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An integrated remote controller and a main set-top-box therefor, wherein the integrated remote controller performs communication with the main set-top-box of home network system through WLAN and provides appliance control signals to a corresponding appliances connected to the main set-top-box through wires or wirelessly. Every home networked household appliance can be controlled by one integrated remote controller through intuitive and easy user interface, irrespective of where a user is, whereby the user can easily control any appliance, check a control result in response to a control request right away, and check or control the status of appliances through a regular monitoring function. As a result, user mobility, convenience, and functionality can be maximized.

The present invention provides a method for a door latch of a household appliance wherein the unit includes at least one memory metal actuator which generates forces desired during use of the door latch.

The invention discloses a process to implement and maintain water bodies larger than 15,000 m3 for recreational use, such as lakes or artificial lagoons, with excellent color, transparency and cleanness properties at low cost, which comprises the following steps:a.—providing a structure able to contain a large water body larger than 15,000 m3;b.—feeding the structure of step (a) with inlet water having iron and manganese levels lower than 1.5 ppm and turbidity lower than 5 NTU;c.—measuring water pH, ideally it should be within a range lower than 7.8;d.—adding an oxidizing agent to the water contained in the structure of step (a), with which a 600 mV minimal ORP is controlled in water for a minimal period of 4 hours and in maximal cycles of 48 hours;e.—adding a flocculating agent in concentrations within 0.02 and 1 ppm with maximal frequencies of 6 days and cleaning the bottom of the structure of step (a) with a suction device to remove precipitated impurities from the bottom of said structure, together with the additional flocculants and;f.—generating a displacement of surface water containing impurities and surface oils by means of the injection of inlet water according to step (b), which generates said displacement in such a way to remove said surface water by means of a system for impurities and surface oils removal arranged in the structure of step (a), which together with step (e) replaces traditional filtering.The present invention also discloses a structure to contain large water bodies comprising a system for the removal of impurities and surface oils by means of skimmers and the suction device to clean said structure.

The stereo in-situ ecological urban water system repairing process tackles polluted water via the quantitative analysis on the water. The technological scheme includes physical simulation and mathematic model analysis, microbe inoculation and culture, constituting refluxing ecological filter bed, purification with biocarrier, artificial aeration, purifying upper water, pre-treatment in the blow down port, establishing water ecological system balance, perfecting water environment data, etc. The present invention realizes the comprehensive tackling of urban water system.

The invention discloses a process to implement and maintain water bodies larger than 15,000 m3 for recreational use, such as lakes or artificial lagoons, with excellent color, transparency and cleanness properties at low cost, which comprises the following steps:a.—providing a structure able to contain a large water body larger than 15,000 m3;b.—feeding the structure of step (a) with inlet water having iron and manganese levels lower than 1.5 ppm and turbidity lower than 5 NTU;c.—measuring water pH, ideally it should be within a range lower than 7.8;d.—adding an oxidizing agent to the water contained in the structure of step (a), with which a 600 mV minimal ORP is controlled in water for a minimal period of 4 hours and in maximal cycles of 48 hours;e.—adding a flocculating agent in concentrations within 0.02 and 1 ppm with maximal frequencies of 6 days and cleaning the bottom of the structure of step (a) with a suction device to remove precipitated impurities from the bottom of said structure, together with the additional flocculants and;f.—generating a displacement of surface water containing impurities and surface oils by means of the injection of inlet water according to step (b), which generates said displacement in such a way to remove said surface water by means of a system for impurities and surface oils removal arranged in the structure of step (a), which together with step (e) replaces traditional filtering.The present invention also discloses a structure to contain large water bodies comprising a system for the removal of impurities and surface oils by means of skimmers and the suction device to clean said structure.

The invention discloses a cascade reservoir combined flood scheduling optimization method coupled with flood control and power generation, which can coordinate flood control and power generation goals in flood scheduling, and adopt corresponding models for different standard floods, timely power generation pre-discharging and closing gates and staggered peaks, reducing flood seasons It is useless to abandon water to maximize the benefits of cascade reservoir flood control and power generation. The technical solution is: judge the level of the flood according to the real-time hydrometeorological information and flood forecast results. When the average inflow flow during the flood period is greater than the full flow of the power station, it will be judged as a major flood, otherwise it will be judged as a small flood; according to the different levels Different models are used to optimize the scheduling of different control objectives; under each different flow, constraint settings and control objectives, a number of different flood control schemes are obtained, which constitute a set of flood control schemes corresponding to a flood, as the basis for decision-making, if In the flood control scheme set, it is necessary to modify the inflow flow, so the simulated flood control calculation under various inflow conditions is repeated.

The invention provides a polyurethane chemical grouting material and a preparation method thereof. At first a hydroxyl-terminated polyurethane prepolymer is prepared: hydrophilic polyol or small molecular polyether and isocyanate are mixed and stirred at normal temperature, and heating and heat preservation processes, etc. are carried, and when -NCO percent is detected to be near zero by central control, the reaction is stopped, and the hydroxyl-terminated polyurethane prepolymer is prepared. Secondly, the hydrophilic polyurethane prepolymer is prepared: the macromolecular polyether and the hydroxyl-terminated polyurethane prepolymer prepared through the reaction are stirred and mixed evenly in a stirring reaction kettle which is provided with a condenser. At normal temperature, isocyanate is added into the kettle for stirring and heating and heat preservation processes, etc. are carried out; -NCO percent is detected, and the reaction is stopped when the -NCO percent is between 5.6 percent and 6.0 percent. Lastly the polyurethane grouting material is prepared: a diluting agent is added into the prepared polyurethane prepolymer, and the stirring process is started; foam stabilizer, polyurethane special catalyst and plasticizer are added into the prepolymer at the same time. The mono liquid grouting of the polyurethane chemical grouting material of the invention has simple construction, easy operation, and gel is nonpoisonous, and can be used for water shutoff of water supply lines, etc.

The invention relates to a wave generating system comprising a wave generator that travels along the surface of a body of water, and preferably in the middle thereof, wherein the wave generator can create both primary and secondary waves that travel toward the shore. The primary waves are intended to allow surfing maneuvers to be performed in a relatively deep water environment. In the preferred embodiment, the body of water has opposing undulating shorelines upon which the secondary waves can break, wherein by modifying the shoreline's slope and curvature, and providing undulating peninsulas and cove areas, various multiple wave formations and effects can be created.

A circular ring wave pool having an island in the center, the pool water depth becomes deeper the farther away from the island to the outside pool wall. A plurality of wave generators encompass the entire outer wall deep side of the pool. All wave generators point directly to the center of the island. Wave generators are synchronized in their action to produce waves that travel around the circular ring shaped pool in an endless loop therefore creating a traveling surfing wave that never ends. Many waves can be generated simultaneously creating a plurality of endless waves moving around the island. The sloping beach is at an angle to create a hollow tube breaking wave depending on wave speed and size. Hundreds of surfers can be in the pool at the same time all sitting out past the wave breakpoint waiting for an available wave to pass.

The present invention relates to ballast which have a high stability and a long service life and to a process for the production of ballast. These ballast are suitable for railway track laying and road construction and dike systems used for example in costal protection. These ballast comprise ballast stones and polyurethane foams based on a reaction mixture of selected polyisocyanates and selected compounds with isocyanate-reactive groups.

The invention relates to an underground (underwater) building waterproof device, and in particular to a vertical water-stop structure for a concrete engineering expansion joint as well as a manufacturing and construction methods for the same. The vertical water-stop structure comprises a deformation sheet and channel steel, and is characterized in that the deformation sheet is longitudinally arranged, one half is pre-buried in first-stage concrete, the other half is bulged out of a concrete section and externally arranged in a rectangular channel steel opening, and the channel steel is provided with a fixing element and filled with maltha; the surface of the channel steel opening and the section of the first-stage concrete are provided with asphalt felts at the both sides of the deformation sheet, the exposed fixing element is detached after asphalt is cooled, and then second-stage concrete is arranged. According to the vertical water-stop structure disclosed by the invention, the problem of water seepage of a water conservancy project due to the differential settlement or diastrophism of a stratum can be solved, and moreover, labour can be saved and construction period can be shortened.

The invention relates to a rice field-fishpond planting and breeding compound system, which belongs to the technical field of comprehensive utilization of agricultural ecological aquaculture. The compound system comprises a rice field, a fishpond, a simple ecological ditch and a strengthened ecological ditch, wherein the rice field is arranged at one end of the fishpond; the strengthened ecological ditch and a water collecting tank are respectively arranged on one side of each of the fishpond and the rice field; the simple ecological ditch is formed in the rice field; a small overflow port is formed in the simple ecological ditch; the rice field is communicated with the water collecting tank by a large overflow port; the fishpond is communicated with the simple ecological ditch by a water suction pump. According to the rice field-fishpond planting and breeding compound system disclosed by the invention, the rice field planting and the fishpond breeding are organically combined by the ecological ditches, so that the fishpond breeding water is refluxed to a new circulating water planting-breeding mode after being purified by the rice field and the ecological ditch. Moreover, the problems that an existing rice-orientated planting-breeding mode with the fish breeding has rice-fish contradictions including field drying, fertilizer applying, pest controlling and the like in the production process, and is limited in yield and inconvenient for large-area popularization are solved.

The invention discloses a grouting method of penetrability concrete cracks. The grouting method of the penetrability concrete cracks comprises the steps of drilling holes, burying pipes, sealing cracks and grouting. The drilled holes comprise inclined holes and roulettes. The inclined holes are preferably distributed in the same side or two sides of the cracks. The roulettes are distributed along the cracks to the bottom portions of the cracks. The pipes are buried by gelatinization materials. The cracks are sealed through the chisel groove method and the surface crack sealing method. With regard to stable and unexpanded penetrability concrete cracks (dead cracks) or compressive zone penetrability cracks, the grouting method of the penetrability concrete cracks adopts cement grout to conduct a grouting process, not only is the grouting method environment-friendly, economical and convenient to construct, but also quality effects meet engineering requirements. Besides, durability of materials is good, and strength of the materials is high.

An apparatus, system and method for removing and treating contaminated materials on a bottom of a body of water and introducing growth packets to revitalize the treated bottom of the body of water. The structure may comprise a vessel with an open face. The vessel may be lowered down to the bottom of the body of water with the face facing down. As a result, the vessel and the bottom form an isolated space. The structure may comprise at least one agitating device(s) for stirring up the materials inside the vessel so as to form a mixture containing the sediment materials which in turn contain the contaminants. Multiple at least one pipe(s) may be coupled to the vessel for transporting the mixture out of the vessel for processing (filtering, treating with chemicals, etc.) so as to neutralize or eliminate the contaminants in the mixture. Then, the treated mixture can be returned to the inside of the vessel via the at least one pipe(s).

A display device includes a plurality of light-emitting tubes arranged in parallel consisting of narrow tubes having a plurality of light-emitting points formed in a longitudinal direction thereof, a phosphor layer provided to the inside of each of the narrow tubes, and a discharge gas sealed into each of the narrow tubes. The plurality of light-emitting tubes are arranged in accordance with their property previously measured.

A light emitting display having an emissive element which emits light in response to a supplied current, comprises a drive current generating element for generating a drive current for allowing light to be emitted from the emissive element, a data line onto which a voltage signal and a current signal corresponding to data regarding an amount of light emission from the emissive element are sequentially supplied, and a voltage storage element connected to the data line and for sequentially storing a charge voltage based on the voltage signal and the current signal corresponding to data regarding the amount of light emission. The drive current generated by the drive current generating element based on a charge voltage corresponding to the current signal stored in the voltage storage element is supplied to the emissive element so that generation of precise drive current corresponding to data regarding the amount of light emission is enabled and the time required for writing data into the voltage storage element is shortened.

A high altitude pumped-storage system for selectively integrating, storing, and distributing water and energy to increase the regional productivity of existing and future water and energy resources throughout multiple river basins is disclosed. This system addresses in part the increased requirement of supplying energy demands from a renewable energy source, such as wind, solar, or water generated power. The system includes at least one primary reservoir connected to multiple secondary reservoirs by conduits. The system allows for selectively distributing water and energy between secondary reservoirs and at least one primary reservoir. The system may comprise one or more hydroelectric power generation facilities. A method for increasing the regional efficiency of existing and future systems for producing, storing, and delivering energy from sources such as hydroelectric, wind and solar power from the water collected by the system described herein is also disclosed.

The invention relates to a wave generating system comprising a wave generator that travels along the surface of a body of water, and preferably in the middle thereof, wherein the wave generator can create both primary and secondary waves that travel toward the shore. The primary waves are intended to allow surfing maneuvers to be performed in a relatively deep water environment. In the preferred embodiment, the body of water has opposing undulating shorelines upon which the secondary waves can break, wherein by modifying the shoreline's slope and curvature, and providing undulating peninsulas and cove areas, various multiple wave formations and effects can be created.

A system and method are provided for promoting vegetation growth on a steeply sloping surface. The system of the present invention includes anchors that are secured to the sloping surface, an inner mesh layer in contact with the slope, a geosynthetic layer placed over the inner mesh layer, and seeded compost material placed in the gap or space between the geosynthetic layer and the inner mesh layer. An outer mesh layer is placed over the geosynthetic layer to help stabilize the geosynthetic layer. The geosynthetic layer and outer mesh layer are also secured to the protruding anchors. Vegetation grows in the compost material and roots of the vegetation penetrate the inner mesh layer into the slope. An established root system stabilizes the slope. The seeded compost material provides an environment that greatly enhances the growth of vegetation on steeply sloping surface which otherwise do not have adequate soil to promote growth. The anchors provide additional structural stabilization for the slope and also provide a means to attach the layers of materials.

An improved wave energy converter for use in offshore and deep-sea locations. The wave energy converter is adapted for secure attachment to the bottom of a body of water (e.g., the ocean floor), preferably beyond the breaker zone. The wave energy converter is selectively adjustable in length. A hydraulic power generation system is used to convert the energy present in the waves into hydraulic power that can be use to generate electricity and for other purposes, such as desalinization. The system may include a hydraulic piston assembly, a floatation device that is connected to the piston assembly, high and low pressure hydraulic reservoirs, and a hydraulically driven power generator. The floatation device moves upward in response to rising waves, and downward under the force of gravity in response to falling waves. The system utilizes this downward gravitational force to discharge fluid from the piston assembly, which in turn, drives the power generator. A control system is used to detect water conditions and to selectively adjust the length of the support structure and the fluid flow characteristics to dynamically optimize power generation based on changing water conditions.

A system for generating electricity includes a pump operable to convert wave motion from a body of water into mechanical energy. The pump includes an input port through which an operating fluid can enter the pump and an output port through which the operating fluid can exit the pump. A first outlet line and a second outlet line are fluidly coupled to the output port of the pump. A first reservoir is fluidly connected to the first outlet line, and a second reservoir is fluidly connected to the second outlet line, both reservoirs being selectively capable of receiving operating fluid driven through the output port.

A brightness level converting apparatus improves a contrast of an image represented by an image pickup signal output from a logarithmic conversion solid-state image pickup device, so as to obtain a natural image. For this purpose, the brightness level converting apparatus converts brightness levels in the image pickup signal output from the solid-state image pickup device which logarithmically converts an incident light quantity. In the brightness level converting apparatus, a brightness level converting section converts the brightness levels in the image pickup signal by using a brightness level converting function expressed by an S-shaped curve which indicates the relation between an input brightness level and an output brightness level and includes one inflexion point. Therefore, the contrast in a low brightness level range in the image pickup signal is reduced. At the same time, the contrast in a high brightness level range is reduced while appropriately keeping a gradation. With this, the contrast in an intermediate brightness level range in the image pickup signal is improved considerably. Therefore, the image represented by the image pickup signal whose brightness levels are converted becomes a further natural image.

A system for generating electricity includes a pump operable to convert wave motion from a body of water into mechanical energy. The pump includes an input port through which an operating fluid can enter the pump and an output port through which the operating fluid can exit the pump. A first outlet line and a second outlet line are fluidly coupled to the output port of the pump. A first reservoir is fluidly connected to the first outlet line, and a second reservoir is fluidly connected to the second outlet line, both reservoirs being selectively capable of receiving operating fluid driven through the output port.

Energy can be stored by directing fluid into an expandable receptacle that has a relatively heavy mass above it. The fluid fills the receptacle such that it expands and lifts up the heavy mass above it. At a time when energy is needed, the fluid can be allowed to flow out of the receptacle and through a turbine or hydraulic motor to generate power or electricity. Intermittent or unreliable sources of power can be used to fill the receptacle, or power from a power grid can be used to fill the receptacle at times that are off-peak. During peak-load times, the potential energy of the fluid in the receptacle can be converted to power. The receptacle can also be used to control water flows and can provide a source of power and potable water to a community.

A marine water conversion apparatus capable of pumping ocean surface water several hundred feel below the surface to cause sufficient cooler water to rise to the surface to prevent formation of or to moderate hurricanes. The apparatus is remotely controlled and includes a propulsion system for moving it to a new location or in predetermined patterns through use of a global positioning system and computerized controls. Power for driving the pumps may be provided by a wind turbine driven electric generator at the upper end of an upper tube section pivotally connected to a float tank on a vertical axis.

The invention discloses a polyolefin composite modified asphalt wet-laid waterproof roll and a production method thereof. The polyolefin composite modified asphalt wet-laid waterproof roll comprises a modified asphalt binding layer, a binding isolation membrane protecting layer and a polyolefin thermoplastic elastomer material layer which can achieve a chemical crosslinking reaction and a physical mortise-and-tenon collaborative binding action in cooperation with concrete; and the interlayer structure is as follows: the first layer is the polyolefin thermoplastic elastomer material layer, the middle layer is the modified asphalt binding layer, and the lower layer is the isolation membrane protecting layer, and the layers are subjected to thermocompression binding in the production process. The waterproof performance of the waterproof roll is excellent; and the waterproof roll is wriggled and seeped into capillary bores in cement gel and concrete in cement and concrete setting processes by using modified asphalt with reactivity, and has a chemical crosslinking reaction at a contact interface, so that a basal plane reaction layer which is large in binding force, irreversible in binding, concurrently pliable and hard in binding, lasting in binding is formed, thereby achieving a closely and firmly combined and irreversible binding effect as closely linked as flesh and blood.

An erosion control roll including an elongate core member defining an interior space, being open at both ends, and having openings along its length, a pervious filter member open at both ends and surrounding the elongate core member; and, an apron disposed on the upstream side of the pervious filter member, said apron running the length of said filter member, and extending a predetermined distance therefrom.

A synthetic ground cover system for erosion control to be placed atop the ground, including a synthetic grass which comprises a composite of one or more geo-textiles tufted with synthetic yarns. The synthetic ground cover also includes a sand / soil infill ballast applied to the synthetic grass and a binding agent applied to the sand / soil infill to stabilize the sand / soil infill against high velocity water shear forces.