Abstract: A low dropout (LDO) regulator system is provided. The LDO regulator system includes a first amplifier circuit, a second amplifier circuit, and a switch circuit. The first amplifier circuit has a first input coupled to receive a reference voltage and an output. The second amplifier circuit has a first input coupled to the output of the first amplifier and is configured to provide a predetermined voltage at a first output. The switch circuit is coupled between the first output of the second amplifier circuit and a second input of the first amplifier circuit and is configured to cause an open circuit in a first feedback path from the first output of the second amplifier circuit to the second input of the first amplifier circuit based on a control signal.

Abstract: A method of making a semiconductor switch device. The method includes providing a semiconductor substrate having a major surface and a first semiconductor region having a first conductivity type located adjacent the major surface. The method also includes depositing a gate dielectric on the major surface. The method further includes implanting ions into the first semiconductor region through a mask positioned over the first semiconductor region, thereby to form a well region located in the first semiconductor region. The well region has a second conductivity type different to the first conductivity type. The method also includes depositing and patterning a gate electrode material on the gate dielectric to form a gate electrode located directly above the well region. The method further includes implanting ions into the first semiconductor region to form a source region and a drain region of the semiconductor switch device on either side of the gate electrode.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a lighting device (1, 1a) comprising an envelope (3), a carrier (4) arranged inside the envelope (3) and having solid state light sources (5) mounted on the carrier (4), driver circuitry (10) spaced apart from the carrier (4), at least one power line (9) connecting the solid state light sources (5) and the driver circuitry (10), and a wireless communication circuit (13) for receiving control signals, and for controlling the light output, during operation, from the solid state light sources (5). The wireless communication circuit (13) is connected to the at least one power line (9) for using the at least one power line (9) as a wireless communication antenna.

Abstract: A publicly accessible urban beach entertainment complex is disclosed, with a man-made tropical, pristine-clear lagoon as the centerpiece of the complex. The lagoon includes a surf feature and surrounding the lagoon are entertainment, educational, sports, and commercial facilities. The complex has a controlled public access and provides the look and feel of a tropical beach with clear waters and sandy beaches. In addition a method for efficiently utilizing facilities and land that are vacant, underutilized, have limited uses, or that are contiguous to or nearby recreational, educational, sports, or commercial venues is disclosed. The method providing a publicly accessible urban beach entertainment complex with a centerpiece man-made tropical-style pristine-clear lagoon having a surf feature.

Abstract: Automatically collecting advertisement bidding order by automatically accessing at least one Internet content site and presenting the Internet content site with at least one virtual user data and an at least one of IP address representing a geographic location of the virtual user. In response, receiving from the Internet content site advertisement content, and bidding data. Presenting the advertisement bidding data to a user, and/or storing the advertisement bidding data.

Abstract: One example discloses a first wireless communication device, including: a first near-field transceiver and a first far-field transceiver; wherein the first wireless communication device is configured to communicate with a second wireless device having a second near-field transceiver and a second far-field transceiver; wherein the first near-field transceiver is configured to communicate with the second near-field transceiver; wherein the first far-field transceiver is configured to communicate with a third wireless device in a far-field frequency bandwidth; wherein the second far-field transceiver is configured to communicate with a fourth wireless device in the far-field frequency bandwidth; and wherein communications between the first wireless device and the third wireless device interfere beyond a threshold interference level with communications between the second wireless device and the fourth wireless device unless the first and second wireless devices are at least partially screened by a conductive host

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for applying an image onto a recording medium. The method involves applying an undercoat liquid onto the recording medium and semi-curing the undercoat liquid. Further, the method involves applying an image onto the semi-cured undercoat liquid and curing said image. The invention further relates to a printer apparatus configured for performing such method.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of optimizing within an inspection apparatus, the position and/or size (and therefore focus) of a measurement illumination spot relative to a target on a substrate. The method comprises detecting scattered radiation from at least the target resultant from illuminating the target, for different sizes and/or positions of said illumination spot relative to the target; and optimizing said position and/or size of the measurement illumination spot relative to the target based on a characteristic of the detected scattered radiation for the different sizes and/or positions of said illumination spot relative to the target.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a nucleic acid construct comprising: a nucleic acid sequence encoding an ice structuring protein (ISP) comprising the sequence set out in SEQ ID NO: 1 or a sequence at least 80% identical thereto or comprising the sequence set out in amino acids 21 to 261 of SEQ ID NO: 1 or a sequence at least 80% identical thereto; and, linked operably thereto, control sequences permitting expression of the nucleic acid sequence in a filamentous fungal host cell. The construct may be used in a method for the production of an ISP, wherein the ISP is expressed in a filamentous fungal host cell.

Abstract: In alternative embodiments, the invention provides phosphatidylinositol-specific phospholipase C (PI-PLC) enzymes, nucleic acids encoding them, antibodies that bind specifically to them, and methods for making and using them. Industrial methods and products comprising use of these phospholipases are also provided. In certain embodiments, provided herein are methods for hydration of non hydratable phospholipids (NHPs) within a lipid matrix. The methods enable migration of NHPs to an oil-water interface thereby allowing the NHPs to be reacted and/or removed from the lipids. In certain embodiments, provided is a method for removing NHPs, hydratable phospholipids, and lecithins from vegetable oils to produce a degummed oil or fat product that can be used for food production and/or non-food applications. In certain embodiments, provided herein are methods for hydration of NHPs followed by enzymatic treatment and removal of various phospholipids and lecithins.

Abstract: The disclosure described herein is directed to an in-grade lighting fixture with improved heat dissipation that provides greater flexibility in servicing, replacing, or installing internal components within the fixture. The in-grade lighting fixture comprises features to assist in dissipating heat generated by light sources, such as LEDs, and/or other electronic components to optimize performance and allow for increased output power for the light sources. The disclosure uses a heat sink assembly that is in thermal communication with the in-grade lighting fixture in order to dissipate heat within the lighting fixture out to the ambient, which optimizes performance and allows for increased output power for the light source.

Abstract: A maintenance system for monitoring a gate device includes the gate device having a gate guide, a gate segment which is movably supported in the gate guide, and a sensor which monitors a gate guiding quality. A method for monitoring the gate device includes the gate device having a gate guide, a gate segment which is movably supported in the gate guide, a sensor which monitors a gate guiding quality arranged at the gate segment, and a maintenance unit. The method includes, when a movement of the gate segment occurs, detecting a vibration value and/or an acceleration value of the gate segment via the sensor, and transmitting the vibration value and/or the acceleration value as maintenance data to the maintenance unit.

Abstract: An apparatus configured to, in respect of an electronic device comprising a battery for powering the electronic device and a charger configured to receive a mains power supply and, when connected to the electronic device, provide a power output to charge the battery, based on a determination of a failure of a request to increase the power output of the charger to the battery of the electronic device, the failure comprising where at least a requested increase of the power output of the charger by a first predetermined amount fails to yield an increase in the power output of the charger equal to the first predetermined amount within a threshold amount, provide an indication to the electronic device that the charger is disconnected from the mains power supply for causing the electronic device to indicate that the charger is disconnected from the mains power supply to a user of the electronic device.

Abstract: A beverage preparation device is provided comprising a preparation unit for preparing a beverage. The preparation unit is arranged for controllably blending a plurality of ingredients incorporable in the beverage. The device further comprises a control unit for enabling a user to control the preparation unit and that comprises a graphical user interface and a processing unit. The graphical user interface has an operational mode enabling the user to indicate a position in an at least two-dimensional space. Therein a respective value of said at least a first and a second parameter is set in accordance with respective components of the indicated position in respective directions in said space, the respective value of said at least a first and second parameter being dependent on the components of said position in said respective directions in a monotonic manner. Subsequently the processing unit drives the preparation unit in accordance with the formulation specified by the user.

Abstract: Multiple luminaires are mounted contiguously in a plane, along a straight line or following a one or two dimensional contour, but with a visible periphery between each adjacent pair. A different signal is embedded into the visible illumination emitted by each luminaire, which an image processing module can detect from one or more images captured by a camera. An angle-dependent mask is arranged to cover at least the periphery between adjacent luminaires, such that an appearance of the periphery when viewed from the environment through the mask varies as a function of viewing angle, becoming less visible at greater values of viewing angle (being the angle between a corresponding viewing direction and a normal to the plane, line or contour). The image processing module distinguishes between the different signals based on the periphery being visible when captured from less than a predetermined value of the viewing angle.

Abstract: An apparatus for pre-heating potable water in aircraft with waste heat includes an air to water heat exchanger having a heat exchanger housing with an inlet end that receives heat from one or more of a galley insert exhaust air inlet, a galley appliance exhaust air inlet and an air chiller exhaust air inlet. A potable water supply inlet supplies potable water to the air to water heat exchanger, which transfers heat to the potable water, and a potable water supply outlet supplies heated potable water, such as to a galley insert or galley appliance, for example. An exhaust air outlet vents cooled exhaust air from the air to water heat exchanger.

Abstract: A method is provided for gathering probe data and using the gathered data to establish traffic speeds for various paths through an intersection. Methods may include receiving probe data from a plurality of probes approaching an intersection along a common road segment; receiving probe data from the plurality of probes exiting the intersection along two or more different road segments; determining traffic speed for each path through the intersection from the common road segment based on the received probe data from the plurality of probes approaching the intersection along the common road segment and the received probe data from the plurality of probes exiting the intersection along two or more different road segments; and generating an indication of the traffic speed for each path through the intersection to be provided for display on a graphical representation of the intersection.

Abstract: Each of a plurality of transmitters, which are distributed at fixed locations of a site, regularly transmits radio signals. A mesh node performs measurements on radio signals transmitted by at least one transmitter and transmits messages including results of the measurements. The mesh node belongs to a plurality of mesh nodes, each configured to monitor at least one environmental parameter at the site. A gateway node receives messages transmitted by the mesh node directly and/or via at least one other mesh node of the plurality of mesh nodes, wherein each of the plurality of mesh nodes is configured to receive messages from other mesh nodes of the plurality of mesh nodes and to forward received messages. The gateway node transmits received messages to a server that is configured to monitor mesh nodes at the site based on results of measurements.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Begonia plant named ‘KRVALWH02’ characterized by its upright to outwardly spreading and mounded plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; dark green-colored leaves; freely flowering habit; double-type flowers that are white and yellow in color and held above and beyond the foliar plane; and excellent postproduction longevity.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Gerbera plant named ‘Garswlove’, characterized by its compact, broadly upright and uniformly mounding plant habit; dense and bushy appearance; numerous inflorescences with bright red-colored ray florets; upright and strong scapes; and good garden performance and relatively tolerant to cold temperatures.