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A composite object group (COG) data structure embodied in a computer-readable medium for building a control system that has both a clock cycle and event processing is provided. An interface for passing information to and from the COG data structure is provided. One or more data flow objects are provided in the COG to accept input data and to produce output data on the clock cycle. The data flow object is connected to the interface and provides sampled-data processing for the control system. One or more state machine objects are provided in the COG; each includes a plurality of states and a plurality of transitions between the states that are each triggered by an event. The state machine object provides event-driven processing for the control system, whereby the COG data structure provides both sampled-data and event-driven processing for the control system.

A method for precise working of material, particularly organic tissue, comprises the step of providing laser pulses with a pulse length between 50 fs and 1 ps and with a pulse frequency from 50 kHz to 1 MHz and with a wavelength between 600 and 2000 nm for acting on the material to be worked. Apparatus, in accordance with the invention, for precise working of material, particularly organic tissue comprising a pulsed laser, wherein the laser has a pulse length between 50 fs and 1 ps and with a pulse frequency of from 50 kHz to 1 MHz is also described.

A topical insecticide is provided which can be safe to use and avoids many common deleterious side effects of conventional topical insecticides. The insecticide contains an insecticide and an insect growth regulator effective for killing fleas, flea larvae and flea eggs. The insecticide is formulated by dissolving an insecticidal (tetrahydro-3-furanyl) methylamine derivative or a chloronicotinyl insecticide and an insect growth regulator (IGR) in a solvent containing a quaternary ammonium salt to increase the solvency of the IGR component, thereby providing an insecticide having high insecticidal activity.

A downhole gas-liquid separation device comprises a barrel-shaped body, and a positioning wheel is fixedly installed in the body. A rotatable swirling wheel is installed on the positioning wheel and provided with spiral wheel blades, and the positioning wheel is provided with fluid channels. A lower connector is connected to the body, a diverting joint is arranged at the inner end, located in an inner cavity of the body, of the lower connector, a gas outlet channel is formed in the center of the diverting joint in a coaxial mode, and the outer side of the diverting joint is provided with liquid drainage channels. An interval is formed between the swirling wheel and the diverting joint. The downhole gas-liquid separation device is small in part number, simple in structure and lower in cost; the swirling wheel is driven to rotate when liquid passes through the swirling wheel to enable the liquid to generate centrifugal force and swirlingly flow in the inner cavity in the mode of being attached to the wall, the liquid in gas is gathered to the center, and then the liquid and the gas flow out through the liquid drainage channels formed in the outer side and the gas outlet channel formed in the center respectively, so that gas and liquid separation is achieved; accordingly, the liquid sent to a motor does not contain the gas, damage to the motor is avoided, and the service life of the motor is prolonged.

A topical insecticide is provided which can be safe to use and avoids many common deleterious side effects of conventional topical insecticides. The insecticide contains an insecticide and an insect growth regulator effective for killing fleas, flea larvae and flea eggs. The insecticide is formulated by dissolving an insecticidal (tetrahydro-3-furanyl) methylamine derivative and an insect growth regulator (IGR) in a solvent containing a quaternary ammonium salt to increase the solvency of the IGR component, thereby providing an insecticide having high insecticidal activity.

Methods for interactive selecting video queries consisting of training images from a video for a video similarity search and for displaying the results of the similarity search are disclosed. The user selects a time interval in the video as a query definition of training images for training an image class statistical model. Time intervals can be as short as one frame or consist of disjoint segments or shots. A statistical model of the image class defined by the training images is calculated on-the-fly from feature vectors extracted from transforms of the training images. For each frame in the video, a feature vector is extracted from the transform of the frame, and a similarity measure is calculated using the feature vector and the image class statistical model. The similarity measure is derived from the likelihood of a Gaussian model producing the frame. The similarity is then presented graphically, which allows the time structure of the video to be visualized and browsed. Similarity can be rapidly calculated for other video files as well, which enables content-based retrieval by example. A content-aware video browser featuring interactive similarity measurement is presented. A method for selecting training segments involves mouse click-and-drag operations over a time bar representing the duration of the video; similarity results are displayed as shades in the time bar. Another method involves selecting periodic frames of the video as endpoints for the training segment.

The invention discloses a shift register cell, a gate driving circuit, a data driving circuit and a display, wherein the shift register cell comprises a first signal input end, a second signal input end, a first clock signal input end, a pull-down control signal input end, a signal output end (VOUT), an input module (21), a driving module (22), a driving control end pull-down delay module (23), a clock feed through inhibition module (25) and a low-level retention module (24). According to the invention, the signal output end can quickly discharge by a charging transistor in the driving module by prolonging discharging time for a driving control end in the shift register cell; and the electricity leakage of the transistor in the clock feed through inhibition module is inhibited, so that work speed and integration degree of the circuit are improved.

The present invention relates to a one-touch type foldable tent, and in particular to an improved one-touch type foldable tent in which the poles are concurrently folded and unfolded based on an operation of a connection assembly. The connection assembly is provided at an upper center of the tent for folding and unfolding the poles, and the upper sides of the poles are hinged at the center connection assembly.

In one general aspect, the application discloses a data visualization method in which at least two retrieved data tables are associated based on a selection of at least one common field. A visualization is displayed for data from a first of the tables and input for query devices is received to filter data for a second of the tables. The displayed visualization for the first table can then be updated in response to the received query device input for the second table based on the created association.

The present invention relates to an agricultural robot system having a laser beam generator to cut peduncles or thin blossoms and, more particularly, to an agricultural robot system for recognizing fruits, flowers, or flower buds from camera input images and then scanning laser beams to cut peduncles or thin blossoms (burn or cure flowers or flower buds), thereby speeding up the operation, and the non-contact operation prevents damage to crops and contamination by viruses and germs and saves on labor.

The invention relates to an excavator or to a machine for material transfer comprising an element movable via at least one hydraulic cylinder. In accordance with the invention, one or more hydraulic cylinders are additionally hinged to the element, with the additional hydraulic cylinder(s) being connected to one or more hydraulic accumulators.

The invention discloses a personal identity identification method based on hand shapes, which adopts an imaging device to obtain human hand images, and obtaining personal character description through computer analyzing and processing, and achieving personal identity identification. The concentrate implementation step comprises the following steps: firstly, adopting an imaging device to obtain hand shape images, secondly, extracting hand shape outlines on the hand shape images, thirdly, extracting hand shape characteristic points according to the hand shape outlines, fourthly, forming hand shape characteristic vectors according to the hand shape characteristic points, fifthly, matching hand shape characteristics according to the hand shape characteristic vectors. The personal identity identification method is mainly characterized in of simple algorithm, high received degree of a tester and stable performance, which is easy to achieve multi-modality identification. The personal identity identification method is particularly suitable for the occasions of a gate inhibition and the like.

A Powered Lower Bobbin Feed (“PLBF”) system is disclosed for improving the operation of deflector type rotary braiding machines, such as the Wardwell Rapid Braider. The PLBF eliminates or reduces the impulsive tension spikes set up by the deflection and feed process in current rotary braiding machines by uniquely controlling the lower bobbin filament feed. These tension spikes result from: the rapid rotational acceleration and deceleration required of the lower bobbin as a result of the feed process; the lever arm tension control and bobbin ratchet mechanism; and the shape of the filament deflector surface. Such failure limits the operating speed of rotary braiding machines, the minimum size of filament that can be braided effectively, or the ability to maintain the quality of the braid produced. By eliminating or reducing these spikes, the PLBF therefore can increase the working speed of circular braiding machines and improve the uniformity of braided filaments generated by such machines at a given speed. In the preferred embodiment, the PLBF comprises: a slip ring designed to provide power to the lower bobbins; a variable speed powered lower bobbin concept; a feedback control system for the bobbins to assure bobbin feed matches braid consumption; and an improved, more contoured, deflector surface to minimize feed tension spikes. The new contour can be created: by retrofitting existing deflectors with a spline; or, by making new deflectors that incorporate the overall contour of a retrofitted deflector.

A container comprising a frame conforming to ISO intermodal container dimensions, a hopper attached within the frame; the hopper defining a chute having a first opening and a second opening, at least one door pivotally attached to the hopper proximal to the second opening; at least one gate assembly attached to the at least one door; a connector apparatus panel mounted to the frame; and at least one actuating fluid or electrical line connected between the at least one gate and the connector apparatus panel. An alternative embodiment includes at least one air tank connected to the container and filled through an air transfer system and a plunger system to cause actuation of container doors for releasing of materials into a second receptacle and where the air transfer and plunger systems reside partially on a rough terrain container handler vehicle.

The invention relates generally to a method and system for monitoring traffic events at a predetermined location, using a temporary video camera set up to record traffic movements through an intersection or other location along a road. The method preferably comprises taking a video recording of the location, and then sending the recording to a foreign country where the recording can be reviewed manually at a reduced cost. To facilitate an accurate and consistent review of the recording, the invention preferably uses “event lines” that can be superimposed on the video monitor, wherein the event lines help determine when a vehicle has passed through an intersection, i.e., when a recordable traffic event occurs. The system also preferably uses a computer-operated program adapted to assist the operator in reviewing, verifying and summarizing the recorded information, wherein a particular key or keys can be pressed depending on the type of event to be indicated. The system is also able to identify the exact frame number of a recordable event that corresponds to an exact moment in real time, i.e., when the event actually occurred. A tripod-like apparatus for temporarily setting up a video camera in locations where no existing pole or structure is available, as well as a tamper-proof housing in which the video recording device can be temporarily mounted, can also be provided.

The invention relates to an automatic frequency tracking method and a system for an ultrasonic transducer. A direct digital frequency synthesizer is used as a signal source, wherein the direct digital frequency synthesizer can be an independent integrated chip and also be achieved by the method that a digital part of a DDS is integrated in a site programmable logical element FPGA and then a digital-analog converter is additionally added. The design of the invention adopts a frequency sweeping and tracking policy, and an automatic frequency controller achieved by the programmable element controls the output frequency of the DDS according to a feedback signal sampled from the self transducer end so as to achieve the full digitization automatic frequency tracking and ensure that the ultrasonic transducer work near a resonance point all the time to obtain the optimal efficiency. A phase comparator utilizes a trigger to give out the arriving time difference of two riser edge signals of two input signals I ph and V ph aiming to the sensitive characteristics of the riser edge signals, and the sequence of the riser edge signals of the two input signals I ph and V ph is given out by a Dirrect pin.

The invention relates to an intelligent mechanical arm of a punch press. In the invention, a horizontal movement mechanism of the mechanical arm is transmitted by adopting a stepper motor and a linear ball screw; a mechanical arm rolling-over mechanism is transmitted by adopting a stepper motor and a gear, connected by a rolling-over spindle and rolled over by a driving arm, and the driving arm is provided with the mechanical horizontal movement mechanism which rolls over together; the mechanical horizontal movement mechanism is transmitted by adopting a servo motor and a planetary reducer; an executing end rotating movement mechanism is transmitted by a stepper motor and a synchronizing wheel, an executing part is a vacuum sucking disc, and the executing end rotating movement mechanism is arranged on the arm of the horizontal movement mechanism; a vertical movement mechanism is transmitted by adopting a stepper motor, a pair of bevel gears, a ball screw and a screw nut sleeve; and the horizontal movement mechanism, the rolling movement mechanism and the executing end rotating movement mechanism are all arranged on the screw nut sleeve of the vertical movement mechanism. The invention adopts a servo system in the aspect of electrical control to ensure that the running speed of the machine is improved, electricity is saved, and the effects of energy saving and environmental protection are achieved.

Drive system, especially for a motor vehicle, with a drive assembly, especially an internal combustion engine (1), an electric machine (4) and an antislip control, in which the (one) electric machine (4) is designed such that it can produce a reduction of drive slip, in particular by braking action and / or-when the electric machine (4) is acting as a coupling-by clutch slip action.

A container comprising a frame conforming to ISO intermodal container dimensions, a hopper attached within the frame; the hopper defining a chute having a first opening and a second opening, at least one door pivotally attached to the hopper proximal to the second opening; at least one gate assembly attached to the at least one door; a connector apparatus panel mounted to the frame; and at least one actuating fluid or electrical line connected between the at least one gate and the connector apparatus panel. An alternative embodiment includes at least one air tank connected to the container and filled through an air transfer system and a plunger system to cause actuation of container doors for releasing of materials into a second receptacle and where the air transfer and plunger systems reside partially on a rough terrain container handler vehicle.

The invention discloses a full automatic biochemical analysis method. A serial of reaction vessels move to make at least one reaction vessel passing through an optical measuring channel in the work period of holding prior sample sampling operation on a serial of reaction vessels arranging in a ring shape to the next sample sampling operation, moreover, within the working period, making a serial of reaction vessels to stop adding sample in midway. A first reagent adding position and a sample adding position in spacing distribution orderly are arranged in the moving route journey of a serial of reaction vessels, when a serial of reaction vessels stop for adding the sample, adding the sample to the reaction vessels in the sample adding position; when stopping in the midway, adding the first reagent to the reaction vessel positioned in the first reagent adding position, moreover in relation to each reaction vessel, the working period of adding the sample lags the working period of adding the first reagent. The method can reduce the cross pollution of reagent and improve the working speed.

A method for precise working of material, particularly organic tissue, comprises the step of providing laser pulses with a pulse length between 50 fs and 1 ps and with a pulse frequency from 50 kHz to 1 MHz and with a wavelength between 600 and 2000 nm for acting on the material to be worked. Apparatus, in accordance with the invention, for precise working of material, particularly organic tissue comprising a pulsed laser, wherein the laser has a pulse length between 50 fs and 1 ps and with a pulse frequency of from 50 kHz to 1 MHz is also described.

The invention provides a successive approximation register analog-digital converter which comprises a digital-analog conversion unit, a comparison unit, a successive approximation logic control unit, a shift register and decoding unit and a clock generation unit. The successive approximation register analog-digital converter also comprises a signal feedback unit. An input terminal of the signal feedback unit connects with an output terminal of the comparison unit. An output terminal of the signal feedback unit connects with an input terminal of the successive approximation logic control unit. The signal feedback unit receives a comparison result outputted by the comparison unit, generates a feedback signal, outputs the feedback signal to the successive approximation logic control unit to trigger the successive approximation logic control unit to control the shift register and decoding unit to carry out shift motion, a problem that a whole analog-digital converter has a segment of idle time after a traditional successive approximation analog-digital converter compares unit latch difference signals is avoided, and a work speed of the successive approximation analog-digital converter is effective raised.

The invention relates to the calculation of 2D images from a 3D model, wherein the 2D images may be generated on a computer device and stored on a server for subsequent display on a client device.

Process for producing a structured metal layer on a substrate body, in which either a structured bonding layer is applied to the substrate body, in order for a metal foil or a metal powder to be fixed on this bonding layer, or in which a metal foil or a metal layer is applied to the entire surface of a substrate body made from a plastics material and is pressed onto the substrate body with the aid of a structured, heated ram and fixed by a subsequent setting of the substrate body. The metal layer is structured by mechanical removal of those regions of the metal foil or of the metal powder which are not joined to the adhesive or to the substrate body.

The present disclosure is directed to a fluid cooled ultrasonic surgical instrument and related systems and methods of use therefor. In some embodiments, the disclosed ultrasonic surgical instrument is adapted for used within an insufflated cavity or pneumoperitoneum of a patient. The instrument includes a housing having an elongate shaft, a waveguide disposed at a distal end of the shaft, a coolant inlet port defined in an outer surface of the housing, and a coolant pump disposed within the housing and configured to move coolant from the coolant inlet port to the waveguide. During use, insufflation gas from within the pneumoperitoneum is drawn into the instrument shaft by the coolant pump, and blown over the waveguide to provide cooling. The delivery of ultrasonic energy and activation of the pump may be controlled by a processor in response to user input and waveguide temperature.

The present invention discloses a quick three-dimensional sampling method for physical data of a building. The present invention adopts a miniature unmanned aircraft to load corresponding types of sensing devices, data recording devices and information returning devices, etc., so as to acquire the physical data (intensity of sound, audio, temperature, humidity, illuminance, light color, gas components, electromagnetic field intensity, air-ion concentration, radiation strength, etc.) and carry out round trip flight in space and continuously acquire the physical data at each point of the path, and position the miniature aircraft by a photogrametry technology. The method concretely comprises the steps of: selection of the miniature unmanned aircraft for indoor flight, selection of sensing devices or sensors for sampling the physical data of the building, establishment of a system synchronous clock, sampling of the physical data of the building and accurate spatial positioning for the sampling points by a close-range photogrammetry method. Since the aircraft is fast in moving speed and is not restricted by the ground movement condition, the isochronism of the data can be ensured even if the number of the spatial sampling is largely increased than that of the ground operations.

The invention belongs to the agricultural machinery field and relates to an agricultural mechanical apparatus and system. With the agricultural mechanical apparatus and system adopted, the problem that agricultural machinery cannot perform automatic operation can be solved. According to the agricultural mechanical apparatus and system, electric energy, motors and tracks are adopted to perform automatic operation; operation and work which are required by an operation area can be automatically and orderly completed according to the shape feature of the operation area or / and the crops of the operation area and an operation mode required by the operation area or / and the crops of the operation area; one such agricultural mechanical apparatus can be driven and controlled to complete various operation of the full-process management of plough, farming and harvest of the crops; and one or more agricultural mechanical apparatuses can be driven and controlled to complete various operation of thefull-process management of plough, farming and harvest of the crops.

A transfer robot includes a swivel base pivotable about a vertical axis, a hand for holding a plate-like work placed thereon, and a linear transfer mechanism supporting the hand and provided on the swivel base. The transfer mechanism is designed to move the hand forward and backward along a horizontal linear path. The hand is provided with a front stopper for checking a front edge of the work. The swivel base is provided with a work holder contacting a rear edge of the work when the hand is moved to a retracted position on the linear path.