2429 results about "Life span" patented technology

A system and method are provided for verifying data copies and reverifying the copies over the life span of media according to a verification policy. Characteristics of media and use of media are tracked to provide metrics which may be used to dynamically reevaluate and reassign verification policies to optimize media usage. Copies that fail verification operations may be repaired by repeating a storage operation for recent copies or by substituting a close temporal copy of the failed copy.

The present invention provides a novel anthracene derivatives and an organic electronic device using the same. The organic electronic device according to the present invention shows excellent properties in terms of efficiency, a driving voltage, and a life span.

The present invention relates to a lighting device using an LED. One embodiment of the invention provides a lamp-shaped LED lighting device that can replace a known lighting device. The lamp-shaped LED lighting device promptly emits the heat generated by an LED element, which influences the optical output and the lifespan of the LED lighting device, through a lamp-shaped frame with a heat-ventilation structure that facilitates air circulation. In addition, the lamp-shaped LED lighting device prevents glare from an LED light source by using a lateral reflecting member, a diffusion lens and a diffusion cover and diffuses the light from the light source widely without optical attenuation. Another embodiment of the invention provides a tube and panel-shaped LED lighting devices that can be replaced with a previous tube-shaped fluorescent light and a panel-shaped lighting device. The tube and panel-shaped LED lighting devices rapidly emit the heat generated by an LED element, which influences the optical output and the life span of the LED lighting device, through a tube and panel-shaped frame with a heat-sink structure. In addition, the tube and panel-shaped LED lighting devices prevent glare from the LED light source by optically arranging a curved reflecting plate, a diffusion plate and a diffusion window which include a diffusion lens at the upper portion of the LED element. Furthermore the tube and panel-shaped LED lighting devices diffuse the light from the LED light source widely without optical attenuation.

An ultrasound probe for diagnostic medical ultrasound imaging, including an ultrasound transducer and a circuit having a plurality of states to limit the use of the ultrasound probe. Ultrasound probe use can be limited based on a unique identification number (e.g., selected by means of electrically programmable fuses) assigned to each ultrasound probe. Alternatively, the ultrasound system software monitors and updates the number of times that the ultrasound probe has been used. Another aspect of the invention is directed to an ultrasound system, including an ultrasound probe with multiple states, a circuit to program and to receive state data from the ultrasound probe and interpret the state data, and a cable to communicate state data between the ultrasound probe and the processor. Another aspect of the invention is directed to a method for using a limited use ultrasound probe, including the steps of determining the state of a circuit in the limited use ultrasound probe and determining if the ultrasound probe can be used.

A system and method are provided for verifying data copies and reverifying the copies over the life span of media according to a verification policy. Characteristics of media and use of media are tracked to provide metrics which may be used to dynamically reevaluate and reassign verification policies to optimize media usage. Copies that fail verification operations may be repaired by repeating a storage operation for recent copies or by substituting a close temporal copy of the failed copy.

A LED sunken lamp includes a case and a lighting assembly. The case includes a lamp shade and a case seat. The lamp shade is wedged in the case seat. The lighting assembly also is wedged in the case seat and includes at least a LED lamp and a circuit board that are electrically connected. The case seat can be disassembled to facilitate wedging of the lamp shade and the lighting assembly in the case seat. The case seat also has a plurality of radiation fins to disperse heat energy generated by the LED lamp when in use to increase the life span of the LED lamp.

An electrode for a cardiac lead and method of making the same are provided. The electrode includes an electrode member and a coating applied to the electrode member. A method of fabricating a high impedance cardiac lead electrode is provided. The method includes the steps of providing an electrode member and coating a first portion of the electrode member with an electrically insulating material and placing a tubular mask or shield over the electrode. Portions of the insulating material are removed to expose selected areas of the electrode. The second or exposed portion enhances the impedance of the electrode, resulting in power savings and extended life spans for implantable stimulation and sensing devices. Exemplary materials for the coating includes diamond-like carbon and sapphire.

An electrode for a cardiac lead and method of making the same are provided. The electrode includes an electrode member and a coating applied to the electrode member. A method of fabricating a high impedance cardiac lead electrode is provided. The method includes the steps of providing an electrode member and coating a first portion of the electrode member with an electrically insulating material and placing a tubular mask or shield over the electrode. Portions of the insulating material are removed to expose selected areas of the electrode. The second or exposed portion enhances the impedance of the electrode, resulting in power savings and extended life spans for implantable stimulation and sensing devices. Exemplary materials for the coating includes diamond-like carbon and sapphire.

A method for determining the condition assessment and residual life span of bridge cables based on a parametric statistical model. The method includes random sampling of individual cable wires, mechanically testing the sampled wires, determining the probability of broken and cracked wires and the ultimate strength of cracked wires using fracture toughness and imputing the above data to simulate stress-strain curves for each wire in the cable, applying strain increments until reaching ultimate elongation. Assessing remaining service life of the cable by determining the rate of change of broken wires detected over a time frame, measuring the rate of change of fracture toughness over said time frame, and applying the rates of change to a time-dependent degradation prediction model.

Batteries with high energy and high capacity are described that have a long cycle life upon cycling at a moderate discharge rate. Specifically, the batteries may have a room temperature fifth cycle discharge specific energy of at least about 175 Wh / kg discharged at a C / 3 discharge rate from 4.2V to 2.5V. Additionally, the batteries can maintain at least about 70% discharge capacity at 1000 cycles relative to the fifth cycle, with the battery being discharged from 4.2V to 2.5V at a C / 2 rate from the fifth cycle through the 1000th cycle. In some embodiment, the positive electrode of the battery comprises a lithium intercalation composition with optional metal fluoride coating. Stabilizing additive maybe added to the electrolyte of the battery to further improve the battery performance. The batteries are particularly suitable for use in electric vehicles.

The present invention provides an organic light emitting device comprising a first electrode, a second electrode, and one or more organic material layers disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode, and having an excellent life-span property by changing a dipole moment of a compound comprised in the organic material layers.

The invention discloses a prediction method for a life cycle of a battery. The prediction method comprises the following steps: drawing a curve of the number of discharge and capacity fading rate; determining a function model of the capacity fading rate Qloss of the battery and the number of discharge N of the battery; substituting data of a certain impact factor impacting the life of the battery into the function model, wherein Qloss is 50-80 percent of the nominal capacity of the battery; calculating to obtain the expected cycle period N of the battery. According to the prediction method disclosed by the invention, as long as little cyclic test is performed on the battery, the residual life of the battery can be judged, and therefore, the test time is greatly shortened and the test cost is greatly reduced; the objective condition of capacity fading during the actual use process of the battery can be truly and comprehensively described, the life and the residual life of the battery can be obtained, the performance of the battery can be helped to be determined, and the life of the battery is prolonged. As the established model is universal, the prediction method disclosed by the invention is suitable for establishing life fading models of various storage batteries.

The invention provides methods and compositions for modulating the life span of eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells and for protecting cells against certain stresses, e.g., heatshock. One method comprises modulating the flux of the NAD+ salvage pathway in the cell, e.g., by modulating the level or activity of one or more proteins selected from the group consisting of NPT1, PNC1, NMA1 and NMA2. Another method comprises modulating the level of nicotinamide in the cell.

The invention is directed to a stationary bicycle which has load-providing components allowing for fine-tuned adjustment of the selected load. The load providing components are made of relatively simple mechanical components so as to increase the reliability, reduce the maintenance and provide a relatively smooth cycling feel. In addition, the invention is directed to a stationary bicycle which is manufactured using specific materials and processes so as to provide for a reliable product having a relatively long life cycle characterized by reliable functioning. Furthermore, the stationary bicycle of the invention comprises a design which allows for ergonomic fine tuning of the relative positioning between the various components thereof so as to provide ergonomic adjustments thereby reducing the risk of injury to the body of the individual and allowing for a more efficient workout.

Degradation of the lubricant due to contamination of the lubricant with wear particles or moisture, which greatly affects the service life of rolling bearings, can be detected in a cost-effective manner through the use of a resonance frequency band signal or high-frequency signal of an accelerometer, and the service life of a rolling bearing can be estimated with high precision at an early stage on the basis of the detected state of the wear particles and lubricant. Provided is a method comprising baseline data acquisition means for obtaining vibration signals by using an accelerometer 4 and using a testing device to acquire resonance frequency band signals detectable at the highest sensitivity, for each specification such as model number, manufacturer name, and other specifications for a rolling bearing 3 as pertains to the relationship between the state of wear particle penetration in a rolling bearing 3 and the vibration / bearing service life, and to lubricant degradation and vibration / bearing service life; measurement means whereby an accelerometer 4 is used to obtain vibration signals for the rolling bearing 3 whose remaining service life is being assessed and which resides on a fan, a pump, or another rotating device 1, 2, for the purpose of measuring resonance frequency band signals detectable at the highest sensitivity; and determination means for estimating the state of wear particle penetration and the state of lubricant degradation of the diagnostic rolling bearing 3, and computing the remaining service life of the diagnostic rolling bearing 3 by using measurement values obtained by the measurement means, determination results of the bearing specification determination means, and data obtained by the baseline data acquisition means.

The invention discloses a CNN and LSTM-based rolling bearing residual service life prediction method, and relates to the field of rolling bearing life prediction. The method aims to solve the problemthat residual service life (RUL) prediction of a rolling bearing is difficult in two modes of performance degradation gradual change faults and sudden faults. The method comprises the following stepsof: firstly, carrying out FFT (Fast Fourier Transform) on an original vibration signal of the rolling bearing, then carrying out normalization processing on a frequency domain amplitude signal obtained by preprocessing, and taking the frequency domain amplitude signal as the input of a CNN (Convolutional Neural Network); The CNN is used for automatically extracting data local abstract informationto mine deep features, and the problem that a traditional feature extraction method depends too much on expert experience is avoided. the deep features are input into an LSTM network, a trend quantitative health index is constructed, and a failure threshold value is determined at the same time; And finally, smoothing processing is carried out by using a moving average method, eliminating local oscillation, and a future failure moment is predicted by using polynomial curve fitting to realize rolling bearing RUL prediction. And the prediction result can be well close to the real life value.

The invention relates to the technical field of lithium battery parameter determination methods, in particular to a lithium battery cycle life quick testing method. The method includes the steps of step 1, determining charge state interval for cycle life quick testing according to polarization voltage characteristics of a battery sample, step 2, carrying out a battery cycle life quick test to obtain cycle life test experimental data, step 3, carrying out cycle life mathematic model deduction in partial charge interval, step 4, establishing cycle life deduction mathematic models in 0-100% charge interval, step 5, obtaining a cycle life formula of a battery in the 0-100% charge interval, and step 6, estimating the cycle life of the tested battery. The lithium battery cycle life quick testing method overcomes the defects that time for conventional testing is long, and difference between an accelerated cycle life testing method and the reality is large, and shortens design, development and testing periods of batteries.

A sports stick exhibiting a superior strength to weight ratio. The sports stick design allows for decreased flexure, increased rigidity and increased durability, which lend to greater generation of force, accuracy, reliability and longer life expectancy. The sports stick utilizes aerodynamic features in order to achieve an exposed truss like structure which permits airflow through the internal sections of the shaft which creates greater shaft acceleration and velocity. The sports stick also affords enhanced strength in the direction of a shot and receipt of a pass. The sports stick also provides for channeling away of fluids throughout the length of the stick. The sports stick also provides a system wherein weight can be regulated in multiple regions throughout by utilizing removable or fixed weighted elements or by sizing of cutaways strategically designed to be placed in a certain area of the stick, depending on player handling preference.

An electrode for a cardiac lead and method of making the same are provided. The electrode includes an electrode member and a coating applied to the electrode member. The coating is composed of an electrically insulating material and covers a first portion of the exterior of the electrode member while leaving a preselected second portion thereof exposed. The second or exposed portion enhances the impedance of the electrode, resulting in power savings and extended life spans for implantable stimulation and sensing devices. Exemplary materials for the coating includes diamond-like carbon and sapphire.

The design of a compact, high-efficiency, high-flux capable compact-accelerator fusion neutron generator (FNG) is discussed. FNG's can be used in a variety of industrial analysis applications to replace the use of radioisotopes which pose higher risks to both the end user and national security. High efficiency, long lifetime, and high power-handling capability are achieved though innovative target materials and ion source technology. The device can be scaled up for neutron radiography applications, or down for borehole analysis or other compact applications. Advanced technologies such as custom neutron output energy spectrum, pulsing, and associated particle imaging can be incorporated.

The invention discloses a hydraulic-drive four-leg robot. The modular hydraulic-drive four-leg robot has the advantages that the hydraulic-drive four-leg robot is good in dynamic balance and high in topographical adaptability, loading capacity and cost performance, and is in a modular and bionic structural design, four leg shapes can be switched over by means of quickly assembling and disassembling subassemblies, the modular hydraulic-drive four-leg robot is multipurpose, and merits and shortcomings of various leg shapes are verified by experiments at a physical prototype stage; each single leg is provided with two leg sections, has three degrees of freedom and comprises a hip joint and thigh assembly, a knee joint and shank assembly and a side sway assembly; a side sway and connecting block combining form is adopted for each thigh portion according to a bionic principle, so that sufficient rigidity and strength are guaranteed, the hydraulic-drive four-leg robot can bear a load stably while the weight of the robot is reduced to the greatest extent, and sufficient activity space for hydraulic cylinders is guaranteed; shank portions comprise foot-end rubber pads and passive retractable bidirectional spring shock absorption mechanisms, and instant impact force generated when the robot is in contact with the ground can be effectively buffered and absorbed under multiple shock absorption actions; problems of limited service lives of components and vulnerability of electronic elements such as foot-end force sensors due to the fact that impact force disappears and springs are rebounded quickly when an existing robot leaves the ground can be solved by the aid of the bidirectional spring mechanisms.

A nitride-based light-emitting device and a method of manufacturing the same. The light-emitting device includes a substrate, and an n-cladding layer, an active layer, a p-cladding layer, a grid cell layer and an ohmic contact layer sequentially formed on the substrate. The grid cell layer has separated, conducting particle type cells with a size of less than 30 micrometers buried in the ohmic contact layer. The nitride-based light-emitting device and the method of manufacturing the same improve the characteristics of ohmic contact on the p-cladding layer, thereby increasing luminous efficiency and life span of the device while simplifying a manufacturing process by omitting an activation process after wafer growth.

Disclosed is a cage for breeding laboratory animals. The laboratory animal breeding cage can detachably couple a lid to a body of the cage in a simple manner. Further, by virtue of a double filter mounted in the lid, the laboratory animals can be bred under both positive and negative pressure. Furthermore, by virtue of a double safety valve, the inside and the outside of the cage can be doubly air-blocked. The cage can be conveniently washed an managed, the cause of failure is eliminated and a life span of the cage is lengthened, and the efficiency in breeding and controlling the laboratory animals are enhanced.

An apparatus for controlling lifespan of interaction requests includes a processor and a memory, the memory storing instructions that when executed by the processor cause the processor to detect when an interaction request is being initiated for send from a communications appliance, server, or system, activate an interface on the appliance, server, or system for configuring a time to live (TTL) for the interaction request, cause, via the configuration, the interaction request to expire if not answered within the TTL life span, and cause, via the configuration, the TTL constraint applied to the interaction request to be lifted if the interaction is answered within the TTL life span.

A kind of electric cable insulated state monitor and use life manage system in electric technology field, it includes: data collection module, data analysis module, data-base module, image display module and report manage module, the data collection module takes charge to collect the cable insulated monitor data, and sends the monitor module to the data analysis module and image display module, save the monitor data in data-base module at the same time; the data analysis module pre-processes and analyzes the cable insulated monitor data after receiving them, judges the insulation and residual life of cable by combining with the related data, saves the judge result in data-base module and sends it to the image display module; the data-base module memory the monitor data and judge result; the image display module display electric net image and monitor data; the report manage module read the monitor data and judge result saved in the data-base module. This invention analyzes data largely, the covered information is abundant, it advanced the judge precision and effect.

A method for continuously monitoring the working condition of a heat recovery steam generator (“HRSG”) using infrared thermography, comprising the steps of identifying target locations inside the HRSG, positioning one or more infrared cameras to continuously monitor and record the temperature at each target location, generating continuous thermographic images corresponding to selected components and locations at each target locations, comparing the continuous thermographic images to corresponding, stored base line images and generating a set of comparative data reports in real time for each target location in order to predict the life span or potential failure of HRSG components.

The invention relates to a method for predicting the life of a solid tantalum electrolytic capacitor, which comprises the following steps of: 1, collecting current degradation data; 2, determining a degradation track model and a degradation accelerating model; 3, extrapolating the degradation track model to obtain the pseudo-failure life of each sample; 4, performing hypothesis test of pseudo-life distribution and the estimation of unknown parameters; 5, determining the relation of population parameters of the pseudo-life distribution and a stress level; 6 estimating the population parameters of the life distribution of a tantalum capacitor under the normal stress by extrapolating; and 7, determining the average life and reliability curve of the tantalum capacitor. The method has novel concept and simple programs and does not need life tests, the test time can be shorted, the test cost can be saved, and the problem of disharmony between the prediction of the conventional life and engineering is solved, so the method has wide application prospect in the technical field of life prediction.

The invention discloses a streetlight network control method, comprising the steps of: immediately turning on a streetlight when the streetlight acquires a vehicle passing condition and measures a measured vehicle speed signal through a signal acquisition unit; meanwhile, commanding a plurality of streetlights ahead to be turned on for several seconds according to a preset corresponding value between the vehicle speed and the number of the turned-on streetlights ahead as well as a preset corresponding value between the vehicle speed and the light-on time; and turning off the streetlight after the vehicle runs through the streetlight. Meanwhile, by monitoring ambient brightness, vehicle traffic flow and ambient humidity and regulating the illumination brightness of the streetlight, invalid illumination is avoided. The control method disclosed by the invention has the advantages that the proper illumination brightness can be provided by the streetlights according to specific environments in bustling downtown areas and solitude road sections, and the electricity can be saved by 30%; and the method is completely adopted in the solitude road sections, the electricity can be saved by 70% in average and 90% at most. If an LED light source is adopted, the service life of the streetlight can be prolonged by 5 times.