The STM8T14x capacitive sensors open up a new dimension in capacitive sensing by detecting user proximity up to a few centimeters. This is a key feature for many endapplications such as personal navigation devices (PNDs) or stove tops which are equipped with backlighting that switches on as soon as a user is detected. Proximity detectors are also implemented in white goods, automotive devices, ...

This article describes the construction of the FR-3 appliance classically used in cases of Class III malocclusion characterized by maxillary skeletal retrusion. Included is a description of proper impression technique, construction bite registration, preparation of the work models, and a complete description of the fabrication of the FR-3 appliance. Specific steps in the clinical management of ...

This paper presents the design of a procedural framework for an electronic market mediation service based on the adjusted-winner procedure for fair division. The main benefit of applying this procedure is that mutually beneficial agreements can be reached with minimal effort by the

This paper builds on the previous paper by the author, where a relationship between Zhedanov’s algebra AW (3) and the double affine Hecke algebra (DAHA) corresponding to the Askey–Wilson polynomials was established. It is shown here that the spherical subalgebra of this DAHA is isomorphic to AW (3) with an additional relation that the Casimir operator equals an explicit constant. A similar resu...

Power management in homes and offices requires appliance usage prediction when the future user requests are not available. The randomness and uncertainties associated with an appliance usage make the prediction of appliance usage from energy consumption data a non-trivial task. A general model for prediction at the appliance level is still lacking. In this work, we propose to enrich learning al...

The loss of multiple primary molars in the primary or transitional dentition will, in many instances, lead to disturbances of the developing dentition. To prevent this, an appliance can be constructed to maintain the relationship of the remaining teeth and to guide the eruption of the developing teeth. Traditionally, the treatment of choice for maxillary loss is the placement of a Nance applian...

This retrospective cephalometric study compares the treatment effects produced in 40 patients treated with the Twin-block appliance to those seen in a matched sample of 40 children treated with the FR-2 appliance of Fränkel and to changes undergone in 40 untreated Class II controls from The University of Michigan Elementary and Secondary School Growth Study. The average starting ages for the Tw...

Network Appliance recently began shipping a new kind of network server called an NFS file server appliance, which is a dedicated server whose sole function is to provide NFS file service. The file system requirements for an NFS appliance are different from those for a general-purpose UNIX system, both because an NFS appliance must be optimized for network file access and because an appliance mu...

Objectives Tooth rotation is one of the most prevalent dental anomalies. Early management of rotated teeth would prevent possible occlusal interferences. The purpose of this case report was to introduce a fixed-removable appliance, which can efficiently correct severely rotated anterior teeth in a short duration of time in mixed dentition period. Case A 7-year-old boy with a Class I malocclusi...

Multivariate models with multiple linear regression (MLR), artificial neural network (ANN), and k-nearest neighbors (KNN) were developed to predict the modulus of rupture Pinus sylvestris structural timber. The aim this study was develop compare these obtained from resonance ultrasound tests, static elasticity different measured wood feature. Resonance tests performed in three vibration modes (...