Abstract: Example methods, apparatus, systems and articles of manufacture to implement calibration of convenience panel data to reduce behavioral bias are disclosed. Disclosed example apparatus include a distribution estimator to determine a first behavioral distribution for first convenience panel data associated with a first market and a measurement period, determine a second behavioral distribution for second convenience panel data associated with a second market and the measurement period, and determine a third behavioral distribution for probabilistic panel data associated with the second market and the measurement period.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed that provide smart alerts to users, e.g., alerts to users about diabetic states that are only provided when it makes sense to do so, e.g., when the system can predict or estimate that the user is not already cognitively aware of their current condition, e.g., particularly where the current condition is a diabetic state warranting attention. In this way, the alert or alarm is personalized and made particularly effective for that user. Such systems and methods still alert the user when action is necessary, e.g., a bolus or temporary basal rate change, or provide a response to a missed bolus or a need for correction, but do not alert when action is unnecessary, e.g., if the user is already estimated or predicted to be cognitively aware of the diabetic state warranting attention, or if corrective action was already taken.

Abstract: Techniques for hybrid banking can be provided for a user. For example, a system described herein can include a processor and a memory that includes instructions executable by the processor to perform operations. The operations can include receiving a request to perform a hybrid transaction from a user through at least one portable device associated with the user. The operations can also include initiating performance of the hybrid transaction based on the request and accessing information associated with the user and the hybrid transaction. The operations can further include confirming an identity of the user based on the request received from the user through the at least one portable device and the information associated with the user and the hybrid transaction. Additionally, the operations can include completing the hybrid transaction.

Abstract: An x-ray imaging apparatus 10 comprising a support 30 having two arms, wherein on one arm an x-ray emitter 50 is arranged, and on the other arm a flat panel digital detector 60 is arranged, the emitter and detector arranged opposite each other providing a space therebetween for the positioning of an object for x-ray imaging by the apparatus, the x-ray emitter comprising an array of emitters, the apparatus arranged such that in use different emitters are energisable independently from one another such that 3-dimensional tomosynthesis images are obtainable of the object, with the object, emitter and detector maintained stationary relative to one another.

Abstract: A heat exchange ribbon includes a base portion to be attached to a spacer to be mounted to a circuit board, a tail portion substantially parallel to the base portion, and a leg connecting the tail portion to the base portion. A height of the leg extends in the same direction as a height of the base portion and the tail portion so as to create an opening at least partially surrounded by the base portion, the leg, and the tail portion. The base portion, the tail portion, and the leg portion have a one-piece construction. The leg extends below a lower edge of the base portion such that at least a portion of the tail portion is located below a lower edge of the base portion, and at least a portion of an inner surface of the tail portion does not oppose the outer surface of the base portion.

Abstract: An oil blending system for a marine diesel two-stroke engine and/or generator comprises a blender having at least one inlet for receiving a lubrication oil and at least one other component and at least one outlet for outputting a mixed lubrication oil composition to the engine or generator. A blender controller is configured to receive parameter data on the current lubrication oil status used in the engine or generator and receive parameter data on the current engine and/or generator status. The blender controller is also configured to automatically determine whether the currently used lubrication oil is within a predetermined parameter range based on the current engine and/or generator status. If the current lubrication oil is outside a predetermined parameter threshold, the blender controller is configured to determine a new lubrication oil composition for the engine or generator.

Abstract: A heat exchange ribbon includes a base portion to be attached to a spacer to be mounted to a circuit board, a tail portion substantially parallel to the base portion, and a leg connecting the tail portion to the base portion. A height of the leg extends in the same direction as a height of the base portion and the tail portion so as to create an opening at least partially surrounded by the base portion, the leg, and the tail portion. The base portion, the tail portion, and the leg portion have a one-piece construction. The leg extends below a lower edge of the base portion such that at least a portion of the tail portion is located below a lower edge of the base portion, and at least a portion of an inner surface of the tail portion does not oppose the outer surface of the base portion.

Abstract: The present invention provides a way to capture a biomolecule such as a protein in one or more layers of covalently bonded amorphous silica, forming a cage or shell which preserves the shape of the protein and prevents denaturation caused by heat and/or aging and/or non-physiological conditions, through unfolding and loss of secondary and/or higher order structure.

Abstract: An oil blending system for a marine diesel two-stroke engine and/or generator comprises a blender having at least one inlet for receiving a lubrication oil and at least one other component and at least one outlet for outputting a mixed lubrication oil composition to the engine or generator. A blender controller is configured to receive parameter data on the current lubrication oil status used in the engine or generator and receive parameter data on the current engine and/or generator status. The blender controller is also configured to automatically determine whether the currently used lubrication oil is within a predetermined parameter range based on the current engine and/or generator status. If the current lubrication oil is outside a predetermined parameter threshold, the blender controller is configured to determine a new lubrication oil composition for the engine or generator.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate to chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) of substrates. In one embodiment, a carrier head for a CMP apparatus is disclosed herein. The carrier head includes a body, a retaining ring, and a sensor assembly. The retaining ring is coupled to the body. The sensor assembly is positioned at least partially in the body. The sensor assembly includes a transmitter, an antenna, and a vibrational sensor. The transmitter has a first end and a second end. The antenna is coupled to the first end of the transmitter. The vibrational sensor is coupled to the second end. The vibrational sensor is configured to detect vibration during chemical mechanical processes with respect to radial, azimuthal, and angular axes of the carrier head.

Abstract: The present invention provides a way to capture a biomolecule such as a protein in one or more layers of covalently bonded amorphous silica, forming a cage or shell which preserves the shape of the protein and prevents denaturation caused by heat and/or aging and/or non-physiological conditions, through unfolding and loss of secondary and/or higher order structure.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate to chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) of substrates. In one embodiment, a carrier head for a CMP apparatus is disclosed herein. The carrier head includes a body, a retaining ring, and a sensor assembly. The retaining ring is coupled to the body. The sensor assembly is positioned at least partially in the body. The sensor assembly includes a transmitter, an antenna, and a vibrational sensor. The transmitter has a first end and a second end. The antenna is coupled to the first end of the transmitter. The vibrational sensor is coupled to the second end. The vibrational sensor is configured to detect vibration during chemical mechanical processes with respect to radial, azimuthal, and angular axes of the carrier head.

Abstract: A computing device is provided, comprising: a communications interface; a memory storing a plurality of item records, a plurality of line records containing attributes of production lines, and a plurality of site records each containing identifiers of a subset of the production lines; and a processor interconnected with the communications interface and the memory. The processor is configured to: receive a project including an item identifier corresponding to an item record; retrieve at least one of the site records; retrieve the item record corresponding to the item identifier, and the line records identified in the at least one retrieved site record; and select one of the retrieved line identifiers for the project based on the retrieved site records, the retrieved item record and the retrieved line records.

Abstract: By appropriate selection of an overprint varnish, so that it dries to no adhesion within 120 seconds, it is possible to coat one side only of newsprint or other similar substrates or to coat both sides of the substrate (without having regard to the relative times at which the sides are coated), without, in almost all cases, causing any fluting or curling of the substrate.

Abstract: A method of manufacture can produce an apparatus for reflecting light from a light source to an icon, wherein the icon is integrated with the apparatus. An extrusion in the shape of the icon can be molded onto one end of the apparatus. In embodiments, the extrusion can extend into a panel cut-out, wherein the panel cut-out is the same shape as the extrusion.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses are provided for using a single light source to convey the status of multiple operational modes of an electronic device and to illuminate a trademark to reduce the power usage, size, and cost of the device.