Abstract: Embodiments include an apparatus and methods for removing unwanted plants or weeds from an area such as an agricultural plot or lawn. The apparatus includes a three-dimensional imager configured to capture plant images and locate plants; an image processor configured to distinguish between wanted and unwanted plants based upon the captured plant images; at least one laser device configured to emit a laser beam having power sufficient to damage the unwanted plants; a laser beam controller configured to direct at least one laser beam toward the unwanted plant; and a chassis configured to support the three-dimensional imager, the laser device, and the laser beam controller. The chassis is configured to be moved across the area.

Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) lighting device includes at least one LED assembly comprising a substrate and two or more LEDs configured to generate light spaced apart along the substrate. A cured structural coating is disposed on at least a portion of the LED assembly, wherein the cured structural coating is configured to maintain the LED assembly in a predetermined shape. The substrate of the LED assembly may comprise an elongated and/or flexible substrate.

Abstract: A device includes a backplane having multiple output terminals arranged in an array on an output surface of the backplane. The device further includes an active matrix array comprising thin film solid state optical switches coupled respectively between an input terminal of the backplane and the output terminals. Storage capacitors may be coupled respectively to the output terminals. A pixelated light source provides pixelated light that controls the optical switches.

Abstract: A microcapsule type curable resin composition produces substantially no gases when applied to an adherend, e.g., to a threaded member, which is then tightened, moreover, due to exceptional coating properties to an adherend, does not give rise to coating irregularities. The microcapsule type curable resin composition contains (A) microcapsules encapsulating a curable compound (a), (B) a substance able to bring about curing of component (a), and (C) a binder able to adhere the microcapsules to an adherend, wherein the microcapsule type curable resin composition includes, per total 100 mass parts, (D) 1-25 mass parts of mica having average particle diameter of 10-150 ?m, and (E) 1-25 mass parts of an inorganic filler having average particle diameter of 3-50 ?m, the mass ratio of component (D) and component (E) being 0.2-2.0 of component (E) with respect to 1.0 of component (D).

Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) light bulb includes a base and at least one support structure coupled to the base. The support structure is formed into a shape that defines contours for a luminous surface and an open volume. The LED light bulb includes least one LED assembly comprising two or more electrically connected LEDs. The LED assembly is attached to and in physical contact with the support structure along a length of the support structure to form the luminous surface. The support structure has openings between neighboring segments of the LED assembly.

Abstract: A colorless thermoplastic polyester resin composition that can form a molded article with good appearance is provided. More specifically, a thermoplastic polyester resin composition is provided, which has (A) polybutylene terephthalate resin, (B) polyethylene terephthlatae resin, (C) nigrosine dye, and (D) glass fibers. The blending amounts are (A) in the range of 55-86 wt. % and (B) in the range of 14-45 wt. % based on 100 wt. % of a total of (A) and (B). Further, (C) is in the range of 0.1-1.5 parts by weight based on 100 parts of a total of (A) and (B). Preferably, the carboxy terminal groups of (A) is at 25 (eq/t), the intrinsic viscosity of (A) is in the range of 0.60-0.90, and the melting point of (C) is less than 300° C.

Abstract: In a data transmitting and receiving method of a demand assignment type, a master device schedules an occupancy band of a fixed size for requesting a band to the master device by slave devices, with respect to a specific number of slave devices for each cycle, and the slave device waits for assignment of the occupancy band of the fixed size based on the schedule and performs message transmission of requesting a band for data transmission to the master device, thereby suppressing an influence of pressure on the data transmission band and preventing line utilization efficiency from decreasing while avoiding signal collision on a Random Channel.

Abstract: An LED light bulb includes a thermally conductive base and at least one LED assembly disposed on the base. The LED assembly includes at least one LED configured to emit light. A thermal optical diffuser defines an interior volume of the LED light bulb. The LED is arranged to emit light into the interior volume and through the thermal optical diffuser. The thermal optical diffuser extends from the base to a terminus on a light emitting side of the LED assembly. The thermal optical diffuser includes one or more openings. An array of optical elements is disposed within the interior volume and is configured to focus the emitted light toward the openings. The thermal optical diffuser and the array of optical elements are arranged to allow convective air flow between the interior volume of the thermal optical diffuser and ambient environment.

Abstract: An apparatus and methods are provided for removing unwanted plants or weeds from an area such as an agricultural plot or lawn. The apparatus includes a three-dimensional imager configured to capture plant images and locate plants; an image processor configured to distinguish between wanted and unwanted plants based upon the captured plant images; at least one removal device configured to damage a target on the unwanted plants; a guidance system configured to direct at least one laser beam toward the unwanted plant; a stabilization system configured to provide feedback compensation to one or both of the three-dimensional imager and the guidance system; and a chassis configured to support the three-dimensional imager, the laser device, the guidance system, and the stabilization system. The chassis is configured to be moved across the area.

Abstract: Embodiments include an apparatus and methods for removing unwanted plants or weeds from an area such as an agricultural plot or lawn. The apparatus includes a three-dimensional imager configured to capture plant images and locate plants; an image processor configured to distinguish between wanted and unwanted plants based upon the captured plant images; at least one laser device configured to emit a laser beam having power sufficient to damage the unwanted plants; a laser beam controller configured to direct at least one laser beam toward the unwanted plant; and a chassis configured to support the three-dimensional imager, the laser device, and the laser beam controller. The chassis is configured to be moved across the area.

Abstract: Embodiments of an apparatus and methods can removing unwanted plants or weeds from an area such as an agricultural plot or lawn. The apparatus includes a three-dimensional imager configured to capture plant images and locate plants; an image processor configured to distinguish between wanted and unwanted plants based upon the captured plant images; at least one laser device configured to emit a laser beam having power sufficient to damage the unwanted plants; a guidance system configured to direct at least one laser beam toward the unwanted plant; and a chassis configured to support the three-dimensional imager, the laser device, and the guidance system. The chassis is configured to be moved across the area.

Abstract: In a data transmitting and receiving method of a demand assignment type, a master device schedules an occupancy band of a fixed size for requesting a band to the master device by slave devices, with respect to a specific number of slave devices for each cycle, and the slave device waits for assignment of the occupancy band of the fixed size based on the schedule and performs message transmission of requesting a band for data transmission to the master device, thereby suppressing an influence of pressure on the data transmission band and preventing line utilization efficiency from decreasing while avoiding signal collision on a Random Channel.

Abstract: An LED light bulb includes a thermally conductive base and at least one LED assembly disposed on the base. The LED assembly includes at least one LED configured to emit light. A thermal optical diffuser defines an interior volume of the LED light bulb. The LED is arranged to emit light into the interior volume and through the thermal optical diffuser. The thermal optical diffuser extends from the base to a terminus on a light emitting side of the LED assembly. The thermal optical diffuser includes one or more openings. An array of optical elements is disposed within the interior volume and is configured to focus the emitted light toward the openings. The thermal optical diffuser and the array of optical elements are arranged to allow convective air flow between the interior volume of the thermal optical diffuser and ambient environment.

Abstract: An optical function device includes a base material layer, a semi-transparent layer formed on a principal plane of the base material layer, the semi-transparent layer reflecting light of incident light at a ratio determined in advance and passing remaining light; and a reflection prevention layer formed on a principal plane opposite to the principal plane of the base material layer with respect to the base material layer, the reflection prevention layer preventing reflection of the light passing through the base material layer. The image-capturing device includes an optical function device, a first light receiving device for receiving transmission light from the optical function device, and a second light receiving device for receiving reflection light from the optical function device.

Abstract: A processing apparatus includes: an address converter configured to return an address in response to a search request from a server; and a substitute controller configured to control the address converter to return a first address in response to a first search request from a first server when the address converter has not received a second search request for a second address from a second server, and return the second address in response to the first search request from the first server when the address converter has received a second search request for the second address from the second server.

Abstract: A colorless thermoplastic polyester resin composition that can form a molded article with good appearance is provided. More specifically, a thermoplastic polyester resin composition is provided, which has (A) polybutylene terephthalate resin, (B) polyethylene terephthlatae resin, (C) nigrosine dye, and (D) glass fibers. The blending amounts are (A) in the range of 55-86 wt. % and (B) in the range of 14-45 wt. % based on 100 wt. % of a total of (A) and (B). Further, (C) is in the range of 0.1-1.5 parts by weight based on 100 parts of a total of (A) and (B). Preferably, the carboxy terminal groups of (A) is at 25 (eq/t), the intrinsic viscosity of (A) is in the range of 0.60-0.90, and the melting point of (C) is less than 300° C.

Abstract: A thermoplastic polyester resin composition having: 100 parts by weight total of a resin composition, wherein the resin composition has 75 to 99 wt % of (A) a polybutylene terephthalate resin, and 1.0 to 25 wt % of (B) a polyester elastomer resin and/or an olefin elastomer; and 0.01 to 5 parts by weight of (C) a sorbitan fatty acid ester. The thermoplastic polyester resin composition is useful for making electric/electronic device parts, automobile parts and machine parts, as well as connectors.

Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) lighting device includes at least one LED assembly comprising a substrate and two or more LEDs configured to generate light spaced apart along the substrate. A cured structural coating is disposed on at least a portion of the LED assembly, wherein the cured structural coating is configured to maintain the LED assembly in a predetermined shape. The substrate of the LED assembly may comprise an elongated and/or flexible substrate.

Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) light bulb includes a thermally conductive base and at least one LED assembly disposed on and thermally coupled to a surface of the base. The LED assembly includes at least one LED configured to generate light. A thermal optical diffuser defines an interior volume and the LED is arranged to emit light into the interior volume and through the thermal optical diffuser. The thermal optical diffuser is disposed on the surface of the base and extends from the base to a terminus on the light emitting side. The thermal optical diffuser is configured to include one or more openings that allow convective air flow between the interior volume of the thermal optical diffuser and ambient environment.