Abstract: Disclosed is an approach for obtaining fingerprints that have been collected by at least one mobile device for supporting a positioning of other mobile devices, each fingerprint comprising at least results of measurements on radio signals of at least one communication node at a particular location, communication node names proximate to the particular location, and an area identifier for the particular location; receiving a positioning request that contains at least a multiset of communication node names; selecting a radio model, wherein the radio model selected is based at least in part on the fingerprint and/or the number of communication node names proximate to a fingerprint which match the node names in the positioning request that contains at least a multiset of communication node names; and generating data for a feedback for a user of the at least one computing device based on the selected radio model.

Abstract: In order to improve the throughput performance and/or economy of a measurement apparatus, the present disclosure provides a metrology apparatus including: a first measuring apparatus; a second measuring apparatus; a first substrate stage configured to hold a first substrate and/or a second substrate; a second substrate stage configured to hold the first substrate and/or the second substrate; a first substrate handler configured to handle the first substrate and/or the second substrate; and a second substrate handler configured to handle the first substrate and/or the second substrate, wherein the first substrate is loaded from a first, second or third FOUP, wherein the second substrate is loaded from the first, second or third FOUP, wherein the first measuring apparatus is an alignment measuring apparatus, and wherein the second measuring apparatus is a level sensor, a film thickness measuring apparatus or a spectral reflectance measuring apparatus.

Abstract: An apparatus obtains a set of radio data comprising signal strength related values for radio signals transmitted by a transmitter with an association of each signal strength related value with a representation of a geographical location. The apparatus applies a frequency transform to the obtained set of radio data to obtain transform coefficients, each transform coefficient comprising a transform index and an associated transform value. The apparatus selects a subset of transform indices having more significant transform values than the remaining transform indices and compresses the transform indices by encoding each transform index exploiting a probability of occurrence of an index value of a respective transform index. The same or another apparatus decodes the compressed transform indices again for use in position operations.

Abstract: Thermally expandable microspheres include a polymeric shell surrounding a hollow core, wherein the hollow core comprises a blowing agent, and the polymeric shell comprises an acetate-functionalised cellulose having a glass transition temperature of from about 150 to about 250° C. and a hydrogen bond donor chosen from alcohols, urea, and carboxylic acids. The microspheres are formed using a process including the step of mixing an acetate-functionalised cellulose, an organic solvent, a blowing agent and a hydrogen bond donor to form a mixture and then spraying the mixture into drying equipment to produce the thermally expandable microspheres.

Abstract: The invention relates to a computer-implemented system for recovering data in case of a computer network failure. The invention also relates to a computer-implemented method for recovering data in case of a computer network failure, preferably by making use of the computer-implemented system according to the invention. The invention further relates to a non-transitory computer-readable program storage device, comprising computer readable instructions executable by one or more processors to perform the computer-implemented method according to the invention.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds according to Formula I and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The compounds can be used as modulators of Estrogen-related Receptor alpha (ERR?) and have utility in the treatment of ERR?-mediated diseases or conditions.

Abstract: A radiation source including: a hollow core optical fiber having a body having a hollow core for confining a working medium, the hollow core optical fiber being operable to receive pulsed pump radiation such that the received pulsed pump radiation propagates through the hollow core from an input end to an output end of the hollow core optical fiber, wherein one or more source parameters of the radiation source are configured such that the pulsed pump radiation undergoes a soliton self-compression process so as to change a spectrum of the pulsed pump radiation to form output radiation; and at least one dispersion control mechanism being operable to change dispersion characteristics in a first portion of the optical fiber so as to spectrally shift a dispersive wave generated in the soliton self-compression process.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a product for machine dishwashing, comprising a capsule containing two or more compartments. The first compartment contains a solid, powdered first composition; and a second compartment contains liquid or gel second composition. The bleaching performance has been optimised, leading to better removal of tea stains. This has been achieved by an optimal combination of an alkali metal carbonate, a bleach component, sodium silicate and/or sodium disilicate, a bleach catalyst, and a maximum amount of tetraacetylethylenediamine.

Abstract: A cleaning head for a wet vacuum cleaner has first and second rotary brushes, each extending across a width of a housing. The housing includes a first projection extending inwardly into a space between the brushes and having a first guide channel creating an air cavity over a floor, and a second projection extending inwardly the space. The second projection has a second guide channel creating another cavity over the floor. These cavities promote lateral air flow into the space between the brushes and thereby reduce pooling of water.

Abstract: The present invention is in the field of a fan with rotating blades in a substantially open casing, typically a fan for relatively small spaces at work or at home, such as rooms, and offices. The fan is improved in terms of production of noise, improved air flow, reduced power consumption, and improved pitch.

Abstract: A method for standstill control of a multi-body system (MKS) having at least one drive body and at least one friction body mechanically coupled to the drive body. A static friction acts on the friction body, a velocity of one of the bodies of the MKS is determined as measurement velocity subject to a measurement noise and converted in a dead zone element to a dead zone velocity. The dead zone velocity assumes the value of zero for values of the measurement velocity above a value of zero and below a positive dead zone limit, and assumes the value of the measurement velocity for values of the measurement velocity above the positive dead zone limit. The dead zone velocity is provided to a velocity controller as an actual velocity for controlling.

Abstract: An aircraft wall assembly comprises a panel comprising a ballistic protection layer configured to deform to absorb energy during a projectile impact; and a barrier, wherein the ballistic protection layer comprises a constrained portion, wherein deformation of the ballistic protection layer is constrained at the constrained portion such that the energy absorbed by the constrained portion during the projectile impact is reduced; wherein the barrier is configured to deflect projectile material that passes through the constrained portion of the panel during the projectile impact.

Abstract: A locking system for a semiconductor device is provided, that includes a locking clip and a lead frame, having a first and a second lead frame surface. The clip has a first and a second locking clip surface and includes a first and a second locking means. The first locking means is structured to align with the second locking means, so that a movement of the locking clip relative to the lead frame is possible in only one direction, and the locking clip is placed on the lead frame, so that the first locking clip surface of the locking clip is in contact with the second lead frame surface. This configuration prevents clip swaying during assembly and maximizes the use of copper material for both clips and lead frame components while making the density of manufactured semiconductor devices higher. Additionally, a semiconductor device and a method for manufacturing is provided.

Abstract: A computing device, method and computer program product are provided to generate fingerprint data having an obfuscated location reference, thereby maintaining the privacy of the location information provided by fingerprint data and represented by a radio map. For a computing device configured to generate fingerprint data having an obfuscated location reference, the computing device is caused to receive fingerprint data comprising a location reference and measurement(s) of one or more communications nodes. The computing device is caused to determine translation and/or rotation parameter(s) based on a respective identifier of at least one of the one or more communications nodes and to apply one or more of the parameters at least to the location reference, thereby generating an obfuscated location reference. The computing device is also caused to provide the fingerprint data including the obfuscated location reference to another computing device for generation or updating of a radio map.

Abstract: A spray device has a spray nozzle unit (1), wherein said spray nozzle unit (1) comprises a cavity (5) with an inlet (2) for receiving a pressurized liquid at an operating pressure and an outlet (3) for releasing a liquid spray during operation. A spray nozzle body (10) is fitted sealingly within said cavity (5), having a perforated nozzle layer (14) with at least one spray orifice (16) that extends between an upstream surface and a down stream surface thereof releasing at least one jet of said liquid spray at said downstream surface of said nozzle layer. The spray nozzle unit (1) is provided with a pressure safety device (30) upstream of said spray nozzle body (10). Said pressure safety device (30) comprises a closed burst layer (34) that closes a fluid pathway between said inlet (2) and said spray nozzle body (10) but ruptures once a threshold pressure is exceeded. Said operating pressure exceeds said threshold pressure.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of extracting a beverage material including the steps of a) at least partially filling a first extraction chamber with an extractable beverage material; b) conveying at least one extraction fluid through at least said first extraction chamber to provide an extract; c) modifying said extraction fluid temperature before conveying extraction fluid through at least said first extraction chamber at a second extraction temperature to provide a secondary extract. The invention further provides an apparatus for preparing a beverage.

Abstract: Process for the production of a diacyl peroxide involving the reaction of an anhydride with an aldehyde and oxygen, removal of the formed carboxylic acid, production of an anhydride from said carboxylic acid, and recycling of the anhydride within the process.

Abstract: A composition includes specific amounts of a copolycarbonate and a roughening agent. The copolycarbonate contains first carbonate units derived from a first bisphenol monomer such that a homopolycarbonate of the first bisphenol monomer has a glass transition temperature less than 155° C., and second carbonate units derived from a second bisphenol monomer such that a homopolycarbonate of the second bisphenol monomer has a glass transition temperature of 155° C. or higher. The roughening agent includes a particulate crosslinked polymethylsilsesquioxane having a median equivalent spherical diameter greater than 5 micrometers and less than or equal to 10 micrometers.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Phalaenopsis plant named ‘PHA308464’, particularly characterized by white striped flowers with broad reddish-purple edges, and greenish-yellow and white lips, lip callus is even and has a bright color, medium curvature of lateral lobe, and is propagated by meristem tissue culture, is disclosed.