Abstract: A patterning device support (200), for example, a patterning device (202) or substrate support, can be configured to release internal stresses of a patterning device loaded thereon. The patterning device support can include a positive pressuring generating interface (206a, 206b) or an acoustic vibration generating interface (206a, 206b), or can be configured to oscillate while at least a portion of patterning device is decoupled from the patterning device support. A method of transferring a patterning device between a patterning device handling apparatus and a patterning device support configured to move the patterning device can include positioning the patterning device onto a surface of the patterning device support, and performing a process that releases internal stress of the patterning device.

Abstract: Systems and methods may provide for detecting an event on a computing device having an embedded keyboard with a default mapping of keys to functions and disabling a first subset of keys on the embedded keyboard in response to the event. Additionally, a second subset of keys on the embedded keyboard may be re-mapped to one or more different functions if an application running on the computing device supports keyboard re-mapping. In one example, re-mapping the second subset of keys includes grouping two or more keys in the second subset into a common function.

Abstract: A method and system for evaluating the reputation of a member of a social networking system is disclosed. Consistent with an embodiment of the invention, one or more attributes associated with a social networking profile of a member of a social network are analyzed. Based on the analysis, a ranking, rating or score is assigned to a particular category of reputation. When requested, the ranking, rating or score is displayed to a user of the social network.

Abstract: Methods for product data management and corresponding systems and computer-readable mediums. A method includes receiving a CAD model with a plurality of elements, each element having a plurality of features. The method includes receiving a CAD operation to be performed on the plurality of elements and performing a variational solve on a first one of the plurality of elements according to the CAD operation to produce an edited first element. The method includes calculating corresponding CAD operations for the remaining plurality of elements according to the edited first element and a relationship between the edited first element and the remaining elements to produce an edited plurality of elements. The method includes storing the edited first element and the edited plurality of elements in the CAD model.

Abstract: Systems and methods for identifying members of offset pairs in CAD models. A method includes receiving a CAD model that includes a plurality of entities each having an underlying geometry. The method includes identifying a first offset pair chain corresponding to a first entity of the plurality of entities, including identifying a first partner entity that is part of the same offset pair. The method includes determining whether the first offset pair chain is a strong chain. The method includes when the first offset pair chain is a strong chain, then marking the first entity as a part of an offset pair. The method includes storing the CAD model including the marked first entity.

Abstract: A method for cognitive assessment and adaptive cognitive skills training is disclosed.

Abstract: A method and system for evaluating the reputation of a member of a social networking system is disclosed. Consistent with an embodiment of the invention, one or more attributes associated with a social networking profile of a member of a social network are analyzed. Based on the analysis, a ranking, rating or score is assigned to a particular category of reputation. When requested, the ranking, rating or score is displayed to a user of the social network.

Abstract: A method and system for evaluating the reputation of a member of a social networking system is disclosed. Consistent with an embodiment of the invention, one or more attributes associated with a social networking profile of a member of a social network are analyzed. Based on the analysis, a ranking, rating or score is assigned to a particular category of reputation. When requested, the ranking, rating or score is displayed to a user of the social network.

Abstract: An armor-enhanced under-clothing system and/or article is provided that employs compression fabric as a figure conforming body suit element, padded elements throughout various selected parts of the body suit element for shape modification, and one or more static fabric material pockets, according to embodiments of the present invention. Anti-ballistic panels of suitable material and thickness can be inserted into the static fabric pocket element(s) designed to carry the panels.

Abstract: A portable computer may include battery indicator light structures. Battery status information in the portable computer may be presented to a user using an array of light-emitting diodes or other light emitters. Light-emitting diodes may be mounted on a printed circuit board. A stiffener may provide the printed circuit board with rigidity. The printed circuit board may include a connector that allows the board to be connected to a main logic board. A switch on the printed circuit board may be actuated by a power button on the portable computer. An opaque member with an array of holes may be used to reduce light bleed between adjacent light-emitting diodes. Diffusing plastic may be mounted within the array of holes. Bumps in the diffusing plastic may mate with corresponding holes on a portable computer housing.

Abstract: A motor for a fuel pump includes a rotor which includes a shaft, a rotor core and a commutator fitted on the shaft. The rotor core is formed by stacking together a plurality of aligned laminations and includes a plurality of salient poles arranged along a circumference thereof. A center line of gravity of the rotor deviates from a rotational axis of the rotor. The rotor core has a first groove in one of the poles close to the center line of gravity of the rotor. The first groove extends from a first axial end of the rotor core to an axial middle portion of the rotor core.

Abstract: In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, a method and apparatus are provided for testing a wafer while the wafer is disposed in a wafer carrier. The test results can be utilized to adjust the manufacturing process and thereby increase processing yield.

Abstract: At least one XML document to be validated is parsed, and XML data in the at least one XML document is represented as data objects in at least one data object model in a memory. At least one rule document is parsed and a rule object model is created in the memory. At least part of the data objects are extracted from the at least one data object model and at least part of rule objects are extracted from the rule object model. Validation is performed in a corresponding execution context for the extracted at least part of the data objects based upon the extracted at least part of the rule objects.

Abstract: A measuring device is used in conjunction with a programmable controller for monitoring electrolyte levels in the battery. According to one implementation, the measuring device is located in a battery and is configured to detect when the electrolyte level in the battery falls below a particular level. The controller is in electrical communication with the electrolyte detection device. The controller is configured to: (i) receive a signal from the electrolyte level detection device indicating when the electrolyte level in the battery has fallen below the particular level; (ii) introduce a wait-period after the signal is received; and (iii) enable an indicator to indicate that the electrolyte level in the battery should be refilled when the wait-period expires.

Abstract: Systems and methods related to the arrangement of regions containing wavelength-converting materials, and associated articles, are provided.

Abstract: A sealing apparatus (10) for use in establishing a seal in an annulus (12) between a mandrel (18) and a bore wall (14) has an annular seal element (20) initially activateable between a first, retracted, configuration and a second, expanded, configuration. The seal element (20) is disposed around a mandrel (18) and is free to move relative the mandrel (18) such that when the seal element (20) defines the second, expanded, configuration, pressurised fluid from the annulus (12) urges the seal element (20) into sealing or enhanced sealing engagement with the bore wall (14).

Abstract: The invention relates to an additive for a bitumen emulsion, which is a specific mixture of alkoxyiated compounds with low and high amounts of alkylene oxide units, in combination with a polyaluminum compound. Using this additive it is possible to prepare an aqueous slow-setting bitumen emulsion-aggregate mix suitable for cold paving of roads, parking places, sidewalks, and the like.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a charging system for charging an electrical device coupled to a photovoltaic electrical power generator and one or more of a microelectromechanical power generator and a thermoelectric power generator. The system includes a source of optical energy and a base portion. The base portion has a surface, and the source is disposed to impinge optical energy toward the surface. One or more of a heat source and an oscillator and is included in the base portion. The oscillator is connected to cause vibration of the surface, and the heat source is in thermal communication with the surface. The electrical device is disposed upon the surface to sense the optical energy and one or more of the vibration and the thermal energy. The charging station may be employed to rapidly charge an electrical device, such as a mobile electric device that facilitates multi-spectrum power generation.

Abstract: A wound management system can comprise a surgically acceptable adhesive disposed over a wound and a surgically acceptable film repositionably disposed over the surgically acceptable adhesive, and methods of managing a wound involving the same.