Abstract: A foldable cover assembly includes a glass layer having a first surface, a second surface opposite the first surface, a first thickness at a first location and a second thickness at a second location, wherein the second thickness is less than the first thickness. The second thickness is further effective to provide bendability to the glass layer. The foldable cover assembly further includes an optically clear polymer film disposed on the first surface of the glass layer. The polymer film includes a thermoplastic polymer, a thermoset polymer, or a combination comprising at least one of the foregoing, wherein a 100 micrometer-thick sample of the optically clear polymer film transmits greater than 85% of visible light as determined according to ASTM D1003-00. A method for the manufacture of the foldable cover assembly is also described. The foldable cover assembly can be useful for use with an electronic device.

Abstract: A poly(siloxane-etherimide) composition comprising, based on the total weight of the composition, 70 to 90 wt % of a poly(siloxane-etherimide); and an additive comprising a polyester, a filler, or a combination thereof; wherein the filler comprises talc, calcium carbonate, or a combination comprising at least one of the foregoing; and wherein the composition has a number of drops to tracking at 250 volts of greater than or equal to 50 drops determined according to ASTM D-3638-85.

Abstract: An approach is provided for determining one or more real-time traffic data series associated with one or more road segments over one or more time intervals. The approach involves causing, at least in part, a determination of one or more differences of the real-time data series with one or more historical models. The approach also involves determining whether the one or more real-time difference exceeds a threshold difference. The approach involves causing, at least in part, a selection of one or more other historical models for the one or more road segments over the one or more time intervals based, at least in part, on a determination that the real-time difference exceeds the threshold difference.

Abstract: The disclosure concerns component carriers including: (i) a first support structure having a generally rectangular cross-section; and (ii) a second support structure having a generally rectangular cross-section, where the first support structure and the second support structure are formed of fiber-filled polypropylene; and where the component carrier is configured to be part of an electrical vehicle.

Abstract: A radiation source for a lithographic apparatus, in particular a laser-produced plasma source includes a fan unit surrounding but not obstructing the collected radiation beam that is operated to generate a flow in a buffer gas away from the optical axis. The fan unit can include a plurality of flat or curved blades generally parallel to the optical axis and driven to rotate about the optical axis.

Abstract: A tubular LED lighting device (10) comprising an LED, a driver (18) for driving the LED, and an electrical connector (14). The lighting device further comprises a thermally triggered switch (16) for prevention of overheating of the electrical connector. The thermally triggered switch is connected in series between the electrical connector and the driver, and the thermally triggered switch is configured to interrupt current in the event of the temperature of the electrical connector meeting a triggering condition. If a significant degree of arcing occurs the electrical connector will heat up such that the triggering condition will be met and the current flow between the electrical connector and the driver will be interrupted. There is also provided a luminaire (20) comprising the tubular LED lighting device.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a device for determining in a heating appliance whether ignition of the mixture of fluid fuel and air has taken place, comprising the following steps of: applying an electrical ignition signal to a measuring circuit; filtering a combustion signal from the ignition signal; comparing the detected combustion signal to a predetermined pattern; and establishing that the anticipated combustion signal took place during a predetermined period of time.

Abstract: An optical system for collimation of incoming light, comprising: a body (102); a recess (110) formed on a first side (104) of the body (102), the recess (110) having a central light entry surface (114) and a side light entry surface (112); a central light exit surface (118) provided at a second side of the body (108), which second side (108) is opposite to said first side (104); said central light entry surface (114) being arranged in relation to the central light exit surface (118) such that incoming light falling on the central light entry surface (114) is directed to the central light exit surface (118), a total internal reflection surface (116) provided at a side surface of the body (102), which is arranged such that incoming light falling on the side light entry surface (112) of the recess (110) is directed towards the total internal reflection surface (116) so as to be subject to total internal reflection towards the second side (108) of the body (102); and a rejection area (120) surrounding said centra

Abstract: There is described a challenge-response method for a computing device. The method comprises steps of: (a) receiving challenge data at a secured module of the computing device, the challenge data comprising image content encrypted using an encryption key, and the image content including a nonce; (b) the secured module recovering the image content through decryption using one or more keys associated with the encryption key; (c) the secured module of the computing device outputting the recovered image content; (d) capturing the image content as output by the secured module; (e) processing the captured image content so as to obtain the nonce; and (f) providing the nonce as a response. There is also described a computing device arranged to carry out the challenge-response method, a computer program for causing a processor to carry out the challenge-response method, and a computer readable medium storing such a computer program.

Abstract: A house connection for a cable in a medium conduit comprises a cable passage with which the cable is taken out of the medium conduit. The cable passage is provided with a cable tensioner with which a portion of the cable can be tensioned in the medium conduit. The cable passage is preferably part of a rotatable manifold.

Abstract: A device for limiting or keeping constant a quantity of fluid flowing therethrough, includes: a housing with a front chamber and a rear chamber; a partition arranged in the housing with two or more openings; and a flow limiting element arranged in one or both openings. The flow limiting element includes a housing provided with an inlet, an outlet and a throughflow opening; and a resilient plate-like valve element mounted in the housing, substantially able to close the throughflow opening by resilient movement in the direction of a valve seat arranged in the housing adjacently of the throughflow opening. The valve element is fixed on one side and can move resiliently on the opposite side in the direction of the valve seat. A mould produces one or more injection-moulded products. The injection-moulded product is a flow limiter for limiting the force of the flow of a fluid flowing therethrough.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cell expressing a polypeptide having 5-hydroxymethyl-2-furancarboxylic acid dehydrogenase activity, as well as to a cell expressing a polypeptide having furanic compound transport capabilities. The invention also relates to a process for the production of 2,5-furan-dicarboxylic acid (FDCA) wherein the cells of the invention are used for oxidation of a furanic precursors of FDCA.

Abstract: Methods of forming thin-film structures including metal carbide material, and structures and devices including the metal carbide material are disclosed. Exemplary structures include metal carbide material formed using two or more different processes (e.g., two or more different precursors), which enables tuning of various metal carbide material properties, including resistivity, current leakage, and work function.

Abstract: A method (460) for illuminating a target (20) with one or more lighting effects using a networked light source. An image recording device (16) comprising a wireless communications module (36) identifies any lighting units (10) located within a first distance (50) to the image recording device, and communicates, via the wireless communications module, a request to one or more of the identified lighting units to illuminate the target with one or more of a plurality of lighting effects when the image recording device captures an image or records a video.

Abstract: Stable pre-fusion respiratory syncitial virus (RSV) F polypeptides, immunogenic compositions including the polypeptides, and uses thereof for the prevention and/or treatment of RSV infection are described.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a dual-interface integrated circuit (IC) card module for use in a dual-interface IC card. Embodiments disclosed include a dual-interface integrated circuit card module (150), the module comprising: a substrate (104) having first and second opposing surfaces; a contact pad (102) on the first surface of the substrate; an integrated circuit (110) on the second surface of the substrate (104), the integrated circuit (110) having electrical connections to the contact pad (102) through the substrate (104); and a pair of antenna pads (108) disposed in recesses (103) in the second surface of the substrate (104) and electrically connected to corresponding antenna connections on the integrated circuit (110).

Abstract: Certain aspects of the disclosure are directed to electrostatic discharge protection of an integrated circuit clock. According to a specific example, circuitry includes a direct-current power supply, a voltage-controlled oscillation (VCO) circuit, an electrostatic protection circuit, and a voltage regulator. The VCO circuit has an oscillation frequency and includes an amplification circuit and capacitance circuitry. The electrostatic protection circuit is arranged to connect power to the VCO circuit while reducing variation in the oscillation frequency of the VCO circuit resulting from electrostatic energy. The voltage regulator is connected between the direct-current power supply and a power supply connection at which the direct-current power is connected to the VCO, and is configured to mitigate an imbalance of electric charges from adversely altering a tuning capacitance of the VCO established by the capacitance circuitry.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Phalaenopsis plant named ‘PHALGEPWAL’, particularly characterized by having small, white flowers with light greenish-yellow lips, 2 to 5 peduncles that are short and sturdy, leaves that are oblong, and is propagated by meristem tissue culture, is disclosed.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Phalaenopsis plant named ‘PHALFAUF’, particularly characterized by having small, purple striped flowers with white edges and dark red-purple lips, 1 to 3 peduncles that are medium long and sturdy, leaves that are oblong, and is propagated by meristem tissue culture, is disclosed.