A trans axle includes motor generators (MG2, MG1 (MG1 is arranged behind MG2)) with central rotation axes of respective rotors arranged coaxially, a power split device arranged coaxially with the central rotation axis of a crank shaft and between motor generators (MG1, MG2), and a power control unit controlling the motor generators (MG1, MG2). The power control unit is arranged such that a reactor...

The invention relates to a method for controlling the alertness of a human subject and a light source for use in this method and use of a light source for this method. The method comprises exposure of a human subject during an exposure period to suitable light radiation for suppression of a melatonin built-up or stimulation of a melatonin degradation. Melatonin is a sleep-hormone that can be used ...

The invention relates to a method for controlling the alertness of a human subject and a light source for use in this method and use of a light source for this method. The method comprises exposure of a human subject during an exposure period to suitable light radiation for suppression of a melatonin built-up or stimulation of a melatonin degradation. Melatonin is a sleep-hormone that can be used ...

The present invention is an display apparatus including: a display portion 100 that displays individual images IM1 and IM2 on the same screen; and a display control portion 10 that adjusts image quality of the individual images IM1 and IM2 as output conditions thereof to control visible ranges of the individual images IM1 and IM2. According to the present invention, the visible ranges can be chang...

A spectroscopy system (500) is provided which operates in the vacuum ultra-violet spectrum. More particularly, a system utilizing reflectometry techniques in the vacuum ultraviolet spectrum is provided for use in metrology applications. To ensure accurate and repeatable measurement, the environment of the optical paths (506, 508) is controlled to limit absorption effects of gases that may be prese...

An operating method is disclosed for a processing system that comprises multiple process modules each adapted to perform substantially the same process upon a substrate. During process module conditioning as a preparatory step for executing a required process recipe, each time one process module completes conditioning, successive transfer of unprocessed substrates from a cassette to the process mo...

Microencapsulated particles having improved resistance to moisture and extended release capabilities are produced by microencapsulating the particles in a film-forming, cross-linked, hydrolyzed polymer.

A protein comprises at least an antibody heavy chain variable region (VH) or an antibody light chain variable region (VL). Said antibody heavy chain variable region (VH) or antibody light chain variable region (VL) comprises a region specifically binding to gold of a substrate. The gold forms a portion of a surface of the substrate at K D = 3.0 × 10 -7 M or less. Further, the region specifically...

A digital video broadcast channel (C1,n) installation procedure accommodates frequency (F0,n) offsets in successive channels by searching in first a nominal range and then a range taking account of actual offset frequencies (F0,n) only.

An RFID reader control system and method is provided. A protocol for controlling an RFID reader and an RFID reader control unit of a mobile phone is defined. Messages, information, commands, responses, and notification are constructed and transmitted between the RFID reader and the RFID reader control unit.

An RFID reader control system and method is provided. A protocol for controlling an RFID reader and an RFID reader control unit of a mobile phone is defined. Messages, information, commands, responses, and notification are constructed and transmitted between the RFID reader and the RFID reader control unit.

The present invention provides a method of producing a solid oxide fuel cell, comprising the steps of: forming an anode support layer; applying an anode layer on the anode support layer; applying an electrolyte layer on the anode layer; and sintering the obtained structure; wherein the anode support layer and/or the anode layer comprises a composition comprising doped zirconia, doped ceria and/or ...

A transmitter generates a pilot having a constant time-domain envelope and a flat frequency spectrum based on a polyphase sequence. To generate a pilot IFDMA symbol, a first sequence of pilot symbols is formed based on the polyphase sequence and replicated multiple times to obtain a second sequence of pilot symbols. A phase ramp is applied to the second pilot symbol sequence to obtain a third sequ...

A transmitter generates a pilot having a constant time-domain envelope and a flat frequency spectrum based on a polyphase sequence. To generate a pilot IFDMA symbol, a first sequence of pilot symbols is formed based on the polyphase sequence and replicated multiple times to obtain a second sequence of pilot symbols. A phase ramp is applied to the second pilot symbol sequence to obtain a third sequ...

Spray head has a regulating body (36) formed as a cylindrical head having an oval cross-section and a central axis and arranged between the base surface (28) and the covering surface (30). The regulating body pivots about its central axis (38) so that nozzle slots (42, 44) is formed above or below the regulating body whose height can be adjusted by pivoting the regulating body about its central ax...

Methods and compositions for detection of microbial contaminants in peritoneal dialysis solutions are provided. The methods and compositions employ modified bioburden testing and the detection of peptidoglycan. A novel cause of aseptic peritonitis is provided-aseptic peritonitis associated with gram positive microbial contamination of a dialysis solution. Peptidoglycan is a major component of a gr...

A mesoporous silica structure having a plurality of mesopores includes a dendritic framework having mesopores. 90% or more of the mesopores observable in a 500 nm×500 nm area pass through the framework in a direction perpendicular to a longitudinal direction of the framework.

An apparatus for replacing a spinal disc which has a rail extending from the outer surface to connect the apparatus to the first vertebra. The rail extends a first distance from the outer surface adjacent a first end. The rail extends a second distance from the outer surface adjacent a second end. The second distance is greater than the first distance. In another aspect of the apparatus, the first...

Preparation of elemental halide (I) comprises contacting a mixture consisting of a material containing the element with carbon or carbon containing material under heating by means of an electromagnetic alternating field with a gas stream containing (under reaction conditions) gaseous halogen and/or gaseous halo compounds.

A sealing container capable of reliably and easily unsealed and satisfying contradictory requirements of perfectness of sealing and easiness of unsealing. In the sealing container in which a sealing film (15) is adhered to the upper surface of a flange (12) surrounding the opening of a plastic packaging container (11), a breaking section (19) having a separation line and a connection section is fo...