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Recovery systems and methods for sustaining the operation of a plurality of networked computers (20a,20b) in the event of a fault conditions are described. The basic recovery system comprises a plurality of virtual machines (31a,31b) installed on a recovery computer (30), each virtual machine being arranged to emulate a corresponding networked computer, and the recovery computer being arranged, in the event of a detected failure of one of the networked computers, to activate and use the virtual machine which corresponds to the failed networked computer (20). The recovery computer (30) may be located on the same network (12) as the networked computers (20), or alternatively on a remotely located local network in case of failure of the entire local network (12).

An image forming apparatus, in which an image forming method is performed, includes an image carrier, an optical writing unit, a developing unit developing a toner image including an output image and a forcible toner consumption image, a transfer unit including an endless moving member to transfer the toner image onto the endless moving member directly or a recording medium carried on the endless moving member, a first remover to remove residual toner from the image carrier after transfer, a toner recycling unit to convey the residual toner to the developing unit, a controller to form the forcible toner consumption image and transfer the forcible toner consumption image onto the surface of the endless moving member, and a second remover to remove the forcible toner consumption image from the endless moving member.

An image forming apparatus, in which an image forming method is performed, includes an image carrier, an optical writing unit, a developing unit developing a toner image including an output image and a forcible toner consumption image, a transfer unit including an endless moving member to transfer the toner image onto the endless moving member directly or a recording medium carried on the endless moving member, a first remover to remove residual toner from the image carrier after transfer, a toner recycling unit to convey the residual toner to the developing unit, a controller to form the forcible toner consumption image and transfer the forcible toner consumption image onto the surface of the endless moving member, and a second remover to remove the forcible toner consumption image from the endless moving member.

A surgical instrument a reusable component and a disposable component selectively separable from and engagable with the reusable component. The disposable component includes an end effector and a mechanical actuator operable to induce mechanical movement of the end effector. The reusable component is configured for providing electrosurgical energy to the disposable component when engaged with the disposable component. A physical mating feature is configured to maintain engagement between the reusable and disposable components when the reusable and disposable components are engaged, and an electrical mating feature is configured to transmit electrical energy between the disposable and reusable components when the disposable and reusable components are engaged. All mechanical motion resulting from operation of the mechanical actuator may be contained within the disposable component.

Disclosed is a method of updating software for a vehicle. The method includes determining whether a vehicle terminal of the vehicle is running out-of-date software; selecting a target vehicle among neighboring vehicles via wireless communication, wherein the target vehicle is running updated software; receiving a shared update file from the target vehicle via wireless communication, the shared update file based on the updated software; storing the shared update file; and updating the out-of-date software using the shared updated file.

A vehicle automatic networking apparatus with a first component and a second replaceable component includes a first identity recognition module on the first component and a second identity recognition module on the second component. The second module in a networking mode transmits a low frequency wake up signal through a low frequency signal transmission circuit to wake up the first module. A first identity recognition module low frequency sensor circuit senses the low frequency wake up signal, and responds by transmitting an identity code of the first component through a low frequency signal transmission circuit. A second module low frequency signal receiving circuit receives and stores the first component identity code. In a following data transmission, the second module sends data with the identity code, and a first component receiving apparatus identifies it. The first and second modules are both located rearward of a second component connection hitch.

Disclosed is a method for the removal of arsenic from materials containing a high arsenic content, or materials containing a high content of arsenic and selenium.

A direct drive motor-based walking beam pumping unit includes a base; a support is arranged at the upper end of the base; a walking beam is arranged at the upper end of the support; a horsehead is arranged at a first of the walking beam; a lifting rope is arranged on the horsehead and a beam hanger is arranged on the lifting rope; a balance weight is arranged at a second end of the walking beam away from the horsehead; a barrel is arranged at the upper end of the base; a direct drive motor is arranged at the upper end of the barrel.

A self-power air refresher system includes an air refresher apparatus and a plant microbial fuel cell (PMFC). The air refresher apparatus includes a fan, a filter located on an air-outlet path of the fan, and an energy storage device connected to the fan. The PMFC is disposed on the air-outlet path and includes soil contained in a container, a plant planted in the soil, and a first and second electrodes. The interaction between roots of the plant and microorganisms near the roots generates electrons, and the electrons are transmitted to the energy storage device through the first and second electrodes installed in the soil so as to enable the energy storage device to supply power to the fan. The air that has passed through the filter enters the soil of the PMFC, and is filtered by the plant and then discharged from the container.

The invention discloses a method for manufacturing a panel type solar heat collection device and further discloses the panel type solar heat collection device manufactured with the method. The panel type solar heat collection device comprises a panel-shaped box body, a heat collecting coil, a temperature controller, a magnetization water heating device, transparent glass, a protection layer, a plurality of heat collection pieces and a ceramic hot water storing tank. The method is simple in step, easy to achieve and low in cost and the panel type solar heat collection device can be fast produced with the method. The panel type solar heat collection device is ingenious in structural design, reasonable and capable of fully utilizing solar energy to fast produce hot water and performing collecting, storing, terminal utilizing, optimizing and integrating on heat through the ceramic hot water storing tank, and therefore heat energy can be utilized to the maximum, the hot water supply quality can be effectively ensured, and the requirement for hot water needed in life and production of people is met. The purpose of saving energy is achieved, utilization cost is greatly reduced, energy conservation and environment protection are facilitated, convenience is brought to the life and production of people, wide popularization and application are facilitated, and the panel type solar heat collection device is particularly suitable for families.

The invention discloses a weight-loss capsule and a preparation method thereof. The weight-loss capsule comprises a stomach-soluble capsule shell or an enteric-coated capsule shell, and the stomach-soluble capsule shell or the enteric-coated capsule shell contains 5 to 20 spherical particles composed of polyurethane. Dip-coating of medical water-soluble polymer materials on the granules can act as a binder. After being extruded and dried, the shape of the spherical granules will be maintained without self-expansion. The medical water-soluble polymer material dissolves in water, and the spherical particles gradually expand to restore the shape of the polyurethane ball, thereby absorbing and storing food in the stomach or intestines in the polyurethane ball, and excreting it out of the body with the stool; the slimming capsule of the present invention does not contain Harmful ingredients, good compatibility with the human body, and will not be absorbed by the body. The slimming capsule of the present invention is a temporary non-pharmaceutical physical slimming capsule, has no side effect, is easy to take, has quick effect, and can achieve the slimming effect without going on a diet or losing weight.