Abstract: The present invention relates to a control unit for a converter, preferably of a power converter of a wind power installation, in particular of an active rectifier of a power converter of a wind power installation, comprising: a primary control module for specifying a setpoint value for the converter; a first secondary control module for controlling the converter, in particular a first converter module of the converter, which second secondary control module is configured to produce a first control signal according to the setpoint value; a second secondary control module for controlling the converter, in particular a second converter module of the converter, which converter module is connected in parallel with the first converter module, which second secondary control module is configured to produce a second control signal according to the first control signal.

Abstract: A rechargeable lithium battery includes a positive electrode including a positive active material layer; a negative electrode including a negative active material layer; and an electrolyte solution including a non-aqueous organic solvent, a lithium salt, and an additive, wherein the positive active material layer includes a positive active material and carbon nanotubes, the carbon nanotubes are greater than about 0.1 wt % and less than about 3.0 wt % in amount based on a total weight of the positive active material layer, and the additive includes a compound represented by Chemical Formula 1. Details of Chemical Formula 1 are as described in the specification.

Abstract: A system may include one or more drives configured to receive a first alternative current (AC) voltage from a power source and provide a second AC voltage to one or more load devices. The system may further include one or more safety relay devices configured to couple the power source to the one or more drives and a communication device, where the communication device includes a processor. The processor may be configured to receive a first dataset via an Ethernet communication protocol, where the first dataset may include safety connection data indicative of one or more safety commands for controlling one or more operations of the one or more safety relay devices. The processor may further be configured to transmit a second dataset to the one or more safety relay devices via a subnet infrastructure, where the second dataset includes the one or more safety commands.

Abstract: A driver for a nail anchor includes an elongate tool body having a driven end and an opposite nail-driving end. The nail-driving end includes a convexly rounded end of the tool body enabling the driver to drive a nail even when not axially aligned with the nail. The nail-driving end also includes a skirt portion extending around the rounded end to limit lateral displacement of the nail-driving end of the tool body relative to a head of the nail as the driver drives the nail.

Abstract: An item of luggage includes an extendable and retractable handle mechanism having a handle axle to which a grip portion is mechanically connected. An elongate member is mounted to be movable in translation relative to a fixed sheath. A locking/unlocking system is mechanically connected to elongate member and at least partly housed in the sheath. An interface system includes a cam journal and is configured to actuate the locking/unlocking system by the handle axle. The cam journal includes a first end mechanically connected to the handle axle and a second end, opposite the first end, with a transmission tip having a contact face. In a first position of the grip portion, the locking/unlocking system is configured to lock the handle in a selected position. In a second position of the grip portion, obtained by the rotation of the grip portion, the locking/unlocking system is configured to unlock the handle.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a first processing unit and a second processing unit, a first memory unit correspondingly set for the first processing unit and configured for data access by the first processing unit, and a second memory unit correspondingly set for the second processing unit and configured for data access by the second processing unit. The first processing unit occupies at least part of storage space of the second memory unit when a first criteria is met, and/or the second processing unit occupies at least part of storage space of the first memory unit when a second criteria is met.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of treatment units, that is equipment for health care centers that combine, in one unit, a chair and analysis and/or treatment instruments, in addition to various accessories, for example lighting means. The object of the invention in particular is a chair for a treatment unit specifically intended for ophthalmic use, although it does not exclude use in treatment units of other type.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a display device includes a first electrode, a second electrode, a first wiring electrically connected to the first electrode, a second wiring electrically connected to the second electrode, and a controller electrically connected to the first wiring and the second wiring, wherein the first electrode and the second electrode are located in a display area, the first electrode is connected to the first wiring in a position away from the controller than the second electrode, the second electrode is connected to the second wiring in a position closer to the controller than the first electrode, and a number of the first wiring being greater than a number of the second wiring.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to air assemblies having an inflation, a deflation, and a closed state for use with inflatable products, such as air mattresses. Specifically, the present disclosure relates to air assemblies where the configuration of the air assembly can be changed manually by a user by operating a directional control valve to inflate, deflate, or close the inflatable product. The directional control valve may also activate a pump in the inflation and deflation states and deactivate the pump in the closed state.

Abstract: A diagnostic device includes: a calculator that calculates a value related to a capacity of a battery cell based on a result of comparison between a measurement Q-V curve and a reference Q-V curve, the measurement Q-V curve indicating a relation between a voltage and an integrated current amount that are obtained from measurement data of the battery cell. The calculator further calculates at least one of: an amount of capacity deterioration caused by a voltage difference between the measurement Q-V curve and the reference Q-V curve by multiplying an inclination of the measurement Q-V curve by the voltage difference, and a temporary maximum capacity after capacity deterioration caused by a change in the inclination of the measurement Q-V curve to an inclination of the reference Q-V curve.

Abstract: Provided is a transmission control method for transmitting stations which are connected to a wireless communication partner receiving station by non-orthogonal multiple access, and each of which is capable of transmitting a same signal successively to the receiving station by repetition for a predetermined number of times at a predetermined cycle which is common to the transmitting stations. In this method, an information processing apparatus calculates an initial value of transmitting power to be assigned to each of the transmitting stations, so that the better a reception quality at the receiving station the higher the initial value, and that a power difference required between transmitting stations can be ensured, and calculates a number of times of repetition of a first transmitting station, to which the maximum initial value of the transmitting power is assigned, out of transmitting stations, based on an index value of the reception quality.

Abstract: A virtual image display device and a setting method for an input interface are provided. The virtual image display device includes a virtual image display and a handheld electronic device. The virtual image display executes an application to provide multiple prompt commands to perform a setting action of the input interface. The handheld electronic device displays the input interface and receives multiple input touch actions corresponding to each of the prompt commands through the input interface in the setting action. The virtual image display calculates multiple effective touch areas respectively corresponding to the prompt commands according to a position distribution of each input touch action corresponding to each of the prompt commands.

Abstract: The subject invention provides methods for the chemical synthesis of racemic arsinothricin (D,L-AST), the novel organoarsenical antibiotic. One is by condensation of the 2-chloroethyl(methyl)arsinic acid with acetamidomalonate, and the second involves reduction of the N-acetyl-protected derivative of hydroxyarsinothricin (AST-OH) and subsequent methylation of the resulting sodium salt of trivalent arsenic intermediate with methyl iodide. The enzyme AST N-acetyltransferase (ArsN1) was utilized to purify L-AST from racemic AST. This expedient chemical synthesis of AST provides a source of this novel antibiotic for future drug development.

Abstract: in a heat treatment method for a tubular shaft for a drive shaft having a ball spline structure for a plunging and an undercut region with a reduced diameter, a carburizing-austempering is performed such that a deep portion hardness of the undercut region is a value between HRC 35 to HRC 50.

Abstract: Systems and methods can include wearable, non-invasive ultrasound modalities for treating a variety of medical conditions, including but not limited to peripheral vascular disease. The modality could be therapeutic ultrasound (TUS), and be configured to promote angiogenesis within a patient via stimulation of cavitation and shear stress, among other mechanisms.

Abstract: A system and method for selecting an algorithm for monitoring alarm conditions based on a detector orientation and position. A method may include determining a position and orientation of a smoke detector, selecting an algorithm for performing detection of an alarm condition, and operating the smoke detector using the selected algorithm.

Abstract: A light emitting display device includes an organic layer positioned on a substrate and including an anode connection opening, an anode positioned on the organic layer and having electrical connection through the anode connection opening, a black pixel defining layer including an anode exposing opening exposing the anode and including a black-colored organic material, a cathode positioned on the black pixel defining layer and the anode, and an encapsulation layer covering the cathode. The anode includes an anode center portion overlapping the anode exposing opening and having a triple layer structure, and an anode peripheral portion extending from the anode center portion and including a transparent conductive material. The triple-layer structure includes a lower layer and an upper layer that include a transparent conductive material, and a middle layer that includes a metal material and reflects light.

Abstract: A system comprising methods and apparatuses is provided for managing and optimizing shopping lists, purchased items, shopping visits, delivery schedules and reducing food waste. This system stores shopping lists of a user or shopping lists shared between a group of users. Upon entering the user to a certain vicinity where there is a store that sells an item which is pending on the shopping lists, the system sends reminding alerts to the user. Upon checking out from the store, the system marks as purchased on the shopping lists the purchased items. Upon storing the purchased items in associated containers, the system stores the locations of the items and updates the remaining amount of each of the items each time the user consumes part of each item. The system predicts the most optimized time of purchase and amount of the items to be purchased such that the least amount of food waste would occur and the least amount of delivery or shopping trips would be needed.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes: a first semiconductor chip including a first coil that generates a magnetic field signal; a wiring board including a second coil, a third coil, and a twisted pair wiring, the second coil being disposed to face the first coil and receiving the magnetic field signal generated by the first coil, the twisted pair wiring connecting the second coil with the third coil; and a second semiconductor chip including a fourth coil disposed to face the third coil and receiving a magnetic field signal generated by the third coil.

Abstract: A parking assistance device includes an obstacle detection unit configured to detect an obstacle around a vehicle, a boundary detection unit configured to detect a boundary of a parking section, and a target position determination unit configured to determine a target position of a movement route of the vehicle based on the detected boundary. The target position determination unit recognizes, as a wheel stopper, the obstacle detected in a detection area that is set at a position in the parking section on a back side of an entrance and exit of the parking section based on the detected boundary, regardless of a height of the obstacle.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an apparatus for crystal growth. The apparatus may include a furnace chamber a temperature field device placed at least partially into the furnace chamber. The furnace chamber may be a non-closed structure, and the temperature field device may be sealed.

Abstract: A blower may include a first case and a second case provided above the first case and having a first tower and a second tower that have a passage therebetween. A display assembly is received in the second case at a position that does not interfere with air flowing in the passage. An inner surface of the second tower and an outer surface of a diffuser define a space in which the display assembly is received.

Abstract: The invention provides a substrate for producing cell aggregates provided with a spot(s) comprising a copolymer containing recurring units derived from monomers represented by the following formulae (I) and (II): wherein Ua1, Ua2, Ra1, Ra2 and Rb are as defined herein, on a substrate having an ability to inhibit adhesion of cells, wherein a completion time of forming cell aggregates after seeding cells is within 20 hours.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, systems, and articles of manufacture for modifying a machine learning model are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a supervised branch inserter to insert a supervised branch into a machine learning model at an identified location, a first cluster generator to generate a first cluster of the inserted supervised branch using a first clustering technique, a second cluster generator to generate a second cluster of the inserted supervised branch using a second clustering technique, the second clustering technique different from the first clustering technique, a cluster joiner to join the first cluster and the second cluster to form a clustering block, the clustering block appended to an end of the supervised branch, and a propagation strategy executor to execute a propagation training strategy to modify a parameter of the machine learning model.

Abstract: Some embodiments may include a nanosecond pulser comprising a plurality of solid state switches; a transformer having a stray inductance, Ls, a stray capacitance, Cs, and a turn ratio n; and a resistor with a resistance, R, in series between the transformer and the switches. In some embodiments, the resonant circuit produces a Q factor according to Q = 1 R ? L s C s , and the nanosecond pulser produces an output voltage Vout from an input voltage Vin, according to Vout=QnVin.

Abstract: Caprolactam-derived solvents for use as processing solvents and/or coalescing agents for polyurethane dispersions (PUDs). The caprolactam-derived solvents are suitable for processing solvents and coalescing agents in PUDs created through traditional PUD manufacturing processes or as coalescing agents in PUDs created through solvent-free PUD manufacturing processes. Blends of more than one caprolactam-derived solvent may be used as the processing solvent and/or coalescing agent.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods, devices, and systems used for the treatment of and/or promoting recovery from various neurological disorders and conditions, including epilepsy and other seizure disorders and movement and other related disorders, as well as for the treatment of mood, anxiety, post traumatic stress disorder, and cognitive and behavioral disorders (collectively, neuropsychiatric disorders) via stimulation of the superficial elements of the trigeminal nerve.

Abstract: Disclosed are techniques for processing image data. In some aspects, a three-dimensional model can be determined corresponding to an object in an input image. Based on the three-dimensional model, an estimated focal length can be determined that corresponds to the input image. An estimated depth associated with the object in the input image can be calculated based on the estimated focal length and an input image focal length.

Abstract: A curable composition is disclosed. The curable composition comprises (I) an epoxide-functional silicone-acrylate polymer and (II) an aminosiloxane. The epoxide-functional silicone-acrylate polymer comprises acrylate-derived monomeric units comprising siloxane moieties, epoxide-functional moieties, and optionally, hydrocarbyl moieties, and the aminosiloxane comprises an average of at least two amine functional groups per molecule. A method of preparing the curable composition is also disclosed, and includes reacting (A) an acryloxy-functional organosilicon component, (B) an epoxy-functional acrylate component, and optionally (C) an acrylate component, to give the epoxide-functional silicone-acrylate polymer (I), and combining the epoxide-functional silicone-acrylate polymer (I) with the aminosiloxane (II). An aminosiloxane-silicone-acrylate copolymer prepared with the composition, a cured product comprising the same, and methods of preparing the same, are also disclosed.

Abstract: Provided are an electronic component, a lead part connection structure, and a lead part connection method which can reduce damage of a lead part and improve joint strength. In this lead part connection structure, a lead part (3) made of a conductor and a conductive wire (5) made of a plurality of core wires (52) are connected to each other through welding, wherein the lead part (3) and the conductive wire (5) are connected to each other through welding in a condition in which the lead part (3) is fitted into the plurality of core wires (52) of the conductive wire (5). In the conductive wire (5), the core wires (52) are not integrated with each other in advance through welding.

Abstract: The pixel circuit of the present disclosure includes: a light emitting module configured to emit light; a driving module configured to drive the light emitting module to emit light based on a driving voltage in a luminescence stage; a storage module configured to maintain and provide the driving voltage to the driving module in the luminescence stage; a first transistor, having a first electrode coupled to a position from which the driving module acquires the driving voltage; a second transistor, having a first electrode coupled to the first electrode of the first transistor, and a second electrode being not directly coupled to a signal source; and a voltage stabilizing capacitor, having a first electrode coupled to the second electrode of the second transistor, and a second electrode coupled to a constant voltage signal source.

Abstract: We have developed novel shear-thinning biomaterials using silica nanoparticles, gelatin-based polymers and small molecules such as doxorubicin. Shear-thinning biomaterial technology offers enables polymers and drugs loaded inside such polymers to be easily delivered directly through catheters into target area for use, for example, in cancer therapy and immunotherapy. When a force above a certain threshold is applied to inject such materials, they “thin” and behaves as a semi-solid, allowing the material to readily flow through a catheter. When the force is removed, the material instantly becomes a soft solid with significant cohesive properties that prevent it from dislodging or breaking up.

Abstract: Provided are compositions and methods for controlled release of macromolecules (such as proteins and polypeptides). The composition comprises at least a first hydrogel forming polymer and at least a second hydrogel forming polymer. Also provided are methods for preparing and using the composition.

Abstract: A wireless station is allocated use of a time slot in a given direction, uplink or downlink, on a given channel. The wireless station monitors for presence of wireless energy during a portion of the time slot. Based on a detected level of the wireless energy in the time slot, the wireless station controls transmission of wireless communications in a direction opposite to the configured direction in a remaining part of the time slot.

Abstract: A method of repairing a composite blade. The composite blade includes a metal work bonded to a composite part through an adhesive layer. The method includes determining a locally damaged portion of the metal work, and removing a bullet portion corresponding to the locally damaged portion. The method further includes detaching, debonding, and removing a first wing portion from the composite part to obtain a first exposed surface portion. The method further includes detaching, debonding, and removing a second wing portion from the composite part to obtain a second exposed surface portion. The method further includes reconditioning the first and second exposed surface portions to obtain first and second reconditioned surface portions, respectively, and applying first and second adhesive layers to the first and second reconditioned surface portions respectively. The method further includes bonding a metal work patch to the first and second adhesive layers.

Abstract: A semiconductor structure and its fabrication method are provided. The semiconductor structure includes: a substrate including a base substrate, fins, and an isolation structure; a first dielectric layer; gate structures in the first dielectric layer, where each gate structure includes a gate electrode layer and a gate dielectric layer; air spacers and second spacers on sidewalls of gate electrode layers, where the air spacers are located between the gate electrode layers and the second spacers to expose the sidewalls of the gate electrode layers and the second spacers; source/drain layers in the fins at sides of each gate structure; first conductive structures in the first dielectric layer and on the source/drain layers; and a second dielectric layer on the first dielectric layer and the gate structures, located on the air spacers. The air spacers are also located between the first conductive structures and the gate electrode layers.

Abstract: The present teaching relates to a method, system, and programming for content personalization. A request is received from a user to obtain a content item. Information indicative of a literacy-level of the user is obtained and the content item to be provided to the user is retrieved. The content item is modified by updating information included in the content item based on the literacy-level of the user to generate an updated content item. The updated content item is provided to the user in response to the request.

Abstract: An electronic gaming device comprises a display and a game controller. The game controller sets a count limit for each reel bearing special symbols, the special symbols being borne by up to m?1 reels of a first set of reels. For each base game round, the game controller selects a plurality of symbols. For each occurrence of the special symbol within the displayed symbols, for the reel on which the special symbol appears, control the display to display an increment of a counter up to the count limit for the reel, wherein the count persists for the base game rounds. For a feature game round, the game controller further performs a wild reel substitution for each reel where the reel count satisfies an eligibility criterion to provide a second set of reels. A visual indicator of increased opportunities to win may be displayed for each established extended wild reel eligibility.

Abstract: An electronic component comprises a magnetic substrate, a multilayer body including a plurality of insulator layers, and a plurality of coils extending inside the multilayer body. When a first magnetic substrate is viewed toward a third positive direction, an outer edge of the first magnetic substrate includes a linear side. Also, a cutout is recessed inward from the side. When a direction along the side is taken as a first direction and a direction perpendicular to the first direction is taken as a second direction when the first magnetic substrate is viewed toward the third positive direction, a maximum dimension of the cutout in the first direction is different from a maximum dimension of the cutout in the second direction.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present application disclose a fingerprint identification apparatus and an electronic device, which can simplify an optical path laminated structure and processing process, thereby improving efficiency of mass production. The fingerprint identification apparatus includes: a fingerprint sensor chip; an infrared radiation cut filter layer provided above the fingerprint sensor chip; a light blocking layer provided on an upper surface of the infrared radiation cut filter layer by means of coating film, the light blocking layer being provided with a first hole array, and cross sections of holes in the first hole array being inverse trapezoid; a light transmitting dielectric layer including first color filter units, the first color filter units being formed in part of the holes in the first hole array to cover the part of the holes; and a microlens array provided above the light transmitting dielectric layer.

Abstract: A method of operation of a compute system comprising: determining a potential ignition-on event from an on-board diagnostics; receiving a message group from the on-board diagnostic based on the potential ignition-on event; determining a match between a footprint and the message group; identifying a vehicle make-model-year based on the match and the footprint; decoding a vehicle identification based on the vehicle make-model-year and the footprint; and communicating the vehicle make-model-year, the vehicle identification, or a combination thereof for displaying on a device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrochemical device comprising a) a positive electrode, b) a negative electrode, c) a separator, and d) a liquid electrolyte, wherein at least one of said positive electrode and said negative electrode is a gelled electrode comprising an electronic conductive substrate and directly adhered onto the electronic conductive substrate, at least one layer of a gelled electrode-forming composition, and wherein the d) liquid electrolyte comprises at least one organic carbonate and/or at least one ionic liquid, and at least one metal salt. The present invention also relates to a process for manufacturing an electrochemical device comprising at least one gelled electrode.

Abstract: The invention relates to a bullet, which comprises a bullet body and a bullet tip, which bullet body of the bullet is a solid body bullet body and made of lead-free metal, advantageously of copper, most advantageously extremely pure copper, which bullet tip of the bullet is made of polymer material, advantageously of POM (polyoxymethylene). The bullet body of the bullet comprises an inner central opening with inner grooves located radially spaced apart at the circumference of the inner central opening. The bullet tip of the bullet comprises a tip end part, tip end grooves and a tip end central bridge, and the bullet tip is located in the inner central opening of the bullet body such, that the tip end part of the bullet tip is outside the bullet body.

Abstract: Various aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to wireless communication. In some aspects, a user equipment (UE) may receive, from a base station, configuration information indicating a set of component carriers (CCs) associated with the UE. The UE may receive, from the base station, a message that activates or deactivates one or more CCs of the set of CCs. The UE may communicate, with the base station, after receiving the message, using one or more activated CCs of the set of CCs over a tuned radio frequency (RF) bandwidth that is based on receiving the message and based on the one or more activated CCs. Numerous other aspects are provided.

Abstract: A method for analyzing an environment that can include conducting a subterranean operation within an environment, obtaining sensor data from one or more sensors configured to monitor the environment, identifying an actual well activity within the environment based on the sensor data, identifying an individual within the environment based on the sensor data, and calculating an adherence score for the actual well activity based at least in part on an adherence score of the individual performing a task in the environment.

Abstract: A method for the performance-enhancing driver assistance of a road vehicle on a track comprising the steps of: determining, in use, the current position and the current orientation of the road vehicle on the track by means of a tracking device; identifying an optimal trajectory in relation to the conformation of the track and/or to the road vehicle; determining, in use, a relative position of the road vehicle with respect to the optimal trajectory by identifying a longitudinal relative position on the optimal trajectory; suggesting to the driver, by means of one or more colours emitted or assumed by a light interface device, depending on the longitudinal relative position, one or more actions to be performed to vary a longitudinal dynamic of the road vehicle in order to perform a mission optimising the performance on the track.

Abstract: An aerosol generating device and an operation method thereof are disclosed. The aerosol generating device may include a heater for heating an aerosol generating material, a battery for supplying power to the heater, and a controller for dividing a preheating period for preheating the heater into a plurality of sections and controlling so that more power is supplied to the heater in a first section than in a second section among the plurality of sections.

Abstract: A radio-frequency PA Mid device has a transmitting port and a plurality of antenna ports, and includes: a power amplifier having an input terminal connected to the transmitting port to perform a power amplification processing on a received radio-frequency signal; a first filtering unit connected to an output terminal of the power amplifier to perform a filtering processing on the received radio-frequency signal; and a multi-channel selection switch including at least one first terminal and a plurality of second terminals. One first terminal is connected to the first filtering unit, and the second terminals are connected to the antenna ports in a one-to-one correspondence to selectively switch on a transmitting path between the transmitting port and any one of the plurality of antenna ports, for transmitting the radio-frequency signal and supporting a function of polling transmission of a Sounding Reference Signal among the plurality of antenna ports.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for processing recycled concrete aggregate (RCA).

Abstract: A processor derives a bone part image of a subject including a bone part from a first radiation image and a second radiation image acquired by imaging the subject with radiation having different energy distributions, derives a bone density image representing bone density in a bone region of the subject from the bone part image, derives a trabecula image representing a trabecula structure from the first radiation image, the second radiation image, or the bone part image, and superimposes the trabecula image on the bone density image to display the trabecula image and the bone density image.