Abstract: A method is provided for dynamically throttling processing and memory consumption of sensors based on context. Methods may include: receiving first sensor data from a first sensor, where the first sensor data includes data associated with an environment of the sensor; applying an auto-encoder framework to the first sensor data to establish a data difference score between frames of the first sensor data, where a relatively high data difference score corresponds to substantial differences between frames of the first sensor data, and wherein a relatively low data difference score corresponds to insubstantial differences between frames of the first sensor data; reducing a frame rate of data capture of the first sensor in response to the data difference score between frames of the first sensor data being relatively low; capturing first sensor data from the first sensor at the reduced frame rate; and providing for storage of the first sensor data.

Abstract: A system for cultivating plants or vegetables, includes a carrier for holding trays accommodating the plants or vegetables, the carrier having an interior formed by a bottom and raised edges extending circumferentially along the bottom to form a container for holding a liquid for cultivating plants or vegetables, and an opening arranged at the bottom; a frame to support the carrier; a supply duct for supplying the liquid towards the carrier, the supply duct arranged at least partly under the carrier; a sprayer device which is at one end fluidly connected to the supply duct and which is at the other provided with a nozzle to direct a flow of liquid to the interior of the carrier; wherein the sprayer device is arranged through the opening of the carrier, the nozzle protruding into the interior of the carrier when the carrier is positioned on the frame.

Abstract: A drinking vessel having a cup with a removable lid having an inlet-outlet opening which receives an elastic straw-vent assembly having a flexible tubular straw and an air passageway forming a vent opening. A cover movably mounted on top of the lid, shiftable between a closed and an open position, with an inward surface of the cover forming fluid tight seal with the vent opening when the cover is in the closed position. In the closed position the cover engages the straw, folding the straw against the lid to seal the straw passageway, and in the open position, the straw fluid passageway and the vent opening are unobstructed by the cover. A removeable elastic straw-vent assembly is also disclosed having a tab to be grasped by the user for easy removal for cleaning.

Abstract: A method for preparing a homogenous catalyst for use in preparing a linear alpha olefin includes: preparing a first pre-catalyst solution by mixing a chromium source and a ligand in a first solvent, wherein the first pre-catalyst solution is stored in a first vessel; preparing a second pre-catalyst solution by mixing an organoaluminum compound and a modifier in a second solvent, wherein the second pre-catalyst solution is stored in a second vessel; and simultaneously feeding the first pre-catalyst solution and the second pre-catalyst solution directly into a reaction vessel, wherein the reaction vessel includes a third solvent.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses simple and efficient glycan- or carbohydrate-based processes or methods for the rapid identification of biological markers and therapeutic targets especially glycan-related targets of infectious diseases, cancers, autoimmune diseases, allergies, inflammation, toxicity, obesity and/or other disorders of humans, animals, plants and other organisms. Therefore, novel methods and products for the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of such diseases obtainable based on these therapeutic targets can be developed.

Abstract: An interferometer system, including a heterodyne interferometer and a processing system. The heterodyne interferometer is arranged to provide a reference signal and a measurement signal. The reference signal has a reference phase. The measurement signal has a measurement phase and an amplitude. The processing system is arranged to determine a cyclic error of the heterodyne interferometer based on the reference phase, the measurement phase and the amplitude.

Abstract: The present application relates to a carbon dioxide snow cleaning apparatus comprising: a carbon dioxide source; a carbon dioxide snow nozzle in fluid communication with the carbon dioxide source; a charging element; and a collection surface. Also described is a method of cleaning a surface, the method comprising the steps of: (i) passing a stream of carbon dioxide out of a carbon dioxide snow nozzle to form a carbon dioxide snow stream; (ii) charging the carbon dioxide snow stream; (iii) directing the charged carbon dioxide snow stream onto the surface to be cleaned; (iv) collecting particles removed by the charged carbon dioxide snow stream from the surface to be cleaned on a collection surface. Also described is the use of such apparatus in a lithographic apparatus and the use of such an apparatus or method.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel antimicrobial surfactants and their application in antimicrobial coating systems, in particular water borne coatings. Provided is a method for providing an antimicrobial surfactant, comprising the steps of: (a) providing a hyperbranched polyurea having blocked isocyanates at the end of the polymer branches by the polycondensation of AB2 monomers; (b) introducing tertiary amine groups by reacting said blocked isocyanates of the hyperbranched polyurea with a tertiary amine compound that is functionalized with —OH, —NH2, —SH, or —COO—; and (c) quaternization of said tertiary amine groups by reacting with an alkylating agent to obtain a quaternized hyperbranched polymer having antimicrobial surfactant properties.

Abstract: A LED driving circuit (20) is for driving at least two LED segments (22, 24) of different color or color temperature, using an input current which has a current ripple amplitude. The LED driving circuit (20) comprises an input to receive the input current; an output to connect to the at least two LED segments (22, 24); and a current distributing circuit which provides the input current to a single one of the two LED segments when the current is at a peak portion, wherein the current distributing circuit is adapted, when providing the input current to a single one of the two LED segments during the peak portion, to provide the input current to the single one of the two LED segments alternately, and splits the input current into two non-zero currents for different LED segments when the current is in a trough. When all current is provided to one LED segment, the light conversion efficiency is lower than when two segments are driven with lower current.

Abstract: A control system for controlling a laser, comprising a sensor for sensing a physical value indicative of a characteristic of a laser beam emitted by the laser, a switch, a first controller and a second controller. Each controller is configured, to receive a further sensor value from the sensor, adjust a received setpoint value based on the received further sensor value to give an output value and cause the laser to operate in accordance with the output value. The switch is configured to switch between the controllers such that output values are provided from each controller in a cyclic fashion.

Abstract: A method for reforming an amorphous carbon film as part of a deposition process thereof, includes process of: (i) depositing an amorphous carbon film on a substrate in a reaction space until a thickness of the amorphous carbon film reaches a predetermined thickness, and then stopping the deposition process; and (ii) exposing the amorphous carbon film to an Ar and/or He plasma in an atmosphere substantially devoid of hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen.

Abstract: A luminaire includes a body, with first and second surfaces that define an elongate interior cavity between the first and second surfaces, the elongate interior cavity being sized to receive one or more elongate light sources; an elongate lens that is removably securable to the body to at least partially cover the elongate interior cavity; and at least one lens retainer disposed at a first end of the elongate interior cavity, where the lens retainer includes a frame including a first frame end and a second frame end, at least a first spring lever disposed between the first and second frame ends, where the at least first spring lever is biased towards a second end of the elongate interior cavity that is opposite the first end of the elongate interior cavity; where the elongate lens is snugly retainable on the body using the bias provided by the spring lever.

Abstract: A tilt detection device uses externally generated electromagnetic signal sources to detect changes in relative orientational positioning of an object. A sensor (18) monitors intensity characteristics of electromagnetic stimuli received from remotely located sources, and a controller (16) utilises changes in those characteristics to inform detection and/or measurement of a state of tilting of an object to which the sensor is mounted.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Apium graveolens L. dulce seed designated 49-835 RZ. The present invention also relates to a Apium graveolens L. dulce plant produced by growing the 49-835 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the celery cultivar, represented by celery variety 49-835 RZ.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an extruded soap bar composition. It more particularly relates to a soap bar composition which comprises low amount of soap where high amount of water can be incorporated. This is achieved by including selective amount of a mixture of sodium or calcium silicate and an acrylic/acrylate polymer, wherein the soap bar comprises 0.01 to 0.7 wt % of the polymer. The soap bars of the invention are easy to extrude and has acceptable product hardness.

Abstract: To create a 3D model of part of a cardiovascular system, two 2D images taken of different orientations of the cardiovascular system may be combined. The 2D images originate from video streams taken at different points in time, which comprise frames showing a beating heart, and thus a moving cardiovascular system. Because of this movement, not just any random set of two 2D images may result in useable 3D model. To select a proper set of two 2D images, a method is provided wherein said selection is based on cardiac cycle data. The cardiac cycle data may comprise heart activity data as a function of time and timing data on cycle events. These cycle events may be repetitive, as the same events occur with every heartbeat. The selected frames are preferably selected at, or approximately at, similar events.

Abstract: A package comprising at least one layer of biodegradable material and containing a plurality of unit dose products, at least one unit dose product comprising a detergent composition comprising hydrogenated castor oil within a sealed compartment formed by a water soluble film.

Abstract: A new and distinct x Gasteraloe plant named ‘OVROCKS08’ which is characterized by dark green foliage that is moderately to densely covered with very light greyed-green protuberances randomly arranged on the leaf surface, protuberances along the distal centerline of the abaxial foliar surface that are arranged in a distinct line and modified into spines like those of the foliar margins, and finely dentate margins with very light greyed-green teeth. The new variety has shown to be uniform and stable in the resulting generations from asexual propagation.