Abstract: An optical device that allows the usage of an extended light source in a more compact device is provided. The optical device may be configured to collimate light of a light source (270) along an optical direction. The optical device (200) may comprise a source surface (215), a forward surface (210), a lens body (250) and a peripheral element (240). The source surface is arranged to receive light and may comprise a central portion (220) and a Fresnel portion (230). The Fresnel portion includes at least one tooth (233n) for deflecting light. The forward surface is arranged to output, along the optical direction, at least the deflected light into a collimated light. The source surface and the forward surface delimit the lens body. The peripheral element may be arranged to reflect light internally reflected at the forward surface by total inner reflection towards the optical direction to contribute to the collimated light.

Abstract: Content management systems that utilize external content libraries are described herein. According to some embodiments, methods for using an external content library may include registering an external content library with a content management system using an external content provider module, and mapping assets of the external content library for use within the content management system.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an optical device (100) and a lighting device for illuminating two intersecting surfaces (S1, S2). The optical device (100) comprises a first light guiding structure (120) for redirecting light from a light source (200) into a first direction and a second light guiding structure (130) for redirecting light from the light source (200) into a second direction different from the first direction, wherein the optical device (100) is arranged to prevent light from the light source (200) from being redirected in a direction between the first and second directions. By positioning the lighting device (100) at the intersection of two surfaces (S1, S2) such as can be found in a step, or at a corner of a wall, or at a corner inside a closet, or on the intersection area of ceilings, the two intersecting surfaces can be illuminated at the same time with comfortable light distribution, using a simple structure that can be easily installed.

Abstract: A signal processor comprising: a modelling block, configured to receive a frequency-domain-input-signal, a fundamental-frequency-signal representative of a fundamental frequency of the frequency-domain-input-signal; and configured to provide a pitch-model-signal based on a periodic function, the pitch-model-signal spanning a plurality of discrete frequency bins, each discrete frequency bin having a respective discrete frequency bin index, wherein within each discrete frequency bin the pitch-model-signal is defined by: the periodic function; the fundamental frequency; the frequency-domain-input-signal; and the respective discrete frequency bin index. The signal processor further comprises a manipulation block, configured to provide an output-signal based on the frequency-domain-input-signal and the pitch-model-signal.

Abstract: A microneedle includes a shaft having a proximal end and a distal end and a capillary space within the shaft, the capillary space (i) connecting the proximal and distal ends or (ii) extending from the distal end of the shaft and connecting with one or more external openings positioned between the proximal end and distal end or (iii) performing the functions of both (i) and (ii). The microneedle includes a polymer mixture which includes (a) optionally polycarbonate, (b) a polycarbonate-polysiloxane copolymer and (c) a mold release agent.

Abstract: A flame simulating assembly is provided with a reflected flickering light that includes only one light source. Light from the light source passes though a rotating flicker element onto an angled reflector, or mirror, that reflects light up onto a simulated fuel bed and the some of the light is reflected off of the flicker elements towards a flame screen to create a simulated flame. The clipping flicker elements creates a fluttering light effect due to the flicker elements “intermittently dipping” into the light path. This fluctuating light is reflected onto the logs and ember bed in front and creates a dancing effect, which simulates glowing embers.

Abstract: A method is disclosed comprising: determining, using a processor, a generalization factor associated with a data element of a database comprising navigation data, the generalization factor depending on a usage information associated with the data element, wherein the generalization factor is indicative to a level of details of a new data element to be generated based on the data element. Further disclosed are a corresponding apparatus, a corresponding system and a corresponding computer readable storage medium.

Abstract: A method of controlling a lighting system, the method comprising: receiving a user input from a user; controlling a first plurality of luminaires in a first environment to render a lighting scene in response to the received user input; storing at least one parameter of the lighting scene in electronic storage; detecting a presence of the user in a second environment and in response thereto: determining at least one property of the second environment and/or the user in the second environment; determining whether the determined property meets one or more predetermined criteria; and using the stored parameter to control a second plurality of luminaires in the second environment to render a version of the lighting scene on condition that the one or more predetermined criteria are determined to be met; wherein the at least one property comprises a duration of the presence of the user in the second environment, and the one or more predetermined criteria comprise a criterion of the duration of the presence of the us

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polypeptide having proline-specific endoprotease activity, selected from the group consisting of i. a polypeptide comprising a mature polypeptide sequence of SEQ ID NO: 2; ii. a polypeptide that has least 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 86%, 87%, 88%, 89%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98% or 99% identity to the mature polypeptide sequence of SEQ ID NO: 2; iii. a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid that hybridizes under medium stringency, preferably under high stringency conditions to the complementary strand of the mature polypeptide coding sequence of SEQ ID NO:1; iv. a polypeptide encoded by a nucleic acid that has at least 70%, 75% 80%, 85%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99% or 100% identity to the mature polypeptide coding sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1. The invention further relates to a method of producing the polypeptide and a process for the preparation of a food or feed product wherein the polypeptide is used.

Abstract: Examples of a substrate processing apparatus include a stage, an outer peripheral ring that surrounds the stage while provided with a gap between a side surface of the stage and the outer peripheral ring, a gas supply unit configured to supply gas from a lower side of the gap to an upper side of the gap, and an upper electrode provided above the stage.

Abstract: The invention describes a fiber light module comprising at least two light distribution fibers, wherein each light distribution fiber is enclosed in a corresponding fiber guiding tube, wherein the fiber guiding tubes are at least partly translucent and mechanically coupled by a stabilization structure, wherein the fiber light module further comprises a guiding structure mechanically coupled to the stabilization structure by means of a mechanical coupling interface, wherein the guiding structure is arranged to preserve a spatial arrangement of the stabilization structure along the mechanical coupling interface. The invention further describes a vehicle signaling light assembly comprising such a fiber light module and a vehicle signaling light which comprises such a vehicle signaling light assembly or fiber light module.

Abstract: An incandescent lamp for a vehicle headlight comprising a transparent vessel that encloses at least one filament and the vessel is at least partly covered with a coating. The coating comprises at least one pigment, which is arranged such that light emitted by the at least one filament and traversing the coating is transformed to transformed light. The transformed light is characterized by a chromaticity according to the CIE 1931 xy-chromaticity with y being in between the Planckian locus and y=0.5*x+0.205 and 0.36<x<0.42, and wherein the at least one pigment comprises a mixture of Co—Al oxide and Co—Al—Cr oxide, the mixture being characterized by a ratio of a concentration in mass percentage Cm(Co—Al oxide) of Co—Al oxide and a concentration in mass percentage Cm(Co—Al—Cr oxide) of Co—Al—Cr oxide in the coating of 90/10?Cm(Co—Al oxide)/Cm(Co—Al—Cr oxide)?30/70.

Abstract: In immersion lithography after exposure of a substrate is complete, a detector is used to detect any residual liquid remaining on the substrate and/or substrate table.

Abstract: A method of reducing an effect of stroke in a subject, the method comprising administering to the subject a compound that inhibits VEGF-B signaling.

Abstract: Methods and systems are described for assessing a vessel obstruction. The methods and systems obtain a volumetric image dataset for a target organ that includes a vessel of interest, extract an axial trajectory extending along of a vessel of interest (VOI) within the volumetric image dataset, and create a three-dimensional (3D) multi-planer reformatted (MPR) image based on the volumetric image dataset and the axial trajectory of the VOI. The methods and systems also extract a VOI parameter from the MPR utilizing a machine learning-based vessel obstruction assessment (VOA) model. Methods and systems are also described for implementing a prediction phase to perform at least one of i) detecting plaque type, ii) classifying anatomical severity of vessel blockage, and/or iii) classifying a hemodynamic severity of vessel obstructions within an unseen portion of the volumetric image data set.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a plant, which is resistant to a pathogen of viral, bacterial, fungal or oomycete origin, wherein the plant has a reduced level, reduced activity or complete absence of DMR6 protein as compared to a plant that is not resistant to the said pathogen, in particular organisms of the Fungi or the phylum Oomycota. The invention further relates to a method for obtaining a plant, which is resistant to a pathogen of viral, bacterial, fungal or oomycete origin, comprising reducing the endogenous level or activity of DMR6 protein in the plant. In addition, the invention relates to the use of a DMR6 promotor for providing disease resistant plants.

Abstract: The invention relates to an oil-continuous composition comprising at least 30 wt. % of a structured continuous oil phase and less than 10 wt. % water, said structured continuous oil phase comprising: 96-99.7 wt. % fat, said fat having a solid fat content at 20° C. (N20) of 0-50% and a liquid oil content at 20° C. that equals 100%?N20; particulate anhydrous non-defibrillated cell wall material from aubergine parenchymal tissue, said particulate anhydrous non-defibrillated cell wall material having a particle size of between 25 ?m and 500 ?m; wherein the particulate anhydrous non-defibrillated cell wall material is present in the structured continuous oil phase in a concentration of 0.3-8% by weight of the liquid oil. The aforementioned particulate cell wall material is capable of structuring liquid oil at very low concentrations.

Abstract: A method including: obtaining a resist process dose sensitivity value for a patterning process; applying the resist process dose sensitivity value to a stochastic model providing values of a stochastic variable as a function of resist process dose sensitivity to obtain a value of the stochastic variable; and designing or modifying a parameter of the patterning process based on the stochastic variable value.

Abstract: A new and distinctive variety of pepper (Capsicum annuum) plant named ‘YY5’ that is distinguished by its yellow colored and square shaped fruit.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Verbena plant named ‘Dovemsure’, characterized by its semi-trailing and mounding plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; early and freely flowering habit; and dark red-colored flowers that are held above and beyond the foliar plane in mounded umbels.