Abstract: A sealable and peelable film comprising a four layer coextrudate comprising a core layer contributing predominantly towards the thickness of the film, a first sealing layer provided on one side of the core layer and a second sealing layer, or alternatively a laminating layer, provided on the other side of the core layer, and the film comprising a peeling layer in between the first sealing layer and the core layer and/or in between the second sealing layer, or alternatively the laminating layer, and the core layer, and wherein the peeling layer is adjacent the first sealing layer and/or the second sealing layer and/or the laminating layer, and wherein the relative thickness of the peeling layer and its adjacent sealing and/or lamination layer (p:s/l ratio) is from 1:10 to 5:1.

Abstract: A virtual music service receives an identifier for a media program from a voice agent, queries a first media service and a second media service for the media program, and receives a first response from the first and/or second media service including access information for the media program. One of the first and second media services is selected according to the response based on a predetermined selection criteria. The virtual music service provides the access information for the media program from the selected media service to the media rendering device.

Abstract: A dual output laser diode may include first and second end facets and an active section. The first and second end facets have low reflectivity. The active section is positioned between the first end facet and the second end facet. The active section is configured to generate light that propagates toward each of the first and second end facets. The first end facet is configured to transmit a majority of the light that reaches the first end facet through the first end facet. The second end facet is configured to transmit a majority of the light that reaches the second end facet through the second end facet.

Abstract: A semiconductor device comprises a semiconductor chip having a radio-frequency circuit and a radio-frequency terminal, an external radio-frequency terminal, and a non-galvanic connection arranged between the radio-frequency terminal of the semiconductor chip and the external radio-frequency terminal, wherein the non-galvanic connection is designed to transmit a radio-frequency signal.

Abstract: A media rendering system includes a media rendering device and a controller device in communication via a network. The controller has a touch screen, presenting a portrait display mode when oriented in a first position, and a landscape display mode when oriented in a second position. The portrait mode displays either a first full screen presenting a first menu, or a second full screen presenting a second menu. The landscape mode displays a landscape full screen with two side-by-side tiles including a first tile presenting the first menu and a second tile presenting the second menu. Landscape mode provides drag-and-drop functionality for menu objects among the first and second, generating configuration commands to the media rendering device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds Formula (I): wherein Q, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are as defined herein. The invention further relates to compositions comprising said compounds, and methods of controlling weeds using said compounds and/or compositions.

Abstract: A method for controlling a plurality of media rendering devices in a data network with a controller device in communication with the network is disclosed. A network enabled subwoofer is added to the data network such that the subwoofer is visible on the network to a controller. The controller user interface displays a subwoofer graphical object and a group graphical object representing a group of one or more rendering devices. A user selects the group graphical object via the controller user interface, and the subwoofer is joined with the selected group. An audio channel associated with the group is assigned to the subwoofer. The controller user interface hides the subwoofer graphical object.

Abstract: A terrain-referenced navigation system for an aircraft comprises: a stored digital terrain map; a position calculation unit arranged to calculate aircraft position relative to the stored digital terrain map to determine a terrain-referenced aircraft position; a fall line calculation unit arranged to calculate a fall line for a projectile starting from the terrain-referenced aircraft position as a launch point; and an impact point calculation unit arranged to directly compare the fall line with the digital terrain map, by incrementally comparing a height of the projectile along the fall line with a height of the terrain according to the stored digital terrain map in order to find an expected impact point on the terrain.

Abstract: Systems and methods for SMT processes using uninterpreted function symbols. A method includes receiving a configuration model. The method includes computing a variant for the configuration model that includes a non-linear function. The method includes identifying input/output pairs in the non-linear function of the variant. The method includes executing a process on an external application for each input/output pair to produce an output value corresponding to each input of the input/output pairs. The method includes comparing the output value corresponding to each input of the input/output pairs with the output corresponding to each input of the input/output pairs. The method includes, when the output value corresponding to each input of the input/output pairs is equal to the output corresponding to each input of the input/output pairs, then the system stores an indication that the variant is correct.

Abstract: A system for bleeding air from a core flow path of a gas turbine engine includes a bleed valve in a bleed air duct configured to receive bleed air from a first entrance point to the core flow path into the bleed air duct; a pressurized air valve in a pressurized air duct configured to receive pressurized air from a second entrance point to the core flow path, the pressurized air at a pressure greater than that received into the first entrance point; an eductor outlet from the pressurized air duct located in the bleed air duct; and a control system operable to control operation of the bleed valve and the pressurized air valve.

Abstract: The specification generally relates to compounds of Formula (I): (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, where R, A1, A2 and A3 have any of the meanings defined herein. The specification also relates to the use of such compounds and salts thereof to treat or prevent DNA-PK mediated disease, including cancer. The specification further relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds and salts; kits comprising such compounds and salts; methods of manufacture of such compounds and salts; intermediates useful in the manufacture of such compounds and salts; and to methods of treating DNA-PK mediated disease, including cancer, using such compounds and salts.

Abstract: A variable vane actuation system of a gas turbine engine is provided. The variable vane actuation system including: a variable vane; a vane stem operably associated with the variable vane, wherein the variable vane is configured to rotate with the vane stem; a vane arm having vane stem end and a vane pin end opposite the vane stem end, the vane arm being operably connected to the vane stem at the vane stem end; and a rotational variable differential transformer operably connected to the vane stem, the rotational variable differential transformer configured to detect an amount of rotation of the vane stem.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for checking a compatibility of a functional module for an installation for process automation. An input specification is provided for an input interface of the functional module, the input specification indicating for an input signal all input values that the functional module respectively accepts as valid. An output specification is provided, the output specification indicating for an output signal of the functional module all output values that the functional module provides as intended when the input specification is fulfilled. Operation of the functional module on the installation is preceded by an analysis device checking whether the functional module produces, for each input signal produced on the input interface in accordance with the input specification, the output signal on an output interface in accordance with the output specification. When an output value of the output signal violates the output specification, a module error is signaled.

Abstract: An electronic device is disclosed. In one example, the electronic device includes a solder ball, a dielectric layer comprising an opening, and a redistribution layer (RDL) comprising an RDL pad connected with the solder ball. The RDL pad including at least one void, the void being disposed at least in partial in an area of the RDL pad laterally outside of the opening of the dielectric layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of Formula (I), or an agronomically acceptable salt of said compounds wherein R1a, R1b, R2, X, A, Ra, Rb, Rc, Rd and m are as defined herein. The invention further relates to herbicidal compositions which comprise a compound of Formula (I), to their use for controlling weeds. The invention further relates to intermediate compounds used to produce compounds of Formula (I).

Abstract: This invention relates to a curative composition and its use in curing epoxy resins and prepregs, adhesives and moulded materials derived therefrom. The curative composition comprises a clathrate comprising a host component and a guest component, the host comprising a carboxylic acid or ester compounds as defined or phenolphthalin and the guest comprising an imidazole or imidazoline component.

Abstract: A parts assembly, a tank, and a panel discussed, including a first wall; a second wall, a first edge of the first wall facing a second edge of the second wall; a first flange connected to and extending outward from the first wall; a second flange connected to and extending outward from the second wall, the second flange being spaced from and disposed opposite the first flange; at least one fastener extending through and connecting the first flange and the second flange, the at least one fastener being pre-tensioned; and at least one rigid spacing member disposed between the first flange and the second flange, the rigid spacing member being spaced from the at least one fastener, the rigid spacing member being in contact with the first and second flanges, the at least one fastener being disposed between the rigid spacing member and the first and second walls.

Abstract: A hybrid electric propulsion system includes a gas turbine engine having at least one compressor section and at least one turbine section operably coupled to a shaft. The hybrid electric propulsion system includes an electric motor configured to augment rotational power of the shaft of the gas turbine engine. A controller is operable to determine an estimate of hybrid electric propulsion system parameters based on a composite system model and sensor data, determine a model predictive control state and a prediction based on the hybrid electric propulsion system parameters and the composite system model, determine a model predictive control optimization for a plurality of hybrid electric system control effectors based on the model predictive control state and the prediction using a plurality of reduced-order partitions of the composite system model, and actuate the hybrid electric system control effectors based on the model predictive control optimization.

Abstract: The present invention related to compounds of Formula (I): or an agronomically acceptable salt thereof, wherein Q, X, Z, R2 and R3 areas described herein. The inventions further relates to compositions comprising said compounds, to methods of controlling weeds using said compositions, and to the use of Compounds of Formula (I) as a herbicide.

Abstract: A semiconductor device comprises a semiconductor chip having a radio-frequency circuit and a radio-frequency terminal, an external radio-frequency terminal, and a non-galvanic connection arranged between the radio-frequency terminal of the semiconductor chip and the external radio-frequency terminal, wherein the non-galvanic connection is designed to transmit a radio-frequency signal.