as to obtain multiple coordinates corresponding to the multiple layers. The method also includes dividing, by using the multiple coordinates, the image frame into at least two image segments perpendicular to the first coordinate axis; reading, along a direction of the first coordinate axis, the at least two image segments in a time-division manner and according to a scanning sequence. Additionally, the method includes successively performing image synthesis on the at least two image segments according to a time sequence of reading the at least two image segments, so as to generate display data.

Abstract: Provided are imidazolidinedione compounds of formula (I), processes for preparation, uses and pharmaceutically compositions thereof. Said imidazolidinedione compounds possess androgen receptor antagonist activity and can be used for preventing and treating diseases and disorders related to androgen receptor, such as prostate cancer, alopecia, hair regeneration, acne and adolescent acne.

Abstract: An articulated arm coordinate measurement machine is provided with a power supply having multiple power sources. The power supply having an input configured to receive electrical power from an external energy supply and first and second energy storage members. The first energy storage member having a first processing circuit configured to measure at least one first parameter and transmit a first signal to the first electronic circuit. The second energy storage member having a second processing circuit configured to measure at least one second parameter and transmit a second signal to the first electronic circuit. Wherein the power supply is configure to selectively transfer electrical power from at least one of the first and second energy storage members, the power supply further being configured to change the transfer of electrical power from the first and second energy storage members in response to the first signal and second signal.

Abstract: An articulated arm coordinate measurement machine is provided with a power supply having multiple power sources. The power supply having an input configured to receive electrical power from an external energy supply and first and second energy storage members. The first energy storage member having a first processing circuit configured to measure at least one first parameter and transmit a first signal to the first electronic circuit. The second energy storage member having a second processing circuit configured to measure at least one second parameter and transmit a second signal to the first electronic circuit. Wherein the power supply is configure to selectively transfer electrical power from at least one of the first and second energy storage members, the power supply further being configured to change the transfer of electrical power from the first and second energy storage members in response to the first signal and second signal.

Abstract: Disclosed are a passive optical tag, an optical read/write device and an intelligent optical distribution network. The passive optical tag includes: an optical receiver, an optical transmitter, a chip and a photocell, where the optical receiver is connected with the chip and is configured to receive an optical signal, convert the optical signal into an electrical signal and send the electrical signal to the chip; the chip is configured to process the electrical signal and store tag information; the optical transmitter is connected with the chip and is configured to modulate the electrical signal sent by the chip into an optical signal and transmit the optical signal obtained by modulation; and the photocell is configured to convert optical energy into electrical energy and store the electrical energy, and provide electrical energy to the optical receiver, the optical transmitter and the chip.

Abstract: A hot rolled silicon steel producing method comprises: silicon steel slab heating process, rough rolling process and finish rolling process. The heating process comprises a pre-heating stage, a heating stage and a soaking stage. The pre-heating stage satisfies the following formula (1). In the formula, VTp is a temperature increasing rate, in the pre-heating stage, whose unit is ° C./min; t is a total heating time of the slab in the heating furnace, and t=180-240 min; and Tc is an initial temperature when the slab is put into the furnace, whose unit is ° C. By using the foregoing formula, the heating process and the rough rolling process are changed, an occurrence rate of edge defects during the production of the hot rolled silicon steel can be reduced, and the hot rolled silicon steel with good surface quality can be produced. V Tp > 220 ? ? min t × 100 ? ° ? ? C . T C + 200 ? ° ? ? C . × 25 ? ° ? ? C .

Abstract: Provided are imidazolidinedione compounds of formula (I), processes for preparation, uses and pharmaceutically compositions thereof. Said imidazolidinedione compounds possess androgen receptor antagonist activity and can be used for preventing and treating diseases and disorders related to androgen receptor, such as prostate cancer, alopecia, hair regeneration, acne and adolescent acne.

Abstract: An articulated arm coordinate measurement machine is provided with a power supply having multiple power sources. The power supply having an input configured to receive electrical power from an external energy supply and first and second energy storage members. The first energy storage member having a first processing circuit configured to measure at least one first parameter and transmit a first signal to the first electronic circuit. The second energy storage member having a second processing circuit configured to measure at least one second parameter and transmit a second signal to the first electronic circuit. Wherein the power supply is configure to selectively transfer electrical power from at least one of the first and second energy storage members, the power supply further being configured to change the transfer of electrical power from the first and second energy storage members in response to the first signal and second signal.

Abstract: An articulated arm coordinate measurement machine is provided with a configurable arm bus. The arm bus being comprised of a plurality of busses that may be selectively coupled to form one or more logical data communications busses. The logical busses may be configured to allow accessory devices to be coupled to the arm and transmit data at higher speeds and at lower costs than may be possible using data busses having fixed communications protocols. In one embodiment, one or more communications switches may be arranged in the probe end of the arm to selectively combine the busses into a logical bus.

Abstract: A system and method is provided for determining the geographic location of a three-dimensional metrology instrument. The three-dimensional metrology instrument includes a geographic location determination circuit, such as a GPS. The geographic location determination circuit allows the metrology instrument to synchronize the instruments internal clock to allow cooperative measurements with multiple metrology instruments. The geographic location determination circuit further allows for automatic localization of configuration parameters of the metrology instrument. The geographic location determination circuit still further allows for the recording of location when predetermined environmental events occur.

Abstract: In one implementation, a plurality of records included in a transitive closure of a driving record is identified, and a record from the plurality of records or the driving record is determined to satisfy a security rule. The security rule is then applied to the driving record and the plurality of records.

Abstract: A system is provided for communicating between a 3D metrology device and a portable computing device via near field communications. In one embodiment, the metrology device is an articulated coordinate measurement machine (AACMM), a laser tracker, a laser scanner or a triangulation scanner, and the portable communications device is a cellular phone or a tablet. The portable device may use the NFC to establish to change or establish settings and parameters or to replace at least a portion of the operating system used to control the metrology device.

Abstract: A rotary switch device such as that used on the probe end of an articulated arm coordinate measurement machine is provided. The rotary switch having a housing with an axis of rotation. A first actuator is coupled to the housing. A first switch is coupled to the first actuator, the first actuator being configured to selectively close the first switch. A first electrical circuit is provided. A first antenna circuit is electrically coupled the first switch to the first electrical circuit, wherein the first electrical circuit and first antenna circuit cooperate to modulate an operating field when the first switch is closed. A reader circuit is arranged fixed relative to the axis of rotation, the reader circuit including a transmitter configured to emit the operating field and a receiver configured to detect the modulated operating field.

Abstract: A system is provided for communicating between a 3D metrology instrument and a portable computing device via near field communications. In one embodiment, the metrology device is an articulated coordinate measurement machine (AACMM), a laser tracker, a laser scanner or a triangulation scanner, and the portable communications device is a cellular phone or a tablet. The portable device may use the NFC to establish longer range communications modules, to change or establish settings and parameters or control the metrology device.

Abstract: A system is provided for communicating between a 3D metrology instrument and a portable computing device via near field communications. In one embodiment, the metrology device is an articulated coordinate measurement machine (AACMM), a laser tracker, a laser scanner or a triangulation scanner, and the portable communications device is a cellular phone or a tablet. The portable device may use the NFC to determine the configuration of and to configure the metrology instrument.

Abstract: A system is provided for communicating between a 3D metrology instrument and a portable computing device via near field communications. In one embodiment, the metrology device is an articulated coordinate measurement machine (AACMM), a laser tracker, a laser scanner or a triangulation scanner, and the portable communications device is a cellular phone or a tablet. The portable device may use the NFC to establish longer range communications modules, to change or establish settings and parameters or control the metrology device.

Abstract: A system is provided for communicating between a 3D metrology instrument and a portable computing device via near field communications. In one embodiment, the metrology device is an articulated coordinate measurement machine (AACMM), a laser tracker, a laser scanner or a triangulation scanner, and the portable communications device is a cellular phone or a tablet. The portable device may use the NFC to retrieve data stored on a circuit associated with an object to be inspected and use the data to perform an inspection on the object using the metrology device.

Abstract: A method for determining three-dimensional coordinates of an object point on a surface of an object, the method including steps of: providing a source, a projector, and a camera; in each of two instances: spatially modulating source light; sending a modulator pattern of light through the projector lens to form light spots; filtering the spots with a pinhole plate; propagating light from the light spots onto the object to produce a fringe pattern; imaging the object point with a camera lens onto an array point of the photosensitive array to obtain first and second electrical data values from the photosensitive array; and determining the three-dimensional coordinates of the first object point based at least in part on the first electrical data value, the second electrical data value, and a baseline length.

Abstract: A hot rolled silicon steel producing method comprises: silicon steel slab heating process, rough rolling process and finish rolling process. The heating process comprises a pre-heating stage, a heating stage and a soaking stage. The pre-heating stage satisfies the following formula (1). In the formula, VTp is a temperature increasing rate, in the pre-heating stage, whose unit is ° C./min; t is a total heating time of the slab in the heating furnace, and t=180-240 min; and Tc is an initial temperature when the slab is put into the furnace, whose unit is ° C. By using the foregoing formula, the heating process and the rough rolling process are changed, an occurrence rate of edge defects during the production of the hot rolled silicon steel can be reduced, and the hot rolled silicon steel with good surface quality can be produced. V Tp > 220 ? ? min t × 100 ? ° ? ? C . T C + 200 ? ° ? ? C . × 25 ? ° ? ? C .