Abstract: An example computing system is configured to (i) receive information indicating a set of tests, each test comprising a request to and response from an API that collectively define an API test contract, (ii) based on the set of tests, determine a set of API test contracts, (iii) receive information indicating API production traffic comprising a set of requests to, and responses from, the API, wherein each production request and corresponding production response collectively define an API production contract, (iv) based on the production traffic for the API, determine a set of API production contracts, (v) compare the API test contracts with the API production contracts, (vi) based on the comparison, determine an inconsistency between the sets of API contracts; and (vii) based on the determined inconsistency, cause a change in (a) an extent of the set of tests, or (b) an extent of functionality of the API.

Abstract: In one aspect, a method for manufacturing a glazed dental prosthesis includes at least the steps of: a) providing a dental prosthesis body; b) position sensitive application of a predetermined amount of a glaze composition to at least a part of the dental prosthesis body surface, wherein the glaze comprises a heat sensitive coloring indicator and wherein this step is performed one or more times; c) controlling the applied glaze amount at least at one position of the glazed dental prosthesis body surface by assessing the color intensity at that position; and d) subjecting the coated dental body to a heat treatment to form the glazed dental prosthesis, wherein the temperature in the heat treatment is larger or equal to the de-composition temperature of the heat sensitive color indicator, wherein at least 90 mol-% of the coloring indicator are transformed into the colorless leuko-form.

Abstract: A protective circuit against electrostatic discharges for connection pins of an application-specific integrated circuit. The protective circuit includes a first connection pin and a second connection pin, and the first connection pin and the second connection pin being connected to one another in a Y configuration. Moreover, an application-specific integrated circuit including a protective circuit of this type is provided.

Abstract: A blanket, in particular a support for controlling the temperature of living beings, includes an upper layer to faces a living being, in particular a patient or injured being; a lower layer opposite the upper layer; a resilient and air-permeable intermediate layer situated between the upper layer and the lower layer; and an air inlet opening, having a connection for supplying air, in particular warm air, into the region of the intermediate layer. An air outlet opening is provided in an edge region of the blanket remote from the air inlet opening, and at least the greater part of the air supplied via the air inlet opening(s) exits the blanket through the air outlet opening(s). The upper layer is fluid-permeable and the lower layer is substantially airtight and substantially fluid-tight, preferably in the form of plastics film or a coated textile sheet.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a hydraulically-bonded multilayer panel with at least one face layer and at least one core layer, wherein the method comprises the following steps a. introducing a flowable face mixture into a mold. The face mixture contains at least the following components i. face paste containing at least 1. hydraulic binder and 2. water; and ii. aggregate. The aggregate has a mean diameter d50 determined according to ISO 13320:2009 and/or according to EN 12620 of greater than 100.0 ?m; whereby a face mixture layer is formed; b. introducing a dry to earth-moist core mixture into the mold, wherein the core mixture contains at least the following components i. core paste containing at least 1. hydraulic binder, 2. fines, wherein the fines have a mean diameter d50 determined according to ISO 13320:2009 of up to 100.0 ?m, and 3. water; and ii.

Abstract: In one aspect, a method for manufacturing a glazed dental prosthesis includes at least the steps of: a) providing a dental prosthesis body; b) position sensitive application of a predetermined amount of a glaze composition to at least a part of the dental prosthesis body surface, wherein the glaze comprises a heat sensitive coloring indicator and wherein this step is performed one or more times; c) controlling the applied glaze amount at least at one position of the glazed dental prosthesis body surface by assessing the color intensity at that position; and d) subjecting the coated dental body to a heat treatment to form the glazed dental prosthesis, wherein the temperature in the heat treatment is larger or equal to the de-composition temperature of the heat sensitive color indicator, wherein at least 90 mol-% of the coloring indicator are transformed into the colorless leuko-form.

Abstract: A protective circuit against electrostatic discharges for connection pins of an application-specific integrated circuit. The protective circuit includes a first connection pin and a second connection pin, and the first connection pin and the second connection pin being connected to one another in a Y configuration. Moreover, an application-specific integrated circuit including a protective circuit of this type is provided.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for processing a workpiece with a beam is described. The apparatus includes a vacuum chamber having a beam-line for forming a particle beam and treating a workpiece with the particle beam, and a scanner for translating the workpiece through the particle beam. The apparatus further includes a scanner control circuit coupled to the scanner, and configured to control a scan property of the scanner, and a beam control circuit coupled to at least one beam-line component, and configured to control the beam flux of the particle beam according to a duty cycle for switching between at least two different states during processing.

Abstract: A system may perform operations including receiving a filter parameter associated with a desired information attribute, wherein the filter parameter indicates that academic information having the desired information attribute is relevant to a user profile; accessing new academic information associated with an academic event; analyzing the new academic information for the desired information attribute associated with the filter parameter; identifying the desired information attribute in the new academic information; generating, by the processor, a notification in response to the identifying the desired information attribute in the new academic information; and/or presenting the notification on a user device associated with the user profile.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for processing a workpiece with a beam is described. The apparatus includes a vacuum chamber having a beam-line for forming a particle beam and treating a workpiece with the particle beam, and a scanner for translating the workpiece through the particle beam. The apparatus further includes a scanner control circuit coupled to the scanner, and configured to control a scan property of the scanner, and a beam control circuit coupled to at least one beam-line component, and configured to control the beam flux of the particle beam according to a duty cycle for switching between at least two different states during processing.

Abstract: A device for detecting a number of electrostatic discharges including a discharge protection unit, in which a detection unit is electrically connected in parallel to the discharge protection unit and the detection unit generates an output signal, which represents the number of electrostatic discharges. A related method is also described.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for processing a workpiece with a beam is described. The apparatus includes a vacuum chamber having a beam-line for forming a particle beam and treating a workpiece with the particle beam, and a scanner for translating the workpiece through the particle beam. The apparatus further includes a scanner control circuit coupled to the scanner, and configured to control a scan property of the scanner, and a beam control circuit coupled to at least one beam-line component, and configured to control the beam flux of the particle beam according to a duty cycle for switching between at least two different states during processing.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for processing a workpiece with a beam is described. The apparatus includes a vacuum chamber having a beam-line for forming a particle beam and treating a workpiece with the particle beam, and a scanner for translating the workpiece through the particle beam. The apparatus further includes a scanner control circuit coupled to the scanner, and configured to control a scan property of the scanner, and a beam control circuit coupled to at least one beam-line component, and configured to control the beam flux of the particle beam according to a duty cycle for switching between at least two different states during processing.

Abstract: A device for detecting a number of electrostatic discharges including a discharge protection unit, in which a detection unit is electrically connected in parallel to the discharge protection unit and the detection unit generates an output signal, which represents the number of electrostatic discharges. A related method is also described.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pneumatic vehicle tire of a radial construction having a gas-tight inner layer, wherein on the side of the gas-tight inner layer that in the vulcanized and mounted pneumatic vehicle tire is directed towards the wheel rim there is at least one patch containing one or more liquid rubbers and one or more solid rubbers.

Abstract: A beam processing system and method of operating are described. In particular, the beam processing system includes a beam source having a nozzle assembly that is configured to introduce a primary gas through the nozzle assembly to a vacuum vessel in order to produce a gaseous beam, such as a gas cluster beam, and optionally, an ionizer positioned downstream from the nozzle assembly, and configured to ionize the gaseous beam to produce an ionized gaseous beam. The beam processing system further includes a process chamber within which a substrate is positioned for treatment by the gaseous beam, and a secondary gas source, wherein the secondary gas source includes a secondary gas supply system that delivers a secondary gas, and a secondary gas controller that operatively controls the flow of the secondary gas injected into the beam processing system downstream of the nozzle assembly.

Abstract: A system, a method, and a computer program product for automatic detection of semantics are disclosed. A user interface containing a first element and a second element in a plurality of elements is generated. At least one semantic relationship is defined between the first element and the second element. An action on the first element is performed based on an action performed on the second element using the semantic relationship.

Abstract: A beam processing system and method of operating are described. In particular, the beam processing system includes a beam source having a nozzle assembly that is configured to introduce a primary gas through the nozzle assembly to a vacuum vessel in order to produce a gaseous beam, such as a gas cluster beam, and optionally, an ionizer positioned downstream from the nozzle assembly, and configured to ionize the gaseous beam to produce an ionized gaseous beam. The beam processing system further includes a process chamber within which a substrate is positioned for treatment by the gaseous beam, and a secondary gas source, wherein the secondary gas source includes a secondary gas supply system that delivers a secondary gas, and a secondary gas controller that operatively controls the flow of the secondary gas injected into the beam processing system downstream of the nozzle assembly.

Abstract: The invention relates to an adhesion-promoting additive for an ink for imprinting glass comprising at least one silane, and at least one reticulating agent based on an organic ester of o-silica.

Abstract: A motor vehicle is provided with a cup holder incorporated into a center console, the cup holder including, but not limited to a front wall, a back wall, two side walls and a base wall, which delimit a receiving space for at least one object, a dividing element, able to be fastened at the upper end region of the receiving space in a dividing position, for dividing the receiving space into a first receiving compartment for a first object and into a second receiving compartment for a second object. The dividing element is constructed from a first part dividing element and a second part dividing element and the first and second part dividing elements are connected pivotably with one another by at least one intermediate joint.