Abstract: The invention describes an LED lighting module (1) comprising input terminals (13hi, 13lo) for connecting to an input voltage (Uin); an LED load (10) realized to operate at an upper threshold voltage level (Vdim); and a regulation circuit (11, 12) realized to decrease LED current (ILED) through the LED load (10) when the input voltage (Uin) is greater than the upper threshold voltage level (Vdim). The invention further describes an LED lighting arrangement (4) and a method of driving an LED load (10).

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method for the selective separation of proteins from liquid biological materials which, based on the total quantity, contain a small proportion of one or more trace components, by means of the addition of polar organic solvents having a dipole moment in the range from 1.6 to 4.0 Debye, and adsorption of the proteins on a solid phase carrier, wherein the trace components are separated from the proteins bound to the solid phase carrier by adsorption by means of a) magnetic field, b) centrifugal force, c) gravitational force or d) compressive force, and the trace components remain in the liquid.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for risk stratification for acute coronary syndrome (ACS), in particular acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and angina pectoris (AP), wherein provasopressin (proAVP) or fragments and partial peptides thereof, in particular copeptin or neurophysin II, is determined by an in vitro diagnosis.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods, devices and systems for generating accurate timestamps for wireless communications signals that can be used to correct the clocks of base stations for wireless communications systems. A radio signal timestamping unit (RSTU) receives a wireless signal including timing information broadcast by a base station. The RSTU includes a local clock that is in communication with a high-precision time source and provides high-accuracy timing information to one or more base stations to maintain accurate clock synchronization among the plurality of base stations. The timing synchronization information can be determined at least in part based on the propagation delay of the wireless signals received at the RSTU.

Abstract: An approach is provided for map data updates based on region-specific data turbulence. The approach involves, for example, retrieving historical map data for the map region and segmenting the historical map data into a time series including at least a first time epoch and a second time epoch. The approach also involves calculating a first representative value for the first time epoch based on the historical map data segmented into the first time epoch, and a second representative value for the second time epoch based on the historical map data segmented into the second time epoch. The approach further involves calculating the map data turbulence based on the first representative value and the second representative value.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a lighting device (100), the method comprising the steps of providing (S1) a sheet of optically transmissive plastic material, forming (S2) a lighting device housing from the sheet of optically transmissive plastic material, such that the lighting device housing comprises a first portion (212) connected to a second portion (214) by a flexible connecting portion (202), folding (S3) the first (212) or second portion (214) about the flexible connecting portion (202) to enclose a light source (210) and driver electronics (206) within an enclosed region of the lighting device housing, and securing (S4) the first portion (212) to the second portion (214) such that the lighting device housing maintains the folded position.

Abstract: A roll-fed printing assembly, a software medium, and a method of controlling a roll-fed printing assembly are disclosed. The method includes: controlling the printing to execute a first print job containing a batch of nested individual jobs; detecting a pause state during the executing of the first print job; stopping the executing of the first print job in response to the detecting of the pause state; determining, for each individual job of the first print job, whether that individual job belongs to either: a first group of individual jobs that have already been printed successfully, or to a second group of individual jobs that have not yet been printed successfully; creating a second print job by automatic re-nesting of the jobs of the second group based on a nesting criterion; and controlling the printing assembly to execute the second print job.

Abstract: Growing system for growing plants, for example vegetables and ornamental plants, includes a container tray (1) which is floatably arranged in a liquid reservoir (14). The container tray (1) is configured to float on nutrient water (6) during use and has at least one opening (4) which is arranged in a tray bottom (2) of the container tray (1) for bringing a growth substrate (11) which is arranged on the container tray (1) into contact with the nutrient water (6). The container tray (1) is a substantially flat container tray (1) which includes an upright tray edge (3), and wherein the at least one opening (4) has an upright opening edge (5) having a height which is such that the growth substrate (11) is situated above a water line of the nutrient water (6) during use.

Abstract: A loading train (1) consists of at least two loading wagons (2, 3) for transporting and storing bulk material, each having a wagon frame (5) supported on on-track undercarriages (4), a storage box (6) with a bottom conveyor belt (8) which is situated in the bottom region of the storage box and extends in the longitudinal direction (7) of the wagon, and a pivotable transfer conveyor belt (9) adjoining the bottom conveyor belt (8) and projecting beyond the wagon frame (5). A tilt protection device (11) is provided between the front-most, first loading wagon (3)—with regard to a transport direction (10) of the bottom conveyor belt (8)—and the following, second loading wagon (2). The tilt protection device (11) is designed for contacting the rearward wagon frame end of the first loading wagon (3) in order to block an upward movement of the wagon frame (5).

Abstract: A four cable operated scissors grab, comprising a pair of scissor levers that are connected via a pivot joint to pivot about a pivoting axis, which scissor levers each include a grab shell and a hoist cable connection situated on a first side of the lever with respect to the pivot joint, and a closing cable connection situated on a second side of the lever that is opposite with respect to the pivot joint, so that in use a dedicated hoisting cable is fastened to each lever on the first side of the lever, and a dedicated closing cable is fastened to each lever at the second side of the lever. The scissor levers each include a sheave on the second side of the lever, and said sheaves are each arranged as a first and final closing sheave, so that in use each of the two closing cables extend in a single pass from a closing cable connection on the second side of one lever via the closing sheave on the second side of the other lever to depart from the grab and continue upward to a crane carrying the grab.

Abstract: An apparatus for forming an inflatable closing plug has a winding head rotatable around a path defining a winding plane. The winding head is arranged to dispense one or more continuous lines from a supply of line via a guide arrangement. A preform is rotationally supported on an axis at a shallow angle with respect to the winding plane such than the winding plane intersects the preform. By providing a spreading arrangement to locate the windings on the preform over a band having a width perpendicular to the winding plane, a smoother distribution of windings can be achieved.

Abstract: A method of measuring a parameter of a lithographic process, the method including: illuminating a diffraction measurement target on a substrate with radiation, the measurement target including at least a first sub-target, at least a second sub-target and at least third sub-target, wherein the first, second and third sub-targets each include a periodic structure and wherein the first sub-target, second sub-target and third sub-target each have a different design and wherein at least two of the sub-targets are respectively designed for determination of a different lithographic process parameter; and detecting radiation scattered by the at least two sub-targets to obtain for that target a measurement representing the different parameters of the lithographic process.

Abstract: A printed circuit board assembly (1) and a method for manufacturing a printed circuit board assembly (1) are provided. The method comprises: providing a substrate (2), printing a circuit pattern on the substrate (2) thereby forming a bottom layer (4a) of an uncured conductive material (7) and a top layer (4b) of an insulating material (8), arranging at least one electronic component (5), having at least one electrical connection part (6), on the top layer (4b) of the circuit pattern, the at least one electrical connection part (6) of the at least one electronic component (5) forming at least one electrical connection (9) with the bottom layer (4a) comprising the uncured conductive material (7), and, after arranging said at least one electronic component (5) on the top layer (4b), curing the conductive material (7) and the insulating material (8). By this method, the conductive material (7) mechanically secures said at least one electronic component (5) to the substrate (2).

Abstract: A level shifter (100) is presented comprising an input branch (102) and an output branch (104). The input branch comprises a first switch (130), a voltage clamping unit (120) and a controllable current source (110) in series. The output branch (104) comprises a second switch (140) and a third switch (150) in series, the second switch (140) and third switch (150) having opposite polarities. An output (OUT, 160) is provided between the second and the third switch (140, 150). The current source (110) is controlled by an input signal (IN) and the output signal (OUT). The first switch (130) is controlled by the input signal (IN). Switching control terminals (122, 124) of the second and the third switch are connected on either side of the clamping unit (120). This reduces voltage swing of switching control units, thus resulting in fast switching, less power consumption and wider voltage ranges.

Abstract: A porous asymmetric membrane comprises a hydrophobic polymer comprising a poly(phenylene ether) or poly(phenylene ether) copolymer; and a polymer additive. A separation module can be fabricated from the porous asymmetric membrane. A method of forming the porous asymmetric membrane comprises: dissolving a hydrophobic polymer comprising a poly(phenylene ether) or poly(phenylene ether) copolymer and, a polymer additive in a water-miscible polar aprotic solvent to form a porous asymmetric membrane-forming composition; and phase-inverting the porous asymmetric membrane forming-composition in a first non-solvent composition to form the porous asymmetric membrane. The polymer additive comprises hydrophilic functional groups, copolymerized hydrophilic monomers, or blocks of hydrophilic monomer repeat units. For example, the polymer additive can comprise a hydrophilic polymer or amphiphilic polymer. The porous asymmetric membrane can be a flat membrane or hollow fiber.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘H217901’, characterized by its compact, upright and rounded plant habit; vigorous growth habit and moderate growth rate; freely branching habit with strong, thick and sturdy stems; early, freely and uniformly flowering habit; mophead-type inflorescences with numerous double-type sterile flowers that are light red purple in color; and good postproduction longevity.

Abstract: A new and distinct Stevia cultivar named ‘LOSTE1517’ which is characterized by the combination of a compact plant size, vigorous growth, improved cold tolerance, a high concentration sweetening compounds in the foliage, and the stability of these characteristics from generation to generation.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘PERONI ORANGE’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and uniformly rounded plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; dense and full plant habit; dark green-colored leaves; uniform and freely flowering habit; long flowering period; and decorative-type inflorescences with greyed orange-colored ray florets.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Dahlia plant named ‘Dahlgr152’, characterized by its upright, mounding and dense plant habit; freely basal branching habit; dark green-colored leaves; early and freely flowering habit; single-type inflorescence form; large inflorescences with light purple and white bi-colored ray florets; and good postproduction longevity and garden performance.

Abstract: ‘Peach Pearl’ is a new variety of calla lily plant having inflorescences with a yellow/orange-colored spathe that produces 6-22 inflorescences per tuber. The height of the top of an inflorescence above the soil can reach up to 50 cm. The leaves are green with transparent maculations present and have a leathery texture.