Abstract: A counterfeit identification performance attribute (CIPA) sensitivity to changes in resolution of the image for features of an image is determined (102). The CIPA sensitivity for the features is used to choose at least one feature to determine whether the image on a sample is a counterfeit (106).

Abstract: An image analyzer (120) aggregates image samples (140) into a cluster (170) based on the image samples (140) being classified from a subset of image metrics applied to a reference sample (130). The image analyzer (120) generates an image quality output (150) by analyzing a distance (180) from the cluster (180) relative to another cluster.

Abstract: Systems and methods for adapting an incremental information object (IIO) to accommodate a change in a workflow are provided. A method includes analyzing an IIO, wherein the IIO comprises a plurality of tiles, and wherein the plurality of tiles comprise a code. The code is confirmed and, if the confirmation is successful, a determination is made as to whether the workflow has changed. If the workflow has changed the IIO is modified to change the information density of the IIO, a new code comprising a bitstream is generated, and the bitstream is overwritten on the plurality of tiles.

Abstract: A transmission which is pre-eminently suitable for an electric and/or hybrid drive has an input which can be connected to an electromotor/generator, and an output which can be connected to a load. The transmission has two parallel transmission paths between the input and output, first coupling means being present in the first transmission path and second coupling means being present in the second transmission path. Furthermore, a gear reduction is present in at least either of the two transmission paths. The first coupling means are arranged such that they are not capable of dissipating significant power and the second coupling means are arranged such that they are capable indeed of dissipating significant power.

Abstract: A microphone circuit has a clip detection circuit which detects when an analogue to digital converter output has reached a threshold. A variable attenuator is controlled based on the clip detection circuit output. The feedback is thus based on the ADC output level, and the processing of this signal can be implemented without requiring baseband processing of the signal—it can simply be based on a state of the ADC output. An overrule function is also provided so that the clip detection AGC control can be inhibited or controlled differently.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a bowl-shaped optical cover (110) for a light-emitting module. The optical cover (110) has an inner concave surface (112) for facing a light source, and an outer convex surface (114) for facing away from a light source. The optical cover (110) comprising: a micro lenses array structure (122) arranged on the inner surface (112) of the optical cover (110) for refracting light emitted from a light source; and a macro lens structure (124) formed between the micro lenses array structure (122) and the outer convex surface (114) of the optical cover (110). The macro lens structure(124) has a thickness (Z1), wherein the thickness (Z1) is varied along the optical cover (110) such that light is refracted from a thinner part towards a thicker part of the macro lens structure (124). Various embodiments of the present invention provide improved luminous intensity distribution and luminance uniformity.

Abstract: A radiation source (e.g., LPP— laser produced plasma source) for generation of extreme UV (EUV) radiation has at least two fuel particle streams having different trajectories. Each stream is directed to cross the path of an excitation (laser) beam focused at a plasma formation region, but the trajectories are spaced apart at the plasma formation region, and the streams phased, so that only one stream has a fuel particle in the plasma formation region at any time, and so that when a fuel particle from one stream is generating plasma and EUV radiation at the plasma generation region, other fuel particles are sufficiently spaced so as to be substantially unaffected by the plasma. The arrangement permits potential doubling of the radiation intensity achievable for a particular fuel particle size.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for encoding, in a simultaneous multiple security application, independently encrypted security data elements within a single matrix of blocks in a progressive barcode. The method and apparatus including, encoding information of a first data element within the matrix using black modules and, encoding information of a second data element within the matrix using color modules. The barcode being configured to be overprinted as it progresses through progressive states. The progressive barcode, resulting from the overprinting through the progressive states, masking the ability to conclusively determine the barcode in a previous state.

Abstract: An embodiment of a two-dimensional barcode has a number of regions. A first region of the number of regions comprises black and white modules and one or more first colored modules. The one or more first colored modules encode data that is readable by reading the one or more first colored modules as white modules and different data that is readable by reading the one or more first colored modules based on their color. A second region of the number of regions comprises black and white modules only or comprises black and white modules and one or more second colored modules. The one or more second colored modules encode data that is readable by reading the one or more second colored modules as white modules and different data that is readable by reading the one or more second colored modules based on their color.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hub system for a vehicle comprising: a hub shaft; a driving member being rotatably mounted with respect to the hub shaft; and a hub shell being rotatably mounted with respect to the hub shaft. It also comprises a brake shoe arranged for engaging the hub shell such as to be coupled with said hub shell temporarily; and a brake anchor arranged to be fixedly attached to a frame of a vehicle, and a coupling element arranged for enabling coupling between the driving member and the hub shell in a first position, and for enabling coupling between the brake anchor and the hub shell in a second position. The hub shaft is rotationally coupled to the brake shoe in at least one rotational direction at a first location located at a first lateral side of the driving member, and rotationally coupled to the brake anchor in at least one rotational direction at a second location located at a second lateral side of the driving member and opposite of the first lateral side of said driving member.

Abstract: Example embodiments disclosed hereto relate So generating a regressive information object, information is encoded into an information object at states in a workflow. Information, is encoded such that information encoded in a last state in the workflow is readable by an information object reader and information, encoded in states prior to the last state is not readable by fee information object reader.

Abstract: Transmission system (TS) comprising: a clutch module (CM) having an input (In) and a first and a second output (O1, O2), wherein between the first output and the input, a first clutch device (B, B1, C2) provided with first actuating means is present, and between the second output and the input a second clutch device (C, B2) with second actuating means is present, and a transmission module (TM), with an output (Out) and a first and a second input (i1, i2), wherein between the first input and the output, a first partial transmission provided with at least one transmission (VAR) is present, and between the second input and the output a second partial transmission provided with at least one further transmission or a mechanical connection is present, in which the two outputs (O1, O2) of the clutch module are connected to the two inputs (i1, i2) of the transmission module.

Abstract: Systems and methods for adapting an incremental information object (IIO) to accommodate a change in a workflow are provided. A method includes analyzing an IIO, wherein the IIO comprises a plurality of tiles, and wherein the plurality of tiles comprise a code. The code is confirmed and, if the confirmation is successful, a determination is made as to whether the workflow has changed. If the workflow has changed the IIO is modified to change the information density of the IIO, a new code comprising a bitstream is generated, and the bitstream is overwritten on the plurality of tiles.

Abstract: Systems and methods for generating a grayscale incremental information object (IIO) are provided. A method includes analyzing a grayscale IIO to determine a first code, wherein the grayscale IIO comprises a plurality of tiles, and the intensity of a tile corresponds to the number of data bits written to the tile. The product is confirmed from the first code, and, if the product is confirmed a new code comprising a bitstream is generated. The bitstream is overwritten on the grayscale IIO. The grayscale IIO is the same size after writing of the bitstream.

Abstract: A hydraulic system 71, more particularly for the actuation of a transmission system, comprises an oil pump 67, which is driven by one of the shafts of the transmission system or a drive source, which pump has an input and an output, which input is connected to the oil tank 75 and which output is connected to a main line 73, a switchable valve 91, which is located between the output 69 of the oil pump 67 and the oil tank 75, a restriction 93, which is located between the switchable valve 91 and the oil tank 75, and a further valve 95, which is located between the output 69 of the oil pump 67 and the main line 73. The switchable valve 91 is operated such that the line pressure produced by the oil pump can be made lower or higher than the pressure in the main line 73.

Abstract: A system for generating an incrementally completed security mark includes a computer-readable medium encoded with a computer program. The computer program includes computer readable code for selecting a carrier object; computer readable code for selecting a number of steps in a workflow associated with the carrier object and a security level for each step in the workflow; computer readable code for determining available carrier object candidate areas to which to write information at each step in the workflow; and computer readable code for determining a number of bits to be input at each step in the workflow based upon the respective security levels and the available candidate areas. The system further includes memory and a processor operatively coupled to the memory and to the computer-readable medium.

Abstract: One or more techniques and/or systems are disclosed for predicting propagation of a message on a social network. A predictive model is trained to determine a probability of propagation of information on the social network using both positive and negative information propagation feedback, which may be collected while monitoring the social network over a desired period of time for information propagation. A particular message can be input to the predictive model, which can determine a probability of propagation of the message on the social network, such as how many connections may receive at least a portion of the message and/or a likelihood of at least a portion of the message reaching respective connections in the social network.

Abstract: An apparatus including a first layer having a first coil; a second layer having a second coil, where the first and second coils are stacked relative to each other and configured to be located at an aperture of a housing member including electrically conductive material; and a third layer located under the second layer. The third layer includes a ferrite member located under the second coil such that the second coil is between the first coil and the ferrite member. The first coil or the second coil has a substantially “8” shape.

Abstract: An example apparatus may include a processor and a memory device including computer program code. The memory device and the computer program code may, with the processor, cause the apparatus to provide modified serialization codes for a first entity in a serialization flow to replace existing serialization codes for the first entity. In various examples, the modified serialization codes may have a representation of at least two different characters, and a number of instances of one of the characters in the representation of the modified serialization codes may be different from a number of instances of the one of the characters in the representation of the existing serialization codes.

Abstract: A system (10) for generating an incrementally completed security mark (20??) includes a computer-readable medium encoded with a computer program. The computer program includes computer readable code for selecting a carrier object (20, 20?, 20?, 20??); computer readable code for selecting a number of steps in a workflow associated with the carrier object (20, 20?, 20?, 20??) and a security level for each step in the workflow; computer readable code for determining available carrier object candidate areas (T1, T2, T3, T4, T5) to which to write information at each step in the workflow; and computer readable code for determining a number of bits to be input at each step in the workflow based upon the respective security levels and the available candidate areas (T1, T2, T3, T4, T5). The system further includes memory and a processor operatively coupled to the memory and to the computer-readable medium.