Abstract: A vertical axis turbine having a first rotor and at least one second rotor, the first rotor being configured to rotate around a first rotation axis that is vertical or more vertical than horizontal. The first rotor may be configured to be driven and/or rotated by wind or water flow. The at least one second rotor is provided on or coupled to the first rotor such that the first rotor is operable to move the second rotor upon rotation of the first rotor. The second rotor is operable to drive a power take off system. Each second rotor rotates around a respective second rotation axis that may be angled or perpendicular to the first rotation axis of the first rotor. The first and second rotors are configured so that the power take-off system can be driven without the need for a gearbox.

Abstract: A system and method are presented for customizing a software application for a target market. A request to access an application is received, by one or more computer servers, from a user. At least one of a preferred language of the user and a location of the user are determined by the one or more computer servers, and a target market is determined using the at least one of the preferred language of the user and the location of the user. The target market defines a language and a region. The application is rendered by the one or more computer servers by modifying at least one of a user interface of the application and a content of the application using the target market.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and systems of generating high-efficiency structures for improved wireless communications. Such structures may comprise hard and chemically inert materials. Such structures may include materials having average thermal conductivities equal to or greater than about 1,000 W/mK. Such structures may comprise diamond. Such structures may comprise materials whose properties may be affected through processing such structures. Such structures may comprise devices with improved electron mobilities and efficiencies. Such structures may comprise substrate features. Such features may be configured to communicatively couple to a device or a component of a substrate. A device may comprise a radio transmitter. Some examples include satellite transmitters.

Abstract: An electrostatic clamping system including a platen, an electrostatic electrode associated with the platen, and a sealing cover having a concave lower surface defining a cavity and having a sealing ring extending about a periphery of the lower surface, the sealing cover movable relative to the platen for being moved onto, and being moved off of, a wafer disposed on the platen, the sealing cover further having an inlet valve for introducing a gas into a space between a cover body of the sealing cover and the wafer.

Abstract: A vertical axis turbine having a first rotor and at least one second rotor, the first rotor being configured to rotate around a first rotation axis that is vertical or more vertical than horizontal, in use. The first rotor may be configured to be driven and/or rotated by fluid motion, e.g. by wind or water flow. The at least one second rotor is provided on or coupled to the first rotor such that the first rotor is operable to move the second rotor through the fluid and thereby drive the second rotor upon rotation of the first rotor. The second rotor is operable to drive a power take off system. Optionally, rotation of the first rotor around the first rotation axis moves the second rotor around the first rotation axis. Each second rotor rotates around a respective second rotation axis that may be angled or perpendicular to the first rotation axis of the first rotor and is optionally a horizontal axis or at least an axis that is more horizontal than vertical, in use.

Abstract: An electrostatic clamping system including a platen, an electrostatic electrode associated with the platen, and a sealing cover having a concave lower surface defining a cavity and having a sealing ring extending about a periphery of the lower surface, the sealing cover movable relative to the platen for being moved onto, and being moved off of, a wafer disposed on the platen, the sealing cover further having an inlet valve for introducing a gas into a space between a cover body of the sealing cover and the wafer.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for target object position prediction includes receiving, via an RGB camera a plurality of images depicting one or more persons positioned on a floor. A plurality of person location labels is assigned to each image indicating where the one or more persons are located relative to the floor. A foot position (FP) classifier is trained to classify the images into the person location labels, wherein the FP classifier is configured according to a multi-layer architecture and the training results in determination of a plurality of weights for connecting layers in the multi-layer architecture. A deployment of the FP classifier is created based on the multi-layer architecture, the plurality of weights, and the plurality of person location labels.

Abstract: A system and method are presented for customizing a software application for a target market. A request to access an application is received, by one or more computer servers, from a user. At least one of a preferred language of the user and a location of the user are determined by the one or more computer servers, and a target market is determined using the at least one of the preferred language of the user and the location of the user. The target market defines a language and a region. The application is rendered by the one or more computer servers by modifying at least one of a user interface of the application and a content of the application using the target market.

Abstract: A container for an aerosol generating device is disclosed. The container has a body has a body comprising a first portion configured to receive an aerosol generating device and one or more retention means externally accessible from the body, each retention means being configured to releasably retain a module.

Abstract: A waterproof, high visibility vest having vest body having a right front portion, a left front portion, and a back portion defining an exterior surface and an inner surface. The right front portion, the left front portion and the back portion are arranged to define a neck opening and a right arm hole and a left arm hole. Each of the right front portion and left front portion have a parallel vertical edge. A continuous fastener is positioned along the edges to allow the closure of the front portions. The vest body being constructed from waterproof material. At least one inner waterproof pocket, also constructed from waterproof material, is affixed to the inner surface of the vest body. A plurality of strips of reflective material are affixed to the exterior surface of the vest body in a manner to provide high visibility.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for target object position prediction includes receiving, via an RGB camera a plurality of images depicting one or more persons positioned on a floor. A plurality of person location labels is assigned to each image indicating where the one or more persons are located relative to the floor. A foot position (FP) classifier is trained to classify the images into the person location labels, wherein the FP classifier is configured according to a multi-layer architecture and the training results in determination of a plurality of weights for connecting layers in the multi-layer architecture. A deployment of the FP classifier is created based on the multi-layer architecture, the plurality of weights, and the plurality of person location labels.

Abstract: A method and/or apparatus controls access to a digital resource. An image of a plurality of images is allowed to be selected, each of the images including one or more base lines, each of the base lines having a) non-linear sections, b) sections extending in multiple directions, or c) both non-linear sections and sections extending in multiple directions. Locations are determined where an alignment line intersects the one or more base lines in the selected image. Access to the digital resource is permitted if the locations are determined to be predetermined locations in the image associated with the digital resource prior to the determining.

Abstract: Controlled Payment Numbers (CPNs) which issue as a unique payment number for each transaction uniquely identify the transaction for matching the purchase and payment information. The issuance of the CPN is controlled by business rules which are designed to and effectively restrict the use of the CPN, such that if a user exceeds his authorization, a CPN is not issued. The business rules are set up according to a hierarchy of users. Further, a declining balance CPN is also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pigment compositions with improved and adjustable sparkling effect comprising A) a platelet-like perlite; and B) an effect pigment; and a process for their production and their use in paints, ink-jet printing, for dyeing textiles, for pigmenting coatings (paints), printing inks, plastics, cosmetics, glazes for ceramics and glass. The pigment compositions show an improved sparkle effect; in particular an attractive high sparkle intensity.

Abstract: A system and method are presented for recommending packages of domain names. One or more computer servers receive a query including at least one keyword from a user. A business category associated with the user is identified and a first ranking of top level domain names for the business category is identified. A package of candidate domain names is generated containing a candidate domain name for each top level domain in the first ranking of top level domain names. The package of candidate domain names relevant to the query is displayed for selection and registration by the user.

Abstract: A method and/or apparatus controls access to a digital resource. An image of a plurality of images is allowed to be selected, each of the images including one or more base lines, each of the base lines having a) non-linear sections, b) sections extending in multiple directions, or c) both non-linear sections and sections extending in multiple directions. Locations are determined where an alignment line intersects the one or more base lines in the selected image. Access to the digital resource is permitted if the locations are determined to be predetermined locations in the image associated with the digital resource prior to the determining.

Abstract: A container for an aerosol generating device is disclosed. The container has a body comprising a first portion configured to receive an aerosol generating device and one or more retention means externally accessible from the body, each retention means being configured to releasably retain a module.

Abstract: A system and method are presented for recommending packages of domain names. One or more computer servers receive a query including at least one keyword from a user. A business category associated with the user is identified and a first ranking of top level domain names for the business category is identified. A package of candidate domain names is generated containing a candidate domain name for each top level domain in the first ranking of top level domain names. The package of candidate domain names relevant to the query is displayed for selection and registration by the user.

Abstract: A container for an aerosol generating device is disclosed. The container has a body having a first portion configured to receive an aerosol generating device, one or more recesses forming a cut-out of a corner of the body, and one or more retention means externally accessible from the body, each retention means being configured to releasably retain a module.