Abstract: A bitmap processing system for creating digital documents on a digital printing press by a fulfiller includes a fulfiller operated raster image processor that receives customer application Page Description Language (PDL) job files containing information for creating the digital documents and generates bitmaps in accordance with the files and a fulfiller operated editor that modifies the bitmaps so that the resulting documents process more efficiently in production steps downstream of a printing process.

Abstract: Described herein are techniques that may be used to enable automatic collection or capture of media content by a content capture device based on detection of priority conditions, such as an unholstering event. Such techniques may comprise obtaining, from one or more sensors installed within a holster device oriented proximate to a space into which an object is inserted, sensor data indicating position information for the object, determining, based on the sensor data, that the object is being withdrawn from the space, determining, based on the withdrawal of the object, that media content should be collected, and upon determining that media content should be collected, causing the content capture device to begin collecting media content.

Abstract: The invention relates to the field of RNA stabilisation, and more particularly to the use of deuterium oxide (D2O) during storage and/or synthesis of RNA molecules. Described herein are deuterium-stabilised ribonucleic acid (RNA) molecules that display an increased resistance to thermal and enzymatic hydrolysis. Also described are aqueous compositions comprising stabilized RNA molecules and methods for making same. The invention is particularly useful for in the manufacture of RNA-based therapeutics, such as mRNA vaccines, to render them less sensitive to temperature fluctuations.

Abstract: Systems and methods for injecting a carbonate-based sacrificial material into a nuclear reactor containment for containment of molten corium in severe nuclear reactor accidents are disclosed. Molten corium can be quickly cooled and solidified by the endothermic decomposition of the sacrificial material.

Abstract: A cell site test tool provides field technicians with resources to support multiple aspects of cell site testing. The cell site test tool includes multiple, integrated and removably connectable modules such as a base module, a user interface module, and a battery module. Additional modules include a CPRI module to provide Common Public Radio Interface testing, an OTDR module to provide dedicated Optical Time-Domain Reflectometer testing, a CAA module to provide Cable Antenna Analysis testing, a fiber inspection module to visually inspect optical fiber, and an SA/CPRI module to provide Radio Frequency over Common Public Radio Interface testing.

Abstract: A system for identifying perishable products in a retail store based on analysis of image data and for automatically generating suggestions relating to the identified products is provided. The system may comprise at least one processor configured to: receive a set of images depicting a plurality of perishable products displayed on at least one shelving unit in a retail store; analyze the set of images to determine information about a displayed inventory of the plurality of perishable products; obtain information about additional perishable products scheduled to be displayed on the at least one shelving unit; use the information about the displayed inventory and the information about the additional perishable products to determine at least one suggestion regarding placement of perishable products in the retail store; and provide the at least one suggestion to an entity associated with the retail store.

Abstract: An image forming system includes: a transmission terminal; a reception terminal; and an image forming apparatus. The transmission terminal i) selects the reception terminal transmitting image data and outputs selection information, ii) receives terminal position information of the reception terminal and apparatus position information of the image forming apparatus, iii) acquires the terminal position information and the apparatus position information, vi) authenticates the reception terminal and the image forming apparatus based on the terminal position information and the apparatus position information, and outputs authentication information, and v) transmits job data based on the authentication information. The reception terminal i) acquires terminal position information based on the selection information, and ii) transmits the terminal position information. The image forming apparatus forms an image of the job data on a sheet.

Abstract: An optical filter, a sensor device including the optical filter, and a method of fabricating the optical filter are provided. The optical filter includes one or more dielectric layers and one or more metal layers stacked in alternation. The metal layers are intrinsically protected by the dielectric layers. In particular, the metal layers have tapered edges that are protectively covered by one or more of the dielectric layers.

Abstract: A developing device includes a developing container storing a two-component developer, a developer carrying member, and a regulation member. The developer carrying member includes a developing sleeve, and a magnet having a regulation pole opposite the regulation member and a main pole opposite the image carrying member. The regulation member is arranged downstream of the position at which the vertical magnetic force of the regulation pole is 0 [mT] but upstream of a position at which the vertical and horizontal magnetic forces of the regulation pole are equal. Let the horizontal magnetic force gradient at the position at which the horizontal magnetic force of the main pole is 0 [mT] be A and the horizontal magnetic force gradient at the upstream-side surface of the regulation member along the rotation direction of the developing sleeve be B, then |A|>2.45 and |B|<1.30.

Abstract: Various example embodiments for supporting multicast are presented. Various example embodiments for supporting multicast are configured to support multicast, on a multicast tree for a multicast group, based on use of penultimate hop popping (PHP) on the multicast tree. Various example embodiments for supporting multicast are configured to support multicast, on a multicast tree for a multicast group, based on use of PHP on the multicast tree where the multicast tree is Point-to-Multipoint (P2MP) Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) tree that is formed based on a TREE-SID multicast solution (although it will be appreciated that PHP may be applied on other types of multicast trees (e.g., other than P2MP MPLS multicast trees), on multicast trees formed based on other multicast solutions (e.g., other than TREE-SID), or the like, as well as various combinations thereof).

Abstract: A device and process for the separate removal of oppositely charged ions from electrolyte solutions and recombining them to form new chemical compositions. The invention provides the ability to create multiple ion flow channels and then form new chemical compositions therefrom. The process is accomplished by selectively combining oppositely charged ions of choice from different electrolyte solutions via the capacitive behavior of high electrical capacitance electrodes confined in insulated containers. Industrial plants employing the inventive process can have the flexibility to produce needed industrial chemical compounds such as Soda Ash, Caustic Soda, hydrochloric acid and chlorine gas, based on market demand, and can be located near points of consumption to significantly reduce transportation costs.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a positive electrode active material comprising a first particle group and a second particle group, wherein the first particle group consists of a plurality of first particles, each first particle includes one to ten single particles, the second particle group consists of a plurality of second particles, each second particle includes an aggregation-based particle, and each aggregation-based particle is formed of 50 or more primary particles aggregated to each other.

Abstract: An angled subassembly of an angled connector includes an angled shield having a first shield section and a second shield section extending at a bend angle with respect to the first shield section, a cable disposed in the first shield section and the second shield section of the angled shield, and an inner ferrule disposed around the cable within the angled shield. The cable has a wire and a foil disposed around the wire. The inner ferrule electrically connects the foil to the angled shield.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes a first sheet cassette, a first transport route, an image forming device, and a second transport route. The first sheet cassette is for storing therein a sheet. Along the first transport route, the sheet delivered from the first sheet cassette is transported. The image forming device forms an image based on image data, on the sheet transported along the first transport route. The second transport route communicates with outside of the image forming apparatus, and a sheet inserted by a user from outside is transported along the second transport route, to the image forming device. The second transport route is formed so as to circumvent a region between the image forming device and the first sheet cassette.

Abstract: Systems and methods for data transfer and platform integration using quick response (QR) codes are provided. The system generates first item data associated with a first property item, generates one or more QR codes that encrypt and store the first item data, and sends or displays the one or more QR codes. The system reads the one or more QR codes from an application program installed on a computing device to obtain the encrypted first item data. The system decrypts, using a decryption key, the encrypted first item data to obtain the first item data from the QR code. The system generates, by the application program, first analysis data based at least in part on the first item data.

Abstract: In a power storage device, a plurality of electrode tabs includes a bent portion bent in a tab thickness direction. At least one of the electrode tabs constituting an electrode tab group has a shape that a tab width of a connection-side bent portion of bent portions, which is located on a side close to a tab connection portion, is smaller than a tab width of a tab connection portion including a bonded portion located on an inside in a tab width direction, the bonded portion being bonded to an electrode terminal directly or through another or other electrode tabs.

Abstract: A sub-tank is disposed in a flow path from a main tank to a recording head. The sub-tank includes a tank main body, a level sensor and a flow restricting part. In the tank main body, ink replenished from the main tank is contained. The level sensor detects a liquid level of the ink in the tank main body. The flow restricting part restricts flowing of the ink in an upper-and-lower direction in the tank main body. The flow path is connected to the tank main body at a position below the flow restricting part. The flow restricting part is disposed at a position below a lower limit level of the liquid level.

Abstract: To provide a rechargeable battery that limits damage to a separator, a positive connector is configured to be bent at an acute angle in a thickness-wise direction in a bending region, which is defined between a first position and a second position, on a boundary position between a flat surface region and a second position in a longitudinal direction. The first position is a position at which a second distal end of a negative plate is disposed. The second position is a position separated from a third position, at which a first distal end of a separator is disposed, by a thickness of a positive mixture layer in a second width-wise direction.

Abstract: There is provided a method for manufacturing a turbine component which enables obtaining a single crystal structure more easily and manufacturing a good turbine component. In the seed crystal placing step, the seed crystal is placed on the surface of the base in a manner that a first direction along <001> of the seed crystal has an angle within 15 degrees in absolute value in relation to a laminating direction. In the shaped layer forming step, scanning is performed in a manner that the scan direction has an angle within 20 degrees in absolute value in relation to a second direction being <001> orthogonal to the first direction of the seed crystal.

Abstract: A document management system includes a facsimile device or a multi-peripheral (MFP) device having facsimile and scanning components. A cloud based server stores a policy that is used to manage documents received at the facsimile device or scanning component. When a document is received at the facsimile device or scanning component, a parameter is used to determine an action to be taken according to the policy. Such actions include forwarding the received document to the cloud based server or sending it as an attachment in an email. When received at the cloud based server, the policy is used to categorize the document according to an attribute to make the document available within a document management service.