Abstract: An apparatus for mixing a plurality of input data streams is described, which has a processing unit adapted to compare the frames of the plurality of input data streams, and determine, based on the comparison, for a spectral component of an output frame of an output data stream, exactly one input data stream of the plurality of input data streams. The output data stream is generated by copying at least a part of an information of a corresponding spectral component of the frame of the determined data stream. Further or alternatively, the control values of the frames of the first and second input data streams are compared, and, if so, the control value is adopted.

Abstract: A hinged fitting for an article of seating furniture, which has a supporting element which is capable of being swung, by means of a swing over joint, from a basic position to the side of the seat to an end position that is located in front of the seat to form a leg rest, with the top or lateral surface of the supporting element in the basic position becoming the bottom surface thereof in the end position, has a displacement device, by means of which the end position of the supporting element can be displaced to a position in front of the seat or the base frame of the article of seating furniture beyond the position defined by the swing over joint.

Abstract: Isolated nucleic acid fragments comprising precursor miRNA, and artificial miRNAs and their use in down-regulating gene expression are described.

Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide a polyimide film with excellent passage characteristic, especially in an automatic optical inspection system (AOI), not to mention running characteristic (easy slip characteristic) and adhesion.

Abstract: The invention relates to matrix-array image sensors with MOS-technology active pixels, comprising a matrix-array of pixels arranged in rows and columns. To read the signal from a pixel, the reset potential present on a column conductor is sampled in two capacitors.

Abstract: A flexible display apparatus includes a flexible display panel and a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB). The flexible display panel includes a display body and a peripheral circuit. The peripheral circuit is adjacent to the display body, and the FPCB is connected to the peripheral circuit. The FPCB includes a first portion and a second portion, wherein the first portion is connected between the peripheral circuit and the second portion. Bending modulus of the first portion is lower than that of the second portion. The flexible display apparatus has better reliability. Another flexible display apparatus is also provided.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a photoactive device comprising an anode, a cathode, and a photoactive layer, which device further comprises an electron transport and/or anti-quenching layer which minimizes both electron transfer quenching and energy transfer quenching of the photoactive layer.

Abstract: A self-contained, hand-held spray dispensing device includes an internal source of pressurized fluid that exerts a motive force on a pair of liquid ejecting elements to cause each to eject a liquid into a discharge line. The liquids remain separated until each exits its discharge port. A pressurized fluid is directed over the outlet ends of the discharge line beginning before a flow interrupter in the discharge line is opened to permit flow therethrough and ceasing after liquid flow is terminated. The pressurized fluid flow over the outlet of the discharge line aerosolizes liquids emanating from the outlet ends. The liquid ejecting element is connected to a force transmitting yoke. The yoke responds to pressurized fluid from the source to generate the motive force on the ejecting element.

Abstract: The invention provides a suction gripper, the drive means of which consists of a compressed-air source and which is disposed, respectively, that a connectable drive means can consist of a compressed-air source. The suction gripper according to the invention has a central channel in a casing which preferably is arranged along the longitudinal axis of the casing. The central channel has a first opening opened up by a convex surface around the central channel. The central channel adjacent to the convex surface has its smallest cross-section and from this broadens towards the second opening opposite the first opening.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of manufacturing a solar cell electrode comprising steps of: (a) preparing a semiconductor substrate comprising a negative layer, a positive layer and passivation layers formed on the negative layer and the positive layer; (b) applying a conductive paste onto the passivation layer(s) formed on the positive layer, on the negative layer, or on both of the positive layer and the negative layer, wherein the conductive paste comprises; (i) a conductive powder; (ii) a glass frit comprising 45 to 81 mole percent (mol %) of PbO, 1 to 38 mol % of SiO2 and 5 to 47 mol % of B2O3, based on the total molar fraction of each component in the glass frit; and (iii) a resin binder; and (c) firing the conductive paste.

Abstract: A work area is provided for members of a flight crew that includes, but is not limited to a central module, which borders an area adapted for being closed intended for use by crewmembers to change clothes. The central module is arranged in the tail area of the aircraft cabin, and can be used for stowing trolleys. The area is closed by lateral doors, and can be used as a passageway when the doors are open.

Abstract: A process is provided for improving the MIT flex life of tetrafluoroethylene/perfluoro(alkyl vinyl ether) copolymer, said perfluoroalkyl containing from 1 to 5 carbon atoms, comprising incorporating melt flowable polytetrafluoroethylene into said copolymer and thereafter heat treating the resultant composition at a temperature of at least 280° C., the amount of said polytetrafluoroethylene and said heat treatment being effective to increase the flex life of said composition by at least 2× the flex life of both said copolymer and said composition prior to said heat treatment and to thermally transform the composition in the solid state, which is epitaxial co-crystallization of the polymer components of the composition.

Abstract: Heat aging of the composition comprising melt-fabricable tetrafluoroethylene/perfluoro(alkyl vinyl ether) copolymer, the alkyl containing 1 to 5 carbon atoms and melt flowable polytetrafluoroethylene is effective to cause thermal transformation of the composition in the solid state, which is epitaxial co-crystallization of the polymer components of the composition, and other valuable changes, such as increased continuous use temperature.

Abstract: This present invention provides an electronic paper display device. The electronic paper display device includes a thin film transistor array substrate and a display panel disposed on one side of the thin film transistor array substrate. The thin film transistor array substrate comprises a first substrate, a first metal layer, a dielectric layer, a second metal layer, a channel layer, a pixel electrode layer, a protection layer, a first resin layer and a second resin layer. The display panel includes a second substrate, a transparent electrode layer disposed on the second substrate, and an electronic ink material layer between the transparent electrode layer and the thin film transistor array substrate.

Abstract: An electrode device (100) set up for membrane-potential shunting to cells (1) with membrane casings (2) comprises a cell holder (10) designed to hold the cells, and an electrode support (20) having at least two electrodes (21) of a first polarity, wherein the electrodes (21) are designed as protrusions which extend over one surface of the electrode support (20) and are electrically insulated relative to the surface of the electrode support (20), and wherein the electrodes (21) are arranged so that when the cell holder (10) is populated with cells (1), the electrodes (21) are positioned in the cells (1). A generator device (200) designed to generate electric power through membrane-potential shunting to cells (1) with a membrane casing (2) is described, and a method to generate electric power by shunting of a membrane potential to the cells (1).

Abstract: Communications cable is provided for use in downhole wells wherein the cable will be exposed to a temperature of at least 280° C., the cable including as a component thereof a composition comprising melt-fabricable tetrafluoroethylene/perfluoro(alkyl vinyl ether) copolymer and melt flowable polytetrafluoroethylene, said polytetrafluoroethylene by itself having no tensile property and being present in said composition in an amount effective to enable the component to withstand this temperature, with the high temperature exposure of the cable component being effective to thermally transform the composition in the solid state, thereby obtaining epitaxial co-crystallization.

Abstract: A process is provided for the synthesis of tetrahydrofuran and related compounds by hydrogenation of furan and derivatives, using a sponge nickel catalyst that has been promoted with iron and chromium.

Abstract: Disclosed are solid forms of 1-[4-[4-[5-(2,6-difluorophenyl)-4,5-dihydro-3-isoxazolyl]-2-thiazolyl]-1-piperidinyl]-2-[5-methyl-3-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-pyrazol-1-yl]ethanone (Compound 1). Methods for the preparation of solid forms of Compound 1 and for the conversion of one solid form of Compound 1 into another are disclosed. Disclosed are fungicidal compositions comprising a fungicidally effective amount of a solid form of Compound 1 and at least one additional component selected from the group consisting of surfactants, solid diluents and liquid carriers. Compositions comprising a mixture of a solid form of Compound 1 and at least one other fungicide or insecticide are also disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for controlling plant diseases caused by fungal plant pathogens comprising applying to a plant or portion thereof, or to a plant seed, a fungicidally effective amount of a solid form of Compound 1.

Abstract: The invention relates to a transducer having natural unidirectionality for surface acoustic waves, wherein an interdigital electrode structure is arranged on a piezoelectric crystal substrate and is constructed with interdigital transducers comprising collecting electrodes and fingers, wherein at least two of the fingers form a transducer cell, which comprises at least one excitation center for exciting an electrical potential wave and at least one reflection center for reflecting electrical potential waves. The invention is based on the problem of finding materials, material sections, and propagation directions for transducers having natural unidirectionality that result in a low insertion loss even in broadband transducers, and for which the frequency position is not affected or is affected only slightly by errors in the orientation of the electrode structure on the substrate despite the unidirectional characteristics of the transducers.

Abstract: Primers have been isolated that are diagnostic for the detection of the white spot syndrome virus (WSSV). The primers are based on a new portion of the WSSV genome and may be used in primer directed amplification or nucleic acid hybridization assay methods.