Abstract: The methods, systems, devices and techniques in accordance with embodiments herein aim to bring a novel approach to Hair Virtual Try-on by replacing the natural hair of the user with a 3D representation (e.g. mesh, point cloud, implicit function, etc.) that mimics how real hair behaves. In an embodiment a physics simulation of at least one force deforms the 3D hairstyle. In an embodiment, the 3D representation includes the details and texture information independently of the color to allow accurately calculation of the resulting color. In an embodiment, the hair color is applied in response to ambient light conditions as estimated. The 3D representation can be segmented by groups of hair strands (aka “mèches” of hair) which helps with achieving vertical recoloring such as highlights, contouring or balayage (a highlighting technique applied to real hair through painting hair color to create a graduated, more natural looking effect).

Abstract: An etching gas mixture includes a nitrogen-containing compound and an inert gas. To manufacture an integrated circuit (IC) device, a silicon-containing film on a substrate is etched by using plasma generated from the etching gas mixture, and thus a hole is formed in the silicon-containing film. The nitrogen-containing compound is selected from a compound represented by Formula 1 and a compound represented by Formula 2: (R1)C?N ??[Formula 1] wherein in Formula 1, R1 is a C2 to C3 linear or branched perfluoroalkyl group, (R2)(R3)C?NH tm [Formula 2] wherein in Formula 2, each of R2 and R3 is independently a C1 to C2 linear perfluoroalkyl group.

Abstract: An apparatus for retaining a filter element in a filter holder frame in a HVAC system is provided where the apparatus is a retainer clip that is inserted between the filter element in the filter holder frame and magnetically held in place by a magnet on the retainer clip. A grip/stop on the retainer clip holds the filter element against a filter seating surface on the filter holder frame.

Abstract: An apparatus for desizing and/or shrinking a textile fabric, the textile fabric having a length and a width, the method including moving, lengthwise, the fabric, and wetting the fabric within a first pool of liquid, the first pool of liquid including water; passing the fabric through a chamber, and in the chamber contacting the fabric with at least one heatable roller heated at a treatment temperature; soaking the fabric with a main pool of liquid, the main pool of liquid including water; and treating the fabric with ozone. The apparatus includes a first module for wetting the fabric, a second module with a heatable roller for heating the fabric, a third module for soaking the fabric, and fourth module for treating the fabric with ozone. The second module may optionally be integrated with the first module.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for detecting muscle atrophy in a subject. The invention also provides novel biomarkers that allow in vitro or ex vivo detection of a loss of muscle mass in a subject. The invention also relates to the use of muscle atrophy as an indicator of the occurrence, or the risk of occurrence of a disease or a disorder in a subject. Furthermore, the invention relates to a kits and reagents for use in these methods.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for wireless communication using a matrix of reconfigurable cells is provided. Each cell has an antenna or antenna port and is reconfigurable to operate as a transmitter, receiver, angle-of-arrival detector or power harvester. Cells can be allocated to different tasks as needed. A reference frequency signal is distributed to each cell, with an in-phase version of the signal being delivered to a first subset of cells, and a quadrature version of the signal being delivered to a second subset of cells. The first and second subsets may be interleaved for example in a checkerboard pattern. Cells cooperate in pairs for transmission or reception of quadrature amplitude modulated signals. Groups of four cells may cooperate for angle of arrival detection. The cells may be configured as interferometric transmitter/receiver cells using 90 degree hybrid couplers and power detectors.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments comprise AV fistulas and other anastomotic devices for creating new or reinforcing existing side-branch vessels, and/or bridging neighboring vessels together. An exemplary embodiment may comprise a sidewall port, such as a flanged sidewall port, and/or flow frame design, such as a partially bare, flexible stent or a whisk, for purposes of creating a transmural flow. Another exemplary embodiment may comprise a compliant vessel support to aid in the transition from device to vessel and/or vessel to device, and to promote vessel dilation.

Abstract: A heat exchanger including a shell extending in a longitudinal direction D from a first end to a second end and including a mantle extending from the first end to the second end, and a solid inner core made of a core material and located inside the shell, the core extending in direction D from a first extremity towards the first end to a second extremity towards the second end. Whereby, at least one first flow path is provided inside the core, each first flow path extending from the first extremity to the second extremity of the core, n circuitous second flow paths extend through the core and/or between the core and the mantle, so that the at least one first flow path is surrounded by the n second flow paths over a non-zero rectilinear distance ?L in direction D, n being an integer greater than 1.

Abstract: Implantable devices may include a single, first component or a plurality of components such as first and second components, the second component being flexibly coupled to the first component. A socket extends over one or more of the component(s), the socket being configured to enhance the inter-component interaction and/or including one or more exposed surface(s) configured to exhibit one or more tiers of foreign body responses within a range of possible foreign body responses.

Abstract: A medical device deployment apparatus that employs a first actuation line and a second actuation line, whereby a delay is sought between initiation of the actuation of the first actuation line and actuation of the second actuation line. Prior to actuation, the first actuation line includes sequentially aligned multiple loops, wherein the multiple loops provide predefined slack to delay linear actuation of the first actuation line when tension is applied to both the first and second actuation lines.

Abstract: Methods for forming a Si-containing film on a substrate comprise heating the substrate to a temperature higher than S50° C., exposing the substrate to a vapor including a Si-containing film forming composition containing a Si-containing precursor having the formula: SiR1yR24-x-y(NH—SiR?3)x, wherein x=2, 3, 4; y=0, 1, 2, R1 and R2 each are independently selected from H, a halogen (Cl, Br, I), an C1-C4 alkyl, an isocyanate, a C1-C4 alkoxide, or an —NR3R4 group in which R3 and R4 each are independently selected from H, a C1-C4 alkyl, provided that if R3?H, R4>C1; each R? is independently selected from H, a halogen (Cl, Br, I), or a C1-C4 alkyl, and depositing the Si-containing precursor onto the substrate to form the Si-containing film on the substrate through an ALD process. The Si-containing precursor may be selected from SiH2(NH—Si(CH3)3)2, SiHCl(NH—Si(CH3)3)2, SiCl2(NH—Si(CH3)3)2, SiH(NH—Si(CH3)3)3, SiCl(NH—Si(CH3)3)3, or Si(NH—Si(CH3)3)4.

Abstract: A cryogen storage vessel at an installation is filled with liquid cryogen from a liquid cryogen storage tank that has a pressure lower than that of the vessel. After headspaces of the vessel and tank are placed in fluid communication with another via a gas transfer vessel and are pressure-balanced, a pump in a liquid transfer line connected between the tank and the vessel is operated to transfer amounts of liquid cryogen from the tank to the vessel via the liquid transfer line and pump as amounts of gaseous cryogen are transferred, through displacement by the pumped cryogenic liquid, from the vessel to the tank.

Abstract: A method is provided for etching a dielectric layer covering a top and a flank of a three-dimensional structure, the method including: a first etching of the dielectric layer, including: a first fluorine-based compound and oxygen, the first etching being performed to: form a first protective layer on the top and form a second protective layer on the dielectric layer, a second etching configured to remove the second protective layer while retaining a portion of the first protective layer, the first and the second etchings being repeated until removing the dielectric layer located on the flank of the structure, and before deposition of the dielectric layer, a formation of an intermediate protective layer between the top and the dielectric layer.

Abstract: Apparatus for separation of a gaseous mixture containing CO2, hydrogen and water includes a compressor for compressing the gaseous mixture to a first pressure between 20 to 60 bara, a temperature swing adsorption unit for drying the compressed gas mixture comprising at least two adsorbent beds, a separation unit for separation of the dry and compressed gaseous mixture in by at least one of the following techniques: partial condensation, distillation, washing and solidification to produce at least two streams, being a rich CO2 liquid enriched in CO2 and depleted in at least one of methane and hydrogen and carbon monoxide as compared with the gaseous mixture and a first residual gas depleted in CO2 and enriched in at least one of methane and hydrogen and carbon monoxide as compared with the gaseous mixture, a pressure swing adsorption unit for separation of the first residual gas depleted in CO2 by at least one pressure swing adsorption unit in order to produce at least one gas richer in CO2 than the first resi

Abstract: A method for fabricating a microelectronic device includes: producing a structure with a support provided with a semiconductor layer of a first level of components and another semiconductor layer of a second level, the other semiconductor layer including a lower sublayer contacting the insulating layer and an upper sublayer disposed on the lower sublayer, one of the lower and upper sublayers made from crystalline material while another of the lower and upper sublayers made from amorphous material; forming a transistor gate block on the semiconductor layer; forming, on either side of the gate block, by implanting dopants in the semiconductor layer, doped regions on either side of a semiconductor region facing the gate block for accommodating a channel of the transistor; and implementing heat treatment to recrystallize the second semiconductor sublayer while using the first semiconductor sublayer as a start region of a crystalline front while activating the dopants.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition in solid form, preferably anhydrous, for caring for and/or making up keratin materials, in particular the skin, eyelids, eyebrows or lips, comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium: (I) zinc oxide particles, (ii) boron nitride particles, and (iii) one or more waxes.

Abstract: A method for depositing a film on a substrate, which includes the steps of forming a film using a liquid composition that includes a neutral surfactant and a charged lamellar compound, placing the film in contact with the substrate and depositing the film on substrate. Also, a process for analyzing a substrate onto which a film has been deposited by the method.

Abstract: A computing device, a method, an apparatus and a computer readable medium for predicting acne properties for keratin material of a human object are disclosed. The computing device (100) comprises: acquiring unit (101) including computational circuitry configured to acquire one or more digital images of a region of keratin material of the human subject; extracting unit (102) including computational circuitry configured to extract a plurality of feature data related to acne among all pores from one or more digital images of said region of keratin material of the human subject; classification unit (103) including computational circuitry configured to classify said extracted feature data; and display unit (104) including computational circuitry configured to display said classified results; wherein said classified results are acne proneness information or acne frequency information.