Abstract: Disclosed are methods and apparatus for lighting configuration, contemplating analysis of a plurality of distance values from a plurality of distance sensors to set one or more light output characteristics of a plurality of LEDs. The light output characteristics of the LEDs are set as a function of the distance values from the distance sensors.

Abstract: An architectural transparency includes a substrate, a first dielectric layer formed over at least a portion of the substrate, a continuous metallic layer formed over at least a portion of the first dielectric layer, a second dielectric layer formed over at least a portion of the first metallic layer, and a subcritical metallic layer formed over at least a portion of the second dielectric layer such that the subcritical metallic layer forms discontinuous metallic regions.

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: An ultrasound-based air bubble and/or solid detector comprising an ultrasonic transmitter for transmitting ultrasound through a medium to be examined, wherein the ultrasound is adapted to be received by an ultrasonic receiver. Energy input of the ultrasound into a medium to be monitored may be limited and/or monitored and/or adapted.

Abstract: A method for printing by means of a flatbed printer including a flatbed surface for placing a plurality of pieces of media to be printed upon, the plurality of pieces of media having different thicknesses, a control unit for controlling the printing of digital images on the plurality of pieces of media, a gantry constructed to move over the flatbed surface in a first direction and extending in a second direction, a print head configured to eject recording material on the plurality of pieces of media and attached to the gantry, the method including the steps of dividing the flatbed surface into a plurality of strips extending in the second direction over a length of the flatbed surface in the second direction, storing a position of each of the plurality of strips in storage of the control unit, for each strip coupling in storage a thickness range to the strip, the thickness range including a maximum allowed thickness for a piece of media to be placed in the strip on the flatbed surface and a minimum allowed th

Abstract: Disclosed is a lighting unit (10) that utilizes sensor data to select a fade-in or fade-out profile for one or more light sources (12). The lighting unit includes a clock module (20), an ambient light level sensor (18), and a controller (16). The controller receives ambient light level data from the ambient light level sensor and time of day data from the clock module, and utilizes the received information to automatically select a fade-in or fade-out profile. The controller can also use the received ambient light level data to calibrate the clock module.

Abstract: Embodiments of a device and method are disclosed. In an embodiment, a CAN device includes a security module connected between a CAN bus interface of a CAN transceiver and a microcontroller communications interface of the CAN transceiver and an operational mode controller connected between the security module and the CAN bus interface. The security module is configured to perform a security function on data traffic received from the CAN bus interface or from the microcontroller communications interface. The operational mode controller is configured to set an operational mode for the CAN transceiver such that a CAN Flexible Data-rate (FD) frame or a corresponding CAN frame is output from the CAN bus interface. An identifier of the CAN FD frame is the same as an identifier of the corresponding CAN frame.

Abstract: A cryptographic method comprising sequentially performing a number of rounds, each round comprising performing a respective round function on respective input data for that round to generate respective output data for that round, wherein for each of the second and subsequent rounds, the input data for that round is the output data of the preceding round, wherein for each round the respective round function comprises: applying a respective bijective operation to a first amount of data to produce a first result, the bijective operation corresponding to at least part of a cryptographic key; and processing a second amount of data by applying a plurality of processing operations to produce a second result, wherein at least one of the processing operations is the bijective operation; wherein the first amount of data and the second amount of data are based on the input for said round and wherein the output data for said round is based on the first result and the second result; wherein one or both of the following ap

Abstract: A method including evaluating a plurality of substrate measurement recipes for measurement of a metrology target processed using a patterning process, against stack sensitivity and overlay sensitivity, and selecting one or more substrate measurement recipes from the plurality of substrate measurement recipes that have a value of the stack sensitivity that meets or crosses a threshold and that have a value of the overlay sensitivity within a certain finite range from a maximum or minimum value of the overlay sensitivity.

Abstract: A cord including multifilament para-aramid yarn comprising filaments, wherein the filaments have a non-round cross section having a smaller and a larger dimension, where the cross-sectional aspect ratio between the larger and the smaller dimension is 1.5-10 and the smaller dimension of the cross section has a maximum of 50 ?m and wherein the para-aramid has at least 90% para bonds between the aromatic moieties. The cords have excellent fatigue properties.

Abstract: In wide format web printing the loading of a new web medium is a cumbersome process, requiring the operator to raise a very wide flexible web from the supply roll up to the print surface. The present invention provides a simple apparatus to aid in the manual loading process. The web transport assembly of the apparatus comprises a supply unit arranged for supplying the web from a media roll to a transport path and a pick-up device comprising a pick-up surface and a holding mechanism configured for releasably holding a leading edge section of the web onto the pick-up surface, wherein the pick-up device is moveable between a first position near the supply unit for attaching the leading edge section and a second position near the print surface. The leading edge section is moved upwards towards the print surface while held by the holding mechanism.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method of treating diabetic nephropathy in a subject suffering from diabetic nephropathy, the method comprising administering to the subject a compound that inhibits VEGF-B signalling.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘HBA215910’, characterized by its upright and rounded plant habit; vigorous growth habit; rapid growth rate; freely branching habit with strong, thick and sturdy stems; freely and uniformly flowering habit; mophead-type inflorescences with numerous dark red purple-colored sterile flowers with green-colored sectors; when plants are “blued”, sterile flowers are light purple violet in color with greyed red-colored sectors; and good postproduction longevity.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘HBA215909’, characterized by its upright and rounded plant habit; vigorous growth habit; rapid growth rate; freely branching habit with strong, thick and sturdy stems; freely and uniformly flowering habit; mophead-type inflorescences with numerous white-colored sterile flowers; and good postproduction longevity.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Begonia plant named ‘Bkpbechl’, characterized by its broadly upright to outwardly spreading and mounded plant habit; sturdy plants with freely basal branching habit; dark green-colored leaves; uniform and freely flowering habit; and single-type female flowers and fully double male flowers that are light red in color.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Aster plant named ‘Zanasbluba’, characterized by its compact, upright to slightly spreading and mounding plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; freely branching growth habit; dense and bushy appearance; freely flowering habit; double-type inflorescences with violet to violet blue-colored ray florets; good postproduction longevity and good container performance.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Petunia plant named ‘Duesunblsk’, characterized by its mounding to outwardly trailing plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; early and freely flowering habit; medium to large-size flowers with dark violet-colored petals with dark purple-colored centers and venation; and good garden performance.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Petunia plant named ‘Duesunpursky’, characterized by its mounding to outwardly trailing plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; early and freely flowering habit; medium to large-size flowers with purple-colored petals with greyed and dark purple-colored centers and venation; and good garden performance.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Echeveria plant named ‘EC-ECH-02’ that is characterized by blue-green leaves with red margins and a rosette plant form.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Gaillardia plant named ‘Bargaispinor’, characterized by its compact and mounded plant habit; freely branching habit; strong leaves that resist yellowing; early and freely flowering habit; and large single inflorescences with bright red-colored ray florets with yellow-colored apices.