CHIPLESS RFID-BASED TEMPERATURE THRESHOLD SENSOR

Provided herein are chipless radio-frequency identification (RFID)-based sensors that exhibit an altered electromagnetic signature when sensor-specific temperature threshold is crossed. 1. A radio-frequency identification (RFID)-based sensor comprising a dielectric substrate material , one or more conductive resonators , and a temperature-sensitive superstrate material.2. The RFID-based sensor of claim 1 , wherein the temperature-sensitive superstrate material is an aqueous solution.3. The RFID-based sensor of claim 2 , wherein the aqueous solution comprises NaCl in HO.4. The RFID-based sensor of claim 1 , wherein:(a) if the RFID-based sensor has not been exposed to a temperature more extreme than a threshold temperature, upon interrogation by an electromagnetic wave (EMW), the RFID-based sensor reflects a first electromagnetic signature (EMS);(b) if the RFID-based sensor has been exposed to a temperature more extreme than a threshold temperature, upon interrogation by the EMW, the RFID-based sensor reflects a second EMS, wherein the second EMS is detectably distinct from the first EMS.5. The RFID-based sensor of claim 4 , wherein claim 4 , if the RFID-based sensor has been exposed to the temperature more extreme than a threshold temperature claim 4 , upon interrogation by the EMW claim 4 , the RFID-based sensor reflects the second EMS claim 4 , even if the temperature returns to a less extreme temperature than the threshold temperature.6. The RFID-based sensor of claim 4 , wherein a more extreme temperature is above the threshold temperature.7. A method of determining whether a composition has experienced a temperature more extreme than a threshold temperature claim 4 , comprising tagging the composition with an RFID-based sensor of one or -.8. The method of claim 7 , wherein the composition comprises temperature-sensitive objects claim 7 , goods claim 7 , and/or materials. The present invention claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62/435 ...

Radio-frequency identification tags

The present invention relates to radio-frequency identification (RFID) tags that produce a unique radar signature by passive reflection of an electromagnetic signal. In particular, provided herein are frequency-, phase-, and/or amplitude-shift encoded RFID tags, and methods of use and manufacture thereof.

Chipless RFID-based temperature threshold sensor

Provided herein are chipless radio-frequency identification (RFID)-based sensors that exhibit an altered electromagnetic signature when sensor-specific temperature threshold is crossed.

RADIO-FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION TAGS

The present invention relates to radio-frequency identification (RFID) tags that produce a unique radar signature by passive reflection of an electromagnetic signal. In particular, provided herein are frequency-, phase-, and/or amplitude-shift encoded RFID tags, and methods of use and manufacture thereof. 1. A radio-frequency identification (RFID) tag comprising a conductive patch having one or more resonators.2. The RFID tag of claim 1 , wherein the resonators are slot resonators.3. The RFID tag of claim 1 , wherein conductive patch is upon a dielectric substrate.4. The RFID tag of claim 3 , wherein the dielectric substrate is deformable.5. The RFID tag of claim 4 , deformable encompasses one or more of flexible claim 4 , bendable claim 4 , stretchable claim 4 , expandable claim 4 , and contractable.6. The RFID tag of claim 4 , wherein the shape and/or orientation of the conductive patch is altered upon deformation of the dielectric substrate.7. The RFID tag of claim 1 , wherein conductive patch is a zig-zag or serpentine shape.8. The RFID tag of claim 1 , wherein the conductive patch is circular.9. The RFID tag of claim 8 , wherein the patch has a diameter between 5 mm and 5 cm.10. The RFID tag of claim 8 , wherein the one or more slot resonators are circular and concentric with the patch.11. The RFID tag of claim 10 , comprising three slot resonators claim 10 , each with different diameters.12. The RFID tag of claim 11 , wherein the radius of the slot resonators is between 1 mm and 2.4 cm.13. The RFID tag of claim 11 , wherein the width of the slot resonators is between 0.1 mm and 1 mm.14. The RFID tag of claim 1 , wherein the patch is a single layer.15. The RFID tag of claim 1 , wherein the RFID tag emits an altered electromagnetic signal upon interrogation by an interrogator electromagnetic signal.16. The RFID tag of claim 15 , wherein both the interrogator electromagnetic signal and the altered electromagnetic signal are ultra wide band signals.17. The RFID ...

FRAMEWORK AND TOOL FOR MODELING AND ASSESSING DESIGN-CENTRIC READINESS

In one general aspect, a method can include transmitting, by a first computer system and to a second computer system, a request for processed survey data for a survey, the second computer system having access to a local repository for storing the processed survey data, the processed survey data being generated by a survey data processor included in the second computer system, receiving, by the first computer system and from the second computer system, the processed survey data, executing, by the first computer system, an enhanced end-of-survey generator for generating an enhanced end-of-survey report using the received process survey data, the enhanced end-of-survey report including information about an innovation readiness for an organization, and sending, by the first computer system and to the first computing device, the enhanced end-of-survey report for display on a display device included in the first computing device.

RADIO-FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION TAGS

The present invention relates to radio-frequency identification (RFID) tags that produce a unique radar signature by passive reflection of an electromagnetic signal. In particular, provided herein are frequency-, phase-, and/or amplitude-shift encoded RFID tags, and methods of use and manufacture thereof. 131.-. (canceled)32. A radio-frequency identification (RFID) tag comprising a conductive patch having one or more resonators , wherein the RFID tag is chipless , wherein the conductive patch is upon a deformable dielectric substrate , wherein the RFID tag emits a response signal having an electromagnetic signature (EMS) upon interrogation by an interrogator electromagnetic signal , and wherein the EMS of the response signal is altered by the degree and/or type of deformation of the dielectric substrate.33. The RFID tag of claim 32 , wherein the type of deformation is selected from elongating claim 32 , stretching claim 32 , folding claim 32 , twisting claim 32 , bending claim 32 , stretching claim 32 , and contracting.34. The RFID tag of claim 32 , wherein the degree of alteration of the EMS corresponds to the degree of deformation of the dielectric substrate.36. The method of claim 35 , wherein the RFID tag is interrogated and the response signal is detected as a function of time.37. The method of claim 36 , wherein the EMS is measured at distinct time-points or in real time.38. The method of claim 35 , wherein the target is a human claim 35 , the RFID tag is placed on a body part claim 35 , and alteration of the EMS indicates movement claim 35 , angle claim 35 , and/or displacement of the body part.39. The method of claim 38 , wherein the body part is selected from the group consisting of an ankle claim 38 , knee claim 38 , elbow claim 38 , shoulder claim 38 , and wrist.40. The RFID tag of claim 38 , wherein the degree of alteration of the EMS corresponds to the degree of movement claim 38 , angle claim 38 , and/or displacement of the body part.41. The method of ...

Radio-frequency identification tags

The present invention relates to radio-frequency identification (RFID) tags that produce a unique radar signature by passive reflection of an electromagnetic signal. In particular, provided herein are frequency-, phase-, and/or amplitude-shift encoded RFID tags, and methods of use and manufacture thereof.

Method and apparatus for alignment in neighboring networks

A method includes detecting, at a first timing with reference to a periodic signal that is common to a first domain and a second domain, a first signal indicative of the first domain. The first signal is used by the first domain to signal presence of the first domain and a time used by the first domain for inter domain communication with other domains. Further, the method includes comparing, the first timing to a second timing with reference to the periodic signal. The second domain uses a second signal at the second timing to signal presence of the second domain and a time used by the second domain for inter domain communication with other domains. Then, the method includes aligning the first signal and the second signal to enable inter domain communication between the first domain and the second domain.

PROTECTIVE CAP FOR A VEHICLE WHEEL HUB

A protective cap is installed in a wheel hub to protect a wheel speed sensor and bearing assembly from intrusion of dirt. The hub has inner and outer end faces, and a central bore having splines for engagement by a splined driveshaft. The speed sensor system has a segmented disc rotating with the hub and a sensor mounted on a housing and extending into proximity with the segmented disc. The protective cap includes a stem for insertion through the central bore and a head having an under face for engaging with the inner end face of the hub. The head has a distal rim portion overlapping the housing to allow rotation of the protective cap relative the housing to prevent entry of dirt to the speed sensor system and bearing. The stem has yieldable retainers for engaging with the outer end face of the hub to retain the protective cap. 1. A protective cap for protecting a bearing that mounts a wheel hub for rotation in a housing and for protecting a speed sensor system having a segmented disc fixed to the hub and rotating therewith and a sensor mounted on the housing and extending into proximity with the segmented disc , said protective cap comprising:a stem for insertion through a central bore of the hub;a disc-shaped head mounted on the stem and having an under face for engaging with an inner end face of the hub;and a distal rim portion extending into overlapping proximity with the housing to allow rotation of the distal rim portion relative the housing and yet prevent entry of dirt to the speed sensor system and bearing;said stem having yieldable retainers thereon for engaging with the outer end face of the hub upon insertion of the stem through the central bore and engagement of the under face with the inner end face of the hub so that the distal rim portion is maintained in the overlapping proximity with the housing to prevent the intrusion of dirt to the speed sensor system and bearing.2. The protective cap of further comprising said stem having an outer cylindrical ...

NANOPARTICLE BIOSENSOR, METHOD OF PREPARING SAME AND USES THEREOF

The invention relates to the field of biosensors and, more specifically, to nanoparticle biosensors comprising: a magnetic core, a silica layer, one or more outer metal layers which can be of different types and deposited in an alternating manner and immobilized on the outer surface, and a layer of synthetic or natural organic or inorganic biosensor molecules that can bind to biomolecules. The invention also relates to a method of obtaining the nanoparticle biosensors as well as to the different uses thereof. 1. A nanoparticle biosensor comprising:a. a magnetic core made of cobalt ferrite,b. a silica layer functionalized with amino groups or thiol groups which surrounds the magnetic core,c. an outer metal layer comprising gold or comprising a silver layer covered by an additional gold layer, which surrounds the silica layer, andd. a peptide-nucleic acid (PNA) immobilized onto the outer metal layer.2. The nanoparticle biosensor of claim 1 , wherein:a. the thickness of the magnetic core has a minimum size of 4 nm in diameter and a maximum size of 30 nm in diameter,b. the thickness of the silica layer ranges between a minimum thickness of 1 nm and a maximum thickness of 20 nm, andc. the thickness of the metal layer ranges between a minimum thickness of 1 nm and a maximum thickness of 200 nm.39-. (canceled)109. A method of obtaining the nanoparticle biosensor of any of - claims 1 , comprising the following steps:a. preparing a colloid of magnetic particles with a size between 4 and 30 nm,b. conditioning the colloid so that it is stable at basic pHs (greater than pH=7),c. coating the colloidal nanoparticles in a basic medium with a silica layer with a thickness between 1 and 20 nm,d. chemically functionalizing the surface of the nanoparticles obtained in step c) in order to introduce functional groups,e. coating the functionalized magnetic nanoparticles of step d) with a metal layer,f. immobilizing the biosensor molecule on the surface of the resulting nanoparticle of ...

SERVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PRECISELY ESTIMATING A DELAY WITHIN A NETWORK

Methods and systems for determining time delays of networks are disclosed. For example, a method for determining a time delay of a network having i) a transmitting node and ii) a receiving node, wherein each of the transmitting node and the receiving node comprises a Data Link Layer (DLL), a management layer, and a Physical Layer (PHY) is disclosed. The method includes determining a time that the first packet was received by the transmitting node, forwarding the time that the first packet was received to the management layer of the transmitting node; forwarding information in the first packet to the transmitting node; and determining the time delay of the network by subtracting the time the time that the first packet was received by the DLL of the transmitting node from a transmit time provided via the management layer of the receiving node. 1. A method for determining a time delay of a network having i) a transmitting node and ii) a receiving node , wherein each of the transmitting node and the receiving node comprises a Data Link Layer (DLL) , a management layer , and a Physical Layer (PHY) , the method comprising:in response to the DLL of the transmitting node receiving a first packet of information from a data source,determining a time that the first packet was received by the DLL of the transmitting node;forwarding the time that the first packet was received by the DLL of the transmitting node to the management layer of the transmitting node;forwarding information in the first packet to the PHY of the transmitting node;sending the information in the first packet to the receiving node using the PHY of the transmitting node; anddetermining, using circuitry, the time delay of the network by subtracting the time the time that the first packet was received by the DLL of the transmitting node from a transmit time provided via the management layer of the receiving node, the transmit time being a point in time that the information of the first packet is ready to be ...

RELAYING MESSAGES IN A HETEROGENEOUS NETWORK

A message is received at a communication interface device coupled to a first media type. A second layer (e.g., a dynamic link layer (DLL)) on the communication interface device communicates with an abstraction layer (AL) regarding relaying of the message. The AL determines whether another communication interface device should relay the message via a second media type. When the AL determines that another communication interface device cannot or should not relay the message, the communication interface device relays the message using relaying functionality provided by the second layer (e.g., the DLL). When the AL determines that another communication interface device should relay the message, the AL forwards the message to the other the communication interface device for relaying via the second media type. 1. A method of processing messages in a heterogeneous network , the heterogeneous network including a plurality of disparate communication media types , the method comprising: the first communication interface device is configured to communicate over a first communication media type according to (i) a first layer in a protocol stack of a communication protocol, and (ii) a second layer in the protocol stack, and', 'the first communication interface device is configured to relay messages between two or more other communication devices in the heterogeneous network (i) via the first communication media type, and (ii) using relaying functionality specified by the second layer of the communication protocol;, 'receiving, at a first communication interface device of a first communication device, a message addressed to a second communication device, wherein'}communicating, using the first communication interface device, between the second layer of the communication protocol and an abstraction layer (AL) regarding relaying of the message, wherein the AL is configured to abstract the first layer and the second layer from an upper layer in the protocol stack; and (i) if the AL ...

Multiple Abstraction Layers Within a Communication Device

In a method of processing data in a communication device operating in a heterogeneous communication network, data is transferred between a first communication interface within the communication device and an upper protocol layer via a first abstraction layer (AL) processing unit. The first AL processing unit is dedicated to the first communication interface. Additionally, data is transferred between the first AL processing unit and a second AL processing unit within the communication device via an interface between the first AL processing unit and the second AL processing unit. The first AL processing unit is dedicated to a second communication interface within the communication device. 1. A communication device , comprising:a plurality of communication interfaces, each communication interface configured to operate according to a respective communication protocol; anda plurality of abstraction layer (AL) processing units, each AL processing unit coupled to a respective communication interface of the plurality of communication interfaces, wherein each AL processing unit is configured to abstract the corresponding communication protocol from an upper layer processing unit, and wherein each AL processing unit includes a respective interface for communicating with other AL processing units within the communication device.2. The communication device of claim 1 , wherein each AL processing unit of the plurality of AL processing units is configurable to operate either (i) in master mode or (ii) in slave mode with respect to the other AL processing units within the communication device.3. The communication device of claim 2 , wherein a first AL processing unit of the plurality of processing units is configured to operate in master mode and a second AL processing unit of the plurality of processing units is configured to operate in slave mode claim 2 , wherein the first AL processing unit supports a set of control messages and the second AL processing unit supports a subset ...

NOVEL CARBON MOLECULAR SIEVE AND PELLET COMPOSITIONS USEFUL FOR C2-C3 ALKANE/ALKENE SEPARATIONS

A novel microporous carbon molecular sieve may be used as the basis for carbon adsorbent pellets that have discrete areas of carbonized binder and of carbonized precursor, macropores having an average pore diameter greater than or equal to 1 micrometer and a total macroporosity of at least 30 percent, both as measured by mercury porosimetry, and micropores that are capable of selectively admitting a C2-C3 alkene and excluding a C2-C3 alkane, and a total microporosity ranging from 10 percent to 30 percent. The pellets may be prepared by pyrolyzing a pellet structure comprising a carbon forming, non-melting binder and a non-porous gel type sulfonated polystyrene precursor at a temperature ranging from 500° C. to 1000° C., under an inert atmosphere and other conditions suitable to form the described pellets. The pellets are particularly useful in pressure swing and temperature swing adsorption processes to separate C2-C3 alkane/alkene mixtures. 1. A process to prepare a carbon adsorbent pellet composition comprisingcombining a carbon forming, non-melting binder and a non-porous gel-type sulfonated polystyrene precursor to form a pelletizable paste;forming a raw pellet structure from the pelletizable paste; andpyrolyzing the raw pellet structureunder an inert atmosphere and at a temperature ranging from 750° C. to 1000° C., to form a carbon adsorbent pellet composition having discrete areas of carbonized binder and of carbonized precursor; macropores having an average pore diameter greater than or equal to 1 micrometer and a total macroporosity of at least 30 percent, both as measured by mercury porosimetry, and', 'micropores that are capable of selectively admitting a C2-C3 alkene and excluding a C2-C3 alkane and have an average pore diameter ranging from 0.38 nanometers to 0.45 nanometers, and a total microporosity ranging from 10 percent to 30 percent., 'wherein the carbon adsorbent pellet composition comprises'}2. The process of wherein the carbon forming claim 1 , ...

HOLLOW FIBER CARBON MOLECULAR SIEVE MEMBRANE AND PREPARATION AND USE THEREOF

A hollow fiber carbon molecular sieve membrane, a process for preparing the hollow fiber carbon molecular sieve membrane, and a process for effecting separation of an olefin from a gaseous mixture that comprises the olefin in admixture with its corresponding paraffin and optionally one or more gaseous components selected from hydrogen, an olefin other than the olefin and a paraffin other than the corresponding paraffin. The process and membrane may also be used to effect separation of the olefin(s) from remaining feedstream components subsequent to an olefin-paraffin separation. 1. (canceled)2. The process of claim 7 , wherein the combination of spinning conditions comprises a spinning dope flow rate per threadline within a range of from 50 to 500 milliliters per hour claim 7 , a bore fluid flow rate within a range of from 50 to 500 milliliters per hour claim 7 , a spinneret temperature within a range of from 20 degrees centigrade to 90 degrees centigrade claim 7 , a water quench temperature within a range of from 0 degrees centigrade to 65 degrees centigrade claim 7 , an air gap within a range of from 0.1 to 50 centimeters claim 7 , and a fiber take-up rate within a range of from 1 to 100 meters per minute.3. The process of wherein step c occurs under a subatmospheric pressure within a range of from 0.1 Pascals to 2000 Pascals and for a period of time at least 12 hours.4. The process of claim 7 , wherein pyrolysis step b comprises substeps as follows:1). Heating the hollow fiber membrane to the temperature; and2). Maintaining the heated hollow fiber membrane at the temperature for a period of time within a range of from 1 minute to 500 minutes.5. The process of claim 4 , wherein the temperature is within a range of from 500° C. to 560° C.6. (canceled)8. The process of claim 7 , wherein the gaseous mixture comprises at least two olefins and their corresponding paraffins claim 7 , and the conditions are sufficient to cause at least a portion of each of the two ...

IMPROVED METHOD OF MAKING CARBON MOLECULAR SIEVE MEMBRANES

The invention is an improved method of making a carbon molecular sieve (CMS) membrane in which a polyimide precursor polymer is pyrolyzed to form a carbon molecular sieve membrane by heating, in a furnace, said polyimide precursor polymer to a final pyrolysis temperature of 600 C to 700 C at a pyrolysis heating rate of 3 to 7 C/minute from 400 C to the final pyrolysis temperature, the final pyrolysis temperature being held for a pyrolysis time of at most 60 minutes in a non-oxidizing atmosphere. In a particular embodiment, the cooling rate from the pyrolysis temperature is accelerated by methods to remove heat. The CMS membranes have shown an improved combination of selectivity and permeance as well as being particularly suitable to separate gases in gas streams such methane from natural gas, oxygen from air and ethylene or propylene from light hydrocarbon streams. 1. A method of making a carbon molecular sieve membrane comprising ,(i) providing a polyimide precursor polymer;(ii) heating, in a furnace, said polyimide precursor polymer to a final pyrolysis temperature of 600° C. to 700° C. at a pyrolysis heating rate of 3 to 7° C./minute from 400° C. to the final pyrolysis temperature, the final pyrolysis temperature being held for a pyrolysis time of at most 60 minutes in a non-oxidizing atmosphere;(iii) cooling the carbon molecular sieve membrane to room temperature.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the cooling is accelerated by removing heat using a heat removal method such that the cooling rate is at least 23° C./min from the final pyrolysis temperature to 400° C.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the heat removal method is comprise of one or more of the following: removing insulation from the furnace; flowing a gas directly over the carbon molecular sieve membrane; flowing a gas through the carbon molecular sieve membrane; flowing a liquid over at least a portion of the furnace or flowing a gas over at least a portion of the furnace.4. The method of claim 2 , ...

TRAFFIC BARRIER WITH INTEGRATED TURBINE

An energy harvesting system includes a barrier disposed adjacent to a first traffic lane, the barrier comprising an aperture and a turbine disposed within the aperture. The turbine may be configured to generate electrical power in response to airflow through the aperture and in response to horizontal airflow that is tangential to the barrier and the aperture. In some embodiments, the barrier is disposed between the first traffic lane and a second traffic lane and may function as a traffic median. Consequently, the first traffic lane and the second traffic lane are may be counter-flowing traffic lanes. A method and apparatus corresponding to the above system are also disclosed herein. 1. An energy harvesting system comprising:a unitary traffic barrier disposed adjacent to a first traffic lane, the unitary traffic barrier comprising a plurality of apertures than enable airflow through the unitary traffic barrier that is perpendicular to a length of the unitary traffic barrier; anda turbine disposed within each aperture of the plurality of apertures such that each turbine is integrated into and encompassed by the unitary traffic barrier, each turbine configured to generate electrical power in response to airflow through the aperture corresponding to the turbine and in response to horizontal airflow that is tangential to the unitary traffic barrier and the aperture corresponding to the turbine.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the unitary traffic barrier is disposed between the first traffic lane and a second traffic lane.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the first traffic lane and the second traffic lane are counter-flowing traffic lanes.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the unitary traffic barrier is movable.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein a base of the unitary traffic barrier is thicker than a top of the unitary traffic barrier.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the aperture is rectangular.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the turbine is a vertical axis ...

Traffic barrier with integrated turbine

An energy harvesting system includes a barrier disposed adjacent to a first traffic lane, the barrier comprising an aperture and a turbine disposed within the aperture. The turbine may be configured to generate electrical power in response to airflow through the aperture and in response to horizontal airflow that is tangential to the barrier and the aperture. In some embodiments, the barrier is disposed between the first traffic lane and a second traffic lane and may function as a traffic median. Consequently, the first traffic lane and the second traffic lane are may be counter-flowing traffic lanes. A method and apparatus corresponding to the above system are also disclosed herein.

TRANSITION METAL CONTAINING CARBON MOLECULAR SIEVE MEMBRANES AND METHOD TO MAKE THEM

A carbon molecular sieve (CMS) membrane having improved separation characteristics for separating olefins from their corresponding paraffins is comprised of carbon with at most trace amounts of sulfur and a transition metal, wherein the transition metal is one or more of a group 4-10 and 12 transition metal. The CMS membrane may be made by pyrolyzing a precursor polymer devoid of sulfur in which the precursor polymer has had a transition metal incorporated into it. The pyrolyzing for the precursor having the transition metal incorporated into it is performed in a nonoxidizing atmosphere and at a heating rate and temperature such that the metal has a valence greater than zero (i.e., not metal bonded) to a valence desirably closer to its maximum valence. 1. A carbon molecular sieve membrane comprising , carbon , a transition metal and in the absence of sulfur , wherein the transition metal is one or more of a group 4-10 and 12 transition metal wherein the transition metal is present in the CMS membrane at a valence state that is greater than 0 , but less than the maximum valence state as determined by X-ray absorption near edge structure (XANES).2. The carbon molecular sieve membrane of claim 1 , wherein the transition metal is one or more of IUPAC new notation group 4-10 transition metal.3. The carbon molecular sieve membrane of claim 1 , wherein the transition metal is V claim 1 , Cr claim 1 , Mn claim 1 , Fe claim 1 , Co Ni claim 1 , Zn claim 1 , Ru claim 1 , Rh claim 1 , Pd claim 1 , NV claim 1 , Re claim 1 , Os claim 1 , Pt claim 1 , Au or combination thereof.4. The carbon molecular sieve membrane of claim 1 , wherein the transition metal is a Mn claim 1 , Fe claim 1 , Co Ni or combination thereof.5. The carbon molecular sieve membrane of claim 1 , wherein the transition metal is a Fe claim 1 , Co Ni or combination thereof.6. The carbon molecular sieve membrane of claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of the transition metal is at a valence state that is greater ...

INVERSE DESIGN MACHINE AND MAKING A DESIGNER IMPACT-MITIGATING ARCHITECTURED ISOTROPIC STRUCTURE

An inverse design machine for making a manufactured article that includes a designer Impact-mitigating architectured isotropic structure includes: an input unit that receives a primary structure; a primary structure analyzer that receives the primary structure from the input unit and determines primary properties of the primary structure; a structure adjuster that receives the primary properties from the primary structure analyzer, receives impact-mitigating properties from a structural property manager, and produces the designer Impact-mitigating architectured isotropic structure from the impact-mitigating properties; and the structural property manager that provides the impact-mitigating properties to the structure adjuster. 1. An inverse design machine for making a manufactured article that comprises a designer impact-mitigating architectured isotropic structure , the inverse design machine comprising:an input unit that receives a primary structure;a primary structure analyzer in communication with the input unit and that receives the primary structure from the input unit and determines primary properties of the primary structure from the primary structure;a structure adjuster in communication with the primary structure analyzer and that receives the primary properties from the primary structure analyzer, receives impact-mitigating properties from a structural property manager, and produces the designer impact-mitigating architectured isotropic structure for the manufactured article from the primary properties and the impact-mitigating properties; andthe structural property manager in communication with the structure adjuster and that provides the impact-mitigating properties to the structure adjuster.2. The inverse design machine of claim 1 , further comprising:a primary designer in communication with the input unit and that produces the primary structure.3. The inverse design machine of claim 1 , further comprising a manufacturing machine in communication with ...

PRODUCT BUILD ASSISTANCE AND VERIFICATION

An embodiment of the invention may include a method, computer program product and computer system for product build assistance and verification. The method, computer program product and computer system may include computing device which may receive a product build order for a product and match the product build order to one or more recognition algorithms and one or more pieces of product artwork. The computing device may generate one or more build steps for product assembly and display a build step to a first user via a user interface on a mixed reality device. The computing device may analyze progress of the build step via the mixed reality device and generate a product build status update based on the progress of the build step. The computing device may display the status update to a second user on a second computing device. 1. A method for image product build assistance and verification , the method comprising:receiving, by a first computing device, a product build order for a product;matching, by the first computing device, the product build order to one or more recognition algorithms and one or more pieces of product artwork;generating, by the first computing device, one or more build steps for product assembly;displaying, by the first computing device, a build step to a first user via a user interface on a mixed reality device;analyzing, by the first computing device, progress of the build step via the mixed reality device;generating, by the first computing device, a product build status update based on the progress of the build step, the product build status update including progression analytics, wherein the product build status update also includes an identification of the first user and the build step assigned to the first user; anddisplaying, by the first computing device, the status update to a second user on a second computing device.2. A method as in claim 1 , further comprising:receiving, by the first computing device, a user request from the first ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ENABLING G.HN NODES TO SUPPORT 1905.1 RELAYING (MAC RELAYING) WHILE SUPPORTING LEGACY G.HN RELAYING ACCORDING TO THE G.HN STANDARDS

A device including a first node configured to communicate, over a first connection, with a second node and a third node in a network. The first node includes a first network layer associated with a first communication domain. The first communication domain corresponds to the first connection. A second network layer is associated with the first communication domain and a second communication domain. The first communication domain and the second communication domain are different. The first network layer is configured to receive, from the second node, a data packet to be relayed to the third node, in a first mode, forward the data packet to the third node, and in a second mode, selectively provide the data packet to the second network layer. The second network layer is configured to, in the second mode, forward the data packet to the third node. 1. A device , comprising: a first network layer associated with a first communication domain, wherein the first communication domain corresponds to the first connection, and', 'a second network layer associated with the first communication domain and a second communication domain, wherein the first communication domain and the second communication domain are different,, 'a first node configured to communicate, over a first connection, with a second node and a third node in a network, the first node comprising'} receive, from the second node, a data packet to be relayed to the third node,', 'in a first mode, forward the data packet to the third node, and', 'in a second mode, selectively provide the data packet to the second network layer, and, 'wherein the first network layer is configured to'}wherein the second network layer is configured to, in the second mode, forward the data packet to the third node.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the first communication domain is a G.hn domain.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein the second communication domain is a non-G.hn communication domain.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the ...

ANTIMICROBIAL, INSECTICIDAL AND ACARICIDAL SYSTEM

The present invention relates to an antimicrobial, insecticidal and acaricidal system comprising support particles functionalized with at least one antimicrobial compound of natural origin. The particles are preferably selected from the group consisting of silica-based inorganic materials, such as mesoporous silicon oxide particles or amorphous silicon oxide particles, for example; and also cellulose particles, such as microcrystalline cellulose particles, for example, whereas the antimicrobial compound is preferably selected from the group consisting of carvacrol, cinnamaldehyde, perillaldehyde, eugenol, thymol, vanillin, gallic acid and ferulic acid. 1. An antimicrobial , insecticidal and acaricidal system made up of support particles surface-functionalized with at least one antimicrobial compound of natural origin , wherein the antimicrobial compound is selected from the group consisting of carvacrol , cinnamaldehyde , perillaldehyde , eugenol , thymol , vanillin , gallic acid , caprylic acid and ferulic acid.2. The system according to claim 1 , characterized in that the antimicrobial claim 1 , insecticidal and acaricidal compound is selected from the group consisting of carvacrol claim 1 , eugenol claim 1 , thymol and vanillin.3. The system according to claim 1 , characterized in that the particles are selected from the group consisting of silica-based inorganic materials.4. The system according to claim 3 , characterized in that the particles are selected from the group consisting of mesoporous silicon oxide particles with a particle size comprised between 0.01 and 7 μm and a pore size comprised between 1 and 20 nm claim 3 , and amorphous silicon oxide particles with a particle size comprised between 0.01 and 30 μm.5. The system according to claim 4 , characterized in that the particles are mesoporous silicon oxide particles with a particle size comprised between 0.1 and 1.5 μm.6. The system according to claim 4 , characterized in that the particles are ...

METHOD OF MAKING CARBON MOLECULAR SIEVE MEMBRANES

The invention is an improved method of making an improved carbon molecular sieve (CMS) membrane in which a precursor polymer (e.g., polyimide) is pyrolyzed at a pyrolysis temperature to form a CMS membrane that is cooled to ambient temperature (about 40° C. or 30° C. to about 20° C.). The CMS membrane is then reheated to a reheating temperature less than the pyrolysis temperature to form the improved CMS membrane. The improved CMS membranes have shown an improved combination of selectivity and permeance as well as stability for separating hydrogen from gas molecules (e.g., methane, ethane, propane, ethylene, propylene, butane, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, butylene, and combinations thereof). 1. A method of making a carbon molecular sieve membrane comprising ,(i) providing a precursor polymer;(ii) heating said precursor polymer to a pyrolysis temperature where the precursor polymer undergoes pyrolysis to form the carbon molecular sieve membrane;(iii) cooling the carbon molecular sieve membrane to a cooling temperature less than or equal to 50° C.; and(iv) after the cooling, heating the carbon molecular sieve membrane to a reheating temperature of at least 60° C. to at most 200° C. for a reheating time from 30 minutes to 500 hours under a reheating atmosphere and then(v) cooling back to below 50° C.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the reheating temperature is from 90° C. to 200° C.3. The method of any one of the preceding claims claim 1 , wherein the reheating time is 1 hour to 25 hours.4. The method of any one of the preceding claims claim 1 , wherein the cooling temperature is from 20 to 30° C.5. The method of any one of the preceding claims claim 1 , wherein the reheating atmosphere is an inert gas claim 1 , nitrogen claim 1 , air or mixture thereof.6. The method of any one of the preceding claims claim 1 , wherein reheating atmosphere is static for at least a portion of the reheating time.7. The method of any one of the preceding claims claim 1 , wherein reheating ...

Connectable Devices and Initiation Mechanisms

Various embodiments related to activatable devices attachable to an object, permanent activation mechanisms, permanent connections, and activatable RFID devices are described. In one embodiment, a device may include an electrical load that is activated when first and second electrical traces are placed into electrical communication when a connector is attached to an object. In another embodiment, an activation mechanism includes first and second electrical contacts that are connected when the first electrical contact is displaced towards the second electrical contact and held in place by an adhesive layer. In yet another embodiment, a communication device includes first and second electrical contacts that either disable or enable the device when they are in the open and closed configurations respectively. In another embodiment, a device may include a permanent connector that once placed in the connected state irreversibly activates or enables the device.

PROCESS FOR PREPARING AN EXTRACT OF VEGETABLE MATERIAL, AN EXTRACT PREPARED IN THIS WAY AND ITS USE IN ANIMAL FOOD

The present invention relates to a process for preparing an extract of vegetable material by at least partially fermenting the vegetable material and recovering an extract of the at least partially fermented vegetable material, the extract itself and its use. 1. A process for preparing an extract of vegetable material , comprising the steps of:a) at least partially fermenting the vegetable material, preferably under anaerobic conditions, andb) recovering an extract of the at least partially fermented vegetable material.2. The process as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the vegetable material is selected from grass claim 1 , cereal claim 1 , maize claim 1 , leaves and mixtures thereof claim 1 , preferably grass or cereal claim 1 , most preferably grass.3. The process as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the vegetable material in step a) is fermented in vivo claim 1 , preferably in the rumen of a ruminant animal.4. The process as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the ruminant animal is a cow claim 3 , sheep or goat claim 3 , preferably a cow.5. The process as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the vegetable material is fermented under anaerobic conditions in vitro in the presence of microbial starter cultures.6. The process as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the extract in step b) is recovered by rinsing the at least partially fermented vegetable material with a solvent.7. The process as claimed in claim 6 , wherein the solvent is water claim 6 , an aqueous solution and/or an organic solvent claim 6 , preferably water.8. The process as claimed in claim 6 , wherein the temperature of the solvent is in the range from 10 to 30° C. claim 6 , preferably 15 to 25° C. claim 6 , most preferably about 20° C.9. The process as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the extract in step b) claim 1 , optionally after rinsing claim 1 , is recovered by exerting a force on the at least partially fermented vegetable material and collecting an exudate.10. The process as claimed in claim 9 , wherein the exertion of ...

METHOD OF MAKING IMPROVED POLYIMIDE SEPARATION MEMBRANES

A polyimide separation membrane is comprised of a polyimide, a halogen compound (e.g., halogenated aromatic epoxide) that is soluble in the polyimide and a hydrocarbon having 2 to 5 carbons (e.g., ethane, ethylene, propane or propylene). The gas separation membrane has improved selectivity for small gas molecules such as hydrogen compared to polyimide membrane not containing the halogen compound or hydrocarbon. The polyimide separation membrane may be made by shaping a dope solution comprised of a polyimide, a halogen containing compound that is soluble in the polyimide, removing the solvent and then exposing the untreated polyimide membrane to a treating atmosphere comprising a hydrocarbon having 2 to 5 carbons for a sufficient time to form the polyimide membrane. 1. A method of making a polyimide containing halogen membrane comprising ,(i) providing a dope solution comprised of a polyimide, a halogen containing compound that is soluble in the polyimide, and a solvent;(ii) shaping the dope solution to form an initial shaped membrane;(iii) removing the solvent from the initial shaped membrane to form an untreated polyimide membrane; and(iv) exposing the untreated polyimide membrane to a treating atmosphere comprising at least one of a hydrocarbon having 2 to 5 carbons for a time to form the polyimide containing halogen membrane.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the treating gas further comprises hydrogen.3. (canceled)4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the hydrocarbon is an alkene.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the hydrocarbon is ethane claim 1 , ethylene claim 1 , propane claim 1 , propylene claim 1 , butane claim 1 , butylene or mixture thereof.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the treating atmosphere is comprised of at least 99% of the hydrocarbon.7. (canceled)8. (canceled)9. The method of claim 1 , wherein the treating atmosphere is at a pressure above atmospheric pressure.10. The method of claim 1 , wherein the halogen is bromine.11. (canceled)12. ( ...

IMPROVED METHOD TO MAKE CARBON MOLECULAR SIEVE HOLLOW FIBER MEMBRANES

A method of making a hollow fiber carbon molecular sieve is comprised of heating a hollow polymer fiber to a carbonization temperature in an atmosphere that is non-oxidizing to form a hollow fiber carbon molecular sieve, wherein during at least a portion of the heating a tensile force is applied to the hollow polymer fiber. The method may improve the separation of gases similar in size such a propylene from propane. 1. A method of making a hollow fiber carbon molecular sieve membrane comprising ,(i) providing a hollow polymer fiber, comprised of a cellulosic polymer, polyvinylidene chloride polymer, polyvinylidene chloride copolymer or a polyimide.(ii) heating the hollow polymer fiber to a carbonization temperature in an atmosphere that is non-oxidizing to form a hollow fiber carbon molecular sieve, wherein during at least a portion of the heating a tensile force is applied to the hollow polymer fiber to form the hollow fiber carbon molecular sieve membrane.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the tensile force is applied throughout the heating of the fiber.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the atmosphere is nitrogen claim 1 , inert gas claim 1 , mixture of any of the preceding gases claim 1 , or mixture of the preceding gases having oxygen in an amount of less than 300 ppm.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the tensile force is applied until a set elongation of the hollow polymer fiber is reached during the heating.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein prior to heating to the carbonization temperature claim 1 , the hollow polymer fiber is heated to a pre-treatment temperature below the carbonization temperature.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein claim 5 , at least during a portion of the heating to the pretreatment temperature claim 5 , a tensile force is applied to the hollow polymer fiber.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the hollow polymer fiber is comprised of a polyimide or polyvinylidene chloride copolymer.8. The method of claim 7 , wherein the hollow polymer ...

Release of substances in senescent cells

The invention relates to nanodevices for the controlled release of substances which comprises a support coated in oligosaccharides, wherein said oligosaccharides comprise at least 3 units of monosaccharides, and wherein at least one of the monosaccharides is galactose. These nanodevices release their load specifically in senescent cells. The invention also encompasses the method of obtainment and its uses.

IMPROVED METHOD TO MAKE CARBON MOLECULAR SIEVE HOLLOW FIBER MEMBRANES

An asymmetric hollow fiber (CMS) carbon molecular sieve is made by providing a dope solution comprised of a polvimide and a solvent, at a temperature greater than 250° C. that is less than the storage modulus at a temperature of 250° C., but no more than ten times less as measured using dynamic mechanical thermal analysis from 250° C. to a temperature where the polyimide carbonizes. The polvimide is shaped into a hollow polvimide fiber, the solvent removed and the polyimide hollow fiber is heated to pyroiyze the polvimide and form the asymmetric hollow carbon molecular sieve. The asymmetric hollow fiber carbon molecular sieve has a wall that is defined by an inner surface and outer surface of said fiber and the wall has an inner porous support region extending from the inner surface to an outer raicroporous separation region that extends from the inner porous support region to the outer surface. Surprisingly, when the polyimide has the particular storage modulus characteristics, the method allows for the hollow fiber CMS to be made without any pre-treatmenis or additives to inhibit stractural collapse of the inner microporous region. 1. A method of making an asymmetric hollow fiber carbon molecular sieve comprising ,(i) providing a dope solution comprised of a polyimide and a solvent, wherein the polyimide has a storage modulus minimum at a temperature greater than 250° C. that is less than the storage modulus at a temperature of 250° C., but no more than ten times less measured using dynamic mechanical thermal analysis from 250° C. to a temperature where the polyimide carbonizes,(ii) shaping the dope solution to form a hollow fiber;(iii) removing the solvent from the hollow fiber to form a polyimide hollow fiber; and(iv) heating the polyimide hollow fiber in an atmosphere that is non-oxidizing to form the asymmetric hollow fiber carbon molecular sieve.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the asymmetric hollow fiber carbon molecular sieve has a wall that is defined by ...

CARBON MOLECULAR SIEVE MEMBRANES CONTAINING A GROUP 13 METAL AND METHOD TO MAKE THEM

A carbon molecular sieve (CMS) membrane having improved separation characteristics for separating olefins from their corresponding paraffins is comprised of carbon with at most trace amounts of sulfur and a group 13 metal. The CMS membrane may be made by pyrolyzing a precursor polymer devoid of sulfur in which the precursor polymer has had a group 13 metal incorporated into it, wherein the metal is in a reduced state. The pyrolyzing for the precursor having the group 13 metal incorporated into it is performed in a nonoxidizing atmosphere and at a heating rate and temperature such that the metal in a reduced state (e.g., covalently bonded to carbon or nitrogen or in the metal state).

Release of substances in senescent cells

The invention relates to nanodevices for the controlled release of substances which comprises a support coated in oligosaccharides, wherein said oligosaccharides comprise at least 3 units of monosaccharides, and wherein at least one of the monosaccharides is galactose. These nanodevices release their load specifically in senescent cells. The invention also encompasses the method of obtainment and its uses.

Aural delivery of environmental visual information

Aspects of the present invention provide an approach for aurally delivering environmental visual information. In an embodiment, a set of images that is within the field of view of the user is captured from a video capture device worn by the user. Environmental text that is within the set of images is identified. An aural contextual indicator that corresponds to the environmental text is then generated. This aural contextual indicator indicates the informational nature of the environmental text. This aural contextual indicator is forwarded to the user via an aural device worn by the user accompanied by, in some embodiments, a vocalization of the content of the environmental text.

METHOD OF MAKING CARBON MOLECULAR SIEVE MEMBRANES

The invention is an improved method of making a carbon molecular sieve (CMS) membrane in which a precursor polymer is pyrolyzed to form a carbon molecular sieve membrane that is then exposed to a conditioning atmosphere comprised of a target permeate gas molecule such as ethylene when the membrane is desired to separate it from a light hydrocarbon gas stream. The exposure to the ethylene desirably occurs prior to the CMS permeance and selectivity combination substantially changing (e.g., within 5 days) of cooling from the pyrolyzing temperature. The CMS membranes have shown an improved combination of selectivity and permeance as well as stability and are useful to separate gases in gas streams such methane from natural gas, oxygen from air and ethylene or propylene from light hydrocarbon streams. 1. A method of making a carbon molecular sieve membrane comprising ,(i) providing a precursor polymer;(ii) heating said precursor polymer to a temperature where the precursor polymer undergoes pyrolysis to form the carbon molecular sieve membrane;(iii) cooling the carbon molecular sieve membrane to a temperature where no further pyrolysis occurs; and(iv) exposing the carbon molecular sieve membrane to a conditioning atmosphere comprised of a target permeate gas molecule, wherein said exposing occurs where no further pyrolysis occurs, the target permeate gas molecule has size that is larger than any other gas in the conditioning atmosphere, the conditioning atmosphere is flowing through the carbon molecular sieve membrane for at least a portion of the exposing and the exposing is for at least 2 hours.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the exposing occurs within five days of the cooling to the temperature where no further pyrolysis occurs.3. (canceled)4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the temperature where no further pyrolysis occurs is from 20 to 40° C.5. (canceled)6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the conditioning atmosphere is comprised of at least 99% of the target ...

DYNAMIC SPEED CONTROLLER FOR VEHICLE

A computer-implemented method is disclosed for controlling a speed of a vehicle. The method comprises acquiring information from a plurality of vehicle sensors, wherein the acquired information comprises image information acquired from one or more visual sensors, wherein the image information includes a driver of the vehicle. The method further comprises using one or more computer processors to perform image processing on the image information. The method further comprises dynamically determining an upper speed limit for the vehicle using the acquired information, wherein the upper speed limit is based in part on the image processing. The method further comprises receiving an acceleration input from a vehicle inceptor, and responsive to determining that application of the acceleration input would cause the speed of the vehicle to exceed the upper speed limit, transmitting a control signal to a vehicle actuator to avoid exceeding the upper speed limit. 1. A computer-implemented method for controlling a speed of a vehicle , the method comprising:acquiring information from a plurality of vehicle sensors, wherein the acquired information comprises image information acquired from one or more visual sensors of the plurality of vehicle sensors, wherein the image information includes a driver of the vehicle;using one or more computer processors communicatively coupled with the one or more visual sensors, performing image processing on the image information;dynamically determining an upper speed limit for the vehicle using the acquired information, wherein the upper speed limit is based in part on the image processing;receiving an acceleration input from a vehicle inceptor; andresponsive to determining that application of the acceleration input would cause the speed of the vehicle to exceed the upper speed limit, transmitting a control signal to a vehicle actuator to avoid exceeding the upper speed limit.2. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein performing ...

Pet food and a process for its manufacture

The present invention relates to pet food with a predetermined concentration of butyric acid, 3- methylbutyric acid and/or salt thereof as well as a process for its manufacture.

Improved method of making carbon molecular sieve membranes

The invention is an improved method of making an improved carbon molecular sieve (CMS) membrane in which a precursor polymer (e.g., polyimide) is pyrolyzed at a pyrolysis temperature to form a CMS membrane that is cooled to ambient temperature (about 40°C or 30°C to about 20°C). The CMS membrane is then reheated to a reheating temperature of at least 250°C to 400°C to form the improved CMS membrane. The CMS have a novel microstructure as determined by Raman spectroscopy. The improved CMS membranes have shown an improved combination of selectivity and permeance as well as stability for separating light hydrocarbon gas molecules such as C 1 to C 6 hydrocarbon gases (e.g., methane, ethane, propane, ethylene, propylene, butane, butylene).

METHOD FOR THE ELIMINATION OF BORO IN AQUARIUS ENVIRONMENT.

Método para la eliminación de boro en medio acuoso. La presente invención proporciona un método para eliminar el anión borato que está presente en disoluciones acuosas. Para su eliminación, la invención proporciona el método para la preparación de una serie de materiales híbridos que se preparan mediante la funcionalización o anclaje de diferentes sacáridos sobre matrices inorgánicas. El método descrito tiene la ventaja de permitir la eliminación de aniones borato que estén presentes en disoluciones acuosas simplemente poniendo en contacto la disolución a tratar con el material híbrido preparado. Method for the elimination of boron in aqueous medium. The present invention provides a method for removing borate anion that is present in aqueous solutions. For its elimination, the invention provides the method for the preparation of a series of hybrid materials that are prepared by functionalizing or anchoring different saccharides on inorganic matrices. The described method has the advantage of allowing the removal of borate anions that are present in aqueous solutions simply by contacting the solution to be treated with the prepared hybrid material.

Improved method of making carbon molecular sieve membranes

The invention is an improved method of making a carbon molecular sieve (CMS) membrane in which a polyimide precursor polymer is pyrolyzed to form a carbon molecular sieve membrane by heating, in a furnace, said polyimide precursor polymer to a final pyrolysis temperature of 600 C to 700 C at a pyrolysis heating rate of 3 to 7 C/minute from 400 C to the final pyrolysis temperature, the final pyrolysis temperature being held for a pyrolysis time of at most 60 minutes in a non-oxidizing atmosphere. In a particular embodiment, the cooling rate from the pyrolysis temperature is accelerated by methods to remove heat. The CMS membranes have shown an improved combination of selectivity and permeance as well as being particularly suitable to separate gases in gas streams such methane from natural gas, oxygen from air and ethylene or propylene from light hydrocarbon streams.

Improved Method for Preparing Carbon Molecular Sieve Hollow Fiber Membranes

Un tamiz molecular de carbono de fibra hueca asimétrica (CMS) se fabrica proporcionando una solución dop compuesta por una polvimida y un solvente, a una temperatura superior a 250 °C que es menor que el módulo de almacenamiento a una temperatura de 250 °C, pero no más de diez veces menos, medido usando análisis térmico mecánico dinámico desde 250 °C hasta una temperatura en la que se carboniza la poliimida. La polvimida se conforma en una fibra de polimida hueca, se elimina el disolvente y la fibra hueca de poliimida se calienta para pirolizar la polvimida y formar el tamiz molecular de carbono hueco asimétrico. El tamiz molecular de carbono de fibra hueca asimétrica tiene una pared que está definida por una superficie interior y una superficie exterior de dicha fibra y la pared tiene una región de soporte poroso interior que se extiende desde la superficie interior hasta una región de separación raicroporosa exterior que se extiende desde el soporte poroso interior. región a la superficie exterior. Sorprendentemente, cuando la poliimida tiene las características particulares del módulo de almacenamiento, el método permite fabricar el CMS de fibra hueca sin ningún tratamiento previo o aditivos para inhibir el colapso estructural de la región microporosa interna. (Traducción automática con Google Translate, sin valor legal) An asymmetric hollow fiber carbon molecular sieve (CMS) is fabricated by providing a dop solution composed of a powder and a solvent, at a temperature above 250 °C which is less than the storage modulus at a temperature of 250 °C, but not more than ten times less, as measured using dynamic mechanical thermal analysis from 250°C to a temperature at which polyimide carbonizes. The powder is formed into a hollow polyimide fiber, the solvent is removed, and the hollow polyimide fiber is heated to pyrolyze the powder and form the asymmetric hollow carbon molecular sieve. The asymmetric hollow fiber carbon molecular sieve has a wall that is defined by ...

Pet food and a process for its manufacture

Manufacturing process and module manufactured from wastes resulting from paper industry.

La presente invencion se refiere a un proceso de fabricacion y modulo fabricado a partir de desperdicios resultantes de la industria papelera y, más específicamente, a un procedimiento para el cual se utiliza un tanque de almacenamiento para contener el aglomerante, un mezclador en el cual se procesará la mezcla de los componentes, un exprimidor, una prensa y un horno que en conjunto permiten que los desechos residuales provenientes de las industrias papeleras y el aglomerante se mezclen homogenizando la masa, para posteriormente exprimirla, prensándola y finalmente hornearla para obtener el producto final, quedando la presente invencion comprendida dentro del campo de la produccion de materiales para la construccion.

Multiple abstraction layers within a communication device

In a method of processing data in a communication device operating in a heterogeneous communication network, data is transferred between a first communication interface within the communication device and an upper protocol layer via a first abstraction layer (AL) processing unit. The first AL processing unit is dedicated to the first communication interface. Additionally, data is transferred between the first AL processing unit and a second AL processing unit within the communication device via an interface between the first AL processing unit and the second AL processing unit. The first AL processing unit is dedicated to a second communication interface within the communication device.

Nanoparticle biosensor, method of preparing same and uses thereof

Multivariate environmental sensing system with intelligent storage and redundant transmission pathways

A multivariate environmental sensing system with redundant transmission pathways with a network of nodes detecting environmental conditions and processing a transmissible signal. Nodes use predetermined criteria to make periodic detections, maintaining a low power state between detections. Power is conserved by deciding whether detections are transmitted immediately, or may be stored for periodic transmission. The nodes power up and immediately transmit urgent detections, storing routine detections for delayed batch transmission. Nodes may transmit signals received from other nodes, passing along signals received from more distant nodes. Transmission may have a predetermined pattern, but the system alters this pattern if there is disruption to the system or pattern. Gateways process data from nodes and pass data to other gateways, on an immediate or deferred basis, to a control center, where data is analyzed. Control centers transmit programming instruction to the gateways and nodes in a retrograde fashion along the transmission pathways.

Improved method to make carbon molecular sieve hollow fiber membranes

An asymmetric hollow fiber (CMS) carbon molecular sieve is made by providing a dope solution comprised of a polvimide and a solvent, at a temperature greater than 250°C that is less than the storage modulus at a temperature of 250°C, but no more than ten times less as measured using dynamic mechanical thermal analysis from 250°C to a temperature where the polyimide carbonizes. The polvimide is shaped into a hollow polvimide fiber, the solvent removed and the polyimide hollow fiber is heated to pyroiyze the polvimide and form the asymmetric hollow carbon molecular sieve. The asymmetric hollow fiber carbon molecular sieve has a wall that is defined by an inner surface and outer surface of said fiber and the wall has an inner porous support region extending from the inner surface to an outer raicroporous separation region that extends from the inner porous support region to the outer surface. Surprisingly, when the polyimide has the particular storage modulus characteristics, the method allows for the hollow fiber CMS to be made without any pre- treatmenis or additives to inhibit stractural collapse of the inner microporous region.

Improved method of making carbon molecular sieve membranes

The invention is an improved method of making a carbon molecular sieve (CMS) membrane in which a polyimide precursor polymer is pyrolyzed to form a carbon molecular sieve membrane by heating, in a furnace, said polyimide precursor polymer to a final pyrolysis temperature of 600 C to 700 C at a pyrolysis heating rate of 3 to 7 C/minute from 400 C to the final pyrolysis temperature, the final pyrolysis temperature being held for a pyrolysis time of at most 60 minutes in a non-oxidizing atmosphere. In a particular embodiment, the cooling rate from the pyrolysis temperature is accelerated by methods to remove heat. The CMS membranes have shown an improved combination of selectivity and permeance as well as being particularly suitable to separate gases in gas streams such methane from natural gas, oxygen from air and ethylene or propylene from light hydrocarbon streams.

Diaza- or thiazadione derivatives with neuroprotective activity

The present invention relates to certain derivatives of cycloalkanediones invariably substituted with a chroman-2-yl, 2-quinolyl or -O-phenyl residue which are serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine, 5-HT) 5-HT1A receptor subtype agonists modulators, to their stereochemical isomers and to their use in the preparation of a medicament for the treatment of pathological states for which an agonist a modulator of these receptors is indicated.

Tap to fit on a bottle

Siphon head (1) for a bottle which is formed by a tubular body (2) having an interior of stepped zones (3,4,5,6) with different diameter and height. Activation of the lever (15) against the action of a spring (12) lifts the valve (10) from its seat (7). In the seat is mounted a tube (8) through which liquid passes towards a spout (18).

Improved method of making carbon molecular sieve membranes

The invention is an improved method of making an improved carbon molecular sieve (CMS) membrane in which a precursor polymer (e.g., polyimide) is pyrolyzed at a pyrolysis temperature to form a CMS membrane that is cooled to ambient temperature (about 40°C or 30°C to about 20°C). The CMS membrane is then reheated to a reheating temperature less than the pyrolysis temperature to form the improved CMS membrane. The improved CMS membranes have shown an improved combination of selectivity and permeance as well as stability for separating hydrogen from gas molecules (e.g., methane, ethane, propane, ethylene, propylene, butane, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, butylene, and combinations thereof).

Method to make carbon molecular sieve hollow fiber membranes

A method of making a hollow fiber carbon molecular sieve is comprised of heating a hollow polymer fiber to a carbonization temperature in an atmosphere that is non-oxidizing to form a hollow fiber carbon molecular sieve, wherein during at least a portion of the heating a tensile force is applied to the hollow polymer fiber. The method may improve the separation of gases similar in size such a propylene from propane.

Method of making carbon molecular sieve membranes

The invention is an improved method of making a carbon molecular sieve (CMS) membrane in which a precursor polymer is pyrolyzed to form a carbon molecular sieve membrane that is then exposed to a conditioning atmosphere comprised of a target permeate gas molecule such as ethylene when the membrane is desired to separate it from a light hydrocarbon gas stream. The exposure to the ethylene desirably occurs prior to the CMS permeance and selectivity combination substantially changing (e.g., within 5 days) of cooling from the pyrolyzing temperature. The CMS membranes have shown an improved combination of selectivity and permeance as well as stability and are useful to separate gases in gas streams such methane from natural gas, oxygen from air and ethylene or propylene from light hydrocarbon streams.

Methodology for three-dimensional morphological and quantitative determination of micro and nanocavities produced by chemical and microbiological corrosion in metallic materials.

The present invention refers to a procedure which includes the following objectives: d) To determine the morphology of the micro and nanocavities produced by chemical and/or microbiological corrosion in metallic materials, in the space of three dimensions as well as the effective advance of corrosion, the true length of corrosion cavities and their associated parameters: corrosion vectors, corrosion intensity and determination of the cavities diameter/true length of corrosion ratio, applying scanning electron microscopy (MEB) techniques, and analytic, gravimetric and volumetric formulations; e) To quantitatively determine the rate of chemical and/or microbiological corrosion in metallic materials, through their volumetric and gravimetric properties; and f) To obtain a graphic interface to access the numeric information and the micrographs in a simple and friendly manner. More specifically, the present invention is related to the laboratory procedures, analytic expressions, devices, procedures and calculations required to characterize the micro and nanocavities of coupons and biocoupons, caused by chemical and/or microbiological pitting and uniform corrosion.

Method of making improved polyimide separation membranes

A polyimide separation membrane is comprised of a polyimide, a halogen compound (e.g., halogenated aromatic epoxide) that is soluble in the polyimide and a hydrocarbon having 2 to 5 carbons (e.g., ethane, ethylene, propane or propylene). The gas separation membrane has improved selectivity for small gas molecules such as hydrogen compared to polyimide membrane not containing the halogen compound or hydrocarbon. The polyimide separation membrane may be made by shaping a dope solution comprised of a polyimide, a halogen containing compound that is soluble in the polyimide, removing the solvent and then exposing the untreated polyimide membrane to a treating atmosphere comprising a hydrocarbon having 2 to 5 carbons for a sufficient time to form the polyimide membrane.

molecular sieve carbon membranes containing a group 13 metal and method for their production

Trata-se de uma membrana de peneira molecular de carbono (CMS) com características de separação aprimoradas para separar olefinas de suas parafinas correspondentes que é composta de carbono com, no máximo, quantidades residuais de enxofre e um metal do grupo 13. A membrana de CMS pode ser produzida a partir de pirólise de um polímero precursor desprovido de enxofre no qual o polímero precursor teve um metal do grupo 13 incorporado a ele, em que o metal está em um estado reduzido. A pirólise do precursor com o metal do grupo 13 incorporado a ele é realizada em uma atmosfera não oxidante e a uma taxa e temperatura de aquecimento, de modo que o metal esteja em um estado reduzido (por exemplo, ligado covalentemente ao carbono ou nitrogênio ou no estado de metal). It is a molecular carbon sieve membrane (CMS) with improved separation characteristics to separate olefins from their corresponding paraffins which is composed of carbon with, at most, residual amounts of sulfur and a group 13 metal. CMS can be produced from pyrolysis of a sulfur-free precursor polymer in which the precursor polymer had a group 13 metal incorporated into it, in which the metal is in a reduced state. The pyrolysis of the precursor with the group 13 metal incorporated into it is carried out in a non-oxidizing atmosphere and at a heating rate and temperature, so that the metal is in a reduced state (for example, covalently bound to carbon or nitrogen or in the metal state).

Improved method to make carbon molecular sieve hollow fiber membranes

A method of making a hollow fiber carbon molecular sieve is comprised of heating a hollow polymer fiber to a carbonization temperature in an atmosphere that is non-oxidizing to form a hollow fiber carbon molecular sieve, wherein during at least a portion of the heating a tensile force is applied to the hollow polymer fiber. The method may improve the separation of gases similar in size such a propylene from propane.

Improved transition metal containing carbon molecular sieve membranes and method to make them

A carbon molecular sieve (CMS) membrane having improved separation characteristics for separating olefins from their corresponding paraffins is comprised of carbon with at most trace amounts of sulfur and a transition metal, wherein the transition metal is one or more of a group 4-10 and 12 transition metal. The CMS membrane may be made by pyrolyzing a precursor polymer devoid of sulfur in which the precursor polymer has had a transition metal incorporated into it. The pyrolyzing for the precursor having the transition metal incorporated into it is performed in a nonoxidizing atmosphere and at a heating rate and temperature such that the metal has a valence greater than zero (i.e., not metal bonded) to a valence desirably closer to its maximum valence.

Diaza- or thiazadione derivatives with neuroprotective activity

The present invention relates to certain derivatives of cycloalkanediones invariably substituted with a chroman-2-yl, 2-quinolyl or -O-phenyl residue which are serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine, 5-HT) 5-HT1A receptor subtype agonists modulators, to their stereochemical isomers and to their use in the preparation of a medicament for the treatment of pathological states for which an agonist a modulator of these receptors is indicated.

Improved method to make carbon molecular sieve hollow fiber membranes

An asymmetric hollow fiber (CMS) carbon molecular sieve is made by providing a dope solution comprised of a polvimide and a solvent, at a temperature greater than 250°C that is less than the storage modulus at a temperature of 250°C, but no more than ten times less as measured using dynamic mechanical thermal analysis from 250°C to a temperature where the polyimide carbonizes. The polvimide is shaped into a hollow polvimide fiber, the solvent removed and the polyimide hollow fiber is heated to pyroiyze the polvimide and form the asymmetric hollow carbon molecular sieve. The asymmetric hollow fiber carbon molecular sieve has a wall that is defined by an inner surface and outer surface of said fiber and the wall has an inner porous support region extending from the inner surface to an outer raicroporous separation region that extends from the inner porous support region to the outer surface. Surprisingly, when the polyimide has the particular storage modulus characteristics, the method allows for the hollow fiber CMS to be made without any pre- treatmenis or additives to inhibit stractural collapse of the inner microporous region.

Antimicrobial, insecticidal and acaricidal system

Method for making a carbon molecular sieve membrane, process for separating a gas molecule from a gas feed, and carbon molecular sieve membrane and module

a invenção é um método melhorado de fazer uma membrana de peneira molecular de carbono (cms) na qual um polímero precursor é pirolisado para formar uma membrana de peneira molecular de carbono que é então exposta a uma atmosfera condicionante constituída por uma molécula de gás permeado alvo, tal como etileno, quando se deseja que a membrana a separe de uma corrente de gás de hidrocarboneto leve. a exposição ao etileno desejavelmente ocorre antes da combinação de permeância e seletividade de cms substancialmente mudando (por exemplo, dentro de 5 dias) de resfriamento da temperatura de pirólise. as membranas cms mostraram uma combinação melhorada de seletividade e permeância bem como estabilidade, e são úteis para separar gases em correntes gasosas como metano de gás natural, oxigênio de ar e etileno ou propileno de correntes de hidrocarbonetos leves. The invention is an improved method of making a carbon molecular sieve (cms) membrane in which a precursor polymer is pyrolyzed to form a carbon molecular sieve membrane which is then exposed to a conditioning atmosphere consisting of a target permeated gas molecule. such as ethylene when the membrane is to be separated from a light hydrocarbon gas stream. exposure to ethylene desirably occurs prior to the combination of substantially changing (e.g., within 5 days) cms permeability and selectivity of cooling of the pyrolysis temperature. cms membranes have shown an improved combination of selectivity and permeability as well as stability, and are useful for separating gases into gaseous streams such as natural gas methane, air oxygen and ethylene or propylene from light hydrocarbon streams.

Anticancer compounds

Apparatus for inspecting elements on transport device

Anticancer compounds.

Compuestos anticancerígenos de fórmula general I: en la que R1-R11 toman significados permitidos para uso en el tratamiento del cáncer.

COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM BETWEEN AN NFC RADIO INTERFACE AND A SECOND DEVICE AND PROCEDURE FOR PRESSING THE SAME

Sistema de comunicaciones entre una interfaz radio NFC y un segundo dispositivo y procedimiento para la puesta en práctica del mismo.#El sistema de la invención prevé que el control de la actuación en la comunicación se ejecute en un dispositivo distinto al que integra el chipset NFC, lo que supone al menos dos ventajas, por una parte, se reducen costes al eliminar el microcontrolador asociado al chipset NFC, y se permite reutilizar un recurso ya existente, esto es, el dispositivo que se conecta con la pasarela NFC, que ya formaba parte del sistema en los casos de uso de este tipo de lectores de proximidad, todo ello con un menor coste de inversión. Así pues, el sistema de comunicaciones se caracteriza porque en el mismo participa un aparato que define la pasarela de comunicaciones entre la interfaz radio NFC y el segundo dispositivo, materializado en una interfaz de comunicación serie desprovisto de cualquier tipo de microcontrolador, dotado de medios de comunicación directa de la salida de la interfaz serie a la entrada de un chipset NFC que implementa la interfaz radio NFC. Communications system between an NFC radio interface and a second device and method for implementing it. # The system of the invention provides that the control of the communication performance is executed in a device other than the one that integrates the NFC chipset , which implies at least two advantages, on the one hand, costs are reduced by eliminating the microcontroller associated with the NFC chipset, and it is allowed to reuse an existing resource, that is, the device that connects to the NFC gateway, which already formed part of the system in the cases of use of this type of proximity readers, all with a lower investment cost. Thus, the communication system is characterized in that it participates in an apparatus that defines the communication gateway between the NFC radio interface and the second device, materialized in a serial communication interface devoid of any type of ...

Liquid doser with incorporated pressurization pump

Release of substances into senescent cells

Yüzen kafeslerde deniz balik türlerine endüstriyel uygulama amaçli elektrosersemletme ve/veya elektro-öldürme islemi.

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Method of making carbon molecular sieve membranes

The invention is an improved method of making a carbon molecular sieve (CMS) membrane in which a precursor polymer is pyrolyzed to form a carbon molecular sieve membrane that is then exposed to a conditioning atmosphere comprised of a target permeate gas molecule such as ethylene when the membrane is desired to separate it from a light hydrocarbon gas stream. The exposure to the ethylene desirably occurs prior to the CMS permeance and selectivity combination substantially changing (e.g., within 5 days) of cooling from the pyrolyzing temperature. The CMS membranes have shown an improved combination of selectivity and permeance as well as stability and are useful to separate gases in gas streams such methane from natural gas, oxygen from air and ethylene or propylene from light hydrocarbon streams.

Metodo para la deteccion de tioles en solucion acuosa.

Método para la detección de tioles en solución acuosa. La presente invención proporciona un método para detectar especies nucleofílicas con excedente de carga electrónica, especialmente grupos tiol. Para su detección la invención proporciona también una serie de compuestos derivados de escuaridina. El método descrito tiene la ventaja de permitir la detección de los tioles en disolución acuosa mediante un simple cambio de color fácilmente apreciable. Asimismo, el método permite cuantificar la concentración de tioles en la disolución problema.

Deep encoder for performing audio processing

Embodiments are disclosed for determining an answer to a query associated with a graphical representation of data. In particular, in one or more embodiments, the disclosed systems and methods comprise receiving an input including an unprocessed audio sequence and a request to perform an audio signal processing effect on the unprocessed audio sequence. The one or more embodiments further include analyzing, by a deep encoder, the unprocessed audio sequence to determine parameters for processing the unprocessed audio sequence. The one or more embodiments further include sending the unprocessed audio sequence and the parameters to one or more audio signal processing effects plugins to perform the requested audio signal processing effect using the parameters and outputting a processed audio sequence after processing of the unprocessed audio sequence using the parameters of the one or more audio signal processing effects plugins.

Método para produzir uma peneira molecular de carbono de fibra oca assimétrica, processo para separar uma molécula de gás de uma alimentação de gás, e, módulo de separação de gás

Trata-se de uma peneira molecular de carbono (CMS) de fibra oca assimétrica, peneira molecular que é produzida fornecendo-se uma solução de aditivo composta de uma poliimida e de um solvente, a uma temperatura superior a 250 °C que é menor do que o módulo de armazenamento a uma temperatura de 250 °C, mas não mais do que dez vezes menor, como medido utilizando a análise térmica mecânica dinâmica de 250 °C para uma temperatura em que a poliimida é carbonizada. A poliimida é conformada em uma fibra de poliimida oca, o solvente é removido, e a fibra oca de poliimida é aquecida para pirolisar a poliimida e formar a peneira molecular de carbono oca assimétrica. A peneira molecular de carbono de fibra oca assimétrica tem uma parede que é definida por uma superfície interna e uma superfície externa da referida fibra, e a parede tem uma região de suporte porosa interna que se estende da superfície interna até uma região de separação microporosa externa que se estende da região de suporte porosa interna até a superfície externa. Surpreendentemente, quando a poliimida tem as características particulares do módulo de armazenamento, o método permite que a fibra oca de CMS seja produzida sem (...).

Banco universal de pruebas para dispositivos domesticos utilizadores de agua y similares.

Esta invencion se refiere a un banco de pruebas automatizado que permite realizar pruebas de funcionamiento y vida util a dispositivos domésticos utilizadores de agua, tales como: inodoros, válvulas de admision y descarga para tanques de inodoros, regaderas de aseo corporal, llaves de nariz para lavadero, llaves mezcladoras para fregadero y lavabo, fluxometros para inodoros y mingitorios y válvulas de flotador para tinacos y cisternas. El objeto de esta invencion es proporcionar un aparato que integrando un sistema hidráulico, un sistema de accionamiento neumático, un sistema de regulacion de agua caliente y un sistema electronico y neumático de control sobre un soporte de movilidad mecánica, realiza, de forma automática y eficiente, las pruebas de funcionamiento y vida util de los dispositivos mencionados. El banco se adapta a diversas pruebas en diferentes condiciones de temperatura, presion y gasto, a una variedad de dispositivos y a la realizacion de pruebas en forma individual o simultánea a más de un dispositivo del mismo tipo a la vez. El banco cuenta con accesorios para la regulacion de movimiento y presion permitiendo su versatilidad en tipo de pruebas y condiciones. Esta integracion novedosa de sistemas posee multiples ventajas sobre aparatos o instalaciones de prueba convencionales.

Method and apparatus for alignment in neighboring networks

A method includes detecting, at a first timing with reference to a periodic signal that is common to a first domain and a second domain, a first signal indicative of the first domain. The first signal is used by the first domain to signal presence of the first domain and a time used by the first domain for inter domain communication with other domains. Further, the method includes comparing, the first timing to a second timing with reference to the periodic signal. The second domain uses a second signal at the second timing to signal presence of the second domain and a time used by the second domain for inter domain communication with other domains. Then, the method includes aligning the first signal and the second signal to enable inter domain communication between the first domain and the second domain.

Liberación de sustancias en células senescentes

Liberación de sustancias en células senescentes. La invención trata de nanodispositivos para la liberación controlada de sustancias que comprenden un soporte recubierto por oligosacáridos, donde dichos oligosacáridos comprenden al menos 3 unidades de monosacáridos, y donde al menos uno de los monosacáridos es galactosa. Estos nanodispositivos liberan su carga de manera específica en células senescentes. La invención también recoge su procedimiento de obtención y sus usos.

Método para produzir uma membrana de peneira molecular de carbono de fibra oca, processo para separar uma molécula de gás de uma alimentação de gás compreendida da molécula de gás e pelo menos uma outra molécula de gás e módulo de separação de gás

trata-se de um método para produzir uma peneira molecular de carbono de fibra oca que compreende aquecer uma fibra oca de polímero a uma temperatura de carbonização em uma atmosfera que é não oxidante de modo a formar uma peneira molecular de carbono de fibra oca, em que durante pelo menos uma porção do aquecimento uma força de tração é aplicada à fibra oca de polímero. o método pode melhorar a separação de gases de tamanho semelhante, como um propileno de propano.

Carbon molecular sieve membranes containing a group 13 metal and method to make them

A carbon molecular sieve (CMS) membrane having improved separation characteristics for separating olefins from their corresponding paraffins is comprised of carbon with at most trace amounts of sulfur and a group 13 metal. The CMS membrane may be made by pyrolyzing a precursor polymer devoid of sulfur in which the precursor polymer has had a group 13 metal incorporated into it, wherein the metal is in a reduced state. The pyrolyzing for the precursor having the group 13 metal incorporated into it is performed in a nonoxidizing atmosphere and at a heating rate and temperature such that the metal in a reduced state (e.g., covalently bonded to carbon or nitrogen or in the metal state).

Plataforma digital de eventos.

Plataforma digital de eventos.La plataforma de la invención permite agilizar, abaratar y flexibilizar la cadena productiva, con una estructura menor de los emisores finales, con nuevos formatos de emisión, ofreciendo un producto personalizado y codificado que garantiza la seguridad y privacidad del material distribuido mediante la generación de usuarios y contraseñas personalizados por el cliente. Para ello, en la misma participan una o más cámaras (1) de alta definición con su correspondiente operador, destinadas a grabar el evento (2) de que se trate, pudiendo complementarse con un redactor digital (3), cámaras cuya señal es transmitida a un ordenador portátil (4), dotado de un software de edición-compresión, a través del que dicho material audiovisual se edita y comprime con un códec de video, contenidos que, a través de la tecnología HSUPA (6), y con el concurso de un software de programación (7) es subido a un servidor (8) desde el citado portátil (4), servidor al que se conectan los emisores potenciales previa validación de los mismos.

Sistema de comunicaciones entre una interfaz radio nfc y un segundo dispositivo y procedimiento para la puesta en práctica del mismo

Sistema de comunicaciones entre una interfaz radioSistema de comunicaciones entre una interfaz radio NFC y un segundo dispositivo y procedimiento para NFC y un segundo dispositivo y procedimiento para la puesta en práctica del mismo. El sistema de la la puesta en práctica del mismo. El sistema de la invención prevé que el control de la actuación en invención prevé que el control de la actuación en la comunicación se ejecute en un dispositivo dist la comunicación se ejecute en un dispositivo distinto al que integra el chipset NFC, lo que supone into al que integra el chipset NFC, lo que supone al menos dos ventajas, por una parte, se reducen cal menos dos ventajas, por una parte, se reducen costes al eliminar el microcontrolador asociado al ostes al eliminar el microcontrolador asociado al chipset NFC, y se permite reutilizar un recurso yachipset NFC, y se permite reutilizar un recurso ya existente, esto es, el dispositivo que se conecta existente, esto es, el dispositivo que se conecta con la pasarela NFC, que ya formaba parte del sis con la pasarela NFC, que ya formaba parte del sistema en los casos de uso de este tipo de lectores tema en los casos de uso de este tipo de lectores de proximidad, todo ello con un menor coste de invde proximidad, todo ello con un menor coste de inversión. Así pues, el sistema de comunicaciones se ersión. Así pues, el sistema de comunicaciones se caracteriza porque en el mismo participa un aparatcaracteriza porque en el mismo participa un aparato que define la pasarela de comunicaciones entre lo que define la pasarela de comunicaciones entre la interfaz radio NFC y el segundo dispositivo, mata interfaz radio NFC y el segundo dispositivo, materializado en una interfaz de comunicación serie derializado en una interfaz de comunicación serie desprovisto de cualquier tipo de microcontrolador, esprovisto de cualquier tipo de microcontrolador, dotado de medios de comunicación directa de la saldotado de medios de comunicación directa de la ...

Kalibration einer lichtfeld-erzeugungsvorrichtung

Die Offenbarung betrifft ein Verfahren zum Kalibrieren einer Lichtfeld-Erzeugungsvorrichtung (1), welche eine Anzeigeeinheit (2) mit Bildpunkten (3) zum Erzeugen von Licht (4) und eine Linsenfeld-Einheit (5) mit optischen Linsen (6) zum Umlenken des von der Anzeigeeinheit (2) erzeugten Lichtes (4) sowie eine Steuereinheit (7) zum Steuern der Anzeigeeinheit (2) aufweist, wobei jeder Linse (6) der Linsenfeld-Einheit (5) mehrere Bildpunkte (3) der Anzeigeeinheit (2) zugeordnet sind, mit einem a) Erzeugen von Licht (4) durch ein oder mehrere Bildpunkte (3) der Anzeigeeinheit (2) gemäß einem vorgegebenen Kalibriermuster; b) Erfassen des gemäß dem Kalibriermuster erzeugten Lichtes (4) durch eine Messeinheit einer Kalibriervorrichtung, welche in einer vorgegebenen räumlichen Relation zu der Lichtfeld-Erzeugungsvorrichtung (1) angeordnet ist; c) jeweiligen Berechnen eines Umlenk-Winkels der Linsenfeld-Einheit (5) für den oder die Bildpunkte, welche gemäß dem Kalibriermuster Licht (4) erzeugt haben, anhand des erfassten Lichtes (4) durch eine Recheneinheit der Kalibriervorrichtung in Abhängigkeit des vorgegebenen Kalibriermusters und der vorgegebenen räumlichen Relation; und d) Kalibrieren der Lichtfeld-Erzeugungsvorrichtung (1) unter Verwendung zumindest eines berechneten Umlenk-Winkels mit einem Zuordnen von jeweiligen Umlenk-Winkeln der Linsenfeld-Einheit (5) zu zumindest einem Großteil der Bildpunkte (3) der Anzeigeeinheit (2) in der Steuereinheit (7) der Lichtfeld-Erzeugungsvorrichtung (1), um auf möglichst einfache technische Weise eine flexibel einsetzbare Lichtfeld-Erzeugungsvorrichtung (1) bereitzustellen. (Fig. 1)

Dispositivo de amarre para losetas enmoquetadas y similares.

Time-varying and nonlinear audio processing using deep neural networks

A computer-implemented method of processing audio data, the method comprising receiving input audio data (x) comprising a time-series of amplitude values; transforming the input audio data (x) into an input frequency band decomposition (X1) of the input audio data (x); transforming the input frequency band decomposition (X1) into a first latent representation (Z); processing the first latent representation (Z) by a first deep neural network to obtain a second latent representation (Z{circumflex over ( )}, Z1{circumflex over ( )}); transforming the second latent representation (Z{circumflex over ( )}, Z1{circumflex over ( )}) to obtain a discrete approximation (X3{circumflex over ( )}); element-wise multiplying the discrete approximation (X3{circumflex over ( )}) and a residual feature map (R, X5{circumflex over ( )}) to obtain a modified feature map, wherein the residual feature map (R, X5{circumflex over ( )}) is derived from the input frequency band decomposition (X1); processing a pre-shaped frequency band decomposition by a waveshaping unit to obtain a waveshaped frequency band decomposition (X1{circumflex over ( )}, X1.2{circumflex over ( )}), wherein the pre-shaped frequency band decomposition is derived from the input frequency band decomposition (X1), wherein the waveshaping unit comprises a second deep neural network; summing the waveshaped frequency band decomposition (X1{circumflex over ( )}, X1.2{circumflex over ( )}) and a modified frequency band decomposition (X2{circumflex over ( )}, X1.1{circumflex over ( )}) to obtain a summation output (X0{circumflex over ( )}), wherein the modified frequency band decomposition (X2{circumflex over ( )}, X1.1{circumflex over ( )}) is derived from the modified feature map; and transforming the summation output (X0{circumflex over ( )}) to obtain target audio data (y{circumflex over ( )}).

Metodo para la deteccion de mercurio en solucion acuosa.

Método para la detección de mercurio en solución acuosa. La presente invención proporciona un método para detectar Hg{sup,2+}. Para su detección la invención proporciona también una serie de compuestos derivados de escuaridina. El método descrito tiene la ventaja de permitir la detección de Hg{sup,2+} en disolución acuosa mediante un simple cambio de color fácilmente apreciable. Asimismo, el método permite cuantificar la concentración de Hg{sup,2+} en la disolución problema.

Material poroso para la detección de candida albicans, método de diagnóstico que lo utiliza y método de preparación del mismo

Material poroso para la detección de Candida albicans, método de diagnóstico que lo utiliza y método de preparación del mismo. Concretamente, la invención describela obtención de un nuevo material poroso preparado para el reconocimiento de ADN del microorganismo patógeno Candida albicans, así como su utilización en un método de diagnóstico in vitrorápido y de gran sensibilidad

Sistema generador de olas

Sistema (1) generador de olas de forma artificial en un medio acuático (2) delimitado por un perímetro (2a), donde las olas se generan mediante al menos grupo principal (1a) formado por al menos un depósito (3) invertido y móvil en una dirección vertical (V) mediante un sistema activador (7) generando de forma natural un vacío y una depresión (D) en el medio acuático, que posteriormente genera una ola. El depósito (3) invertido y móvil comprende al menos unas caras laterales (3a) unidas entre sí, una cara superior (3b) y un hueco (3c) en la parte inferior del depósito (3) por donde entra agua, además, la cara superior (3b) comprende una válvula (5) de liberación de vacío. El depósito (3) se caracteriza por qué es extensible en volumen en la dirección vertical (v) por el desplazamiento de un depósito interior (3') unido a la cara superior (3b) del depósito (3).

Procedimiento de preparacion de oxinitruros mesoporosos ordenados, materiales asi obtenidos y sus usos.

Procedimiento de preparación de oxinitruros mesoporosos ordenados, materiales así obtenidos y sus usos. Se preparan oxinitruros de sílice y también silicometalatos nitrurados mesoporosos, composicionalmente homogéneos y de elevada pureza de fase utilizando un procedimiento que comprende las siguientes etapas: 1ª) preparación/activación del material precursor, es decir de la sílice o del silicometalato mesoporoso mesoestructurado; 2ª) termonitruración del material estabilizado. donde 0 <= x <= 1; 0 < y < 1; z < x/2 (para I y II); z < (1-x) (para III); A y A'' representan metales de los subgrupos (1, 2, 3, 4, 5)B o (3, 4, 5, 6, 7)A, o del grupo 8 de la Tabla periódica, y M representa un elemento monovalente. El contenido en nitrógeno viene definido por los valores de p, q, q'', r, t, o, w y s: 0 <= p, q, q'' <= 1; 0 <= r, t, o, w <= 0,5; 0 <= s <= 0,75. El valor de h (0 <= h, h'', h", h"'' <= 1) se relaciona con la cantidad de grupos -OH y/o -NHx.

Compositions comprising aticaprant

The present disclosure relates to compositions, including oral compositions in the form of tablets, comprising aticaprant and methods of using the same.

Compositions comprising aticaprant

The present disclosure relates to compositions, including oral compositions in the form of tablets, comprising aticaprant and methods of using the same.

Método de fabricação de uma membrana de poli-imida, processo para separar uma molécula de gás de uma alimentação de gás, e, membrana de poliimida que contém halogênio

Trata-se de uma membrana de separação de poli-imida que é compreendida de uma poli-imida, um composto de halogênio (por exemplo, epóxido aromático halogenado) que é solúvel na poli-imida e um hidrocarboneto que tem de 2 a 5 carbonos (por exemplo, etano, etileno, propano ou propileno). A membrana de separação de gás tem seletividade melhorada para pequenas moléculas de gás, como o hidrogênio, em comparação com a membrana de poli-imida que não contém o composto de halogênio ou hidrocarboneto. A membrana de separação de poli-imida pode ser produzida conformando-se uma solução de dopagem compreendida de uma poli-imida, um composto que contém halogênio que é solúvel na poli-imida, removendo-se o solvente e, em seguida, expondo-se a membrana de poli-imida não tratada a uma atmosfera de tratamento que compreende um hidrocarboneto que tem de 2 a 5 carbonos durante um tempo suficiente para formar a membrana de poli-imida.

Abrepuertas electrico

Abrepuertas eléctrico que comprende una armadura, una caja, un pestillo, elementos de activación del pestillo dentro de la caja, definiendo la armadura un orificio que da acceso a un entrante para recibir un picaporte, el abrepuertas comprendiendo un medio de interposición unido a un elemento del abrepuertas destinado a bloquear el acceso al picaporte a través de la ranura existente entre dos elementos batientes a cerrar, en el que dicho abrepuertas sobresale de forma permanente siguiendo una dirección de proyección y comprende medios elásticos de forma tal que dichos medios elásticos varían linealmente la distancia de proyección del medio de interposición en la dirección de proyección.

Abrepuertas electrico

Abrepuertas eléctrico que comprende una armadura, una caja, un pestillo, elementos de activación del pestillo dentro de la caja, definiendo la armadura un orificio que da acceso a un entrante para recibir un picaporte, el abrepuertas comprendiendo un medio de interposición destinado a bloquear el acceso al picaporte a través de la ranura existente entre dos elementos batientes a cerrar, en el que el medio de interposición es una pantalla unida de forma fija y solidaria a un elemento del abrepuertas y que sobresale con respecto a dicho elemento.

Package sorting systems and methods of use

Package sorting systems and methods of use are disclosed herein. An example system includes a platform of a vehicle, where the platform is arranged as a grid having a plurality of slots (including an open slot and a target slot). A plurality of slabs can be placed into the grid except for in the open slot. A slab moving assembly is used, to move the slabs in order to place a selected slab into the target slot on the platform.

Sistema generador de olas

Configuração construtiva em suporte para copos e similares

"CONFIGURAçãO CONSTRUTIVA EM SUPORTE PARA COPOS E SIMILARES". A presente invenção de modelo de utilidade se refere a uma configuração construtiva em suporte para copos e. similares, que apresenta uma forma retangular prismática montada a partir de uma peça única que é dividida por apenas três linhas de dobradura que formam quatro paredes, onde na parede externa são providos orifícios de acomodação, e duas abas de forma semi-eliptica que formam uma fenda onde se encaixa a baioneta localizada na parede externa oposta, formando um único dispositivo de fechamento.

Conjunto de abrepuertas estanco

Calibration of a light-field generation device

Disclosed is a method for calibrating a light field generating device, which has a display unit with pixels for generating light and a lens field unit with optical lenses for deflecting the light generated by the display unit, and a control unit for controlling the display unit, each lens of the lens field unit being assigned a plurality of pixels of the display unit. Also disclosed are a light field generating device based on the above method and an illumination device having the disclosed light field generation device.

Kalibration einer Lichtfeld-Erzeugungsvorrichtung

Die Offenbarung betrifft ein Verfahren zum Kalibrieren einer Lichtfeld-Erzeugungsvorrichtung (1), weiche eine Anzeigeeinheit (2) mit Bildpunkten (3) zum Erzeugen von Licht (4) und eine Linsenfeld-Einheit (5) mit optischen Linsen (6) zum Umlenken des von der Anzeigeeinheit (2) erzeugten Lichtes (4) sowie eine Steuereinheit (7) zum Steuern der Anzeigeeinheit (2) aufweist, wobei jeder Linse (6) der Linsenfeld-Einheit (5) mehrere Bildpunkte (3) der Anzeigeeinheit (2) zugeordnet sind, mit einem a) Erzeugen von Licht (4) durch ein oder mehrere Bildpunkte (3) der Anzeigeeinheit (2) gemäß einem vorgegebenen Kalibriermuster; b) Erfassen des gemäß dem Kalibriermuster erzeugten Lichtes (4) durch eine Messeinheit einer Kalibriervorrichtung, welche in einer vorgegebenen räumlichen Relation zu der Lichtfeld-Erzeugungsvorrichtung (1) angeordnet ist; c) jeweiligen Berechnen eines Umlenk-Winkels der Linsenfeld-Einheit (5) für den oder die Bildpunkte, welche gemäß dem Kalibriermuster Licht (4) erzeugt haben, anhand des erfassten Lichtes (4) durch eine Recheneinheit der Kalibriervorrichtung in Abhängigkeit des vorgegebenen Kalibriermusters und der vorgegebenen räumlichen Relation; und d) Kalibrieren der Lichtfeld-Erzeugungsvorrichtung (1) unter Verwendung zumindest eines berechneten Umlenk-Winkels mit einem Zuordnen von jeweiligen Umlenk-Winkeln der Linsenfeld-Einheit (5) zu zumindest einem Großteil der Bildpunkte (3) der Anzeigeeinheit (2) in der Steuereinheit (7) der Lichtfeld-Erzeugungsvorrichtung (1), um auf möglichst einfache technische Weise eine flexibel einsetzbare Lichtfeld-Erzeugungsvorrichtung (1) bereitzustellen.