Abstract:
The present invention introduces an arrangement and a method for measuring rheometric parameters of a fluid (22) quantitatively with a disposable probe (21, 21', 21 "). The probe (21, 21', 21") may be hermetically sealed and it can be fully immersed within even opaque fluid. A magnetic field angle sensor (18, 18', 18") measures the change of an angle of the probe (21, 21', 21") resulting from an instantly changed external magnetic field. The external magnetic field can be created by two pairs of orthogonally placed coils (12a-d, 12") or by some other means capable to create a rotating magnetic field within the sample with the probe (21, 21', 21 "). By using a modified Kelvin-Voigt or a modified Jeffreys model, the oscillation graph will reveal viscosity, elasticity or viscoelasticity of the examined fluid (22). The measurement can be parallelized by having an array of sample wells with probes (21') to be measured simultaneously, or by having a round-plated test platform for measuring the varying samples in a sequential fashion. There can also be individual magnetic field creation means (12") for each sample well with the probe 21", applying also an array of magnetic field angle sensors (18"). The measurements can be controlled by a PC (15) and with a special I/O module or coil driving means (13, 13', 13"), where the PC (15) can also be used to show the oscillation graphs and the rheometric parameter results to the user via a display (16).
Abstract:
A method and apparatus are disclosed for simulating the operation of a rechargeable battery. There is obtained (503, 553) a value for at least one parameter that describes an internal state of the battery. Said obtained value is used for calculating (504, 505, 554, 555) a prediction value for a characteristic of the battery that is observable outside the battery. These steps are repeated a multitude of times in order to simulate the operation of the battery over a certain period of time. A difference is detected (507, 556) between a calculated prediction value and a known value of a corresponding characteristic in a corresponding situation. The obtained value of said at least one parameter is corrected (507, 558) before a further prediction value calculating step by an amount that is proportional to said detected difference.
Abstract:
The present application relates to a self-healing, electrically conducting elastomer, comprising an electrically conducting phase comprising PEDOT:PSS, and an electrically insulating phase comprising a polyborosiloxane-based polymer. The present application also related to a method for manufacturing the self-healing, electrically conducting elastomer.
Abstract:
An assessment method is disclosed to determine at least one of macro-topology, milli-topology, micro-topology and nano-topology of at least one interface of at least two media using topology of the interface. Topology information of the interface is processed by performing segmentation of volume information of the obtained information from background information of the obtained information. Reference surface information is generated and information on voids is obtained and analyzed to provide multivalued surface shape information. Quantitative mapping of the information on voids is performed using the multivalued surface shape information for determining at least one of macro-topology, milli-topology, micro-topology and nano-topology of the interface.
Abstract:
The present application relates to a self-healing, electrically conducting elastomer, comprising an electrically conducting phase comprising PEDOT:PSS and an electrically insulating phase comprising a polyborosiloxane-based polymer and a polydimethylsiloxane-based polymer. The present application also relates to a method for manufacturing the self-healing, electrically conducting elastomer.
Abstract:
The present invention discloses a mechanism to initiate, establish, and maintain relay connectivity in a SmartBAN network while maintaining uninterrupted operations within the network. The present invention comprises the aspects of identifying and notifying an isolated node (401), initiating and establishing relay (402) connectivity, maintaining the relay (402) connectivity, and ending the relay (402) connectivity when this is desired by either a hub (104, 403), the isolated node (401) or the nominated relay node (402). Some new frame formats comprising several new Information Units are also defined.