Abstract: A microprogram for performing communication between an RFID smart tag and external digital sensors (EDS1, EDSK) is loaded in a buffer (Bu). A hard-wired dedicated processing unit (DPU) of the tag reads, decodes and executes said microprogram through the digital communication interface (DCI). The sensor data is stored at beginning locations of said buffer (Bu), wherefrom they are read by an RFID interrogator. The tag functionality in an application is settable with the RFID interrogator to an automatic data logger or RFID wireless sensor. The tag is adjustable to various types of digital sensors from various manufacturers. A hardwired dedicated processing unit makes it possible that the tag saves more energy, has smaller dimensions and is faster.

Abstract: One aspect of the invention relates to a method for the purification of cadaverine from an aqueous cadaverine composition comprising one or more involatile impurities, the method comprising obtaining cadaverine from evaporation or distillation of the aqueous cadaverine composition wherein one or more solvents are added to the evaporation/distillation system before the evaporation/distillation starts, during the evaporation/distillation and/or after the evaporation/distillation substantially stops when no more evaporation/distillation is observed; wherein the one or more solvents comprise at least one or more high boiling point (HBP) solvents. In certain embodiments, cadaverine may be evaporated/distilled at an unexpectedly lower heating temperature for an unexpectedly shorter heating time to provide a desired yield. Because cadaverine may decompose at high temperature, the unexpectedly lower heating temperature and unexpectedly shorter heating time decrease the undesired cadaverine decomposition.

Abstract: Implementations described and claimed herein provide systems and methods for adding a chosen functional coating on an optical surface of a spectacle lens. In one implementation, it is determined if identified features of the optical surface of the spectacle lens are compatible with the chosen functional coating according to a first set of rules. The features of the optical surface are identified based on an analysis of a quality of the optical surface. Manufacturing information for the chosen functional coating is generated based on the determined compatibility. The manufacturing information includes information for depositing the chosen functional coating on the optical surface where the identified features are compatible with the chosen functional coating and on a modified optical surface where the identified features are not compatible with the chosen functional coating.

Abstract: A damped hinge assembly is provided that comprises a hinge unit (10) and a damping unit (14). A mechanism is provided for connecting the two units together for purposes of transportation and handling, as well as for ease of installation. The connecting mechanism allows the units to move relative to one another between a transit state, which allows access for installation purposes, and a working position in which the damping unit is operative to provide resistance to closing movement of a door.

Abstract: UV curable coating composition includes a non hydrolyzed epoxy- alkoxy-silane, polyfunctional acrylate and/or epoxy compounds and a cationic and/or free-radical photo-initiator; with polyfunctional acrylate and/or epoxy compounds representing more than 40 weight % of the total dry matter and the composition being without any hydrolyzed epoxy-alkoxy-silane. This composition is coated and cured on an optical substrate.

Abstract: An apparatus for delivering pressurized, humidified breathable gas to a patient having a sleep-related disorder includes a CPAP unit with a blower configured to generate a flow of pressurized breathable gas. The Apparatus also includes a liquid storage container configured to hold a body of liquid. The liquid storage container has a gas feed opening, a gas discharge opening and a humidifying region above a metallic heat conducting material. In addition, the apparatus includes a support housing integrated directly into the CPAP unit and having a receiving space configured to removably receive the liquid storage container.

Abstract: The invention relates to a grating coupler comprising: —an optical substrate arranged to transfer a light beam, and —a diffraction grating arranged on, or imbedded in, the surface of said optical substrate, said diffraction grating comprising diffraction grating elements comprising each a coating arranged asymmetrically on said diffraction grating elements. The grating coupler is further arranged to satisfy the condition: (n1×sin(I?I)+?2)/?×P>1, wherein n1 is the refractive index of the optical medium to the incident light side of the diffraction grating elements, n2 is the refractive index of the optical medium to the diffracted light side of the diffraction grating elements, lal the absolute value of the incident angle of the light beam incident on the grating coupler ? is the vacuum wavelength of the diffracted light, and P is the period of the diffraction grating elements.

Abstract: A method for producing a piezoelectric sensor, includes the following steps: producing, on a rigid support (10), a stack of sensor layers (2, 4, 5, 12), the sensor layers including a layer of piezoelectric material (5) included between a first electrode (6, 7) and a second electrode (8, 9), the first electrode not being in contact with the second electrode, then, while the sensor layers (2, 4, 5, 12) are still held by the rigid support (10), covering the sensor layers with a polymer layer (11), then removing the stack of sensor layers from the rigid support (10), such that the sensor layers covered by the polymer layer (11) are no longer carried by the rigid support (10).

Abstract: Electromotive auxiliary drive, particularly a wiper drive, with an electric motor and a downstream gear forming an output shaft of the auxiliary drive, presenting at least two gear stages arranged in series in a drive train between the electric motor and the output shaft, of which one first gear stage is designed in the manner of a worm gear consisting of a worm and of a gearwheel or worm wheel interacting with this worm.

Abstract: In one aspect, the invention relates to compounds having the formula: where R1-R6, a, b, and X are as defined in the specification, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. These compounds have neprilysin inhibition activity. In another aspect, the invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds; methods of using such compounds; and processes and intermediates for preparing such compounds.

Abstract: Product formed from a ceramic material, at least part of the said product not being formed from amorphous silica and including pores and satisfying the following criteria (a), (b) and (c): (a) at least 70% by number of the said pores are frustoconical tubular pores extending substantially parallel to each other in a longitudinal direction; (b) in at least one cross-section plane, the mean size of the cross sections of the said pores is greater than 0.15 ?m and less than 300 ?m; (c) in at least one cross-section plane, at least 50% by number of the pores have a convexity index Ic of greater than 87%, the convexity index of a pore being equal to the ratio Sp/Sc of the surfaces Sp and Sc delimited by the perimeter and by the convex envelope of the said pore, respectively.

Abstract: The invention concerns a pressure transducer comprising a deflecting membrane, said membrane comprising two piezoresistors (10, 11) of different types, said piezoresistors being arranged such that a same stress or a same strain is applied on said piezoresistors and said piezoresistors (10, 11) yield changes in resistance, wherein a piezoresistor of a first type (10) is positioned such that its current direction is perpendicular to the stress direction (trans verse) and a piezoresistor of a second type is parallel to the stress direction (longitudinal), allowing, when a tensile stress is applied to the transducer, said piezoresistor of the first type to increase its resistance and said piezoresistor of the second type to decrease the resistance; or when a compressive stress is applied to the transducer, said piezoresistor of the first type to decrease its resistance and said piezoresistor of the second type to increase the resistance; wherein said piezoresistor of the first type (10) has a specific width and a

Abstract: The present invention is directed to arylpyrrolopyridine derivatives of Formula A: The compounds are considered useful for the treatment of diseases associated with LRRK2 such as Lewy body dementia, Parkinson's disease or cancer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to personal wash compositions, in particular shampoo compositions comprising beneficial oils. It has been a long felt need to solubilise beneficial oils such as mineral oil in wormlike micelles in surfactant systems. It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a personal wash composition comprising functional levels of beneficial oil such as mineral oil. It has been found that mineral oil can be solubilised in wormlike micelles in a surfactant system with specific hydrophilic or lipophilic linker molecules.

Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for transmitting high speed digital network data over existing wiring in legacy platforms. In some embodiments, high-speed digital data can be communicated over existing wiring and infrastructure on air, land, and marine platforms. The disclosed systems and methods are beneficial for platforms that were designed, developed, and manufactured before modern high speed communications were standardized, so they typically lack the communications infrastructure required to integrate advanced systems at remote points within the platform. The disclosed communications technology enables a legacy platform or infrastructure to take advantage of the advancements in sensor and payload technology since the production of such platform.

Abstract: The invention concerns an output element (15; 151) for a motorisation device (1) for driving at least one windscreen wiper arm of a motor vehicle, comprising an output shaft (17; 171) and a toothed wheel (40) integral to and coaxial with the output shaft (17; 171), characterized in that the output shaft (17; 171) is made of plastic material and in that the output element (15; 151) comprises a metallic insert (16; 161; 162; 163), the plastic material of the output shaft (17; 171) being moulded partially over the metallic insert (16; 161; 162; 163), revealing an insert head (25; 251) protruding from the end of the output shaft (17; 171) and intended to connect to a windscreen wiper element in order to drive this in rotation. The invention also concerns a motorisation device (1) and a method for production of an output element (15; 151).

Abstract: A device (124) for securing a wiper blade (108) in a wiper (102), extending along a first longitudinal axis (XX), has both an end fitting (126) mounted on one longitudinal end (110) of said wiper blade (108) and a locking means (128) attached to said end fitting in order to lock said wiper blade inside said end fitting (126). The locking means (128) consists of a clip having arms that are able to fit in receiving means (146, 148) formed in said end fitting (126), at least one of said arms bearing at least one claw (186). And at least one of the receiving means (146, 148) is configured to deform said at least one arm such that said at least one claw is engaged in said blade.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a device for cleaning a sensor of a motor vehicle. The device in accordance with the invention includes means for simultaneous or sequential distribution via a distribution orifice (11) in a distribution nozzle (1) of a first fluid and/or a second fluid separately routed via a first admission channel (2) and/or via a second admission channel (3), respectively, to a common distribution chamber (10) in said distribution nozzle (1). It also includes means for moving said distribution nozzle (1) between a rest position and a deployed position, and these said means for moving the distribution nozzle (1) include means shared with the means for feeding the first admission channel (2) with the first fluid.

Abstract: A method for determining personalized near addition value for non-presbyopes, including measuring fusional amplitudes and phoria with at least one addition value, on both eyes of a person at a working distance; finding a mathematical function that predicts the change of a pair of fusional amplitudes and phoria as a function of addition value based on the addition value and the measured fusional amplitudes and phoria; and determining the near addition value according to a suitable relationship between the pair of fusional amplitudes and phoria on the mathematical function.