Abstract: A method of encoding an input signal is provided, the method comprising: quantizing a set of data based on temporal information associated with said set of data.

Abstract: A system for use in metrology of a patterned structure, the system which includes a data input utility configured to receive: first type of data related to the patterned structure, the first type of data was obtained by a first type of metrology system and comprises first type measurements and first geometrical information regarding the patterned structure; second type of data related to the patterned structure, the second type of data was obtained by a second type of metrology system and comprises second type measurement results and second geometrical information regarding the patterned structure; the second type of metrology system differs from the first type of metrology system, and a data processing and analyzing utility configured to determine values of parameters of interest based on the first type of data and the second type of data.

Abstract: Pellets of ethylene/a-olefin copolymer are devolatilized using nitrogen in a devolatilization bin via a multistep process. Said multistep process, among other things, comprises providing nitrogen gas to the devolatilization bin at a first nitrogen inlet temperature (I) less than VICAT softening temperature of the ethylene/?-olefin copolymer for a first period of time t1 to form a new peak melting peak (II) greater than (I) and smaller than a highest peak melting temperature Tm of the ethylene/?-olefin copolymer. The devolatilization process is continued by raising and holding the nitrogen gas temperature provided to said devolatilization bin at a second nitrogen inlet temperature (III) for a second period of time t2 subsequent to the first period of time t1, wherein (III) is greater than (I) and less than (II).

Abstract: Determining a property of a layer of an integrated circuit (IC), the layer being formed over an underlayer, is implemented by performing the steps of: irradiating the IC to thereby eject electrons from the IC; collecting electrons emitted from the IC and determining the kinetic energy of the emitted electrons to thereby calculate emission intensity of electrons emitted from the layer and electrons emitted from the underlayer calculating a ratio of the emission intensity of electrons emitted from the layer and electrons emitted from the underlayer; and using the ratio to determine material composition or thickness of the layer. The steps of irradiating IC and collecting electrons may be performed using x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) or x-ray fluorescence spectroscopy (XRF).

Abstract: An electronic processing system agent accesses population health literacy data from at least 100 individuals pertaining to assessed health literacy of members of the population, and demographic data from the population corresponding to age, race, and education level. The agent collects skills data from the patient corresponding to a set of questions relating to skills needed for understanding therapeutic instructions, and personal data relating to the patient's age, race, and education level. The agent carries out a polytomous logistic regression using the collected population health literacy data, demographic data, skills data, and personal data to assign a health literacy level to the patient corresponding to one of a plurality of groups, and communicates a strategy for the patient corresponding to the patient's assigned health literacy level, in real time, to enable the patient to have a communication of therapeutic instructions when the patient has responded to the set of questions.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method to improve the optical properties of an ethylene copolymer composition which is made in a multi reactor solution phase polymerization process. A single site catalyst is employed in a first polymerization reactor and a multi-site catalyst is employed in a second polymerization reactor arranged in series with the first polymerization reactor. The method involves increasing the amount of alpha olefin fed to a second polymerization reactor relative to the amount of alpha olefin fed to a first polymerization reactor, and if desired, optimizing other process conditions across the two reactors, such as the overall alpha-olefin to ethylene ratio, the polymerization temperature of the reactors, and the amount of hydrogen fed to each reactor, in order to maintain the density and the melt index of the ethylene copolymer composition.

Abstract: Provided herein is a laminate comprising first and second film layers prepared primarily, if not entirely, using polyethylene resins. The first film possesses a low level of surface roughness and a continuous coating, comprising an aqueous dispersion of a clay mineral, that becomes contained at the interface between the first and second film layers following lamination. The laminate is suitable for use in packaging applications that require optimal oxygen barrier performance, and since the laminate is prepared primarily from polyethylene it is accompanied by the benefit of being amenable to recycling.

Abstract: A medical telepresence system comprising: an interface to receive a plurality of data feeds from a live medical procedure, at least one data feed comprising a video signal capturing the live medical procedure; a hierarchical encoder to encode the plurality of data feeds using a first tier-based hierarchical data coding scheme, wherein encoded data from the hierarchical encoder is decodable by a first set of computing devices for viewing, the first set of computing devices being communicatively coupled to the hierarchical encoder using a first network connection; a transcoder to convert from the first tier-based hierarchical data coding scheme to a second tier-based hierarchical data coding scheme, wherein encoded data from the transcoder is receivable by a second set of computing devices for viewing, the second set of computing devices being communicatively coupled to the transcoder using a second network connection, the second network connection being of a lower quality than the first network connection; and

Abstract: A method for encoding a first stream of video data comprising a plurality of frames of video, the method, for one or more of the plurality of frames of video, comprising the steps of: encoding in a hierarchical arrangement a frame of the video data, the hierarchical arrangement comprising a base layer of video data and a first enhancement layer of video data, said first enhancement layer of video data comprising a plurality of sub-layers of enhancement data, such that when encoded: the base layer of video data comprises data which when decoded renders the frame at a first, base, level of quality; and each sub-layer of enhancement data comprises data which, when decoded with the base layer, render the frame at a higher level of quality than the base level of quality; and wherein the steps of encoding the sub-layers of enhancement data comprises: quantizing the enhancement data at a determined initial level of quantization thereby creating a set of quantized enhancement data; associating to each of the pluralit

Abstract: A method to reduce concentration of a VOC (volatile organic compound) in air in contact with a coated surface comprising: —providing a surface—encapsulation of whole microorganism of Pseudomonas putida in a sol-gel matrix—application of the obtained sol-gel matrix to the surface to form the coated surface—exposing the air to the coated surface.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a process of converting one or more alkanes to one or more alkenes that includes providing a first stream containing one or more alkanes and oxygen to an oxidative dehydrogenation process which converts at least a portion of the one or more alkanes to one or more alkenes in an oxidative dehydrogenation reactor, a second stream exiting the oxidative dehydrogenation process comprising one or more alkanes, and one or more alkenes; and providing at least a portion of the alkanes in the second stream to a catalytic membrane dehydrogenation process containing a catalyst loaded into a catalytic dehydrogenation membrane reactor which converts at least a portion of the alkanes to the corresponding alkenes and hydrogen.

Abstract: The copolymerization of ethylene with a cyclic mono olefin (such as norbornene) is conducted in the presence of a catalyst system comprising a bridged hafnocene catalyst and a three part activator. The catalyst system provides excellent activity at high polymerization temperatures. Copolymers produced according to this invention have unique microstructure (with methyl branching being observed) and unique rheology.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method for generating a haptic effect at a target point of a solid by using at least two piezoelectric actuators capable of emitting, at a given instant t, a wave under the effect of ultrasonic frequency control signals capable of creating vibrations at the surface of the solid in such a way as to create an ultrasonic lubrication effect (“squeeze film” effect) at the target point. The respective control signal of each actuator is calculated depending on the distance between the respective actuator and the target point to be actuated, such that the surface deformations obtained at the target point under consideration combine to create a haptic effect there greater than that obtained when using a single actuator.

Abstract: Mixed metal oxide catalysts having an amorphous content of not less than 40 wt. % are prepared by calcining the catalyst precursor fully or partially enclosed by a porous material having a melting temperature greater than 600° C. in an inert container including heating the catalyst precursor at a rate from 0.5 to 10° C. per minute from room temperature to a temperature from 370° C. to 540° C. under a stream of pre heated gas chosen from steam and inert gas and mixtures thereof at a pressure of greater than or equal to 1 psig having a temperature from 300° C. to 540° C. and holding the catalyst precursor at that temperature for at least 2 hours and cooling the catalyst precursor to room temperature.

Abstract: There is disclosed a method of encoding an input signal, the method comprising producing a base encoded signal by feeding an encoder with a down-sampled version of an input signal. The method further comprising producing a first quantised residual signal by: decoding the base encoded signal to produce a base decoded signal; and using a difference between the base decoded signal and the down-sampled version of the input signal to produce a first residual signal; quantising the first residual signal to produce the first quantised residual signal.

Abstract: The product distribution from an oxidative dehydrogenation process can be altered by co-feeding different ratios of ethanol to steam, in the range of 0.01 to 0.50 ethanol:steam to an oxidative dehydrogenation reactor. Increasing the ethanol to steam ratio was found to: increase ethylene yield; decrease acetic acid yield; increase, or decrease, or cause no effect on CO or CO2 yield; and have negligible effect on ethane conversion. The feed ethanol is converted to carbonaceous products without negatively effecting the catalyst activity.

Abstract: A headlight for an automobile is provided, the headlight including a projection lens, two reflectors, and two light sources. The first light source is directed towards the first reflector, and the second reflector reflects light from the first reflector towards the projection lens. The headlight further comprises a primary lens located between the second light source and the projection lens. The second light source comprises at least two independently operable sets of sub-sources for creating, together with the primary lens, a high-beam illumination with both the first light source and second light source turned on, and for creating a low-beam illumination comprising a cut-off line for limiting dazzling of oncoming drivers with the first light source turned on and only one of the sets of sub-sources of the second light source turned on.

Abstract: An anti-coking surface having a thickness up to 15 microns comprising from 15 to 50 wt. % of MnCr2O4 (for example manganochromite); from 15 to 25 wt. % of Cr0.23Mn0.08Ni0.69 (for example chromium manganese nickel); from 10 to 30 wt. % of Cr1.3Fe0.7O3 (for example chromium iron oxide); from 12 to 20 wt. % of Cr2O3 (for example eskolaite); from 4 to 20 wt. % of CuFe5O8 (for example copper iron oxide); and less than 5 wt. % of one or more compounds chosen from FeO(OH), CrO(OH), CrMn, Si and SiO2 (either as silicon oxide or quartz) and less than 0.5 wt. % of aluminum in any form provided that the sum of the components is 100 wt. % is provided on steel.

Abstract: Large volumes of recycled polyethylenes are available for reuse. It would be desirable to prepare films from recycled polyethylene, however, the technical demands for many types of films can make this very difficult. Provided herein are films, for example, stretch films; shrink films; films for vacuum packages and films for dunnage packaging, that may be prepared from a blend of recycled polyethylene with “virgin” polyethylene.

Abstract: A polyethylene composition having a high flow index and a bimodal composition provides an outstanding combination of environmental stress crack resistance (ESCR) and ductility in rotomolded articles. The composition is easy to process/mold.