Abstract: A laminate is formed by overlapping at least a part of a first member and at least a part of a second member. The first member and the second member are joined by irradiating the laminate with a laser. The first member contains aluminum. The second member contains copper. The second member includes a first main surface and a second main surface. The second main surface is an opposite surface of the first main surface. A contact portion is provided due to contact of the first main surface with the first member. The second main surface is irradiated with the laser. A temperature of the contact portion is equal to or higher than an eutectic point temperature of Al and Cu and lower than a melting point of Cu.

Abstract: There are provided a sensor device and an electronic apparatus that are capable of reducing the occurrence of defects. The sensor device includes: a first substrate; a second substrate provided on a side of one surface of the first substrate; an insulating first film that is provided on the side of the one surface and covers the second substrate; and a second film that is formed of a material different from that of the first film and provided at a position facing the first substrate across the first film. The second substrate and the first film are intermixed in a first layer and the first film and the second film are intermixed in a second layer. The second film is present outside the second substrate in plan view from a direction normal to the one surface.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an audio system that can be customized by the user (including the developer) and that may allow the user to control more than just the sound levels and may allow the user to select more than one of a few pre-determined settings. Disclosed herein is a development platform that allows manufacturers (including the developers) to test various different parameters, settings, algorithms, functions, processes, accessories, and the like. The development platform allows the manufacturer to simulate the performances from possible options for the audio system, and then load the selected option from the development platform to the audio system. Additionally, the development platform that enables the end user to have the same level of control and ability to access, upload, and control plugins on the end user’s device(s).

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a device for manufacturing an articular prosthesis implant using a mould comprising a ceramic imprint (1) moved by a piston (2), the ceramic imprint (1) pressing the thermoplastic material introduced into the mould.

Abstract: Misfire classification method for an internal combustion engine, comprising: a step of determining whether the engine is subjected to a misfire; a step of obtaining at least one temperature signal being indicative of a temperature prevailing in a cylinder of the engine; and a step of determining a type of misfire in dependence on the obtained temperature signal.

Abstract: An electrode mixture includes an electrode active material and a carbon nanotube as a conductive fibrous carbon material. The electrode mixture includes an inorganic nanoparticle disposed on a surface of the electrode active material.

Abstract: The present invention provides a charging system for a mobile and portable high-capacity Electrical Vehicle (EV) charging station. The charging system comprises a plurality of propane tanks for generating power, a generator, an EV charger, a voltage selector switch, a plurality of solar panels for charging on-board batteries due to parasitic loads, a communication backhaul, a security device, and a diagnostics and monitoring device for monitoring the plurality of tanks, the generator, and the EV charger. The charging system of the present invention are configured to be used in different platforms—for example, skid integrated, truck mounted, trailing integrated, and in a pod.

Abstract: Allulose crystals are efficiently produced from an allulose syrup using seed crystals.

Abstract: An effective channel width is expanded. A semiconductor device includes: a semiconductor layer having an active region demarcated by a separation region; and a field-effect transistor in which a pair of main electrode regions sandwiching a channel region are provided in the active region and a gate electrode is provided on the channel region. The active region has a first portion extending in one direction in plan view and a second portion extending from the first portion in a direction crossing the one direction, and the channel region is provided across the first portion and the second portion. One of the pair of main electrode regions is provided in the first region in contact with the channel region, and the other is provided in the second region in contact with the channel region, the pair of main electrode regions being positioned on mutually opposite sides sandwiching the channel region.

Abstract: A printing system includes a digital front end (DFB) system connected to a plurality of printing devices. The DFE system manages printing operations to the plurality of printing devices. The DFE system also includes a printing device connectivity manager to manage connections with the printing devices. Printing connectivity modules are installed at the printing device connectivity manager using application programming interfaces (APIs) that are loaded at the creation of the printing connectivity modules. The DFE system also includes a display device connectivity manager to manage connections with display devices using display connectivity modules and display connectivity APIs. The DFE system also includes a storage connectivity manager to manage data storage and storage devices using storage connectivity modules and storage connectivity APIs.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly comprises a header and a backing plate attachable thereto. The header includes a plug portion for connecting to a complementary mating connector, and a base having a plurality of mounting through holes for fixing the header to a mounting surface. The backing plate includes a plurality of mounting elements corresponding in location to the plurality of mounting holes of the header for fixing the backing plate to the header on an underside of the mounting surface, and a central opening corresponding in location to the plug portion of the header with the backing plate fixed to the header.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for simultaneous pickling and passivation of stainless steel are presented that have exceptional shelf life, are free of hydrofluoric acid, exhibit no syneresis, and are non-corrosive to carbon steel. Moreover, contemplated compositions can be safely sprayed or otherwise applied onto various surfaces and will adhere to treated surfaces without significant runoff.

Abstract: According to an embodiment, an information processing device includes a reception unit and a determination unit. The reception unit receives a plurality of pieces of rack data including first identification information of one or more kinds of products to be housed in a plurality of racks, and a plurality of pieces of order data including second identification information of one or more kinds of products to be picked from at least part of the plurality of racks. The determination unit, based on the rack data, determines a processing sequence of the plurality of pieces of order data such that a ratio of picking products assigned to pieces of the order data from a single rack is increased. The plurality of racks are able to be moved to a work station where housing containers corresponding to at least part of the plurality of pieces of order data are disposed.

Abstract: A cable housing for a flat flexible cable includes a first cable housing having a first orientation guide and a second cable housing having a second orientation opening. A plurality of flat conductors exposed in a window extending through an insulation material of the flat flexible cable are disposed between the first cable housing and the second cable housing. The first orientation guide abuts a pair of flat conductors of the plurality of flat conductors and rotates a rotated portion of each of the flat conductors to a rotated orientation when the first orientation guide moves into the second orientation opening and the first cable housing is in a mated position with the second cable housing. The rotated orientation of the rotated portion is disposed at an angle with respect to a planar portion of each of the flat conductors in the insulation material.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for improving gastrointestinal function and reducing the presence of gas bubbles in a gastrointestinal tract. A composition includes an effective amount of ginger root extract for reducing gas bubbles in a gastrointestinal tract and further includes propylene glycol and sodium chloride.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a solar cell backsheet, comprising a functional layer wherein the functional layer comprises a polyethylene alloy and a semi-crystalline polymer such as polypropylene, preferably at least 10 wt % of polypropylenes based on the total weight of the polymers in the functional layer. The polypropylene is selected from a polypropylene homo- or copolymer, the copolymer is a random or block copolymer. The polyethylene alloy comprises a copolymer containing an ethylene segment (—CH2-CH2-) which is selected from one or more of ethylene acrylate copolymer, ethylene-hexene copolymer, ethylene-octene copolymer, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer. The functional layer further comprises an inorganic filler selected from one of calcium carbonate, titanium dioxide, barium sulfate, mica, talc, kaolin, glass microbeads and glass fibers. The present invention also relates to a photovoltaic module comprising the backsheet according to the present invention.

Abstract: A network node associated with a retail store receives digital images from customers who have initiated a customer transaction at a first location. The digital images are unique and are associated with the transaction. The transaction is then temporarily suspended. To resume the transaction, the customer provides information describing features of the previously provided digital image. The network node uses this information to locate the corresponding digital image, and thus, the corresponding suspended transaction, and to authenticate the customer to resume the transaction. Provided the customer is authenticated, the node resumes the suspended transaction.

Abstract: An expandable annular barrier includes a tubular metal part, an expandable metal sleeve surrounding the tubular metal part, and an expandable space therebetween. The metal sleeve has a first thickness, an expansion opening in the tubular metal part through which fluid enters in order to expand the metal sleeve, and a valve assembly having a first opening fluidly connected with the first zone in the expanded condition of the annular barrier, a second opening fluidly connected with the second zone through a fluid channel between the tubular metal part and the metal sleeve, and a third opening fluidly connected with the expandable space. The fluid channel has an extension along a circumference of the tubular metal part being at least 5% of the circumference of the tubular metal part.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions of matter, treatments and protocols useful for induction of T regulatory cells in response to inflammation, as well as inhibition of suicidal ideations and/or neuroinflammation. In some embodiments the invention teaches the administration of a therapeutic combination of ingredients comprising of minocycline, pterostilbene, Nigella sativa, sulforaphane, and epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) to a mammal undergoing upregulation of inflammatory mediators. In another embodiment, the invention teaches administration of said therapeutic combination to a mammal infected with said SARS-CoV-2 and/or possessing suicidal ideations. In some embodiments dosage of said therapeutic combination is based on inflammatory and/or immunological parameters observed in patients.

Abstract: A connection clamping device (21; 61; 81; 131; 151) arranged for securing a flexible tube (1) to a barbed end (5b) of a tube connector (5), whereby the barbed end (5b) comprises a barb (9) and the tube connector during connection is arranged to protrude into an end of the flexible tube (1), characterized in that said connection clamping device comprises two sections (23 a, 23b) which, during connection when the tube connector protrudes into an end of the flexible tube, are arranged to be connected and locked to each other by a locking mechanism (33a,33b,34a,34b; 63a, 63b, 64a, 64b) around the tube connector (5) and the flexible tube (1), such that the flexible tube (1) is compressed against the tube connector (5) by a rib (41a, 41b) provided on the inner circumference of the connection clamping device.