Abstract:
The process is characterised in that it comprises at least one sol-gel layer with a maximum thickness of 800 nm, where said sol-gel layer comprises nanoparticles with a laminar crystal structure, and where each sol-gel layer is obtained from a silicon alkoxide solution; preparation of a dispersion that comprises at least one type of particles with a spherical, fibrillar or laminar morphology, and a laminar crystal structure, wherein at least one of the dimensions, thickness or diameter, of said particles is less than 400 nm; addition of the dispersion prepared to the solution; deposition of the suspension on said substrate; thermal treatment of the substrate; and, in the case of multilayer coatings, optionally, the addition of high-dimensional particles and repetition of the steps, provided that the thermal treatment of the last layer, or outer layer, is performed at a temperature equal to or greater than that of the preceding layer. The invention also relates to the sol-gel coating thus obtained.The present invention solves the problem of contraction in the densification of high-thickness sol-gel coatings and, moreover, provides a process for obtaining a sol-gel coating useful for ceramic surfaces with a large size and/or complex shapes.
Abstract:
A process for preparing a toner comprising a binder resin and a colorant, wherein the binder resin comprises a polyester resin having an acid value greater than 5 mg KOH/g, the process comprising: providing an aqueous dispersion of polyester resin particles stabilized by an ionic surfactant and then associating the polyester resin particles.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a method for speech signal analysis, modification and synthesis comprising a phase for the location of analysis windows by means of an iterative process for the determination of the phase of the first sinusoidal component and comparison between the phase value of said component and a predetermined value, a phase for the selection of analysis frames corresponding to an allophone and readjustment of the duration and the fundamental frequency according to certain thresholds and a phase for the generation of synthetic speech from synthesis frames taking the information of the closest analysis frame as spectral information of the synthesis frame and taking as many synthesis frames as periods that the synthetic signal has. The method allows a coherent location of the analysis windows within the periods of the signal and the exact generation of the synthesis instants in a manner synchronous with the fundamental period.
Abstract:
Different sharpness values are assigned to different digital zoom levels for generation of preview images from cropped images, where the dimensions of the cropped images correspond to the different digital zoom levels.
Abstract:
A system for automatically monitoring provisioning in a DSL network is disclosed. The system is operable to query network elements in the DSL network for information related to the provisioning of DSL services. Thereafter, the system analyzes the information to identify points of delay and/or failure in the provisioning process. If a delay exceeds a threshold value, an administrator is notified.
Abstract:
CAPROP (Tools Hood): It is a tool box located at the top rear of the cart. The intention is to equip it with the necessary tools to make it independent. The flap covering the CAPROP tool box opens and is secured with a doble leg hinge, exposing different attachments, deployed in their particular spaces. The flap of the tool box closes with a twist lock with key. It has a night work led bulb inside and a red emergency light on top of the flap outside. All those tools within CAPROP are necessary to solve different emergency situation. Behind each tools pocket is a 10 foot piece of nylon rope. Inside the drawer are a pair of gloves, a first aid kit, a tire repair kit and a clean cloth. The uses of golf carts has been on the rise given their low cost maintenance and its accessibility in rural areas. It is used frequently by disabled persons.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a method for speech signal analysis, modification and synthesis comprising a phase for the location of analysis windows by means of an iterative process for the determination of the phase of the first sinusoidal component and comparison between the phase value of said component and a predetermined value, a phase for the selection of analysis frames corresponding to an allophone and readjustment of the duration and the fundamental frequency according to certain thresholds and a phase for the generation of synthetic speech from synthesis frames taking the information of the closest analysis frame as spectral information of the synthesis frame and taking as many synthesis frames as periods that the synthetic signal has. The method allows a coherent location of the analysis windows within the periods of the signal and the exact generation of the synthesis instants in a manner synchronous with the fundamental period.
Abstract:
It is characterised in that it comprises creating with computing means a multidimensional profile of a user including at least a prediction of behaviour of said user and a characterisation of social influence of said user, said prediction of behaviour comprising: a) applying predictive models to individual factors; b) calculating influence received by said user from a social circle, said calculation based at least on previous events and Social Network Analysis Information, said previous events referred to behaviour or behaviours previously adopted by members of said social circle; and said characterisation of social influence comprising simulating a determined behaviour in said user and estimating the effect caused over at least part of said members of said social circle.
Abstract:
A lightning rod for blades of a wind turbine generator is attached to a corresponding blade, includes an exterior electrode of electric conductive material and mechanically resistant, preferably aluminium, separated by one or several isolating disks from an interior electrode, is connected through a mechanical or electric connector and the appropriate electric conductor to a conductor of the ground circuit, and is equipped with an LED battery and a probe for vibration control at the blade.