Current converter, frequency mixer, radiofrequency transmission system and method for frequency mixing

A current converter has a first amplification device, which outputs a differential current depending on a differential control signal and derives a differential feedback signal from the differential current. The current converter also has a second amplification device, which amplifies a differential input signal at its input depending on the differential feedback signal to form the differential control signal. The current converter may be used in a frequency mixer together with a mixer cell which produces a differential output signal by multiplying the differential current and an oscillator signal.

Mixer cell, modulator and method

Embodiments provide a mixer cell, which is implemented to logically combine a data signal with an oscillator signal and a sign signal to obtain a mixer cell output signal based on the logical combination. Further embodiments provide a modulator with a plurality of mixer cells.

Hand-Held Work Tool with Decoupled Drawbar Carrier

A hand-held power tool has a lower mass and an upper mass. The lower mass has a tool and a working device for causing the tool to effect a work movement. The upper mass is movable relative to the lower mass and has a drive motor for the working device. A first vibration decoupling device is arranged between the lower mass and the upper mass for decoupling the upper mass from the lower mass in terms of vibration. A guide drawbar guides is provided for guiding the work tool by an operator. An electrical energy storage provides electrical energy for starting the drive motor. A drawbar carrier is carried by the upper mass and is connected to the upper mass via a second vibration decoupling device. The the guide drawbar is attached to the drawbar carrier, and the energy storage is carried by the drawbar carrier. 1. A hand-held work tool , comprising:a lower mass which has a tool and a working device for causing a working movement of the tool;an upper mass which is movable relative to the lower mass and which has a drive component for the working device;a first vibration decoupling device, arranged between the lower mass and the upper mass, for decoupling the upper mass from the lower mass in terms of vibration;a guide drawbar for guiding the work tool by an operator;an electrical energy storage which provides electrical energy for the drive component; anda drawbar carrier which is carried by the upper mass and which is connected to the upper mass via a second vibration decoupling device; whereinthe guide drawbar is attached to the drawbar carrier; and whereinthe energy storage is carried by the drawbar carrier.2. The work tool according to claim 1 , wherein the working component has a drive motor for the working device.3. The work tool according to claim 1 , whereinthe energy storage that is carried by the drawbar carrier is a first energy storage; and whereinthe drive component has a second energy storage which is arranged on the upper mass.4. The work tool according to ...

Device for providing a differential output signal and method for providing a differential output signal

A device, which provides a differential output signal having a first output signal component and a second output signal component based on a plurality of input signals, includes a pair of signal sources and a controller. The pair of signal sources includes a first activatable signal source for providing the first output signal component and a second activatable signal source for providing the second output signal component. The controller is operably coupled to the pair of signal sources and is configured to activate either the first signal source or the second signal source of the pair of signal sources depending on the plurality of input signals.

INDUSTRIAL X-RAY WORKPIECE MEASURING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPERATING SAME

The invention relates to an industrial X-ray workpiece measuring system comprising an X-ray source (), which is arranged in an X-ray protective housing () and has an X-ray focal spot (), workpiece carrier means, which are arranged in the X-ray protective housing, for accommodating a non-medical workpiece () to be examined, and X-ray detector means () which are provided on and/or in the X-ray protective housing, are designed to detect an X-ray beam from the X-ray source, which X-ray beam penetrates the workpiece held on the workpiece carrier means, and downstream of which X-ray detector means electronic evaluating means can be connected. 1. An industrial X-ray workpiece measuring system , comprising{'b': ['4', '2', '3', '5'], '#text': 'an X-ray source () disposed in an X-ray protection housing () and having an X-ray focal spot (), workpiece support means for holding a non-medical workpiece () to be examined, the workpiece support means being disposed in the X-ray protection housing, and'}{'b': ['10', '10', '10'], 'i': ['a,', 'b,', 'c'], '#text': 'X-ray detector means () provided on and/or in the X-ray protection housing and configured to detect an X-ray of the X-ray source radiographing a workpiece held on the workpiece support means,'}downstream of which electronic evaluation means can be disposed,{'b': ['20', '18'], '#text': 'the X-ray detector means comprising scintillator means () for converting incident X-rays into visible light on a light exit surface ()'}{'b': '28', '#text': 'and optical detector means () disposed optically downstream thereof and comprising a plurality of image pixels in a physical pixel density disposed adjacent to each other at regular intervals and forming a common sensor incidence surface,'}the image pixels detecting the visible light produced by the scintillator means for electronic evaluation at an effective pixel density,whereina first scintillator module realizing the scintillator means is configured to be interchangeable with a second ...

Radio-frequency mixer arrangement

The present invention relates to a radio-frequency mixer arrangement in which a differential amplifier is connected to an input on a multiplier. The differential amplifier is arranged together with at least one capacitance in the feedback path of an operational amplifier. The at least one capacitance performs the function of an antialiasing filter. The feedback operational amplifier with the design described results in a highly linear output signal given low output noise and a low current requirement. The mixer proposed is particularly suitable for use in vector modulators or polar modulators in transmission paths in mobile radios.

Adjustable and configurable door pull and installation method thereof

An adjustable door pull to be installed on a first surface of a door, the adjustable door pull including a grip, and at least one detachable standoff removably coupled to the grip to allow the grip to be attached to the first surface of the door.

Method for connecting an energy storage module to a module support, in particular a cooling element

A method for connecting an energy storage module to a module support, in particular a cooling element, The energy storage module is fastened on the module support by multiple connecting screws, which are each screwed into threaded bores provided on the module support. A gap is provided between the bottom of the energy storage module and the bottom of the module support, into which a thermally-conductive compound is introduced, which is distributed to fill the gap due to a reduction of the gap width when the energy storage module is screwed down.

Method and system for providing a session in a heterogeneous environment

A computer-implemented method and system are disclosed for providing a user with a consistent view of user session in a distributed environment, wherein the session requires establishing conversations between the external device (200, 300, 300') and application servers (A1,.., C4) of a system (100). The system (100) is provided with at least a routing means (10, 15) configured to establish, for a given session, a conversation between the external device (200, 300, 300') and one of the application servers. Establishing the conversation comprises the following steps performed at the routing means (10, 15) with at least one data processor: receiving a call from one among the application server and the external device to reach the other among the application server and the external device; determining if the call comprises a session identifier (ID), - If the call does not comprise a session ID, then opening a session for said conversation, creating a session ID that uniquely identifies said ...

Device for generating a vector-modulated output signal and method for generating a vector-modulated output signal

A device for generating a vector-modulated output signal based on a baseband signal having an in-phase component and a quadrature component, a first LO signal for the in-phase component of the baseband signal and a second LO signal for the quadrature component of the baseband signal comprises a baseband combination circuit, which is configured to combine the in-phase component and the quadrature component in order to obtain a plurality of combined IQ signals. Furthermore, the device includes a plurality of mixer cells for generating the vector-modulated output signal, based on the combined IQ signals, the first LO signal and the second LO signal.

Hand-held work tool with decoupled drawbar carrier

A hand-held power tool has a lower mass and an upper mass. The lower mass has a tool and a working device for causing the tool to effect a work movement. The upper mass is movable relative to the lower mass and has a drive motor for the working device. A first vibration decoupling device is arranged between the lower mass and the upper mass for decoupling the upper mass from the lower mass in terms of vibration. A guide drawbar guides is provided for guiding the work tool by an operator. An electrical energy storage provides electrical energy for starting the drive motor. A drawbar carrier is carried by the upper mass and is connected to the upper mass via a second vibration decoupling device. The guide drawbar is attached to the drawbar carrier, and the energy storage is carried by the drawbar carrier.

ADJUSTABLE AND CONFIGURABLE DOOR PULL AND INSTALLATION METHOD THEREOF

An adjustable door pull to be installed on a first surface of a door, the adjustable door pull including a grip, and at least one detachable standoff removably coupled to the grip to allow the grip to be attached to the first surface of the door 1. An adjustably door pull to be installed on a first surface of a door , the adjustable door pull comprising:a grip; andat least one detachable standoff removably coupled to the grip to allow the grip to be attached to the first surface of the door.2. The adjustable door pull of claim 1 , wherein the at least one detachable standoff comprises:an attachment portion having an aperture into which the grip is inserted; anda protruding portion to extend from the attachment portion at a first end thereof, such that a second end opposite with respect to the first end contacts and attaches to the first surface of the door.3. The adjustable door pull of claim 2 , wherein the protruding portion comprises:an aperture to allow the attachment portion to be coupled to the grip; anda screw to be inserted fully into the aperture of the protruding portion until the screw also inserts at least partially into the aperture of the attachment portion to couple the attachment portion to the grip.4. The adjustable door pull of claim 3 , further comprising:a through bolt to be inserted through a hole from a second surface of the door, the through bolt comprising a threaded portion to screw into the aperture of the protruding portion to fix the protruding portion to the first surface of the door.5. The adjustable door pull of claim 3 , further comprising: a first end to screw into the aperture of the protruding portion, and', 'a second end to be inserted into another aperture of another protruding portion of another at least one detachable standoff of another adjustable door pull., 'a shoulder bolt, comprising6. The adjustable door pull of claim 5 , further comprising:at least one auxiliary set screw to be screwed into at least one auxiliary set ...

Transmission arrangement, particularly for mobile radio

The invention specifies a transmission arrangement, particularly for mobile radio, which has a homodyne design and in which a feedback path is routed from the input or from the output of the vector modulator (10, 11, 12, 14) via a switch (20) and an A/D converter (19) back to the digital signal processing (3) in baseband (1). As a result, it is a particularly simple matter to detect offsets and amplitude mismatches and to correct them without difficulty in a digital signal processor (3). This allows both significantly improved carrier frequency suppression and significantly improved sideband suppression to be achieved with little complexity. The mobile radio transmitter described is particularly suitable for use in modern mobile radio systems such as GSM EDGE and UMTS.

Walk-through sanitizing device

System for producing a battery arrangement

A system for producing a battery arrangement with at least one battery module and a battery housing. The at least one battery module comprises at least one supply channel which extends in a designated introduction direction through the at least one battery module. The at least one battery module is to be introduced in the introduction direction into the battery housing, positioned in an end position provided for the battery module and firmly connected in this end position to the battery housing. Between a bottom of the at least one battery module and a bottom of the battery housing, at least one cavity is provided, which is to be connected to the at least one supply channel. A filler material is to be filled into the at least one cavity through the at least one supply channel.

Anti-vandal door lock apparatus

An anti-vandal door lock apparatus in which a cylinder lock such as a mortise lock cylinder is employed for unlatching a cylindrical lock assembly. In a preferred embodiment, the mortise lock cylinder is mounted to the outside of a door trim such as a pull plate, with the cylindrical lock mounted to the inside of the trim, and the pull plate is mounted to the door, in such manner as to effect an anti-vandal door lock assembly. Preferred embodiments may include a hold-back feature, as well as a feature for facilitating secured removal of the mortise lock cylinder as for re-keying.

COMPUTER TOMOGRAPHY DEVICE

A computer tomography device for non-medical applications, in particular a non-medical material or workpiece test, having a sensor carrier unit comprising a plurality of individual pixels provided adjacent to one another, said sensor carrier unit being designed to detect invasive radiation of an x-ray radiation source by a detector surface. The detector surface extends in at least one plane in the shape of an arc, wherein the sensor carrier unit has a contour that is arced at least in sections and/or comprises a plurality of individual detector elements () arranged in a faceted shape, each comprising a flat detector surface (), disposed adjacent to and/or adjoining one another along an arced line (), and an object carrier, designed as a rotary plate (), for a workpiece to be subjected to tomographic inspection is provided in a beam path between the x-ray radiation source () and the sensor carrier unit. 1. A computer tomography device for non-medical applications , comprising:{'b': 20', '3', '6', '30', '1, 'a sensor carrier unit comprising a plurality of individual pixels provided adjacent to one another, said sensor carrier unit being designed to detect invasive radiation of an x-ray radiation source by a detector surface, the detector surface extends in at least a first plane in the shape of an arc, wherein the sensor carrier unit has a contour that is arced at least in sections and/or comprises a plurality of individual detector elements () arranged in a faceted shape, each comprising a flat detector surface (), disposed adjacent to and/or adjoining one another along an arced line (), and an object carrier, designed as a rotary plate (), for a workpiece to be subjected to tomographic inspection is provided in a beam path between the x-ray radiation source () and the sensor carrier unit.'}24. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the detector surface as radiation entry surface is connected via radiation- and/or light-conducting means () with at least one ...

Controllable amplifier and the use thereof

A controllable amplifier amplifies a radiofrequency input signal on the basis of a control signal. A current path is formed between a supply potential connection and a reference potential connection. The current path includes an amplifier transistor and a cascode transistor, the cascode transistor being connected to the input for supplying the control signal. The output power of the amplifier is controlled using the cascode transistor, as a result of which a low power consumption is achieved in conjunction with good noise properties.

Battery for a motor vehicle and motor vehicle

A battery for a motor vehicle, having at least one battery module which comprises a plurality of battery cells, and having a battery housing in which the at least one battery module is disposed. A gap filler is disposed in an intermediate space between a wall of the battery housing and a wall of a module housing of the battery module. The intermediate space is limited towards at least one side by at least one limiting member, which is spaced apart from at least one other wall adjacent to the wall of the battery housing. Furthermore, the disclosure relates to a motor vehicle having at least one such a battery.

Motor vehicle hood

Transmission arrangement, particularly for mobile radio

The invention specifies a transmission arrangement, particularly for mobile radio, which has a homodyne design and in which a feedback path is routed from the input or from the output of the vector modulator ( 10, 11, 12, 14 ) via a switch ( 20 ) and an A/D converter ( 19 ) back to the digital signal processing ( 3 ) in baseband ( 1 ). As a result, it is a particularly simple matter to detect offsets and amplitude mismatches and to correct them without difficulty in a digital signal processor ( 3 ). This allows both significantly improved carrier frequency suppression and significantly improved sideband suppression to be achieved with little complexity. The mobile radio transmitter described is particularly suitable for use in modern mobile radio systems such as GSM EDGE and UMTS.

Anti-vandal door lock apparatus

An anti-vandal door lock apparatus in which a cylinder lock such as a mortise lock cylinder is employed for unlatching a cylindrical lock assembly. In a preferred embodiment, the mortise lock cylinder is mounted to the outside of a door trim such as a pull plate, with the cylindrical lock mounted to the inside of the trim, and the pull plate is mounted to the door, in such manner as to effect an anti-vandal door lock assembly. Preferred embodiments may include a hold-back feature, as well as a feature for facilitating secured removal of the mortise lock cylinder as for re-keying.

Work Train With A Milling Device And A Transport Device With A Sensor Device For Distance Monitoring, Milling Device With A Sensor Device And Method For Distance Monitoring With A Work Train

The present invention relates to a work train, a device and a method for distance measurement between a transport device and a milling device. During the loading of a transport device with milled material from the milling device, the operator of the milling device normally transmits control commands to the transport device driver for coordination of the loading process. Through the automated distance measuring between the transport device and the milling device and control of a display device according to the present invention, this task is taken over from the operator of the milling device, who can concentrate on the actual milling process. 1. A work train comprising:a milling device having an engine frame, a milling rotor for milling off of the ground surface and a conveyor device for removal of the milled material; anda transport device moving independently of the milling device with a transport container into which the milled material from the milling device can be transported by the conveyor device;wherein:a sensor device that is configured for measuring a distance (d) between the milling device and the transport device;a control unit that processes the distances (d) measured by the sensor device; anda signal output device that is controlled by the control unit in response to the measured distances (d).2. A work train according to claim 1 , wherein the sensor device is attached to the milling device in an area directed toward the transport device.3. A work train according claim 1 , wherein the sensor device has at least one ultrasound claim 1 , radar or laser sensor element.4. A work train according to claim 1 , wherein the sensor device comprises at least two sensor elements placed next to each other at the same height on the engine frame of the milling device.5. A work train according to claim 1 , wherein the work train comprises a monitoring device that is designed to monitor an area between the milling device and the transport device.6. A work train ...

MIXER CELL, MODULATOR AND METHOD

Embodiments provide a mixer cell, which is implemented to logically combine a data signal with an oscillator signal and a sign signal to obtain a mixer cell output signal based on the logical combination. Further embodiments provide a modulator with a plurality of mixer cells.

Configurable transceiver

A system is disclosed for operating a plurality of receiver paths and/or a plurality of transmitter paths in a single mode or multiple mode configuration.

Method and Device for Testing Child Presence Detection Systems

The invention relates to a dummy object for functional testing of child presence detection (CPD) systems, including a torso having a chest region, an abdominal region, and a back region, further including an upper body part movable relative to the torso for imitating a breathing movement. The upper body part forms at least a part of a chest-abdomen contour of the dummy object to be detected by the CPD system, and includes an actuator that is arranged to deflect the upper body part from a basic position into a deflected position. The dummy object includes at least one elastic reset element that is arranged to return the upper body part from the deflected position to the basic position.

CURRENT CONVERTER, FREQUENCY MIXER, RADIOFREQUENCY TRANSMISSION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FREQUENCY MIXING

A current converter has a first amplification device, which outputs a differential current depending on a differential control signal and derives a differential feedback signal from the differential current. The current converter also has a second amplification device, which amplifies a differential input signal at its input depending on the differential feedback signal to form the differential control signal. The current converter may be used in a frequency mixer together with a mixer cell which produces a differential output signal by multiplying the differential current and an oscillator signal.

Power-controlled transmitter arrangement

In a transmission arrangement with power regulation, feedback from an output of a modulator to a digital signal processor is effected via a transmission power detector and an analog/digital converter. The digital signal processor processes baseband signals to be transmitted, and is coupled to the modulator in a transmission path. It is therefore possible to influence the baseband signal amplitudes and/or to program the gain of mixers in the modulator, based on the detected transmission power.

Modulator circuit configuration

The circuit for combined operation of a mobile radio with GMSK and 8-PSK modulation includes a transmission PLL for GMSK operation, and a direct modulator for 8-PSK operation. A transmission oscillator in the transmission PLL is also used as a synthesizer oscillator for the direct modulator. The modulation in the transmission PLL is suppressed for this purpose. The circuit allows cost-effective implementation while retaining the advantages of a transmission PLL.

COMPUTER TOMOGRAPHIC WORKPIECE MEASURING DEVICE

A marine device has a floating buoy containing electronics, a submerged payload containing electrical devices and electronics, a power source and a mooring line. At least a part of the power source is submerged and electrically connected to at least one of the submerged payload and the floating buoy, and the mooring line extends between the buoy and at least one of the power source submerged part, the submerged payload and a submerged anchor having a mass allowing it to stay under the water surface.

Anti-vandal door lock apparatus

An anti-vandal door lock apparatus in which a cylinder lock such as a mortise lock cylinder is employed for unlatching a cylindrical lock assembly. In a preferred embodiment, the mortise lock cylinder is mounted to the outside of a door trim such as a pull plate, with the cylindrical lock mounted to the inside of the trim, and the pull plate is mounted to the door, in such manner as to effect an anti-vandal door lock assembly. Preferred embodiments may include a hold-back feature, as well as a feature for facilitating secured removal of the mortise lock cylinder as for re-keying.

X-RAY DETECTOR DEVICE, GLASS BODY FOR SHIELDING OPTICAL DETECTOR MEANS OF A WORKPIECE MEASURING DEVICE, AND X-RAY TOMOGRAPHY WORKPIECE MEASURING SYSTEM

The invention relates to an X-ray detector device for industrial measurement of workpieces by X-ray, having scintillator means () for converting incident X-rays of the X-ray radiation passing through a workpiece being measured into visible light at a scintillator light exit surface (), optical detector means () optically downstream of the scintillator means, for converting the visible light at the scintillator light exit surface into an electronic image signal, and X-ray protection means () which are provided in an optical beam path between the scintillator means and the optical detector means and have a body, in particular a glass body, that is transparent to visible light and has X-ray absorbing properties.

Transmission arrangement

A transmission arrangement is disclosed in which two different signal paths are provided for two operating modes, in order to couple a baseband signal processing unit to a radio-frequency mixer for transmission of the modulation signal. In a first operating mode, the frequency mixer operates as a step-up frequency mixer, and converts a baseband modulation signal to radio frequency. In a second operating mode, a frequency generator is supplied with a signal that is dependent on the modulation signal and is just amplified in the frequency mixer. The described transmission arrangement supports both the conventional GSM standard and the extended GSM EDGE with higher transmission rates. The transmission arrangement in this case has good noise characteristics with a low power consumption.

Transmitting arrangement for mobile radio

A transmitting arrangement, in particular for mobile radio, has a quadrature modulator with an upstream, digital signal processing unit. In order to suppress side bands and the carrier frequency, which may occur as a result of excessive matching tolerances between the components which are used, a feedback path couples the modulator output to the digital signal processing unit. The feedback path provides the envelope of the transmission signal at the input of the digital signal processing unit in order to provide preemphasis in the digital signal processing. The envelope can be provided by an undersampling A/D converter in the feedback path.

Device for generating a vector-modulated output signal and method for generating a vector-modulated output signal

A device for generating a vector-modulated output signal based on a baseband signal having an in-phase component and a quadrature component, a first LO signal for the in-phase component of the baseband signal and a second LO signal for the quadrature component of the baseband signal comprises a baseband combination circuit, which is configured to combine the in-phase component and the quadrature component in order to obtain a plurality of combined IQ signals. Furthermore, the device includes a plurality of mixer cells for generating the vector-modulated output signal, based on the combined IQ signals, the first LO signal and the second LO signal.

Push-pull amplifier and differential push-pull amplifier

A push-pull amplifier includes an amplifier input, a push amplifier stage, a pull amplifier stage and an inverting amplifier output.

Work train with a milling device and a transport device with a sensor device for distance monitoring, milling device with a sensor device and method for distance monitoring with a work train

The present invention relates to a work train, a device and a method for distance measurement between a transport device and a milling device. During the loading of a transport device with milled material from the milling device, the operator of the milling device normally transmits control commands to the transport device driver for coordination of the loading process. Through the automated distance measuring between the transport device and the milling device and control of a display device according to the present invention, this task is taken over from the operator of the milling device, who can concentrate on the actual milling process.

Battery housing to hold a battery module, battery module arrangement, motor vehicle and method for incorporating a thermally conductive element in a battery housing

A battery housing to hold a battery module, wherein the battery housing includes a housing bottom, wherein the housing bottom comprises at least one injection opening, through which a thermally conductive material can be injected by means of an injection device into the battery housing in a first direction through the housing bottom, wherein the battery housing includes an elastically compressible sealing element, which is arranged in the area of the at least one injection opening, and is designed to close the at least one injection opening, wherein the sealing element is designed to open up the injection opening by elastic compression of the sealing element as of a predetermined injection force (Fi) acting in the first direction during the injecting of the thermally conductive material, and to close the injection opening once more by expanding of the sealing element in absence of the injection force (Fi).

CONFIGURABLE TRANSCEIVERS

A system is disclosed for operating a plurality of receiver paths and/or a plurality of transmitter paths in a single mode or multiple mode configuration. 1. A device comprising:a plurality of receiving antenna paths, wherein at least a portion of the plurality of receiving antenna paths is configurable to operate in a single or multiple mode operation;a plurality of transmitting antenna paths, wherein at least a portion of the plurality of transmitting antenna paths is configurable to operate in a single or multiple mode operation; configure the plurality of receiving antenna paths according to a single mode of operation and at least some of the plurality of transmitting antenna paths according to different modes of operation; or', 'configure at least some of the plurality of receiving antenna paths according to different modes of operation and the plurality of transmitting antenna paths according to a single mode of operation; and, 'control logic configured toprocessing circuitry configured to receive data from the plurality of receiving antenna paths and to send data to the plurality of transmitting antenna paths,wherein whether to configure the plurality of receiving antenna paths and the plurality of transmitting antenna paths for single or multiple mode operation is controlled by the control logic based on availability of a given mode.2. The device according to claim 1 , wherein whether to operate in a single or multiple mode operation is controlled at least in part by a user.3. A system for transmitting and receiving wireless signals claim 1 , the system comprising:a first receiver path;a second receiver path;a first transmitter path;a second transmitter path; andcontrol logic to configure the first receiver path to operate in a first mode, the second receiver path to operate in a second mode, the first transmitter path to operate in a third mode and the second transmitter path to operate in a fourth mode,wherein the first mode, the second mode, or both are ...

Standing personal sanitizing device

Digital-to-analog conversion device and digital-to-analog conversion system

A digital-to-analog conversion device and a digital-to-analog conversion system with multiple digital-to-analog conversion cores is provided. At least some of the multiple digital-to-analog conversion cores may be operated with different clock signals, especially with clock signals of different clock frequencies. For this purpose, each digital-to-analog conversion stage is provided with multiple different clock signals and each stage individually selects one of the multiple clock signals.

Configurable Transceiver

A system is disclosed for operating a plurality of receiver paths and/or a plurality of transmitter paths in a single mode or multiple mode configuration.

Soil Compacting Device with Compensating Coupling

A soil compacting device has an upper mass having a drive and a lower mass having an imbalance exciter. On the lower mass, there is provided a bearer device connected fixedly thereto, which bearer device bears a transmission device having an input shaft and an output shaft. The drive has a drive shaft that is coupled to the input shaft. The imbalance exciter has an exciter shaft that is coupled to the output shaft. A compensating coupling is provided between the drive shaft of the drive and the input shaft of the transmission device. The compensating coupling is designed to compensate for an axial offset, a radial offset, and an angular offset between the drive shaft and the input shaft. 1. A soil compacting device comprising:an upper mass having a drive;a lower mass connected to the upper mass so as to be movable relative thereto, and having a soil contact plate for soil compaction;an imbalance exciter provided on the lower mass and capable of being driven by the drive;a bearer device situated on one of the upper mass and the lower mass and connected fixedly thereto;the bearer device bearing a transmission device having an input shaft and an output shaft that are coupled together by a torque-transmitting device for transmitting a torque from the input shaft to the output shaft;the bearer device bearing the input shaft and the output shaft so that they are capable of rotation,the drive having a drive shaft that is coupled to the input shaft;the imbalance exciter having an exciter shaft that is coupled to the output shaft;a compensating coupling being provided between the drive shaft of the drive and the input shaft of the transmission device or between the output shaft of the transmission device and the exciter shaft of the imbalance exciter; andthe compensating coupling being configured to compensate an axial offset, a radial offset, and an angular offset between one of 1) the drive shaft and the input shaft and 2) between the output shaft and the exciter shaft.2. ...

Computer tomography measuring device

Walk-Through Sanitizing Nebulization System

Walk-through sanitizing nebulization system configured to permit people to walk through the system and are briefly, but sufficiently, exposed to a nebulized sanitizer for eliminating bacteria and viruses that may be present on the exterior surface of a person including skin and clothing. 1. A walkthrough sanitizing nebulization system , comprising:an open frame structure having opposite side portions spaced apart to define an interior area therebetween, an open top area in communication with the interior area, an entrance at one end to access the interior area, and an exit at the opposite end of the interior area, the opposite side portions having an open configuration, the interior area being in open communication with the exterior environment surrounding the open frame structure through the open configuration of the opposite side portions, the open frame structure being sized and configured to allow a person to walk through by entering through the entrance and exiting through the exit;at least one nozzle for dispersing a sanitizing solution to the interior area of the open frame structure, the nozzle configured to disperse the solution as at least one of a fog and mist to at least a portion of the interior area of the open frame structure;a hydraulic system coupled to the nozzle for delivering the solution to the nozzle, the hydraulic system including a pump for delivering the solution from a storage container, the pump delivering the solution to the nozzle under pressure to generate the at least one of a fog and mist; andan electrical system coupled to a power source and to the pump,wherein when the person passes through the entrance and walks through the interior area of the open frame structure, the person is exposed to the at least one of fog and mist dispersal of the solution.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a motion sensor for activating the nozzle to disperse the solution.3. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a thermo sensor for ...

Large gap horizontal field magnetic levitator

The invention is a magnetic levitation device that has a pair of permanent magnets or electromagnets, which are used to create a large constant magnetic field on a horizontal plane between two magnetic poles. An object is levitated between the two magnets and is kept within the horizontal magnetic field by an electromagnet that is controlled by a servomechanism.

Transmission arrangement

A transmission arrangement is disclosed in which two different signal paths are provided for two operating modes, in order to couple a baseband signal processing unit to a radio-frequency mixer for transmission of the modulation signal. In a first operating mode, the frequency mixer operates as a step-up frequency mixer, and converts a baseband modulation signal to radio frequency. In a second operating mode, a frequency generator is supplied with a signal that is dependent on the modulation signal and is just amplified in the frequency mixer. The described transmission arrangement supports both the conventional GSM standard and the extended GSM EDGE with higher transmission rates. The transmission arrangement in this case has good noise characteristics with a low power consumption.

Polar loop transmission circuit

A polar loop transmission circuit is proposed wherein a signal to be transmitted and a feedback signal are separated into their polar phase and amplitude components and the components are compared to one another for realizing a phase and amplitude modulation. An amplitude modulator controlled by an amplitude modulation signal is provided, whereby the amplitude modulator follows an oscillator and is preferably fashioned as a nonlinear amplifier that is operated in saturation. An amplifier attenuating the output signal of the amplitude modulator is provided in the feedback path. The present transmission architecture is suitable for future mobile radio telephone systems having a phase and amplitude modulation and are based on the known GSM standard, for example.

Method for providing a battery arrangement for a motor vehicle, and motor vehicle

A method for providing a battery arrangement for a motor vehicle, wherein a battery housing arrangement is provided, including a battery housing having at least one holding section for holding a battery module, a cooling device which provides at least part of a housing floor of the battery housing, and an underride guard which is disposed outside the battery housing at the cooling device such that a gap is created between the cooling device and the underride guard, and a viscous heat conducting element and a battery module are placed inside the holding section such that the heat conducting element is located between the underside of the battery module, which faces the cooling device, and the cooling device.

Radio-frequency mixer arrangement

The present invention relates to a radio-frequency mixer arrangement in which a differential amplifier is connected to an input on a multiplier. The differential amplifier is arranged together with at least one capacitance in the feedback path of an operational amplifier. The at least one capacitance performs the function of an antialiasing filter. The feedback operational amplifier with the design described results in a highly linear output signal given low output noise and a low current requirement. The mixer proposed is particularly suitable for use in vector modulators or polar modulators in transmission paths in mobile radios.

Device for Providing a Differential Output Signal and Method for Providing a Differential Output Signal

A device, which provides a differential output signal having a first output signal component and a second output signal component based on a plurality of input signals, includes a pair of signal sources and a controller. The pair of signal sources includes a first activatable signal source for providing the first output signal component and a second activatable signal source for providing the second output signal component. The controller is operably coupled to the pair of signal sources and is configured to activate either the first signal source or the second signal source of the pair of signal sources depending on the plurality of input signals. 1. A device for providing a differential output signal having a first output signal component and a second output signal component based on a plurality of input signals , comprising:a pair of signal sources comprising a first activatable signal source for providing the first output signal component and a second activatable signal source for providing the second output signal component; anda controller, which is operably coupled to the pair of signal sources and is configured to activate either the first signal source or the second signal source of the pair of signal sources depending on the plurality of input signals.2. The device according to claim 1 ,wherein the device further comprises a common load, at which the device provides the differential output signal; andwherein the pair of signal sources is connected to the common load to superimpose the first output signal component and the second output signal component at the common load.3. The device according to claim 2 ,wherein the common load comprises an inductive load, a capacitive load, or a resistive load; and wherein the first signal source of the pair of signal sources is connected to a first terminal of the inductive, capacitive, or resistive load and the second signal source is connected to a second terminal of the inductive, capacitive, or resistive load.4. ...

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR THE ADDITIVE MANUFACTURE OF A WORKPIECE

A device for additive manufacturing of a workpiece (10; 30) having a cell-like building space (24) for the workpiece to be built, preferably layer by layer, and an additive manufacturing unit (14; 34, 36) provided on or in the building space, wherein a workpiece measurement apparatus (16, 18, 20; 40, 42; 82, 86) is provided on or in the building space such that the workpiece measurement apparatus that provides the workpiece with irradiation from an irradiation source has a detector unit (22; 42) configured to detect an irradiation image of the workpiece provided with the irradiation on and/or through an outer wall of the workpiece, and/or to detect a nuclear spin image of the workpiece provided with the magnetic field excitation, and to generate workpiece measurement data from the irradiation image or the nuclear spin image.

Transmitters and methods

A transmitter comprises a baseband signal path, which is designed to provide a first baseband signal having an in-phase component and a quadrature component in a first mode of the transmitter and to provide a second baseband signal having an amplitude component and a phase component in a second mode of the transmitter; an oscillator circuit, which is designed to provide an oscillator signal, wherein the oscillator circuit is furthermore designed to provide the oscillator signal as an unmodulated signal in the first mode and to provide the oscillator signal as a modulated signal in the second mode, wherein a modulation of the oscillator signal in the second mode is based on the phase component of the second baseband signal; and a radio-frequency digital-to-analogue converter (RF-DAC), which is designed to receive the oscillator signal, the first baseband signal and the amplitude component of the second baseband signal, wherein the RF-DAC is furthermore designed to provide the vector-modulated ...

Transmission arrangement with power regulation

In a transmission arrangement with power regulation, feedback from an output of a modulator to a digital signal processor is effected via a transmission power detector and an analog/digital converter. The digital signal processor processes baseband signals to be transmitted, and is coupled to the modulator in a transmission path. It is therefore possible to influence the baseband signal amplitudes and/or to program the gain of mixers in the modulator, based on the detected transmission power.

Device for Generating a Vector-Modulated Output Signal and Method for Generating a Vector-Modulated Output Signal

A device for generating a vector-modulated output signal based on a baseband signal having an in-phase component and a quadrature component, a first LO signal for the in-phase component of the baseband signal and a second LO signal for the quadrature component of the baseband signal comprises a baseband combination circuit, which is configured to combine the in-phase component and the quadrature component in order to obtain a plurality of combined IQ signals. Furthermore, the device includes a plurality of mixer cells for generating the vector-modulated output signal, based on the combined IQ signals, the first LO signal and the second LO signal. 1. A device for generating a vector-modulated output signal based on a baseband signal having an in-phase component and a quadrature component , a first LO signal for the in-phase component of the baseband signal and a second LO signal for the quadrature component of the baseband signal , comprising:a baseband combination circuit configured to combine the in-phase component and the quadrature component to obtain a plurality of combined IQ signals; anda plurality of mixer cells configured to generate the vector-modulated output signal based the combined IQ signals, the first LO signal and the second LO signal.2. The device according to claim 1 ,wherein the baseband signal comprises a differential baseband signal comprising a differential in-phase component and a differential quadrature component; andwherein the baseband combination circuit is configured to add subcomponents of the differential in-phase component and subcomponents of the differential quadrature component to obtain the plurality of combined IQ signals.3. The device according to claim 2 ,wherein the differential in-phase component has a first subcomponent and a second subcomponent and the differential quadrature component has a first subcomponent and a second subcomponent; and add the first subcomponent of the differential in-phase component and the first ...

Method and device for generating a vehicle environment view for a vehicle

A method for generating a vehicle environment view involves: capturing camera images with vehicle cameras on a vehicle body of a vehicle; and calculating of the vehicle environment view based on the camera images. In the vehicle environment view, a texture of a non-visible region of a ground surface located under the vehicle body and not visible to the vehicle cameras is calculated based on texture data of a visible region of the ground surface that is visible to vehicles cameras and surrounds the non-visible region.

Polar loop transmission circuit

A polar loop transmission circuit is proposed wherein a signal to be transmitted and a feedback signal are separated into their polar phase and amplitude components and the components are compared to one another for realizing a phase and amplitude modulation. An amplitude modulator controlled by an amplitude modulation signal is provided, whereby the amplitude modulator follows an oscillator and is preferably fashioned as a nonlinear amplifier that is operated in saturation. An amplifier attenuating the output signal of the amplitude modulator is provided in the feedback path. The present transmission architecture is suitable for future mobile radio telephone systems having a phase and amplitude modulation and are based on the known GSM standard, for example.

Continuous processing plant for the treatment of workpieces

A continuous processing plant for the treatment of workpieces includes at least one treatment station, for example, an immersion basin, and a conveying device with a guide track in which base bodies are guided. The plant also includes a drive for driving the base bodies and at least one control unit. Each base body includes at least one connecting member suspended from the base body and a support body constructed for receiving at least one workpiece. Each support body is connected in an articulated manner to the respective connecting member. Each connecting member is mounted so as to include a lifting unit to the respective base body. Each lifting unit of each base body includes a control unit for selectively controlling the connecting member.

ADJUSTABLE AND CONFIGURABLE DOOR PULL AND INSTALLATION METHOD THEREOF

An adjustable door pull to be installed on a first surface of a door that opens an entrance through which a user can walk, the adjustable door pull including a grip to allow the user to pull the door open such that the user is able to walk through the entrance, at least one detachable standoff, including an attachment portion having an aperture into which the grip is inserted, and a protruding portion disposed at a first end on at least a portion of the attachment portion to extend from the attachment portion and the grip to contact the first surface of the door on a second end opposite with respect to the first end, the protruding portion including an aperture to allow the attachment portion to be coupled to the grip, and a set screw to be inserted fully into the aperture of the protruding portion until the set screw also inserts at least partially into the aperture of the attachment portion to couple the attachment portion to the grip, and a through bolt to be inserted through a hole ...

Disinfectant misting fixture

Standing sanitizing device

Method and system for classification of objects in images

A method for classification of objects in images includes obtaining a plurality of temporally sequential images; detecting at least one object of interest in the images; matching at least one detected object of interest across the plurality of the images; applying variance analysis on the object between the temporally sequential images; and based on variance analysis output, assigning at least one label to the object of interest.

Transmitting arrangement for mobile radio

A transmitting arrangement, in particular for mobile radio, has a quadrature modulator with an upstream, digital signal processing unit. In order to suppress side bands and the carrier frequency, which may occur as a result of excessive matching tolerances between the components which are used, a feedback path couples the modulator output to the digital signal processing unit. The feedback path provides the envelope of the transmission signal at the input of the digital signal processing unit in order to provide preemphasis in the digital signal processing. The envelope can be provided by an undersampling A/D converter in the feedback path.

Battery housing to hold a battery module, battery module arrangement, motor vehicle and method for incorporating a thermally conductive element in a battery housing

A battery housing to hold a battery module, wherein the battery housing includes a housing bottom, wherein the housing bottom comprises at least one injection opening, through which a thermally conductive material can be injected by means of an injection device into the battery housing in a first direction through the housing bottom, wherein the battery housing includes an elastically compressible sealing element, which is arranged in the area of the at least one injection opening, and is designed to close the at least one injection opening, wherein the sealing element is designed to open up the injection opening by elastic compression of the sealing element as of a predetermined injection force (Fi) acting in the first direction during the injecting of the thermally conductive material, and to close the injection opening once more by expanding of the sealing element in absence of the injection force (Fi).

LARGE GAP HORIZONTAL FIELD MAGNETIC LEVITATOR

The invention is a magnetic levitation device that has a pair of permanent magnets or electromagnets, which are used to create a large constant magnetic field on a horizontal plane between two magnetic poles. An object is levitated between the two magnets and is kept within the horizontal magnetic field by an electromagnet that is controlled by a servomechanism.

Multiplier circuit

A multiplier circuit is specified, for the multiplication of two input signals, in which two transistor pairs (2, 3; 4, 5) couple a first input (1, 2) to an output (9, 10) of the multiplier, load terminals of the transistor pairs (2, 3; 4, 5) being connected to a second input (15, 16) of the multiplier via a current mirror (11, 12). The differential amplifier usually provided in Gilbert multipliers is thereby obviated, with the result that it is possible to achieve improved noise properties of a transmitter arrangement with vector modulator in which the multipliers can preferably be used.

DEVICE FOR GENERATING A VECTOR-MODULATED OUTPUT SIGNAL AND METHOD FOR GENERATING A VECTOR-MODULATED OUTPUT SIGNAL

A device for generating a vector-modulated output signal based on a baseband signal having an in-phase component and a quadrature component, a first LO signal for the in-phase component of the baseband signal and a second LO signal for the quadrature component of the baseband signal comprises a baseband combination circuit, which is configured to combine the in-phase component and the quadrature component in order to obtain a plurality of combined IQ signals. Furthermore, the device includes a plurality of mixer cells for generating the vector-modulated output signal, based on the combined IQ signals, the first LO signal and the second LO signal. 1. A device for generating a vector-modulated output signal based on a baseband signal having an in-phase component and a quadrature component , comprising:a clock generation circuit configured to generate a plurality of clock signals that each have a duty cycle of less than 50%, and wherein at every instant a maximum of one of the clock signals from the plurality of clock signals is active;a baseband combination circuit configured to combine the in-phase component and the quadrature component to obtain a plurality of combined IQ signals; anda plurality of mixer cells configured to generate the vector-modulated output signal based the combined IQ signals, and the plurality of clock signals.2. The device according to claim 1 ,wherein the baseband signal comprises a differential baseband signal comprising a differential in-phase component and a differential quadrature component; andwherein the baseband combination circuit is configured to add subcomponents of the differential in-phase component and subcomponents of the differential quadrature component to obtain the plurality of combined IQ signals.3. The device according to claim 2 ,wherein the differential in-phase component has a first subcomponent and a second subcomponent and the differential quadrature component has a first subcomponent and a second subcomponent; and ...

Transmitters and Methods

A transmitter comprises a baseband signal path, which is designed to provide a first baseband signal having an in-phase component and a quadrature component in a first mode of the transmitter and to provide a second baseband signal having an amplitude component and a phase component in a second mode of the transmitter; an oscillator circuit, which is designed to provide an oscillator signal, wherein the oscillator circuit is furthermore designed to provide the oscillator signal as an unmodulated signal in the first mode and to provide the oscillator signal as a modulated signal in the second mode, wherein a modulation of the oscillator signal in the second mode is based on the phase component of the second baseband signal; and a radio-frequency digital-to-analogue converter (RF-DAC), which is designed to receive the oscillator signal, the first baseband signal and the amplitude component of the second baseband signal, wherein the RF-DAC is furthermore designed to provide the vector-modulated RF output signal on the basis of the first baseband signal and the oscillator signal in the first mode and to provide the polar-modulated RF output signal on the basis of the amplitude component of the second baseband signal and the oscillator signal in the second mode.

X-ray detector device, glass body for shielding optical detector means of a workpiece measuring device, and X-ray tomography workpiece measuring system

The invention relates to an X-ray detector device for industrial measurement of workpieces by X-ray, having scintillator means (12) for converting incident X-rays of the X-ray radiation passing through a workpiece being measured into visible light at a scintillator light exit surface (14), optical detector means (22; 24, 26) optically downstream of the scintillator means, for converting the visible light at the scintillator light exit surface into an electronic image signal, and X-ray protection means (18, 20; 18′, 20′; 18″, 20″) which are provided in an optical beam path between the scintillator means and the optical detector means and have a body, in particular a glass body, that is transparent to visible light and has X-ray absorbing properties.

Controllable amplifier and the use thereof

A controllable amplifier amplifies a radiofrequency input signal on the basis of a control signal. A current path is formed between a supply potential connection and a reference potential connection. The current path includes an amplifier transistor and a cascode transistor, the cascode transistor being connected to the input for supplying the control signal. The output power of the amplifier is controlled using the cascode transistor, as a result of which a low power consumption is achieved in conjunction with good noise properties.

Push-Pull Amplifier and Differential Push-Pull Amplifier

A push-pull amplifier includes an amplifier input, a push amplifier stage, a pull amplifier stage and an inverting amplifier output.

Broadband sender system and method for running the latter

A broadband sender system is provided. The broadband sender system comprises a radio frequency digital-to-analog converter. In this context, the radio frequency digital-to-analog converter is adapted to emit a baseband signal modulated on a carrier signal with a first intermediate frequency and a second intermediate frequency. In addition to this, the first intermediate frequency is higher than the second intermediate frequency.

Adjustable and configurable door pull and installation method thereof

An adjustable door pull to be installed on a first surface of a door that opens an entrance through which a user can walk, the adjustable door pull including a grip to allow the user to pull the door open such that the user is able to walk through the entrance, at least one detachable standoff, including an attachment portion having an aperture into which the grip is inserted, and a protruding portion disposed at a first end on at least a portion of the attachment portion to extend from the attachment portion and the grip to contact the first surface of the door on a second end opposite with respect to the first end, the protruding portion including an aperture to allow the attachment portion to be coupled to the grip, and a set screw to be inserted fully into the aperture of the protruding portion until the set screw also inserts at least partially into the aperture of the attachment portion to couple the attachment portion to the grip, and a through bolt to be inserted through a hole ...

Magnetic Levitation Based Devices, Systems and Techniques for Probing and Operating in Confined Space, Including Performing Medical Diagnosis and Surgical Procedures

Apparatus, systems and techniques for implementing a servo controlled magnetic levitation system that magnetically levitates and controls a magnetic platform to navigate in a confined space to obtain capture images of or other information of the confined space. Medical surgical or diagnostic systems and various detection systems may be constructed based on the described systems.

Method and production equipment for producing a battery and motor vehicle with a corresponding battery

A method and production equipment for producing a battery and a motor vehicle with such a battery. In the method, at least one battery module is positioned and attached in a provided battery housing such that it covers at least one gap provided in a housing base of the battery housing. The housing base is then bent, outward along the gap, whereby a cavity is enlarged between the battery module and the housing base. A viscous heat-conductive filler is then supplied into the cavity through the gap. Subsequently, the bending of the housing base is reversed by pushing the housing base back in the direction of the battery module.

CONTENT CAPTURE OF AN ENVIRONMENT OF A VEHICLE USING A PRIORI CONFIDENCE LEVELS

A method for the content capture of an environment of a vehicle is disclosed. The method uses an artificial intelligence neural network, on the basis of a point cloud generated by an environment sensor of the vehicle. The method involves performing reference measurements by the environment sensor to capture reference objects depending on positions in the environment in relation to the environment sensor, generating confidence values depending on positions in the environment in relation to the environment sensor on the basis of the reference measurements by the environment sensor to capture the reference objects, training the artificial intelligence for the content capture of the environment on the basis of training point clouds for the environment sensor, capturing the environment by the environment sensor to generate the point cloud, and processing the point cloud generated by the environment sensor using the trained artificial intelligence for the content capture of the environment.

Method and system for providing a session in a heterogeneous environment

A computer-implemented method and system are disclosed for providing a user with a consistent view of user session in a distributed environment, wherein the session requires establishing conversations between the external device and application servers (A1, . . . , C4) of a system. The system is provided with at least a routing means configured to establish, for a given session, a conversation between the external device and one of the application servers. Establishing the conversation includes the following steps performed at the routing means with at least one data processor: receiving a call from one among the application server and the external device to reach the other among the application server and the external device; determining if the call includes a session identifier (ID), If the call does not include a session ID, then opening a session for said conversation, creating a session ID that uniquely identifies said session, adding the session ID to the call, storing the session ID and routing the call to the other among the application server and the external device, establishing thereby the conversation; If the call already includes a session ID, then routing the call to the other among the application server and the external device and allowing said conversation to join an already opened session that is uniquely identified by said session ID, thereby establishing the conversation and enabling the conversation to share the context of said already opened session.

INCREMENTAL DEPLOYMENT OF COMPUTER SOFTWARE PROGRAM LOGIC

Systems and methods for requesting computer software program logic by a client computing device from a server are provided. The method at the server comprises receiving a request for the computer software program logic from the client device along with a first list comprising details about multiple modules running on the client device; determining a second list comprising details about multiple modules required to deploy the computer software program logic on the client device; checking whether the modules of the second list need to be substituted based on their availability or suitability; updating the second list; checking whether the client device has permission rights for accessing the modules of the updated second list; and sending an object comprising the modules of the updated second list to the client device, the updated second list comprising details about the modules required for deployment of logic on the client device. 1. A method for requesting a computer software program logic by a client computing device from a server in a network , the method at the server comprising:receiving, via at least one processor, a request for computer software program logic from a client computing device along with a first list comprising details about one or more modules running on the client computing device;determining, via the at least one processor, a second list comprising details of one or more modules required to deploy the computer software program logic on the client computing device;checking, via the at least one processor, whether the one or more modules of the second list need to be substituted based on their availability on the server;updating, via the at least one processor, the second list based at least in part on the check performed;checking, via the at least one processor, whether the client computing device has permission rights for accessing the one or more modules of the updated second list; andtransmitting, via the at least one processor, an object ...

Heat-Stable Persephonella Carbonic Anhydrases and Their Use

The present invention relates to use of Persephonella carbonic anhydrase in CO 2 extraction, e.g., from flue gas, natural gas, biogas or ambient air. The Persephonella carbonic anhydrases are especially well suited for these purpose due to their extreme thermostability.

GUIDANCE METHOD AND APPARATUS

A method of guiding a pursuer to a target is provided, and is of particular use when the possible target location is described by non-Gaussian statistics. Importantly, the method takes into account the fact that different potential target tracks in the future have significantly different times to go. That can give rise to emergent behaviour, in which the guidance method covers several possible outcomes at the same time in an optimal way. An example embodiment of the method combines Particle Filter ideas with Swarm Optimization techniques to form a method for generating guidance commands for systems with non-Gaussian statistics. That example method is then applied to a dynamic mission planning example, to guide an airborne pursuer to aground target travelling on a network of roads where the pursuer has no-go areas, to avoid collateral damage. 1. A method of guiding a pursuer to a target , the method comprising:(a) providing a plurality of possible target trajectories, weighted to represent a probability distribution of the target trajectories;(b) providing a plurality of candidate guidance controls, parameterised by a candidate guidance parameter; a. determining a projected pursuer trajectory resulting from the candidate guidance control corresponding to the candidate guidance parameter value;', 'b. using the projected pursuer trajectory so far developed, determining the next occurrence of a termination condition for the pursuer trajectory relative to any of the target trajectories for which a termination condition has not yet occurred;', 'c. adjusting the projected pursuer trajectory, subsequent to that termination-condition occurrence, to account for that target trajectory;', 'd. repeating steps b and c until the termination conditions corresponding to all of the plurality of possible target trajectories have been accounted for; and', 'e. recording a cost for the candidate guidance control based on the projected pursuer trajectory and the miss distances at the ...

Method and Apparatus for Providing a Contextual User Interface on a Device

A computer-implemented method, at an electronic device having a display and means for receiving user input, said method comprises: displaying on the display a menu; and where a selected first item is associated with a second item, said menu is displayed with one of the first and the second item as a menu option and a number of menu functions associated with the other of the first and second item, and when input is received to select the one of the first and second item in the menu, the menu is displayed with a number of menu functions associated with the one of the first and the second item and at least one of: the other of the first and second item; and another item, associated with the first item, as a menu option. 1. A computer-implemented method , at an electronic device having a display and means for receiving user input , said method comprising:displaying on the display a menu; andwhere a selected first item is associated with a second item, said menu is displayed with the first or second item as a menu option and a number of menu functions associated with the first or second item not displayed as a menu option, and when input is received to select the displayed menu option, the menu is displayed with a number of menu functions associated with the first or the second item displayed as a menu option and at least one of: the first or second item not displayed as a menu option; and another item, associated with the first item, as a menu option replacing the displayed menu option.2. A method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the first item is a message and the second item is a contact.3. A method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the first item is a message and the second item is an attachment.4. A method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the first item is a calendar invite and wherein the second item is an attachment or a contact.5. A method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the selected first item is a contact and the second item is messages associated with the contact. ...

Method and Apparatus for Providing an Option to Undo a Delete Operation

A computer-implemented method, at an electronic device having a display and means for receiving user input, said method comprises, in response to receiving user input indicative of an operation in relation to a selected item, displaying an undo option selectable by a user of said device to undo the operation in relation to the selected item, wherein the undo option is displayed for a predetermined period of time. 1. A computer-implemented method , at an electronic device having a display and means for receiving user input , said method comprising , in response to receiving user input indicative of an operation in relation to a selected item , displaying an undo option selectable by a user of said device to undo the operation in relation to the selected item , wherein the undo option is displayed for a predetermined period of time , and wherein the predetermined period of time commences once the device receives user input after the operation.2. (canceled)3. A method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the predetermined period of time commences when the device receives said user input indicative of the operation in relation to the selected item.4. A method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein if the predetermined period of time expires and the undo option has not been activated claim 1 , the undo option ceases to be displayed.5. A method as claimed in claim 4 , wherein the undo option ceases to be displayed without detection of a user input invoking the cessation of the display of the undo option.6. A method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein in response to receiving user input indicative of an operation in relation to a selected item the representation of the selected item in the user interface is altered to indicate the effect of the operation.7. A method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in response to receiving user input in relation to said undo option claim 1 , said selected item thereafter continues to be represented in said graphical user interface and said item ...

Electronic device including touch-sensitive display and method of controlling same

A method includes displaying, on a touch-sensitive display of an electronic device, a first set of selection items in a navigational tool bar and a first arrangement of information associated with a first level of an application, in response to detection of an input to display information associated with a second level of the application when the electronic device is in the first level, displaying a second set of selection items in the navigational tool bar and information associated with the second level, wherein the second set of selection items includes a first back navigation item, and in response to detecting selection of the first back navigation item, navigating from the second level of the application to the first level of the application.

Method and Apparatus for Adjusting a User Interface to Reduce Obscuration

A computer-implemented method comprising, at an electronic device having a display and means for receiving user input, said method comprises: displaying on the display, while maintaining at least a portion of the graphical user interface on the display, a menu containing one or more functions selectable by the user; and further comprising, altering at least a portion of the graphical user interface on the display so as to reduce the obscuration of the graphical user interface by the menu. 1. A computer-implemented method at an electronic device having a display and means for receiving user input , said method comprising:displaying on the display a graphical user interface comprising a plurality of selectable items and while maintaining at least a portion of the graphical user interface on the display, a menu containing one or more functions selectable by the user; andfurther comprising, re-arranging the relative positioning of at least two of the plurality of selectable items on the display so as to reduce the obscuration of at least one of the plurality of selectable items by the menu.2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. A method as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising at least one of resizing and shifting the graphical user interface.5. A method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the re-arranging the relative positioning results in no obscuration of the graphical user interface by the menu.6. A method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein when the menu is displayed in an enlarged state the appearance of the graphical user interface of the application is altered such that at least part of the or each selected item is visible in an area unobscured by the menu.7. A method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein when a selected item is larger than the remaining visible area of the graphical user interface claim 1 , the selected item is aligned to the side of the remaining visible area opposite the menu.8. A method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein when a selected item is smaller than the ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING A USER INTERFACE ON A DEVICE ENABLING SELECTION OF OPERATIONS TO BE PERFORMED IN RELATION TO CONTENT

A computer-implemented method, at an electronic device having a display and means for receiving user input, said method comprises, in response to receipt of a user input performed in relation to one or more selectable items displayed in a graphical user interface on the display: displaying on the display a menu adjacent an edge of the display, while maintaining at least a portion of the graphical user interface on the display, the menu containing one or more icons, each icon representing a function and being selectable by a user to cause the function to be performed in relation to the one or more items; and maintaining responsiveness to user input performed in relation in the graphical user interface, while the menu is displayed on the display. 1. A computer-implemented method , at a mobile electronic device having a touch-sensitive display for receiving user input , said method comprising , in response to receipt of a user input comprising a touch exceeding a time interval on one or more selectable items displayed in a graphical user interface on the display:displaying on the display a menu adjacent an edge of the display, while maintaining at least a portion of the graphical user interface on the display, the menu containing one or more icons, each icon representing a function and being selectable by a user to cause the function to be performed in relation to the one or more items; andmaintaining responsiveness of the graphical user interface to user input received in relation in the graphical user interface, while the menu is displayed on the display;further comprising in response to an additional user input comprising a release of the touch on the one or more selectable items displayed in the graphical user interface on the display;displaying said menu on said display and preventing user input received in relation to the graphical user interface from causing a response of the graphical user interface while the menu is displayed on the display; andceasing ...

Method and Apparatus for Providing a User Interface on a Device That Indicates Content Operators

A computer-implemented method of operating an electronic device having a display and means for receiving user input, the method comprises: displaying on the display a menu adjacent an edge of the display, the menu containing one or more icons, each icon representing a function and being selectable by the user; and in response to detection of a user input in relation to an icon, causing the device to display a description of the function of the icon, wherein the description is displayed to project from the menu. 1. A computer-implemented method of operating an electronic device having a display and means for receiving user input , the method comprising:displaying on the display a menu adjacent an edge of the display, the menu containing one or more icons, each icon representing a function and being selectable by the user;in response to detection of a first user input in relation to an icon, causing the device to display a description of the function of the icon, wherein the description is displayed individually projecting from the menu; andin response to receipt of a second user input in relation to the menu displaying a description of the function for each icon.2. (canceled)3. A method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the second user input is a selection operation on an icon.4. A method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said means for receiving user input is one or more of the group comprising: a touch-sensitive display claim 1 , track pad claim 1 , keypad claim 1 , button claim 1 , camera and microphone.5. A method as claimed in claim 3 , further comprising claim 3 , in response to detection of an unselection operation in relation to the selected icon claim 3 , causing the device to cease displaying said description of the function of said icon.6. A method as claimed in claim 5 , wherein causing the device to cease displaying said description of the function of said icon comprises retracting said description.7. A method as claimed in claim 5 , wherein an unselection ...

Method and Apparatus for Providing an Option to Enable Multiple Selections

A computer-implemented method, at an electronic device having a display and a means for receiving user input, comprises: when the graphical user interface of the application displays a number of items and the device receives user input, displaying in relation to a selected first item a graphical user interface element, the graphical user interface element being movable in response to user input to select one or more additional items adjacent the first item. 1. A computer-implemented method , at an electronic device having a touch-screen display , comprising: displaying in relation to a selected first item a graphical user interface element, the graphical user interface element being movable in response to user input to select one or more additional items adjacent the first item; and', 'displaying a menu containing one or more functions selectable by the user to perform the one or more selected functions on selected items, wherein only functions that can be performed on all selected items are displayed., 'when a graphical user interface of an application on the device displays a number of selectable items and the device receives user input2. A method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said graphical user interface element represents a selection handle.3. A method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said user input to cause said graphical user interface element to be displayed comprises a gesture exceeding a time interval on the selected first item.4. A method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the displaying of said graphical user interface element occurs in response to receipt of said user input when a multiple select mode of said graphical user interface is invoked.5. A method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said user input to select one or more additional items comprises a movement of a detected user input.6. A method as claimed in claim 5 , wherein said movement of a detected user input is a movement from said graphical user interface element or the selected item adjacent ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TEXT SELECTION

A method includes, displaying a content selection icon on a touch-sensitive display of an electronic device, detecting touch input at a touch location on the display operable to select a content selection function associated with the content selection icon, and, modifying the displayed content selection icon to display a touch portion at a location on the display corresponding to said detected touch location and a content selection portion operatively coupled to, but spatially separated from, the touch portion. 1. A method comprising:displaying a content selection icon on a touch-sensitive display of an electronic device;detecting touch input at a touch location on the touch-sensitive display operable to select a content selection function associated with the content selection icon; and,modifying the displayed content selection icon to display a touch portion at a location on the touch-sensitive display corresponding to said detected touch location and a content selection portion operatively coupled to, but spatially separated from, the touch portion.2. A method according to claim 1 , further comprising detecting a subsequent touch input representing a drag of the content selection handle and further modifying the displayed content selection icon to increase a spatial separation between the touch portion and the content selection portion.3. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the content selection icon is modified to include a neck portion that extends between the touch portion and the content selection portion.4. A method according to claim 3 , wherein the neck portion is extendable.5. A method according to claim 1 , further comprising displacing a location of content displayed on the touch-sensitive display relative to a display location of the content selection icon.6. A method according to claim 1 , wherein responsive to the selection of the content selection handle claim 1 , displacing a display location of content on the touch-sensitive display relative to ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TEXT SELECTION

A method includes, detecting a location of a text selection icon on a display of an electronic device, and, detecting touch input representing a selection of text displayed on the display using the text selection icon, wherein: if the detected location of the text selection icon is maintained within a zone adjacent an edge of the display, the displayed text is selected on a row by row basis, and, if the detected location of the text selection icon moves outside said zone, the displayed text is selected on a letter by letter basis. 1. A method comprising:detecting a location of a text selection icon on a display of an electronic device; and,detecting touch input representing a selection of text displayed on the display using the text selection icon; if the detected location of the text selection icon is maintained within a zone adjacent an edge of the display, the displayed text is selected on a row by row basis; and,', 'if the detected location of the text selection icon moves outside said zone, the displayed text is selected on a letter by letter basis., 'wherein2. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the text selection icon is a text selection cursor.3. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the text selection icon is a text selection handle.4. A method according to claim 1 , comprising varying the width of the zone on the basis of an amount of text selected.5. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the touch input is a drag of the text selection icon.6. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the selected text is highlighted on the display.7. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the display is a touch-sensitive display.8. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the touch input is detected on a track pad.9. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the touch input is detected on a touch-sensitive display.10. An electronic device comprising:a display;at least one processor configured to:detect touch input representing a selection of text displayed on the ...

Method and Apparatus Pertaining to the Sharing of Content

A control circuit co-displays a share-content selection opportunity (such as, but not limited to, a user-selectable icon button) when also displaying shareable content. Upon detecting selection of this share-content selection opportunity, the control circuit displays a plurality of different selectable content-sharing services. By one approach these different selectable content-sharing services are displayed in a window that partially, but not fully, overlies the shareable content. These teachings also provide for displaying a preselected service window for a given one of the plurality of different selectable content-sharing services. The preselected service can be selected, for example, on the basis of having been a most-recently selected one of the different selectable content-sharing services (either in general or in conjunction with the particular application as corresponds to the shareable content). 1. A method comprising:displaying content while also co-displaying a share-content selection opportunity;detecting selection of the share-content selection opportunity; andin response to the detection, displaying a plurality of different selectable content-sharing services.2. The method of wherein the share-content selection opportunity comprises a user-selectable icon button.3. The method of wherein displaying the plurality of different selectable content-sharing services comprises displaying the plurality of different selectable content-sharing services in a window that partially claim 1 , but not fully claim 1 , overlies the content.4. The method of wherein the plurality of different selectable content-sharing services comprises at least one service from each of a:personal-forwarding service;publishing service; andtransfer service.5. The method of further comprising:upon detecting selection of the share-content selection opportunity, also displaying a preselected service window for a given one of the plurality of different selectable content-sharing services.6. ...

ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING TOUCH-SENSITIVE DISPLAY AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING A POSITION INDICATOR

A method includes displaying information including a plurality of characters on a touch-sensitive display of an electronic device, detecting an indicator control mode input, in response to detecting the indicator control mode input, displaying an indicator controller associated with a position indicator, the indicator controller having a first area associated with a first direction and a second area associated with a second direction, when a tap is detected at a location associated with the first area, moving the position indicator, by a single character of the plurality of characters, in the first direction, and when a tap is detected at a location associated with the second area, moving the position indicator, by a single character of the plurality of characters, in the second direction. 1. A method comprising:displaying information including a plurality of characters on a touch-sensitive display of an electronic device;detecting an indicator control mode input;in response to detecting the indicator control mode input, displaying an indicator controller associated with a position indicator, the indicator controller having a first area associated with a first direction and a second area associated with a second direction;when a tap is detected at a location associated with the first area, moving the position indicator, by a single character of the plurality of characters, in the first direction; andwhen a tap is detected at a location associated with the second area, moving the position indicator, by a single character of the plurality of characters, in the second direction.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the indicator control mode input comprises a touch at a touch location associated with the information and wherein the position indicator is displayed at a character associated with the touch location.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the first direction and the second direction comprise left and right directions relative to the orientation ...

AIRCRAFT MAIN ENGINE FUEL PUMP WITH MULTIPLE GEAR STAGES USING SHARED JOURNALS

A multistage gear pump assembly includes first and second gear pumps that use common shafts and are axially separated by a fixed spacer within the housing. Pressurized bearings are provided at opposite axial ends of the first and second gear pumps. The second gear pump handles cruise and idle operations of the aircraft while the first gear pump stage assists in meeting higher demand modes of engine operation. Otherwise, the first gear pump is maintained at a minimal pressure to reduce energy consumption and still provide desired stability and eliminate issues associated with bearing oil whirl associated with prior known arrangements. When additional assistance is required, such as during takeoff, climb, or windmill relight, the first gear pump advantageously contributes to the increased pressure. 1. A multistage gear pump assembly comprising:a housing having an opening therein;a first gear pump received in the housing having a first drive journal shaft that rotates about a first axis and drives a first gear that operatively engages a second gear rotating about an adjacent second axis for pressurizing fluid as the first and second gears mesh with one another;a second gear pump received in the housing having a first gear received on the first drive shaft in spaced relation along the first axis from the first gear of the first gear pump, and the first gear of the second gear pump operatively engaging a second gear rotating about the second axis for pressurizing fluid as the first and second gears mesh with one another;a spacer fixed in the housing to prevent relative movement between the fixed spacer and the housing, the fixed spacer interposed between the first and second gear pumps; andat least a first pressurized journal bearing supporting at least the first drive journal shaft.2. The pump assembly of wherein the first gears of the first and second pumps are different sizes.3. The pump assembly of wherein the first gear of the first pump has a greater axial length ...

METHOD AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR FACILITATING USER CONTROL OF A MENU

An electronic device comprising a display and means for receiving user input, a method of operation thereof and computer software, the method comprising, while receiving a first user input, displaying a menu in a first configuration, the menu in a first configuration having one or more menu elements; and on receiving a second user input continuous from the first user input, displaying the menu in a second configuration, wherein at least one element of the menu in a first configuration is represented in the menu in a second configuration. 1. A method , at an electronic device comprising a display and a means for receiving user input , the method comprising:while receiving a first user input, displaying a menu in a first configuration, the menu in a first configuration having one or more menu elements; andon receiving a second user input continuous from the first user input, displaying the menu in a second configuration, wherein at least one element of the menu in the first configuration is represented in the menu in the second configuration.2. A method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said first user input is directed to an icon displayed on the display.3. A method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein at least one of the one or more menu elements are selectable to carry out an operation.4. A method as claimed in claim 3 , wherein said operation is performed in relation to an application having a graphical user interface displayed on the display.5. A method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the menu in the first configuration is displayed once a first user input has been received for longer than a predetermined threshold.6. A method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the menu elements in the menu in the first configuration consist of representative icons of operations associated with the menu elements.7. A method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the menu elements in the menu in the second configuration comprise descriptions of operations associated with the menu elements.8. A ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING A USER INTERFACE ON A DEVICE ENABLING SELECTION OF OPERATIONS TO BE PERFORMED IN RELATION TO CONTENT

A method comprising detecting, by an electronic device, a first input associated with a first selectable item of one or more selectable items displayed on a display, invoking, based on the first input, a menu for display adjacent an edge of the display, wherein the menu comprises one or more selectable icons and each icon represents a function, wherein when the first input is a continuous gesture extending to an icon displayed in the menu, performing the function associated with the icon. 2. The method of claim 1 , wherein when a second input distinct from the first input is detected associated with an icon displayed in the menu claim 1 , performing the function associated with the icon.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the second input is detected while the first input continues to be detected.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the second input is detected after the first input ceases to be detected.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising ceasing displaying the menu subsequent to the performance of the function or in response to detection of a third input.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the continuous gesture is from the first selectable item towards the edge of the display where the menu is displayed.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the display is a touch sensitive display and wherein the first input comprises a touch input associated with the first selectable item.8. The method of claim 7 , further comprising detecting a last touch location of the first input associated with an icon as a selection of the icon.9. The method of claim 7 , wherein the first input comprises the touch input being detected in substantially the same touch location for a time in excess of a first threshold time period.10. The method of claim 9 , wherein invoking the menu comprises detecting the first input claim 9 , subsequent to the first threshold time period claim 9 , as a continuous touch input from the first selectable item towards the edge of the display and displaying ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TEXT SELECTION

A method includes, displaying a content selection icon on a touch-sensitive display of an electronic device, detecting touch input at a touch location on the display operable to select a content selection function associated with the content selection icon, and, modifying the displayed content selection icon to display a touch portion at a location on the display corresponding to said detected touch location and a content selection portion operatively coupled to, but spatially separated from, the touch portion. 112-. (canceled)13. A method for an electronic device , the method comprising:detecting a location of a text selection icon on a touch-screen display of the electronic device;detecting touch input reflecting a selection of text displayed on the display using the text selection icon;enabling a row selection mode and a letter selection mode;in a row selection mode, causing selection of the displayed text responsive to a determination that the detected location of the text selection icon is within a zone adjacent an edge of the display; andin a letter selection mode, causing selection of the displayed text responsive to a determination that the detected location of the text selection icon is outside the zone adjacent the edge of the display, wherein a width of the zone adjacent the edge of the display is determined based on speed of a movement of the touch selection icon.14. The method of claim 13 , further comprising determining a movement of the text selection icon claim 13 , wherein the determination that the detected location of the text selection icon is within or outside the zone adjacent the edge of the display is made throughout the movement.15. A method for an electronic device claim 13 , the method comprising:detecting a location of a text selection icon on a touch-screen display of the electronic device;detecting touch input reflecting a selection of text displayed on the display using the text selection icon;enabling a row selection mode and a letter ...

MAGNETICALLY LEVITATED AND DRIVEN BLOOD PUMP AND METHOD FOR USING THE SAME

A device for pumping blood, includes a housing having a distal end adapted to be coupled to a catheter, a proximal end having an outlet, and a tubular body extending between the distal and proximal ends along an axis. A rotor is rotatably disposed within the housing. A first magnetic bearing is operative to levitate the rotor along the axis within the housing. A second magnetic bearing controls a rotational frequency of the rotor. A third magnetic bearing controls a radial position of the rotor. 1. A method of operating a rotor of a blood pump , comprising:levitating the rotor within a tubular body along an axis of the blood pump using a first magnetic bearing;rotating the rotor about the axis within the tubular body using a second magnetic bearing; andmaintaining a radial position of the rotor relative to the axis using a third magnetic bearing.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:fluidicly communicating a catheter with a blood vessel; andfluidicly communicating the catheter with the blood pump, the blood pump further comprising an outlet;wherein rotating the rotor causes blood to be drawn from the catheter, move through the tubular body and exit from the outlet.31. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:sensing a rotational frequency and the radial position of the rotor.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein:the first magnetic bearing comprises first and second permanent magnets;the second magnetic bearing comprises a plurality of electromagnetic coils and a pole structure coupled to the rotor;the third magnetic bearing comprises the plurality of electromagnetic coils and the first permanent magnet; andthe method further comprises sending a current to at least one of the coils in response to the sensed rotational frequency and radial position in order to change or maintain the rotational frequency and change or maintain the radial position.5. The method of claim 3 , wherein:the second magnetic bearing further comprises a plurality of electromagnetic coils ...

POLYPEPTIDES HAVING XYLANASE ACTIVITY AND POLYNUCLEOTIDES ENCODING SAME

The present invention relates to polypeptides having xylanase activity and polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides. The invention also relates to nucleic acid constructs, vectors, and host cells comprising the polynucleotides as well as methods of producing and using the polypeptides. The invention also relates to compositions comprising the polypeptides of the invention and the use of the polypeptides of the invention to release xylose and in animal feed. 122-. (canceled)23. An isolated recombinant host cell comprising a polynucleotide encoding a polypeptide having xylanase activity ,wherein the polynucleotide is operably linked to one or more heterologous control sequences that direct the production of the polypeptide and/or the polynucleotide is heterologous to the recombinant host cell, andwherein the amino acid sequence of the polypeptide has at least 90% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 67.24. The recombinant host cell of claim 23 , wherein the amino acid sequence of the polypeptide has at least 95% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 67.25. The recombinant host cell of claim 23 , wherein the polypeptide is a fragment of SEQ ID NO: 67 claim 23 , wherein the fragment has xylanase activity.26. The recombinant host cell of claim 23 , wherein the amino acid sequence of the polypeptide is a variant of the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 67 claim 23 , which comprises one or more substitutions relative to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 67.27. The recombinant host cell of claim 23 , wherein the polypeptide has an N-terminal and/or C-terminal His-tag and/or HQ-tag.28Bacillus, Clostridium, Enterococcus, Geobacillus, Lactobacillus, Lactococcus, Oceanobacillus, Staphylococcus, StreptococcusStreptomyces.. The recombinant host cell of claim 23 , which is a Gram-positive bacterium selected from the group consisting of claim 23 , and29Bacillus. The recombinant host cell of claim 23 , which is a host cell.30Acremonium ...

Cover trim for a push bar of an exit device

A method of easily installing a preferably antimicrobial cover trim to a push bar of an exit device for a door, as well as a method for increasing fingerprint resistance of metal touch surfaces. 1. A method of increasing fingerprint resistance of a surface of a metal object , comprising:providing a metal object with a surface having a polished finish;abrasive blasting said surface to a matte finish; andrepolishing said surface to a polished finish.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein:in the providing step, said object is of a metal including at least 60% copper.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein:in the providing step, said object is of a metal alloy.4. The method according to claim 3 , wherein:said alloy contains copper.5. The method according to claim 3 , wherein:said alloy contains copper and nickel.6. The method according to claim 3 , wherein:said alloy contains at least 60% copper.7. The method according to claim 3 , wherein:said alloy contains nickel and at least 60% copper.8. The method according to claim 1 , wherein:the abrasive blasting step includes sand blasting.9. The method according to claim 1 , wherein:the repolishing step includes belt polishing.10. The method according to claim 1 , wherein:in the repolishing step, said polished finish is a satin finish.11. The method according to claim 1 , wherein:in the providing step, said polished finish is a satin finish;in the repolishing step, said polished finish is a satin finish.12. The method according to claim 1 , wherein:in the providing step, said object comprises a cover trim for a push bar of an exit device for a door.13. The method according to claim 12 , wherein:said cover trim is of a metal containing copper.14. The method according to claim 12 , wherein:said cover trim is of a metal alloy containing at least 60% copper.15. The method according to claim 14 , wherein:said alloy contains nickel.16. A method of installing a cover trim to a push bar of an exit device for a door claim ...

LOAD STEP MANAGEMENT

Various embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to managing load steps caused by processing circuitry. The processing circuitry may generate a series of clock pulses at an average clock period. The processing circuitry may estimate a current consumption of the processing circuitry at each clock pulse. Accordingly, a clock pulse from the series of clock pulses may be omitted when a change in the current consumption exceeds a predetermined threshold amount, thereby increasing the average clock period. 1. A method comprising:generating, by processing circuitry, a series of clock pulses at an average clock period;estimating a current consumption of the processing circuitry at each clock pulse; andomitting a clock pulse from the series of clock pulses based at least upon a change in the current consumption and a predetermined threshold amount, thereby increasing the average clock period.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein estimating the current consumption of the processing circuitry at each clock pulse comprises estimating according to a rolling average of a predetermined number of clock pulses.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising adjusting the rolling average in response to omitting the clock pulse.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein adjusting the rolling average comprises inserting a value into a rolling average calculation for lowering the rolling average.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein estimating the current consumption further comprises:identifying an instruction type for an instruction executed by the processing circuitry; andmapping the instruction type to a predetermined current consumption amount based at least upon a lookup table.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein estimating the current consumption further comprises:receiving a respective enable signal from each of a plurality of blocks of the processing circuitry; andestimating the current consumption based at least upon the respective enable signals.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein ...

BONE PLATE, SURGICAL SETS AND RECONSTRUCTION SETS

A bone plate for reconstruction or trauma treatment of a bone which comprises first and second ends, a first contact surface for contacting and securing on a first region of the bone, and a plurality of receiving mechanism each having at least one opening for receiving at least one securing element. At least two adjacent wings extend at least from the first end of the main section, each has a second contact surface for contacting and securing to a second region of the bone, as well as at least one receiving mechanism having at least one opening for each receiving a securing element. A minimum bending stiffness of the main section, in relation to an axis (x) running perpendicular to the first contact surface, is greater than the minimum bending stiffnesses of the wings, but smaller than the total minimum bending stiffness of all wings extending from the first end. 119-. (canceled)21. The bone plate as claimed in claim 20 , whereinthe bone plate is a bone plate for the reconstruction or trauma treatment of a human mandible, the first contact surface is for contacting and fastening on a corpus of the mandible and the second contact surface is for contacting and fastening on an ascending ramus of the mandible.22. The bone plate as claimed in claim 20 , wherein at least one wing does not comprise a truss structure.23. The bone plate as claimed in claim 20 , wherein the main portion is delimited at least on one side by at least one frame structure which comprises an outer edge which extends in a substantially rectilinear manner.24. The bone plate as claimed in claim 20 , wherein the main portion has a width within the range of between 2 mm and 20 mm.25. The bone plate as claimed in claim 20 , wherein the length measured along a center line of the main portion is within the range of between 25 mm and 300 mm.26. The bone plate as claimed in claim 20 , wherein at least one wing comprises a length which is within the range of between 10 mm and 60 mm.27. The bone plate as ...

Telelocation: location sharing for users in augmented and virtual reality environments

Provided herein are exemplary embodiments for generating a telelocation, including capturing visual content representing a real world location by a device associated with a user, automatically associating a geographic location with the captured visual content, automatically associating orientation data with the captured visual content, transmitting a data bundle comprising the captured visual content, the geographic location and the orientation data to a server, notifying a remote user about the data bundle on the server, in response to receiving an acceptance from the remote user, transmitting the data bundle from the server to a device associated with the remote user to create a virtual rendering of the real world location.

Polypeptides Having Protease Activity and Polynucleotides Encoding Same

The present invention relates to isolated polypeptides having protease activity, and polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides. The invention also relates to nucleic acid constructs, vectors, and host cells comprising the polynucleotides as well as methods of using the polypeptides in beer production. 1. A polypeptide having protease activity , selected from the group consisting of:(a) a polypeptide having at least 60% sequence identity to the polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 1;(b) a polypeptide encoded by a polynucleotide that hybridizes under low stringency conditions with the mature polypeptide coding sequence of SEQ ID NO: 2;(c) a polypeptide encoded by a polynucleotide having at least 60% sequence identity to the polypeptide coding sequence of SEQ ID NO: 2;(d) a variant of the polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 1 comprising a substitution, deletion, and/or insertion at one or more positions; and(e) a fragment of the polypeptide of (a), (b), (c), or (d) that has protease activity.2. The polypeptide of claim 1 , having at least 90% sequence identity to the polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 1.3. A composition comprising the polypeptide of .4. An isolated polynucleotide encoding the polypeptide of .5. A nucleic acid construct or expression vector comprising the polynucleotide of operably linked to one or more control sequences that direct the production of the polypeptide in an expression host.6. A recombinant host cell comprising the polynucleotide of operably linked to one or more control sequences that direct the production of the polypeptide.7. A method of producing the polypeptide of claim 1 , comprising cultivating a cell claim 1 , which in its wild-type form produces the polypeptide claim 1 , under conditions conducive for production of the polypeptide.8. A method of improving colloidal stability in beer comprising adding to a mash and/or a wort a polypeptide of during the production of beer.9. The method according to claim 8 , wherein the contacting is done from 5 minutes to 120 ...

COORDINATE POSITIONING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF OPERATION

A method of calibrating a contact probe having a deflectable stylus and configured to provide at least one signal which is indicative of the extent of deflection of the stylus, the contact probe being mounted on a coordinate positioning machine which facilitates reorientation of the contact probe about at least one axis. The method includes: taking measurement data obtained with the contact probe positioned at a plurality of different orientations about the at least one axis; and determining from the measurement data at least one gain variation model which models any apparent variation in the gain of the at least one probe signal dependent on the orientation of the contact probe about the at least one axis. 1. A method of calibrating a contact probe having a deflectable stylus and configured to provide at least one signal which is indicative of the extent of deflection of the stylus , the contact probe being mounted on a coordinate positioning machine which facilitates reorientation of the contact probe about at least one axis , comprising:taking measurement data obtained with the contact probe positioned at a plurality of different orientations about the at least one axis; anddetermining from the measurement data at least one gain variation model which models any apparent variation in the gain of the at least one probe signal dependent on the orientation of the contact probe about the at least one axis.2. A method as claimed in claim 1 , in which said measurement data is obtained at a plurality of different stylus deflections for at least one orientation about the at least one axis.3. A method as claimed in claim 2 , in which for a plurality of said different orientations claim 2 , measurement data is obtained at a plurality of different stylus deflections.4. A method as claimed in claim 1 , in which the contact probe is configured to provide at least first and second probe signals claim 1 , and in which the at least one gain variation model models any apparent ...

METHOD OF DETERMINING SUB-DIVISIONAL ERROR

A method of determining the sub-divisional error of an encoder apparatus that is configured to measure the position of relatively moveable parts of an apparatus on which an inspection device for inspecting an artefact is mounted. The method includes causing the inspection device to obtain measurements which includes relatively moving the relatively moveable parts of the apparatus, and using the measurements to determine the encoder apparatus' sub-divisional error. 1. A method of determining the sub-divisional error of an encoder apparatus that is configured to measure the position of relatively moveable parts of an apparatus on which an inspection device is mounted , the method comprising:causing the inspection device to inspect a feature which comprises relatively moving the relatively moveable parts of the apparatus; andusing measurements obtained during inspection of the feature to determine the encoder apparatus' sub-divisional error.2. A method as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising determining at least one error map for correcting for the encoder apparatus' sub-divisional error.3. A method as claimed in claim 2 , in which the at least one error map comprises a look-up table or function.4. A method as claimed in claim 2 , in which the error map describes the form of the sub-divisional error claim 2 , and in which the description varies along the encoder apparatus' measurement range.5. A method as claimed in claim 1 , comprising determining the encoder apparatus' sub-divisional error based on properties of a periodic variation in the measurements at at least one predetermined spatial frequency.6. A method as claimed in claim 5 , in which the properties comprise the amplitude and phase offset of the variations at the at least one predetermined spatial frequency.7. A method as claimed in in which the at least one predetermined spatial frequency corresponds to the encoder apparatus' scale or signal period claim 5 , and optionally harmonics thereof.8. A method ...

Teleportation Links for Mixed Reality Environments

Provided herein are exemplary methods for teleportation between two visual environments, including establishing a data structure for each visual environment, establishing logic for switching between each of the data structures, establishing an interactive graphical user interface communicatively coupled to each of the data structures and to the logic, and the interactive graphical user interface rendering a visual depiction of each of the visual environments.

RECTIFIER FOR AIRCRAFT TURBOMACHINE COMPRESSOR, COMPRISING AIR EXTRACTION OPENINGS HAVING A STRETCHED FORM IN THE PERIPHERAL DIRECTION

The invention relates to a rectifier () for an aircraft turbomachine compressor, the rectifier comprising an inner ferrule (), an outer ferrule (), and stator blades () secured to the inner and outer ferrules, the rectifier also comprising a flange () secured to a downstream end of the outer ferrule () and designed to be fixed to a compressor housing (), the flange being provided with air extraction openings () arranged at a distance from each other in a peripheral direction (). According to the invention, at least one of the air extraction openings () has a stretched form in the peripheral direction (). 110-. (canceled)11124262828283426365052. A rectifier () for an aircraft turbomachine compressor , said rectifier comprising an inner ferrule () , an outer ferrule () and stator vanes ( , ′ , ″) rigidly connected to the inner and outer ferrules said rectifier further comprising a flange () rigidly connected to a downstream end of the outer ferrule () and for attachment to a compressor casing () , said flange being provided with air intake ports () spaced from each other in a circumferential direction () of the rectifier ,{'b': 50', '52, 'characterized in that at least one of the air intake ports () has a shape stretched in the circumferential direction ().'}1250. A rectifier according to the claim 11 , characterized in that said at least one intake port () has an oblong or generally rectangular shape.1350. A rectifier according to claim 11 , characterized in that said at least one intake port () has a circumferential dimension Dc and a radial dimension Dr claim 11 , and in that the ratio between the dimensions Dc and Dr is between 1.5 and 4.1434505250. A rectifier according to claim 11 , characterized in that the flange () is provided with intake ports () that are oblong in the circumferential direction () claim 11 , as well as circular intake ports ().15124262828283426363450aaaaaa. A rectifier sector () for an aircraft turbomachine compressor claim 11 , said ...

Polypeptides Having Xanthan Degrading Activity and Polynucleotides Encoding Same

The present invention relates to isolated polypeptides having xanthan degrading activity, catalytic domains and polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides and catalytic domains. The invention also relates to nucleic acid constructs, vectors, and host cells comprising the polynucleotides as well as methods of producing and using the polypeptides and catalytic domains. 140-. (canceled)41. A composition comprising a GH9 endoglucanase having activity on xanthan gum pretreated with a xanthan lyase , selected from the group consisting of:(a) a polypeptide having at least 80% sequence identity to the mature polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 10;(b) a polypeptide having at least 80% sequence identity to the mature polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 12;(c) a polypeptide having at least 80% sequence identity to the mature polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 14;(d) a polypeptide having at least 80% sequence identity to the mature polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 48;(e) a polypeptide having at least 80% sequence identity to the mature polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 52;(f) a polypeptide having at least 80% sequence identity to the mature polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 56;(g) a polypeptide having at least 80% sequence identity to the mature polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 82;(h) a polypeptide having at least 80% sequence identity to the mature polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 86;(i) a polypeptide having at least 80% sequence identity to the mature polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 90;(j) a polypeptide having at least 80% sequence identity to the mature polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 94;(k) a polypeptide having at least 80% sequence identity to the mature polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 98;(l) a polypeptide having at least 80% sequence identity to the mature polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 102;(m) a polypeptide having at least 80% sequence identity to the mature polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 130;(n) a polypeptide having at least 80% sequence identity to the mature polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 134;(o) a polypeptide having at least 80% sequence identity to the mature ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING DECOUPLING OF AN AUSCULTATORY SOUND SENSOR FROM A TEST-SUBJECT

At least one of at least one data-dependent scale factor or at least one data-dependent detection threshold is determined responsive to at least one block of time-series data of an auscultatory-sound signal generated by an auscultatory-sound sensor operatively coupled to a portion of the skin of a test-subject, wherein the at least one data-dependent scale factor or at least one data-dependent detection threshold provides a measure of a range of values of the at least one block of time-series data in relation to a predetermined metric, and is used to determine whether or not the auscultatory-sound sensor is either debonded or detached from the skin of the test-subject. 1. A method , comprising:a. acquiring at least one block of time-series data, wherein each said at least one block of time-series data comprises a plurality of samples of an auscultatory-sound signal generated by an auscultatory-sound sensor operatively coupled to a portion of the skin of a test-subject;b. determining at least one of at least one data-dependent scale factor or at least one data-dependent detection threshold responsive to said at least one block of time-series data, wherein said at least one data-dependent scale factor or said at least one data-dependent detection threshold provides a measure of a range of values of said at least one block of time-series data in relation to a predetermined metric; andc. determining whether or not said auscultatory-sound sensor is either debonded or detached from said skin of said test-subject responsive to at least one of said at least one data-dependent scale factor or said at least one data-dependent detection threshold.2. A method as recited in claim 1 , wherein the operation of determining at least one of said at least one data-dependent scale factor or said data-dependent detection threshold comprises determining said at least one data-dependent scale factor responsive to a corresponding said at least one block of time-series data claim 1 , ...

Method for Producing Drive Belts

The invention relates to a method for producing drive belts from different materials by means of casting processes. To this end, a mould core and an outer mould of a casting tool are provided. The circumferential surface of the mould core or the inner circumferential surface of the outer mould is provided with a geometry to be represented on the drive belt. A textile layer is laid on the geometry. The mould core is set into the outer mould so that the mould core and the outer mould define a cavity between them. Optionally, a tension member can be arranged in the cavity and the cavity can be sealed with respect to the environment at least in the region of the geometry to be represented on the drive belt. The textile layer is applied to the surfaces defining the geometry and an elastomer base material is introduced into the cavity. 119.-. (canceled)20. A method for producing a drive belt , comprising:a) providing a mould core and an outer mould of a casting tool, wherein the mould core is provided to be inserted into the outer mould such that a cavity representing a shape of the drive belt to be produced is formed between the outer mould and the mould core sitting therein, and wherein a circumferential surface of the mould core assigned to the cavity or the inner circumferential surface of the outer mould assigned to the cavity is provided with a geometry to be represented on the drive belt which is formed by recesses or protrusions which are delimited by surfaces abutting one another which are formed into the circumferential surface of the mould core or the inner circumferential surface of the outer mould or formed on the circumferential surface of the mould core or the inner circumferential surface of the outer mould;b) placing a textile layer on the geometry to be represented on the drive belt;c) inserting the mould core into the outer mould so that the mould core and the outer mould define the cavity between them;d) optionally arranging a tension member in the ...

Polypeptides Having Xylanase Activity And Polynucleotides Encoding Same

The present invention relates to isolated polypeptides having xylanase activity, catalytic domains, carbohydrate binding modules and polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides, catalytic domains or carbohydrate binding modules. The invention also relates to nucleic acid constructs, vectors, and host cells comprising the polynucleotides as well as methods of producing and using the polypeptides, catalytic domains or carbohydrate binding modules. 1. An isolated polypeptide having xylanase activity , selected from the group consisting of:(a) a polypeptide having at least 60% sequence identity to the mature polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 2 or at least 70% sequence identity to the mature polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 4;(b) a polypeptide encoded by a polynucleotide that hybridizes under medium-high stringency conditions with the mature polypeptide coding sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1 or SEQ ID NO: 3 or the full-length complement thereof;(c) a polypeptide encoded by a polynucleotide having at least 60% sequence identity to the mature polypeptide coding sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1 or at least 70% sequence identity to the mature polypeptide coding sequence of SEQ ID NO: 3;(d) a variant of the mature polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 2 or SEQ ID NO: 4 comprising a substitution, deletion, and/or insertion at one or more positions;(e) a fragment of the polypeptide of (a), (b), (c), or (d) that has xylanase activity;(f) a polypeptide comprising a catalytic domain having at least 60% sequence identity to amino acids 31 to 348 of SEQ ID NO: 2 or at least 70% sequence identity to amino acids 44 to 485 of SEQ ID NO: 4;(g) a polypeptide comprising a catalytic domain encoded by a polynucleotide that hybridizes under medium-high stringency conditions with nucleotides 91 to 1044 of SEQ ID NO: 1 or nucleotides 130 to 1455 of SEQ ID NO: 3 or the full-length complement thereof;(h) a polypeptide comprising a catalytic domain encoded by a polynucleotide having at least 60% sequence identity to nucleotides 91 to 1044 ...

Detergent Compositions

A detergent composition comprising a polypeptide having protease activity is disclosed. The composition may be used in laundry or hard surface cleaning such as automated dish wash, and it has improved performance compared with a commercial protease. 110-. (canceled)11. A detergent composition comprising one or more detergent components and a polypeptide having protease activity , wherein the polypeptide having protease activity is selected from the group consisting of:a) a polypeptide having at least 80% sequence identity to the mature polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 2;(b) a polypeptide encoded by a polynucleotide having at least 80% sequence identity to the mature polypeptide coding sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1;(c) a variant comprising a substitution, deletion, and/or insertion of one or more (several) amino acids of the mature polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 2, wherein said variant having at least 80% sequence identity but less than 100% sequence identity to the mature polypeptide of SEQ ID NO 2; and(d) a fragment of a polypeptide of (a), (b) or (c) that has protease activity.12. The detergent composition of claim 11 , comprising a polypeptide having at least 90% sequence identity to the mature polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 2.13. The detergent composition of claim 11 , comprising a polypeptide having at least 95% sequence identity to the mature polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 2.14. The detergent composition of claim 11 , comprising a polypeptide having at least 97% sequence identity to the mature polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 2.15. The detergent composition of claim 11 , comprising a polypeptide having at least 99% identity to the mature polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 2.16. The detergent composition of further comprising one or more additional enzymes selected the group consisting of protease claim 11 , lipase claim 11 , cutinase claim 11 , amylase claim 11 , carbohydrase claim 11 , cellulase claim 11 , pectinase claim 11 , mannanase claim 11 , arabinase claim 11 , galactanase claim 11 , xylanase ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING A USER INTERFACE ON A DEVICE THAT INDICATES CONTENT OPERATORS

A computer-implemented method of operating an electronic device having a display and means for receiving user input, the method comprises: displaying on the display a menu adjacent an edge of the display, the menu containing one or more icons, each icon representing a function and being selectable by the user; and in response to detection of a user input in relation to an icon, causing the device to display a description of the function of the icon, wherein the description is displayed to project from the menu. 125-. (canceled)26. A computer-implemented method of operating an electronic device having a touch-sensitive display for receiving touch input , the method comprising:display a list of items in a graphical user interface on the touch-sensitive display;determine that a time duration of a user input representing a selection of an item from the list exceeds a predetermined period of time;in response to the determination that the time duration exceeds the predetermined period of time, displaying on the touch-sensitive display a menu adjacent an edge of the display, the menu containing one or more icons, each icon representing a function operable in relation to the selected item and being selectable by the user; andin response to continued detection of the user input representing the user selection of the item and detection of a second, concurrent touch in relation to one of the one or more icons, displaying a description of the function of the icon, wherein the description is displayed projecting from the menu.27. The method of claim 26 , further comprising claim 26 , in response to ceasing detection of the touch in relation to the icon of the one or more icons claim 26 , ceasing display of the description of the function of the icon.28. The method of claim 27 , wherein ceasing display of the description of the function of the icon comprises retracting the description.29. The method of claim 28 , wherein the description projecting from the menu comprises the ...

Auscultatory sound-or-vibration sensor

A metallic diaphragm disk incorporating a piezoelectric material bonded thereto and operatively coupled to a base rim of a housing provides for closing an open-ended cavity at the first end of the housing. In one aspect, plastic film adhesively bonded to at least one of an outer rim of the housing or an outer-facing surface of the disk provides for receiving an adhesive acoustic interface material to provide for coupling the housing to the skin of a test subject. In another aspect, an outer-facing surface of a base portion of the housing provides for receiving an adhesive acoustic interface material to provide for coupling the housing to the skin of a test subject, at least one inertial mass is operatively coupled to a central portion of the metallic diaphragm disk, and the opening in the first end of the housing is closed with a cover.

BONE SCREWS AND SURGICAL SETS COMPRISING BONE SCREWS

The invention relates to a bone screw comprising a first end having an engagement contour, wherein the engagement contour is arranged for engagement with a tool for inserting or removing the bone screw, and a second end which is situated opposite the first end and on which a blocking element is arranged, wherein the blocking element is provided with a circumferential outside surface which comprises at least one clamping surface which—when viewed in an azimuth plane perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the bone screw—widens outwardly in a wedge-shaped manner away from the longitudinal axis. The invention also pertains to surgical sets including at least one bone screw and at least one bone plate. The bone screw comprises a first end having an engagement contour, wherein the engagement contour is arranged for engagement with a tool for inserting or removing the bone screw, and a second end which is situated opposite the first end and on which a blocking element is arranged, wherein the blocking element is provided with a circumferential outside surface having an outer contour. The bone plate includes at least one opening which is at least partially delimited by an inside wall having an inner contour for receiving and fixing the blocking element of the bone screw. 1. A bone screw comprising a first end having an engagement contour , wherein the engagement contour is arranged for engagement with a tool for inserting or removing the bone screw , and a second end which is situated opposite the first end and on which a blocking element is arranged , wherein the blocking element is provided with a circumferential outside surface which comprises at least one clamping surface which—when viewed in an azimuth plane perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the bone screw—widens outwardly in a wedge-shaped manner away from the longitudinal axis.2. The bone screw as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the circumferential outside surface is realized in an at least approximately ...

Production of Polypeptides Without Secretion Signal in Bacillus

The present invention relates to a method of producing a natively non-secreted polypeptide without a secretion signal in a host cell and recovering the polypeptide without performing a lysis step as well as to a host cell comprising one or more exogenous or heterologous polynucleotides encoding a natively non-secreted polypeptide with no secretion signal. 1Bacillus. A method of producing a natively non-secreted polypeptide in a host cell , said method comprising the steps of:{'i': 'Bacillus', '(a) cultivating a host cell comprising one or more exogenous or heterologous polynucleotides encoding the natively non-secreted polypeptide with no secretion signal in a growth medium under conditions conducive to express the natively non-secreted polypeptide; and'}(b) recovering the natively non-secreted polypeptide without performing a cell-lysis step.2. A method of producing a polypeptide , comprising the steps of:{'i': 'Bacillus', '(a) cultivating a host cell comprising one or more polynucleotides encoding the polypeptide under conditions conducive for production of the polypeptide, wherein the polypeptide is produced intracellulary by its native, wild-type source and wherein the one or more polynucleotides are not operably linked to a signal peptide coding sequence; and'}(b) recovering the polypeptide without performing a cell-lysis step.3BacillusBacillus alkalophilus, Bacillus amyloliquefaciens, Bacillus brevis, Bacillus circulans, Bacillus clausii, Bacillus coagulans, Bacillus firmus, Bacillus lautus, Bacillus lentus, Bacillus licheniformis, Bacillus megaterium, Bacillus pumilus, Bacillus stearothermophilus, Bacillus subtilisBacillus thuringiensisBacillus licheniformisBacillus subtilis.. The method of or , wherein the host cell is selected from the group consisting of , and , preferably or4Bacillus. The method of claim 1 , wherein the polypeptide is native to the host cell.5Bacillus. The method of claim 1 , wherein the polypeptide is heterologous to the host cell.6. The ...

CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE DETECTION SIGNAL PROCESSING SYSTEM AND METHOD

An auscultatory sound signal acquired by a recording module is coupled through a high-pass filter having a cut-off frequency in the range of 3 to 15 Hz and subsequently filtered with a low-pass filter, and optionally subject to variable-gain amplification under external control—via a USB or wireless interface—of an associated docking system, responsive to the resulting processed auscultatory sound signal. A sound generator in the docking system generates an associated test signal having an integral number of wavelengths for each of a plurality of frequencies. The test signal is applied to a corresponding auscultatory sound-or-vibration sensor to test the integrity thereof. Resulting sound signals recorded by the recording module are analyzed using a Fourier Transform to determine sensor integrity. 1. A system for receiving and processing at least one auscultatory sound signal from a corresponding at least one auscultatory sound-or-vibration sensor , comprising:a. a communications interface, wherein said communications interface provides for receiving the at least one auscultatory sound signal from the corresponding at least one auscultatory sound-or-vibration sensor;b. at least one computer processor operatively coupled to said communications interface, wherein said at least one computer processor provides for processing said at least one auscultatory sound signal from said corresponding at least one auscultatory sound-or-vibration sensor;c. at least one sound generator that is operatively coupleable to said at least one auscultatory sound-or-vibration sensor, wherein said at least one sound generator provides for generating a corresponding at least one sound signal to be applied to said at least one auscultatory sound-or-vibration sensor when testing said at least one auscultatory sound-or-vibration sensor, said at least one computer processor provides for either generating an electronic audio signal, or causing said electronic audio signal to be generated, wherein ...

CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE DETECTION SIGNAL PROCESSING SYSTEM AND METHOD

An auscultatory sound signal acquired by a recording module is coupled through a high-pass filter having a cut-off frequency in the range of 3 to 15 Hz and subsequently filtered with a low-pass filter, and optionally subject to variable-gain amplification under external control—via a USB or wireless interface—of an associated docking system, responsive to the resulting processed auscultatory sound signal. A sound generator in the docking system generates an associated test signal having an integral number of wavelengths for each of a plurality of frequencies. The test signal is applied to a corresponding auscultatory sound-or-vibration sensor to test the integrity thereof. Resulting sound signals recorded by the recording module are analyzed using a Fourier Transform to determine sensor integrity. 1. A recording module for processing at least one electronic auscultatory sound signal from a corresponding at least one auscultatory sound-or-vibration sensor operatively coupled to a portion of the skin of a test subject , comprising: i. a high-pass filter portion comprising either a first electronic differential-input high-pass filter having a 3 dB cut-off frequency in the range of 3 Hz to 15 Hz, or a first differential-input high-pass filter portion of an electronic band-pass filter having a 3 dB cut-off frequency in the range of 3 Hz to 15 Hz, wherein said at least one electronic auscultatory sound signal is operatively coupled to either a differential input of said first electronic differential-input high-pass filter or a differential input of said first differential-input high-pass filter portion of said electronic band-pass filter;', 'ii. an amplifier portion comprising an electronic differential-input amplifier associated with either said first electronic differential-input high-pass filter or said first differential-input high-pass filter portion of said electronic band-pass filter;', 'iii. a low-pass filter portion comprising either an electronic low-pass filter ...

METHOD OF DETECTING NOISE IN AUSCULTATORY SOUND SIGNALS OF A CORONARY-ARTERY-DISEASE DETECTION SYSTEM

A time-series array of noise data is generated from an inverse frequency transform of the product of the frequency spectrum of an auscultatory sound signal with an associated noise filter generated responsive to a cross-correlation of frequency spectra of auscultatory sound signals from adjacent auscultatory sound-or-vibration sensors on the torso of a test subject. Noise power within at least one range of frequencies of average of frequency spectra from a plurality of windows of the time-series array of noise data is compared with a threshold to determine whether or not the associated auscultatory sound-or-vibration sensor is excessively noisy. In one embodiment, the noise filter is generated by subtracting from unity, a unity-normalized cross-correlation of frequency spectra of the auscultatory sound signals, wherein the resulting values are clipped so as to be no less than an associated noise floor. 1. A method of detecting noise in an auscultatory sound signal from an auscultatory sound-or-vibration sensor , comprising:a. receiving at least one first block of auscultatory sound data generated by a corresponding first auscultatory sound-or-vibration sensor of a pair of at least one pair of adjacent auscultatory sound-or-vibration sensors operatively coupled to a thorax of a test subject;b. receiving a corresponding at least one second block of auscultatory sound data generated by a corresponding second auscultatory sound-or-vibration sensor of said pair of said at least one pair of adjacent auscultatory sound-or-vibration sensors operatively coupled to said thorax of said test subject, wherein said at least one first block of auscultatory sound data and said corresponding at least one second block of auscultatory sound data are concurrently generated;c. generating a corresponding at least one first frequency spectrum of said at least one first block of auscultatory sound data;d. generating a corresponding at least one second frequency spectrum of said at least ...

Polypeptides Having Protease Activity and Polynucleotides Encoding Same

The present invention relates to isolated polypeptides having protease activity and isolated polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides. The invention also relates to nucleic acid constructs, vectors, and host cells comprising the polynucleotides as well as methods of producing and using the polypeptides. 121-. (canceled)23. The polypeptide of claim 22 , having at least 80% sequence identity to the mature polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 2 or 4.24. The polypeptide of claim 22 , having at least 90% sequence identity to the mature polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 2 or 4.25. The polypeptide of claim 22 , comprising or consisting of SEQ ID NO: 2 or 4.26. The polypeptide of claim 22 , comprising or consisting of the mature polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 2 or 4.27. The polypeptide of claim 26 , wherein the mature polypeptide is amino acids 144 to 418 of SEQ ID NO: 2 or amino acids 1 to 275 of SEQ ID NO: 4.28. The polypeptide of claim 22 , comprising a S8 serin protease domain.29. A polypeptide having at least 60% sequence identity to the mature polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 2 claim 22 , 4 or 6 claim 22 , wherein said polypeptide comprises the motif His Gly Thr (Xaa)Ala Ser Tyr Gly Ser Val Ser Gly (SEQ ID NO: 13).30. The polypeptide of claim 22 , wherein the protease has high detergency performance at low temperatures and the stability is not affected by the presence of a strong chelator.31. An isolated polypeptide comprising a catalytic domain selected from the group consisting of:(a) a catalytic domain having at least 60% sequence identity to amino acids 143 to 418 of SEQ ID NO: 2(b) a catalytic domain encoded by a polynucleotide that hybridizes under medium-high stringency conditions with (i) nucleotides 711 to 1535 of SEQ ID NO: 1, (ii) cDNA sequence comprising the catalytic domain of SEQ ID NO: 1, or (iii) the full-length complementary strand of (i) or (ii);(c) a catalytic domain encoded by a polynucleotide having at least 60% sequence identity to the catalytic domain of SEQ ID NO: 1;(d) a ...

Method for Producing a Food Product

The present invention relates to a method for producing a heat-treated food product from a food material which has been contacted with an asparaginase. 115-. (canceled)16. A method for producing a heat-treated food product comprising:(a) contacting of a food material with an asparaginase which (i) has at least 60% sequence identity to the mature polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 10, (ii) is encoded by a polynucleotide having at least 60% sequence identity to SEQ ID NO: 9, or (iii) is a variant of the mature polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 10 comprising a substitution, deletion, and/or insertion at one or more positions; and(b) heat-treating the asparaginase treated food material to obtain the heat-treated food product.17. The method of claim 16 , wherein the asparaginase has at least 90% sequence identity to the mature polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 10.18. The method of claim 16 , wherein the asparaginase is a thermostable asparaginase.19. The method of claim 16 , wherein in step (a) claim 16 , the asparaginase is added to the food material at a temperature of at least 60° C. claim 16 , such as at least 70° C.20. The method of claim 16 , wherein the contacting in step (a) is for at least 2 minutes.21Thermococcus.. The method of claim 16 , wherein the asparaginase is obtained from22Thermococcus sibiricus.. The method of claim 16 , wherein the asparaginase is obtained from23. The method of claim 16 , wherein the heat-treated food product is French fries claim 16 , and wherein the food material is blanched potato strips.24. The method of claim 16 , wherein the heat-treated food product is sliced potato chips claim 16 , and wherein the food material is potato slices.25. The method of claim 16 , wherein the heat-treated food product is a potato-based food product and wherein the food material to be treated with asparaginase is mashed potato claim 16 , a potato-based dough or a suspension of a dehydrated potato product claim 16 , such as potato flakes or granules.26. The method of claim 16 ...

Polypeptides Having Xanthan Degrading Activity and Polynucleotides Encoding Same

The present invention relates to isolated polypeptides having xanthan degrading activity, catalytic domains and polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides and catalytic domains. The invention also relates to nucleic acid constructs, vectors, and host cells comprising the polynucleotides as well as methods of producing and using the polypeptides and catalytic domains. 140-. (canceled)41. A composition comprising a GH9 endoglucanase having activity on xanthan gum pretreated with a xanthan lyase , selected from the group consisting of:(a) a polypeptide having at least 80% sequence identity to the mature polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 2;(b) a polypeptide having at least 80% sequence identity to the mature polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 10;(c) a polypeptide having at least 80% sequence identity to the mature polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 12;(d) a polypeptide having at least 80% sequence identity to the mature polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 14;(e) a polypeptide having at least 80% sequence identity to the mature polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 48;(f) a polypeptide having at least 80% sequence identity to the mature polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 52;(g) a polypeptide having at least 80% sequence identity to the mature polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 56;(h) a polypeptide having at least 80% sequence identity to the mature polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 82;(i) a polypeptide having at least 80% sequence identity to the mature polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 86;(j) a polypeptide having at least 80% sequence identity to the mature polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 90;(k) a polypeptide having at least 80% sequence identity to the mature polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 94;(l) a polypeptide having at least 80% sequence identity to the mature polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 98;(m) a polypeptide having at least 80% sequence identity to the mature polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 102;(n) a polypeptide having at least 80% sequence identity to the mature polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 130;(o) a polypeptide having at least 80% sequence identity to the mature ...

Expression of Natively Secreted Polypeptides Without Signal Peptide

The present invention relates to methods of recombinantly producing a natively secreted polypeptide, the method comprising the steps of providing a microorganism host cell comprising an exogenous polynucleotide encoding a natively secreted polypeptide without a translationally fused signal peptide; cultivating the microorganism host cell under conditions conducive to the expression of the polypeptide and, optionally, recovering the polypeptide, as well as microorganisms, certain polynucleotides, expression constructs and protease substitution variants. 1. A method of recombinantly producing a natively secreted polypeptide , the method comprising the steps of:a) providing a microorganism host cell comprising an exogenous polynucleotide encoding a natively secreted polypeptide without a translationally fused signal peptide;b) cultivating the microorganism host cell under conditions conducive to the expression of the polypeptide and, optionally,c) recovering the polypeptide.2BacillusBacillus alkalophilus, Bacillus amyloliquefaciens, Bacillus brevis, Bacillus circulans, Bacillus clausii, Bacillus coagulans, Bacillus firmus, Bacillus lautus, Bacillus lentus, Bacillus licheniformis, Bacillus megaterium, Bacillus pumilus, Bacillus stearothermophilus, Bacillus subtilis,Bacillus thuringiensis.. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the microorganism is a prokaryotic host cell claim 1 , preferably a Gram-positive host cell claim 1 , more preferably a host cell and most preferably the host cell is selected from the group consisting of and3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the polypeptide is a homologous or heterologous enzyme claim 1 , preferably the enzyme is selected from the group consisting of hydrolase claim 1 , isomerase claim 1 , ligase claim 1 , lyase claim 1 , oxidoreductase claim 1 , or transferase; more preferably the enzyme is an alpha-galactosidase claim 1 , alpha-glucosidase claim 1 , aminopeptidase claim 1 , amylase claim 1 , asparaginase claim 1 , ...

Belt Drive and Method for Monitoring Such a Belt Drive

The invention provides a belt drive and a method for the monitoring thereof, which allows conclusions to be drawn regarding loads to which the belt has been subjected over its past usage period. The method including a rotatably mounted disc and a belt which is deflected at the disc, wherein the belt and the disc are equipped with a marking and are positioned with respect to each other such that the markings are directly opposite each other in a trigger position when the belt circulates around the disc, wherein: 1. A method for monitoring a belt drive comprising a rotatably mounted disc and a belt which is deflected at the disc , wherein the belt and the disc are respectively equipped with a marking and the belt and the disc are positioned with respect to each other such that the markings of the disc and the belt are directly opposite each other in a trigger position when the belt circulates around the disc , comprising the following work steps:a) recording the trigger position by means of a monitoring device, wherein the monitoring device emits a signal when the markings are located in the trigger position;b) recording the number of signals triggered over a certain past time period;andc) determining the loads to which the belt or the disc have been subjected to during the past time period based on the number of triggered signals corresponding to the number of circulations of the belt, and taking into consideration relevant influencing variables.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein in work step c) claim 1 , the material properties of the belt and the disc claim 1 , the geometry of the belt and the disc claim 1 , the friction conditions claim 1 , the prevailing static or dynamic forces claim 1 , the elongation or deformations of the belt when circulating around the disc claim 1 , the temperatures claim 1 , the volume claim 1 , the environmental atmosphere or the power consumption of a drive motor provided to drive the belt drive are considered as influencing ...

Method for Producing a Food Product

The present invention relates to a method for producing a heat-treated food product from a food material which has been contacted with an asparaginase.

Method for Producing a Food Product

The present invention relates to a method for producing a heat-treated food product from a food material which has been contacted with an asparaginase.

WIRING HARNESS FOR USE WITH AUSCULTATORY SOUND-OR-VIBRATION SENSORS

Each conductor of a plurality of insulated conductors of a wiring harness extends between, and electrically connects, a corresponding terminal of a first electrical connector to either a corresponding terminal of an electrical connector jack of a plurality of electrical jacks located along the wiring harness, or to a corresponding terminal of a corresponding auscultatory sound-or-vibration sensor of the plurality of auscultatory sound-or-vibration sensors. The plurality of insulated conductors are organized in a plurality of distinct branches, each distinct branch originating either from the first electrical connector or from another portion of the wiring harness, and the locations of the plurality of distinct branches, in cooperation with the plurality of electrical jacks, if present, are implicitly suggestive of a corresponding location of the corresponding auscultatory sound-or-vibration sensor on a thorax of a test subject. 130-. (canceled)31. A wiring harness that provides for operatively coupling a plurality of auscultatory sound-or-vibration sensors to a recording module , comprising:a. a plurality of insulated conductors, andb. a first electrical connector, wherein each conductor of said plurality of insulated conductors extends between, and electrically connects, a corresponding terminal of said first electrical connector to either a corresponding terminal of an electrical connector jack of a plurality of electrical jacks located along the wiring harness, or to a corresponding terminal of a corresponding auscultatory sound-or-vibration sensor of the plurality of auscultatory sound-or-vibration sensors, wherein each said electrical connector jack of said plurality of electrical jacks, if present, provide for connecting to a corresponding electrical connector plug associated with a corresponding sound-or-vibration sensor of the plurality of auscultatory sound-or-vibration sensors;c. wherein said plurality of insulated conductors are organized in a plurality ...

Detergent Compositions Comprising Metalloproteases

The present invention relates to the use of and compositions comprising isolated polypeptides having protease activity and polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides. The invention also relates to cleaning compositions, and the use of the polypeptides in cleaning processes. 19-. (canceled)10. A detergent composition comprising a polypeptide having protease activity wherein the polypeptide having protease activity is selected from the group consisting of:a) a polypeptide having at least 80% identity to the mature polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 2 or SEQ ID NO 4;(b) a polypeptide encoded by a polynucleotide having at least 80% identity to the mature polypeptide coding sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1 or SEQ ID NO 3;(c) a variant comprising a substitution, deletion, and/or insertion of one or more (several) amino acids of the mature polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 2 or SEQ ID NO 3; and(d) a fragment of a polypeptide of (a), (b) or (c) that has protease activity and a surfactant.11. The detergent composition of further comprising one or more additional enzymes selected from the group consisting of a protease claim 10 , lipase claim 10 , cutinase claim 10 , an amylase claim 10 , carbohydrase claim 10 , cellulase claim 10 , pectinase claim 10 , mannanase claim 10 , arabinase claim 10 , galactanase claim 10 , xylanase claim 10 , oxidase claim 10 , a laccase claim 10 , and/or peroxidase.12. The detergent composition of in the form of a bar claim 10 , a homogenous tablet claim 10 , a tablet having two or more layers claim 10 , a pouch having one or more compartments claim 10 , a regular or compact powder claim 10 , a granule claim 10 , a paste claim 10 , a gel claim 10 , or a regular claim 10 , compact or concentrated liquid.13Exiguobacterium. The detergent composition of claim 10 , wherein the polypeptide is derived from sp AT1b.14Exiguobacterium sibiricum.. The detergent composition of claim 10 , wherein the polypeptide is derived from15. A method for removing a stain from a surface comprising ...

METHOD OF CALIBRATING A SURFACE SENSING DEVICE, CORRESPONDING CALIBRATING PROGRAM FOR A CONTROL COMPUTER AND CORRESPONDING CALIBRATION KIT

A surface sensing device is mounted on an articulating probe head of a coordinate measuring machine. The device includes an elongate probe holder which is rotatable about an axis. An elongate sensing module includes a surface finish or surface roughness probe with a stylus tip. This is connected to the probe holder via an adjustable knuckle joint. To determine the geometry of the surface sensing device, including the tip normal and drag vector of the stylus tip, the orientations of the probe holder and the sensing module are determined by probing points which are spaced along their lengths, using a separate probe. 1. A method of calibrating a surface sensing device for use in position determining apparatus , the surface sensing device comprising one or more elongate members mounted to the position determining apparatus , and a surface sensing element mounted to the apparatus via the one or more elongate members , the method comprising probing at least one of the elongate members with a separate probe to determine its orientation.2. A method according to claim 1 , wherein one of the one or more elongate members is connected to a pivotable joint whereby it can be set at a desired angle.3. A method according to claim 2 , wherein there are first and second elongate members claim 2 , and the pivotable joint connects the first and second elongate members whereby the second member can be set at a desired angle relative to the first member claim 2 , the first elongate member being connected to the position determining apparatus claim 2 , and the surface sensing element being carried by the second elongate member.4. A method according to claim 3 , wherein the probing comprises probing at least the second elongate member with the separate probe to determine its orientation.5. A method according to claim 4 , also comprising probing the first elongate member with a separate probe to determine its orientation claim 4 , and then determining the angle of the second member relative ...

Method for Computer-Assisted Selection of Machine Components

The objective of the invention is the computer-assisted selection of the optimal machine component for a use. In the selection, empirical values are collected to create a continuously improving system. To achieve this, the inventive method includes determining properties of the machine component and their corresponding influence quantities, possible uses for the machine component, and the influence quantities to be considered in the use-specific selection and design of the machine component. The method also includes receiving statements relating to the influence quantities and determining, influence quantity interactions. The method further includes formulating the influence quantities, feeding the use and associated influence quantities as inputs into a selection algorithm to select the machine component that is optimally suitable for the use, and supplying the selected machine component. 19-. (canceled)10. A method for computer-assisted selection of a machine component intended for a specific use , comprising the following work steps:a) analyzing properties of a respective machine component and determining influence quantities that determine the properties;b) determining possible uses for the respective machine component;c) determining the influence quantities to be considered in use-specific selection and design of the respective machine component, to which the respective machine component is subject during its specific use;d) in practical use or through systematic experimental investigations of machine components, collecting statements relating to the influence quantities and determining information on interactions of the influence quantities from the collected statements;e) feeding the information ascertained in work step d) relating to the interactions is fed as machine-readable data into a database;f) formulating the influence quantities arising during intended use for the use-specific selection of the respective machine component suitable for the specific ...

Polypeptides having Xylanase Activity and Polynucleotides Encoding Same

The present invention relates to polypeptides having xylanase activity and polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides. The invention also relates to nucleic acid constructs, vectors, and host cells comprising the polynucleotides as well as methods of producing and using the polypeptides. The invention also relates to compositions comprising the polypeptides of the invention and the use of the polypeptides of the invention to release xylose and in animal feed. 122-. (canceled)23. An isolated polypeptide having xylanase activity , selected from the group consisting of:(a) a polypeptide having at least 99.3% sequence identity to the polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 3;(b) a polypeptide having at least 83% sequence identity to the polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 9;(c) a polypeptide having at least 80% sequence identity to the polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 15;(d) a polypeptide having at least 95% sequence identity to the polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 27;(e) a polypeptide having at least 80% sequence identity to the polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 39;(f) a polypeptide having at least 80% sequence identity to the polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 45;(g) a polypeptide having at least 97.5% sequence identity to the polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 67;(h) a polypeptide having at least 98.8% sequence identity to the polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 73;(i) a polypeptide having at least 83% sequence identity to the polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 79;(j) a polypeptide having at least 90% sequence identity to the polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 85;(k) a polypeptide having at least 80% sequence identity to the polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 91;(l) a polypeptide having at least 96% sequence identity to the polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 97;(m) a polypeptide having at least 85% sequence identity to the polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 103;(n) a polypeptide having at least 82% sequence identity to the polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 109;(o) a polypeptide having at least 96% sequence identity to the polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 115;(p) a polypeptide having at least 96% ...

Configuring network segmentation for a virtualization environment

Examples of systems described herein include a file server virtual machine of a virtualized file server configured to communicate with a user virtual machine over a first virtual network to transfer data and to communicate with a controller virtual machine over a second virtual network to transfer control information.

Heat-Stable Persephonella Carbonic Anhydrases and Their Use

The present invention relates to use of carbonic anhydrase in COextraction, e.g., from flue gas, natural gas, biogas or ambient air. The carbonic anhydrases are especially well suited for these purpose due to their extreme thermostability. 132-. (canceled)33. A method for extracting carbon dioxide comprising treating a carbon dioxide-containing medium with a carbonic anhydrase , wherein the carbonic anhydrase is selected from the group consisting of:{'i': 'Persephonella marina', 'a) a polypeptide derived from DSM 14350;'}b) a polypeptide having an amino acid sequence corresponding to amino acid residues 20 to 243 of SEQ ID NO: 2 or amino acid residues 29 to 251 of SEQ ID NO: 4;c) a polypeptide which is at least 60% identical to amino acid residues 20 to 243 of SEQ ID NO: 2 or amino acid residues 29 to 251 of SEQ ID NO: 4;d) a fragment of (a), (b) or (c) having carbonic anhydrase activity; i) a polynucleotide sequence encoding a mature polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 2 or SEQ ID NO: 4; or', 'ii) a polynucleotide sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1 or SEQ ID NO: 3; or', 'iii) a subsequence of (i) or (ii), of at least 100 contiguous nucleotides, or', 'iv) a complementary strand of (i) or (ii);, 'e) a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid sequence which hybridizes under medium stringency conditions withf) a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid sequence which, because of the degeneracy of the genetic code, does not hybridize with the polynucleotide sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1 or SEQ ID NO: 3, but which codes for a polypeptide having an amino acid sequence according to b) or c); andg) a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid sequence which is at least 60% identical to SEQ ID NO: 1 or SEQ ID NO: 3. This application is a divisional of U.S. application Ser. No. 13/818,519 filed on Feb. 22, 2013, now pending, which is a 35 U.S.C. 371 national application of PCT/EP11/64585 filed Aug. 24, 2011, which claims priority or the benefit under 35 U.S.C. 119 of European application nos. 10173848.2 and ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TEXT SELECTION

A method includes, detecting a first touch input representing a selection of multiple rows of text displayed on a touch-sensitive display of the electronic device, determining whether a complete row of text has been selected from a start point or to an end point of the selected text, and, displaying a paragraph selection handle proximal to said row, the paragraph selection handle being responsive to a second touch input to place the electronic device in a paragraph selection mode for the selection of text. 120-. (canceled)21. A method for an electronic device comprising:detecting a first touch input representing a selection of multiple rows of text displayed on a touch-sensitive display of the electronic device, wherein the selected multiple rows of text comprises a complete row of selected text for a start row or an end row;in response to a determination that the selected multiple rows of text comprises a complete row of selected text for the start row or the end row after receiving the first touch input, displaying a paragraph selection handle proximal to the complete row of the corresponding start row or end row of the selected text;detecting a second touch input related to the paragraph selection handle; andin response to detecting the second touch input, enabling a paragraph selection mode for the selection of one or more paragraphs for the electronic device.22. The method of claim 21 , further comprising detecting a termination of the first touch input before displaying the paragraph selection handle.23. The method of claim 21 , further comprising detecting the second touch input which is operable to select and then drag the paragraph selection handle in one direction claim 21 , thereby to highlight text to the end of a current paragraph displayed.24. The method of claim 21 , further comprising detecting the second touch input which is operable to select and then drag the paragraph selection handle in one direction claim 21 , thereby to highlight text to the ...

MAGNETICALLY LEVITATED AND DRIVEN BLOOD PUMP AND METHOD FOR USING THE SAME

A device for pumping blood, includes a housing having a distal end adapted to be coupled to a catheter, a proximal end having an outlet, and a tubular body extending between the distal and proximal ends along an axis. A rotor is rotatably disposed within the housing. A first magnetic bearing is operative to levitate the rotor along the axis within the housing. A second magnetic bearing controls a rotational frequency of the rotor. A third magnetic bearing controls a radial position of the rotor. 1. A device for pumping blood , comprising:a housing having a distal end adapted to be coupled to a catheter, a proximal end having an outlet, and a tubular body extending between said first distal and proximal ends along an axis;a rotor rotatably disposed within the housing;a first magnetic bearing operative to levitate the rotor along the axis within the housing;a second magnetic bearing controlling a rotational frequency of the rotor; anda third magnetic bearing controlling a radial position of the rotor.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein:the first magnetic bearing comprises first and second permanent magnets; andthe second magnetic bearing comprises a plurality of electromagnetic coils and a pole structure coupled to the rotor; andthe third magnetic bearing comprises the plurality of electromagnetic coils and one of the first or second permanent magnets.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the first permanent magnet is embedded in the rotor.4. The device of claim 2 , wherein the pole structure comprises a first set of permanent sub-magnets circumferentially disposed about a center axis of the rotor.5. The device of claim 4 , wherein the sub-magnets are embedded in the rotor.6. The device of claim 4 , further comprising a second set of permanent sub-magnets circumferentially disposed around the center axis of the rotor claim 4 , the second set more proximally located on the rotor.7. The device of claim 4 , wherein the sub-magnets are cylindrically shaped and axially ...

Metalloprotease from Exiguobacterium

The present invention relates to a new metalloprotease derived from Exiguobacterium and the use thereof in cleaning processes, such as laundry and dish wash. The invention also relates to detergent compositions and cleaning compositions comprising Exiguobacterium oxidotolerans metalloprotease. 123-. (canceled)24. An isolated polypeptide having protease activity selected from the group consisting of:a. a polypeptide having at least 92% sequence identity to the mature polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 2;b. a polypeptide encoded by a polynucleotide that hybridizes under medium stringency conditions with (i) the mature polypeptide coding sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1 or (ii) the full-length complementary strand of (i);c. a polypeptide encoded by a polynucleotide having at least 92% sequence identity to the mature polypeptide coding sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1;d. a variant comprising a substitution, deletion, and/or insertion of one or more (e.g. several) amino acids of the mature polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 2; ande. a fragment of a polypeptide of (a), (b), (c), or (d) that has protease activity.25. The polypeptide of claim 24 , comprising or consisting of SEQ ID NO: 2 or the mature polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 2.26. The polypeptide of claim 24 , wherein the mature polypeptide is amino acids 1 to 317 of SEQ ID NO: 2.27. A detergent composition comprising the polypeptide of any .28. The detergent composition of claim 27 , further comprising one or more additional enzymes selected from the group consisting of a protease claim 27 , lipase claim 27 , cutinase claim 27 , an amylase claim 27 , carbohydrase claim 27 , cellulase claim 27 , pectinase claim 27 , mannanase claim 27 , arabinase claim 27 , galactanase claim 27 , xylanase claim 27 , oxidase claim 27 , a laccase claim 27 , and/or peroxidase.29. The detergent composition of claim 28 , in the form of a bar claim 28 , a homogenous tablet claim 28 , a tablet having two or more layers claim 28 , a pouch having one or more compartments claim 28 ...

Polypeptides having Xylanase Activity and Polynucleotides Encoding Same

The present invention relates to polypeptides having xylanase activity and polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides. The invention also relates to nucleic acid constructs, vectors, and host cells comprising the polynucleotides as well as methods of producing and using the polypeptides. The invention also relates to compositions comprising the polypeptides of the invention and the use of the polypeptides of the invention to release xylose and in animal feed. 122-. (canceled)24. The method of claim 23 , wherein the polypeptide comprises or consists of SEQ ID NO: 3 claim 23 , SEQ ID NO: 6 claim 23 , SEQ ID NO: 9 claim 23 , SEQ ID NO: 12 claim 23 , SEQ ID NO: 15 or SEQ ID NO: 18 claim 23 , SEQ ID NO: 27 claim 23 , SEQ ID NO: 30 claim 23 , SEQ ID NO: 39 claim 23 , SEQ ID NO: 42 claim 23 , SEQ ID NO: 45 claim 23 , SEQ ID NO: 48 claim 23 , SEQ ID NO: 67 claim 23 , SEQ ID NO: 70 claim 23 , SEQ ID NO: 73 claim 23 , SEQ ID NO: 76 claim 23 , SEQ ID NO: 79 claim 23 , SEQ ID NO: 82 claim 23 , SEQ ID NO: 85 claim 23 , SEQ ID NO: 88 claim 23 , SEQ ID NO: 91 claim 23 , SEQ ID NO: 94 claim 23 , SEQ ID NO: 97 claim 23 , SEQ ID NO: 100 claim 23 , SEQ ID NO: 103 claim 23 , SEQ ID NO: 106 claim 23 , SEQ ID NO: 109 claim 23 , SEQ ID NO: 112 claim 23 , SEQ ID NO: 115 claim 23 , SEQ ID NO: 118 claim 23 , SEQ ID NO: 121 claim 23 , SEQ ID NO: 124 claim 23 , SEQ ID NO: 127 claim 23 , SEQ ID NO: 130.25. The method of claim 23 , wherein the percentage solubilised xylose is at least 3% when the method is performed under the reaction conditions 10 mg GH5 polypeptide per kg defatted destarched maize (DFDSM) and incubation at 40° C. claim 23 , pH 5 for 4 hours.26. An isolated polypeptide having xylanase activity claim 23 , selected from the group consisting of:(a) a polypeptide having at least 99.3% sequence identity to the polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 3;(b) a polypeptide having at least 83% sequence identity to the polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 9;(c) a polypeptide having at least 80% sequence identity ...

Polypeptides Having Protease Activity and Polynucleotides Encoding Same

The present invention relates to isolated polypeptides having protease activity and isolated polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides. The invention also relates to nucleic acid constructs, vectors, and host cells comprising the polynucleotides as well as methods of producing and using the polypeptides. 121-. (canceled)22. A method of producing a polypeptide having protease activity , comprising cultivating a recombinant host cell under conditions conducive for production of the polypeptide , wherein(a) the recombinant host comprises a polynucleotide encoding the polypeptide,(b) the polypeptide has at least 95% sequence identity to amino acids 1-275 of SEQ ID NO: 2, and(c) the polynucleotide is operably linked to one or more control sequences that direct the production of the polypeptide in the recombinant host cell.23. The method of claim 22 , wherein the polypeptide has at least 97% sequence identity to amino acids 1-275 of SEQ ID NO: 2.24. The method of claim 22 , wherein the polypeptide is a fragment of amino acids 1-275 of SEQ ID NO: 2 and the fragment has protease activity.25. The method of claim 22 , wherein the polypeptide comprises amino acids 1-275 of SEQ ID NO: 2.26. The method of claim 22 , further comprising recovering the polypeptide.27. The method of claim 23 , further comprising recovering the polypeptide.28. The method of claim 24 , further comprising recovering the polypeptide.29. The method of claim 25 , further comprising recovering the polypeptide.30Bacillus. The method of claim 22 , wherein the recombinant host is a recombinant host cell.31Bacillus. The method of claim 23 , wherein the recombinant host is a recombinant host cell.32Bacillus. The method of claim 24 , wherein the recombinant host is a recombinant host cell.33Bacillus. The method of claim 25 , wherein the recombinant host is a recombinant host cell.34BacillusBacillus amyloliquefaciens, Bacillus licheniformisBacillus subtilis.. The method of claim 30 , wherein the recombinant host ...

BATTERY HOUSING TO HOLD A BATTERY MODULE, BATTERY MODULE ARRANGEMENT, MOTOR VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR INCORPORATING A THERMALLY CONDUCTIVE ELEMENT IN A BATTERY HOUSING

A battery housing to hold a battery module, wherein the battery housing includes a housing bottom, wherein the housing bottom comprises at least one injection opening, through which a thermally conductive material can be injected by means of an injection device into the battery housing in a first direction through the housing bottom, wherein the battery housing includes an elastically compressible sealing element, which is arranged in the area of the at least one injection opening, and is designed to close the at least one injection opening, wherein the sealing element is designed to open up the injection opening by elastic compression of the sealing element as of a predetermined injection force (Fi) acting in the first direction during the injecting of the thermally conductive material, and to close the injection opening once more by expanding of the sealing element in absence of the injection force (Fi). 1. A battery housing to hold a battery module , wherein the battery housing comprising:a housing bottom,the housing bottom comprises at least one injection opening, through which a thermally conductive material can be injected by means of an injection device into the battery housing in a first direction through the housing bottom,wherein the battery housing comprises an elastically compressible sealing element, which is arranged in the area of the at least one injection opening, and is designed to close the at least one injection opening; andwherein the sealing element is designed to open up the injection opening by elastic compression of the sealing element as of a predetermined injection force (Fi) acting in the first direction during the injecting of the thermally conductive material, and to close the injection opening once more by expanding of the sealing element in absence of the injection force (Fi).2. The battery housing according to claim 1 , wherein the housing bottom comprises multiple injection openings and respective associated sealing elements.3. The ...

METHOD FOR PROVIDING A BATTERY ARRANGEMENT FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE, AND MOTOR VEHICLE

A method for providing a battery arrangement for a motor vehicle, wherein a battery housing arrangement is provided, including a battery housing having at least one holding section for holding a battery module, a cooling device which provides at least part of a housing floor of the battery housing, and an underride guard which is disposed outside the battery housing at the cooling device such that a gap is created between the cooling device and the underride guard, and a viscous heat conducting element and a battery module are placed inside the holding section such that the heat conducting element is located between the underside of the battery module, which faces the cooling device, and the cooling device. 1. A method for providing a battery arrangement for a motor vehicle , comprising the following steps:provisioning of a battery housing arrangement comprising a battery housing having at least one holding section for holding a battery module, a cooling device, which provides at least part of a housing floor of the battery housing, and an underride guard, which is disposed outside the battery housing at the cooling device such that there is a gap between the cooling device and the underride guard;introducing of a viscous heat conducting element and a battery module into the holding section such that the heat conducting element is disposed between an underside of the battery module that faces the cooling device and the cooling device; andintroducing a foam-like material at least partially into the gap and cures, exerting, at least temporarily, a supporting force that acts in the direction of the cooling device onto the cooling device.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , during introduction of the viscous heat conducting element and the battery module claim 1 , the battery module is first placed into the holding section and fastened such that the underside of the battery module is located at a predetermined distance from the housing floor claim 1 , ...

HYPERVISOR AGNOSTIC BIDIRECTIONAL SECURE CHANNEL FOR GUEST AGENT TRANSPORT

Systems, methods, and computer readable medium for virtualized computing environments. A method for providing a connection between a guest virtual machine and a service virtual machine uses driver code functions to establish a listening port on the service virtual machine without providing a listening port on the guest virtual machine. The guest virtual machine initiates a remote procedure call socket between itself and the service virtual machine over a secure, hardened port. The service virtual machine presents an authority certificate by encoding into the authority certificate identifying information received from the guest virtual machine. The service virtual machine makes available (e.g., as an ISO image) the authority certificate, which is used to establish new secure connections. Communications continue, where some communications are initiated by the service virtual machine over the hardened port, and some communications are initiated on-demand by the guest virtual machine over newly-established and authenticated secure RPC connections. 1. A method for providing a connection between a guest virtual machine and a service virtual machine comprising:initializing a security engine within the service virtual machine to protect against attacks directed at the service virtual machine;receiving, by the service virtual machine, a request from the guest virtual machine to initiate a remote procedure call socket between the service virtual machine and the guest virtual machine;in response to the request from the guest virtual machine, establishing a listening port on the service virtual machine without providing a corresponding listening port on the guest virtual machine;generating an authority certificate by encoding into the authority certificate, at least a portion of identifying information received from the guest virtual machine; andproviding, to the guest virtual machine, the authority certificate.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the authority certificate is an ...

Heat-Stable Metagenomic Carbonic Anhydrases And Their Use

The present invention relates to polypeptides having carbonic anhydrase activity and polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides. The invention also relates to nucleic acid constructs, vectors, and host cells comprising the polynucleotides as well as methods of producing and using the polypeptides. 1: A polypeptide having carbonic anhydrase activity , which has at least 80% sequence identity to the mature polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 2 , or a fragment thereof that has carbonic anhydrase activity.2: The polypeptide of claim 1 , having at least 90% sequence identity to the mature polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 2.3: The polypeptide of claim 1 , comprising or consisting of SEQ ID NO: 2 or the mature polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 2.4: The polypeptide of claim 1 , wherein the mature polypeptide is amino acids 1 to 226 of SEQ ID NO: 2.5: A polynucleotide encoding the polypeptide of .6: A nucleic acid construct or expression vector comprising the polynucleotide of operably linked to one or more control sequences that direct the production of the polypeptide in an expression host.7: A recombinant host cell comprising the polynucleotide of operably linked to one or more control sequences that direct the production of the polypeptide.8: A method of producing a polypeptide having carbonic anhydrase activity claim 7 , comprising cultivating the host cell of under conditions conducive for production of the polypeptide.9: The method of claim 8 , further comprising recovering the polypeptide.10: A whole broth formulation or cell culture composition comprising the polypeptide of .11: A composition comprising the polypeptide of .12: The composition of claim 11 , which is a liquid claim 11 , a solid or a sition claim 11 , and which further comprises an excipient.13: A composition comprising the polypeptide of claim 1 , wherein the polypeptide is immobilized in claim 1 , on or together with a matrix suitable for immobilization; preferably a matrix selected from the group consisting of polymers claim ...

HYPERVISOR AGNOSTIC BIDIRECTIONAL SECURE CHANNEL FOR GUEST AGENT TRANSPORT

Systems, methods, and computer readable medium for virtualized computing environments. A method for providing a connection between a guest virtual machine and a service virtual machine uses driver code functions to establish a listening port on the service virtual machine without providing a listening port on the guest virtual machine. The guest virtual machine initiates a remote procedure call socket between itself and the service virtual machine over a secure, hardened port. The service virtual machine presents an authority certificate by encoding into the authority certificate identifying information received from the guest virtual machine. The service virtual machine makes available (e.g., as an ISO image) the authority certificate, which is used to establish new secure connections. Communications continue, where some communications are initiated by the service virtual machine over the hardened port, and some communications are initiated on-demand by the guest virtual machine over newly-established and authenticated secure RPC connections. 1. A method for providing a connection between a guest virtual machine and a service virtual machine comprising:providing access to a driver code function that serves to establish a listening port on the service virtual machine without providing a listening port on the guest virtual machine;receiving, by the service virtual machine, a request from the guest virtual machine to initiate a remote procedure call socket between the service virtual machine and the guest virtual machine;indicating, in data structures of the remote procedure call socket, that the remote procedure call socket is to be used for remote procedure calls from the service virtual machine to the guest virtual machine rather than from the guest virtual machine to the service virtual machine;formatting a first instance of an authority certificate by encoding into the first instance, at least a portion of identifying information received from the request from ...

Cover trim for a push bar of an exit device

An easily installable and preferably antimicrobial cover trim for a push bar of an exit device for a door, as well as a method for increasing fingerprint resistance of metal touch surfaces.

CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE DETECTION SIGNAL PROCESSING SYSTEM

An auscultatory sound signal acquired by a recording module is coupled through a high-pass filter having a cut-off frequency in the range of 3 to 15 Hz and subsequently filtered with a low-pass filter. The high-pass filter incorporates a pair of high-pass filter input circuits having a corresponding pair input terminals across which the auscultatory sound signal is operatively coupled, wherein each high-pass filter input circuit is associated with a corresponding input of an electronic differential-input amplifier, for each high-pass filter input circuit, the corresponding input terminal is operatively coupled to a first terminal of a corresponding capacitor, the second terminal of the corresponding capacitor coupled to both the corresponding input of the electronic differential-input amplifier and to a first terminal of a corresponding resistor, and the second terminal of the corresponding resistor is operatively coupled to a circuit ground. 1. (canceled)2. A recording module for processing at least one electronic auscultatory sound signal from a corresponding at least one auscultatory sound-or-vibration sensor operatively coupled to a portion of the skin of a test subject , comprising: i. a high-pass filter portion comprising either a first electronic differential-input high-pass filter having a 3 dB cut-off frequency in the range of 3 Hz to 15 Hz, or a first differential-input high-pass filter portion of an electronic band-pass filter having a 3 dB cut-off frequency in the range of 3 Hz to 15 Hz, wherein said at least one electronic auscultatory sound signal is operatively coupled to either a differential input of said first electronic differential-input high-pass filter or a differential input of said first differential-input high-pass filter portion of said electronic band-pass filter, said high-pass filter portion comprises a pair of first high-pass filter input circuits in cooperation with a pair of inputs of said electronic differential-input amplifier, said ...

METHOD FOR CONNECTING AN ENERGY STORAGE MODULE TO A MODULE SUPPORT, IN PARTICULAR A COOLING ELEMENT

A method for connecting an energy storage module to a module support, in particular a cooling element, The energy storage module is fastened on the module support by multiple connecting screws, which are each screwed into threaded bores provided on the module support. A gap is provided between the bottom of the energy storage module and the bottom of the module support, into which a thermally-conductive compound is introduced, which is distributed to fill the gap due to a reduction of the gap width when the energy storage module is screwed down. 1. A method for connecting an energy storage module to a module support , in particular a cooling element , wherein the energy storage module is fastened on the module support by multiple connecting screws , which are each screwed into threaded bores provided on the module support , and wherein a gap is provided between the bottom of the energy storage module and the bottom of the module support , into which gap a thermally-conductive compound is introduced , which is distributed to fill the gap due to a reduction of the gap width when the energy storage module is screwed down , whereinmultiple tolerance compensation elements are provided between the energy storage module and the module support, which each have a first section fixed on the module support and a second section which interacts with the connecting screw and is moved against the screwing-in direction, and which presses against the energy storage module in the connected position, wherein first the energy storage module is screwed down using compression screws, which do not interact with the second sections, in such a way that the width of the gap is reduced and the compound is distributed to fill the gap, after which the compression screws are removed and the connecting screws which interact with the second sections are placed and screwed down, and the second sections are unscrewed from the first sections until the second section presses against the energy storage ...

AUSCULTATION SYSTEM

One or more auscultation sensors attached to the skin of an at-least-prospectively contagiously-infected patient are connected via a corresponding associated one or more sensor cables so as to provide for one or more health care practitioners to listen to auscultation sounds from the one or more auscultation sensors from a relatively safe distance, without a need for close proximity to the patient when listening.

BROWN OUT CONDITION DETECTION AND DEVICE CALIBRATION

Streaming content using a data streaming device having limited power is described. A data streaming device receives streaming content from a network and provides the streaming content for display on a content display device. Data streaming device includes power supplies that receive power from the content display device. The power supplies use the power to operate components of data streaming device that process the streaming content. A measuring module measures the power provided to the data streaming device. When the power is insufficient, a controller generates an indication that there is insufficient power to operate the components of the data streaming device. The controller may also modify functionality of the components to operate using available power or disable a component of the data streaming device.

Method and Device for Generating a Vehicle Environment View for a Vehicle

A method for generating a vehicle environment view, comprising the steps: providing (S) of camera images (KB) by vehicle cameras () that are provided on a vehicle body () of a vehicle (F); and calculating (S) of the vehicle environment view based on the provided camera images (KB), wherein a texture of a region of a ground surface located under the vehicle body () and not visible to the vehicle cameras () is calculated within the vehicle environment view subject to texture data of a region of the ground surface that is visible to the vehicle cameras () and surrounds the non-visible region of the ground surface. 1. A method for generating a vehicle environment view , comprising the steps:{'b': 1', '2', '3, '(a) providing (S) of camera images (KB) by vehicle cameras () that are provided on a vehicle body () of a vehicle (F); and'}{'b': 2', '3', '2', '2, '(b) calculating (S) of the vehicle environment view based on the provided camera images (KB), wherein a texture of a region of a ground surface located under the vehicle body () and not visible to the vehicle cameras () is calculated within the vehicle environment view subject to texture data of a region of the ground surface that is visible to the vehicle cameras () and surrounds the non-visible region of the ground surface.'}2322. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the texture of the region of the ground surface located under the vehicle body () and not visible to the vehicle cameras () has pixels claim 1 , the image data values of which are extrapolated based on image data values of the pixels of the region of the ground surface that is visible to the vehicle cameras ().3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the image data values of the pixels have color image data values.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the vehicle environment view is generated while the vehicle (F) is stationary on the ground surface or is moving over the ground surface.5. The method according to claim 1 ,{'b': '2', ' ...

Polypeptides Having Chlorophyllase Activity and Polynucleotides Encoding Same

The present invention relates to isolated polypeptides having chlorophyllase activity, and polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides. The invention further relates to the use of such polypeptides in detergent and/or in cleaning processes. The invention also relates to nucleic acid constructs, vectors, and host cells comprising the polynucleotides as well as methods of producing the polypeptides. 129-. (canceled)30. A composition comprising a polypeptide having at least 60% identity to SEQ ID NO: 2 , wherein the polypeptide has chlorophyllase activity.31. A composition of claim 30 , wherein the composition is a cleaning composition.32. The composition of claim 31 , wherein the cleaning composition is a detergent composition or a detergent additive.33. The composition of claim 30 , which further comprises one or more further enzymes.34. The composition of claim 33 , wherein the further enzymes are selected from the group consisting of amylases claim 33 , catalases claim 33 , cellulases claim 33 , cutinases claim 33 , haloperoxygenases claim 33 , lipases claim 33 , mannanases claim 33 , pectinases claim 33 , pectin lyases claim 33 , peroxidases claim 33 , proteases claim 33 , xanthanases claim 33 , and xyloglucanases claim 33 , or any mixture thereof.35. The composition of claim 34 , wherein the further enzyme is a lipase.36. The composition of claim 35 , wherein the lipase is a galactolipase.37. The composition of claim 30 , further comprising of one or more components selected from the group comprising of surfactants claim 30 , builders claim 30 , hydrotropes claim 30 , bleaching systems claim 30 , polymers claim 30 , fabric hueing agents claim 30 , adjunct materials claim 30 , dispersants claim 30 , dye transfer inhibiting agents claim 30 , fluorescent whitening agents claim 30 , soil release polymers and anti-redeposition agents.38. The composition of claim 30 , wherein the polypeptide has a sequence identity to the polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 2 of at least 90% and ...

Brown out condition detection and device calibration

Streaming content using a data streaming device having limited power is described. A data streaming device receives streaming content from a network and provides the streaming content for display on a content display device. Data streaming device includes power supplies that receive power from the content display device. The power supplies use the power to operate components of data streaming device that process the streaming content. A measuring module measures the power provided to the data streaming device. When the power is insufficient, a controller generates an indication that there is insufficient power to operate the components of the data streaming device. The controller may also modify functionality of the components to operate using available power or disable a component of the data streaming device.

Media tags - location-anchored digital media for augmented reality and virtual reality environments

Provided herein are exemplary embodiments directed to a method for creating digital media, including the placing the digital media in a computer graphics environment, the computer graphics environment further comprising visually perceptible elements appearing as real objects placed in a real world setting, and viewing the digital media when at the real world setting. Various exemplary systems include an augmented reality and virtual reality server connected to a network, and a client device connected to the network, the client device having an augmented reality and virtual reality application. Further exemplary systems include a body or motion sensor connected to the client device and/or an augmented reality and virtual reality interface connected to the client device.

FINE-GRAIN PLACEMENT AND VIEWING OF VIRTUAL OBJECTS IN WIDE-AREA AUGMENTED REALITY ENVIRONMENTS

Provided herein are exemplary embodiments directed to systems and methods of receiving a reference origin, the reference origin including a first longitude, a first latitude and a first altitude above sea level, receiving a point of interest, the point of interest including a second longitude, a second latitude and a second altitude above sea level, and receiving an updated reference origin, the updated reference origin comprising a third longitude, a third latitude and a third altitude above sea level. Further exemplary embodiments include associating digital data with the point of interest. 1. A method comprising:receiving a reference origin, the reference origin including a first longitude, a first latitude and a first altitude above sea level;receiving a point of interest, the point of interest including a second longitude, a second latitude and a second altitude above sea level; andreceiving an updated reference origin, the updated reference origin comprising a third longitude, a third latitude and a third altitude above sea level.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:associating digital data with the point of interest.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising:adding a 3D offset to the point of interest to determine a location for the point of interest.4. The method of claim 3 , further comprising:determining a threshold, the threshold representing a predetermined change in distance of the reference origin.5. The method of claim 4 , further comprising:updating the reference origin when the threshold is met or exceeded.6. A method comprising:receiving an initial location, the initial location including GPS coordinates of a client device, an altitude above sea level of the client device and an offset from the altitude above sea level of the client device;creating by the client device a virtual East North Up coordinate system based on the initial location;receiving a current course location of the client device, the current course location including ...

Vibration Exciter for Steerable Soil Campacting Devices

A vibration exciter for a soil compacting device, comprising a first unbalanced shaft, a second unbalanced shaft, which is arranged axially parallel to the first unbalanced shaft and which is contra-directionally rotatably coupled to the first unbalanced shaft in a form-locked manner, and a drive device for rotatably driving one of the two unbalanced shafts. The second unbalanced shaft has a first unbalanced shaft half and a second unbalanced shaft half, which is arranged coaxially to the first unbalanced shaft half and which can rotate relative to the first unbalanced shaft half. At least one respective unbalanced mass is arranged on the first unbalanced shaft, on the first unbalanced shaft half, and on the second unbalanced shaft. 1. A vibration exciter for a ground compaction device , comprising:a first imbalance shaft,a second imbalance shaft which is arranged axially parallel to the first imbalance shaft and which is coupled to the first imbalance shaft in positively locking fashion so as to rotate in the opposite direction as the first imbalance shaft, anda drive device which is configured to drive one of the imbalance shafts in rotation, whereinthe second imbalance shaft has a first imbalance shaft half and a second imbalance shaft half which is arranged coaxially with respect to the first imbalance shaft half and which is rotatable relative to the first imbalance shaft half, and whereinat least one imbalance mass is arranged on each of the first imbalance shaft, the first imbalance shaft half, and the second imbalance shaft half.2. The vibration exciter as claimed in claim 1 , further comprisinga coupling device which is configured to couple the first imbalance shaft half and the second imbalance shaft half together in a positively locking fashion and so as to be rotatable relative to one another.3. The vibration exciter as claimed in claim 2 , further comprisinga relative-rotation device which is configured to rotate the first imbalance shaft half relative ...

POLYPEPTIDES HAVING PROTEASE ACTIVITY AND POLYNUCLEOTIDES ENCODING SAME

The present invention relates to isolated polypeptides having protease activity and isolated polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides. The invention also relates to nucleic acid constructs, vectors, and host cells comprising the polynucleotides as well as methods of producing and using the polypeptides. 121-. (canceled)22. A method of producing a polypeptide having protease activity , comprising cultivating a recombinant host cell under conditions conducive for production of the polypeptide , wherein(a) the recombinant host comprises a polynucleotide encoding the polypeptide,(b) the polypeptide has at least 80% sequence identity to amino acids 1-275 of SEQ ID NO: 4, and(c) the polynucleotide is operably linked to one or more control sequences that direct the production of the polypeptide in the recombinant host cell.23. The method of claim 22 , wherein the polypeptide has at least 85% claim 22 , at least 90% claim 22 , at least 95% claim 22 , or at least 97% sequence identity to amino acids 1-275 of SEQ ID NO: 4.24. The method of claim 22 , wherein the polypeptide is a fragment of amino acids 1-275 of SEQ ID NO: 4 and the fragment has protease activity.25. The method of claim 22 , wherein the polypeptide comprises amino acids 1-275 of SEQ ID NO: 4.26. The method of claim 22 , further comprising recovering the polypeptide.27. The method of claim 23 , further comprising recovering the polypeptide.28. The method of claim 24 , further comprising recovering the polypeptide.29. The method of claim 25 , further comprising recovering the polypeptide.30Bacillus. The method of claim 22 , wherein the recombinant host is a recombinant host cell.31Bacillus. The method of claim 23 , wherein the recombinant host is a recombinant host cell.32Bacillus. The method of claim 24 , wherein the recombinant host is a recombinant host cell.33Bacillus. The method of claim 25 , wherein the recombinant host is a recombinant host cell.34BacillusBacillus amyloliquefaciens, Bacillus ...

SYSTEM FOR PRODUCING A BATTERY ARRANGEMENT

A system for producing a battery arrangement with at least one battery module and a battery housing. The at least one battery module comprises at least one supply channel which extends in a designated introduction direction through the at least one battery module. The at least one battery module is to be introduced in the introduction direction into the battery housing, positioned in an end position provided for the battery module and firmly connected in this end position to the battery housing. Between a bottom of the at least one battery module and a bottom of the battery housing, at least one cavity is provided, which is to be connected to the at least one supply channel A filler material is to be filled into the at least one cavity through the at least one supply channel. 1. A system for producing a battery arrangement , comprising:at least one battery module and a battery housing, wherein the at least one battery module has at least one supply channel which extends in a designated introduction direction through the at least one battery module, wherein the at least one battery module is to be introduced in the introduction direction into the battery housing, positioned in an end position provided for the battery module and firmly connected in this end position to the battery housing, wherein, between a bottom of the at least one battery module and a bottom of the battery housing, at least one cavity is provided, which is to be connected to the at least one supply channel, wherein a filler material is to be filled into the at least one cavity through the at least one supply channel.2. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one battery module includes several components claim 1 , wherein the at least one supply channel is arranged between at least two components of the at least one battery module and extends between an inlet opening which is accessible from outside and which is arranged on at least one component formed as an outer wall of the at ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING A USER INTERFACE ON A DEVICE ENABLING SELECTION OF OPERATIONS TO BE PERFORMED IN RELATION TO CONTENT

A method comprising detecting, by an electronic device, a first input associated with a first selectable item of one or more selectable items displayed on a display, invoking, based on the first input, a menu for display adjacent an edge of the display, wherein the menu comprises one or more selectable icons and each icon represents a function, wherein when the first input is a continuous gesture extending to an icon displayed in the menu, performing the function associated with the icon. 119-. (canceled)20. A method comprising:detecting, by an electronic device, a first input on a first selectable item of one or more selectable items displayed on a display;in response to detecting the first input on the first selectable item for a time in excess of a first predetermined period of time, displaying a menu adjacent an edge of the display, wherein the menu comprises one or more selectable icons and each of the one or more selectable icons is associated with a function;detecting that the first input includes a continuous gesture extending from the first selectable item to an icon displayed in the menu; and 'in response to detecting the continuous gesture on the icon for a time in excess of a second predetermined period of time, providing a label identifying the function associated with the icon.', 'upon the continuous gesture reaching the icon displayed in the menu21. The method of claim 20 , further comprising:detecting a second input on the label identifying the function associated with the icon, the second input distinct from the first input; andin response to detecting the second input, performing the function associated with the icon.22. The method of claim 21 , wherein the second input is detected while the first input continues to be detected.23. The method of claim 21 , wherein the second input is detected after the first input ceases to be detected.24. The method of claim 21 , further comprising ceasing displaying the menu subsequent to performing the function. ...

Media Tags - Location-Anchored Digital Media for Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality Environments

Provided herein are exemplary embodiments directed to a method for creating digital media, including the placing the digital media in a computer graphics environment, the computer graphics environment further comprising visually perceptible elements appearing as real objects placed in a real world setting, and viewing the digital media when at the real world setting. Various exemplary systems include an augmented reality and virtual reality server connected to a network, and a client device connected to the network, the client device having an augmented reality and virtual reality application. Further exemplary systems include a body or motion sensor connected to the client device and/or an augmented reality and virtual reality interface connected to the client device. 1. A method comprising:creating digital media;allowing social media interaction with the digital media;placing the digital media and an indication of the social media interaction in a computer graphics environment, the computer graphics environment further comprising visually perceptible elements appearing as real objects placed in a real world setting;selectively associating the digital media with the real world setting in accordance with a fine grain real world location; andviewing the digital media and an indication of the social media interaction when at the real world setting.2. The method of claim 1 , the digital media further comprising any of: a text tag claim 1 , an image tag claim 1 , a movie tag claim 1 , an audio tag claim 1 , a social media tag or a combination thereof.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising viewing the digital media when at the real world setting based on an author's sharing settings or based on a viewer's filtering settings.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising storing the digital media on a remote server or caching the digital media on a device.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising viewing the digital media when at the real world setting as ...

METHOD OF OPERATING A ROTOR OF A BLOOD PUMP

A device for pumping blood, includes a housing having a distal end adapted to be coupled to a catheter, a proximal end having an outlet, and a tubular body extending between the distal and proximal ends along an axis. A rotor is rotatably disposed within the housing. A first magnetic bearing is operative to levitate the rotor along the axis within the housing. A second magnetic bearing controls a rotational frequency of the rotor. A third magnetic bearing controls a radial position of the rotor. 1. A method of operating a rotor of a blood pump , comprising:levitating the rotor within a tubular body along an axis of the blood pump using a first magnetic bearing;rotating the rotor about the axis within the tubular body using a second magnetic bearing;sensing a radial position of the rotor; andmaintaining the radial position of the rotor relative to the axis using a third magnetic bearing.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein:the first magnetic bearing comprises first and second permanent magnets;the second magnetic bearing comprises a plurality of electromagnetic coils and a pole structure coupled to the rotor;the third magnetic bearing comprises the plurality of electromagnetic coils and the first permanent magnet; andsending a current to at least one of the coils of the second magnetic bearing in response to the sensed radial position in order to change or maintain the radial position.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein:the second magnetic bearing further comprises a plurality of electromagnetic coils and a pole structure coupled to the rotor; andthe sensing step further comprises sending a current to the plurality of electromagnetic coils, thereby magnetizing the coils.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein at least one PID controller performs the sensing step.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein at least one Hall effect sensor performs the sensing step.6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:using a controller to send a current to the second magnetic bearing in ...

FINE-GRAIN PLACEMENT AND VIEWING OF VIRTUAL OBJECTS IN WIDE-AREA AUGMENTED REALITY ENVIRONMENTS

Provided herein are exemplary embodiments directed to systems and methods of receiving a reference origin, the reference origin including a first longitude, a first latitude and a first altitude above sea level, receiving a point of interest, the point of interest including a second longitude, a second latitude and a second altitude above sea level, and receiving an updated reference origin, the updated reference origin comprising a third longitude, a third latitude and a third altitude above sea level. Further exemplary embodiments include associating digital data with the point of interest. 1. A method comprising:receiving an initial location, the initial location including GPS coordinates of a client device, an altitude above sea level of the client device and an offset from the altitude above sea level of the client device;creating by the client device a virtual linear coordinate reference system based on the initial location;receiving a current course location of the client device, the current course location including new GPS coordinates;calculating a world offset in the virtual linear coordinate reference system using the current course location and relative offset from the current course location, wherein the world offset is relative to the initial location;receiving a first 3D digital media object associated with the initial location and the world offset, the first 3D digital media object located at a fixed position within an augmented reality space; and,viewing through a viewport on a client device the first 3D digital media object placed in the augmented reality space, the first 3D digital media object remaining in the fixed position within the augmented reality space while moving the client device in a real-world setting.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the moving of the client device in the real-world setting including moving around the first 3D digital media object that remains in the fixed position.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the ...