Abstract: Devices (20) for coupling sources (11, 12) to loads (13) comprise first converters (21) for converting first input signals from first sources (11) into first output signals. The first converters (21) comprise control inputs for receiving control signals. Control values of the control signals define first parameters of the first output signals. Circuits (23) in the devices (20) receive the first output signals and receive second output signals originating from second sources (12) or from second converters (22) coupled to the second sources (12) and provide power signals to the loads (13). The second sources (12) comprise solar panels. Controllers (24) adapt the control values of the control signals in response to detections of changes in second parameters of the first input or output signals. The controllers (24) may operate independently from the second output signals and from second input signals.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pre-accelerated resin composition, characterized in that the resin composition comprises an unsaturated polyester resin and/or a vinyl ester resin, a soluble copper compound and a heterocyclic aromatic amine and which resin composition is essentially free of cobalt. The present invention further relates to a two component composition in which the first component comprises such a resin composition and in which the second component comprises an organic peroxide.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for configuring a mobile user device as a remote controller for a hearing aid, said mobile user device, comprising a removable secure digital (SD) card, comprising a radio interface and an antenna controller for configuring said radio interface for wireless communication with said hearing aid; and, a computer-readable memory for storing a software application for remotely controlling said hearing aid via said communication module; said method comprising: requesting a communication module identifier, from said communication module; sending a request for hearing aid setting information associated with said hearing aid to a server, said request comprising said communication module identifier; receiving at least part of said hearing aid setting information if said server determines on the basis of said communication module identifier that access to said hearing aid setting information by said mobile user device is allowed; and, configuring the radio interface of said communicatio

Abstract: The invention provides a light management information system for an outdoor lighting network system, having a plurality of outdoor light units each including at least one sensor type, where each of the light units communicates with at least one other light unit, at least one user input/output device in communication with at one or more of said outdoor light units, a central management system in communication with light units, said central management system sends control commands and/or information to one or more of said outdoor light units, in response to received outdoor light unit status/sensor information from one or more of said outdoor light units or received user information requests from said user input/output device, a resource server in communication with said central management system, wherein the central management system uses the light unit status/sensor information and resources from the resource server to provide information to the user input/output device and/or reconfigure one or more of the l

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for reducing the production of methane emanating from the digestive activities of a ruminant and/or for improving ruminant animal performance by using, as active compound at least one organic molecule substituted at any position with at least one nitrooxy group, or a salt thereof, which is administrated to the animal together with the feed. The invention also relates to the use of these compounds in feed and feed additives such as premix, concentrates and total mixed ration (TMR) or in the form of a bolus.

Abstract: A light system interface for controlling an arena light system, the light system interface comprising: an input configured to receive a first protocol message, the first protocol message being configured to define at least one control parameter associated with an emulated light source, the at least one control parameter designed to produce an emulated visual effect when performed on the emulated light source; a protocol message generator configured to generate at least one second protocol message based on the first protocol message and a mapping between the emulated light source and at least two arena light system light sources including knowledge on the arena light system light sources with respect to location and direction, the at least one second protocol message being configured to define control parameters associated with the arena light system light sources; and an output configured to output the second protocol message to the network of arena light system light sources, such that the control parameters

Abstract: One variation of an exterior cladding system includes a set of panels including a first panel and a second panel, each panel in the set of panels including: a face; an upper flange extending from an upper edge of the face and defining a receiver; a hang tab extending from the upper flange substantially parallel to the face, offset from the face by a first depth, and defining a fastener bore; a lower flange extending from a lower edge of the face; a lock tab extending from the lower flange opposite the upper flange by a first height and offset from the face by a second depth less than the first depth; and a striker extending from the lower flange opposite the upper flange by a second height less than the first height.

Abstract: One example discloses an apparatus for voice communication, including: a first wireless device including a first pressure sensor having a first acoustical profile and configured to capture a first set of acoustic energy within a time window; wherein the first wireless device includes a near-field magnetic induction (NFMI) signal input; wherein the first wireless device includes a processing element configured to: receive, through the NFMI signal input, a second set of acoustic energy captured by a second pressure sensor, having a second acoustical profile, within a second wireless device and within the time window; apply a signal enhancement technique to the first and second sets of acoustic energy based on the first and second acoustical profiles; and output an enhanced voice signal based on applying the signal enhancement.

Abstract: An apparatus for delivering power to a load, which comprises a power converter that converts input power at a primary side to an output power and to a supply voltage to a secondary side. On the secondary side, a load switch is located on a current path to the load. A secondary-side control circuitry controls the load switch to operate in an ON mode in which current is provided to the load, and in response to a fault condition corresponding a voltage drop across the load switch exceeding a threshold value, activates circuitry on the secondary side. The circuitry, in response to the fault condition, causes the primary-side control circuitry to limit an extent to which the power converter is capable of supplying power.

Abstract: The present invention provides a device for packaging products in a foil package. The device comprises corner forming means for forming a number of folded and attached-together sections of foil material in a foil web, which sections extend outwardly in the longitudinal direction of the foil web, which sections each form a seam on the inner side of the foil web, packaging means, and transport means for transporting the foil web from a supply roll along the corner forming means and along the packaging means, respectively. The device further comprises application means for applying elongate closing elements perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the web to the inner side of the web, wherein the application means are provided between the corner forming means and the shaping means and are adapted to apply the elongate closing elements such that the closing elements cross at least some of the seams formed in the foil web by the corner forming means.

Abstract: Improved methods and systems for passivating a surface of a high-mobility semiconductor and structures and devices formed using the methods are disclosed. The method includes providing a high-mobility semiconductor surface to a chamber of a reactor and exposing the high-mobility semiconductor surface to a gas-phase sulfur precursor to passivate the high-mobility semiconductor surface.

Abstract: Various circuits, apparatuses and methods are disclosed for generating a DC voltage conversion. In an example embodiment, an apparatus includes a DC voltage multiplier having a first capacitor. In a first mode, the first capacitor is charged to store a first voltage between first and second terminals of the capacitor. In a second mode, the DC voltage multiplier shifts a voltage of the second terminal up to a second voltage, thereby shifting the first terminal to a third voltage. The apparatus also includes a fractional output control circuit that when enabled, connects a second capacitor between the first terminal of the first capacitor and the ground reference voltage. The connecting of the second capacitor causes the first terminal of the first capacitor to be pulled down to a voltage between the first and third voltages when the second terminal is shifted up to the second voltage.

Abstract: A non-reactive hot melt adhesive containing a copolymer being substantially composed of a reaction product of lactide (L) and caprolactone (C) in a molar ratio (L/C) of at least 1.5. The adhesive further includes a carbodiimide compound. The presence of a small but effective amount of carbodiimide causes a stabilizing effect on the sealing properties of the adhesive, especially if it is exposed to higher temperatures. A method manufactures the adhesive and a method seals a package with the adhesive.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a photovoltaic cell device with combined energy conversion and lighting option and a method a controlling such a device. It comprises a responsive element, a reflector or a light source for changing light absorption and thus appearance of photovoltaic cells (e.g. solar panel). It is also possible to combine the responsive element or the reflector with light source(s) providing extra illumination. When combined with a sensor and control unit, ambient intelligent solar panels and ambient intelligent lighting systems can be obtained. A combination of a luminescent solar concentrator (LSC) and light-emitting device is also possible, where an energy storage device is charged by a photovoltaic cell upon irradiation. The energy storage powers one or more light sources which are coupled to the sides of the luminescent plate. The light emitted by the light sources is coupled into the plate and (partly) converted by the luminescent plate.

Abstract: A new and distinct Mandevilla cultivar named ‘OOSMANWHI1’ which is characterized by a compact growth habit, dark green and glossy foliage, large white flowers that are lightly suffused with pink, a dark yellow corolla tube, a prolific and continuous bloom habit, as well as the stability of these characteristics from generation to generation.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Pelargonium plant named ‘Fipelbrosalni’, characterized by its upright to outwardly spreading and uniformly mounding plant habit; moderately freely basal branching habit; leaves with a prominent dark brownish purple-colored central zonal pattern and green-colored margins; early and freely flowering habit; semi-double salmon-colored flowers arranged on rounded umbels; and good garden performance.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Begonia plant named ‘KRBELAT02’ characterized by its upright to broadly spreading and uniformly mounded plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; showy leaves that are green and greyed green in color with centers that are flushed with red purple; and excellent postproduction longevity.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Spathiphyllum plant named ‘Spamobla’, characterized by its upright, outwardly arching and uniform plant habit; freely clumping growth habit; bushy and dense plants; glossy dark green-colored leaves; freely flowering habit; large creamy white-colored spathes that are positioned above and between the foliar plane on strong and erect scapes; and good inflorescence longevity.