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The present invention provides a power supply circuit provided with a battery as a power source for supplying power to an RFID, and the battery of the power supply circuit is charged with a wireless signal. Then, a switching circuit is provided in the power supply circuit that supplies power to a signal control circuit which transmits and receives individual information to and from the outside to intermittently control supply of power to the signal control circuit by a signal from a low-frequency signal generation circuit.

A honeycomb filter for purifying exhaust gases that can almost completely burn and remove particulates accumulated on a wall portion by a regenerating process allowing residual ashes on the wall portion to easily move inside a through hole because the ashes are easily separated from the wall portion. In the honeycomb filter a columnar body made of porous ceramics, having parallel through holes in the length direction with a wall portion interposed therebetween, is designed so that part or all of the wall portion that separates the through holes from each other functions as a filter collecting particulates, wherein a length l of the longest side in a cross section perpendicular to the length direction of the through hole and a length L in the length direction of the columnar body satisfy: 60≦L / l≦500, and a surface roughness Ra (according to JIS B 0601) of the through hole inner wall satisfies: Ra≦100 μm.

A honeycomb filter for purifying exhaust gases that can almost completely burn and remove particulates accumulated on a wall portion by a regenerating process allowing residual ashes on the wall portion to easily move inside a through hole because the ashes are easily separated from the wall portion. In the honeycomb filter a columnar body made of porous ceramics, having parallel through holes in the length direction with a wall portion interposed therebetween, is designed so that part or all of the wall portion that separates the through holes from each other functions as a filter collecting particulates, wherein a length 1 of the longest side in a cross section perpendicular to the length direction of the through hole and a length L in the length direction of the columnar body satisfy: 60≦L / 1≦500 and a surface roughness Ra (according to JIS B 0601) of the through hole inner wall satisfies: Ra≦100 μm

During use of equipment by a user having qualifications to use the equipment, an image of the user is continuously photographed by a video camera. When the face of the user can no longer be detected from the image acquired by the camera, warning is issued through voice and screen display and the photographing of an image and the detection of a face are continued. When the face of the user cannot be detected within a predetermined amount of time (e.g., 10 seconds), the equipment is locked.

Objects of the invention are to provide a semiconductor device including an RFID, which can transmit and receive individual information without a check of remaining capacity of the battery and a change of the battery in accordance with deterioration over time of the battery for a driving power supply; and which maintains a favorable communication state even when electric power, as a power supply for driving, from an external radio wave or electromagnetic wave (carrier wave) is not sufficient. A battery is provided as a power supply for supplying electric power in the RFID, and electric power obtained by a power generation element is charged in the battery.

The present teaching relates to a reset apparatus including a first transmission mechanism, a first rotary transmission mechanism, a one-way rotary transmission mechanism, and a second rotary transmission mechanism; a stapler; and a medical device. The one-way rotary transmission mechanism only rotates in a set direction, and is connected with the second rotary transmission mechanism, and drives the same to rotate towards the set direction. In a first state, the first transmission mechanism is connected with the first rotary transmission mechanism which drives the first transmission mechanism to act along the set direction. In a second state, the first transmission mechanism is connected with the second rotary transmission mechanism which drives the first transmission mechanism to act along the set direction. The present invention achieves manual resetting when the device is accidentally shut down, and is simple in structure, and safe and reliable in use.

The invention provides intelligent cookware and an intelligent cooker. The intelligent cooker comprises a cooker body, wherein one side of the cooker body is sunken downward to form a cavity as a placement position of the intelligent cooker, wherein a heating source of the intelligent cooker comes from an electromagnetic wave in the cooker body, and it is achieved that a power supply in the intelligent cooker can be charged through the electromagnetic wave. The provided intelligent cooker has the advantages that the power supply in the intelligent cooker is charged through the electromagneticwave in the cooker body, so that the power supply does not need additional charging equipment, the continuous use of a temperature control induction module and display module in the intelligent cookeris ensured, and the reliability of the use of the intelligent cooker is improved.

An automatic analyzer is disclosed that dispenses a sample and a reagent into each of a plurality of reaction vessels to allow them to react with each other, and that measures the liquid formed as a result of the reaction. This automatic analyzer includes a first reagent storage case for storing the reagent to be used for the reaction, a second reagent storage case for storing the reagent for supplemental purpose, and a reagent conveying unit for conveying the reagent from the second reagent storage case to the first reagent storage case.

A first AC power source comprising a power plant (18), and a second power source, typically grid (10), are normally connected via a high speed isolation switching means (19) to provide sufficient AC power to a critical load (14). The power plant (18) comprises a power generating means, e.g. a fuel cell, (60) and a power conditioning system (PCS) (62) having an inverter (64). Power assurance means (65; 10″, 66, 64, 70; 74, 75) is / are operatively connected to at least one of the first and second power sources to enhance an even and continuous supply of power to the critical load (14). The power assurance means (65; 10″, 66, 64, 70; 74, 75) is / are operatively connected to the PCS inverter (64), and may be one, or a combination of, a surge suppression means (65), a double-conversion power connection means (10″, 66, 64, 70) having a rectifier (66); and / or stored energy means (74), such as a capacitor (75).

A method and system of utilizing non-geostationary satellite orbit (NGSO) frequency spectrum in a geostationary satellite orbit (GSO) satellite communication system in a non-interfering manner. The GSO satellite communication system comprises an Earth terminal to transmit signals to a GSO satellite using a GSO frequency spectrum, the Earth terminal further operable to transmit signals to the GSO satellite using an extended frequency spectrum, the extended frequency band including the GSO frequency spectrum and a non-geostationary (NGSO) frequency spectrum; a command center operative to instruct the Earth terminal to transmit signals to the GSO satellite using the GSO frequency spectrum, when an NGSO satellite is expected to be in-line with respect to the Earth terminal and the GSO satellite; and wherein the command center is further operative to instruct the Earth terminal to transmit signals to the GSO satellite using the extended frequency spectrum, when no NGSO satellite is expected to be in-line with respect to the Earth terminal and the GSO satellite.

Disclosed is a light-emitting material for organic electroluminescent (EL) devices which is composed of an asymmetric anthracene derivative of a specific structure. Also disclosed are a material for organic EL devices and an organic EL device wherein an organic thin film layer composed of one or more layers including at least a light-emitting layer is interposed between a cathode and an anode. At least one layer composed of the organic thin film layer contains the material for organic EL devices by itself or as a component of a mixture. Consequently, the organic EL device has a high efficiency and a long life. Also disclosed are a light-emitting material for organic EL devices and material for organic devices which enable to realize such an organic EL device.

A method of sterilizing a hospital room to at least 99.99% sterility is described which employs UV / ozone sterilization. A method of sterilizing sink-traps using UV radiation is described. A method utilizing UV / ozone sterilization and sink-trap sterilization by UV radiation for sterilization of an environment is also described.

The invention provides modified biomass charcoal for treating arsenic pollution as well as a preparation method and an application of the modified biomass charcoal. The preparation method of the modified biomass charcoal comprises steps as follows: (1) biomass raw materials are charred, and the biomass charcoal is obtained; (2) the biomass charcoal is subjected to a reaction with a hydrochloric acid solution, solid-liquid separation is performed, a solid substance is obtained, is washed till the pH is neutral and then is dried, and the pretreated biomass charcoal is obtained; (3) the pretreated biomass charcoal and a FeCl3 solution are subjected to a reaction under the condition that the solution pH is neutral, solid-liquid separation is performed after the reaction, and mud cake is obtained; (4) the mud cake is dried and then washed till the pH is neutral, solid-liquid separation is performed, an obtained solid is dried for a second time, and the modified biomass charcoal is obtained. The modified biomass charcoal has large specific surface area and high iron content; the preparation method is simple and easy to operate; the modified biomass charcoal can be applied to treatment of arsenic waste and passivation of arsenic in farmland soil, and food safety is guaranteed.

The embodiment of the invention provides a wireless terminal and an auxiliary antenna state control method thereof. The method comprises the following steps of: acquiring the temperature of the wireless terminal; judging a relation between the temperature of the wireless terminal and a temperature threshold upper limit as well as a temperature threshold lower limit; when the temperature of the wireless terminal is higher than the temperature threshold upper limit, switching the auxiliary antenna off; or when the temperature of the wireless terminal is lower than the temperature threshold lower limit, switching the auxiliary antenna on. Due to the adoption of the method, overheat of the wireless terminal and potential safety hazards such as chip over-temperature, aging failure or short-circuit burning and the like caused by the overheat can be prevented. Simultaneously, continuous use of the wireless terminal by a user can be ensured and impacts (sudden change of flow speed, offline and the like) on the user during practical use are minimized.

The invention discloses a seawater desalting method and a seawater desalting device. Wind power is used as a working power supply in the method; the heated purified water is fed into a heat storage tank, and heat is circularly supplied by two paths; one path of hot water enters a first effect of a multi-effect distilled seawater desalting device and is used as a seawater desalting heat source, and enters the heat storage tank after heat release; the other path of hot water enters a pre-heater of the first effect of the multi-effect distilled seawater desalting device to a pre-heater of the last effect in turn, and flows back to the heat storage tank after pre-heating the seawater; after the seawater in a first effect evaporation chamber is evaporated in a falling film tube, the obtained thick seawater is led out, and the generated steam enters a second effect falling film tube and is used as a seawater evaporation heat source; the seawater flowing out from the next effect evaporation chamber is heated by the previous pre-heater and then enters the previous effect evaporation chamber; and the condensed steam generated by the last effect evaporation chamber is used as produced fresh water for discharge. The device is suitable for the seawater desalting method, and mainly comprises a solar heat collecting system, a seawater pre-heating system, a multi-effect distilled seawater desalting system and a heat pump system.

The invention discloses a solar energy sea water desalinization device based on reflection and total reflection, and belongs to the technical field of solar energy heat collection and water treatment. The device is composed of an upper surface transparent film, a total reflection solid film with a gradually-varied wall thickness and hydrophilic capillary tubes; the plurality of devices can be arranged and combined to form multiple solar energy sea water desalinization films; the combined devices are floated on the sea surface for use. According to the invention, a capillary phenomenon is utilized to enable sea water to go up to the upper ends of the capillary tubes, sunlight enters through the upper surface layer transparent film, and is subjected to reflection or total reflection when being in contact with an inner surface, and finally the sunlight is gathered on the black hydrophilic fiber capillary tubes to generate heat energy to realize sea water evaporation. The convection and heat exchange of the raised water vapor and external air is realized through the upper surface layer transparent film, the water vapor is condensed to generate fresh water on the inner side of the transparent film, the fresh water slips through the inner wall of a reflecting surface, and flows into the lower part of a housing through water outlet holes in the wall of a supporting cylinder to be stored. The fresh water is conveyed to users after accumulation, and meanwhile, small-sized plant can be planted at sea.

A convenience light for illuminating small interior spaces of enclosures, such as furniture, chests, jewelry boxes and the like, has a battery powered LED lamp. A mechanical or magnetic switch device is used to automatically turn on and off the LED by opening and closing the movable member (drawer, door, etc.) of the enclosure. The low power consumption LED provides lengthy continuous use of the light with a tiny watch battery. The LED and watch battery allow the housing to have a small form factor for discrete placement in the enclosure at various positions. In variations forms, the device can include a reflective surface at the exterior of the housing adjacent the lamp and a mechanism to articulate the lamp to direct the light in a specific direction.

The embodiment of the invention discloses a system for realizing service continuity in a home network environment, which comprises a service providing unit, a digital media controller, a first digital media presenter and a second digital media presenter. The service providing unit is used to provide the first digital media presenter with service data, receive data of services which is to be continued and is controlled to be cached by the digital media controller, and provide the second digital media presenter with the data of the services to be continued. The embodiment of the invention also discloses a method for realizing the service continuity in the home network environment, the digital media controller, gateway equipment, a digital media server, a digital media presenter and a service continuity function server. After the system is applied, the missing of the content of programs during the switching process can be avoided, the continuous use of live broadcast and on-demand broadcast services in the home network environment can be realized, and users can obtain better experience from the services.

Methods of backing up and restoring a profile and devices therefor are disclosed. The method of backing up a profile includes transmitting, by an authentication module, a profile backup command to an operator server, transmitting, by the operator server, information to the authentication module, the information being generated by confirming a state of at least one repository capable of storing the profile, and storing the profile in a selected repository. The method of restoring a profile includes transmitting, by an authentication module, a profile restoration command to an operator server, transmitting, by the operator server, information to the authentication module, the information being generated by confirming a state of at least one repository having a profile stored therein, and restoring, in an authentication module, a profile stored in a selected repository.

An object of the present invention is to obtain a fuel cell power generation equipment most suitable for a portable power source without requiring any auxiliary equipment such as a separator and a fluid feeder. According to the present invention, a fuel cell power generation equipment is provided, in which an anode for oxidizing fuel and a cathode for reducing oxygen are formed with an electrolyte membrane in between and liquid is used as a fuel, wherein one or more air vent holes are provided on a wall surface of a fuel container 1, multiple unit cells having an electrolyte membrane, an anode and a cathode are mounted on a wall surface of said fuel container, and the unit cells are electrically connected each other.

An eyeglass retention device that allows eyewear to be securely worn and alternately securely retained on headwear. This device provides the above in a sporty, practical, yet low profile manner for all types of eyewear users, and with all types of headwear.

An apparatus for producing and dispensing a whipped beverage. The apparatus includes a mixing chamber, a syrup inlet 34 and a water inlet 42. The mixing chamber 26 has a dispensing nozzle through which a fluid-foam mixture effluent passes. The improvement includes a whipping insert 28 that is installed within the mixing chamber 26. The whipping insert 28 has a central hollow shaft defining an axial bore 76, a flange 23 extending radially from the shaft, and a perforated lower closure wall 59. The flange 23 defines a plurality of partially open channels that communicate with the axial bore 76, thus providing a syrup flow path. A water flow path extends from the water inlet via a plug valve 90 spirally into the mixing chamber 26. As the water impinges upon the syrup, fluid impact causes turbulence to occur that efficiently intermixes the syrup and the water to create the fluid-foam mixture before and dispensing through the dispensing nozzle.

A baby support system directed to providing improved support for a baby, particularly for its head, neck and back, while being held and carried. The baby support system includes two support features, and a security feature. The first support feature is a wrap member adjacent to the second support feature which is made of a flexible, resilient, material which at least partially conforms to the baby's body, providing support for the baby. The second support feature is positioned on the first support feature such that when the wrap member is wrapped about the baby it maintains the second support feature in a desired position with respect to the baby, thereby providing the desired support for the baby. The security feature will be employed to releasably retain the baby in a preselected position relative to the wrap member, and the second support feature as well.

A secondary battery system includes a secondary battery, an abnormality detecting unit OC which detects whether the secondary battery has become abnormal, and a signal generating circuit which outputs a signal to an externally connected device based on detection information of the abnormality detecting unit OC. The signal generating circuit includes a circuit element that can be held at least in a first state and in a second state. The signal generating circuit is configured to change an output state of a signal to the externally connected device based on whether the circuit element is in the first state or in the second state. The signal generating circuit is configured to switch the circuit element from the first state to the second state when the abnormality detecting unit OC has detected the abnormal state, and not to return the circuit element to the first state.

An automatic fluid sampler includes a substantially watertight housing and a structure for drawing fluid from outside the housing, wherein the fluid drawing structure is powered by stored potential energy within the housing. A method of automatic fluid sampling employs such samplers, and a fluid sampling system includes a plurality of interconnected samplers.