Abstract: A proximity detection apparatus for avoidance of nearby subjects includes an article, a detector, an alert device and a controller. The article is for a user. The detector is configured to generate a detected value in response to sensing infrared radiation emitted from a subject in a vicinity of the article. The alert device is configured to generate an alert in response to a control signal. The controller is in communication with the detector and the alert device. The controller is configured to set a first predetermined value associated with a proximity condition of an unacceptable proximity range, configured to determine when the detected value exceeds the first predetermined value, and generate the control signal to the alert device to present the alert to inform the user that the subject is within the unacceptable proximity range.

Abstract: A proximity detection apparatus for avoidance of nearby subjects includes an article, a detector, an alert device and a controller. The article is for a user. The detector is configured to generate a detected value in response to sensing infrared radiation emitted from a subject in a vicinity of the article. The alert device is configured to generate an alert in response to a control signal. The controller is in communication with the detector and the alert device. The controller is configured to set a first predetermined value associated with a proximity condition of an unacceptable proximity range, configured to determine when the detected value exceeds the first predetermined value, and generate the control signal to the alert device to present the alert to inform the user that the subject is within the unacceptable proximity range.

Abstract: Provided in various embodiments are methods for making ultraviolet radiation curable (UV-curable) silicone compositions and the UV-curable silicone compositions prepared by such methods. Provided in various embodiments are methods for making anti-dust coatings using such UV-curable silicone compositions and the anti-dust coatings using such UV-curable silicone compositions prepared by such methods. The UV-curable silicone compositions may be used in the coating of silicone-based articles for LED packages, encapsulants, lamps, luminaires, optical articles and the like, substantially reducing and/or eliminating the pick-up of dust and improving optical properties of the silicone-based articles.

Abstract: Provided in various embodiments are methods for making ultraviolet radiation curable (UV-curable) silicone compositions and the UV-curable silicone compositions prepared by such methods. Provided in various embodiments are methods for making anti-dust coatings using such UV-curable silicone compositions and the anti-dust coatings using such UV-curable silicone compositions prepared by such methods. The UV-curable silicone compositions may be used in the coating of silicone-based articles for LED packages, encapsulants, lamps, luminaires, optical articles and the like, substantially reducing and/or eliminating the pick-up of dust and improving optical properties of the silicone-based articles.

Abstract: Provided in various embodiments are methods for making functional silicate MT?Q, MD?Q, and MM?Q resin compositions and the functional silicate resin compositions prepared by such methods. The functional silicate resin compositions may be used in, for example, coatings, rubbers, sealants, antifoams, paints, electronics, personal care items, medical devices and the like.

Abstract: This invention pertains to silsesquioxane resins useful in antireflective coatings wherein the silsesquioxane resin comprises the units (Ph(CH2)rSiO(3-x)/2(OR?)x)m (HSiO(3-x)/2(OR?)x)n (MeSiO(3-x)/2(OR?)x)o (RSiO(3-x)/2(OR?)x)p (R1SiO(3-x)/2(OR?)x)q where Ph is a phenyl group, Me is a methyl group; R? is hydrogen atom or a hydrocarbon group having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms; R is selected from a carboxylic acid group, a carboxylic acid forming group, and mixtures thereof; and R1 is selected from substituted phenyl groups, ester groups, polyether groups; mercapto groups, sulfur-containing organic functional groups, hydroxyl producing group, aryl sulphonic ester groups, and reactive or curable organic functional groups; and r has a value of 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4; x has a value of 0, 1 or 2; wherein in the resin m has a value of 0 to 0.90; n has a value of 0.05 to 0.99; o has a value of 0 to 0.95; p has a value of 0.01 to 0.5; q has a value of 0 to 0.5; and m+n+o+p+q?1.

Abstract: An antireflective coating compositions comprising (I) a silsesquioxane resin (II) a compound selected from photo-acid generators and thermal acid generators; and (III) a solvent wherein in the silsesquioxane resin contains a carboxylic acid forming group or a sulfuric acid forming group.

Abstract: A vehicle information system for passenger vehicles, such as automobiles and aircraft, and methods for manufacturing and using same. The vehicle information system includes a multi-regional antenna subsystem and a multi-regional receiver system for receiving viewing content provided by diverse content sources during travel, including international travel. The multi-regional antenna and receiver system provide selected viewing content for distribution throughout the vehicle information system and presentation via one or more passenger interfaces. As the vehicle approaches the coverage region of a selected content source, the vehicle information system automatically reconfigures the multi-regional antenna and receiver system to receive viewing content from the content source without requiring manual adjustment to, or replacement of, the multi-regional antenna subsystem and/or receiver system.

Abstract: An antireflective coating compositions comprising (I) a silsesquioxane resin (II) a compound selected from photo-acid generators and thermal acid generators; and (III) a solvent wherein in the silsesquioxane resin contains a carboxylic acid forming group or a sulfuric acid forming group.

Abstract: This invention pertains to silsesquioxane resins useful in antireflective coatings wherein the silsesquioxane resin comprises the units (Ph(CH2)rSiO(3-x)/2(OR?)x)m(HSiO(3-x)/2(OR?)x)n (MeSiO(3-x)/2(OR?)x)c, (RSiO(3-x)/2(OR?)x)p (R1SiO(3-x)/2(OR?)x)q where Ph is a phenyl group, Me is a methyl group; R? is hydrogen atom or a hydrocarbon group having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms; R is selected from a carboxylic acid group, a carboxylic acid forming group, and mixtures thereof; and R1 is selected from substituted phenyl groups, ester groups, polyether groups; mercapto groups, sulfur-containing organic functional groups, hydroxyl producing group, aryl sulphonic ester groups, and reactive or curable organic functional groups; and r has a value of 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4; x has a value of 0, 1 or 2; wherein in the resin m has a value of 0 to 0.90; n has a value of 0.05 to 0.99; o has a value of 0 to 0.95; p has a value of 0.01 to 0.5; q has a value of 0 to 0.5; and m+n+o+p+q?1.

Abstract: A method of forming an antireflective coating on an electronic device comprising (A) applying to an electronic device an ARC composition comprising (i) a silsesquioxane resin having the formula (PhSiO(3-x)/2(OH)x)m HSiO(3-x)/2(OH)x)n(MeSiO(3-x)/2(OH)x)p where Ph is a phenyl group, Me is a methyl group, x has a value of 0, 1 or 2; m has a value of 0.05 to 0.95, n has a value of 0.05 to 0.95, p has a value of 0.05 to 0.95, and m+n+p?1; and (ii) a solvent; and (B) removing the solvent and curing the silsesquioxane resin to form an antireflective coating on the electronic device.

Abstract: This invention pertains to a silsesquioxane resin with improved lithographic properties (such as etch-resistance, transparency, resolution, sensitivity, focus latitude, line edge roughness, and adhesion) suitable as a photoresist; a method for incorporating the fluorinated or non-fluorinated functional groups onto silsesquioxane backbone. The silsesquioxane resins of this invention has the general structure (HSiO3/2)a(RSiO3/2)b wherein; R is an acid dissociable group, a has a value of 0.2 to 0.9 and b has a value of 0.1 to 0.8 and 0.9?a+b?1.0.

Abstract: A resist composition comprising (A) a hydrogen silsesquioxane resin, (B) an acid dissociable group-containing compound, (C) a photo-acid generator, (D) an organic solvent and optionally (E) additives. The resist composition has improved lithographic properties (such as high etch-resistance, transparency, resolution, sensitivity, focus latitude, line edge roughness, and adhesion) suitable as a photoresist.

Abstract: An apparatus for acquiring and processing data regarding physical attributes of a user in an accurate, repeatable and automated manner comprises a generally enclosed housing sized for receiving a user therein, the housing having an interior and an opening with a door for entry into and exit from the housing by the user, the door, when closed, preventing outside light from entering the housing. At least one structured light source is located within the housing for projecting structured light onto at least one portion of the body of a user to be scanned within the housing for obtaining spatial measurements of the at least one portion of the body of the user. At least one light detector is provided within the housing for detecting structured light reflected from the at least one portion of the body of the user and for generating electrical signals corresponding to the spatial measurements of the at least one portion of the body of the user.

Abstract: A vehicle information system for passenger vehicles, such as automobiles and aircraft, and methods for manufacturing and using same. The vehicle information system includes a universal antenna system and a universal receiver system for receiving viewing content provided by diverse content sources during travel, including international travel. The universal antenna and receiver system provide selected viewing content for distribution throughout the vehicle information system and presentation via one or more passenger interfaces. As the vehicle approaches the coverage region of a selected content source, the vehicle information system automatically reconfigures the universal antenna and receiver system to receive viewing content from the content source without requiring manual adjustment to, or replacement of, the universal antenna system and/or the universal receiver system.

Abstract: Herein we disclose a composition, comprising a siloxane resin having the formula (HsiO3/2)a. (SiO4/2)b(HSiX3/2)c(SiX4/2)d, wherein each X is independently —O—, —OH, or —O—(CH2)m?Zn, wherein each m is independently an integer from 1 to about 5, Z is an 5 aromatic moiety, and each n is independently an integer from 1 to about 6; 0<a<1, 0<b<1, 0<c<1, 0<d<1, and a+b+c+d=1. We also disclose methods for preparing the siloxane resin composition and a method of preparing an anti-reflective coating on a substrate, wherein the anti-reflective coating is derived from the siloxane resin composition.