Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, creating a first sequence of optical signals based on a first sequence of electrical signals, the first sequence of electrical signals associated with a plurality of matched filters, directing the first sequence of optical signals to a plurality of objects, receiving a second sequence of optical signals based on a reflection of the first sequence of optical signals on the plurality of objects, converting the second sequence optical signals into a second sequence of electrical signals, processing the second sequence of electrical signals according to the plurality of matched filters to extract information associated with the plurality of objects, adjusting the first sequence of electrical signals to a third sequence of electrical signals, adjusting the plurality of matched filters according to the third sequence of electrical signals, generating from the third sequence of the electrical signals an adjusted sequence of optical signals, and directing th

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, generating one or more first optical signals, launching the first optical signal into a medium, receiving from the medium one or more second optical signals, mixing the one or more second optical signals with one or more third optical signals to generate one or more mixed signals, obtaining one or more electrical signals from the mixed signal, and generating one or more point spread functions from the one or more electrical signals. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, generating a first set of optical signals, demultiplexing the first set of optical signals to generate demultiplexed signals, launching the demultiplexed signals into a medium, receiving from the medium a second set of optical signals, multiplexing at least a portion of the second set of optical signals to generate one or more multiplexed signals, obtaining one or more electrical signals according to one or more measurements of one or more optical fields of the one or more multiplexed signals, and generating one or more point spread functions from the one or more electrical signals. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: The scented filter system for a sanitary face mask is a medical device. The scented filter system for a sanitary face mask is adapted for use with a patient. The scented filter system for a sanitary face mask filters the air that flows through the nose and mouth of a patient. The scented filter system for a sanitary face mask a diffusing structure into a mask. The diffusing structure attaches to the mask. The mask filters the bulk of the air that flows through the nose and mouth of a patient. The diffusing structure: a) filters the balance of the air that flows through the nose and mouth of a patient; and, b) releases a volatile phytochemical into the air that flows through the nose and mouth of a patient.

Abstract: A drive arrangement for adjusting a flap, in particular a tailgate, of a motor vehicle, which in the mounted state is mounted on a body of the motor vehicle so as to be pivotable about a flap pivot axis and which can be adjusted between an open position and a closed position over a pivot angle. It is proposed that the drive arrangement comprises a torsion spring arrangement having a torsion spring, the torsion spring being adapted to generate a torsional torque about a torsion axis, that the torsion axis is arranged with an offset to the flap pivot axis, and that the drive arrangement comprises a first gear unit which converts the torsional torque into a supporting force or torque acting on the flap in the direction of the closed position or in the direction of the open position thereof.

Abstract: A drive mechanism for adjusting a position of a vehicle closure, with respect to a vehicle body, is provided. The drive mechanism may include a linear drive and a telescoping arrangement. The linear drive may include a spindle and a spindle nut and the telescoping arrangement may be coupled to the spindle nut and include a pair of gears coupled to one another. As the spindle rotates, the pair of gears may rotate to extend and retract translating portions of the telescoping arrangement in a telescoping manner such that the position of the vehicle closure may be adjusted.

Abstract: A vehicle closure system for use with a vehicle closure is provided. The vehicle closure may be pivotally coupled to a vehicle body and movable from an open position to a closed position by a spindle assembly. The vehicle closure system may include a controller configured to, responsive to the vehicle closure moving to the closed position, powering the spindle assembly to retract a slide connected to a latch by a cable so that the latch moves from a secondary latch position to a primary latch position.

Abstract: A drive arrangement for adjusting a flap, in particular a tailgate, of a motor vehicle, which in the mounted state is mounted on a body of the motor vehicle so as to be pivotable about a flap pivot axis and which can be adjusted between an open position and a closed position over a pivot angle. It is proposed that the drive arrangement comprises a torsion spring arrangement having a torsion spring, the torsion spring being adapted to generate a torsional torque about a torsion axis, that the torsion axis is arranged with an offset to the flap pivot axis, and that the drive arrangement comprises a first gear unit which converts the torsional torque into a supporting force or torque acting on the flap in the direction of the closed position or in the direction of the open position thereof.

Abstract: A door drive assembly including: a drive arm including a first end configured to be rotatably coupled to the body and a second end configured to be rotatably coupled to the door. The door drive assembly also includes a drive mechanism coupled to the drive arm and configured to rotate the drive arm between an open position and a closed position. The door drive assembly also includes a control arm including a first end configured to be rotatably coupled to a vehicle body and a second end configured to be rotatably coupled to the door. The door drive assembly also includes a race configured to be disposed between the body and the first end of the control arm where the first end of control arm is configured to translate by a first distance along the race as the drive arm rotates between the open and closed positions.

Abstract: A drive mechanism for adjusting a position of a vehicle closure, with respect to a vehicle body, is provided. The drive mechanism may include a linear drive and a telescoping arrangement. The linear drive may include a spindle and a spindle nut and the telescoping arrangement may be coupled to the spindle nut and include a pair of gears coupled to one another. As the spindle rotates, the pair of gears may rotate to extend and retract translating portions of the telescoping arrangement in a telescoping manner such that the position of the vehicle closure may be adjusted.

Abstract: A closure system for a vehicle provided with a vehicle body and a closure is provided. The closure system may include an actuator, a catch, and a release lever. The actuator may be configured to move in a first direction between a first actuator position and a second actuator position. The catch may be coupled to the actuator and configured to move from a first catch position to a second catch position to move the closure form a first closure position to a second closure position when the actuator moves from the first actuator position to the second actuator position. The release lever may be coupled to the actuator and configured to move the catch from the second catch position to a third catch position when the actuator moves from the second actuator position to a third actuation position.

Abstract: A vehicle closure system for use with a vehicle closure is provided. The vehicle closure may be pivotally coupled to a vehicle body and movable from an open position to a closed position by a spindle assembly. The vehicle closure system may include a controller configured to, responsive to the vehicle closure moving to the closed position, powering the spindle assembly to retract a slide connected to a latch by a cable so that the latch moves from a secondary latch position to a primary latch position.

Abstract: A door drive assembly including: a drive arm including a first end configured to be rotatably coupled to the body and a second end configured to be rotatably coupled to the door. The door drive assembly also includes a drive mechanism coupled to the drive arm and configured to rotate the drive arm between an open position and a closed position. The door drive assembly also includes a control arm including a first end configured to be rotatably coupled to a vehicle body and a second end configured to be rotatably coupled to the door. The door drive assembly also includes a race configured to be disposed between the body and the first end of the control arm where the first end of control arm is configured to translate by a first distance along the race as the drive arm rotates between the open and closed positions.

Abstract: A device for a motor-driven adjustment of a vehicle door, in particular comprising a traction mechanism configured to be mounted to a vehicle door and comprising a motor drive unit and at least one flexible traction member, the at least one flexible traction member being connected to a check arm to be fastened to a vehicle body structure and the motor drive unit, and the motor drive unit being configured to drive the at least one flexible traction member for pulling the check arm, by the at least one flexible traction member, along an adjustment path for adjusting the vehicle door relative to the body structure.

Abstract: A device for a motor-driven adjustment of a vehicle door, in particular comprising a traction mechanism configured to be mounted to a vehicle door and comprising a motor drive unit and at least one flexible traction member, the at least one flexible traction member being connected to a check arm to be fastened to a vehicle body structure and the motor drive unit, and the motor drive unit being configured to drive the at least one flexible traction member for pulling the check arm, by the at least one flexible traction member, along an adjustment path for adjusting the vehicle door relative to the body structure.

Abstract: A payment unit, method and system are disclosed. In one arrangement, the payment unit includes a payment card reader to participate in a payment communication to obtain payment data, a secondary reader to obtain supplementary data from a machine readable entity that is physically proximate to the unit, the supplementary data being obtained via a communication that is separate from the payment communication, and a controller to operate the payment card reader and secondary reader and to generate a payment record from said payment data and said supplementary data.

Abstract: A method for etching a stack with at least one silicon germanium layer over a substrate in a processing chamber is provided. A silicon germanium etch is provided. An etchant gas is provided into the processing chamber, wherein the etchant gas comprises HBr, an inert diluent, and at least one of O2 and N2. The substrate is cooled to a temperature below 40° C. The etching gas is transformed to a plasma to etch the silicon germanium layer.

Abstract: An environmentally safe selective herbicide is provided that includes at least one metal component and at least one chelating agent. The metal component can have a variety of forms, but is preferably in the form of a metal salt, a metal chelate, or combinations thereof. The chelating agent can also have a variety of forms, but is preferably in the form of a metal chelate, a salt, an acid, or combinations thereof. Methods of use are also provided.

Abstract: A method for etching a wafer having a pattern of photoresist material thereon is disclosed. The method includes curing the photoresist material with a bromine containing plasma. Then a main etch of the wafer is carried out. A method for curing a pattern of photoresist material on a wafer is also disclosed. The curing method includes providing a bromine containing plasma and exposing the photoresist material to the plasma, such that a layer of the wafer below the photoresist material is not etched through. A composition of a plasma for curing a photoresist material on a wafer in a high density plasma processing device includes bromine.

Abstract: A method for etching a wafer having a pattern of photoresist material thereon is disclosed. The method includes curing the photoresist material with a bromine containing plasma. Then a main etch of the wafer is carried out. A method for curing a pattern of photoresist material on a wafer is also disclosed. The curing method includes providing a bromine containing plasma and exposing the photoresist material to the plasma, such that a layer of the wafer below the photoresist material is not etched through. A composition of a plasma for curing a photoresist material on a wafer in a high density plasma processing device includes bromine.