Abstract: A dishwasher has a housing (10) with a wash chamber (20) and a top wall (204) with a non-planar surface (214;214?) facing downwardly into the wash chamber, the surface having portions (216,218; 226,228) facing downwardly and facing in different horizontal directions (H1,H2; HX,HY,HP,HQ). Nozzles (402) mounted within the wash chamber spray a liquid upwardly within the wash chamber. The surface portions redistribute the upwardly-sprayed water in horizontal directions to provide a more uniform washing action. A portable dishwasher may have a fresh water reservoir (422) and a used water reservoir (430) mounted in the housing beneath the wash chamber. The used water reservoir may be removably mounted in the housing so that the user can remove used wash water by removing the used water reservoir. The portable dishwasher can be used at a location remote from a sink.

Abstract: A method of inspecting a reticle includes obtaining a first image of a surface of the reticle at a first height by scanning the reticle surface with a light source at the first height of the reticle surface relative to a reference surface height of the reticle surface and obtaining a second image of the reticle surface at a second height by scanning the reticle surface with the light source at the second height of the reticle surface relative to the reference surface height of the reticle surface. The second height is different from the first height. The first and the second images are then combined to obtain a surface profile image of the reticle.

Abstract: A cleaning method applied in semiconductor manufacturing is provided. The method includes: receiving a substrate having a surface; identifying a location of a particle on the surface of the substrate; moving a cleaning apparatus toward the location of the particle; performing a cleaning operation, thereby removing the particle by spraying a cleaning liquid from the cleaning apparatus flowing against gravity and toward the surface of the substrate; detecting the surface of the substrate; and performing a second cleaning operation when a cleaning result of the detection is not acceptable. A semiconductor manufacturing method and a system for cleaning a substrate are also provided.

Abstract: A device may be configured to check, via evaluation of resistance data of a cleaning sensor arranged on a print bar of an inkjet printing device, whether a cleaner for cleaning the one or more print heads of the print bar exhibits a negative effect. The state of a cleaner may be reliably and efficiently monitored via the installation of a cleaning sensor in a print bar.

Abstract: A dish washing machine includes a door, a main body in which a washing tub for opening and closing the front opening of the door is provided, and a basket configured to be installed in the washing tub to be able to move in and out of the washing tub and to contain dishes. A sensing unit is configured to sense a basket identifier and a door identifier. A driving unit is configured to drive a vane. A controller is configured to control the driving unit such that cleaning is performed for each dish storage area of the basket based on the sensed result of a sensing unit. The controller determines the area where the dishes are laid, and controls the driving unit to clean the dish storage area where the dishes are laid.

Abstract: The dishwasher status indicator includes an announcement module, a monitoring module, and a wireless communication link. The wireless communication link exchanges data between the monitoring module and the announcement module. The dishwasher status indicator is for use with a dish washing machine. The dishwasher status indicator monitors the operation of the dish washing machine. The dishwasher status indicator determines and indicates when the contents of the dish washing machine are clean. The monitoring module is placed inside of the dish washing machine. The monitoring module detects the presence of water in the dish washer to determine whether the dish washer has run. The announcement module attaches to the door of the dish washing machine. The announcement module visually and audibly indicates whether the contents of the dish washing machine are clean and dirty.

Abstract: A modular sonic vibration buffer system includes an adapter assembly that can be attached to a sonic vibration device. The adapter assembly includes a body with apertures and a plate with arms that are received in the apertures of the body to couple the plate to the body. A cleaning tool is secured between the body and the plate to couple the cleaning tool to the adapter assembly. The sonic vibration device is operable to vibrate the cleaning tool via the adapter assembly. The system also includes additional adapter assemblies and cleaning tools with different characteristics that are attachable to the sonic vibration device in a modular nature for different cleaning or buffering applications.

Abstract: A blocking prevention device for a gasification melting system combusts and melts an object to be treated into a slag in a melting furnace after the object to be treated is converted into pyrolysis gas in a gasification furnace, the blocking prevention device including: a slag adhesion prevention device having a slag adhesion prevention capability for preventing adhesion of the slag at an opening part that may be blocked due to the adhesion of the slag; an imaging device that images the opening part; and a control device including a calculation unit that calculates a change rate of an opening area of the opening part using a plurality of images with different capturing times or a video, captured by the imaging device, and a prevention device control unit that changes the slag adhesion prevention capabilities of a plurality of the slag adhesion prevention devices in accordance with the change rate.

Abstract: Peroxycarboxylic acid compositions comprising compatible ionic compounds to deliver conductivity signals to enable monitoring of the peroxycarboxylic acid concentration by conductivity when diluted for use are disclosed. Methods of measuring peroxycarboxylic acid concentration by conductivity are also disclosed. Beneficially, conductivity measurement allows a user to determine concentration of the peroxycarboxylic acid at a point of use without cumbersome titration steps to determine the concentration providing various benefits at an application of use.

Abstract: A large bore mobile vacuum system is used with special large bore vacuum adapters to enable a method and system for cleaning ground tanks used to store wastewater. The ground tank cleaning method and system may be safer and more efficient that conventional methods by enabling a human operator to physically remain outside of the ground tank, while preventing the contents of the ground tank from being exposed to the environment during the ground tank cleaning.

Abstract: A reprocessing system for balloon endoscopes including an endoscope reprocessing system including cleaning functionality and disinfection functionality, and a leak testing device including inflation and deflation functionality, the inflation and deflation functionality being operative to selectably inflate and deflate a balloon of a balloon endoscope.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes sensing first operations for one or more turbine systems in a fleet of turbine systems via a plurality of sensors disposed in the one or more turbine systems before a first wash operation. The method further includes sensing second operations for the one or more turbine systems via the one or more sensors after the water wash operation. The method also includes deriving at least one forecasting model based on the sensing first operations and the sensing second operations, wherein the at least one forecasting model is configured to predict a performance of a turbine system of the one or more turbine systems. The method additionally includes applying the at least one forecasting model to derive a predictive improvement in the performance for the turbine system.

Abstract: A device is at least formed from a suction unit, Y-axis reciprocating units, Z-axis reciprocating units, double-acting leg members, second Z-axis reciprocating units, and second double-acting leg members. As a first step for enabling the device to travel along an object surface, the double-acting leg members are strongly pressed against the object surface. As a second step, the suction unit is moved in the traveling direction of the device with the double-acting leg members strongly pressed against the object surface. As a third step, the double-acting leg members are separated from the object surface. As a fourth step, with the double-acting leg members separated from the object surface, the double-acting leg members are moved in the traveling direction of the device and returned to the state immediately prior to the first step. Thereafter, the actions of the first to fourth steps are repeated.

Abstract: An electronic processor is operatively connected with at least one video camera, or additionally or alternatively a non-camera-based sensor, and at least one annunciator to process real time video acquired by the at least one video camera in real time to perform a hand hygiene compliance enforcement method for encouraging use of a hand sanitation station. The real time video is analyzed to determine an occupancy time interval over which a sanitation zone imaged by the real time video is occupied. Whether a hand sanitation event occurs is determined based on images of a wash station zone extracted from the real time video acquired during the occupancy time interval. The at least one annunciator is controlled to annunciate a hand hygiene compliance status based on the determination of whether a hand sanitation event occurs.

Abstract: A method of inspecting a reticle includes obtaining a first image of a surface of the reticle at a first height by scanning the reticle surface with a light source at the first height of the reticle surface relative to a reference surface height of the reticle surface and obtaining a second image of the reticle surface at a second height by scanning the reticle surface with the light source at the second height of the reticle surface relative to the reference surface height of the reticle surface. The second height is different from the first height. The first and the second images are then combined to obtain a surface profile image of the reticle.

Abstract: A method of controlling wash equipment in an automated vehicle wash system having a conveyor includes, measuring one or more contours of a vehicle as the vehicle moves thorough an entry area of the automated vehicle wash system on the conveyor; tracking the distance a fixed point relative to the conveyor moves; associating the one or more contours of the vehicle with the position of the fixed point; determining, based on the one or more contours of the vehicle and the position of the fixed point, commands for operating the wash equipment; delivering the commands to the wash equipment; and operating the wash equipment in accordance with the commands.

Abstract: A dishwasher appliance that includes features for condensation abatement on objects surrounding the dishwasher appliance during a drying cycle is provided. The dishwasher appliance is operable in a plurality of drying cycle modes. The mode in which the dishwasher appliance operates the dry cycle is determined based at least in part on a minimum cycle temperature indicative of the minimum temperature within or of a tub of the dishwasher appliance during an operation cycle. Moreover, methods for condensation abatement are also provided.

Abstract: Pipe inspection systems including a push-cable, jetter, and camera assembly are disclosed. A jetter nozzle may be configured to spin and/or propel the camera head within a pipe or other cavity. A cutter line may be attached to the camera head to clean obstructions. A sonde may be coupled to a camera head to generate magnetic field signals for use with a buried utility locator to locate a pipe or other cavity into which the camera head is deployed.

Abstract: A fluid monitoring and control system includes a central hub having a central processor, a user interface and an input/output port. A plurality of control devices communicate with the central hub. Each control device includes a fluid pipe section including a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet. A fluid valve is coupled in series within the fluid pipe section and an electric motor is mechanically connected to the fluid valve. A temperature sensor, pressure sensor and flow rate sensor are coupled to the fluid pipe section monitoring a temperature, pressure and flow rate of the fluid flow within the fluid pipe section. A control device processor is controllably connected to the electric motor, temperature sensor, pressure sensor and flow sensor. A control device input/output port is coupled to the control device processor, the control device input/output port in communication with the input/output port of the central hub.

Abstract: A method of processing a substrate in semiconductor fabrication is provided. The method includes supplying a mixture to a process module. The method further includes detecting the concentration of a substance in the mixture. The method also includes dispensing the mixture over a substrate in the process module. In addition, the method includes supplying a supply solution including the substance to the process module and dispensing the supply solution over the substrate if the concentration of the substance in the mixture is less than a desired value.

Abstract: A dishwasher with a tub and a recirculation pump, which includes a housing defining a chamber and having an inlet fluidly coupled to the tub and an outlet fluidly coupled to the tub, an impeller rotatably mounted within the chamber and expelling liquid from the chamber through the outlet, and a filter fluidly disposed between the inlet and the outlet.

Abstract: A clean status indicator is disclosed for use with a cleaning device such as a dishwasher. At least one weight sensor may be configured to sense the weight of objects within the washing compartment. In some approaches at least one temperature sensor is configured to monitor a change of temperature occurring within a washing compartment. A visual display is positioned within a housing for conveying a clean/dirty status of objects within the washing compartment. A controller is in communication with the at least one sensor and the visual display. The controller includes a status logic receiving data from the at least one sensor to determine the clean/dirty status of objects within the washing compartment and display the clean/dirty status on the visual display.

Abstract: The on-vehicle optical sensor cleaning system includes a washer pump that feeds a cleaning liquid, an air pump, a nozzle member, and a controller. The air pump includes a discharge valve and discharges air through the discharge valve. The discharge valve opens when air is compressed in the air pump. The nozzle member includes an ejection port that ejects a gas-liquid mixture toward a sensing surface of an on-vehicle optical sensor to remove foreign matter from the sensing surface. The cleaning liquid from the washer pump and the air from the air pump are mixed in the gas-liquid mixture. The controller controls the washer pump and the air pump. The controller is configured so that the gas-liquid mixture is ejected by storing the cleaning liquid in the nozzle member to cover the ejection port and then feeding the air to the nozzle member.

Abstract: A nozzle according to the invention includes a liquid flow passage through which a liquid flows, a gas flow passage through which a gas flows, the gas flow passage communicating with the liquid flow passage and feeding the gas to the liquid flow passage, and a plasma generating mechanism for generating plasma in the gas fed from the gas flow passage to the liquid flow passage, in which the plasma generating mechanism includes a first electrode provided so as to be exposed to an inside of the liquid flow passage, a second electrode provided so as not to be exposed to the inside of the liquid flow passage and so as to be exposed to an inside of the gas flow passage, and a power source for applying a predetermined voltage across the first electrode and the second electrode, and in which the liquid with which the gas including the generated plasma is mixed as bubbles having a predetermined diameter is spouted.

Abstract: In some examples, a medical device package may include a tray and a lip. The tray defines a recess configured to receive an elongated medical device in a coiled state. The lip is configured to cover at least a portion of the recess. The lip and tray define a mouth to the recess. The tray and lip define an opening configured to expose the elongated medical device when the elongated medical device is received in the recess. The mouth is configured to facilitate removal of the elongated medical device from the recess through the opening while the elongated medical device is in the coiled state.

Abstract: Embodiments herein relate to recognition of an appliance state based on sensor data and determination of a response based at least in part on the appliance state. In various embodiments, an apparatus to recognize an appliance state may include a sensor data module to identify sensor data in one or more signals relating to data from one or more sensors associated with an appliance, an appliance state recognition module to determine an appliance state of the appliance based at least in part on the sensor data, a response module to determine a response based at least in part on the appliance state, and a transmission module to send the response to at least one of an appliance controller for the appliance or a presentation device. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed.

Abstract: Provided are a washing machine and a method for controlling the same. The method for controlling a washing machine includes supplying water to a tub, driving a driving unit to perform tumbling to rotate a drum disposed in the tub, calculating a water level variation in the tub, and displaying freeze state information on a display unit when the calculated water level variation is less than a reference water level variation.

Abstract: An extreme ultraviolet (EUV) mask having a pellicle disposed thereover is received. The EUV pellicle is coupled to the EUV mask at least in part via glue that is disposed on the EUV mask. The EUV pellicle is removed, thereby exposing the glue. A localized glue-removal process is performed by targeting a region of the EUV mask on which the glue is disposed. The localized glue-removal process is performed without affecting other regions of the EUV mask that do not have the glue disposed thereon. The localized glue-removal process may include injecting a cleaning chemical onto the glue and removing a waste chemical produced by the cleaning chemical and the glue. The localized glue-removal process may also include a plasma process that applies plasma to the glue. The localized glue-removal process may further include a laser process that shoots a focused laser beam at the glue.

Abstract: Methods and systems for managing the operation of devices within a property, and processing insurance policies associated therewith. A property is populated with a plurality of smart devices, smart appliances, and/or other devices that are connected to, and/or in wired or wireless communication with a central controller, such as a smart home controller or insurance provider remote processor, whereby the plurality of devices and/or property are covered by an insurance policy. The central controller may collect sensor data from the plurality of devices and/or determine whether the property is occupied or not. The central controller may also identify a desired operating state of a device, generate a command according to the desired operating state, and/or transmit the command the device to facilitate prevention or reduction of risk or damage to the property. The central controller may also generate and/or process insurance claims associated with damage to the devices and/or property.

Abstract: Method and system for clearing a pipe system from its contents, the pipe having a proximal end and a distal end, the method including providing an air supply to the pipe system at the proximal end by applying an air pressure decreasing from an initial pressure as the bulk of the pipe contents get discharged gradually at the distal end for obtaining a contents flow in the pipe system. The method further includes determining a volume of air supplied to the pipe system by the air supply, determining an estimated contents travel speed from the volume of the air supplied to the pipe and regulating the air supply to the proximal end of the pipe for obtaining a predetermined pipe contents travel speed using the estimated contents travel speed.

Abstract: Provided is a server device (101) including: a transmitting/receiving section (201) for receiving, from a household electric appliance (102), an identifier for identifying the household electric appliance (102) and an operation status of the household electric appliance (102); an updating section (207) for estimating a consumption status of a consumer good using the received operation status so as to update the consumption status of the consumer good stored in a utilization information accumulating section (205) based on the estimated consumption status of the consumer good; and a determination section (206) for deciding whether or not to transmit a confirmation message for confirming the consumer good being used with the household electric appliance, based on the updated consumption status of the consumer good.

Abstract: A robot cleaner may include a main body; a traveling assembly moving the main body; a cleaning tool assembly installed in the lower part of the main body, and contacting a floor to clean the floor; a water-feeding unit supplying water to the cleaning tool assembly; and a capacitance measurer contacting the cleaning tool assembly, and measuring capacitance of the cleaning tool assembly in order to calculate an amount of water of the cleaning tool assembly. Accordingly, by measuring an amount of water of a cleaning tool installed in a robot cleaner based on capacitance, it is possible to accurately measure an amount of water absorbed in a cleaning tool.

Abstract: Provided is a server device (101) including: a transmitting/receiving section (201) for receiving, from a household electric appliance (102), an identifier for identifying the household electric appliance (102) and an operation status of the household electric appliance (102); an updating section (207) for estimating a consumption status of a consumer good using the received operation status so as to update the consumption status of the consumer good stored in a utilization information accumulating section (205) based on the estimated consumption status of the consumer good; and a determination section (206) for deciding whether or not to transmit a confirmation message for confirming the consumer good being used with the household electric appliance, based on the updated consumption status of the consumer good.

Abstract: Pipe inspection systems including a push-cable, jetter, and camera assembly are disclosed. A jetter nozzle may be configured to spin and/or propel the camera head within a pipe or other cavity. A cutter line may be attached to the camera head to clean obstructions. A sonde may be coupled to a camera head to generate magnetic field signals for use with a buried utility locator to locate a pipe or other cavity into which the camera head is deployed.

Abstract: A method for calibrating a cleaning device that has at least one sensor for detecting at least one state variable, including carrying out a calibration measurement, establishing an electronic connection between the calibration sensor and a controller of the cleaning device, and electronically transmitting the reference value to the controller; and comparing the reference value with at least one measurement value of the sensor of the cleaning device and adjusting at least one correction function in accordance with the comparison. At least one state variable is detected and at least one reference value is determined by means of at least one calibration sensor independently of the sensor of the cleaning device. Future measurement values of the sensor of the cleaning device are automatically corrected using the correction function.

Abstract: A laundry washing machine includes a wash tub that allows laundry and water to be loaded therein, a holding unit that separates some of the water in the wash tub and holds the some of the water, where the water contains a substance that was attached to the laundry and that is dissolved therein, a detection unit that detects a predetermined substance contained in the some of the water held by the holding unit and outputs information indicating a result of detection, and a laundry detergent dispenser that dispenses a laundry detergent into the wash tub or instructs a user to add the laundry detergent to the wash tub after the some of the water is separated.

Abstract: Embodiments herein relate to recognition of an appliance state based on sensor data and determination of a response based at least in part on the appliance state. In various embodiments, an apparatus to recognize an appliance state may include a sensor data module to identify sensor data in one or more signals relating to data from one or more sensors associated with an appliance, an appliance state recognition module to determine an appliance state of the appliance based at least in part on the sensor data, a response module to determine a response based at least in part on the appliance state, and a transmission module to send the response to at least one of an appliance controller for the appliance or a presentation device. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed.

Abstract: A method for reprocessing a balloon endoscope, the method including the steps of deflating a balloon of a balloon endoscope to a negative pressure state following clinical use thereof and thereafter maintaining the interior of the balloon in a negative pressure state during at least part of reprocessing the balloon endoscope.

Abstract: A portable container cleaning apparatus comprising: a cleaning container comprising at least one cleaning platform lift door unit; a cleaning unit comprising at least one cleaning nozzle; a pump and piping system; and, a filtration system, wherein a portable container is capable of being loaded into a cleaning position inside said cleaning container via said cleaning platform lift door unit for cleaning by said cleaning unit, and said cleaning unit is in fluid communication with said filtration system via said pump and piping system.

Abstract: A method for cleaning a test sample well, provided in a diagnostic test card, using a cleaning head having a cleaning tube delivering, at its free end, a cleaning fluid, and a suction tube mounted inside the cleaning tube for aspirating the contaminated cleaning fluid from its free end located in proximity to the free end of the cleaning tube. The method provides for relative displacement between the test card and the cleaning head, so that the test card occupies a cleaning position wherein the cleaning tube delivers, at its free end, the cleaning fluid to the inside of the well to be cleaned and the suction tube aspirates the contaminated cleaning fluid.

Abstract: Methods for fabricating and refurbishing an assembly are disclosed herein. The method begins by applying an adhesive layer onto a first substrate. A second substrate is placed onto the adhesive layer, thereby securing the two substrates together, the adhesive layer bounding at least one side of a channel that extends laterally between the substrates to an exterior of the assembly. And, the substrates and the adhesive layer are subjected to a bonding procedure and allowing outgassing of volatiles from the adhesive layer to escape from between the substrates through the channel, wherein the substrates bonded by the adhesive layer form a component for a semiconductor vacuum processing chamber.

Abstract: The invention relates to a disinfection device (1) for plasma disinfection of surfaces comprising a plasma generator (2) for generating a disinfecting plasma gas stream (PA), and comprising an at least partially closed disinfection area (5) that is in communicating connection with the plasma generator (2), which is configured for receiving the surface (6) to be disinfected. The disinfection device (1) has an aerosol generator (9) for generating an aqueous aerosol stream (A) containing particles. The aerosol generator (9) is in communicating connection with the plasma generator (2) in order to guide the plasma gas stream (PA) mixed with the aerosol stream (A) in the disinfection area (5) onto the surface (6) to be disinfected.

Abstract: Provided is a substrate processing apparatus, in which a processing liquid is supplied to a substrate W held horizontally by a substrate holding unit. A processing liquid passing portion includes a passing surface that is provided between the substrate W and a recovery cup provided around the substrate W such that the processing liquid flows on the passing surface. Light for concentration detection is projected from a light projection unit to the passing surface, and a concentration detection unit detects a concentration of the processing liquid based on a result of receiving the reflected light of the light by a light receiving unit.

Abstract: A dishwasher includes: a tub which defines a space in which dishes are washed; a sump which accommodates washing water to be supplied into the tub; and a descaling solution supply device which supplies a descaling solution to the sump, in which the descaling solution supply device includes: a main flow path which guides washing water to be supplied to the sump; a solution accommodating unit which accommodates a descaling agent and has a solution outlet through which washing water, in which the descaling agent is dissolved, is discharged to the main flow path; a solution discharge valve which opens and closes the solution outlet; and a branch flow path which branches off from the main flow path, supplies the washing water into the solution accommodating unit, and has an atmosphere communicating port that communicates with the atmosphere.

Abstract: In apparatus and method according to example embodiments of the inventive concept, a substrate may be treated using two or more treatment solutions. The substrate treating apparatus may include a treatment vessel providing a treatment space, a substrate supporting unit provided in the treatment vessel to support a substrate, and a solution supplying unit supplying a treatment solution on the substrate supported by the substrate supporting unit. The solution supplying unit may include an etching solution supplying nozzle supplying an etching solution on an edge region of the substrate supported by the substrate supporting unit and an etch prevention solution (EPS) supplying nozzle supplying an etch prevention solution on a center region of the substrate supported by the substrate supporting unit. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the center region of the substrate from being dried.

Abstract: A clean status indicator is disclosed for use with a cleaning device such as a dishwasher. At least one weight sensor may be configured to sense the weight of objects within the washing compartment. In some approaches at least one temperature sensor is configured to monitor a change of temperature occurring within a washing compartment. A visual display is positioned within a housing for conveying a clean/dirty status of objects within the washing compartment. A controller is in communication with the at least one sensor and the visual display. The controller includes a status logic receiving data from the at least one sensor to determine the clean/dirty status of objects within the washing compartment and display the clean/dirty status on the visual display.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates in some aspects to methods and apparatuses for sterilizing, sanitizing, and/or otherwise removing contaminants from, filling, and/or capping containers, such as bottles. In some aspects, the containers are reusable bottles containing or designed to hold drinking water. In some embodiments, the container is received from a customer and/or is provided to the customer. In some embodiments, the methods include returning the same container to the customer. In some embodiments, the methods provide sanitary, convenient, and/or environmentally-friendly alternatives to available methods for removing cleaning, sanitizing, sterilizing, filling, and capping of containers holding drinking liquids.

Abstract: A removable non-integrated treating chemistry dispensing cartridge assembly may emit a signal in response to a predetermined amount of treating chemistry being detected and in response to a predetermined amount of illumination being detected.

Abstract: Apparatuses are disclosed including an apparatus for machine fluid monitoring or sampling comprising a transparent sight glass attachable to a machine such that machine fluid is transferable to the sight glass. The sight glass may have one or more ports, an open first end, a closed second end, and a cavity for the machine fluid. A grommet may be positioned in a first port of the sight glass and may have a sealable access pathway through the grommet to the cavity within the sight glass through which a probe may be extended. A magnetic plug may be positioned in the second port of the sight glass extending into the cavity within the sight glass such that the magnetic plug is positionable for contact with the machine fluid. A sample port assembly may be connected to the sight glass whereby samples of the machine fluid are accessible.

Abstract: The present technology relates to apparatuses, methods and systems for detecting hygiene compliance, particularly in hospital and clinical settings, where hospital acquired infections (HAIs) are of concern. A temperature signature can be determined and then used to ascertain whether a user is compliant with a given hygiene standard. The present technology also relates to sanitizing compositions used in conjunction with such apparatuses, methods and systems.