Abstract: A method is provided for automatically predicting the emotional effect produced by a video game sequence, comprising labeling sequences of the game by automatically generating descriptors at time sequences of the game, the labeling comprising applying digital processing to the audio stream of the video game sequence using a neural network architecture and an NLP coding layer, to extract a first series of timestamped descriptors, and applying digital processing to the video stream to provide a second series of timestamped descriptors for characterizing the scenes of each image of the video stream, and transmitting them as M-tuples to a neural network. The method also comprises processing biosignals to extract timestamped signals and transmit them as N-tuples to a neural network and processing the M-tuples corresponding to the timestamped descriptors and the N-tuples to provide at least one indicator predicting the emotional state brought about by a type of audiovisual sequence.

Abstract: Systems, processes and device configurations are provided for microphone input devices. A microphone input device can include a plurality of feedback elements positioned along a body and a controller to control the plurality of feedback elements based on feedback from a gaming device. The controller can detect voice input, communicate voice input to the gaming device, and receive feedback for control of the plurality of feedback elements to communicate how well the user is performing. Similarly, the microphone input device may provide haptic feedback in the form of aiding or providing hints for a user. Feedback and haptic output to a user may improve the accessibility of users for gaming devices and singing applications. Processes are provided for controlling a microphone input device including control of feedback elements in response to one or more of voice input, media and a gaming device.

Abstract: A convenient system with replacement hardware is provided for rendering scents within a computing environment. In some implementations, a scent cartridge unit is provided that is replaceable within a scent-rendering hardware unit that is computer-controlled to render one or more scents to be experienced by a user. The scent-rendering hardware unit includes one or more aerosol generators that are adapted to release individual scents. In some implementations, more than one scent may be released at the same time, rendering a complex scent. In some implementations, base scent material may be provided within multiple aerosol generators within an array, and the base scent material may be released in predetermined amounts, durations, and intensities depending on the desired scent. The array may be electronically driven by signals provided by driver circuitry.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an information processing device that is connected, in a wireless or wired manner, to an input device including a left-side holding part having a left-side vibrator and a right-side holding part having a right-side vibrator, the information processing device including one or more processors having hardware. The one or more processors arrange a focus in a screen, receive directional input transmitted from the input device, move the focus on the basis of the received directional input, and cause the left-side vibrator and/or the right-side vibrator to vibrate according to the movement of the focus.

Abstract: Described herein is a cloud-based gaming system in which graphics processing operations of a cloud-based game can be performed on a client device. Client-based graphics processing can be enabled in response to a determination that the client includes a graphics processor having a performance that exceeds a minimum threshold. When a game is remotely executed and streamed to a client, the client is configurable to provide network feedback that can be used to adjust execution and/or encoding for the game.

Abstract: Disclosed are a game control method, an electronic device and a computer-readable storage medium. In response to a first operation on an object control in a virtual scene, a virtual object corresponding to the object control is displayed in an object display area in a battle area of the virtual scene, and a skill control is displayed in a control display area where the object control is placed. In response to a second operation on the skill control, an apply range and an indicator of a first target skill corresponding to the skill control are displayed in the battle area, and the virtual object is controlled to apply the first target skill in accordance with the indicator.

Abstract: A method for creating compact visual representations, or renderings, of elimination tournament draws. The method generates a compact rendering for a more inclusive bracket by composing the pair of compact renderings of its two included brackets of the previous round, along the direction designated for the more inclusive bracket's round, and always alternating the direction of composition, between horizontal and vertical, from one round to the next. The rendering of the draw is the same as that of the Final bracket. The method has the advantage of creating draw renderings that fit entirely on commonly used visual displays, such as a paper sheet or a computer display, allowing functionality that requires all the elements to be in view together, with a structure that gives the viewer more clues with respect to the relations between the draw elements.

Abstract: In a competitive game between attacker and a defender, and each character associated with each attacker is movable over a game space created by the defender, based on operations by an attacker. An attacker operating a character acquires a specific object in the game space due to the character having reached the specific object. A winning condition for the attacker acquired the specific object is satisfied and a competitive play is ended for the attacker acquired the specific object, while continuing other competitive plays for the other attackers. A winning condition for the defender is satisfied and ending the competitive play for all of the defender and the attackers in case that the specific objects that remain not yet acquired by the attackers has not yet reached a predetermined status until a predetermined time elapses from start of the competitive play.

Abstract: A non-transitory computer readable storage medium according to the present invention stores a computer program causing a control unit of a game device to function as the following devices, the game device providing a soccer game that causes a player on the defense side to execute a charge action under automatic control when a continuous pressing operation is executed on an L2 button of a controller. Namely, the computer program causes the control unit to function as a device that, when an operation is inputted after the hand of the player on the defense side reaches a player on the offense side during the charge action, acquires the result of the operation, and if the operation is an operation on an L stick, causes the player on the defense side to execute an opponent moving action that moves the player on the offense side in the operation direction of the operation, so that the operation is reflected in the charge action.

Abstract: A method and system to generate first data of a first golfer, wherein the first data comprises at least one of a height, a weight, or golf-related performance data of the first golfer. Second data of a virtual representation of a second golfer is generated, wherein the second data is based on historical performance data associated with the second golfer. A comparison of the first data and the second data is generated. Based at least in part on a display of the comparison, a selection of the second golfer from a set of competitors is generated. Based on the first data and the second data, a simulation of a golf competition involving the first golfer and the virtual representation of the second golfer is generated and a winner of the golf competition is indicated.

Abstract: The present invention provides a system for trading and crafting non-fungible digital tokens and playing a fantasy game using the non-fungible digital tokens, over a computer network. The system includes a blockchain network including a register for storing information related to the non-fungible digital tokens. The system further includes a minting module configured to mint the tokens. Further, the system includes a bundle generator module configured to generate bundles of the minted tokens. The system further includes a fantasy application that includes a trading module facilitates the users to buy and sell the tokens. The application further includes a crafting module that is configured to facilitate the users to craft the tokens of higher rarity using the tokens of lower rarity. The application includes a fantasy team generator module for allowing the users to create a fantasy team using said tokens and play the fantasy game.

Abstract: A portable gaming console and method of use, the gaming console including: an enclosure; a controller housed in the enclosure and including a processor and a non-transitory computer readable medium; a main display housed in a lid of the enclosure and in data communication with the controller; and a sub-display housed in the enclosure and in data communication with the controller, wherein the sub-display is configured to be folded out of the enclosure, wherein the gaming console is configured to run a game using the controller and to display the game on the main display and supplemental game data on the sub-display.

Abstract: A handheld videogame controller is configured to receive and securely hold a handheld videogame console (e.g., a Nintendo Switch console). The handheld videogame controller is configured to electronically connect directly to the videogame console (e.g., via a USB-C port of the console) to reduce latency and other connectivity issues. The handheld videogame controller includes a locking mechanism configured to securely hold the console within a docking bay of the controller, such that the console remains directly electronically connected to the controller during use. This facilitates a user moving the controller and the console as a single unit, without the console falling out of the controller unexpectedly. In some examples, the controller includes a thumbstick assembly including a thumbstick top removably coupled to a thumbstick base by a self-holding tapered connection (e.g., a Morse taper) to facilitate precise alignment and transmission of torque from the thumbstick top to the thumbstick base.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a video switching gamepad and a circuit thereof. The video switching gamepad includes a housing. The video switching gamepad further includes a video switching module which is arranged in the housing and can project, when a user plays a game, a picture displayed on a screen of a console to another screen for displaying, output USB data and freely switch the picture back to the screen of the console. The video switching gamepad of the present disclosure fills the blank that there is no plug and play protection controller for SWITCH series games, and also improves the user experience and the comfort of the user.

Abstract: A programmable toy is disclosed. The programmable toy includes a head member, a body member, a joint connecting the head and body members, one or more servo motors, a plurality of strings, a mobile application, and programmable instructions in the mobile application to allow the programmable toy to move on its own.

Abstract: A soft and squeezable bath toy set for young children for use in bathtubs and/or pools is disclosed. The bath toy set includes containers, each container having a body, an inlet and an outlet. Each container includes a mounting member for connecting the container to a wall. The bath toy set includes a T-shaped pipe, angled connecting pipes and a tube assembly. The tube assembly includes a tube holder holding tubes. The tube holder includes a tube mounting member for connecting the tube holder to the wall. The containers position in different configurations and the tube assembly positions underneath the containers. The T-shaped pipe or the angled connecting pipes interchangeably connect the outlet of the containers above, and the inlet of the containers or the tubes below. The containers at the top receive water through the inlet and water flows down via the outlet into the container or the tubes positioned underneath via the T-shaped pipe and/or the angled connecting pipes.

Abstract: In an aspect, a toy assembly is provided, and includes a housing and a toy vehicle inside the housing. The housing has a movable housing portion, and at least one functional element that is movable and is separate from the movable housing portion. The toy vehicle has a drive wheel that, when driven in a first rotational direction causes the drive wheel to drive movement of the functional element so as to carry out a function without driving movement of the toy vehicle towards the movable housing portion, and when driven in a second rotational direction causes the drive wheel to drive the vehicle towards the movable housing portion.

Abstract: A fusible toy bead is formed by blending a pigment serving as a colorant into a water-soluble resin. The fusible toy bead includes a surface. The surface includes: a textured region having a textured surface with irregularities; and a smooth region having a smooth surface. The textured region has a texturing depth such that the textured surface is smoothed when the irregularities dissolve in water.

Abstract: A device for charging photoluminescent objects is disclosed herein. The device is particularly used for charging phosphorescent, or ‘glow-in-the-dark’ flying discs. In some embodiments, the device includes a body having a disc-like shape with a generally planar profile; a light source disposed within the body and configured to emit a light able to be absorbed by phosphors in the photoluminescent flying discs; and a power supply port configured to connect the light source with an external power supply. In some embodiments, the external power supply is a portable battery. The device is preferably able to charge two photoluminescent flying discs simultaneously.

Abstract: A light matrix building block for a modular toy or educational construction set, which comprises a plurality of separate light emitting elements and is configured to control the colour and intensity of each of the light emitting elements individually, and receive and decode digital information to regulate the colour and intensity of each of the light emitting elements, wherein the digital information to regulate the colour and intensity of a light emitting element in the plurality of light emitting elements is encoded in a single byte of information. Also, a modular toy or educational construction set comprising the light matrix building block and a building block device, and a method of communication between a light matrix building block and a building block device.

Abstract: A magnetic play devise that allows the user the opportunity to discover, experience, explore and experiment with the invisible push and pull forces of magnetic fields in a fun way.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for vaporizing liquid from a liquid source into the surrounding environment, are disclosed, where the apparatus comprises at least one manifold comprising at least one liquid port formed by a through-hole and at least one ridge structure, wherein the liquid port is in fluid communication with the liquid source and the one ridge structure At least one vaporization port is included in a planar structure connecting a first side of the structure to a second side, in fluid communication with the at least one ridge structure and the surrounding environment, wherein fluid flow through the liquid and vaporization ports is substantially perpendicular to the plane of the structure, and the ridge structures are substantially parallel to the plane of the structure. At least one heating element is present that is in thermal communication to the at least one vaporization port and at least one ridge structure.

Abstract: An electrowetting effect-based solar-driven high efficiency humidification system and a working method. A photovoltaic power generation module and an electrowetting high efficiency humidification module are combined, which conform to a solar energy transfer principle in a PV/T device, while liquid droplets are also sprayed at regular intervals on an upper surface of a heat exchange flow channel in the PV/T device, the principles of acceleration of liquid droplet internal flow and a change to surface hydrophilicity/hydrophobicity by electrowetting technology are used, liquid drop evaporation is accelerated, and highly efficient humidification of air is achieved. By means of coupled utilization of electrowetting technology and a PV/T system, water is saved while a large amount of moist air and clean electric energy which can be used for actual production are obtained.

Abstract: A system includes an evaporator having sensors and selectable operational parameters and a controller configured to receive data and determine operational configuration for the evaporator. Selectable parameters relate to system heating, liquid flow rate, air flow rate, and environmental data.

Abstract: A method and an oil purification system for purification of contaminated oil, wherein said contaminated oil comprises at least a light phase comprising oil and a heavy phase comprising water, said method comprising the steps of: —adding droplets of heavy phase into the contaminated oil; and —separating the light phase and the heavy phase of the contaminated oil in a separation device.

Abstract: A wastewater filter includes a vessel having a bottom and a side wall that cooperate to define a filter space. A first filter media is positioned within the filter space to define a first media layer, and a second filter media different from the first filter media is positioned within the filter space above the first media layer to define a second media layer, the first media layer and the second media layer cooperating to define an interface plane. A draft tube is positioned within the second media layer and has a first end positioned a first non-zero distance above the interface plane, and a second end disposed a second non-zero distance from a top surface of the second media layer. A backwash fluid line is positioned to inject a backwash fluid into the first filter media, and a backwash gas line is positioned to inject a backwash gas into the draft tube.

Abstract: Filter media, methods of manufacturing and filters are disclosed. The filter media comprises thermally splittable fibers to reduce the fiber size of at least some components of the fibers within the filter media. This reduced fiber size increases the overall efficiency of such filters at capturing contaminants, particularly those contaminants having a size range of about 0.1 to about 10 microns, without compromising other important characteristics of the filters. A filter media comprises one or more bicomponent fibers each having first and second components. The first component comprises a thermoplastic elastomer material and a thermoplastic material and has a higher shrinkage ratio/percentage/rate than the second component such that at least a portion of the first component separates from the second component upon the application of heat or thermal energy to the fiber.

Abstract: A metal foam-based filtration system and method for removing sub-micron particles and contaminants from a gas or fluid flow with the use of ultralow density metal nanowire meshes that have nanometer to micron scale pores for trapping air/fluid-borne particulates. Filters can use metal foams and coated metal foams alone or in tandem. The size and density of pores in the foam can be adjusted with synthesis conditions. Foams with pore size gradients promote the trapping of different sized particulates at different regions of a foam. Multiple rounds of electrodeposition increase the surface area and curvature of a nanowire mesh and strengthen the mesh. A metal and/or a coated metal foam can act as a catalyst or substrate for absorption or adsorption. Varying certain parameters can also impact the quality of the foam. Additionally, nanoparticles of about 300 nm in size can be directly incorporated into the foams.

Abstract: Provided is a technology for preventing leakage of mist through a gap in a mist collector. A mist collector configured to collect mist generated in processing of a workpiece includes: a rotary filter configured to catch the mist; a drive unit configured to drive the rotary filter in such a manner as to rotate about a rotation axis passing through the center of the rotary filter; and a housing including a tubular portion. The housing houses the rotary filter in the tubular portion. A radial direction of the rotary filter is orthogonal to an inner surface of the tubular portion. An inflow preventing mechanism configured to prevent the mist from flowing into a gap between the tubular portion and the rotary filter is provided in housing.

Abstract: A honeycomb filter includes a pillar-shaped honeycomb structure having a porous partition wall disposed so as to surround a plurality of cells which serve as a fluid through channel extending from a first end face to a second end face; a plugging portion provided at either an end on the first end face side or the second end face side of the cell; and a catalyst for purifying exhaust gas that is loaded on the partition wall; wherein, in the state where the catalyst is not loaded, the partition wall has a pore volume of 0.07 to 0.30 cc/g of pores having a pore diameter of 10 ?m or less, an average pore diameter of 11 to 23 ?m, and a porosity of 56 to 65%.

Abstract: A filter for filtering an air flow, including a filter element with a bellows made of a pleated filter medium, wherein a coil arrangement is integrated into the filter element. A surface of the filter element is provided with the coil arrangement for inducing an electrical voltage. The surface having the coil arrangement is a surface of the bellows on an untreated gas side.

Abstract: A method of treating environmental air by a supply vehicle configured to communicate with external interfaces via a first communication channel and a second communication channel, the method including: receiving, on a supply vehicle and via the second communication channel, a request for treatment; determining, by a control circuit of the supply vehicle, that an air treatment system has an additional treatment capacity available; sending, from the supply vehicle and via the second communication channel, an acknowledgement, wherein the first communication channel has a lower latency than the second communication channel; and by the control circuit of the supply vehicle, controlling the air treatment system of the supply vehicle to increase treatment capacity. Air treatment system and vehicle configured to carry out the method.

Abstract: A filter element for filtering air has a filter body with a folded filter medium provided with fold edges. A first side strip made of a fibrous material is provided, wherein the first side strip has a seal section, wherein the seal section seals the filter body at a first end face extending transversely to the fold edges of the filter medium, and wherein the first side strip has also a first tab projecting away from the seal section and extending in a direction of the fold edges. A circumferential seal engages around the first tab. An air filter is provided with such a filter element. A filter device provided with a flow channel permitting an air flow therethrough has such a filter element disposed therein, wherein the filter element extends perpendicularly to a direction of the air flow through the flow channel.

Abstract: A smoke-capturing device is disclosed. The smoke-capturing device can include a cap comprising an inlet and a first cavity; a particulate filter arranged in the first cavity; a second filter assembly arranged in the first cavity, wherein the second filter assembly comprises a first housing connected to a second housing, a second cavity being formed by the first housing and the second housing, a second seal being formed between the cap and the second filter assembly by the arrangement of the second filter assembly in the cavity, a first seal being formed between the first housing and the second housing; a first screen arranged in the second cavity; a gas and/or vapor filter arranged in the second cavity; and a second screen arranged in the second cavity, the gas and/or vapor filter being arranged inward from the first screen, and the second screen.

Abstract: A liquid-washing air purifying and disinfecting device comprises a water storage body, the water storage body is filled with water at the bottom, a first air outlet is arranged on the upper part of its sidewall, and an air inlet is arranged on the middle part of its sidewall; a circulating water device comprises a water pump and an outlet pipe, the water pump is arranged at the center of the bottom of the water storage body, the outlet pipe is vertically arranged, and its bottom is connected to the water pump, the water outlet of the outlet pipe extends upward into the middle of the water storage body; a filtering device comprises multiple annular filter layers, the annular filter layers are located above the water surface, the air inlet is arranged below the annular filter layers and above the water surface.

Abstract: A canister comprises an outer case, an inner case arranged inside the outer case, and a first adsorption chamber arranged in the inner case, a second adsorption chamber arranged in the inner case between the first adsorption chamber and an atmosphere port, a first adsorbent accommodated in the first adsorption chamber, a second adsorbent accommodated in the second adsorption chamber, and a plate-shaped filter arranged between the second adsorbent and the atmosphere port. The filter comprises a first plate surface in contact with the second adsorbent, a second plate surface in contact with the outer case, and a side surface connecting the first plate surface and the second plate surface to each other. At least one of the second plate surface or the side surface comprises an open portion spaced from both the inner case and the outer case.

Abstract: An apparatus and process for heavy hydrocarbon (e.g., oils that include ten or more carbons, C10+ hydrocarbons, etc.) removal from a natural gas feed (e.g., a feed comprised of methane and impurities such as water and heavy hydrocarbons) can include utilization of one or more coalescing filters to provide adsorption of atomized (e.g., liquid) heavy hydrocarbons that can be present within the feed prior to the feed being fed to one or more adsorbers for adsorption of heavy hydrocarbon vapor via activated carbon beds within those adsorbers. Embodiments can be provided so that the size of downstream activated carbon bed adsorbers can be significantly reduced while also allowing such beds to have a longer life before needing to be replaced.

Abstract: Integrated Energy Systems (IESs), such as for use in capturing atmospheric carbon dioxide, and associated devices and methods are described herein. A representative IES can include a power plant system having multiple modular nuclear reactors, a desalination plant, a brine processing plant, and a direct air capture plant. The nuclear reactors can generate electricity and/or steam for use by the desalination plant and the direct air capture plant. The desalination plant can use the electricity and/or steam to produce brine from seawater or brackish water. The brine processing plant can receive the brine from the desalination plant and process the brine to produce sodium hydroxide. The direct air capture plant can use the sodium hydroxide as a liquid sorbent in a direct air capture process to capture carbon dioxide from atmospheric air.

Abstract: Provided are, an acidic gas removing agent with smaller variation in amounts of carbon dioxide absorption even in the coexistence of water in removing carbon dioxide in a gas; an acidic gas removing method; an absorption device provided with the acidic gas removing agent; and an acidic gas cleaning device. Used is an acidic gas removing agent comprising one or more selected from the group consisting of a hydroxy group-containing compound having a number-average molecular weight of 500 or more and a derivative of the hydroxy group-containing compound.

Abstract: An apparatus for separating carbon and hydrogen in a hydrocarbon-containing gas mixture, in particular natural gas, has a rotationally-symmetrical housing with an essentially toroidal separating space with a vertical central axis. The housing has an upper part, a side wall, a lower part for extracting carbon, and a dip pipe located in the vertical central axis with an opening for extracting the hydrogen. Emptying into the upper part are two or more nozzles with a nozzle opening for injecting the gas mixture into the separating space, whose nozzle axis defining a beam axis has a component that is tilted in the peripheral direction of the separating space, a component that is tilted radially outward, and a component that is tilted in the vertical direction.

Abstract: Generally, an atmospheric water harvesting system useful in harvesting water from surrounding air. Specifically, a water harvester including a secondary heat exchanger operable in a first mode of the water harvester to absorb heat from the ambient environment to reduce the sensible heat penalty associated with increasing temperature to initiate desorption of water from a water capture material and in particular embodiments operable in a second mode of the water harvester to transfer heat from the desorbed water to the ambient environment.

Abstract: A gas recovery system, which separates a gas to be recovered from a mixed gas by an electrochemical reaction, includes at least one electrochemical cell and a housing. The electrochemical cell has a working electrode and a counter electrode. The housing includes a gas inflow section that allows the mixed gas to flow inside the housing and a gas outflow section that allows the mixed gas to flow out from the inside of the housing. When a voltage is applied between the working electrode and the counter electrode, the working electrode adsorbs the gas to be recovered contained in the mixed gas. The gas inflow section has a shape in which an opening area decreases toward a downstream side in a gas flow direction in which the mixed gas flows from the gas inflow section toward the gas outflow section.

Abstract: Provided is a reactor and carbonation equipment having the same, and the reactor includes: a plurality of chambers; a support structure for supporting the plurality of chambers; and a plurality of agitators disposed correspondingly to the plurality of chambers to agitate substances disposed in the plurality of chambers, wherein the plurality of chambers may include first to third chambers coupled sequentially to one another in a thickness direction of the reactor, each chamber including a body having a lower portion having the shape of a semi-cylinder and an opening formed on the body to communicate with the neighboring chamber or the outside, the first chamber having a first water introducing pipe for supplying water to the first body, the second chamber having a second water introducing pipe for supplying water to the second body and a first gas introducing pipe for supplying gas to the second body, and the third chamber having a second gas introducing pipe for supplying gas to the third body.

Abstract: This method pertains to mineral carbonization with the objectives of conserving water, decreasing the expenses associated with CO2 capture and permanent sequestration, generating carbon-negative electricity on-demand, and producing weathered aggregates, all while mitigating air and water pollution. The method primarily involves the recirculation of treated ‘second solution’ to create a ‘first solution,’ and the utilization of a ‘third solution’ in an electrolysis process to generate hydrogen and oxygen.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a hybrid gas treatment and energy recovery system. The system compresses, cools and scrubs the gasses all in one step. This hybrid gas treatment and energy recovery system may be used for exhaust gas scrubbing, odor control and direct air capture applications. Another unique aspect of this invention is the ability to be used as an energy storage system, using renewable energy to compress and clean gas, and then releasing the compressed gas through a gas turbine to recover the stored energy. The system may be implemented on land or at sea.

Abstract: A contactor is provided. The contactor includes (i) an annular wall defining an annular passageway having a diameter, the diameter at a first end of the annular passageway being greater than the diameter at a second end of the annular passageway; (ii) a plurality of channels extending along a length of an inner surface of the annular wall, the channels extending in a helical pattern along the length of the inner surface; and (iii) a plurality of pins positioned at the second end of the annular passageway, each pin having a length that extends from and aligns with a channel. Also provided is a system and method for extracting liquid-soluble compounds from a gas stream.

Abstract: Provided herein are systems and methods for controlling a membrane-based separation process. The systems and methods can comprise, by one or more computing devices: receiving a product concentration, which product is produced by a process comprising a membrane separation, which process is operated at a first set of operating conditions; optionally calculating a membrane performance parameter based at least in part on the first set of operating conditions; calculating a second set of operating conditions based at least in part on the membrane performance parameter and a model of the process, such that operation of the process at the second set of operating conditions is expected to produce the product within a desired concentration range; and communicating the second set of operating conditions to the process.

Abstract: Spacers for filtration applications are provided. A spacer for a filtration device comprises a substrate comprising a cyclic polyolefin. The substrate comprises a plurality of through-holes for filtering particles having an average particle size of greater than 50 ?m. Filtration assemblies, filtration devices, and related systems and methods are also provided.

Abstract: Filter elements for perfusion systems and methods are provided. A filter element sheet includes a microporous membrane having a mean pore size of at least about 0.65 ?m and a feed spacer comprising woven fibers and having an open area of at least about 35%. The filter element sheet can be arranged within a filter element, for example, in a spiral-wound format or in a cassette format. A perfusion system includes at least one filter element and a pump configured to control flow of a liquid feed through the at least one filter element.

Abstract: A filtration system comprising a membrane arrangement comprising membrane housings extending in a first direction and having openings that are located in a common plane and face a common area, and membranes arranged inside the membrane housings and configured to be replaced via the openings, and a lifting arrangement comprising a support frame having a beam that extends along the common plane and is provided vertically above the common area, and a gripper unit slidably attached to the beam and arranged to grip the membranes and transport the membranes in a direction along the common plane.