Abstract: Embodiments are directed to using hover information to pause transient user interface features. In one scenario, a computer system detects the presence of an object at or near the display surface of the computer system. The computer system identifies the location of the object relative to the display surface and determines, based on the identified location of the object, where the object will contact the display surface. The computer system also identifies transient user interface elements that are being displayed where the object is determined to contact the display surface and pauses the identified transient user interface elements.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dose control device adapted to be removably mounted onto an exterior peripheral surface of an injectable drug delivery device, the drug delivery device comprising a substantially elongate drug delivery body, at least one injectable drug held by the body, the body having a distal and proximal extremity, wherein the dose control device comprises a first component configured to fit and substantially encase at least a portion of an exterior peripheral surface of said drug delivery device, and located at a proximal extremity of said drug delivery device; a second component configured to fit and substantially encase a corresponding remaining unencased portion of the exterior peripheral surface of said drug delivery device, and also located at a proximal extremity of said drug delivery device; wherein said first component and said second component removably engage with each other to form a unit having a longitudinal bore that extends along a longitudinal axis of said drug delivery

Abstract: An infrared photodetector including a stack of layers on a substrate having an active area made of organic semiconductor materials capable of converting an infrared radiation into an electric signal and including, in said stack and/or on the substrate, a single layer at least partially filtering visible light.

Abstract: Electronic reading devices provide readers with text on a display, and enhancements to their functionality and efficiency are discussed herein. Text is provided to the reader in an enhanced contrast mode that highlights the active word and line of the text as well as words of interest in the text so as to improve the functionality of the electronic reading device itself as a provider of textual content.

Abstract: The invention relates to a meal preparation assembly for preparing meals for infants, that includes a first culinary preparation module, such as a mixing module, and a connection base (8; 8?) for at least the first module (6; 4?, 6?), the base being adapted to be supplied with electrical energy and including an electrical connector (90; 90?, 92) in order to connect the first module in a removable manner and to transfer the electrical energy to the first module when it is connected, this electrical connector (90; 90?, 92) being retractable. The assembly includes a second steam cooking module (4, 4?) which is separate and distinct from the first module (6; 6?) and the base includes a user interface.

Abstract: A see-through head or helmet mounted display device (10) comprises a see-through member (18) having a see-through area (22). The see-through member (18) includes a plurality of display segments (20; 20a, 20b) for emitting visible light. The plurality of display segments (20; 20a, 20b) is provided within the see-through area (22) in a mutually spaced manner such that the see-through area (22) includes a see-through zone (24) between each pair of adjacent display segments (20; 20a, 20b). The see-through zone (24) allows visible light to pass through the see-through member (18). The see-through member (18) further includes a plurality of holographic optical elements (26; 26a, 26b) provided within the see-through area (22). Each holographic optical element (26; 26a, 26b) is associated with a respective display segment (20; 20a, 20b).

Abstract: Embodiments are directed to using hover information to pause transient user interface features. In one scenario, a computer system detects the presence of an object at or near the display surface of the computer system. The computer system identifies the location of the object relative to the display surface and determines, based on the identified location of the object, where the object will contact the display surface. The computer system also identifies transient user interface elements that are being displayed where the object is determined to contact the display surface and pauses the identified transient user interface elements.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable storage media are provided for deleting textual input based upon the input-mode in which such textual input is received. Textual input is received via a block-unit-based input and the textual input is converted into a typewritten text segment and displayed in association with a user computing device. The typewritten text segment includes character-units that substantially comprise at least one recognizable block-unit. Upon receipt of a plurality of delete commands, at least a portion of the typewritten text segment is deleted in accordance with the recognizable block-units. That is, one block-unit is deleted for each delete command received. Upon recognition of a boundary between text received via a block-unit-based input modality and a character-based input modality, the action of the delete command is altered such that one character-unit is deleted for each delete command received in accordance with the input modality.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable storage media are provided for adapting timeout values based on varying input scopes associated with text boxes. An indication that dictation has been initiated in association with a text box is received. An input scope associated with the text box is identified, for instance, by identifying a tag associated with the text box that defines an input scope associated therewith. A timeout value associated with the identified input scope is identified and applied to the dictation such that the microphone automatically deactivates (i.e., without affirmative user interaction) following an amount of time associated with the timeout value in which no speech is detected. Longer timeout values may be associated with user activities that result in lengthy, thought-out segments of text (e.g., word processing document composition) than are associated with user activities that result in short and/or command-oriented segments of text (e.g., search query composition).

Abstract: A see-through head or helmet mounted display device (10) comprises a see-through member (18) having a see-through area (22). The see-through member (18) includes a plurality of display segments (20; 20a, 20b) for emitting visible light. The plurality of display segments (20; 20a, 20b) is provided within the see-through area (22) in a mutually spaced manner such that the see-through area (22) includes a see-through zone (24) between each pair of adjacent display segments (20; 20a, 20b). The see-through zone (24) allows visible light to pass through the see-through member (18). The see-through member (18) further includes a plurality of holographic optical elements (26; 26a, 26b) provided within the see-through area (22). Each holographic optical element (26; 26a, 26b) is associated with a respective display segment (20; 20a, 20b).

Abstract: The invention relates to a substrate comprising at least one scattering film made of a transparent conductive oxide (TCO) and to a process for manufacturing such a substrate. It also relates to a solar cell comprising such a substrate. The substrate according to the invention comprises a layer of spherical particles made of a material chosen from dielectric and transparent conductive oxides, the layer being coated with a TCO film and the diameters of said spherical particles belonging to at least two populations of different diameters. The invention is applicable in particular to solar cells.

Abstract: A robotic machining tool employing an endless machining belt is disclosed. The tool includes a front pulley and a rear pulley which guide the machining belt, a drive unit which turns the rear pulley, a spindle about which the front pulley is free to rotate, and two wheels which flank the front pulley and are mounted idly on the spindle of the front pulley. The two wheels have an outside diameter greater than that of the front pulley in order to roll over a surface to be machined and in order to define a machining distance between the machining belt guided around the front pulley and the surface to be machined.

Abstract: A device for storing and dispensing endless machining belts for a robotic installation is disclosed. The device includes a support rotating about a vertical axis and having radial arms. Each arm is equipped with means for locating a machining belt, and means for controlling stepwise rotation of the rotating support, in order to bring each arm in turn to a position where the belt may be fitted onto a robot arm.

Abstract: The present invention relates to Integrated core (18) adapted for use in a beverage dispenser system, comprising a multi-chamber cooling system comprising an outer upper chamber (21) and a inner lower chamber (22), the inner lower chamber (22) being located partially within the upper outer chamber (21) and interconnected in such a way to permit a fluid to flow from the upper chamber (21) to the lower chamber (22) and vice-versa; beverage transport means (26, 27, 28, 29, 30) distributed throughout the upper chamber (21) capable of transporting beverage to be cooled through said upper chamber (21); cooling means (34) distributed throughout substantially a lower zone (32) of the lower chamber (22); cooling transfer fluid distributed throughout both chambers (21, 22) and capable of flowing from one chamber to the other; and a beverage carbonator (35), located substantially in an upper zone (31) of the inner lower chamber (22).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fluid cooling system (1), for use in dispensing or distributing a chilled or cooled fluid, comprising a primary heat exchanger system (2), a secondary heat exchanger system (3), a first conduit (9) through which fluid to be cooled or chilled is circulated, and a heat transfer agent (8) for transferring cooling energy to the fluid to be chilled circulating in the first conduit (9), wherein the primary and secondary heat exchanger systems (2, 3) are arranged at least partially one inside of another The invention also relates to cooled fluid dispensers incorporating the fluid cooling system and a methods for sterilization thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a multiple chilled alcoholic beverages dispenser system comprising: at least two independent sources of alcoholic beverage each stored in a separate container (29, 26); a cooling system (10, 23, 27, 29) through which the at least two independent sources of alcoholic beverage pass (29) before dispensing; and dispenser means (13a, 13b) wherein the cooling system comprises a single chamber (10) through which the at least two independent sources of alcoholic beverage pass before reaching the dispenser means.

Abstract: A self-contained cooling unit for drinking water fountains, wherein the cooling unit includes an outer casing (2) forming a fluidtight chamber. A thermal exchange fluid is held within the chamber. Also a source of cold energy is transferable to the thermal exchange fluid. Additionally at least one drinking water conduit is arranged within the chamber, having a drinking water inlet and a drinking water outlet outside of said chamber.

Abstract: A robotic machining tool, employing an endless machining belt (10), comprising a front pulley (12) and a rear pulley (14) for guiding a machining belt, the rear pulley being turned by drive means (22), and the front pulley being free to rotate about a spindle (26) and being flanked by two wheels (60) mounted idly on the spindle of the front pulley, these two wheels having an outside diameter greater than that of the front pulley in order to roll over a surface to be machined and in order to define a machining distance between the machining belt guided around the front pulley and the surface to be machined.